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Get Your Professional Edge On Jul 25, 2018

We are so excited to Get Our Professional Edge On with you!

Join us for Knowledge and Networking in NYC!

August 14th, 6pm-8pm

The Yard, Herald Square

Chat with the best INSIDE Fashion, including Britta Cabanos, David Brown, Shenhav Kimhi, and Red Carter, about what it takes to succeed in...

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Are You a Modern Hiring Manager? Jul 05, 2018

Are you a Modern Hiring Manager?

Major players such as Google and Apple are turning their backs on top-down organizational models to create a more sustainable, flat business structure. This restructuring means fewer levels between staff and the organizations’ top leaders. Companies now...

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How to Ensure Long-Term Job Retention Jun 18, 2018

 

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 1.3 million US residents currently struggle with long-term unemployment. Although unemployment rates may be static the past few months, we are still seeing major economic strain, mass layoffs, and inequality when it comes to hiring and firing...

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Proven Strategies to Retain Your Best People Jun 15, 2018

 

According to ToolBox.com, the cost of hourly employee turnover is about 25 percent of their wage. Salaried employee turnover costs can range from 1.5 to 14 times their annual salary. The scariest fact of all is that this is a conservative estimate!

Let’s say that your...

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Schoolā€™s Out for Summer: How to Attract Top Notch Interns May 02, 2018

Summer is internship season! There are many benefits to hiring an intern, and if you want to attract the best-of-the-best, I can help you to get the ball rolling.

 

In addition to my 6 tips for attracting the right intern, I have a fantastic BONUS for you at the end of this article so keep...

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Avoid Getting Passed Up for Slam Dunk Job Opportunities! Apr 25, 2018

Are you feeling more like a classic car these days? Does it seem as though hiring authorities like the experience that you bring but still pass you up for newer models?

 

We hear this situation from our candidates all the time. Age discrimination exists and, rather than ignoring this fact,...

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Cover Letters. Do You Need One? Apr 03, 2018

What I know about cover letters:

  • 100% of candidates dread writing them.
  • 100% of applicant tracking systems comb them for related keywords.
  • I have a formula that makes them a breeze to write.

Unless a job posting says explicitly no cover letter necessary, it is always a great idea to send one....

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How to Keep Millennial Employees Engaged 2.0 Apr 03, 2018

You guys asked for it, so here it is! Part two of our discussion on millennial employee engagement. Why is this a two-part convo? Because it’s fascinating, complicated, and incredibly important!

Last month we talked about how to keep the “Job-Hopping Generation” from leaving...

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Keep Millennial Employees Engaged and Watch Your Business Grow! Mar 15, 2018

"Millennials, typically born between 1982-2004, are often referred to as the “Job-Hopping Generation.” 

Ouch.

As elusive as the millennial employee can be, here is what we know for sure. They are our most social generation, spending nearly 20 hours per week on their smartphones....

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#AskAmy March 2018 - Cover Letters that Get a Callback! businessadvice coaching coverletters entrepreneur hiring professional recruiting Mar 02, 2018

Unsure of how to spin your current cover letter? Resumes floating in the abyss, and not getting any callbacks?


Join us for this month’s #AskAmy Career Connect Live! Tuesday, March 13th at 6PM, learn how to write a cover letter that will get you a callback in only 90 minutes! 


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3 Toughest Interview Questions (With Answers!) Feb 27, 2018

Pressure makes diamonds.

It also makes your palms sweaty, and your voice crack.

I’m talking about interview pressure here. When you are unprepared for the interviewer’s toughest questions, it feels like drowning in quicksand.

Lucky for you, I have your back! I’ve prepared you...

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#AskAmy February 2018 - How to Execute A Career Transition! #advice #careercoach #careers #jobhunting #jobs #professional #resume #staffing #theyard Feb 09, 2018

Your industry changing at the speed of light? Aged out? Or simply not sure of your next career move?


Join Breakthrough WorkShop #AskAmy Tuesday, Feb. 13th @ The Yard, NYC. In 90 minutes you'll learn to tools on How to Execute a Career Transition!

Click the link below to sign up. Can't wait to see...

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