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LinkedIn Mistakes: 4 Small Things That Will Kill Your Chances

Started by Andy Robinson in Career Transition, Job Loss and Job Search - Tips, Techniques, Advice yesterday. 0 Replies

LinkedIn is fast replacing the traditional resume as the main tool used to impress hiring managers. In fact, recruiters are skipping the job boards and proactively searching on LinkedIn for passive candidates (aka, people who they think would fit…Continue

3 things to learn from the office slacker

Started by Michael Robinson in Goal-Setting, Time Management and Productivity Tips on Thursday. 0 Replies

You know the office slacker, right? The one who manages up, not to the team. One who slides by with deliverables and not really…Continue

3 Ways to Minimize Job Rejection

Started by Michael Robinson in Career Transition, Job Loss and Job Search - Tips, Techniques, Advice on Wednesday. 0 Replies

So, you didn’t get the job.Or, you didn’t get the in-person interview after the phone screen.Or, maybe you didn’t even make it to the phone screen.They all share the same result: You got rejected… and it hurts.One of the reasons I built …Continue

The Top 4 Qualities of Successful Leaders

Started by Andy Robinson in Managing, Delegating and Leading Others Effectively on Tuesday. 0 Replies

Education establishes barriers to thinking. Everything that comes your way is instantly judged by what you know. In some cases the less you know the more open you are.People with knowledge say things like, “We can’t do that because…”Another reason…Continue

Job Interview: When Does It Really Begin?

Started by Michael Robinson in Career Transition, Job Loss and Job Search - Tips, Techniques, Advice on Monday. 0 Replies

During my recent presentations to job seekers, a question keeps popping up.  And it’s a fun one to answer because there are so many great stories out there.The question:When does the job interview really start?Well, you can choose any moment you’d…Continue

The Best and Worst Brand Mascots of All Time

Started by Michael Robinson in Personal Branding - Questions, Tips, Advice May 25. 0 Replies

Tony the Tiger. Count Chocula. The Keebler Elves. Brand mascots have been a part of our lives since we were little kids looking for the next sugar-packed treat to enjoy.But they extend beyond the hyper little kid target market. You know the Michelin…Continue

Transform Your Resume into a Powerful Recruiter Magnet

Started by Andy Robinson in Career Transition, Job Loss and Job Search - Tips, Techniques, Advice May 24. 0 Replies

When a company or executive search committee invests thousands of dollars to locate the perfect employee for a high paying position, they expect to interview only stellar candidates. A recruiter’s job is to screen and deliver only the…Continue

7 Steps to Power Your Way to a Promotion This Year

Started by Andy Robinson in Preparing for a Promotion Opportunity May 17. 0 Replies

Ranstad recently completed a nation-wide survey of employees measuring a number of aspects having to do with salary, benefit, work conditions and expectations they have for…Continue

Tags: advancement, opportunity, promotion

15 Tips to Improve Your Listening

Started by Andy Robinson in Workplace Communication Advice: Best Practices and Handling Difficult Situations May 15. 0 Replies

How well do you REALLY listen others?Sharpening our listening skills is relatively easy to begin practicing since most of it is based on knowing what constitutes good listening and what doesn’t.  Remember:
listening is not a passive process, so all…Continue

Tags: listen, listening, communication

Leaders: How In Touch with REALITY Are You?

Started by Andy Robinson in Managing, Delegating and Leading Others Effectively May 7. 0 Replies

One of the many key traits of successful managers is their level of self awareness. Raising your self awareness comes from reflecting on how you think you are doing and asking for feedback from others.On the face of it this should not be that…Continue

Tags: feedback, manager, manage, leadership, leader

 

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How to Research Industries and Companies: Free Webinar at Online

June 13, 2012 from 12pm to 1pm
Bryant & Stratton College Online announced today a new session in its ongoing free career training webinar series. Titled “How to Research Companies and Industries,” the free webinar is available to job seekers, prospective students and current Bryant & Stratton College Online students. This session will take place on Wednesday, June 13, from noon to 1:00 p.m. EDT. The “How to Research Companies and Industries” webinar will highlight tips and tricks for job hunters and job interviewees…See More
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LinkedIn Mistakes: 4 Small Things That Will Kill Your Chances

LinkedIn is fast replacing the traditional resume as the main tool used to impress hiring managers. In fact, recruiters are skipping the job boards and proactively searching on LinkedIn for passive candidates (aka, people who they think would fit the job they need to fill).Which means your LinkedIn profile needs to make an excellent first impression -- or you could be screened out for a fabulous new job and never even know it. The following are common mistakes many people make unknowingly. See…See More
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3 things to learn from the office slacker

You know the office slacker, right? The one who manages up, not to the team. One who slides by with deliverables and not really contributing anything of substance.But.They stay working, getting good marks on their performance review, and continuing to get plumb assignments from management. Despite the fact that the office slacker clearly does not understand how to do the…See More
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More on the Outcomes of College Majors

