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Naturally the situation was not perfect, otherwise, you would not be leaving. However, remain gracious throughout your final days with the company and even in your new job.

A good resume is essential to securing an interview. It is the first impression employers capture of your personal brand and as such should portray you in the best light possible.

The holiday season, despite its concentration on taking a break and spending time with loved ones, is indeed an incredibly busy time. A common misconception surrounding the holiday season is that hiring slows down and efforts to cultivate career development are futile.

It can’t be reiterated enough that LinkedIn is a tremendous resource for job-seekers, employers and recruiters alike. It’s important however that users leverage its vast features and by doing so, eliminate any behavior that doesn’t best serve their brand.

Accepting a counteroffer after you have already resigned is like giving a failed relationship one more chance even though you have already given it several opportunities to develop. If you have already determined that your role lacks the career progression and acceleration you need, there shouldn’t be any money or ‘promises’ that will keep you. What changed on the day of your resignation?

Assessing a candidate’s soft skills in an interview, just like the conducting of the interview itself, requires that you as the hiring manager are asking open-ended questions. To get a more accurate understanding of the candidate, be sure to give them the reins and let them showcase their marketable skills.

An individual’s digital footprint goes a long way in representing their personal brand. By utilizing social media to communicate one’s personal brand, you are taking advantage of the myriad of benefits these platforms have in communicating image and connecting people.

The Thank You email is not always necessary, in fact, sometimes recruiters will advise against it. However, when it is called for, it is important to make sure the email is portraying the interviewee in the best light. There is no scaffolding for the Thank You email as it will ultimately be dependent on the role, company, and industry. However, the infographic below works as a launching pad for sending the perfect Thank You email.

Ongoing studies conducted by the Society for Human Resource Management this year revealed that more than 60 percent of surveyed organizations allow some sort of telecommuting. This figure is up from the 20 percent that was uncovered in 1996. Below are three things to bear in mind when managing a remote team.