How Hedgehogs Hire By Lisa Nirell
In my last column, I explored Jim Collins’ “hedgehog” principle, and how powerfully this can be used to attract great employees. After many doz
Recovering From a Career Crisis By Garrett Coan
If you have ever experienced any of the following, you have had a career crisis:• Losing your job• Being fired• Burning out
Should I leave My Job? By Garrett Coan
Most of us have to work for a living. Since we spend so many hours each week at our jobs, it’s very important that there is a good fit. If you ha
Staying In The Game By Nan S. Russell
The message came from Human Resources. There's nothing to worry about with the newly announced organizational changes and pending merger, it reas
Have Some PASTA with Your Interview By Barbara Snyder
When cyclists prepare for a big race, they always make sure they load up on the carbs. It is not uncommon to have a pasta feed the night before a
Formal Business Attire is Making a Comeback By Robb Ksiazek
The dot com boom of 1990s brought with it a laissez-faire attitude to dress code. Business casual was not a word that was part of our daily voca
Leaders Meet Challenge "Heads-UP" With Confidence -- By Don Monteith
Maybe "buck" is better referred to as the Boss' Challenge. Business owners are faced with making lots of decisions - some quickly made - others
Create A Rappin’ Resume By Barbara Snyder
(Percussion sounds emanating from who knows where while you listen to the cadence of the words below.)It’s time to sell yourself.Ma
The Perfect Fit: Women & Franchising By Darcie Harris
An interesting combination of factors at this time in history may be the reason so many women are turning to franchising to fulfill their entrepr
3 Secrets to Landing a Home-Based Position By Sharon Davis
Landing a telecommute position isn't easy. Finding them in the first place is like looking for a needle in a haystack. Then, when you finally do
Identity Theft and Your Online Job Search By Sharon Davis
While identity theft is nothing new, the Web has opened up whole new world of opportunity for identity thieves.According to the FBI, ident
Cleaning Houses for a Living Has Some Unexpected Benefits By Rosana Hart
If you're looking for a way to earn a living or just to make some extra money on the side, cleaning houses for a living is probably not the first
How To Start Your Own House Cleaning Business By Rosana Hart
If you are thinking about starting your own house cleaning business, begin by evaluating your present circumstances. There are no right or wrong
Job or no Job: The Certainty of Uncertainty By Helena Bouchez
Headline from AP via Yahoo News! January 11, 2005: "Chrysler Expects No Job Cuts in 2005, 2006." Headline from Detroit Free Press, J
Do Your Very Best in All Things -- Because Someone Is Looking.... By Don Monteith
Your job is to rise ABOVE the challenge. Do more than is expected. Say nothing negative about anyone or anything. Yes, that is easier said tha
Careers-Changing Jobs: The Fantasy of the Ideal Job By Megan Tough
Most people would agree that the concept of a job today is vastly different from that of 20 years ago. Organisations are changing at speed, techn
Franchising Offers NO Guarantees -- By Don Monteith
You have to ask --- IS a FRANCHISE FOR YOU?There are NO guarantees. You invest your money and take your chances. My own experiences in
Build New Habits -- Payday Will Come -- By Don Monteith
Feeling that it never works is not a good excuse. You may even remember last year not getting past February. GOOD intentions. NO success. Don’
“How to Look Your Best in a Down Economy” By Don Monteith
As you know too well ~ many jobs have been lost during the turn down in our economy over the last several years. Important sectors as well as en
Confidence Is Critical to YOUR Success.... By Don Monteith
Make EYE contact when you look at another person. Look at them!! Don’t look down at your shoes or away from the other person. Don’t look aroun
How To Stay Calm in Tryng Times By Don Monteith
That’s not you? Great! Bad habits are hard to break once the addiction gets hold of us. Been there. Gave up “smokes” long years ago but it to
The Top 10 Mistakes Job Seekers Should Avoid In Contacting An Employer By Pam Woods
There are numerous tools and resources available to guide job seekers through the steps of a career transition. These tools are very useful and s
Prepare for YOUR Future now -- By Don Monteith
All Presidential candidates (before and after) make all kinds of promises about YOUR 'social security' when running for the top job. Regardless
Business Experience is YOUR Security Cover By Don Monteith
Some may want to interpret “independent” to mean WITHOUT others. None of us are truly independent or able to make it in life alone. All of us d
You're Bright And Talented -- TooT Your Own Horn -- By Don Monteith
Obviously, there are RIGHT ways to move UP the ladder. Being in the right place certainly has tremendous benefits. YOU have to “kinda” find way
Your Attitude Is Screaming By Ke O Agile Khiba
There is more attitude around than the 'traditional 'positive / negative attitude. This issue's topic will expose you to the other kind of attitu
Gray Hair, Black Prospects By Jeff Altman
If you’re reading this article, I’m sure I don’t have to tell you that discrimination has become much more sneaky than in the past. No one comes
Tips for Building a Successful Career By George Martin
1. Develop excellent work habits – for example, meet deadlines and don’t procrastinate.2. Read extensively about your primary career area.
Pebbles in Your Shoe Don't Only Hurt your Foot But Cause Back and Hip Problems! By Jeff Altman
CIO Magazine ran an article entitled, "Ten Mistakes CIO's Too Often Make" written by Susan H. Cramm, former CIO and vice president of IT at Taco
8 Steps to Getting On-Track When You Start a New Job By Jeff Altman
Starting a new job can feel like moving to a new country. Your language skills may be modest. You have little knowledge of the laws, let alone th
