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International Update Your Resume month is a time to focus on updating your resume if you are unemployed or employed.  You never know when the opportunity will arise for a job or promotion.  Just yesterday, I had a call from a lady, now client, that had a department management position open up and she is an ideal candidate.  Totally out of left field for her (she had no idea this position was going to open up) and she has not updated her resume in four ... (Read More)

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This is the sixth and last post in my Rules for Supervisors series.  If you would like to view all ten rules in one place you can go to my Workplace Training Blog. In previous entries I have listed the first eight rules of my "Ten Rules for Supervisors to Ensure a Harmonious and Successful Workplace" (common goals, explain why, results oriented, promote balance, demand the best, hold workers accountable, reward properly, encourage creativity).  ... (Read More)

In previous entries I have listed the first six rules of my "Ten Rules for Supervisors to Ensure a Harmonious and Successful Workplace" (common goals, explain why, results oriented, promote balance, demand the best, hold workers accountable).  Below are my next two "Rules".  Let me know what you think.  The order of my "Rules" is not significant (e.g. they are not listed in order of importance, they are all important ... (Read More)

In previous entries I have listed the first four rules of my "Ten Rules for Supervisors to Ensure a Harmonious and Successful Workplace" (common goals, explain why, results oriented, promote balance).  Below are my next two "Rules".  I will continue to list my "Rules" two at time over the next few weeks.  Let me know what you think.  The order of my "Rules" is not significant (e.g. they are not listed in ... (Read More)

In my last blog I listed the first two rules of my "Ten Rules for Supervisors to Ensure a Harmonious and Successful Workplace."  Below are my next two "Rules"."  I will continue to list my "Rules" two at time over the next few weeks.  Let me know what you think.  The order of my "Rules" is not significant (e.g. they are not listed in order of importance, they are all important to me regarding managing a ... (Read More)

In my last blog I asked readers to list some of their management rules.  I then mentioned that I had my "Ten Rules for Supervisors to Ensure a Harmonious and Successful Workplace."  Below are my first two "Rules"  I will continue to list my "Rules" two at time over the next few weeks.  Let me know what you think.  The order of my "Rules" is not significant (e.g. they are not listed in order of importance, ... (Read More)

Yesterday I received a phone call from a frustrated friend who was driving herself crazy over a cover letter. She wanted it to be just right in order to get the attention of the hiring manager. My advice to her - and anyone else who is struggling to find the right words for any written correspondence - is to look at it like cooking a meal. The first step is to assemble the ingredients. Gather everything you're going to need but don't worry about being too ... (Read More)

Hi, after a long layoff, I’m back and blogging.  When I was last heard from I was in a posting a "workplace scenario-asking for comments from the readers" mode.  I got good feedback from that approach and will remain in an asking for feedback, giving my opinion, commenting on the feedback received mode; at least for now.  In the past I concentrated on staff both here and in my book, How to Get, Keep and Be Well Paid in a Job, The Unofficial ... (Read More)

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Today is the official voting day for Florida's Primary Election.  Why Vote? First and foremost, it's your right. For me personally, I can tell you that I have met many people over the years that have become good friends, business associates, and great contacts, that to this day are of extreme value.  Are you looking for a job?  Has your elected official done anything to help in your area?  If not, send a message and go vote! Have you ever met your ... (Read More)

Wow, social media has taken center stage in business, finding love, finding friends from high school, and of course...looking for a job! This is not breaking news...however, some job seekers do not even know what Linkedin is.  If you are looking for a job, you should be on Linkedin.  Recruiters are on Linkedin, not to mention the employees of the potential companies you would like to work for. What is Linkedin? LinkedIn is a business-oriented social networking ... (Read More)

Today, my friend and someone that I look up to, Tory Johnson from the Good Morning America Show shared interview tips that were a perfect segway into my Free Teleseminar tomorrow on Nailing the Interview. We both agree that being professional is a must!  One business owner she interviewed that was hiring even broke down the little things that count like having your shoes polished!  Why does this matter?  For this business owner it mattered because the ... (Read More)

This topic fits in perfectly with my summer teleseminar series "Putting the Sizzle back into your summer job search!" Nurses are the focus this week. So here are some tips that I read from a nursing website that can help you keep your cool with 'hot headed' patients when you start your new nurse career! Nurse: We understand that you are not feeling well or you may be dealing with a very serious illness, however, that does not mean you can walk all over me and ... (Read More)