If you have done any volunteer work in your lifetime, and you haven't put it on your resume, you are missing a big opportunity. This is a great way to showcase your philanthropic personality - that you care about others and want to help or give back, and it can also close a gap in …
How to Retain Top Performers in a Tough Economy
As the economy is picking up and people are feeling somewhat more relaxed, organizations need to be aware that more of their top performers may choose to leave for greener pastures. In a recent article in Success Magazine (Johnson, April 2012), it discusses four employee needs that organizations must focus on if they want to …
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Job Seekers: The Importance of a Networking Card
Jerry S. was laid off from his job working in a call center five months ago due to a reorganization of the company. Since that time, Jerry has been doing a lot of things right in his job search - he developed a clear and decisive job search plan, has been applying to jobs that …
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6 Errors that Can Kill a Job Interview
According to a recent survey by Career Builder, the following are the most common errors that job candidates have made; some boggle the mind as to their behavior and begs the question, "What were they thinking?" answering cell phone or texting - 77% dressing inappropriately - 72% appearing arrogant - 72% talking negatively about current …
How to Make an Internal Job Transfer
Have you been working at your job for some time and feel that it that you are ready for the next level? You think, "I can do my boss' job" (maybe even better). Perhaps you feel bored with your current role and job tasks and want to challenge your skill-set so you will feel more …
Up Your Attitude and Be in the 99%
"Success is 99% attitude and 1% aptitude" (Author, Unknown). I love quotes and use them on a daily basis, not only for myself but to inspire others. I gauge my attitude on a daily basis and work - yes, work - to ensure that I am having a positive one. This ensures that I am …
What Will Your Legacy Be?
I was at a networking event this week and while it was great to reconnect with some people I haven't seen in a while - as well as meet new people - the morning was filled with tributes to a community leader we lost yesterday. Annie Winterbottom was the President of the Seminole Main Street Chamber …
9 Job Skills That Will Get You Hired
Organizations today want employees who have the skills they need and will hit the ground running – quickly. Meaning, they are looking for potential hires that are a “fit” for the organization, not only in terms of aptitudes and abilities, but who have interpersonal skills. Being adept at job tasks won’t mean much – or …
Take a Stand and Make a Decision Already
Every day we are faced with making decisions: what time should I get up, what will I wear or what will I eat for breakfast. These are simple decisions that we usually don't put too much emphasis on. But most people have a really difficult time taking a stand on one side of an issue, …
Do Titles Matter?
During a discussion with the leadership class I'm teaching, the subject of job titles came up, resulting in a lively exchange. Some opinions were that titles do not matter and are "over-rated"; for others, titles are important and strived for. Recent studies on the subject are finding that a good majority of employees - up …
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