A career change can be exhilarating, exciting and at the same time, more than a little scary. This is especially true if your job switch comes with a significant cut in pay. Should salary be your main focus as you consider the next step along your professional path? There are several factors to consider including… Read more »
Monthly Archives: February 2014
Put Your Best Foot Forward with an Excellent Cover Letter
As a complement to your resume, your cover letter distinguishes you from other candidates and introduces you as the best person for an employer to hire. It’s an opportunity to specifically relate your qualifications to the position and to describe your passion for the job and the hiring organization. Here are some tips for creating… Read more »
Tips on Writing a Professional Business Email
Think about all the emails you receive during the course of a workday. Which ones are the most effective – and why? Email remains the most common form of written communication in the business world – and the most commonly abused. How can you craft professional email messages that get your point across in an… Read more »
Surviving the Workday as a Middle Manager
Middle managers are crucial to the success of a company. But “managing in the middle” can be challenging, especially as the workplace changes, mid-level managers take on additional authority, and organizational charts become flatter. What does it take to add value on a day-to-day basis? Mediate and Communicate Walk a mile in the other person’s… Read more »