Well, here we are with another brand new year upon us! If you have not done so already, now is the time to make some career resolutions. Regardless of how hokey it sounds, and no matter what your current position or level might be, every one of us would benefit from making the following three…
Imagine not having to get up, get dressed, shower and run out the door all in time to drive, or bike or bus to work. All you have to do is roll out of bed quarter to nine and always be on time. Destination? Your home office. Sounds like a great idea right? How could…
With the holidays upon us and the New Year just around the corner, there’s a common assumption that this is not a good time of year to be putting your best efforts into looking for a new job. On the contrary, this is a perfect time for lots of constructive groundwork to be laid! If…
No one likes a manager who is constantly looking over your shoulder. Not only is this type of behavior annoying, but it could also stunt your professional growth. Keep in mind that your current manager will one day be a professional reference when job searching, so it’s important to maintain a positive professional relationship. If…
One of the biggest challenges I’ve had this year as a recruiter is finding the digital talent in Baltimore – specifically UX Designers. I get it; you’re in Palo Alto working for a start-up or for Zuckerberg. Or you’re in Austin, Boston, NYC or Seattle. So in addition to promoting my clients’ company and…
When traveling with my family over the Thanksgiving Holiday I spent four nights in four separate beds: 3 states, 2 hotel rooms, 1 stop at the in-laws, and 1 stop at a friend’s house. While the weekend was a whirlwind of visits, it did help to inspire some thought behind this blog. Whether you’re a…
It’s happened to countless strong contenders in the workplace today. A job description for a graphic design, IT or marketing job seems to be written just for you. Soon enough, the recruiter gets your resume, sets up an interview, and you know that nothing short of missing the interview could keep you from landing the…
There is a tremendous opportunity for personal and professional fulfillment when stepping into a managerial role. We’ve all had great managers and poor managers. What makes a manager strong or poor is rather subjective, but is founded in a healthy, trustful work relationship that lends to an equal balance of accountability and respect. My first…
So you are looking for the next job and it is time to update or build your resume. Here is the nagging question: your resume looks a little thin in the area of experience you are applying for. Working for a Web/IT, Marketing and Creative staffing agency, thousands of resumes come across our desk. Should…
