8 Ways to Improve Your Candidacy for the Job (With Examples)

By Emi Leon

In today’s increasingly competitive job market, it’s important to do everything you can to stand out. The resume and cover letter are no longer the only factors considered in the hiring process. Employers want to see a well-rounded candidate with a mix of hard and soft skills, who can adapt to new situations and bring unique value to their team. In this article, we’ll outline nine ways to improve your candidacy for the job you desire, making you irresistible to employers.

Navigating a Career in Corporate Strategy: Key Insights and Best Practices

By Emi Leon

Corporate strategy can be seen as the driver of an organization’s direction, leveraging resources, and maximizing potential to attain business goals. In recent years, the role of the corporate strategist has become even more pivotal in the face of the dynamic global business environment. As a result, working in corporate strategy has emerged as a highly coveted career path.

This comprehensive guide aims to shed light on what it means to work in corporate strategy. We will delve into the key roles and responsibilities, skill requirements, career progression opportunities, and tips to thrive in this high-impact field.

Functional Resume – The Ultimate Guide

By Emi Leon

In the competitive job market of the 21st century, having a resume that effectively showcases your skills, experiences, and achievements is essential. Yet, many job seekers often struggle with creating a resume that not only catches the eye of recruiters but also portrays them in the best possible light.

That’s where the ‘Functional Resume’ enters the picture. In this comprehensive guide, we will take an in-depth look at functional resumes, why they might be right for you, and how to craft an exceptional one that gives you an edge in your career journey.

Emaleigh Benner, Quintessentially

Emaleigh Benner works for Quintessentially, an international concierge firm, on their British Airways account. We caught up with her at her perch in the first-class lounge at New York’s JFK Airport. There, Benner aims to satisfy any last-minute requests, from front row seats at fashion shows and spur-of-the-moment chartered yachts to impossible-to-book theatre tickets or dinner reservations.

Barbara Madsen Smith, President of Bottomless Closet

Meet Barbara Madsen Smith, president of Bottomless Closet NYC, a vibrant nonprofit group that helps poor women in New York dress for success. Barbara Madsen Smith has been involved in strategic planning at Bottomless Closets since 1999.

Bottomless Closet is a non-profit organization that helps disadvantaged New York City women become self-sufficient through a comprehensive program that begins with business attire and interview preparation and continues with professional development, financial management, and personal enrichment.

Genevieve Bos, Publisher “Pink Magazine”

We caught up with Genevieve Bos, co-founder and publisher of PINK Magazine, in her New York hotel room after a busy day making advertiser rounds. As co-founder and publisher of PINK, the red-hot magazine for professional women, Bos leads the company’s national sales and marketing operations. She’s enthusiastic about sharing the thinking behind PINK that says professional women can achieve a beautiful career and a beautiful life.