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In 2008, I read Bloomberg Businessweek’s article entitled “Management by the Numbers” in which they review how IBM has been building mathematical models of its own employees with an aim to improve productivity and automate management. I’ll let you read it and draw your own conclusions, but I realized that this article still rings true today.After reading this article so many years ago, I learned a new workplace term that they’re using over at IBM. “Fungible” is a word used to describe workers who are “virtually indistinguishable from others” in terms of the value of their contributions in the workplace.You…
When you get laid off, many questions go through your head. You may ask yourself, “Why me? How will I tell my family? What will I do now?”Layoffs happen to almost everyone. If you haven’t been laid off before, consider yourself lucky. Whether you saw the layoff coming or were completely blindsided by it, there are a handful of things you should know before you begin to looking for your next job.Here are five questions you need to ask your employer if you get laid off: 1. When Will I Receive My Last Paycheck & How Will I Get It?…
A well-optimized LinkedIn profile is a necessity in today’s job search. But what is acceptable to put on your LinkedIn profile and what is best left off it? The biggest mistake job seekers make when creating and updating their LinkedIn profiles is not adding enough of the “right” information. But there are still a few things that don’t belong on your profile, which will hurt your chances of standing out to recruiters and building your professional network.First, let’s discuss what shouldn’t be on your LinkedIn profile before we talk about what should. What Shouldn’t Be On Your LinkedIn Profile “Actively…
The Wall Street Journal recently published an article that talks about the fact that people can expect harsher performance reviews going forward, and I have to agree with them. Therefore, I want to tell you three things that you should do if you get a bad performance review to help you protect your career. 1. Don’t Take It Personally When you get a negative performance review or you get a performance review with a lot of constructive feedback after getting great, positive performance reviews in the past, it might be due to shifts in the market.I always tell my clients…
One of the hardest things about networking events is just getting a conversation going with someone—without being awkward about it. Approaching someone new can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. So, what are some natural and easy ways to break the ice?Here are some tips and tricks for starting a conversation at a networking event. Go Fishing At The Food Table BigstockWhile waiting in line for food, start chatting up the person next to you. This is a great opportunity to get a conversation started because you already have something in common: the food. Everyone is thinking about…
In a culture dominated by short posts, videos, and other content on social media, we all face enormous pressure to communicate ever more briefly. When it comes to resumes, recent trends have lowered preferred lengths to two to three pages. If your resume is long, how can you possibly condense it without losing value?As a certified and award-winning resume writer, I face this dilemma on a daily basis. Most resumes contain a lot of “fat” in the form of run-on sentences, unwieldy skill descriptions, lackluster branding, and unnecessary details. By trimming these problem areas, your resume can become a lean,…
Unemployment insurance fraud takes place when an individual conceals or misrepresents some information to get or increase unemployment insurance payments. Most often, unemployment insurance frauds imply making a false statement about one’s work and earnings. Sometimes the cases can also include work refusals, unreported travel, check forgeries, identity theft, inability to work, incarceration, perjury, non-availability for work, incorrect claims for dependent allowance, etc.Here’s everything you need to know about unemployment insurance fraud. Types Of Unemployment Insurance Fraud BigstockFailing to report your employment. This includes cash jobs, commission, self-employment, 1099, or temporary.Making a false statement or misrepresenting information to increase or…
In this digital age, the rules for resume writing have changed. While much about the resume may appear to be the same, there are things that you as the job seeker need to do differently today. Some old resume writing tips may have been effective as recently as a few years ago, but if you want your resume to get into the right hands and help you get through the doors of your target employer, ignore these old resume writing tips below. 1. Keep The Resume To One Page While it’s still true that no hiring manager will want to…
There are many reasons why people want to change careers. But can you guess the top three reasons why a professional might consider a career change today? What is the driving force behind making such a big life decision? A recent FlexJobs survey announced the common reasons why people are changing careers. Here are the top three, and tips for how to successfully make a career change. Why People Want To Change Careers BigstockBased on the FlexJobs survey mentioned above, these are the top three reasons for wanting to change careers:Better work-life balance (56%)Higher pay (50%)More meaningful or fulfilling career…
Personal leadership is taking responsibility for all aspects of your life and leading it in the direction that is best for you. In order to be successful in leading at work, having strong personal leadership skills is critical.When you are able to take responsibility for your own life decisions, you are better able to have a positive and inspiring impact on others. You are also able to be a role model for others in the leadership arena.There are three factors that impact strong personal leadership skills… A Good Mindset Mindset is defined as “a fixed mental attitude or disposition that…