Career Development

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If you’ve decided to take a break from LinkedIn or permanently delete your account, knowing the steps involved in deactivating your profile is essential. Whether you want to protect your privacy, eliminate duplicates, or simply need a break from the platform, this comprehensive guide will walk you through deactivating your LinkedIn account. In this article, …
Negotiating your salary is a crucial part of the hiring process. It ensures that you are fairly compensated for your skills and experience. It directly affects your earning potential throughout your career, making each negotiation a pivotal moment for financial growth.  Successfully negotiating your salary sets a foundation for job satisfaction, as feeling valued through …
Exit interviews are structured conversations with departing employees that gather valuable feedback about their organizational experiences. They provide an opportunity to learn why employees leave and gain insights into workplace dynamics, culture, and operational practices. Exit interviews play a crucial role in understanding patterns of employee turnover. Organizations can address root causes and improve employee …

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In a recent article, Forbes lists three things that will get your resume “thrown in the trash.” The list includes three resume mistakes that will most likely get candidates overlooked. The article provides good advice. I would recommend giving it a read. The Forbes list includes the following: • You don’t meet the basic requirements …
If you understand how to use LinkedIn to meet professionals, recruit employees, do research and promote your business, you can benefit greatly.
Most LinkedIn participants, especially those that post a lot, hope that they'll make new contacts, and welcome the networking efforts.
When job seekers are developing their resumes, they have to identify what they are selling. In other words, what skills and experience do they bring to the employment table. Are their skills state-of-the-art and in great demand or are they rusty or too specialized to be sought after? How many are transferable to different positions, …
How to Grow Your linkedin Network - From Zero to 23,000 in 18 Months – A Case Study
Sometimes when it is too easy to find board members for your board, you may discover that at least one of those people is using your board membership as a resume builder. Over the years I have come across a few resume builders when putting together NGO boards. These personality types can be a detriment …
I was recently asked my opinion of using a referral pane on a resume. The resume looked something like this. My opinion is that this is too difficult for a recruiter to scan.