Interview basics – following instructions

Interview basics – following instructions In business we call it blocking and tackling.  If you don’t get the basics right then nothing else matters.  Instructions to candidates are usually viewed the same way. This could be as simple as what time your phone interview...

Interview basics – following instructions

In business we call it blocking and tackling.  If you don’t get the basics right then nothing else matters.  Instructions to candidates are usually viewed the same way. This could be as simple as what time your phone interview is, what format to submit your...

What is work life balance?

What is work life balance? I hear people all the time talk about work-life balance but there is little agreement on what that means. Balance is not static.  What is considered work-life balance today may be different tomorrow, next week, next month or next year.  You...

What is work life balance?

I hear people all the time talk about work-life balance but there is little agreement on what that means. Balance is not static.  What is considered work-life balance today may be different tomorrow, next week, next month or next year.  You may put in 60+ hours for a...

Leaving a message the right way

Leaving a message the right way I have heard from some people voicemail is going away.  Verizon says that about a third of their new business clients are not adding voicemail.  Personally I think that is not a good idea as not everyone has text or email yet and...