Cersei Lannister said it best: “When you play the game of thrones, you win or you die.” Work has its own battle for the Iron Throne. Whether you want to play or not, it’s called office politics. How can you play without losing your head? … Read More
Professional ghosting happens when someone suddenly stops all communication, without warning or apology. I quote The Lord of the Rings to describe the consequences of ghosting: “The way is shut. It was made by those who are Dead, and the Dead keep it.” But is professional ghosting becoming the new normal? … Read More
Just like Hodor in Game of Thrones, your cover letter needs to nail its one job. As the back-cover text to your professional story, your cover letter needs to make the powerful, error-free first impression that makes recruiters buy the book: your resume. … Read More
Psychology meets fashion meets taking down bad guys! Blessed to write this piece for the Association of Orange County Deputy Sheriffs, about why peace officers need their uniforms to make the best–and safest–first impression … Read More
Just about everybody gets this wrong. That’s how we end up with The Granger’s instead of The Grangers. And that’s one of the easy ones: the rules for names ending in S, Z, X, CH, and SH are crazy! Learn … Read More
How often should I update my resume, you ask? And if you’re not asking, you should be, because the answer isn’t what you think it is. Should I wait until I need a new job to update my resume? Do … Read More
If you’re tempted to fib on your resume to get ahead of the candidate pool, think again! According to CareerBuilder, more than half of hiring managers have discovered a lie on a resume. All it takes is one question to … Read More
If your LinkedIn profile is a cut-and-paste of your resume, you’re missing a huge opportunity to get noticed. It’s a common misconception that a LinkedIn profile is a regurgitated resume with a headshot—bingo-bango and we’re done. Well that’s like saying … Read More
Your resume is your first communication with recruiters. They’ll use it to gauge your competence and likability, and overall suitability for the position. Is your resume saying the right things about your personal brand? 9 Unforgivable Resume Sins Your address. … Read More