Companies are eliminating vulnerabilities by contracting Security Analysts and Program Managers to identify outdated security systems. Bringing in a fresh pair of eyes uncovers security threats that have gone unnoticed allowing IT Engineers to implement proper safeguards. The estimated cost of enterprise cyber-attacks from network...
Continue ReadingI am writing this from Detroit Metro Airport, waiting for my plane back to California. Home. Silicon Valley. But, I must say, this trip really changed me, and my view of visiting sub-arctic Middle American cities. A few years ago, when my friend and client “R”...
Continue ReadingFirst, let’s define KPIs. Key Performance Indicators, or “KPIs” are, by definition, the metrics and measurables a business examines to determine how effectively a company is achieving business objectives. At the department level, it is how the department evaluates its success at reaching targets. All too...
Continue ReadingNever afraid to laugh at ourselves, in the spirit of Jimmy Kimmel’s Mean Tweets, we had a few Vivoers read some love notes from our anonymous frenemies. Take a look, get to know us if you don’t already, and judge for yourself. ...
Continue ReadingA recent Harvard Business Review article suggests that we don’t know the difference between confidence and competence. Ignoring the gender argument, is there something to be said for this claim? According to the article, common traits associated with leadership are synonymous with those found in personality...
Continue ReadingMuch has been said on this topic, but it bears repeating: prospective employers with even the slightest interest in hiring you will have looked you up online – sometimes even before your first in-person interview. Many candidates first begin thinking of this and covering their...
Continue ReadingThis article certainly caught my attention. I can admit that I’d never really thought about these subtle differences in communication styles, and how they may be impacting career movement and growth. I have noticed that women resist words they consider “bragging”, and are (usually) less comfortable...
Continue ReadingAs recruiters, we review countless resumes on a daily basis. On any given day, the average corporate or agency recruiter reviews 100 to 200 resumes. This means, on average 5-10 seconds per resume is spent making the decision whether a candidate is worth contacting for...
Continue ReadingWhen it comes to composing your resume, a lot of guidelines are out there. There are different styles, formats, titles used, dates needed, etc. But one thing that is never truly defined is when to make words bold and when not to. There are two...
Continue ReadingFood for thought: If you have been hopping jobs quite regularly or have hopped 3-4 times within the last five years, then I can assure you that on most occasions your resume gets passed over by hiring managers. Simply put, future employers see job hopping...
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