Mar 3, 2011

As a career coach and Revved Up for Hire Career Club® leader I am amazed at how many exceptionally talented, experienced and educated candidates that attend our program are hopeful, but live in fear of not getting a job due to their credit score. There is a sigh of relief once the credit question is brought up during the program, most of the time, by me. Many...

Feb 8, 2011

With increasing frequency, employees interested in dating are toying with the notion that the optimal place to meet their potential spouse or life partner is at work.  And it seems to make sense, considering employees spend a third or more of their time each day at work.  Many young professionals are introduced to co-workers with similar interests and...

Dec 22, 2010

As national unemployment rates hit record highs in 2010, many were able to obtain temporary seasonal positions while some landed their dream jobs. Now that the year is winding down take a minute to reflect on what is going to turn that temporary position into regular employment or get you promoted in the new year. The simple truth is that service excellence is...

Dec 15, 2010

Remember Cisco Fatty, a.k.a. the University of California student who — back in early 2009 — posted the infamous tweet about an internship with the software giant? “Cisco just offered me a job! Now I have to weigh the utility of a fatty paycheck against the daily commute to San Jose and hating the work.” You already know how this story...

Nov 15, 2010

As job opportunities dwindle, resources diminish and immigration battles escalate, there are concerns about what soldiers returning to the workplace are facing. Back in the day, veterans were coveted hires in the civilian marketplace and targeted by employers for their discipline and high work ethic. As this may still be true, many seem to have forgotten how...

Jul 6, 2010

It can be very difficult for a business owner to keep things running smoothly and fully staffed some days.  It’s easy to make decisions that seem to be right for the operation, but that turn out to be unlawful and discriminatory, even unintentionally.  Business owners leave themselves exposed to claims of biased decision making if they don’t take careful...