Habits: Less is More
Remember when you started your last new job and on the first day, you vowed to keep a clean email box, use a daily tracking doc and walk every day…
Falling Iguanas
Chicken Little warned that the sky is falling. My grandmother often proclaims that it’s raining cats and dogs. The Weather Girls were thrilled that it was raining men. And last…
Working For the Weekend
My son has a big problem, friends. Ever since school started this fall, he has been plagued by a question; a question he’s then plagued me with at least 20…
Let’s Talk About Why You Didn’t Hear Back
It’s happened to all of us. We send an e-mail out into the world with the best of intentions—hoping to land a job, or connect with an old friend, or…
The Fine Line Between Job Seekers and Stalkers
Follow up. That’s what most of us were told way back in school when it came to job seeking and positioning ourselves as must-hire employees. Follow up.…
The Pitfalls of Social Media Vetting
Social media has changed how our world operates, and it would be ignorant to think that it wouldn't also change the hiring landscape. But as we enter this new…
Making Hiring Decisions Without Burning Bridges
After a grueling job search, you have finally found the candidate you were looking for all along. Offers were extended, pre-employment testing was passed and the job opening can…
Keep it Professional
People don't always realize how similar dating and embarking upon a job search are, but if you really think about it; these are two life experiences that both involve…
“Don’t Say That!”: Innovative Ways to Bomb That First Interview
You've been on the job hunt for a while, submitting resumes and reaching out to your networks for tips on openings and future opportunities. So you're no…
Be Careful How You Use Your Name(s)!
Be careful how you use your name(s)! You might miss out on an opportunity for a job! Most of us have several names. Our official name for documents. The name…