12 Lessons Learned from the Recession

12 Lessons Learned from the Recession  
1)      Jobs.  Jobs come and go.  Is your identity attached to your work?  If your job goes away, will you have a life after your job?  Have you developed other areas of your personal and professional life for balance?    
2)      People come and go from our lives.  Who are [...]

Are Handwritten Thank You Notes Outdated?

Are Handwritten Thank You Notes Outdated?  
Thank you notes are never outdated. Sending a thank you note is an excellent way to express appreciation for advice, gifts, and job interviews.   In today’s technology driven world, an emailed thank you note is acceptable.
Thank you notes are best sent within 24 hours of your interview. If [...]

Advice on Dealing with Hostile Interviewers

Tip of the Week by Dianne Gubin     
Have you ever been on a job interview and felt the situation spin out of your control, maybe to the point where you even felt the interview turned hostile?   Hiring managers are more cautious now about hiring and ensuring a match for the team.
In addition, they want to [...]

Downtime at Work During a Recession

Tip of the Week by Dianne Gubin    
Downtime at Work During a Recession  
Some employees are finding that with sales down in this economy, they have fewer projects to keep them busy.  This doesn’t mean that their jobs are at stake, but that there is a lull in a normally fast-paced business.   It’s [...]