Daily Archives : August 1, 2015

Doing Whatever It Takes

Not every staffing company will offer to pay for forklift certifications, help a client get their GED, or lend a client gas money to get to work until that first paycheck kicks in, but for Romayne Johnson of the Drexel…

Believe in the Dream Job

As a job search coach with more than 25 years of experience, I am often asked, “What is the secret to landing your dream job?” Without hesitation, I respond, “It is simply a matter of believing it is possible and…

Selection Interviewing: It’s All about Your Preparation

The dangers of making a hiring selection decision based on your perception of a candidate’s “attitude” is that you can’t directly observe a person’s attitude. We reach a conclusion about a person’s attitude by inferring what it is based on…

A Couple Days to Get Away – Where to Go, What to Do

You finally have that much-needed time off—a weekend or long weekend to de-stress, “recharge your batteries,” or spend some fun time with family and friends. While hanging out around the house or having a “staycation” and enjoying local activities can…