Use Social Media to Your Professional Advantage
How to Use Social Media to Your Professional Advantage Almost everyone uses social media in some capacity in their daily lives. For the most part, people use social media for their personal interests, keeping friends and family aware of their activities with regular Facebook posts, and keeping up to date with current events through sites […]
Ten Spring and Summer Events in the Lower Peninsula You Won’t Want to Miss
Ten Spring and Summer Events in the Lower Peninsula You Won’t Want to Miss Springtime in Michigan can be rainy or sunny (and even sometimes a little snowy), but it is one of the best times of year because of all the opportunities to finally get outside and explore. Michiganders tend to hunker down in […]
10 Podcasts to Improve Your Life
10 Podcasts to Improve Your Life Podcasts are enjoyable whether you listen in the car, while you work out, or right before bed. Plus, they can improve your ability to ask critical-thinking questions, see the world through various perspectives, and gain empathy for those in different circumstances. There are so many podcasts out there today […]
5 Summer Reads Suitable for Work and Pleasure
5 Summer Reads Suitable for Work and Pleasure As we step firmly into spring, our cleaning, planting, and growing are well underway. Yet, beyond sweeping away the cobwebs of our homes, this can also be the time of year when we declutter and organize our minds. To aid in this growth/transition, you might take on […]
How to Leverage Your Network to be More Successful
Whether you’re just starting out on a new job search, building a client list, or looking to improve the sales of your business, networking with your current contacts and building more relationships is a necessary (vital) part of the process. In each of these situations, it is often tempting to consider an online scattergun approach […]
Recruitment Trends for 2019
Recruitment Trends for 2019 As workers navigate through the job search process, it is important to note the many things that have evolved over the years. For example, people used to mail their resumes out or hand deliver them to the place they were applying to work. Today, most applications are completed online, with job […]
A Balanced Team is a Better Team
A Balanced Team is a Better Team Each year, we recognize groups who have been, in the past, marginalized: We honor Black History Month in February and in March, we celebrate women during International Women’s Day (March 8). This year, the International Women’s Day campaign cited its theme as “#BalanceForBetter” — an initiative for activism, […]
2019 Resume Trends
You probably know that you have to impress a hiring manager with your resume fast. Approximately six seconds is all the time you have to grab their attention before you are selected to move to the “interview” pile (or not). A well-written resume isn’t enough anymore – a visual appeal is what compels recruiters to […]
Tips to Unplug for Spring Break
Whether you are traveling somewhere for an amazing spring break adventure, volunteering your time in town or away, or just staying home for some much needed and deserved downtime, spring break is an optimal time for relaxation. Hopefully, the extra time presents you with an opportunity to indulge in self-care and some quality time […]
