Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Hire Me
May 9, 2016
I’m dishonest. I’m lazy. I’ll rob you blind. Want to give an employer a great reason NOT to hire you? Say something like one of…
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Posts tagged: Who’s Hiring
Becoming the CEO of You, Inc.
Want to climb the career ladder more quickly? Give yourself an executive position – as the CEO of You, Inc. Just like smart business owners…
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Safety Matters – Report It, Don’t Ignore It
- April 22, 2016
Improperly stacked items. Disorganized work stations. Insufficient lighting. Damaged safety gear. Seemingly innocuous things like these aren’t just inconvenient; they can create hazardous working conditions…
Read MoreShut UP – I have work to do!
- March 30, 2016
More than likely, talking is a key part of your job – allowing you to communicate essential information, collaborate more effectively and strengthen work relationships….
Read MoreJob Success Series: Top Non-Job-Specific Skills that Employers Want (Skill 5 of 5)
- March 3, 2016
An administrative assistant needs strong PC skills. A computer programmer needs solid coding skills. A machinist needs exceptional CNC skills. Technical skills are undeniably important…
Read MoreJob Success Series: Top Non-Job-Specific Skills that Employers Want (Skill 4 of 5)
Looking for a job as a lighthouse keeper? An over-the-road truck driver? Then you can skip right over this post – because it’s all about…
Read MoreJob Success Series: Top Non-Job-Specific Skills that Employers Want (Skill 3 of 5)
On the job hunt? Get ready for a question like this in your next interview: “Tell me about a problem you faced at work and…
Read MoreThe Busy. The Friend. The Interrogator. The Newb. How to Prep for Your Interviewer.
- January 7, 2016
Interview advice posts typically focus on the things you should say and do. In fact, we’ve published quite a few ourselves: 4 Questions to Ask…
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Hide it From Your Timeline
- December 30, 2015
Come on, be honest. Have you ever: Made a crude, albeit funny, comment on a Facebook friend’s wall? Posted a picture of yourself enjoying cocktails…
Read MoreSo, Did I Get the Job or What?
- November 30, 2015
Cringing at this post title? Can’t imagine asking anything so brazen at the conclusion of a job interview? Or thinking how great it would be…
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