Q: Do I need to list references on my resume? Or will "References Available Upon Request" suffice?A: Opinions vary on this topic. If you have a reference at each position, what I recommend is that this be included within the...
The Projective Project Meeting
A tip I shared with my students this past week can also be applied to keeping your people on track on their projects.I suggested this week to my advisees that they meet with me each term by the third week...
Bringing out the best in your interviewees
Nerves are a natural part of the interviewing process. Sometimes, despite our best efforts, we can come across a lot differently in an interview than we actually do in any other setting. It takes a savvy interview style to pull...
“Folding” your way to effective job searches
You may use a number of job sites for your searches.How do you keep up with all the sites and all the searches?One method that has worked for me over the years has been to email myself copies of jobs...
Putting the Human Back in Human Resources
What processes are keeping you from attracting and retaining talent? Some things to consider when looking at the mission of your human resources functions - Do we regularly engage in feedback with our associates (and not just the "scheduled" review...
Did You Say Thank You?
If you really want that job you just interviewed before, thank your interviewer(s) properly. - If you are able to get the email address of those who interviewed you, send a brief note thanking them for your interview and expressing...