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Hiring Former Military is a Smart Move

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Every civilized country has given deference to those who picked up arms to defend their home soil. You may debate whether the word “civilized” belongs in the same sentence as “war,” but out of love of country and to protect their values and families, organized military organizations have fought for what they believed in for centuries. To love something greater than one’s own life defines uninhibited, unabashed and unconditional love. We say these words or… Read More »Hiring Former Military is a Smart Move

How to Sculpt a Job Posting

Someone made a comment on a Twitter chat session that recruiters are terrible resume writers. I tend to agree. It is ironic that people who are buried daily in resumes get stuck in writing their own and often need coaching to get it right. It isn’t because they are not expert in analyzing every detail to match up skills with job specifications. On the contrary it is exactly because of that reason: they are so… Read More »How to Sculpt a Job Posting

Help Wanted: Dull and Boring People

How many recruiters would ever conduct a search for candidates who bring absolutely no originality to the table? The practice is actually more common than you might think. While every person has worth and there is a niche for just about everyone, most hiring managers would prefer to interview the go-getters and hire them to ignite their teams. On the surface the choice between these two extremes would seem to be obvious, but if some… Read More »Help Wanted: Dull and Boring People

Are You a Bramble Bush?

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One story that has been around for centuries gives us meaning today. From the Hebrew Bible comes the allegory of a quarrel between the olive tree, the fig tree and the grape vine about who should be king. Each decided to decline and keep their day jobs bearing fruit [actually, I added the “day job” part]. Only the lowly bramble steps up and begins making threats to the others as to the consequences of not… Read More »Are You a Bramble Bush?

Optimism in Times of Trial

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There is a raging debate on how much bad news we should share with those around us. My day usually begins with reading several newspapers keeping an eye on the business and careers sections because that is the way in which I can keep informed on things that apply to my work. Often my cut-and-paste mentality kicks into high gear and I share things that interest me with my colleagues. Private emails and follow-up phone… Read More »Optimism in Times of Trial