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Tips for Conquering a Job Fair
Career fairs offer a lot to job seekers – recruiters, workshops, information sessions, networking events. Because of their large scale and social nature, navigating them can be challenging. So how do prepare for a job fair so you can take advantage of a unique...
Intrapreneurs
Intrapreneurs? Don’t you mean entrepreneurs? The people who innovate, who see unseen opportunities, take risks and think outside of the box. Yes – that is what I mean - but I’m talking about the people who embody these skills and values inside companies, the people...
Giraffe Language
Giraffes barely make noise (or so my son told me after zoo day at school) so when I first read about “giraffe language,” I was intrigued. Coined by Marshall Rosenberg, a conflict resolution expert, giraffe language is named for the mammal with the biggest heart,...
Taking Stock of Your Team’s Culture
Why Now? The start of the new year is a time to reflect on the successes and challenges of the previous year, and set goals and expectations for the coming year. How will you monitor progress? How often will you check the status? Will you set specific monthly or...
You Should Pick Up the Phone When Your Recruiter Calls… Here’s Why!
Finding the IT role you want can be challenging. Sifting through job boards, tailoring your resume, and waiting to hear from employers can be daunting. Even if you're brought in for an interview, there's no guarantee you'll hear back about how you did. To make the...
Why You Should Start Over-Sharing at Work
When Yvonne’s boss asked her to meet with a potential client about co-sponsoring a conference, she was happy to do it. She researched his company, his work and had a clear preliminary path ready in her mind. Except when she walked into his office, he said, “it’s great...
Seven Steps to Becoming a Thought Leader in the Tech Space
Thought leadership is one way to transform your company brand. It can position your business as a leader in the industry, open doors to new opportunities, and build lasting trust with your audience. Although a lot of time and work goes into becoming a thought leader,...
Giving Better Presentations at Work
So you’ve been asked to give a presentation at work. It’s rare that we get training in how to present – and that can make the thought of it intimidating. But we’ve all sat through a lot of presentations and know that the differences between a good presentation and a...
Four Tools to Bring Your Coding Skills to the Next Level
Programming skills are in high demand among employers. Emerging technology and the increasing number of startups being launched require qualified developers. Strong competition means continually expanding your learning and knowledge. Although there are a variety of...