Workaholic… yes, I am one. And I’ll say it: My name is Dawn and I am a workaholic. Just ask my husband. He comes home after work and is occasionally surprised to see me off the computer by 6:30-7:00pm, and wonders what’s wrong since that is so early. Or ask my cat (really, it’s true)…. Read more »
Getting No Response After Interviewing
Getting no response from an employer after an interview has to be one of most job seekers’ top pet peeves. We’re talking crickets. The deafening sound of silence. That noise the television makes after the stations go off the air. Aggravating, isn’t it? There’s tons of advice out there on how to follow up. The… Read more »
Treating Others Badly Will Hurt Only One Person… You
Treating others can come back to haunt you. Late in February, a firestorm erupted online. You may have already heard about this as many media outlets and people on social media worldwide started discussing it as a stunning example of unspeakable arrogance. The situation: The head of the Cleveland job bank, Kelly Blazek, responded to… Read more »
Biggest Résumé Lie (And Mistake) that People Are Making
The biggest résumé lie and mistake that people make is not something to gloss over. Time after time, I see this problem over and over again. Intentional or not, I hope this post will help provide some education on this mistake that you absolutely need to avoid. Here’s the problem with the biggest résumé lie… Read more »