(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
Serendipity…good careers can sometimes occur unexpectedly It seems contradictory as a careers consultant to advise you to ‘embrace uncertainty’ and not to worry if you do not have a career idea or plan. Careers consultants spend a lot of time advising students to develop a plan and work towards a goal. It seems self-evident that … Read more
Graphic Design USA (GDUSA) magazine has recognized the Southern Mississippi University’s (USM) Graphic Design Curriculum as one of the nation’s top programs. This accolade is a testament to the thoughtfully developed curriculum, which empowers students to excel professionally in the graphic design world. This recognition from GDUSA is the third such commendation for the program … Read more