One of the many types of punctuation that is frequently overly and incorrectly used on resumes or in cover letters are quotes.  In my opinion quotation marks should not be uses for emphasis. Here is a guide on when to use quotes from wikiHow.  But I did not see the...

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...

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 professionally...

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...

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 resume in,...

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,...