Monthly Archives: August 2011

30

Aug

Lessons Learned: Hurricane Irene and Today’s Job Market

In the aftermath of Hurricane Irene, I ponder all of the lessons I’ve learn from this — and other, similar experiences, It has become clear to me that life is full of potential threats and it’s how we deal with … Continue Reading

26

Aug

Emails That Work

This blog post concept developed as a result of a rather enlightening experience I had recently. Here’s the story …  Several weeks ago, I reached out to a prospective client by email. After a week or so, I sent a … Continue Reading

25

Jul

Balancing Life and Work: It is all About Working Smarter!

In this time of job uncertainty and doing more with less, there is once again a lot of chatter about work-life balance. What does it mean and how can we achieve it? Let’s explore! Balance is simply the sense that … Continue Reading

14

Jul

Recent College Grads: Does Your Alma Mater Matter?

I recently met a very bright, personable and eager Yale graduate who was desperate for a chance to prove herself at a new, entry level opportunity. I was shocked that  she’s had no luck with her job search. She seemed … Continue Reading

09

Jun

In Transition or Unemployed? Let’s Call a Spade a Spade

Maria Schriver is “in transition”. Chaz Bono is “in transition”. Even tadpoles are “in transition”. But the 13.9 million Americans currently unemployed — are they “in transition”, too? Lately, I’ve been seeing these words on far too many resumes and … Continue Reading

07

Jun

Attention Workforce: Appearance Matters

Have you ever notice that the roles of high powered executives and successful business leaders are almost always depicted by tall and strikingly attractive actors, both in the movies and on TV? Well, a slew of recent studies and surveys … Continue Reading

06

Jun

Networking Karma

Networking. What’s it all about? Growing your business? Making your sales quotas? Expanding your fundraising efforts? Finding your next job? Actually, no. Networking is not about YOU or YOUR goals. Networking is about Karma. It’s about giving and then getting … Continue Reading

01

Jun

Recruiters and Hiring Managers on the Front Line.

Smart recruiters understand the value of marketing. In fact, much of their time is spent “selling” their company by crafting compelling job posts and targeting the distribution of those posts, developing a unique employment brand to promote their workplace and … Continue Reading

25

May

Too Slow to Hire

Today, the hiring process seems slower than ever. Strange indeed, given the massive unemployment figures, not to mention the huge number of employed folks who are currently searching for better opportunities.  In addition to 8.7% of the workforce that is … Continue Reading

18

May

Outsource Sourcing

As the economy changes, corporate leaders must find smart ways to drive profitability and growth. Today, many firms are outsourcing manpower acquisition and other HR functions to third party providers who often execute remotely. More and more frequently, we hear … Continue Reading