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Submitted by Tessa Barlow, PTCS Staff Writer
In an era where technology is at our fingertips, it's easy to forget that many modern scams are simply updated versions of the same old tricks. While these tried-and-tested cons are now digital, the essence remains the same. Here's how you should...
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Chances are, you probably have heard the term "personal branding"...
Have you heard of career cushioning yet? If not, get ready for the next career trend of 2023.
A carry-over term from the dating world, cushioning is the process of thinking about or actively testing the waters for a new relationship when the current one looks like it might be in danger of...
As a job seeker, it is important to know the ebb and flow of the hiring cycles. As we look forward to 2023, be ready for that intense hiring period throughout Q1.
Here’s a breakdown of the next couple of months – and how to use this to your advantage:
December:
You may be tempted to...
Have you ever negotiated your salary before? Surprisingly, the vast majority of job seekers never negotiate once they receive an offer from a company. However, most employers are happy to increase that starting salary for top candidates! If you want to earn more money, check out these five...
I am sure you heard that phrase before – but what does it actually mean?
If you are like most people, you might assume that it means time – you need to devote up to 40 hours a week to looking for a new job. After all, you need to treat it like a job!
Right?
Wrong!
Treating your...
You probably have heard of the Great Resignation. But have you heard of the Great Regret?
According to a recent poll done by Harris for USA Today (March 2022), one in five workers who quit during the last two years actually regrets changing jobs. Considering that since June 2021, more than...
It's no secret that hiring standards change over time. One of the latest trends is HR's attitude towards cover letters. What used to be a requirement is often not even requested anymore.
Recently, the Personal Touch Career Services surveyed the members of the Mile High SHRM (Society for Human...
Beyond the obvious of not shouting “I quit!” in the boss’s face, there are several things to do to leave a job on good terms:
- Make sure everyone knows where your projects stand.
- Leave detailed instructions on how to perform your essential tasks, especially if there are not many...
Even in the age of COVID-19, you can make real connections with other people to enhance your job search. Thanks to social media, it is easier than ever to expand your network. Good news! You don’t have to shove business cards at people during a massive after-hours event where nobody...
How many red flags are too many?
Job seekers, beware! One of the big reasons for the Great Resignation – people leaving their jobs in record numbers – is because the employers, well, suck.
Do you know how to recognize the red flags?
As a career coach, one of the big things I...
Defining your job is likely not a priority on your "To Do" list as an entrepreneur. You're too busy doing the work of at least a dozen people and dealing with all the clients, vendors, marketing, social media, and more to take the time to define what exactly it is you do.
Entrepreneurs tend to...
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