I often hear people talk about Reference Checks. Usually, people describe Reference Checks as a formality. It’s as though they can’t imagine getting any useful information from them. Depending on the situation, when I overhear these conversations I’ll...
This month I have spent more time than usual visiting university campuses. My first visit was for pleasure – I played tourist at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, VA. This was a side trip after spending some time in Washington, DC during March...
In my work as an HR Consultant, I often discuss the hidden dangers of self-promotion when I’m advising hiring managers and business owners. There’s often a misconception that the people who “perform” best during their job interview will perform best on the job. For...
I often talk about the importance of networking both for entrepreneurs and for employees. For entrepreneurs, effective networking can lead to new business and sustainability. For employees, it’s important for remaining in the loop for employment and promotion...
In my last blog post, I explained the link between resilience and careers. This time, I’d like to explain what I mean by networking as a way to build the resilience that will support your successful career (or to include the self-employed — support...
Lately, the notion of resilience has been coming up frequently – even without making any reference to my business cards which say “Building Resilient Careers and Organizations.™” Obviously, I consider resilience to be an essential ingredient for career development and...
