Planning a Complete Career Change
A career change is best planned well in advance to coincide with a good economic climate when jobs are more plentiful, there are more opportunities than candidates and
Starting an HR Department from Scratch
You have a rare career opportunity to work for a vibrant, growing company that has the leadership foresight to include HR management in its plans for growth and
The Evolution of the Traditional Resume
Functional, chronological or something else—which is the best resume style for you and the job you want? Best-selling author Martin Yate, a career coach and former HR
Your Resume, Not Your Cover Letter, Lands Interviews
Rather than saying what you want, show hiring managers and recruiters that you can do the job. Best-selling author Martin Yate, a career coach and former HR
From HR Generalist to Strategic Partner
Mentors and a can-do attitude can help HR professionals move up the career ladder. Best-selling author Martin Yate, a career coach and former HR professional, takes
Getting a Promotion Takes More Than Tenure
If you're trying for a promotion, you still have to win over the new job's supervisors—even if they already know you. Best-selling author Martin Yate, a career coach
Growing Your Business—and Others'
How does an HR consultant set up a supportive relationship with clients without giving too much away for free? Best-selling author Martin Yate, a career coach and former
How Can You Increase Your Job Security?
This week, Martin advises an HR generalist ready to take on more responsibility, and anxious for the next move, but also wondering if pursuing a master's degree full
How to Write a Resume that Recruiters Will Read
If a movie, book or blog can grab my attention immediately, then I'm hooked and will follow the story all the way through. The same idea applies to your resume—you…
5 Steps To Making Positive Changes in Your HR Department
Here's what to do when you want to make big changes in your work group and you need to get everyone on board with your ideas. Best-selling author Martin Yate,…