QR codes are those little barcode looking squares that are popping up everywhere. They are an excellent marketing tool. They have some unique applications as well. The article 50 Great Ways to Use QR Codes in the College Classroom lists some unusual uses...
Combining a resume with a business card in a smart, easy to read fashion, is a great way to capture a future employer’s attention. ResuMiniMe is a site that has done a nice job of creating such a card. In just minutes, job-seekers can create a traditional-sized...
Women are passing men in their abilities to get a degree, handle families and garner success at work. As men are falling behind, women are making huge strides. CNN reported that, “For the first time in history, women are better educated, more ambitious and...
Women are becoming a dominant force in sales positions. In the article 10 Most Lucrative Industries for Women it was noted, “A recent study found that women are coming to dominate certain areas of sales, a traditionally lucrative field for those who excel. In...
Showing up to a job interview without researching the company’s background, products and future potential is an error many job applicants make. Even those who have properly researched the company may still make the mistake of not assessing the interviewer’s...
There are some fun sites that can be used to animate pictures to add pizzazz to websites or online classrooms. One of these sites, Voki, is free and is available for non-commercial use. For commercial use, SitePal starts at just $9.95/month. Are you looking for a...
I often speak to students and career groups about how to obtain a dream job or reinvent a career. I have listed some of the most important points from my lectures, with appropriate links to articles, to explain the process. Be sure to click on the links...
QR codes are the latest thing in marketing. They are in the newspapers, on billboards and on just about every kind of marketing material you can imagine. Now you can utilize this amazing new technology to make your business card and/or resume stand out from the...
Due to changes in the economy, many people have been forced to change jobs and learn how to reinvent themselves. Sharon Simpson, aka The Reinvention Diva, contacted me recently to ask me if she could review my book How to Reinvent Your Career. Sharon is a speaker,...
On the first day of work as a pharmaceutical representative in the 80’s, I was struck by the similarity of my newly-hired peers. There were about 10 of us that started at the same time. Nine out of 10 of us were women. I hadn’t given much thought as to whether...
Our guest today is Encore Capital Group's CHRO, Tracy Ting. In this latest episode, we discuss how she spearheaded the creation of a global set of values for Encore. In this episode we also discussed the impact on global employee engagement, metrics for measuring...
Our guest today is OpenText's VP, Susan Hailey. In this latest episode, we discuss how to create high-performance teams around the world. We discuss actionable steps you can take to rebalance your business mindset, to help you think more broadly about job...
The height of COVID-19 saw the drastic increase in the demand for hiring a travel nurse. Dr. Diane Hamilton delves into the many aspects of this job with her sister, Lesley Hamilton of Code Green Travelers. She explains how she guides nurses in securing thirteen-week...
Our guest today is Juniper's Chief HR Officer, Eva Andres. We discuss actionable steps you can take to rebalance your business mindset to help you think more broadly about job candidates and skills, adjust the way in which you work, and focus on emotional...
Our guest today is Chief People Officer of 2K, Bobbie Grafeld. She leads 2K’s People Team, including HRBPs, talent acquisition, total rewards, talent and organization development, employee relations, people operations, and DEI. 2K is a videogame publisher managing...