The world of professional development is filled with jargon, and one of the latest terms making the rounds among job seekers is “upskilling.” Upskilling involves broadening your existing skillset so that you can level up at work or within your chosen field. It’s distinct from “reskilling,” which means learning new skills geared toward a different…

Most recruiters spend just six seconds on a resume. That gives you very little chance to make a good impression, so you need to do everything you can to stand out. Call attention to keywords. Use words that describe the candidate that the company is looking for and put those near the top. Don’t call…

When you’re trying to find a job, it’s more important for you to show, rather than to tell. And the best way to do that is with a killer portfolio. First, figure out what you want to showcase. Make sure you choose to include the type of work you want to get hired to do….

There’s more to being a social media manager than just knowing how to use Facebook and Twitter. The best people for the job know how to track, measure and analyze social media efforts, and offer a number of special skills. Social media managers need to be good communicators. They are the voice for the brand,…