In an interview, it is important to show interest in the position for which you are applying. As an interviewer, I don’t want to walk away from an interview thinking, “Does this person really want this job?” Express your interest, show them that you want the position and are willing to work hard for it. […]
According to a recent U-T San Diego article, the saga of the long-term unemployed continues, with millions of Americans still unable to find new jobs in a timely manner. The article profiles two San Diegans who are among the 5 million Americans who have been unemployed more than 27 weeks. Significant gaps in work history […]
Over the past few years, I have witnessed a growing trend of increased educational and technical requirements for workers across a number of different job sectors. A new survey from the Society for Human Resource Management and Achieve found that, compared to 10 years ago, there are more jobs with specific technical requirements and a higher […]
This week on Good Morning San Diego we talked about knowing when it is time to leave your current job. What kinds of things should you be on the look out for? How do you go about making the transition professionally and respectfully?[wpvideo hpTGX01P]
[wpvideo kDHPgZ3Z] This week on KUSI’s Good Morning San Diego, I talk about the important role nonverbal communication plays in a job interview. When interviewing, nonverbal communication and body language are just as important as the words you say. To make a good first impression, it is critical to have your nonverbal communication messages match […]
How would you describe your body language during interviews? Good or bad? If you haven’t given it much thought, then now may be a good time. Your overall presentation counts, including what you movements project to the interviewer.
This video from The Wall Street Journal ponders what business students should be studying to make themselves attractive to employers. When I’ve been ask to speak at colleges, I’ve always emphasized that the more diverse you are, the more engaging and professional you will be in an interview. Do you consider yourself a well-rounded business […]
I noticed this interesting article in the New York Times. It examines marital status and how employment levels differed during the recession for married and unmarried women. Certainly, hard economic times complicate lives in more ways than one. It’ll be interesting to follow the plethora of research that’s sure will arise about the impacts of […]
Spesso, grandi scoperte si verificano quando gli altri pensano si sono persi. “Often, the greatest discoveries occur when others think you are lost.” This quote attributed to Christopher Columbus has been on my mind this week. I was speaking at yesterday’s Boardroom session and commented on how when we let our minds wander, all kinds […]
I’m very excited to announce that my first book will be published later this year. It’s a personal and professional memoir, with lots of employment and general business insights. Some of the inspiration for the book from an article I did a few years back with Biz San Diego magazine. After that Q & A, […]
