Recently, I had to fly back to Atlanta, GA to help my dad while my stepmom was in the hospital. (Hence the lack of blog posts in the past month.) As the facility was 40 miles away, we did a lot of driving back and forth for visits, and to transport her to medical appointments…. Read more »
The TOP Cardinal Networking Mistake to Avoid
We’ve all seen this kind of networking mistake before. It’s that email or LinkedIn message that begins with “I apologize in advance for such a mass email…” Or, “Pardon this general message.” STOP. IT. If you are guilty of sending one of these types of messages, you’ve just committed the BIGGEST cardinal networking sin. Instead… Read more »
Job Candidate Crazy: 15 Ways They Take Themselves Out
It’s a crowded job market these days, with many job candidates competing elbow-to-elbow for available jobs. But some folks do us all a favor… they are taking themselves out. All by themselves. Here are some ways that some job candidates are revealing their inner crazy and turning off employers: 1) Body odor. Crazy factor: Apparently… Read more »
Networking Approach: Some People Just Rub You The Wrong Way
This is a story about networking approach. The past weekend, I was out of town for a girls’ weekend with a friend, and we decided to head to the nearby resort’s spa for massages after going on a short rafting trip… as a way to end the day on a high note. When asked what… Read more »