Makeover Your Career

Having a mentor can make it easier to succeed in work or in life. Knowing how to choose a mentor can ensure that you make the most of this beneficial relationship. Here are some fundamental attributes to look for in an advisor, and a step-by-step guide to finding the right one for you. Traits to [...]

Last night I attended an event that recognized the Twin Cities Top 10 Social Media Titans. I was honored to be considered as a nominee with such an impressive list of tweeters and bloggers making an amazing impact through social media. While I enjoy networking and meeting new people, it is not something that always [...]

This week’s browseworthy links… 1. Failure should never be a goal, but it does make for rich learning opportunities. In his post, Managing by Mistakes, Roger Dooley explains: Our brains are wired to learn from failure, both as children and adults. The way we deal with success and failure in our efforts is a big [...]

This week’s 5 browseworthy links… 1. Yesterday, July 2nd was the anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. One of the issues the bill was enacted to ban was discrimination in the workplace. Since then women and minorities have made significant headway in breaking the “glass ceiling”, however there are still many obstacles and [...]

This week’s guest post comes from  Resume Strategist – Stephanie Clark. There’s a lot of buzz about networking as a job-hunting strategy these days. It makes sense when you consider that most jobs are never advertised, and that Internet Job Boards account for less than seven percent of all jobs (some say as few as [...]

Guest Post by Chi Chi Okezie Power Networkers are keen to using their senses. They are capable of being focused, paying attention and being appropriately responsive. These individuals build and develop their abilities to effectively carry out their networking agendas. One characteristic in particular, which clearly defines a good networker is their ability to listen [...]

Tips on effectively using your business card at networking events. Suppose you were out having lunch with a new business acquaintance and when your food was delivered to the table, your lunch partner reached over with her hand and sampled your meal. What would you think? That they were rude -  lacking proper social etiquette, [...]

So you know that it is important to have the 2 Q’s as you build out your network: Quality and Quantity. But have you considered the importance of having a well-rounded network? Whether you are an entrepreneur or an employee, having a strong network is critical. There are plenty of tips and articles on where [...]

So you’ve uploaded your picture, filled in your work history and added a few people to your LinkedIn network. Now what? You’ve heard stories of how people are using social networking platforms to build wider networks but how exactly does that happen? How can you gain exposure, expand your network, and find opportunities for your [...]