“Networking is a dreeeaaad word for job seekers,” Patra intones. But it’s not as hard as you may think it is. Check out this video and find out how networking may be easier than you think. Why is networking important? Two thoughts: 1. Networking is your window on the “hidden” job market. The vast majorityRead… Read more »
Reading is fundamental and we are all bombarded with email newsletters, RSS feeds and the ever present forwarded email from a colleague or, worse, a supervisor. Yet, if we don’t look at new sources of information from time to time, I believe we will not learn anything new and may get stuck within our sameRead… Read more »
When I think of entrepreneurs, I think of people who see an opportunity to take advantage of a service which isn’t currently provided, then risk their own capital to provide that service in the hopes of building a successful business or brand. There are many people out there who would argue that entrepreneurs also haveRead… Read more »
I just did a quick search on USAJobs to find out how many positions are currently posted: over 5000! Our natural tendency with that information is often to apply to more positions. Don’t fall into the simple math trap–the more positions I apply to, the better my chances. In my mind, quality trumps quantity 99Read… Read more »
The market was moving along nicely last week, looking like it was headed for yet another positive week, but those pesky problems in Greece are not going away and their inability to agree on the details of a bailout plan sent markets down around the world on Friday. The Thrift Savings Plan’s website is performingRead… Read more »
Last night, I attended a mediation training where we discussed how important it was to connect with the parties—the plaintiff/defendant, parent/teen, victim/offender, or husband/wife, among others. Specifically, as mediators we are taught to connect without showing bias. We discussed the value of building trust to gain traction and bring the parties together—hopefully to an agreement.Read… Read more »
No loyalty and potential hires will not get into government, but may attract a well educated group.
Imagine this: A workforce with no set schedule, no mandatory attendance, and no centralized location to get the job done. Confused? Don’t be. A new modern day philosophy is emerging in our workforce that slashes conventional workplace practices. The philosophy is known as ROWE – Results-Only Work Environment. Judging employees based on productivity instead ofRead… Read more »
Tom in The Glass Menagerie wants to know how the magician or anyone can “find a way out of coffin that is nailed shut without removing one nail, or you could say how to find “a way up the slippery slope.” Work and work relationships can do more harm than good. This is one suchRead… Read more »
I estimate, conservatively, that, over the last 10 years, I have reviewed approximately … um…. 10 zillion resumes. At least it feels that way sometimes. At least 90% of those resumes have one thing in common — lackluster descriptions of prior experience. This lack of quality descriptions of professional experience will be a big partRead… Read more »