Name dropping - we've all done it. Dropped a name to hopefully pave the way for a meeting with someone who could have influence on our career. Most of us have done it by using a name of someone close…
Are you asking too much of your candidates? Many companies are asking marketing and communications candidates to show a little proof of what they can do. They ask them to create original content, write a comms or marketing plan, or…
Andrea Driessen has dedicated her career to helping companies, non profits and teams to become more communicative, effective and capable. She also has a deep understanding of the importance of recognition, reward, appreciation and productivity in the business world. Andrea…
Using the phone screen formula to help you become an effective storyteller will give you a leg up when looking for a new job. When actively looking for a role, sometimes you throw your hat into many rings – just…
As we continue to slog our way through 2020, many of us are finding ourselves at a crossroads. Is it time to reinvent yourself? Or do you hope that the world will somehow return to the way it used to…
Salary conversations aren't easy. In this episode, Angee talks about a few different approaches to answering the salary question. This will help you, as a candidate, not only determine if the opportunity is aligned with your level and compensation needs,…
It all started when Angee saw a LinkedIn post where CMO Emily Carrion shared that her mother gave her 10 informational interviews as a college graduation gift. That led to a connection and conversation between the two of them about…
Career derailers can be caused by attitude or action. In her book, Dare to be Deliberate: Level Up Your Communications Career, Angee asked the communications executive leaders she interviewed about some career derailers they have witnessed among those rising in…
Angee often gets asked if recruiters really look at a LinkedIn recommendation. For her, the answer is, yes – sometimes. It's not just what people are saying about you, but also who is saying it. Angee loves it when a…
When someone is researching an organization to decide if they are going to consider a job opportunity there, they want to know the truth about the culture and opportunities for growth. So often the only thing that a company’s career…