Hitchhiker in the Corner Office

Have you ever felt as though you are under-compensated for the position in which you fill? Have you contemplated leaving your current position for a higher paid opportunity? Or, are you out of work, having left such a position, but feel as though you shouldn’t be limited to the salary which you used to receive? [...]

Tommy is in the process of interviewing. He has applied for twenty jobs, three of which have asked him for an interview. On the first interview, he walks into the room and is invited to sit across from the interviewer. Aside from the welcome, the first thing that she says to him is, “What do [...]

In a day and time where everyone is talking about life coaches, their applicability and all the benefits they bring to the lives of those they touch, there is another professional who is definitely worth your consideration when it comes to ensuring happiness and stability in the other area of life—your career. A career coach [...]

I just got done reading Christina Binkley’s article in the Wall Street Journal about dressing the part to become a CEO ( Want to be CEO: You Have To Dress The Part) and it could not have it more hard to the candidates today.  Maybe it is the industry that I recruit in, the restaurant [...]

My father taught me at a very young age that life is all about setting goals and attaining them.  One must be resolute and clear with what their goals are and how they want to achieve them.  Ultimately, you are in charge and it is only you that can take the first step.  Stephen Covey [...]

If you’ve made it to the stage where you know which candidate best fits the profile for a position and are ready to make that offer, then you’ve probably come a long way and are excited about getting this position filled. But don’t jump the gun. This is the time to be at your most [...]

It’s often easier to operate when working off a list of the things not “to-do” when compared with a list of things “to-do” during an interview. To that end, below is a list of interview no-no’s that you should know: Showing Up Late—Do not, under any circumstance show up late for an interview. Even if [...]