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.

Five Strategies To Advance and Own Your Professional Development

By Deborah Shane

What are you doing today to own your professional development? Are you doing the pulling or is someone else doing it for you? Careers used to move themselves, but today we are responsible for moving our careers in the direction we want them to go.

It’s really always been up to us to find, get and keep a job. Just a few years ago all you had to do was call a company you wanted to work for, or ask a colleague to make an introduction, and within a relatively short time you could have a job or switch jobs.
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Off-Résumé: 5 Soft Skills to Make You Stand Out

by Deborah Shane

Are you seriously preparing for the next step of your career path?

Employers are more selective in who they’re hiring than ever before. That means that while what’s on your résumé (your core skills, unique qualities and measurable accomplishments) is more important than ever, it’s your soft skills—your ability to interact effectively with coworkers and customers—that will make you stand out as a premium and launch you down your career path at high speed.

Here are 5 key soft skills you should master:
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Do’s and Don’ts of Resume Writing

By Dawn Quesnel,

We know the job market is tough right now, and that a faulty résumé can hinder your job search before you’re able to get your foot in the door. We reached out to Dawn Quesnel, CPCC, PCC, better known as Coach DQ, to share some of her top tips for building a dynamic résumé that will keep you in the running.

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Jobs in Technology: Don’t Fall Under the Radar

Are you a tech pro? Freddie Mac wants to meet you. Chat directly with Freddie Mac recruiters at their online open house on November 15. Register now here — nothing to lose, and only an exciting career move to gain.

Tech jobs are there for the taking. About 85,000 of them in and around the United States, according to Dice.com. USA Today says the fastest-growing areas are jobs using iPhone-related skills, cloud computing, mobile applications and Android know-how.
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