by Mike Kennerknecht | Nov 8, 2014 | education/training
Chances are you’ve heard of The Golden Rule, which prescribes: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” It turns out, there’s a better rule to live and work by: The Platinum Rule. Unlike The Golden Rule, The Platinum Rule by Dr. Tony Alessandra...
by Pete Radloff | Nov 8, 2014 | networking/interviewing
There’s quite a bit of chatter about candidate experience these days, and rightfully so. For far too long, candidates would be treated more like a number or a task than a human being, in essence, it’s about respect. However that has begun to change, and...
by Oscar Pearson | Nov 8, 2014 | on the job
Watched live by over 12-million people last month, Mat Franco became the first magician to win America’s Got Talent and preparation for the show’s return next year is already underway. Rightly so – the best skills, knacks and party tricks are handed center stage...
by Olivia Burrell-Jackson | Oct 11, 2014 | Career Advice
Recently I had the pleasure of attending the International City/County Manager’s Association (ICMA) 100th anniversary celebration in North Carolina. There were many informational sessions and as an MPA student the knowledge I learned there was invaluable. The last...
by Erica Tew | Oct 8, 2014 | Career Advice
Emails, notes, and letters: whichever method you choose to thank the interviewer, the goal is the same. You want to thank the hiring manager for taking the time to interview you and show your interest towards the position. What is a Thank You Letter? A post-interview...