More and more employers are checking the social media profiles and posts of potential hires. Any post or group that could be taken out of context, or construed to make you out as "somebody who likes a racist joke, drinks too much booze or maybe is a bit too fond of guns" can be grounds … Continue reading Background Checks Now Include Twitter, Facebook and more
Data Entry is Important
Data Entry is not a lot of fun and takes a level of focus that can produce eye strain, but you wouldn’t have the tangible results without it. Having easily accessible data can help you plan for tomorrow, next week, next month and next year. A good database should be searchable and up to date, … Continue reading Data Entry is Important
Why Recognizing Your Employees is Important
A little recognition goes a long way, especially in an office setting. By recognizing your employees and co-workers internally, morale can improve and attitudes shift to be more positive. (External recognition is a topic for another time.) I'm not suggesting that you suggest to your boss that you have a party with hats every time … Continue reading Why Recognizing Your Employees is Important
Lunch with the Boss
Is there such a thing as a casual lunch with your boss? I am not talking about a formal business lunch with clients or even a group lunch with other staff members. In this case, I am talking about the one on one lunch on a given, regular Wednesday. Before my current position, I would … Continue reading Lunch with the Boss
My Single Piece of Advice to 2010 Graduates (PR or not)
I'll be the first to admit, I've made this mistake more than once. A few times, it has worked out well for me. Others have been total disasters. Don’t accept the first job offer that comes your way, just because it is the first. Think about that for a minute. Job hunting is scary. It … Continue reading My Single Piece of Advice to 2010 Graduates (PR or not)