In some situations, you will have to work hard on the small things, and writing your resume is one of such times. Besides, you only get to impress the recruiter in a matter of six seconds.
Tag: Manager
Whisper: I Slept With My Bully
I love your column Whisper and I hope by sharing my story, perhaps some young girl out there will learn from my mistakes and maybe save herself from evil.
How To Fire Somebody Right
The hardest part of being a manager is having to let go of a subordinate. I have done it before and to tell you the truth, the first time it is hard, the subsequent times that I do let go of staff isn’t easier just because I have done it before. This conversation is gut-wrenching…
Guest Post: Back To Barista
A keen eye and nose to sniff out a good article. I found #UptightPrettyGirl’s post and found her perspective on her barista job very astute and love that she was brutally honest about her feelings. Too many of us just grit our teeth and work at the job we hate. If you love her writings,…
Swallowing Criticism With Pride
It is not easy to graciously accept constructive criticism. Many people struggle with receiving feedback even it’s completely accurate. For some as soon as the words critique are mentioned, their minds begin to race searching for an explanation for the seeming assault on their person. And they look for an angry reply to rationalize their…
A Word Of Advice: I’m Being Singled Out
Hi Kally! How have you been? Let me jump right into my problem. You see, a new manager has just joined the company and he has been assigned to lead my team. While under his leadership, we are able to work effectively and efficiently and our productivity numbers are up. That’s really great! Our management…
What Are Your Career Goals
Most hiring managers will always like to know your career goals during an interview session. The reason for this is because job interviews are never about the interviewee, but about the business’ problem that the hiring manager needs to address. Even then, interviewers still need to ask about a candidate’s career ambitions as well as…
