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
Monthly Archives: August 2011
30
Aug
Lessons Learned: Hurricane Irene and Today’s Job Market
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