Hitting Reset
Personally as well as professionally October seems to be a time of changes, resets, and renews. In October 2004, I separated from my first husband and ended our very unhappy marriage. In October 2009, I left my corporate gig and started out on my own as an entrepreneur. In October 2010, I changed my focus in […]
The STAR Job Interview Technique
Yesterday I spent the afternoon with high school students who are planning, preparing, and building a resume and portfolio for college admissions, after graduation, and into for the future professional working world. The format was free flowing. They asked questions, I asked questions. We both answered. This task reminded why I started blogging in the […]
Four Tech Trends Fueling Hiring
Recently Released Salary Research By Robert Half Technology Indicates Key Growth Areas MENLO PARK, Calif., Oct. 27, 2011 — Mobile media isn’t just making it easier to get information on the go — it’s also creating demand for professionals who can help companies beef up their mobile presence, according to the just-released 2012 Salary Guide […]
Social Media As a Recruitment Channel
Social media is a new wave of internet usage that links everyone in “many to many” conversation using different tools. The most populated sector is the social networking tools like Facebook and LinkedIn. Human Resource Managers are beginning to leverage on the large network of professional social network for recruitment and referral. In the near […]
The Leaky Bucket Theory
This week I’m taking a break from the blog, and I’ve chosen to feature some of my best and favorite blog posts over the past four years. Today’s post written in May of 2010 was titled “HR’s Leaky Bucket.” The blog discusses the role that social media and mobile technologies will now play in HR […]
Bringing Halloween to the Office
Is your office really dull around Halloween? Does it seem that no one wants to do anything fun? Do your co-workers turn down every fun idea you have? Well, don’t despair. You can bring all of the fun of Halloween to work with you & have some fun with your co-workers. Bringing Halloween Fun to […]
