Jane and I have been posting a lot recently about interview skills and resume writing. To further explore interview skills and to get a laugh this Friday morning, I thought I’d include a short Borat video on what NOT to do in an interview. WPvideo 1.10 Borat at Job Interview in US and A!
Continue ReadingI’ve heard a lot over the last few months about the popularity of knitting and craft related hobbies. I’m not sure what the exact demographic is but my guess is that it appeals to females age 35 and up. One of my business acquaintances actually started this site and brought in $15,000 in sales in […]
Continue ReadingI recently have gotten some great feedback on the material we’ve been producing on this site. Thank you! I also have received feedback on posting more interviewing advice. The interview is an important opportunity and is the only thing between you and the job. The good news is, they liked your resume and your experiences […]
Continue ReadingIf someone were to make a list of what causes you to not get a job, she/he is sure to include blunder resumes at the top. Avoiding mistakes takes one of the few steps like consulting a professional resume writer, career counselor or searching for internet resources. The list of top 10 mistakes in resumes […]
Continue ReadingHave you ever wondered, “If I am shopping for a home loan, will my credit be affected each time a credit report inquiry is made?” It’s a pretty logical and intelligent question to ask; the answer is: it depends. I know, I ususally hate getting those answers also, but in actuality your credit score will […]
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Continue ReadingThe most important piece of advice I can give someone about remodeling projects really comes down to communicating with your contractors. In my experience of owning 2 properties that I flipped, having someone you can trust, be honest with, and not worry about getting the short end of the stick is key! Of course, there […]
Continue ReadingJust because it seems as if the job market is a good one doesn’t mean you can or should get cocky about getting the job you want. Most of the following sounds like common sense, but you might be surprised by the number of recent graduates who blow off these details prior to an interview. […]
Continue ReadingAre you a supervisor, manager, or an owner of a business and are looking to hire new talent or just want new blood? Many employers are looking to hire new employees, especially with baby boomers retiring from their current positions. The term baby boomer is inclusive of more than 82,826,479 individuals in the United States […]
Continue ReadingEver wonder how some people build a brand for themselves and others don’t? I think about this a lot and yesterday’s Investor’s Business Daily had a good article on “branding yourself” highlighting David Bach, author of “The Automatic Millionaire”, “Smart Women Finish Rich” and more. Bach and his publisher have done an excellent job of […]
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