Archive: February 2011
If we have something in common, I might hire you
Last week, three of my clients found full-time employment. The key for them was reaching out to people (via LinkedIn) with whom they had something in common -- they had either gone to the same school or worked for the same company previously.
Are you a digital drag at work?
So many ways to communicate at the office, so many ways to hang oneself by being a total digital drag. [Photo by Paul Keller] In a poll of 650 North American HR professionals conducted by staffing firm Robert Half,...
Riding the Boeing Bump in your networking efforts
Seattle is certainly no longer a one-company town, but it's impossible not to feel a surge of pride across the region when good things happens to a certain "Chicago-based" aerospace firm. The news last week of Boeing's come-from-behind victory in...
Entrepreneurs, unite! Can't-miss Biznik event this Thursday
For many new and veteran entrepreneurs, one of the biggest drawbacks of working solo is, well, working solo. Sure, it's great to finally be in control of where and when and for whom you work, but often that means working...
Three great tips for communicating powerfully
I recently spoke with Carmine Gallo, author of "The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs: How to be Insanely Great in Front of Any Audience," who attributes career advancement to the way you communicate (including body language), your brand presence and people's perception of you inside and outside your company.
Self-employed? How to get 'group of one' health insurance
Last fall, the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) delivered the exciting news that freelancers, independent contractors, and sole proprietors in our state could now qualify for group health insurance plans by declaring themselves a "group of one."...
A little government help for job growth
It's undoubtedly tough out there finding a job these days. It's equally tough to be a public official in a state or local government trying to allocate a dwindling amount of dollars for crucial economic development programs. According to a...
Communicating your brand: Never mind what you do - what do you stand for?
I recently spoke with Carmine Gallo, the international best-selling author of "The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs: How to be Insanely Great in Front of Any Audience" about some common job-search issues to get his perspectives and guidance.
How to handle an office romance
If you're like a majority of U.S. workers, chances are you've dated, had a fling with, or fallen in love with someone from the office at some point during your professional life. [Photo by Sister72] A new survey of 2,000+...
Networking events shift into high gear for 2011
At the halfway point in February, the networking events around the Puget Sound region are now back in full swing again. Many organizations are holding their first meetups of the year as hiring managers begin looking to fill positions for...
Are hugs appropriate in the workplace?
Depends on where -- and with whom -- you work. Work at a yoga studio, and you're more likely to experience warm and fuzzy displays of affection during the workday than people who work at, say, a bank. [Photo by Julie...
How to crack the code to the secret job market
A good job hunting plan includes identifying a set of employers you want to target so that you can tap into unadvertised opportunities -- also known as the hidden, or secret, job market -- and so that you can focus your efforts like a laser beam, as opposed to a shotgun approach. Once you have a list of 10 companies you want to target, the question becomes, "Now, what?"
Job etiquette: Don't be afraid to speed up the process
Recently, a Hire Ground reader wrote in with a "job etiquette" question. Here's an excerpt: "I applied over a month ago for a position that closed at the beginning of January. ... While researching the position further I ran across the...
New year's resolutions: It's not too late to salvage them
Now that we're five weeks into the new year, I have to ask: how are those resolutions going? [Photo by graymalkn] If your best-laid plans to work out before work, get more rest, or investigate making a career change already...
Employee awards: Yea or nay?
With Hollywood's awards season officially in full swing, I thought it would be fun to discuss on-the-job awards for the rest of us working stiffs. Using Facebook and LinkedIn, I conducted an informal, unscientific poll on what rank-and-file employees and managers...
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