Christina E. Rodriguez

Founder & Chief Advising Officer (CAO) of Career KABOOM. Career professional with College to Career readiness focus. I have experience on both sides of the table - interviewing and hiring hundreds for private sector employers AND from a college campus career center, preparing college students for entry to the workforce.

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Infographics
Work Efficiency: Learning (Finally!) How to Ignore the Squirrel [Infographic]
youtern.com - YouTern
We live in a world filled with distractions. Smartphones, email, text messages, the internet… it’s like we’re a dog trying to live in a squirrel …
2 days ago
Résumés
How To Build A Crazy Effective Résumé That Gets Top Results
Forbes - Kathy Caprino
I cover career, executive and personal growth, leadership and women's issues. One of the most common questions I receive each month in my career coaching work is about how to build a truly compelling that
6 days ago
Google
Google Recruiters Say Using the 'X-Y-Z Formula' on Your Resume Will Improve Your Odds of Getting Hired at Google
Inc Magazine - Bill Murphy Jr.
Alternative: Reverse engineer their advice and improve recruitment at your business. More than two million people apply to work for Google each year, which is more than 20 times the number of employees
September 13
Productivity
Productivity Secrets Used by 15 Business Icons [Infographic]
youtern.com - YouTern
Feeling like you’re not getting enough done? Perhaps it is time to learn the productivity secrets of leaders known for making a …
September 12
Obesity
How Does Obesity Affect the Body?
Healthline
40 percentof the U.S. population. People living with obesity have higher chances of developing a range of serious medical issues. These health …
September 11
Biscuits
Sweet Potato Biscuits
Southern Living - Micah A. Leal
Biscuits can be a finicky business. If the butter isn’t cold enough and if the liquid ingredients aren’t right, the biscuits will come out dense and …
September 4
Primary Education
Back To School: Where Elementary School Teachers Get Paid The Most [Infographic]
Forbes - Niall McCarthy
Across much of the world, it's back to school season with teachers and students alike preparing themselves for the start of a new academic year. In the United States at least, back to school dates vary
September 2
Vegan
24 Charts That Show How Easy It Is To Go Vegan
BuzzFeed
Awesome! There are a lot of reasons to give it a go. You might feel overwhelmed at the idea, but there's good news: transitioning to a plant-based, all-vegan diet sounds a lot harder than it actually To
August 26
Success
The ultimate Linkedin cheat sheet
Ladders - Michael Quinn
In the early 90s, you could apply for a job by visiting companies and filling out an application or providing a resume. Does that happen anymore? No …
August 22
Earwax color chart: What to know
Medical News Today - By Jon Johnson
Earwax, or cerumen, is a natural substance that the ears produce to help protect the ear canal and eardrum. Earwax plays essential roles in ear …
August 20
Infographic: How to show your soft skills on your resume
TechRepublic - Macy Bayern
Soft skills are an asset to one's resume, according to GreatResumesFast. Here's how to highlight them. More than one quarter (35%) of recruiters said …
August 3
How to Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile in 5 Easy Steps
Inc Magazine - Tanya Hall
Keeping up with digital trends is difficult, but maintaining a strong online platform is essential. For a business professional, a killer LinkedIn profile is your golden ticket to the expressway to a online
August 1
Innovation
This Google Executive Reviewed More Than 20,000 Resumes--He Found These 5 Stunning Mistakes Over and Over
Inc Magazine - Peter Economy
Laszlo Bock, former senior vice president of people operations at Google--and current CEO and co-founder of Humu--is familiar with the job search grind. He, too, has sent out hundreds of resumes over course
July 31
Here's an example of the perfect cover letter, according to Harvard career experts
CNBC - Dustin McKissen, Contributor
Found your dream job? Don't be so confident that you'll get hired: It's very likely that there are several other qualified candidates competing for …
July 23
CVS Health
8 Tips to Improve Your CV
