by Alan Bernstein, SHRM-SCP – HR Office Savers Last month I shared with you the “big picture” of writing a compelling resume. In order for a resume to be compelling, it must be accurate, visually appealing, and likeable. This month I want to talk about content. Once you are happy with the layout of your resume, you need to refine the wording. What story are you trying to tell the reader? Are you portraying your Read More …
by Kim Shiver, M.Ed, Speaker, Communications Strategist What if you could use your strengths, build on them, and focus them in a way that would make you more successful? That’s the idea behind CliftonStrengths (formerly known as StrengthsFinder). What is CliftonStrengths? CliftonStrengths was created by Psychologist Don Clifton. He identified a set of 34 Strengths (traits) that people use to be successful in work and life. This program includes an assessment that ranks your Read More …
Podcasts and podcasting are hot, and growing. According to the latest survey by Edison Research, 44% of people in the US have listened to a podcast. That’s 124 million people, and 12 million Americans listened to a podcast for the first time during the past year. What is a Podcast? If you’re new to podcasting, think of it as an Internet radio (and sometimes TV) show that can be listened to anytime. How do You Read More …
Sales is key to a successful business. Without sales, you have a hobby – not a business. This is true whether you are an established business owner, or starting your first side hustle. For many entrepreneurs, sales are difficult. They don’t want to appear pushy. While there are many sales strategies available, if we stop and look at sales in terms of communication, then we can bring a new strategy to our sales efforts. For Read More …
Technology has simplified life in so many ways. Thanks to their tablets and smartphones, many people now have a wealth of information at their disposal 24 hours a day, seven days week. Computers, tablets and smartphones can now be seen just about everywhere, so it’s no wonder that studies have shown that as much as 90 percent of computer users have reported symptoms of computer vision syndrome, or CVS. Sometimes referred to as “digital eye Read More …
