Between the upcoming college/university career fairs and all the other job fairs happening throughout the area, the networking calendars are quickly filling up for the next couple months. Having attended many of these during my years as a Recruiter,
Ace Your Next Interview with This Advice
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 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
Read the Writing On the Wall: 7 Signs You Should Get Your Resume Ready
The shocked feeling you have when you are let go from a job is awful. I won’t sugar-coat it for you. It sucks! It’s a feeling of dread and fear for the future. I know. I’ve been there before. Your thoughts are racing. How am I going to pay my rent
Dealing with Your Worst Critic
Brian Young It's easy to get frustrated with ourselves when we make a seemingly silly mistake. Most of the time, though, it's not justified. The best way to respond to mistakes is to keep it in perspective and make sure you don't do it again.
First Things First, Get Out of Your Head
Humans have been blessed and cursed by our Creator. We’ve been blessed with the most gifted and fully functioning mind. Its capacity for thought, creativity, and innovation goes far beyond any other animal on the planet Earth. As a species, we are