Introduction. Over the last month or so, there’s been a lot of buzz about employers requesting Facebook passwords so they can view social media information an applicant or employee has designated as private, for example, as “friends only.” And the concerns extend to all the friends of such a person, as their wall posts, etc., MORE >>

We hear it all the time, and for good reason: networking is the most important tool you’ll ever use. The short story is that, at its core, business is about people talking to people. One of the best ways to make lasting connections in any industry is to engage in networking. It is, however, important to do it. MORE >>

Proper and effective follow-up after any kind of interview , informational, phone, or in-person, is incredibly important. Without it you will easily be taken out of consideration for the position. As a hiring manager, I purposely looked for the thank-you notes. If I did not receive one, they were off the list, no matter how qualified they were. MORE >>

Recently the results from a survey sponsored by TheLadders  revealed that resumes are reviewed for six seconds by recruiters and talent professionals before they make the initial ‘fit or no fit’ decision on job candidates. Honestly, what else could you review in only six seconds? What else takes six seconds? Right?), Or estimate. MORE >>

People like “stuff.” ”  We tend to hold onto it year after year. We save and stock up on things that we don’t know what to do with anymore. Maybe we keep things because they hold precious memories or they remind us of our parents, grandparents, past loves or childhood. To part with these precious possessions seems out of the question. MORE >>