Decisions that are a quick reaction to an incident that causes anger, usually result in bad decisions that complicate rather than solve problems. The best approach is to wait 24 hours before making a decision. If you're under a time constraint, wait at least 1-2 hours before making a decision. You will be surprised at how different your decision...
Read More1) Highly intelligent, creative, can think outside of the box. 2) Motivates and inspires the team to exceed expectations. 3) Identifies and capitalizes on opportunities for positive change. 4) Builds an organization with the talent, resources and technology to achieve goals. 5) Highly respected for fairness, honesty, and objectivity.
Read MoreThe best approach is to give 30-60 second responses or slightly less. Try to recall political debates where each answer is 30 to 60 seconds. The candidates are trained to provide good information in short sound bites and not to elaborate. Elaborating can get you into trouble. Just practice what you wish to convey in a succinct manner.
Read MoreMany people operate under the myth that companies are afraid of super talent. Quite the contrary is true, especially when competing in a global market. What concerns employers is whether or not a highly talented professional will be bored in a position that does not take full advantage of their skills. Job applicants should state that this is an...
Read MoreI have seen far too many college graduate resumes describing internships that sound like they were glorified clerks. The purpose of an internship is to walk away with real skills that increase your odds of being hired. Before accepting an internship, ask the hiring manager the following questions: What will be my specific job duties? How will th...
Read MoreYears ago, employees would have life time job security as long as they performed their job. However, many factors have changed the life time job security relationship including global competition, mergers, buy outs, re-locations, running leaner operations, outsourcing etc. Given these factors, job security now relies on one's ability to maintain m...
Read MoreThere are 7 key factors that a job must have in order to be defined as a perfect job. 1) The nature of the job must be challenging and enjoyable 2) The position must be a career vs a job, with a clearly defined career path. 3) The position should instill skills that increase your market value.
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