Get out of the car!

Most people on LinkedIn have a profile picture and almost everyone on Facebook and Twitter does.  Do me a favor… get out of the car before you take the picture!  Better yet, ask someone else to take it.  If you really want to go the extra mile, dress...

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?

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

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 sometimes you still want/need to leave...

Interview clichés – I’m open to anything

I usually ask a softball question first in a first interview: “Why are you interested in this position and working for our company?”  Some people say: “Well, I’m open to anything.”  To quote a song “if you don’t stand for...