Ramp Up Tip
E Tip: How to Take Control of Your E-Mail
Despite popular belief, e-mail does not have to run your life.
E-mail is not your boss. It is simply a method of communicating information, just like postal mail. Before the advent of all of our modern electronic “conveniences” there was an expectation that it would take a bit of time for you to receive information. No one ran to their mailbox every five minutes or had a panic attack if someone didn’t immediately receive and respond to their note. The expectation was that communication took time, and when people were able, they would respond.
E Tip: How to Efficiently Keep In Touch With Contacts
One of the greatest professional assets is who you know and who knows you. According to a study of over 600 MBA grads, with 56 % earning over $100,000, “Fifty-eight percent of respondents believe a person skilled at networking could see a ‘significant, substantial or dramatic’ impact on income — even up to a 100-percent increase.”
That means “soft work” like networking can have a pretty substantial ROI.
Avoid the Data Dump~
To avoid a data dump in your resume, you must start with a focus. One of the underlying causes of too much information, or scattered approach in the resume is lack of keen focus. Do not try to be everything to everyone. Resumes such as this leave the reader confused and gives the impression the job seeker is also confused. Employers are looking for problem-solvers with experience solving problems that are similar to the ones they currently face.
Alesia Benedict
Enthusiasm
"Enthusiasm is on of the most powerful engines of success. When you do a think with all of your might....be active, be energetic, be enthusiastic and faithful, and you will accomplish your objective." -Ralph Ellison
If You Can’t Create That 25th Hour, What Can You Do?
by Career Coach Cathy Groos
Consider More Than the Salary!
It’s important when looking for a job to consider more than the salary. Would taking a higher salaried position with a longer commute be worth it in terms of cost in time, fuel, stress, and vehicle wear?
Map Your Future
Not sure which career direction to take? Try writing down a list of 5-10 companies whose product or service you admire. Then think about which division(s) of these companies you'd want to work in, if you could. What might your role be? This brainstorming strategy can jump-start inspiring ideas of where your career path could lead.
-Alexandra Jenkins
