Holiday Networking Etiquette

With the holidays approaching, there will be many opportunities for seasonal events, open houses, or company parties.  These gatherings provide a wonderful chance to relax and get together with business acquaintances or co-workers in an atmosphere unhampered by daily work…

Masks in the Workplace

With Halloween approaching soon, we think of all the costumes and masks that will be worn by the goblins who visit our homes seeking treats. At work we wear masks, too, except we wear them all year long.  They are…

Be Prepared for Telephone Screening

Are you prepared for an employment telephone screening? Many people are caught off guard when an employer or their representative calls to gather more information. Candidates say they feel flustered, particularly if they are in the middle of doing something…

Negotiating Begins With The First Interview

Negotiating is the part of the hiring process that makes most people sweat. The anticipation of the process itself, “Will I ask for too much? Too little?…” can produce much anxiety for the candidate. The employment situation is gradually evolving…