Category: Career
Why Resumes and Cover Letters Still Matter
Some people think that in this high-tech day and age that resumes and cover letters are no longer necessary. I believe they not only still have a place, but are important. Why? Doesn’t a LinkedIn profile tell you everything you need to know? Aren’t these pages relics of an oldRead More
What You Really Need Is A Manifesto
One really awesome way to give your personal productivity a nice boost is to get your very own manifesto. Not to be confused with the mission statement, a manifesto is like the mission statement’s tougher, cooler older brother or sister. The awesome one that everyone likes, everyone respects and everyoneRead More
8 Tips For Creating Cool Business Cards
“Have we met? I’m sorry that I don’t remember. I meet a lot of people at these things. When I get home, I review the business cards I collect and try to remember who everyone is.” (pregnant pause) “Oh…you didn’t have a card? That’s probably why I don’t remember you.Read More
5 Reasons To Check In With Human Resources
The Human Resources department isn’t just for resolving serious work-related conflicts – or for new employees. It’s a commonly overlooked resource for both happy and unhappy employees. It’s a shame that employees only visit HR when faced with a tense situation. After all, they are quite literally “at your service,”Read More
How Do You Learn?
Idle hands are one thing, but what about an idle mind? As human beings, we thirst for knowledge. Heck, it’s the message behind the opening dialogue over top of every Star Trek opening – ever. We want to know more. We need to know more. How we do that isRead More