Networking! Now take a deep breath and remain calm. I know that for many of you, networking is the worst word in our business vernacular other than “micromanager,” but hear me out. At some point, I absolutely guarantee that you will be attending an event – either...
Well, it’s that time of year—again. You can either dread it or embrace it, but either way, it’s gonna happen. When you return to work in early January, you’re going to be bombarded from the north, south, east, and west by the most famous question of all. Be...
If you’re currently in the job market, you probably already know the importance of a well-written, personalized cover letter to accompany your resume. You want to mention the name of the organization you’re applying to, the position or title you’re applying for, and,...
Many of the topics I write about come from the requests of my readers and followers, and such is the case with this week’s blog on personal branding. This suggestion came from the wonderful staff at Harry’s, Inc. in NYC (Hi guys!), and I’m absolutely delighted to...
Have you ever organized a birthday party for your six-year-old, served as beer pong captain for your fraternity, taken charge of a department meeting at work, or headed up a sub-committee for the annual Halloween parade in your hometown? If so, then call it what you...
Group projects. You either love ‘em (Oh, good—I get to hang out with my co-workers every Tuesday for the next four months!), or you hate ‘em (Oh, rats—I have to hang out with my co-workers every Tuesday for the next four months!). Whether you’re a manager, a...
