Yearly Archives: 2019

By: Levi King Raise your hand if you’re not a natural salesperson. You’re introverted. You’re deferential. Chatting with strangers is definitely not your favorite cup of tea; the idea of your livelihood hanging in the balance turns tea to mud in your mouth. I was once in your shoes. I grew my first business by cold calling prospective clients... Read More

By Marcel Schwantes With content more readily available than ever before and the race toward AI gaining speed, hard skills such as “proficient in Microsoft Excel” and “bilingual” are taking a back seat to social and people skills — or “soft skills.” Tom Peters, legendary management thinker notes in his latest book, The Excellence Dividend, that “hard is soft. Soft is hard.”... Read More

Written By: Chris Westfall The job interview game begins with a simple and often understated question: “Why should I hire you?” Many interviewers won’t come right out and ask it directly, but it’s always there. Playing to win in the career game means knowing where the goal is – so you never lose sight of the most... Read More

POST WRITTEN BY: Matt Doyle Careful interviews are important for any position. However, they’re most important when you’re dealing with positions that require rare or high-level skills. Here, the wrong choice is not only an inconvenience — it’s dangerous to your business’ stability. Specialized workers often work with expensive systems, resources and materials that can... Read More

By: Ashira Prossack Successful job seekers have a few things in common. In terms of character, they’re determined and they don’t give up. In terms of taking action, they put in the work to land a new job. Make a great first impression. Your absolute first impression on a hiring manager starts well before you... Read More