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How To Leave Your Job Without Burning Bridges
Even if you’re not planning on leaving with a dramatic exit reminiscent of Jennifer Aniston’s character in “Office Space,” doesn’t mean you should just leave quietly. A good exit takes some planning and effort to execute well to ensure that you don’t burn...
3 Tips for Responding to Critical Feedback
I have written previously about how to give critical feedback effectively, and how to ask for it. The other part of the equation is what to do once you receive critical feedback. It can be emotionally difficult, even if you asked for it, so it's worth it...
Why Your Resume Needs an Executive Summary
As many people return from the holiday break and get back into their job search (or back into hiring mode if you’re a on the other side of the table), I want to take a minute to emphasize how important it is to have a strong executive summary in your...
How to Get Past the 6-Second Resume Screen
Did you know that most hiring managers only spend 6 seconds reviewing a resume before they decide whether to keep reading or toss it into the reject pile? That might sound harsh, but as someone who used to review up to 100 resumes a day, I can tell you...
Creating Connection and Communication on Virtual Teams
Working remotely is becoming more the norm than the exception these days, but there is still a long way to go to making sure that virtual teams function as smoothly as those that interact in person every day. After talking to hundreds of employees across...
Want Success at Review Time? Do These Things Now
Nobody wants to be surprised at review time, but most people also sit back and hope that their manager is going to recognize their hard work. I suggest taking a more active role in the process, so you can communicate what you want and set yourself up for...