– by Ainsley Lawrence Ainsley Lawrence is a freelance writer with an interest in the way business, technology, and education intersect with the personal. She loves traveling to beautiful places and is frequently lost in a good book. Landing your first job is difficult. You don’t have any prior experience on your resume,… read more
“be Better” Tips for Everyone
Office Feng Shui for Optimized Productivity
-by Geraldine Orentas from Happy Writers, Co. in partnership with Faxage online faxing services. Most offices don’t have a very welcoming space. With the rise of work from home, Feng-Shui and wellness-focused practices are increasing in popularity. Feng Shui is a Chinese practice where you focus on your energy, or chi, to improve overall… read more
Four Tips to Writing Better HR Emails (for More Effective Communication)
– by Jessica Fender Jessica Fender is an HR specialist with a long history of consulting, both with organizations and job seekers. Despite instant messaging and remote management platforms being popular communication channels, email is still a dominant choice for many HR professionals. According to HubSpot, over 4 billion people use emails daily, with… read more
The annual Women in Business summit is an incredible experience
Alejandra Gonzalez is the Director of Marketing at Pizza Hut Latin America & Iberia. This seasoned businesswoman started her career journey 21 years ago while in the middle of her bachelor’s degree. Her father had just lost his job, so Alejandra paid for her own education by working at a bank in her home country… read more
Life After Breast Cancer: Reflections of a Two-Time Survivor
– by Heather Kaiser Heather Kaiser is a Certified Professional Resume Writer, living in the New York City metropolitan area. American Recruiters is proud to have her as part of our family. Heather has 24 years of experience writing for every skill level and industry. Her corporate experience also encompasses Human Resources and securities compliance… read more
Unexpected Skills Great Employees Have
– by Ainsley Lawrence Ainsley Lawrence is a freelance writer with an interest in the way business, technology, and education intersect with the personal. She loves traveling to beautiful places and is frequently lost in a good book. All companies want great employees. Without them, a business isn’t likely to achieve its productivity,… read more
The Inarguable Signs Your boss is Toxic
By Rolf Bax – Ladders Bosses ruin jobs. Not all of them, of course – but three-quarters of Americans say their boss is the prime cause of workplace stress. Under a toxic boss, your quality of work suffers, with knock-on effects throughout your career. Your work stalls, and your options narrow, because dealing with a toxic boss… read more
Here’s How to Avoid Sounding ‘Fake’ or ‘Corny’ in your Next Job Interview
By J.T. O’Donnell – CNBC MakeIt When preparing for a job interview, it’s important to look for ways to stand out from your competition. Unfortunately, many candidates fall short because they end up saying cliches such as “I’m so excited about your company’s mission” or “I’m ready to take on more responsibilities” or “I’m extremely passionate… read more
A Simple Hack May be the Key to More Confidence About Your Appearance
By John Anderer – Ladders Everyone gets down on their appearance from time to time. A human being’s true worth is predicated on a whole lot more than their physical appearance, but we all live in a society that places a great deal of stock in looks. As such, maintaining a positive body image isn’t… read more
How to Spot a Toxic Culture by Reading Between the Lines of a Job Ad
By Stephanie Vozza – Fast Company “Tight-knit workplace.” “Foster collaboration.” “Free meals, snacks, and drinks.” Job ads are meant to target the types of people companies want to attract, but they can also provide potential candidates with some clues to a company’s culture. By reading between the lines, you may be able to discern whether… read more