The process of interviewing for a job is akin to auditioning for a coveted position among a reality talent show such as American Idol.  A job applicant competes as one among hundreds, if not thousands, is granted but a few minutes to demonstrate his talents, and faces judges armed with solid job criteria as well […]
When an animal displays a high level of intelligence and sociability, biologists and nature lovers praise the creature for its almost human qualities. The inference is that human beings possess the most highly evolved brains of all the life forms on Planet Earth. However, there is much that we can learn from the animal kingdom, […]
There is a concept that holds that the universe contains everything we need, essential to our survival and happiness, and that the universe, in turn, is contained within each one of us. Although a best seller entitled The Secret hinted that this concept is largely unknown, it is actually an ages-old hypothesis with its roots […]
Too many women bought into the fairy tale that we could have it all. We wanted to believe that we could truly balance a family and a house with well-paying, growth-oriented careers and interesting, extra-curricular pursuits. Now we know that there is no such thing as having it all without sacrifice to our sanity or […]
The Internet’s dominance as a job search tool demands that applicants follow specific protocols if they wish to maximize their potential for employment. This is particularly true of employers who require candidates to email their documents as opposed to posting them on company Websites. The first rule of thumb, in these cases, is to ensure […]
To say that the job market is tight is the understatement of the last half-century. If you are fortunate enough to be earning a salary, think carefully before you do so something that could turn your paycheck into unemployment benefits. In other words, we strongly advise you to be above board with your managers. If […]
