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Tips for Landing a Job in Business Continuity & Managing Your Career Resiliency


The Big Freeze: Q1 2025 Market Slowdown and the Resiliency Profession’s Predicted Rebound
The first quarter of 2025 has proven to be an unexpectedly challenging period for job seekers across multiple industries, with economic...
Cheyene Marling, Hon MBCI
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Finding Inspiration at Work Again
Work can sometimes feel like a repetitive cycle, leaving you uninspired and unmotivated. Whether it's due to burnout, lack of challenges,...
Cheyene Marling, Hon MBCI
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Career Resiliency Goals for 2025: The Power of Being Present In Person
As we step into 2025, my personal New Year’s resolution is to be more present in person. In a world dominated by virtual meetings and...
Cheyene Marling, Hon MBCI
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The Power of Gratitude and Mentorship: Reflecting on Those Who Shaped Our Journeys
As the holiday season approaches, many of us reflect on the people and moments that have shaped our lives. This season of gratitude...
Cheyene Marling, Hon MBCI
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The Pros and Cons of Seeing Compensation Ranges on Job Postings as a Candidate
Job postings that list salary ranges offer transparency and can help candidates determine if a position aligns with their financial...
Cheyene Marling, Hon MBCI
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Socially Publicizing Your Career Search
People often ask me whether openly advertising a job search is a good idea. When you’re unemployed and searching for your next career...
Cheyene Marling, Hon MBCI
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Why Companies Post Ghost Jobs & How to Spot & Avoid Them
In today’s competitive job market, job seekers frequently come across postings that appear ideal but ultimately lead to silence. These...
Cheyene Marling, Hon MBCI
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Prioritize Your Personal Resiliency: 10 Career To-Dos Before Summer Wraps Up
No one is born with inherent brilliance; success and expertise come from ongoing learning and self-investment. As summer comes to a...
Cheyene Marling, Hon MBCI
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Overwhelmed by High Numbers of Applicants on LinkedIn? Think Again!
Scrolling through LinkedIn job postings can be a daunting experience. The sight of hundreds, sometimes thousands, of applicants for a...
Cheyene Marling, Hon MBCI
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How to Be Successful in Your First 90 Days at a New Job
Starting a new job is both exciting and challenging. The first 90 days are crucial for setting the tone for your future success. Here are...
Cheyene Marling, Hon MBCI
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2024 Global Compensation Report for Resiliency Professionals - A Sneak Peek into the Findings & an Outlook on the Resiliency Job Market
The 22nd Edition Compensation Report for Resiliency Professionals highlights how different factors may impact a professional’s earning...
Cheyene Marling, Hon MBCI
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Maintaining Positivity During Your Career Search
Searching for a job can be a rollercoaster of emotions. It's a journey often marked by excitement, anticipation, and sometimes,...
Cheyene Marling, Hon MBCI
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Mastering Negotiation: 10 Rules for Negotiating an Offer
Negotiating an offer, whether for a job, a business venture, or any significant agreement, requires finesse, strategy, and preparation....
Cheyene Marling, Hon MBCI
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Navigating Different Commuting Scenarios with Fewer Remote Opportunities
As the job market undergoes transformative shifts, candidates find themselves navigating commuting challenges in securing job...
Cheyene Marling, Hon MBCI
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Navigating 2024: Crafting Career Resiliency Goals for Success
As we step into 2024, the importance of career planning and resilience in the professional landscape has never been more crucial. The job...
Cheyene Marling, Hon MBCI
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2023 Global BCM Compensation Report is Published
[Download the Full Complimentary Report] Seeking data tailored to your peer group (by job title or years of BCM of expertise)?...
Cheyene Marling, Hon MBCI
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Career Resiliency Goals – Making Things Count in 2023
When was the last time you’ve thought about your career or next steps? Have you taken advantage of learning from a mentor or giving back...
Cheyene Marling, Hon MBCI
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Be Prepared to Answer the Salary Question
One of the most challenging (and most dreaded) questions to answer is “Tell me about your salary expectations.” This question will...
