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May

Earlier this year, at a Memorial Day picnic, I had the pleasure of chatting with Rob, a Marine Corps veteran who is also a successful medical sales executive. Rob is a hiring manager who frequently makes talent decisions . We discussed … Continue Reading

25

Mar

No doubt about it, the concept of a corporate “lifer” has become a thing of the past. Americans are no longer staying at the same job for 40 years. In fact, on average, Americans between 18-44 years old held 11 … Continue Reading

12

Mar

Earlier this month, my staffing team mounted a piece of poster board to a wall in the office and began jotting down all of the crazy, funny and downright rude things that people are doing and saying during phone interviews. “The List” … Continue Reading

25

Feb

“Gail, I really need your help. I’m in crisis mode,” said Karen, in a voice that trembled with stress and worry. “I’m stretched to my limits, and now the CEO wants my team to tackle an enormous hiring project.” This … Continue Reading

28

Jan

By Vickie Elmer , Glassdoor Quick. Say something memorable about yourself, on the spot, in less than 15 seconds. Now come up with another – and then smile professionally, right in front of a bunch of strangers. Oh, and if you’re feeling … Continue Reading

14

Jan

I was recently honored to be a speaker and host at a professional womens’ event in NYC. I met some bright, bold, young professional women who take their networking… and their careers…very seriously. As the event unfolded, I was thrilled … Continue Reading

13

Dec

Yikes! When I came across this image the other day (see below), I didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. I decided to laugh–and share it in hopes that it might help others to successfully navigate the holiday party season. … Continue Reading

15

Nov

Last month, I told you about Debbie, who was being seriously bullied at her job. The blog provided 7 culture-boosting steps a firm must take to protect their workforce. As promised, I am dedicating this blog post to employees. If … Continue Reading

05

Nov

Waking up in a 46-degree bedroom. Eating cereal for dinner–by flashlight. Waiting 3 hours at the gas pump. Getting little or no cell service for days on end. These are just a few of the many inconveniences that most of … Continue Reading

24

Oct

Last week, I got a troubling call from a client. She wanted my help in brainstorming a solution for a personal problem – her sister “Debbie” was having severe, stress-related issues at work; she was being bullied. Debbie felt helpless … Continue Reading