Work Holiday Party Etiquette
There is always the ‘day after the holiday party’ where everyone talks about how fun the night was, who was there, how the food was and of course the ‘did-you-see-that’ conversation. Here are 5 hints on how not to be the subject of the ‘did-you-see-that’ conversation....
Working From Home
I am blessed to be able to work most days remotely (aka working from home). I do enjoy it, but I also had some bumps along the way. Here are a few things that I do every day to make it work. Get dressed. I get ready. I get ready just like I would go to the office. I...
Should You Quit Your Job Without Another Offer?
No. Yes. Maybe? Have you ever found yourself in the middle of a workday and instead of focusing on your tasks you were fantasizing about marching over to your manager and handing in that white crisp sheet of paper titled, “Resignation letter”? We’ve all done it. We...
Office Supplies We Can’t Live Without
No matter what your profession is, you’ll always perform your best when you’re using the right tools. Imagine coming in to work tomorrow and there was no stapler? No matter where we work, there are some particular office supplies that make day-to-day tasks go much...
Interview Appropriate Makeup
When preparing the wardrobe and look for an interview there are many aspects you need to consider, including how much, and what kind of makeup to wear. While you wish to look your best, it is essential to remember that your makeup should not distract the interviewer...
Be Ready for this Interview Question!
“Tell me about yourself” – are you prepared to answer this question in an interview? It is a pretty popular question and you will likely be asked it sometime during your job search. Here are some hints to help you compose an answer. Are...
Writer’s Block
Situation: You sit down to start creating your resume and job search documents. A blank page in front of you. You know that your name and contact information has to be on your resume, so you begin there. BUT now what? Everyone has a bit of trouble starting their...
3 Ways to Make Your References Work for You
Everyone knows that a standard part of the hiring process is checking references. Today’s process, however, has changed considerably from what used to take place. In the past, a reference check amounted to a brief call to a past employer and in some cases to a...
How to Hire Without a Resume or Interview
The resume has been around for over 500 years and perhaps it is time for a change. Leonardo Da Vinci is credited with creating the first resume, although it was closer to a proposal. The main purpose of a resume is to list a person’s past employment history in order...
Are You Overqualified?
When you’re applying for a position, being told that you’re “overqualified” for a job you know you could do well can be frustrating. After all, having higher qualifications than what a job requires should be a good thing, shouldn’t it? To...
Job Interview Fashion Mistakes
The wrong clothes can make or break your chances at a new job and a fashion mistake at a job interview not only creates a bad first impression, it could cost you the job. Some hiring managers say fashion and grooming mistakes can spoil a candidate’s prospects...