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Interview styles vary greatly from one employer to the next, so it’s important to identify who it is you are sitting in front of.   Here are some common interviewer types:   1.    The Director. This is the type of person who is instantly authoritative and you can feel it.  They know the own the situation and the situation gives them power. This person can easily make you feel that are more important or in control here. You may ... (Read More)

With the “Where the Wild Things Are” movie taking the box office by storm it’s a good time to think about feral learning and the ways in which Training & Development are taking a walk on “the wild side”. In today’s “Google World” it’s possible to find instructions and information on almost anything you might need.  -      Looking for that new BBQ restaurant?  Google it.  ... (Read More)

Interview styles vary greatly from one employer to the next, so it’s important to identify who it is you are sitting in front of.   Here are some common interviewer types: 1.    The Director. This is the type of person who is instantly authoritative and you can feel it.  They know the own the situation and the situation gives them power. This person can easily make you feel that are more important or in control here. You may even be ... (Read More)

Workers in Happy Relationships   We can conjecture that employees who enjoy relational health at home, in their intimate relationships, and among their peers are more productive, more effective team members and make better leaders. They are happier, healthier, more confident, positive, and motivated.   Studies show that individuals in happy, stable, and successful relationships have greater skills in areas such as communication, flexibility, ... (Read More)

A few weeks ago I attended a nice networking event. The group that hosted the luncheon  provided sub sandwiches, chips and drinks. They did a presentation on their product and did not try to do a hard sell – you could sign up if you wanted – no pressure if you did not want to. Part of the networking included 40-second commercials plus passing and exchanging cards with everyone. Within three days, I received three email newsletters. I had not spoken ... (Read More)

ARE YOU ON DISBILITY AND LOOKING FOR WORK? ARE YOU WORRIED ABOUT LOSING YOUR BENEFITS? ARE YOU AFRAID YOU CANNOT COMPETE IN THIS JOB MARKET? The number one reason people on disability such as SSDI and SSI. (Social Security Disability Insurance and Social Security Insurance) do not look for work is they are afraid they will lose their benefits when they return to work. After taking anywhere from 6 months to over a year to get on benefits the possibility of losing them, ... (Read More)

So what is the big deal about Twitter? There are so many headline stories about Twitter. Some say it will be gone tomorrow and don't waste your time. Yet it keeps growing dramatically and companies are using it to "tweet" their jobs. When I recently signed up to blog with Jobing.com, Andrea Hoffman told me they have two people devoted to social media which I know includes Twitter. So just how do you tweet your way to a job? Here are ten tips to Twitter your way ... (Read More)

So you have just hired a fabulous new employee that you are certain will be a great fit in the organization and will play an essential role in helping you reach your department goals.  How do you plan to develop this new member of your team?  It is quite possible that your new rising star came from a company environment that suffered from trust problems, in light of so many corporate layoffs happening around us.  Give your new employee a chance for a fresh ... (Read More)

Many companies nowadays are recognizing the value of an educated employee. An educated employee provides the employer with the mind-set, the expertise, and the confidence to be an employee that contributes well to the organization. Having continuing and adult education on your resume shows your employer that you are serious about your growth as an individual and about bettering how you work. There are a variety of ways to obtain education and to find the program or degree ... (Read More)

In this difficult economy where finding a job can take months, there are alternatives that many people do where you can work part-time to generate income or make the step full-time to become your own boss, setting your own schedule, and working as much or as little as you want. It’s no surprise that being self-employed is a desire for a lot of people and being out of work can afford the time to start up a small business where you can work for yourself. There are no ... (Read More)

In this difficult economic time it can be discouraging and overwhelming to be looking for a job and get denial emails or letters on a continual basis. Often times, the reason that a person might not be the right fit for a certain position is because they are lacking one or two key skills or areas of experience to be thrust into that next level of employment. One area that a job-seeker can do to sharpen their resume and make themselves more marketable is to pursue adult ... (Read More)

Attention Employers: Smoky Hill United Methodist Church is pleased to sponsor a Career Expo April 16, 2009 from 10am to 4:30pm at 19491 E. Smoky Hill Road, Centennial, CO 80015. As a Community Resource Center, connecting Aurora and Centennial professionals is a priority for our community.  We know you are looking for top talent and this region of the Metro area has many individuals ready to make a difference within your organizations. Degreed and non-degreed ... (Read More)

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