It’s important to stay cool while you’re at the office during the summer months, but shorts and flip flops usually aren’t valid options.
Beat the Heat in the Office
Desk for Success: Keeping Yourself Organized at Work
For many professionals, their desk is a comfort zone in their home away from home. Significant items usually linger on a desk such as family photos, favorite coffee mugs, and of course important work materials. However, when a workspace becomes overcrowded and messy, a disruption in overall productivity is likely possible. Keep […]
Great Resume Advice to Ignore
While there’s no “right” way to construct your resume, there is some advice out there that I highly recommend you completely 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 […]
