Category Advice

Career Conversations: Take the Lead

The role of managers is evolving, and there are specific career conversations they should be having with their employees. Some managers struggle to initiate these discussions with their direct reports. If your boss isn’t discussing your career with you beyond…

Employee Dialogue: How to Build Understanding, Not Walls

Leaders need to start talking — and career conversations with employees should have begun yesterday. This is the only approach that will help companies remain progressive in developing qualified specialists internally during times of crisis and incredibly rapid digital transformation.…

Graduate’s Guide: How to Write a Cover Letter

Why Is a Cover Letter Important? Writing cover letters is challenging for all candidates, regardless of experience level. To capture a hiring manager’s interest, you need to demonstrate both your enthusiasm for the organization and your suitability for the specific…

Crafting a Compelling “About Me” Section

An “About Me” section is a two-to-five paragraph text in your resume, on a personal or professional website, or in a blog that describes who you are and what you do. Potential clients, employers, and other contacts may visit this…