Dear Coach JJ: I worked as a secretary about seven years ago until I decided to stay home and raise my children. I want to get back to working again but am insecure about my job skills, especially since computer use has advanced so much. What should I do? -Seeking Secretarial JobDear Seeking Secretarial Job: [...]
Dear Coach JJ: I just graduated from college but I don't have a new job to start. I am still working at my part time job. I applied for jobs but have not been contacted back. My career objective is non-profit management. What are things I should be doing? -College Grad Needs Career Start Dear College Grad Needs Career [...]
Recently, Jean was featured by the Herald Tribune in an article written by Lindsay Novak about Continuing Your Job Search. See what she had to say below: Out of the blue, I was contacted by a corporate recruiter who said her large firm was looking to hire a handful of people in my field. She [...]
“I have your résumé and I would like to set up an appointment for an interview for X position.” If you are job hunting, those words are golden. The backstory is that you have been applying to job openings for the past three weeks, going to networking events, calling people you know, and following companies [...]
August’s Interview with Bill Thompson focuses on How to be a Superstar in Human Resources! Read on. Q: What do you mean by Superstar in Human Resources? A: You are a Star because you are already in likely the most important profession for two reasons: Employees are so important to any organization for its initial and [...]
Q: The first few weeks and months after hiring a new employee are critical for the mutual success of this hiring process. Onboarding is also known as organizational socialization and was previously known as company orientation. What would you describe as a modern definition of onboarding as it pertains to the human resources function? A: [...]
Q: The US Department of Labor has rules for employers on the topic of travel pay. But, what is the definition of travel pay in the legal context? A: Title 29, Part 785 of the Code of Federal Regulations defines Travel pay in this manner: Time spent traveling during normal work hours is considered compensable [...]
Reconnecting with Your Inner Spirit was originally published in Today’s Florida Women Volume II Issue IX Working on reconnecting with your inner spirit? Set a goal of expanding your horizon with positive actions. Your goal is to do, give or help in your community. Yes, you do have the time and can make a difference. [...]
In the May Interview, Barry Demp discusses how Mastering Networking can be achieved when patterns are broken. Q: Networking, we are repeatedly told, is the best tool to finding a career job, or promoting your business, and staying relevant in your field. What is your definition of networking? A: Networking is a process that provides [...]
In our April interview, computer guru, Wayne Leiser, explains what computers would say... if computers could talk! Q: What is the biggest issue you are seeing with personal or small business computers in 2017? A: PUP Infections (Potentially Unwanted Programs). Most A/V software does not look for PUP infections. They are annoying and will change [...]
