Jan
19

Not Messing Up a Job Interview

Some undesirable behaviors and crazy complaints that will destroy a job applicant’s chances to being offered the job, 1.   Saying something like “wow it took me two and a half hours to get here.” 2.   “I had a problem finding your business premises.” 3.   “Of course I’ll take the job.  How much does it pay?”… Continue reading »

Jul
02

Finding New Employees, via Social Networks

A NY Times story by Julie Weed ‘Alan Kennedy… did what many job seekers are now advised to do: he set up profiles on Facebook and LinkedIn.’ ‘Mr. Kennedy’s former co-worker used a software tool to search the profile information of his Facebook friends and LinkedIn contacts. He flagged Mr. Kennedy as a possible match… Continue reading »