While there’s no “right” way to construct your resume, there is some advice out there that I highly recommend you completely ignore.
Great Resume Advice to Ignore
Get Up! Don’t be sedentary in your office
For the sake of your present health, weight, and longevity, here are some ways to get more mobile in your office space.
Emotional Intelligence: The Good, the Bad, and the Feely
The more sensitive sibling of the Intelligence Quotient (IQ), emotional intelligence, often abbreviated EI or EQ, has emerged as an additional measure of what employees bring to the table. Put most simply, emotional intelligence measures a person’s ability to recognize and manage their own emotions and the emotions of those around them. This soft skill […]
Write a Follow-up Email to Remember
So your networking event went really well. You made met some influential people, nailed your elevator pitch, traded business cards, and ended with a firm, friendly handshake. The next day, it’s time to act on those connections with a follow-up email to your new colleagues. Your second impression is almost just as important at your […]
5 Ways to Improve Your Resume
1. CUSTOMIZE FOR THE APPLICATION. Employers who are screening resumes will eliminate any of the generalized resumes submitted. Offer only specific qualifications you have to best perform the job advertised. State your desired job title, for example, physical trainer, and then make all content relevant to performing that job. You should use a customized resume […]
The Correlation Between Kindness & Success For Your Business
All businesses can benefit from giving back to their community in a number of ways. Supporting a local charity, hosting philanthropy events, and even partnering up with various nonprofit organizations prove to be beneficial for a company’s success. Being kind goes a long way in all aspects of the world. Charitable acts should not be […]
Chicago Award Program: The Best of Business
Annually, the Chicago Award Program recognizes top local businesses in and around the Chicago area that have demonstrated an exceptional ability to use marketing techniques to grow their company despite rough economic upheaval. This year, Alan Rasof’s company, ATR Investments, has been selected for the 2015 Best of Chicago Awards for Real Estate Agents. This […]
Online Networking Tips
There’s no doubt that networking is one of the most beneficial things you can do to become successful in your career. And now that we are entering a digital age, online networking will play a key role in companies’ recruiting efforts, and for individuals searching for job opportunities. According to Monster.com, chairman and CEO of […]
Ways to Improve Your Communication Skills
Being able to communicate effectively – inside or outside of the office – is a critical life skill to learn. But, unfortunately, many people do not put an adequate amount of effort into improving their communication skills due to various reasons ranging from busy schedules to being comfortable with the way they communicate and allocating […]
Tips for Owning a Successful Business
Owning, and growing, a successful business is not as easy as you may think. Many people have great business ideas but don’t know the correct ways to go about running a business so that it can reach successful expectations. From product placement to employee satisfaction, there are many things that contribute to owning a successful […]
