It’s a Matter of Manners
You only have to look at the race for the presidency of the United States and realize that manners are coming in dead last in our society. So perhaps it shouldn't be a surprise that [...]
3 Methods For Hiring The Best Employees
I've been in the recruiting business for almost two decades and the question always arises: "How can we hire better and more efficiently?" I would venture to say that most of my clients believe that [...]
Why should I work for you?
I know most of you reading this are going to say, “Is she kidding of course people want to work for me/our company.” If this were true, then why you are not on the list for the best places to work, have candidates knocking down the door and current employees referring their network.
8 Job Search Rules Marketers Should Live By
When most of us think of marketing, it’s usually associated with a product or service or driving a company’s brand message to the right audience. As most of my readers know, effective marketing defines the distinctive features and benefits of products or services, but marketing is also very relevant to your job search and career advancement.
Beware of Toxic Employees
The first time I ever came across a toxic environment, I was a 20-year-old kid in college working for a boutique law firm, where often the theme of the day was “how to avoid your boss” and “look busy or else.”
Do you suffer from tech anxiety?
Back in the day (medieval era), when you mentioned T&A, the last thing people thought of was "tech anxiety." That's because it didn't exist. Today, tech anxiety is pervasive in both our personal and business [...]
Why marketers job-hop like crazy
In today’s multi-screen, up to the minute, social, intergalactic world, the idea of staying at a company for more than 10 years might appear unrealistic or hopelessly romantic.
10 tips to make your resume stand out from the pack
I’ve been a recruiter for 18 years and I still can’t give you the conventional scoop on how to write a resume. It seems that there are as many opinions about this subject as there are opinions about raising children.
Your guide to work-from-home policies
I personally have a problem with working virtually at home. Every time the elevator comes to the seventh floor, my dog barks. My refrigerator beckons me. Short conversations with my mom, sister, and best friend all seem like a good idea.
Why loving your job matters
I don’t relish the task of writing. I know that’s a strange way to start, but allow me to explain. I love to come up with innovative ideas, work on business development, and maintaining relationships [...]