The Second Edition of My Job Interviewing Book Is Out
Tuesday April 28, 2009
I'm pleased to announce that my new book, The Everything Practice Job Interview Book, 2nd Edition (Adams Media) was just published. I wrote this book because I strongly believe that ... Read More
When to Call in Sick
Monday April 27, 2009
Want to make your co-workers hate you in a hurry? Give them the flu. That will ensure they give you the cold shoulder — that is when everyone is ... Read More
Watch Out for Employment Scams
Friday April 24, 2009
While doing some research for a project unrelated to this site, I was alarmed, but unfortunately not surprised, to learn about the growing number of employment scams. There are unscrupulous ... Read More
How Twittering Can Get You Fired
Thursday April 23, 2009
I want people to have common sense when it comes to not doing things that can get you fired. Is that asking too much? It drives me up a wall ... Read More
Celebrate Earth Day
Monday April 20, 2009
Like many people, I'm concerned about the environment. There are several things my family and I are doing to help keep things from getting worse. We use compact fluorescent light ... Read More
Looking the Part
Friday April 17, 2009
No doubt you've seen, or at least heard about, the latest video circulating 'round the net. It's the one of Susan Boyle auditioning for Britain's Got Talent. Boyle doesn't look ... Read More
Have You Made a Mistake at Work?
Wednesday April 15, 2009
If I were interviewing job candidates, I think the one question I would make sure to ask is "Have you ever made a mistake at work and how did you ... Read More
Share Your Real Career Story
Monday April 13, 2009
Choosing a career is one of the biggest decisions we make in life. We want to make sure we choose a career that is suitable for us. After all, nobody ... Read More
Test Your Career Planning Knowledge
Friday April 10, 2009
If you've ever listened to a radio talk show, or even a spoof of one, you've heard a caller identify himself or herself as "long-time listener, first-time caller." When I ... Read More
Career Planning for Tots
Wednesday April 8, 2009
I'm a big believer in early career education, but when I say early I mean middle school or elementary school. What do you think about teaching toddlers about career planning? ... Read More
Mary Teaches Lou About Pay Equality
Monday April 6, 2009
As a girl growing up in the '70s I admired Mary Richards, the single working woman on the Mary Tyler Moore Show. Mary was, in her abilities, equally or more ... Read More
CEO Shares the Wealth
Thursday April 2, 2009
Here's some nice news for a change. I just read about this on the Channel 7 Eyewitness News (NY) Web Site. The CEO of Bollinger Insurance Solutions in New Jersey ... Read More
Too Sick to Work
Wednesday April 1, 2009
Have you ever thought about what you'd do if you got sick or had an accident and couldn't work? It's a scary thought but unfortunately it's the reality for many ... Read More