– 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. We’ve all heard the saying, “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know,”… read more
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Adaptability in Action: Transferable Skills That Shape High-Performing Workforces
– 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. Adaptability stands out as a distinguishing trait among successful professionals across industries. When team… read more
Lions, Tigers, and Bears, and ATS Compatible Resumes, Oh My!
– by Daryn Edelman – Daryn Edelman, CPRW, is American Recruiters’ Resume Specialist. He has been creating ‘results-getting’ resumes for nearly 20 years for interns to C-levels and board members of Fortune 100 corporations. He began resume writing as a side hustle (before “side hustle” was a thing), eventually starting his own company, and has… read more
Navigating Remote Job Opportunities: Tips for Success in a Virtual Workplace
– 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. The remote work industry boomed during the pandemic when many employees were forced to… read more
Job Search for Military Veterans: Translating Military Experience to Civilian Roles
– 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. Getting back from active service is supposed to be a relief, right? Many who… read more
Looking To Be Promoted? Get In Sync With Your Leader
Leadership has been the mantra of what a great executive is and has the potential to one day be. Everyone talks about leadership and the signals that someone is emerging as a great leader on a specific topic or task. We hold great leaders up and write volumes of books and articles adorning and celebrating… read more
Better Ways to Discuss Weaknesses in Interviews
Job interviewers commonly ask candidates questions about their professional weaknesses. When asked this type of question, a job seeker will want to frame any shortcomings they share within a context that demonstrates self-awareness and a commitment to professional growth. Below, Forbes Coaches Council members share effective ways to disclose weaknesses without falling into the traps of humble… read more
Certification Spotlight: Enhancing Your Laboratory Career through Accredited Programs
– 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. Pursuing a laboratory-based career is rewarding on multiple levels. Jobs in the sciences can… read more
Are Personality Tests Actually Useful?
-from Time. Ask Erin Mantz why she loves personality tests, and she’ll tell you she’s a Pisces, an only child, and an introvert prone to self-reflection. “I’m constantly craving and searching for insights into why I do what I do, and what makes me tick,” she says. Since discovering them at her college career… read more
A Candidate’s Guide to Today’s Job Interviews
The interview process for tenure-track positions used to be fairly predictable. Not anymore. For decades, the interview process for tenure-track positions was relatively fixed in both timing and format. A department would conduct first-round interviews during its annual disciplinary conference at a hotel, and six to eight weeks later, invite select candidates to second-round interviews… read more