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If you’ve been satisfied with a “placeholder” LinkedIn profile up to this point, or feel like landing a job through the site isn’t a viable option, we’ve got some news for you. The hiring landscape has changed, permanently, and those…

True or false: Recruiters don’t read cover letters. Most job seekers assume this is true and that writing one is just a waste of time. But here’s the truth: recruiters do read cover letters—when they’re written well. So, what does…

Feedback, in the world of business, is the breakfast of champions. Feedback “feeds” us. It’s at the top of the food pyramid for learning and professional development. If you’re not actively seeking it, you’re missing out on one of the…

LinkedIn can be an extremely valuable resource in your job search if you know how to use it properly. Whether it’s using LinkedIn to make a new connection and earn a job referral or to try to get noticed by…

Perhaps the most intimidating aspect of leadership is knowing that, in addition to playing an important role in a team’s success, leaders are held responsible for their team’s failures. In order to obtain great results from their teams, leaders must…

Who isn’t a little curious about what a successful professional does differently from the average person? It’s not about what they do with their money. It’s how they approach their careers. Passenger or Pilot: Which One Are You? It’s easy…

I’m going to tell you something that might be hard to hear: if you’re still relying on one job to define your career and secure your future, you’re walking toward a cliff. Over two decades ago, I walked away from…

Even at work, you have a personal brand, whether you’re aware of it or not. What are people saying about you when you’re not in the room? Are you giving off the right vibe to your colleagues and conveying the…

Successful networkers don’t just make an effort to meet as many people as they can. They also make an effort to bring people together within their network. When you introduce two connections, your network becomes stronger and more valuable. A…