With the American economy still on the mend, people looking for jobs should brush up on their interviewing skills. Here are some quick tips and techniques to that crucial interview. Good luck! [...]
How to Tell Someone ‘No’
Are you the type of person that does everything? Do you have trouble telling people ‘no’? You are not alone! A recent survey of 1000 college students found that over 85% said they had trouble saying no to people [...]
Summer’s Here! Time to Think Positive
It’s that time again! Time to pack away your winter clothes, clean under the bed, and organize the attic, but why not also take this opportunity to spring clean your life. By getting rid of the clutter of our everyday lives in terms of work, hobbies, and opportunities, we are better adept to deal with any and issues we will face in the future [...]
Finding the Common Link in Communication
In the diverse workplace communication is key. You encounter people every day from different religions, races, nationalities, and backgrounds, and understanding these differences, not just tolerating them, is the key to effective cross-cultural communication. Cultures provide people with different ways of thinking–ways of seeing, hearing, and interpreting the world [...]
Living Life with Intention
I am sure there are times in your life where you look at a situation and say that you can do it or that “I wish I could make that happen”. The big difference between those that think and those that do is desire and then action. We all see things we dislike and do [...]
Make Monday Your Favorite Day of the Week
Mondays. Most people dread going back to work after a relaxing weekend. Tormented by the impending workload Mondays can seem daunting at the best of times, but altering your attitude and being aware of the fact that certain times of day, or days of the week, pose a particular happiness challenge, can enable you to make the most of your Mondays [...]
24 Excellent Websites to Help Your Job Search
We already have many posts that can aid you in the interviewing process. But what if you haven’t been offered an interview yet? If you haven’t found that perfect job, these websites can help! [...]
Interviewing Skills Book Available Soon
I’ve been very busy this summer! You can’t tell by the postings because there haven’t been any!! Why? Because I’ve spent a good portion of my time writing THE MOST comprehensive learning package on interviewing skills. I’m very excited about this.
The short audio book from Macmillan will be out in October 2009. In addition, there will be several companion public seminars to learn the material “hands-on” and also a comprehensive e-book. All will be available withing the next few months. [...]