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It’s 8:15 am. You’ve been on the phone for almost an hour. You have 90 unread emails in your inbox. Instant messenger is beeping incessantly. And your boss just stopped by to ask again about the customer presentation, for the second time this morning. Sound familiar? We’ve all been there, […]
It seems like every time we turn around, data leaks are in the news. Everyone is angry with companies for not protecting personal information. But did you ever stop to consider the personal data you are freely handing out on your resume and what it might say to potential employers? […]
You decided to start looking for a new job. Friends tell you the market is great and you will have something in days. Your colleague is leaving and she wasn’t even job hunting. Why isn’t your phone ringing off the hook? First, let’s consider the facts. One source, Workable, indicates […]
Those who know me well know I choose to spend much of my free time hiking and backpacking in the wilderness. To paint a picture, I’m not talking about car camping in a tent nestled between 2 RV’s in the local KOA. I mean spending time with nature, usually many […]
The US economy is growing again and supposedly recovered from the 2008 financial crisis. Unemployment is at a record low. Employers are once again complaining about skills shortages. You have a great job, love your company, and aren’t looking to make a move anytime soon. Basically, everything is great! So […]
When the topic is recommendation letters, opinions in the hiring community quickly become heated. Tons of conflicting information has been published about how to ask for a recommendation, if you should draft them yourself, who to ask, and when to submit them to an employer. Amidst all the confusion, one […]
A job posting is often a candidate’s first interaction with a company. It quickly creates a lasting impression of the organization. If that first impression is negative, the relationship is likely to end before it ever begins. Let’s look at a few common mistakes that might be chasing away your best candidates […]