Preparation is the key for Job Interviews! How to interview is all about preparation, and one of the key questions for an interview is the game changer, ‘Tell me about yourself.’ Prepare your answers to this multi-faceted question, and you will be ready to change the game in your favor! Watch the video below as […]
I talk to plenty of candidates who think they should get the job because they are the most qualified. They are frequently disappointed. They are missing the personal factor, the cultural fit. I have long believed that most hiring managers want to hire someone they like, someone they can bond with. The person they hire […]
Ok, so you had a job interview. You thought it went pretty well. The hiring manager said he would make a decision in the next week but it has been two weeks and you haven’t heard anything. You called the recruiter every day since the interview but still no response. What is going on? Can […]
Imagine you just won the lottery but you can’t pick up the prize for six months. How would that make you feel? Frustrate? A little cheated? Most employee referral programs build that frustration build right in. It doesn’t have to be that way. Employee referral programs are a great way to find great employees. Your […]
How do you lead? Command-and-control? Inclusionary? How would you rate your trust-ability? I read post a LinkedIn Group (Center for Creative Leadership) post called . It reminded me of an interview I recently scheduled for a clever candidate, a one-hour phone interview. ‘I felt like I was being interrogated rather than interviewed. I think he […]
Reflecting on a week that was a study in contrasts regarding the concept of “action”. Earlier this year, I spoke to a room full of motivated, talented high-level business people in all professions eager to absorb better ways to connect with people to find a new opportunity. My average presentation just will not do for […]
Do you find it challenging to find the right talent in your organization? Many people do. I usually hear comments like, “there just are no good people out there”. Or “Gee, the labor market is so tight.” If that sounds like you, I have a secret. The people ARE out there. You just can’t find […]
When you are in a Job Search, it can be a very stressful time for anyone. Even for friends and family. You worry about what to say or not to say to the person who is looking for that dream job. Knowing the statistics on how many people are applying for the jobs and how […]
Hanna asked, “I am looking to get certification in project management. What do you know about this? Any insight?” I get this kind of question a lot. My daughter Marissa asked whether she should get the project management or Six Sigma Greenbelt certification while she got her MBA. Another friend asked if he should get […]
I love to exercise. It makes me feel good. Yet, despite the good feelings I often skip it. I get busy and I put it off. Just today I had some time but what did I do? I started working on my computer “for a few minutes” and several hours as well as the opportunity […]
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