The 3 Musts of Building a Successful Social Network
The network. We hear all about having to have one. We are invited to events revolving around it. We are asked about it. But does anyone really know what it is or how to create one?
A simple explanation for why the network is glossed over is because so many assume it’s something you should …
Improve Meeting and Party Results with Holiday Cheer
Do you sometimes have a bit of the“bah humbug” feeling when the need arises to attend company events? Most likely, you would prefer to spend your time with family and friends. Even worse, a “gift exchange” may be a requirement. The pressure of time and money spent may put unwelcomed pressure on you.
Should you …
Growing your Network is your Job
Everyone talks about networking.
But who is doing it right?
Is there a right way to network?
Networking just to Network does NOT make Sense
This is the title of an article I wrote for Entrepreneur Magazine. The point of the post was that when you network you should have a reason and a purpose. …
Networking Is Art and Science Combined
Networking has two purposes: (1) to get you your next job, and if that’s not right now, (2) to prepare for when you need to. Networking is the most effective way to secure a job nowadays. Gerry Crispin of CareerXroads—human resources consultant to the largest companies in America—says that if you network your way into …
Do You Fail the Invisible Job Interview?
Disneyland may be the happiest place on earth, but the Disney store is not. The miserable experience of that retail environment at Santa Monica Promenade in California is remarkable for its consistently angry retail clerks and harsh restrictions on purchase. Nothing about the Disney brand gets you ready for it.
As a business owner and …
Feeling Nostalgic? How to Become a Boomerang Employee
Not burning a bridge is taking on new meaning in the current job market as many companies are welcoming back former employees with open arms.
With skill shortages and talent wars breaking out in many industries, companies are forced to overhaul their thinking.
Consider this: a new survey of 1,800 human resources professionals by WorkplaceTrends.com …
What to Do with Labor Day Blues
Going back to work after the Labor Day holiday brings up all kinds of feelings. It’s evocative of going back to school, after summer vacation. It’s the return to normal. Normal is not necessarily a good thing.
The workplace is a lot like high school. It’s fraught with angst about being in or out, being …
Keep Sales Fluid Using These 5 tips
If you have ever felt repelled by someone then you will appreciate the idea of magnetic communication. The style of attracting interest first in you and then in the business services you provide. The concept stems from observation of the demeanor of others and how welcoming they appear upfront.
Friendliness
It is the facial expressions …
6 Ways to Search for New Job & Not Risk Current One
If YOU ALREADY HAVE A JOB, BUT FEEL THE NEED OR DESIRE TO SEARCH FOR A NEW ONE, HOW IN THE WORLD WILL YOU EVER CONDUCT AN EFFECTIVE NEW JOB SEARCH WITHOUT UNDULY RISKING YOUR CURRENT POSITION? Admittedly, it takes some careful planning and precise execution, but it certainly is possible—if you go about it …
How to Brand Yourself to the Top
If you want to get to the top of the career ladder, you need to build your brand!
Being in the staffing industry, I’ve interviewed hundreds of people and am amazed by how many people tell me they want my job straight out of high school or college with no experience and no reputation. They …