Including personal branding in your resume is a great first step, but it shouldn’t be your last. To make an effective personal brand, it’s integral to have consistency across your resume, LinkedIn, website, and any other asset associated with your job search. Basic Guidelines on Personal Brand Consistency Use the same photo across your profiles. […]
Many job descriptions create fairly rigid boxes where you either fit or you don’t. But, most career histories don’t fit neatly into a box. Using personal branding can help bridge that gap and showcase more of who you are as a person. What is Personal Branding? Your ‘personal brand’ is how you want others to […]
People want to join organizations where they feel they will belong. That impression happens early – with a quick scan of your job post and the decision whether to apply or move on. Word choice in job descriptions matters. The way you communicate could be limiting your pool of qualified candidates. Getting more applicants could […]
Bellevue, WA — June 19, 2019 Team Red Dog, a Seattle-based professional staffing company providing tech-focused companies with key contingent and permanent talent for over 17 years, is proud to announce the company has been awarded national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women’s Business Enterprise Council Pacific (WBEC Pacific) a regional certifying […]
You’ve taken steps to create a diverse organization, but now how do you ensure longevity? Making all employees feel included and valued goes a long way to retaining all employees, regardless of background. This can begin small. Here are some action-oriented adjustments you can make in your office today. Want more tips on promoting inclusion […]
Landing an interview is always exciting and gets you that much closer to a potential offer. With all your preparation, don’t let these common blunders hurt your chances. Below are some quick errors that can be easily avoided, so you can put your best foot forward! Showing up more than 15 minutes early. Showing up […]
Sending out your resume and then hearing crickets is a terrible feeling. But, good news! Resume success could be a simple fix. Make sure you’re avoiding these small, but significant, resume blunders: Lack of white space: No one wants to read a resume that’s all text and no white space. The look nowadays is clean […]
Diversity is sometimes simplified to a ‘pipeline’ problem in hiring, but it really starts with those already in your company. Treat them well. Make them want to stay and grow with you. Have them feel included, listened to, given chances for advancement, and paid equitably. Promoting inclusion retains employees – all employees. Inclusion is the […]
Millennials are the largest generation in the workforce today, with many already moving up to management positions. Yet, attracting and keeping millennial talent may be more complex now than ever. Millennials have made it clear they are more willing to jump ship, and the reasons may go beyond just a paycheck. Read on for more […]
The advantages of embracing diversity are clear: Improved culture, expanded perspectives, and boosted financial performance. However, finding diverse talent is often easier said than done. If you’ve found your talent pipeline a little limited, consider these tips: Remember that diversity is more than gender and race. Diversity encompasses age, ability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, religion, […]