Are Reference Checks Worthwhile?
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...
A Tale of Two Universities
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...
Job Interview Ideas for Nervous Job Candidates
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...
The Art of Incidental Networking (for Busy People)
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...
Networking for Resilience
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...Resilience and Careers – What’s the Big Deal?
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...What Happened at My Recent Meet & Greet?
It’s been a full summer and my blog has not been able to keep up! Over the past few weeks, several people have asked me how the Meet & Greet went and when I’ll host another. At the moment, I don’t have any Meet & Greet’s scheduled but stay tuned to my...
When Hiring, Think about the “Bring vs. Learn Concept”
In my last blog post, I talked about how job simulations are great for employees and employers. Simulations are great for employers and hiring managers because they allow them to gain insights about how a potential employee may perform in the job. They’re also great...
Work Simulations Can Be Your Best Friend …
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