After years of hard work in your chosen field, you find yourself in the position you've always dreamed of: a C-level executive, a senior manager in charge of several teams, or a highly experienced subject matter expert. But with your unique position comes a new challenge. How do you search for your next job? At [...]
Start-up companies, especially those in technology, are notorious for their casual dress. Boardshorts? Flip-flops? Okay, in many small nimble places employees wear them every day. Think Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook in a hoodie, and he runs the place. Casual dress or not, a suit is the usual uniform for a job interview, even if you [...]
LinkedIn is central to modern business networking, and at the beginning of your career or the start of your business, every link seems valuable. Building out a network of professional connections you have met in your relationships with colleagues, vendors, clients and conference buddies is a no—brainer. It's tempting to build the biggest list and [...]
Can startups make it big in Hawaii? Can new businesses succeed in attracting and retaining local talent? Governor David Ige believes it's not only possible but essential to the healthy growth and sustainability of Hawaii's economy. A combination of legislation, investment funding, and public-private partnerships is behind the push to create a technology innovation hub [...]
Are you tired of doing the same job day after day, only to find your career is going nowhere? Have you started a new job that's now turning out to be a nightmare? People decide to change jobs for a variety of reasons, but everyone hopes their next job will be perfect. Ask yourself these 5 questions: 1. [...]
After the excitement starts to settle, the stress begins. Your first managerial position is a great step for your career and will benefit your life in a variety of ways. It also comes with increased responsibilities and expectations that can get your heart pumping. Fortunately, it doesn't have to. With the right preparation, you can [...]
It's always important to dress your best for a job interview, but what do you do when the weather is warm? While some companies may advertise business casual or aloha attire for their employees, a job interview is the one day where you need to dress to impress. Follow these tips for dressing smart in [...]
Forbes magazine states that the average job ad receives at least 118 applicants, but only 28 percent are offered an interview that lasts around 40 minutes long. It may take up to two weeks to hear from back from the hiring manager. Posting job ads, screening applications and interviewing candidates is exhausting and time-consuming, so [...]
Another day, another click, and yet nothing. You're not alone, almost everyone has experienced this frustrating period during a job search, but it's essential to keep moving forward. Here are 9 tips to help keep you grounded and motivated.BelieveFirst, you are talented and you will find a job!RewardWhat soothes you? Whether you like to watch [...]
It seems a little strange to think of social media as a job reference. After all, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn aren't people a potential employer can call to ask about your work performance. However, just like your professional references—your social media accounts reveal a lot about your personality and can make or break your candidacy for a new position.A 2016 CareerBuilder survey [...]
