by Lori Sassoon | Feb 2, 2013 | Career Advice, networking/interviewing
Am I the only one that hates the idea of networking? You know, putting yourself out there to the professional world in a match.com sort of way? Something about networking, the verb, has always seemed a bit contrived and artificial to me. And when I read the reams of...
by Corey Hurwitz | Feb 1, 2013 | Innovations, Social Media
Historically, gossip and rumors in the workplace have been vigorously discouraged principally because of their harmful effects on employees and the distractions they cause. The conduit for such idle and mischievous banter was confined largely to hallway whispers and...
by Mark F. Weinberg | Feb 1, 2013 | About the Public Sector, Trends
At least one interpretation of former Speaker of the House Tip O’Neil’s declaration that “All politics is local” suggests that while people may support or reject an issue on a national basis, they tend to actually vote in ways that impact them...
by Paul Luizzi | Feb 1, 2013 | Career Advice, networking/interviewing
Over the last few years I have been fortunate enough to be able to sit as an interview assessor for high level positions within city government. As an assessor you are able to observe many things about the candidates during the process. This includes body language,...
by Camille Roberts | Feb 1, 2013 | Career Advice, networking/interviewing
Nobody needs to tell you that today’s job market is highly competitive. Recruiters and hiring managers receive a large number of resumes for every open position. How can youreally stand out? There are strategies that go beyond catchy titles or keywords on the résumé....