Editorial

Recruiters and hiring managers are time stressed. Therefore, they appreciate candidates who keep their communication brief, which shows the candidate is a professional who possesses proficient communication skills and who respects their time. Additionally, brevity […]

The answer is “Yes,” however, the existential question is, “Can you live without social media?” How social media works: Me: “I prefer mangoes to oranges…” Random Person (hiding behind an anonymous account): “So basically, what […]

Outside of you, nobody really cares about your “whys.” Therefore, an effective way to build a relationship with someone is to show them you care about their whys. The ability to cultivate strong bonds with […]

The inspiration for this column came from several readers who, after a successful job search, emailed me asking for advice on the best way to establish themselves with their new employer, boss, and colleagues. Therefore, […]

I am a heavy online shopper. Except for purchasing groceries and pants, all my consumerism occurs online — vitamins, books, socks, hygiene products, office supplies, furniture. Click-click-click… I am done. A few days later, often […]

Employers understand one thing: Numbers. Hence, the language of business is numbers, which is why employers like candidates who include numbers in their LinkedIn profiles and resumes and can discuss their numbers throughout the interview.  […]