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“Tell me about a time that you tried something at work and failed? “

We’ve all been there. You found the perfect job at the perfect company. You are the ideal candidate to fill the position and now you just need to convince the company of the same. So you spend hours putting together a customized resume that proves it. You submit your resume,  Make it through the phone […]

The best time to look for a job is when you already have one. Why?

Let’s admit this right up front – this is a delicate subject. And there may be awkward moments. But we’ll make it through them. OK?

The phone rings and you grit your teeth because you know that for the next 5 or 10 minutes, or however long the call lasts, you will be listening to every word the loud talker in the next cubicle says.

When you are looking for a job it can sometimes seem like everything is out of your control. You can be smart and talented and have lots of experience and you still don’t get a call. The company might have had a strong internal candidate, lots of applicants to choose from, or decided not to […]

No matter what industry or company you work at, you likely spend at least 40 hours and often more with your coworkers. When you do the math, this is how it works out: we spend more time with our coworkers than we do with our family and friends. This is one reason why having good […]

What does it take to be a great co-worker? 

Good communication is important for everything in life. Period. So of course it’s important in business.