There are dozens of careers and each demands a special skill set. However, there is one skill that is common to all careers, managing your boss. Without this skill, your path to success may be bumpy. We can categorize managers in many ways. Today, we will place bosses into six broad categories and share suggestions for managing these types of bosses. Everyone's Friend This boss wants to be liked and usually avoids conflict. They are likely to let problems or incorrect behavio

A common question from the technology community is, "How do I present a project-oriented career?" This may be a history of dozens of contracts with small breaks in work. Does that sound like your career history? In some cases, listing the positions and employers/clients alone can be two pages long and that does not include your accomplishments. With the following tactics a project-oriented resume can be effective. Identify the Theme of Your Career. What is the common thread r

Do you wonder what it takes for your LinkedIn profile to rate as an “All Star?” Beyond that, how can you increase your odds of being found by hiring employers and recruiters? It is based on specific criteria and, yes, you can control your odds of being found for suitable roles. The following are a few of the top suggestions to strengthen your LinkedIn profile. Earning Your All-Star Status If you view your profile, you will notice a blue dashboard with your current status. The

Perhaps the two toughest things we do are to give criticism and to receive criticism. We should examine both sides of this dynamic exchange because if we are committed to our careers and those of our staff, we will find ourselves on each side of the conversation. These pointers will make the conversation more effective. Giving Feedback Select a Good Time and Place: Always conduct a feedback session in private. Never conduct it when the person is too stressed to really hear wh