I’ve been a professional trainer for most of my career, and I can give literally dozens of career tips off the top of my head that are proven and practical—and can be put into practice by just about anyone. But there’s one simple tip that works better than any other:...
Last week, I made the mistake of attempting to call the HR department at Sears Headquarters. It was for an unusual issue that couldn’t be handled through their seemingly endless and frustrating automated systems—and yes, I understand that they’ve filed for bankruptcy,...
Headed out for a job interview? Not sure what to wear? Well, you’re not alone. In my professional image and career readiness classes, people ask me about appropriate interview attire more than any other question. It seems that no matter how self-assured we are, and no...
Hi! Welcome to Part II of this article. Let’s jump right in and discuss a few more pointers for how to put your elevator pitch together. Now that you know the basics of an elevator pitch and why it’s important to have one ready at all times, let’s look at some ways to...
You’ve covered it all, from first- and second-round interviews, to a thorough background check, to introductions around the office. And – oh happy day – you’ve found the perfect candidate! So now, all you have to do is make the offer and your job is...
If you’ve ever called someone, unexpectedly received their voicemail greeting, and then stumbled through a rambling message that was truly cringeworthy, then you know how embarrassing it is to be unprepared on a call. While stammering through a voice message to your...
