There is an upside to working during COVID-19. You might have been considering a career change for quite a long time now, or perhaps you’re now challenged to do it right now because of furloughs and layoffs due to the pandemic. In any regard, this situation has caused all of us to re-evaluate our priorities. […]
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According to the 2020 EDUCASE Horizon Report™: “Institutions must rethink their degree pathways to accommodate a changing student demographic and employment landscape. Alternatives include nano- and micro-degrees, competency-based programs, expanded online options, and portable and standards-based credentials.” Although this sounds very academic in nature, the trend towards alternative ways of documenting a student’s acumen is […]
When it comes to delivering a brilliant a job interview, there are certain things that you must do to stand out from other candidates. Remember, you are on an interview with everyone in the company, from the receptionist to the CEO. The impression you make is important from the beginning to the end of the […]
In our current situation today its more important than ever to develop a compelling and aggressive biography (formerly the cover letter). And it must accompany your resume. In fact, it’s something that you just have to do if you’re hoping to land a new job. People are losing their jobs every day due to the […]
This might be your time—even during crisis. In fact, positive things may be on the horizon for you as you consider a promotion. Not only does a promotion come with a salary increase, it also comes with stature, power, decision making, and rank amongst the troops. However, a promotion is most likely a big step […]
As leaders, we focus on continually innovating, driving revenue, and gaining market share. It’s just what we do—we’re programmed to perform like that. And we’re dedicated to working alongside our colleagues and teams to promote and foster collaboration. But what if the reality of our day to day business changes? What if a pandemic occurs? […]
At a time of strife, difficulty, and unpredictability, we need to find leaders, not heroes. Leaders don’t just come in for the save—they come in to create comfort and to find the greatness in all of us. Our new virtual reality has created challenges—challenges that can only be met by a leader. As we’re searching […]
Email. Text. Messenger. Snapchat. Slack. Remember the days when we were forced to talk to each other at work, face to face, in person? I’m very guilty of using technology to communicate, however, in this blog I would like to argue the point that we rely too much on our smart devices and laptops, rather […]
How do we define adaptability? It’s our ability to react to a world of change, and lots of it, and how we respond with forward thinking strategies. Being adaptable is a form of intelligence and can be measured, tested, and improved. It’s the strength to ask “what if” as opposed to making decisions and reacting […]