chronicle.com - Leonard Cassuto
Sign up to get our Quick Tip newsletter: Twice a week, we'll send you fast advice to help you thrive. It's free to receive, and you'll get a mix of …
July 22
10 examples for good ways to answer ‘Tell me about yourself?’
Ladders - Scott Ginsberg
You know it’s coming.It’s the most feared question during any job interview: Do you think I would look good in a cowboy hat?Just kidding. The real …
July 20
Infographics
Infographic: Psychology of Color In Branding
Entrepreneur - Entrepreneur Middle East Staff
Infographic on how psychology of color can affect your branding based on color theory and its principles. You're reading Entrepreneur Middle East, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. Colors
July 18
21 Healthy Ground Turkey Recipes That Will Make You Drool
Women's Health - By Marissa Miller
Ground turkey is often considered second fiddle to its chicken and beef counterparts—but it's time to toss those misconceptions in the trash. Not only is it incredibly versatile, but it’s a great option
July 15
9 Phrases You Should Speak More Often to Your Coworkers
Inc Magazine - Marcel Schwantes
Use the power of simple words to build bridges at work. Do you compliment your colleagues for doing good work? If so, how often? And if you're on a team, do you acknowledge and celebrate each others' We
July 15
The best salary negotiation tactic might be too awkward for most people to try
Ladders - Shana Lebowitz
According to Melissa Dahl’s book “Cringeworthy,” too many people make the mistake of talking too much during a salary negotiation. Psychologists often …
July 15
Your Step-by-Step Guide to Making the Perfect Resume (With Examples!)
themuse.com - Alyse Kalish
Making a resume from start to finish doesn’t come naturally to most people. We’ll break down exactly what you need to write, include, and think about …
July 15
You Need to Explain That Gap in Your Resume
Lifehacker - Nick Douglas
If you leave a long gap between jobs in your resume, employers are less than half as likely to call you to talk further, according to research by …
July 12
mcpher28
https://www.forbes.com/sites/robinryan/2019/07/11/how-to-write-a-resume-to-get-through-the-applicant-tracking-system-ats-so-employers-find-you/
July 11
6 things I loved about the most impressive resume I've ever seen—based on 20 years of hiring
CNBC - Gary Burnison, Contributor
I've received thousands of resumes throughout my entire career — and believe me, I've seen them all: Too long, too short, too boring, too many typos, …
June 26
Top 4 questions I get asked as a resume writer
Ladders - Michele Lando
Keep in mind that you don’t want your document to be too long because no one will read it, but you want it to be long enough to include your …
June 26
Use this after interview thank you note sample to crush the hiring process
Ladders - Jennifer Fabiano
Use this after interview thank you note sample to impress hiring managers and differentiate yourself with a personal, handwritten note. Everyone knows …
June 24
Behavioral Interview Questions From Google, Apple, Amazon and Facebook
Inc Magazine - Minda Zetlin
Chances are, they'll ask you about failure. Here's how you should respond. A behavioral interview at a big tech company can be nerve-racking. Knowing the questions you may face can help. If you're applying
June 24
Innovation
Salesforce Asks This 6-Word Question in Every Interview. Is It Terribly Clever or Just Terrible? (Plus 7 Other Brilliant
Inc Magazine - Bill Murphy Jr.
There's a six-word question Salesforce asks in every job interview. I think it's a very smart question. It turns out, my fellow Inc.com writer Jeff Haden disagrees. He thinks it's something you should
June 21
Why And How To Send A Thank You Letter After A Job Interview
Forbes - Rachel Montanez
Let me start with this, a thank you letter won’t necessarily compensate if in your job interview an employer isn’t convinced that you’re the best person for the role, but it does leave a good impression
June 10
These Infographics Show the Fruits and Vegetables in Season Every Month of the Year
tasteofhome.com - Zarah A. Kavarana
Plan to purchase your fruits and vegetables during their peak seasons, and you'll not only enjoy them more, you'll save money while maximizing …
June 7

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