Career Lessons From My Recruiting Desk Part II: Interviewing in 2009
What are your greatest strengths? I am always a little surprised when I still hear people say that interview questions like this one are still the mos...
What are your greatest strengths? I am always a little surprised when I still hear people say that interview questions like this one are still the mos...
Huffington Post | Posted 08.09.2009 | Green
You may not be able to control everything that happens in your office, but there are definitely things you can do to make sure your office is on its w...
Nicole Williams | Posted 08.08.2009 | Living
Your choice of clothing speaks volumes about your personality and your level of professionalism. A black figure-flattering suit with a punch of color says "I am savvy and stylish."
Christine Hassler | Posted 08.07.2009 | Living
Passion is not something you "find" like an apartment, a new restaurant or a great pair of shoes. Discovering your passion is an evolutionary and unique process. Most of us assume passion arrives like a thunderbolt of inspiration, instantly spreading wonderfully warm feelings and clarity about what we should do with our life.
Gretchen Rubin | Posted 08.02.2009 | Living
Nothing can drain the happiness from you faster than a long, unproductive meeting. You're bored; you're not getting anything done; emails are piling up while you sit, trapped.
LifeDev | Posted 08.01.2009 | Living
Thanks to the ever increasing connectivity that technology provides, it's becoming harder and harder to really break free. In fact, for many we've for...
Sharon Glassman | Posted 07.30.2009 | Living
Work that works for us personally may sound like an unreasonable dream in tough economic times. But the good news is, the "ol' daily grind" can result in soul diamonds.
Jen Grisanti | Posted 07.30.2009 | Business
With the current state of the economy, people are looking at their lives and re-evaluating their mission. If Passion is your mission, are you living it?
Fran Barrett | Posted 07.27.2009 | New York
I obligingly responded, "I work at a nonprofit," knowing full well what would follow: "You're kidding - you don't get paid?"
Dr. Hendrie Weisinger | Posted 07.26.2009 | Living
How do we get back in touch with our human nature? The answer lies in using the genius of your instincts. Part I provided three tips; here are three more.
Sharon Glassman | Posted 07.25.2009 | Style
Today, when so many Americans are out of it, changing it, and doing it for themselves, has the definition of work changed?
Dr. Hendrie Weisinger | Posted 07.24.2009 | Living
Is it any wonder that research shows that star performers, effective leaders, and healthier people are better problem solvers than their counterparts?
Abby L. Ferber | Posted 07.24.2009 | Living
Health insurance companies are not in the business of making healthcare easier for us; they are in business.
Stephanie Gertler | Posted 07.24.2009 | Living
My husband took the week off. I can't recall the last time he did that. For the most part, he works to the point of exhaustion.
Sophie Keller | Posted 07.24.2009 | Living
Making the decision to have a baby is not an easy one and one that is not to be taken lightly. Caring for a new soul takes a lot of delicate handling...
Therese Borchard | Posted 07.23.2009 | Living
Today I have the pleasure of interviewing Russell Bishop, currently Senior Editor-at-Large for the Huffington Post. I'm glad that my husband Eric did...
Marc Hershon | Posted 07.21.2009 | Business
Hating, just like everything else in life, can be a healthy habit as long as it's done in moderation.
International Rescue Committee | Posted 07.13.2009 | World
African nations are witnessing a different kind of labor crisis -- the use of young children and teenagers as cheap workers in exploitative jobs and industries.
Gretchen Rubin | Posted 07.12.2009 | Living
Last week's tips offered sixteen suggestions for feeling happier at work by tackling aspects of your work space and your day. But actually, your relat...
Jonathan Littman | Posted 07.11.2009 | Business
Don't be a sucker -- there are other ways to thrive even while stuck in a horrid, open-office plan with the Cubemate you hate. Playing nice won't deliver results.
Karen Leland | Posted 07.11.2009 | Living
Now that the kids are out of school and summer is just peaking around the corner, busy moms need to find a way to manage themselves and their brood. ...
Therese Borchard | Posted 07.09.2009 | Living
I've noticed many more men at pick-up from school and camp, soccer practice and birthday parties. The women? They've gone back to work because there a...
Dr. Hendrie Weisinger | Posted 07.05.2009 | Living
Figuring out your emotional nutrients doesn't have to cost you a lot of money in therapy, but it is one of those tasks that require time and honest self evaluation.
Jennifer Kushell | Posted 07.05.2009 | Living
Finding out how to live in the world that you love starts with understanding that there are countless opportunities and ways to engage in those worlds.
Gretchen Rubin | Posted 07.05.2009 | Living
Being happy at work is, of course, quite related to how much you like your job, but there are small steps you can take to boost your mood. Maintainin...
Jason Mannino | Posted 08.10.2009 | Living