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
Pay it Forward
I recently had the opportunity to talk with Erin Serkaian, who works at another non-profit about how my organization uses social media. The conversation was wonderful and very beneficial for both of us! Back when I started dabbling in social media, lots of friends, colleagues and strangers offered their advice and best tips and general … Continue reading Pay it Forward
Formal Speech
The more I talk with friends, colleagues and just people in general, the more I realize we all communicate in two very different forms of speech. Most of us reserve formal speech for the office or when we meet new people. As we get to know our co-workers and friends better we lapse into a … Continue reading Formal Speech
As you well know, Time is Money
How do you determine what your time is worth? How about your expertise? Knowledge? Advice? We all give our advice and suggestions to friends and family for free. Is there a right time to stop this practice (maybe not for your family, but friends and friends of friends)? Kate Ottavio has not one, but two … Continue reading As you well know, Time is Money