I'm amazed (well, maybe not) about how many responses I received to poor practices in interviewing. Here are some others that came in recently:1. "The worse practice I have seen is when the employer who after two interviews, exchange of...
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Packing and Preparing For The Recruiting Trip
Today I had a client ask me if I have any brochures about my company. I handed her a business card and shared with her that all the information about me is on my website (and all the services I...
Unpaid Days Off That Work
I was at a BBQ this weekend and a friend mentioned to me about a furlough going on at their workplace - 1 unpaid day off three times per year. The friend was very enthused about the idea however, because the three days...
Job Fairs – Are They Effective? (Part 4 of 4)
In the last of this four part series, I discuss the fourth common complaint I hear about job fairs.4. There are only entry level opportunities at the fairs I have been to.It often is a misconception by candidates that the...
Comfortable Interview Venues
Choice of venue can turn your interview process into a success. Here are some tips when choosing a venue.1. Choose a location on your company's premises that allows the candidate to see what your company is like, and also see...
Personal Braining
Personal braining is personal training for your brain. What are you doing to train yourself (or train your people) to keep their brains sharp?Here are some suggestions for getting yourself involved in a successful "personal braining" program:1. Read for pleasure,...
Time Management Tips
My students and clients ask me all the time how I manage to fit everything I seek to do each week. I learned so much from two sources in particular - Lee Cockerell (Creating Magic) and Tim Ferriss (The...
Job Fairs – Are They Effective? (Part 3 of 4)
Q: I already have a job, why should I go to a job fair? The networking opportunities by being present at a job fair are tremendous. Marketing yourself to others when you aren't looking for a job can be a...
Out of Work and Interviewing?
Q: How do I conduct myself if I am out of work and interviewing? Things I should do and shouldn't do?A: If you are out of work, the last thing you want to appear to an employer is needy. For...
Job Fairs – Are They Effective? (Part 2 of 4)
Previously, I mentioned 4 common comments I hear about job fairs:1. The people that are working the tables don't care.2. All the jobs at these fairs are cold-calling jobs.3. I already have a job, why should I go to a...