Meet Taekyeom Lee, co-author of the latest edition of “Thinking with Type: A Critical Guide for Designers, Writers, Editors, and Students”, and member of the graphic design faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Lee has collaborated with graphic design experts Jung Jang from the University of Georgia and Yeohyun Ahn from University of Wisconsin-Madison to … Read more
Have you ever felt like you totally rocked an interview? You had all your questions and answers prepared, the hiring manager really seemed impressed, and they even hinted at a callback. You wake up the next morning with a huge grin on your face expecting an email or a phone call, but you receive nothing. … Read more
(Cambridge Dictionary) Perfectionist; /pərˈfek·ʃə·nɪst/ noun. A person who wants very much to get every detail exactly right. (My version) A person who needs to get everything exactly right. Every time. All the time. For years, I’ve been asking the wrong question. I’ve been told that my perfectionism wasn’t healthy. It was a bit…obsessive. A bit…too much. A bit… annoying. So I have … Read more
One of the certainties in IT and cybersecurity is that the field will always be changing. With that comes corresponding changes in job requirements, titles, and specialized skills. How can teams keep up with these rapid changes while avoiding rapid turnover and all the associated costs? That’s where strategic redeployment comes in: using the talent … Read more
Some interview questions are so unusual (think: “What do you think of garden gnomes?”) that they’re bordering on loopy. Others, however, like “What is your dream job?”, are far simpler to answer (though, admittedly, a little less exciting to reflect on). If you are, in fact, interviewing for your dream job, then answering this common … Read more
The world keeps on changing and, with it, so does the modern workplace. As new technologies emerge, and as people continually redefine what matters, businesses need to stay up to speed in order to maximize efficiency, and keep their workers — and customers — happy. Anyone who’s looking to kick-start their career, change career paths … Read more
Securing prominent search engine ranking positions bolsters organic traffic and solidifies online visibility. AI SEO tools are essential for this, automating SEO processes and optimizing content for improved performance. Effective AI SEO tools provide valuable insights and aid in marketing strategy development. Take MarketMuse, a tool that analyzes content and offers optimization strategies to increase … Read more
In the realm of Search Engine Optimization (SEO), buzz is growing around the concept of ‘information gain.’ This new idea is seen as the potential catalyst for the next evolution within the industry. The experts are immersed in deciphering its impact on the relevancy of search results, and we wait with bated breath to see … Read more
Learn how to use resume objectives the right way It seems like only yesterday that job seekers were advised to include a career objective statement in their resumes. However, time marches on and now resume objectives have largely taken a backseat to other types of resume profiles like the increasingly popular resume summary or a … Read more
So you’ve been laid off. That sucks, but a little less if your employer offers you a severance package. Find out how much severance pay you can get after termination and what the requirements are for qualifying (with bonus negotiation tips!). What is Severance Pay? Severance pay is discretionary monetary compensation provided by the employer … Read more