How to Quit Well
So it’s time to go. Maybe even past time. You’ve been thinking about moving on from your current job for a while, and you’re wondering whether to stick it out until you find a new job or leave now. Here are some things to consider.
To Gift or Not to Gift: Tips for Office Giving During the Holidays
‘Tis the season for gift giving, and that means we have to figure out what to give to our office mates, bosses and subordinates. For many of us, this is an exercise fraught with anxiety; we worry about how much to spend, what is appropriate, who might be giving to us that we were not expecting, and the biggest question: whether we should give anything at all.
In the Blink of an Eye: First Impressions Count
Everyone hates the idea of being judged, but it’s simply a fact of life.
Make the Most of Holiday Parties
December is one of the busiest social seasons of the year. Arguably, we attend more parties this month than any other. That can be a blessing and a curse if you’re in a job hunt or thinking about changing jobs next year. Here are some tips to help you survive – and perhaps thrive.
Guest Post: How to Deal With a Depressed Coworker
Depression is a difficult illness for everyone involved. Obviously the person living through depression has it the worst, trying to reconcile persistent negative thoughts or to express feelings to other people. But depression also has a massive impact on people who interact with those afflicted by it. Friends, family, and coworkers of depressed individuals often … Continue reading Guest Post: How to Deal With a Depressed Coworker
Own the Question
I believe that every good interview has a theme, and the candidate should think carefully about what his theme will be.
Why Everyone Hates Conference Calls
Conference calls are notorious for combining all the worst traits of meetings with the worst traits of slackers.
You’re as Young as You Feel
Baby Boomer applicants often express concern about competing against younger candidates. So I asked photographer and stylist Renee Parenteau for cost-effective tips on how to look your best.
Hot Cognition and the Crocodile Brain
Decisions to like or dislike something – or someone – are made quickly, and generally without thinking. What we want, and what we like comes early in our processing, and it’s the crocodile brain doing the processing.
Guest Post: The Surprising Information Employers Use to Check You Out
Most job seekers know that employers conduct some kind of background check before they extend a job offer. After all, we’re used to listing past employers on job applications, and HR routinely calls the companies listed on our resumes to verify the work we’ve done. But you may not realize the extent to which many businesses will go in their quest to confirm that you’re the right hire. For instance, did you know they’ll often conduct credit checks and take a look at your social media profiles?
