By Jon Michail What’s wrong with your resume? Well, a lot, actually, if you’re like most people I know. I’m sorry, but there it is. The problem starts in school. Career advisors coach us in presenting a resume that is professional, to the point, and well, boring… and...
Many companies, business people and celebrities engage an image consultant to build a personal brand. You may be wondering what an image consulting company does, and whether you would benefit from the coaching? Read on to see why it is so important. An image...
We all know that presenting well for a job interview is important, but I worry that some people looking for work underestimate just how important it is to look ready to walk right into that dream job. Take the image above - staged of course, but it got me...
Have you ever noticed that sometimes the things that hold us back are the most insignificant? Often it’s our mentality or fear of something that is obstructing us from achieving our goals and not the obstruction itself? I’m reminded of the case of circus elephants,...
By Jon Michail Every company needs one, but not every company has one. Maybe you already have a rainmaker but you didn't know that's what your go-getter is. You know - the one who's your top operator! If you've got one, treat them right. In a slow growth sector,...
Is there any truth to the old adage that you should dress for the job you want, not the job you have? We dusted off our sharpest suit and consulted the experts. Here's what they had to say. First impressions matter. You may have a brain the size of a planet and people...
By Tijan Biner | 8 May 2015 | upstart A study suggests luxury clothing gives job seekers a better chance at employment. Tijan Biner examines whether designer brands can make or break a career. New research suggests people who wear expensive or luxury brand clothing to...