Shades of Grey by Nan Russell
A paperweight sits on my desk, etched in silver the message: Life isn't always black and white. It serves as a reminder there are few absolutes at work (or in life). Yet, it would be easier if there were; if good ideas from bad, trustworthy people from non-trustworthy, and right paths from the wrong ones could easily be discerned. I've learned in twenty years in management that increasing one's perspective increases the grey, as words like always and never become obsolete for describing most sit...

"It's Like Talking to a Brick Wall" Breaking Down Communication Barriers Between You and Your Colle by Hallie Crawford
by Hallie Crawford, MA, CPCC Banners have been going up in neighborhoods around town spotlighting the festive occasion of high school and college graduations. But for some parents, these monumental milestones may be dampened by the fact that many of these beloved graduates will be returning to the roost for an undetermined - and perhaps unwelcome - length of stay. In fact, the U.S. Census Bureau reports that 56% of men and 43% of women between the ages of 18 and 24 live with one or both...

Essential Tips For Finding a Job in Today's Market by Terry Jones
Less than a year ago it seemed that anyone could seek out and ultimately find the job they were looking for. The average Joe could apply nearly anywhere and get hired on within the following week. More recently we've begun to hear that unemployment will rise with the financial crises we're facing. With the economy in a downward spiral and jobs at a standstill, it's going to be a bit more of a challenge to find that "perfect" job. There are certain approaches that have proven effective fo...

Cover Letters: Sell Your Sizzle Not Your Steak by Jim Desantis
Are you interested in changing careers? If you are, will you soon start examining all open jobs in or around your area, if you haven't already done so. Once you are able to find one or more jobs that meet or exceed your expectations, you will likely start submitting your resume. But, before you do that, you will want to place a focus on creating seperate cover letters for each position you are interested in. If you already have a cover letter developed, you need to rethink it. If yo...

Get The Job With The Right References by Jim Desantis
Are you thinking about finding a new job or changing careers completely? If you are, you need to craft a resume that gives you a competitive edge in this tough job market. Although resumes can be complicated and nerve-wracking to develop, they are a lot easier to write than you might think. You just need to know how to avoid the many problems or complications that arise and, for many resume writers, a major problem has to do with references. There is a good chance that you will be ask...