RESUME TIPSHEET: Make Your Resume WORK For You!Your mileage may vary, but I've never met anyone who was HIRED with just a resume alone. The goal of the resume is to get an interview. You need to start thinking of your resume as an advertisement for YOU.
Pamela's Retention Formula: HR + OR + M/MR = RRI have a simple formula that will enable you to improve your retention percentage. Here it is: HR + OR + M/MR = RR!
Lessons Managers Can Learn From The Army! (Part 3)Often manager erroneously believe that there is no need to know their direct reports besides what they accomplish at work. When you take a sincere interest in people, you can begin to build trust - a key component of team success.
Looking For Work IS WorkHave you been pounding the pavement, sending emails, applying to jobs to no avail? In the midst of all this, bet you are wondering why you are not generating the interest you'd hoped for. Problem: You may not be working as smart as you should-maybe you haven't figured out that looking for work is a full time job. Here are some tips to help you use your time wisely.
Lessons Managers Can Learn From The Army! (Part Two)The rules that the Army uses can certainly be translated to the business world. A new manager especially may find these rules will apply to a organization that desires to be well run. (This is part two of eleven)
EMPTY NEST NO MORE!Congratulations on getting your child through the college experience. As June approaches with its whirlwind of graduation activities culminating in your child's first steps into adulthood, you may think your job is done. Maybe it is and maybe it isn't!
Lessons Managers Can Learn From The Army! Part OneWhile we may not call those who work with us soldiers, the rules that the Army uses can certainly be translated to the business world. Especially if you are a new leader/manager and are trying to make your way-these are good thoughts to pay attention to. Afterall, the Army knows a little bit about leadership!
Handling The Panel InterviewThe key when you are being interviewed by multiple people is to make eye contact with each one as you speak. Take time to weigh your responses but not too much time. Pay attention to the other candidates so you can carefully respond.
Don't Lose Weight:Change Your Lifestyle!It's important to understand that as important as the quantities of food you consume - are the types of food. Wholesome food, free of additives, can help your body stay healthy and may help you to reach your target weight goals. How?
Who cares for the Caregiver?Who is the caregiver? They are the ones who, day in and day out, care for the dying patient. These are the ones who, out of duty, honor and/or love take care of the daily needs of the dying.
L.E.A.D.E.R.S.H.I.P.'Don't tell people how to do things, tell them what to do and let them surprise you with their results.' ~ George S. Patton
“TEN (PLUS ONE) INTERVIEW IDEAS THAT MIGHT JUST GET YOU HIRED!”Everyone knows they should be clean, neat and polished 'looking' when they walk in the door for the interview. That's only part of the preparation though.
When seeking employment, there is something you can do to make yourself memorable to the interviewer: Improve your interview skills. Following are ten (plus one) easy ways to do this. Each will demonstrate positive things about you to the int
First Day Tip Sheet For ManagersCongratulations. You've successfully recruited your new employee. Here are some suggestions to help you start off on the right foot and NOT have that foot walk out of the door! Employee retention from Day One!
Potty Training 101The latest parenting 'thing' is to potty train a baby right out of the womb. As if getting born is not a tough enough situation, you now have to learn how to use the potty before even walk to the bathroom. had I not sen it on national news I would not have believed it!!
