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Fifty years ago this month, Lou Reed nearly destroyed his own career with one double album. Metal Machine Music sold 100,000 copies during the three weeks of summer 1975 between its release and its removal from the market. More than a few of the many buyers who promptly returned it would have been expecting something … Read more
CV keywords are a vital component of a strong CV. With the right keywords, you’ll ensure that your CV is found in recruiter searches and impress the reader with your skills and abilities. But what are the best CV keywords and how can you incorporate them naturally throughout your CV? In this article, we explore … Read more
With the vast amounts of free CV advice available in every corner of the internet, it’s time to investigate what’s worth listening to and what you can confidently ignore. CV myth #1 – you should hide keywords in white text on your CV Just… no. This is not a good idea. The theory behind this … Read more
A reader writes: My last remaining immediate family member recently passed away, leaving me enough of an inheritance to possibly allow me to stop working now (before retirement age) while maintaining my current standard of living. I had been saving under the assumption that I would not receive any help, and I thought retirement was … Read more
How do you show leadership on a CV? It’s easy when you know how. If it’s time to upgrade your basic, entry-level CV to show you’re ready for leadership, this infographic gives you 4 ways to achieve just that. You’ll be the leader of the pack in no time! Source link
Aiming for an executive role? As you move up the career ladder, you need to prove to recruiters that you have the skills, experience and qualifications to deliver at the higher grades you’re aiming for. In this blog post, we’ll look into how to take your CV from entry-level to Board-level. Read on to develop … Read more
Book Review – The Creative Entrepreneur Book Review of The Creative Entrepreneur by Carolyn Dailey Reviewed by: Emma Flack, Leadership Coach and Consultant, Tempo 76 Leadership Collective, LLC (www.tempo76.com) The Creative Entrepreneur addresses how creatives can build thriving businesses while celebrating their artistic visions. Carolyn Dailey’s guide for creative entrepreneurs comes alive in the untold stories … Read more
This past year, the job market saw 514,359 listings from public and private employers, all hunting for cybersecurity specialists or tech talent with serious cybersecurity skills. As tech continues to transform our lives, more people are needed to defend these technologies and keep up with their advancements, says Okey Obudulu, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) … Read more
Sarah M. Horowitz and Colleen W. Barrett have written an article that is squarely after my own heart. In it, they attempt to determine whether or not common beliefs about special collections career paths are actually true. So many of our hiring practices are based on received wisdom, but if we want to make better … Read more
Please note: This is an anonymous response to an online survey; I do not have any way of contacting the respondent or verifying responses. Their answers may reflect good, bad, or middling hiring practices. I invite you to take what’s useful and leave the rest. If you are someone who hires Library, Archives or other … Read more