Over the years, as a Recruiter, I've conducted more interviews than I can count. With just a few exceptions, they all have followed the same pattern: we talk about their work history, we talk about the skills they have, and then I ask them a few
Confidence Versus Competence
The Mayweather versus McGregor fight on Saturday evening was interesting to watch for several reasons. First, it was a match-up between two people who were trained for completely different styles of fighting. Second, the match was so hyped up that it
Lift Them Up and Kick Them Out
It's that time of year again, when parents are driving little Johnny or Suzy to college to help them move into their dormitory. They've gotten their child everything they need to survive, go to class, and hopefully accomplish something great. But
There is No Such Thing as a Dead-End Job
I'm not sure how or when this happened, but a lot of young people today are resistant to the idea that his or her first job be in fast-food, retail, or some other lower paying job. They believe these are "dead-end jobs." They think there is no future
The Curmudgeons Still Run the Show
We all want to work in an environment that allows us to be our own unique person, but sometimes this desire can be what is holding us back. Why? Because you're not in charge. Someone else is. A curmudgeon. What or, more precisely, who is a
The Unemployment Rate: What Do the Numbers Really Mean?
Economics. What a snooze-fest, right? Unfortunately, the national and local economy plays a huge role in our lives, whether we like it or not. It explains why some people are working and others are not, why some companies are hiring and others are