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2022 Global BCM Compensation Report - Sneak Peek into the Findings!
In the next few weeks, we’ll be publishing the 20th Edition Global BCM Compensation Report. In light of this exciting news, I thought it...
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What is the Future for Remote Work?
A decade ago, most employers would have balked at the idea of employees regularly working from home. One major concern most employers had...
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Boost Your Career Resiliency with Your Personal Brand
Have you thought about your personal brand and the impact it has on your career trajectory? Sadly, it is often overlooked, but it is...
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Maximize Your Career Resiliency: Develop a Career Plan Strategy & Elevate Your Soft Skills
In light of recently publishing the BCM Career + Professional Development Report, I thought it might be worthwhile to highlight...
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Advance Your Career Resiliency by Zoning in on Your Soft Skills
Whether you’re in the middle of a career search or content in your current position, have you contemplated your soft skills and value...
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Career Resiliency Tips on Staying Marketable
One mistake that many professionals make is believing that once you have entered the job market, that’s it – you’re employable for life....
Alicia Stevens
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Factors Impacting Your Earning Potential in the BCM Profession
In light of recently publishing the 19th Edition BCM Compensation Report, I thought it might be worthwhile to highlight interesting data...
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It’s time to RTW. Now what?
As organizations begin to create a safe return to work plan, it’s natural for employees to have some uncertainty and concerns returning...
Alicia Stevens
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How to Cope with COVID Burnout & Become More Resilient
COVID burnout is a very real thing. In fact, I cannot think of one conversation I’ve had with someone that didn’t address their high...
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Looking Forward into 2021
2020 was definitely a year to say good-bye to. Many of you were put to the test beyond belief. You were tasked with shifting to a virtual...
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Maximize LinkedIn for your Job Search
Perhaps one of the most asked question we receive is how to kick off a job search. Of course, we know a job search is not a one size fits...
Alicia Stevens
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Compensation – Assessing & Understanding Your Fair Market Value
Easily two of the most popular questions we hear is, “What’s an appropriate compensation range for someone with my skills?” and “What are...
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Tips to Successfully Work with a Staffing Agency
Whether you’re looking for project work or a full-time job, working with a staffing agency greatly improves your chances of finding a job...
Alicia Stevens
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The Future Outlook for the Business Continuity Employment Market
Just about every conversation since COVID-19 spread across the globe has included this one question - “What does the employment market...
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4 Tips to Defining Career Resiliency
Despite the ominous times we are living in, the one area we do have control over is our career planning.
Alicia Stevens
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Tips to Excel in Remote Interviewing
COVID-19 has undoubtedly challenged all aspects of our lives. And, the recruiting environment is certainly not an exception! Despite...
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Recommendations for a Job Search During Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic.
We thought it would be helpful to offer a few recommendations to help navigate your job search during this unsettling time.
Alicia Stevens
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You’ve Accepted a Job Offer, Now What?
There is nothing worse than not hearing back from your newly hired employee after you’ve extended the offer.
Alicia Stevens
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What Does Your Resume Say About You?
What are the key things to focus on when writing a resume? A resume is a brief account of your education, qualifications and experience.
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Become a Top Talent Using these 5 Traits and More!
Degrees, certifications and work experience will not necessarily dictate your career trajectory. Companies are seeking so much more today!
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8 Tips to help prepare for a job search
Some desire career advancement and others may be affected by a company downsizing. Here are 8 tips to prepare you for that journey
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5 Interview Tips to Help Land that Next Job
Interviewing is never easy, even if you’ve gone through more than you care to remember! Each time you’re having to sell yourself to new peo
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Employment Market Trends are Booming for Business Continuity Professionals
We have seen tremendous growth in job opportunities for the Business Continuity profession all year long. What has fueled this growth?
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5 Challenges of a Job Search and Tips to Help Overcome Them.
Addressing these five common challenges can help you to remove roadblocks and take the next step in your career
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Top 10 Interview Tips
1. Dress sharp: It is best to always dress more conservative because you never want to wear anything to eye catching that pulls the...
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