by Kara Dennison | Jan 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
Happy New Year from all of us at Optimized Career Solutions! This January is an important month: not only are we ringing in the new year, but we’re ringing in a new decade. Forget posting on Instagram about where you were 10 years ago… have you thought about where...
by Kara Dennison | Dec 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
It’s time. The company you’ve always dreamed about working for has posted those 2 glorious words: We’re Hiring! You’re getting so excited because YOU KNOW you have all the skills to rock this position. But reality starts to set in and you might find...
by Kara Dennison | Dec 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
We’ve all been there before, and if you’re reading this, chances are you’re there now. By ‘there,’ we mean the dreaded JOB HUNT. Job hunting can be so stressful, in fact, that people often find themselves stuck in dead-end jobs just to avoid it! But guess what?...
by Kara Dennison | Nov 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
First impressions are everything. It has literally been scientifically proven. First impressions are also lasting impressions so you can see why they are so important. Here are 7 ways to make sure you nail that first impression. 1) Body Language The way...
by Kara Dennison | Nov 2, 2019 | Uncategorized
When is the last time you took a class or learned a new skill? Can’t remember? Well, it’s time. Time to get your butt in gear and upgrade your skillset! With everything constantly changing and evolving it’s imperative that you stay up to date or you may become...
by Kara Dennison | Oct 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
We, as humans, are really, really good at identifying our weaknesses. They can seem glaring and can make you feel bad or embarrassed. We tend to think weaknesses are easier to improve than strengths. But studies show that when we focus on improving our strengths, they...