Posts filed under: career advice

She Said WHAT?!

Those who know me know I’m not a fan of doling out advice. But I have no problem sharing great advice I’ve received from others along my journey through corporate...... Read More

New Beginnings

Resolutions. Some make them every year. Some think they are a waste of time. After all, why wait for the first of the year to do what you know you...... Read More

5 Common Sense Tips for Your Telephone Interview

One of the most critical points in your job search is the first live interaction you have with a company representative. Sometimes this is someone in HR, a corporate recruiter,...... Read More

Millions

A poor hire can literally cost your company millions. This isn’t an exaggeration, but a hard truth. The inability to close large, multi-year deals with complex moving parts, the inability...... Read More

Follow Your Dreams

Tonight I watched Up in the Air starring George Clooney and Anna Kendrick. At one point in the movie, George asks one of the employees he’s just fired, “Do you...... Read More

What’s in a Name?

What is in a name? Are they important? Or just a way for someone to get our attention? Do they define us – tell us who or what we are?...... Read More

Four Things to Consider Before Working with a Recruiter

There are four kinds of people you should have at the top of your contact list: an attorney, a realtor, an accountant, and a recruiter. The order can certainly shift...... Read More

Can we lose this question please?

Recruiter/Hiring Manager: “Where do you see yourself in five years?” Candidate: Eye roll, followed by dry mouth, sigh, light-headedness. Feeling dizzy. Passes out, bangs head on desk. Thud. Candidate now...... Read More

Keep Your Perspective

From an e-mail I received today from a good friend of mine – amidst the ranting, there is always time for reflection… A lecturer, when explaining stress management to an...... Read More
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