Tag: Career Advancement

Five Body Language Tips to Help You Nail Your Next Interview

Posted on by Patrick Reichert

You’ve perfected your interview skills and chosen a killer outfit—and the body language you use when meeting with an interviewer is like the cherry on the top of your interview sundae. It helps you make a good impression on a hiring manager and showcase yourself as the professional you are, plus it helps you stick in the mind of your interviewer—all good things when you’re hoping to win a new job. Five tips for positive body language Body language helps you project confidence and positive energy. And during an interview, this helps give you an edge over your competition. To… Read more »

How to Know if You Need a Resume for Your Career

Posted on by Patrick Reichert

Apply for a banker position at Goldman Sachs or a coding job at Google, and you know you need a resume. For other positions, the process might seem less obvious. Light industrial jobs often fall in the grey area. Some companies require a formal resume as part of the application process. Other places might not. Instead, firms might rely on an application you fill out, either with old-fashioned paper and pen or on a computer. Often, these are available to complete online. Whether you’ll need a resume for a particular job should be clear from the position. The job posting… Read more »

How to Keep Your Young and Talented Employee

Posted on by Patrick Reichert

Imagine draft night. Your favorite team has the first pick. They select the teenage hot shot tearing up the college ranks. The air suddenly fills with hope and anticipation. Fast forward to three years later. Your budding superstar has turned around the team’s prospects. But it’s getting to the end of his rookie contract. Now, tension and doubt pervade every report. His every statement is scrutinized. Will he re-sign? Is he moving to greener pastures? When these kinds of stories happen in the sports world, they drive endless conversations and garner top-ranked positions on news sites. But a smaller version… Read more »