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Building Tomorrow’s Leaders: Best Practices in Succession Planning

2025-06-16T10:56:42-04:00Behind the Scenes, General News, Job Efficiency|

Every business, no matter how large or small, should have a succession plan, or at least consider establishing one. In short, a succession plan is a strategy for the future. These plans should be designed to identify employees who can fill leadership roles when incumbents move on. The objective is to create a talent pipeline ensuring an established successor fills the vacancy or ensures a smooth transition until a successor is named. A succession plan is imperative for the longevity of any business. It is a proactive approach that ensures business continuity, increases employee engagement [...]

Start the New Year Right

2022-12-22T09:16:48-05:00Job Efficiency, Motivation|

The holidays have come and gone, and you may be feeling keen on a new year and a new you. January is a wonderful time for reflection, as well as short and long-term goal setting. Naturally, this process looks different for everyone, but it’s important to put your best foot forward when walking into the new year. We’ve gathered five central ideas to help you get set for the new year. We recommend beginning the process with a yearly review. It’s a perfect way to start the year to help you learn what worked well, what pitfalls you encountered, [...]

Advice for a December Graduate

2022-11-02T14:46:43-04:00General Job Search Advice, Motivation, Networking, Resources for Job Seekers, Resumes & Cover Letters, Services|

Congratulations December Graduates! Whether you are graduating a semester early or a semester late, you are finally at the finish line. Completing your degree is an exciting accomplishment, you should be proud of making it to the end! Before you begin wrapping up your final exams and assignments you may be thinking, when is the best time to start applying for a job? There is no clear answer. Based on your plans, goals, and needs your next step may look different than your fellow graduates. However, if you are ready to begin your professional career, we have some advice [...]

Etiquette for Texting in the Workplace

2022-10-31T15:35:13-04:00Behind the Scenes, Job Efficiency, Pop Culture Perspective|

Work Texting: Etiquette and Timeliness   These days, having a cell phone in your pocket is the norm over having a landline at home. The same is true for having a cell phone in the office as well. Knowing this, what is the best way to communicate with an employee, coworker, or client? When trying to reach someone for work-related matters, depending on the situation, we want them to see it as soon as possible. Sending a text message is quick and easy, but is it professional? Here are some tips for work-related texting and etiquette to help you [...]

Advantages of Working with a Recruiter

2022-02-04T09:24:13-05:00All About Recruiters, General Job Search Advice|

Conducting a job search on your own can feel overwhelming. From searching for the right position to ensuring the right fit within a  company, to getting your foot in the door. Utilizing a recruiter can help in all aspects of your job search. Here are some advantages of working with a recruiter. Check it out! […]

Tips for Putting in Your Two Weeks’ Notice

2022-02-02T07:47:47-05:00Behind the Scenes, Link Roundups, Resources for Job Seekers|

Deciding to put in your two weeks at your current job is a big decision. How do you tell your boss, manager, coworkers properly? We’ve compiled a list of how to put in your two weeks, templates in doing so, how to properly leave your job, and more. Check it out! […]

Questions to Expect in an Internship Interview

2021-12-14T08:21:42-05:00Acing the Interview, Resources for Job Seekers|

Internships are a great way to gain experience, get exposed to different types of work cultures, get involved in projects firsthand, and develop new relationships. Although internships are typically marketed towards college graduates, they are also great for anyone looking for a career change. If you have an interview coming up for an internship position, here are some questions you can expect, and how to answer them below. Check it out! […]

What *NOT* to Include On Your Resume

2021-10-19T11:05:06-04:00General Job Search Advice, Resumes & Cover Letters|

Your resume should be a document that explains in detail; your experience, education, and skillset. The purpose of a resume is to provide a parallel between your background and the positions you are applying for. The information you list here should be relevant, and precise. That’s why we wanted to expand on our previous blog (if you missed our blog on that, you can read that here) and share phrases that you should leave *off* your resume. Check it out! […]

Phone Interviews: How to Succeed

2021-09-02T08:40:23-04:00Acing the Interview, General Job Search Advice, How To|

Initially, you may be happy that your interview is over the phone instead of in person. While you may only have to take a call for this form of an interview, it’s more difficult to make a good impression. A phone interview is also typically used as a way to thin out the candidate pool before moving on to in-person interviews. This makes it all the more important that you take the proper preparations before sitting down for the phone call. We’ll discuss the pros and cons of phone interviews and then get into specific things you should do to [...]

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