In my previous blog, I cited a research study that found many college students expressing the view that they would be achieving greater success if they had chosen a different college major. I have found much reason to agree with them. The research that I did for the third edition of the…See More
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Michael Robinson posted a discussion

3 Ways to Minimize Job Rejection

So, you didn’t get the job.Or, you didn’t get the in-person interview after the phone screen.Or, maybe you didn’t even make it to the phone screen.They all share the same result: You got rejected… and it hurts.One of the reasons I built CareerHMO was to help people cope with job search rejection. Unlike professional salespeople, you haven’t had the opportunity to develop your ability to manage rejection.…See More
Wednesday
Andy Robinson posted a discussion

The Top 4 Qualities of Successful Leaders

Education establishes barriers to thinking. Everything that comes your way is instantly judged by what you know. In some cases the less you know the more open you are.People with knowledge say things like, “We can’t do that because…”Another reason you can’t lead is too much experience.You’ve been doing your job for years. You say things like, “We’ve always done it this way.” People with experience resist change.Knowledge and experience hold leaders back when they result in closed minds.…See More
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Michael Robinson posted a discussion

Job Interview: When Does It Really Begin?

During my recent presentations to job seekers, a question keeps popping up.  And it’s a fun one to answer because there are so many great stories out there.The question:When does the job interview really start?Well, you can choose any moment you’d like.  Because you can influence target companies early on in the process.  You can also begin to …See More
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Don’t Dress Like You’re at the Beach and 5 Other Job Interview Tips

Completing the final classes to earn your online degree is an exciting time. It can also be nerve-wracking as you prepare for job interviews. You may feel unprepared, especially if you are moving into a new industry. Luckily, there are common job interview tips that apply across a variety of fields, even if you’re trying to change industries after earning a business degree online or an…See More
May 25
Michael Robinson posted a discussion

The Best and Worst Brand Mascots of All Time

Tony the Tiger. Count Chocula. The Keebler Elves. Brand mascots have been a part of our lives since we were little kids looking for the next sugar-packed treat to enjoy.But they extend beyond the hyper little kid target market. You know the Michelin Man? That half tire, half ghost-looking giant that represents, well, Michelin? He's been around since the late 1800s! And though his look has changed since then (and now we have animation to bring him to life) there are many brand mascots that have…See More
May 25
Andy Robinson posted a discussion

Transform Your Resume into a Powerful Recruiter Magnet

When a company or executive search committee invests thousands of dollars to locate the perfect employee for a high paying position, they expect to interview only stellar candidates. A recruiter’s job is to screen and deliver only the finest applicants to the employer.As a former recruiter and a professional resume writer, I see hundreds of resumes each year where job seekers underestimate…See More
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More on the Outcomes of College Majors

Posted by Laurence Shatkin on May 30, 2012 at 5:30pm 0 Comments



In my previous blog, I cited a research study that found many college students expressing the view that they would be achieving…

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Don’t Dress Like You’re at the Beach and 5 Other Job Interview Tips

Posted by Crystal T on May 25, 2012 at 2:26pm 0 Comments

Completing the final classes to earn your online degree is an exciting time. It can also be nerve-wracking as you prepare for job interviews. You may feel unprepared, especially if you are moving into a new industry. Luckily, there are common…

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18 Proven Ways to Help Recruiters Find you on LinkedIn

Posted by Andy Robinson on May 21, 2012 at 11:30am 0 Comments

Headhunter Spotlight

By now, most people know that LinkedIn is an excellent resource for improving a job search…

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Executive Coach's Tip: Say "No" to Say Yes

Posted by Andy Robinson on May 15, 2012 at 10:26am 0 Comments

Woman Saying No

Great leaders, top performers and high achievers are constantly receiving requests for their…

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Executive Coach's Tip: Be the Early Bird

Posted by Andy Robinson on May 14, 2012 at 11:42am 0 Comments

Early to a MeetingGreat leaders are great role models.  People watch EVERYTHING you do .... they…

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5 Tips for Building a Personal Brand After Earning an Online Accounting Degree

Posted by Crystal T on May 10, 2012 at 11:24pm 0 Comments

Whether you are considering enrolling in an accounting program online or about to graduate it’s never too early to start thinking about…

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Executive Coach's Tip: Plant the Seeds for Your Team

Posted by Andy Robinson on May 3, 2012 at 8:59am 0 Comments

Sowing Seeds

Excellent leaders inspire their team members by routinely planting seeds…

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Good News and Bad News About College Entry and Completion Trends

Posted by Laurence Shatkin on May 2, 2012 at 3:00pm 0 Comments

The good news about college entry and completion trends in recent decades is that women’s rates have been increasing and exceeding men’s rates, which should help diminish the income gap between men and women. The bad news is that these gains are…

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How to be Successful in Online Business Courses

Posted by Crystal T on April 30, 2012 at 5:10pm 0 Comments

A business degree can be useful in several different career paths. If you’re a busy adult trying to balance going back to school with an existing job or raising a family, then enrolling in business school online may be a good option. Never taken…

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