Online Career Tips

What Not to Wear: The Men Edition

This summer, we heard from the ladies. Now, it is the man's turn to chime in on what to wear at an interview.

5 Helpful Tips for Security Management Careers

Just as an entrepreneur has to create a marketing plan to be successful, a security management professional needs to develop an action plan to identify his or her career path and goals.

How to Land a Job Interview Using Social Media

If you subscribe to the companies you're interested in working for through Facebook, or follow them on Twitter, you're in a good place for your hunt. Check out this podcast for more insight into using social networks to find an interview.

Q&A: Public Administration Outlook

Public Administration encompasses a wide variety of duties needed to develop and implement government policies and programs at various levels nationwide. APU faculty member, Dr. Kristen Obst answers three common questions regarding this popular academic discipline and career sector.

Email Marketing 101: Address Personalization Gone Wrong

Posted on 22 May 2013. Tags: email, email basics, email marketing 101, email marketing mistakes, email personalization, marketing, open rates

In the world of email, there is a lot of talk about personalization and how it helps with open rates, click-thru rates, and conversion. Personalization has been proven to help with all of those situations – let’s face it, who doesn’t want to like to be called by their name and to have some bit of their world reflected in what they are reading?

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10 Signs You’re in the Wrong Job

Posted on 22 May 2013. Tags: additional responsibilities, avoiding distractions, getting along with co-workers, leaving your job, productivity, workplace dynamics

Many people I speak to feel stuck in their current jobs and the reason is often because it’s simply not the right fit for them. We often talk here about corporate culture and how important it is to match your brand to your employer.

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How to Make the Best of Working After Hours

Posted on 21 May 2013. Tags: consultative work, IT, telecommuting, working after hours, working late, working remote

While it may be unfortunate to spend part of your well deserved evening off at the computer, or sitting by the phone, there are ways to perk up the situation.

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How to Ruin a Presentation in the Last 30 Seconds

Posted on 21 May 2013. Tags: audience questions, concluding a presentation, presentation planning, public speaking

Your speech is going great! You’re engaging, the audience asks great questions, they are loving your every word and then in the last 30-seconds you blow it. What do you do?

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