It goes without saying that you want to be the best you can be in your job, your career advancement, and in all aspects of your professional life. This success is based on being strong in two categories: hard skills and soft skills. Hard skills are technical abilities that are teachable and easy to measure,… Read more »

A temporary job placement may, at first blush, seem like merely a way to make rent while you’re job hunting. But if you’re smart about it, it can be so much more. Placements are an excellent way to find out first-hand about different career options, so you can better determine which professional career path you… Read more »

Can you land your dream job? With the right forethought and preparation, you can make it come true. Have confidence in yourself and, as long as you realistically feel you meet the majority of job qualifications, go for it. But it involves a lot more than just polishing up your resume and clicking “submit.” Focus… Read more »

Did you know that you can actually build your resume while you’re unemployed? Chances are you’ve been doing something important. You just aren’t sure how to convey this information. Focus on what you’ve achieved during your down time, so your resume speaks to your resourcefulness. Don’t sell yourself short. Three possibilities include:   Caring for… Read more »

Even if you’re not looking for a job right now, taking a call from a recruiter and listening to what they have to say may be the best strategic career move you can make. If the job the head hunter is calling about isn’t right for you, you can still build a relationship that may… Read more »

Security clearances are essential to working in certain jobs with government contractors or federal agencies that handle sensitive information. In addition, the medical, telecommunications and financial fields have an increasing number of positions where company data needs to be guarded and HR managers seek out candidates with current clearances. A Security Clearance Primer A security… Read more »

Good workplace habits are essential if you’re passionate about career success. Positive habits increase your productivity and job satisfaction, and foster better relationships with your managers and coworkers. Get organized. Prioritize, stay on track, and monitor your progress by: Doing your MITs first. These are your most important tasks. Take care of them first thing… Read more »

You may not have a lot of experience with setting professional goals. Maybe you’ve got a rough idea of what your future career will look like, but you’re not quite sure how to change this emerging vision into a concrete road map. As befuddled as you may feel, you’re not alone. Your plan should include… Read more »

Because businesses and individuals will never stop realizing the value of properly managing their assets, there will always be work for financial planners, analysts, managers and executives. The Atlanta market is no exception. Here’s How to Get There Step number one towards your career in finance is a bachelor’s degree in the field. Choose a… Read more »

Networking, polishing up your resume, setting up informational interviews … whatever steps you’re taking to optimize your job search, they may be a huge waste of time unless you’ve completed a critical first step: setting the right career goals. Research shows that goal setters achieve between 60 and 80 percent more productivity in their job… Read more »