The Social Media Mullet
According to Wikipedia, a mullet is a unisex hair style that is short in the front and long in the back. The mullet began making appearances in the popular media in the 1960s and 1970s but did not catch on with the masses until the early 1980s. Business professionals, entrepreneurs, and job seekers can learn […]
Myers Briggs & the Job Search
Anyone who has been forced to search for a new job knows that it is no fun. When you’ve been laid off, the process can be even more excruciating. There are tons of blogs, books, and experts out there with valuable tips for making your job search more successful. We can each take those tips […]
Are Pre-employment Credit Checks Hurting Your Job Search?
You apply for a clerical job and score an interview, which leads to a second interview. Things are really looking good. But suddenly, you’re turned down for the job. It turns out that the employer ran a pre-employment credit check and learned that your townhouse is in foreclosure and you’ve run up a lot of […]
The HR Sorority Sister
Explore the parallels between HR professionals & sorority sisters. Learn the importance of maintaining composure & overcoming stereotypes.
Commercial Accounts Coming Soon to Twitter
By year’s end, Twitter will be rolling out new commercial accounts says, co-founder Biz Stone. Commercial accounts will offer additional tracking features and business oriented applications but for a price. Twitter was created in 2006 during a brainstorming session at think tank company, Obvious Corporation and was designed to communicate in short bursts like SMS or text messaging and […]
Like Pimpin’, Twitter Ain’t Easy
With almost 27 Million users in the United States, Twitter is a must for businesses and professionals looking to build their brand, promote their business, and develop new relationships. Reports from companies like Nielsen and others claim Twitter retention is between 40-60%. Most who log on for the first time find out, “Twitter Ain’t Easy.” Twitter is not complex but for new […]
