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How to Boost Your LinkedIn Profile

May 4, 2017 Katie

LinkedIn is the most powerful, professional tool available – no exceptions. From finding jobs and building a sales network to staying connected with former colleagues and managers – it’s our virtual Rolodex (remember those? If not, google it!) and a great way to build your professional brand. Here are a few ways you can boost your profile (with some instructional links included) and ensure you are noticed on LinkedIn: Customize your URL – More people are catching onto this, but it’s…

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Have you prepared for your summer intern yet?

May 10, 2015 Katie

It’s May. May means college students are returning home at the end of the school year. High school students are growing antsy with the warmer weather approaching. And many companies are planning informal and formal programs for their summer hires. As someone who ran summer programs across firms on Wall Street, this is an extremely busy time for companies with formal summer programs. They are planning orientation and training programs, finalizing placements, training managers, assigning and training mentors and planning…

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Twitter – Because Why Not?

March 25, 2015 Katie

If I had a nickel for every time someone told me they weren’t on Twitter, I would have. . . A LOT of nickels. How are people not on Twitter nowadays? If you aren’t on Twitter, why not? It’s easier than Facebook and even Instagram. You don’t have to wait for pictures to load. You don’t have to scroll through newsfeeds of a video that a friend from high school liked of a dog that can say “I love you”….

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Dress for the Job You Want . . .

February 20, 2015 Katie

We have all heard the phrase “dress for the job you want, not the job you have.” It has been repeated to new hires, college students, people interviewing and individuals being coached for a promotion. Strangely enough this phrase is still ignored and can ruin a job interview or send a manager running to HR for help on delivering a difficult message. Being in HR for years and working with entry-level hires for the majority of it, I’ve had many…

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5 Ways to Exercise Your Networking Muscles

February 20, 2015 Katie

You have your daily routine set. Wake up. Maybe exercise. Maybe think about it. Get dressed and start your day. Answer calls, respond to emails and tackle that “to do” list. But don’t forget to exercise your networking muscles as part of your daily routine. In my posting from last week I discussed starting a career development routine. I stressed the importance of networking on my list of suggestions. Not sure where to start? Here are 5 suggestions for exercising…

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Establish A Routine

February 20, 2015 Katie

Do you have a case of the Mondays this morning? Break out of the Monday morning blues by making some time in your schedule for your own career development. Creating your own career development routine is a great way to focus on yourself (which many of us have a tough time doing) and to prepare yourself for the future. Your future may mean a new role at your current company, a promotion, a new job at another company or a…

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