May 3rd, 2008
I spent my day doing ballon art as a clown at Towsontown Festival. A local festival for local business here in Maryland. By the end of my very long day, I was asked to do a birthday party next weekend for a 10 year-old birthday party. I had no business cards, flyers, or even word […]
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April 29th, 2008
There are many people today who lose their jobs for one reason or another. Some lose their jobs by no fault of their own, and others actually assist the organization in their termination by misbehaving, doing something unethical, like stealing, lying, questionable decisions that impact customers, suppliers and the list goes on.
It so important to […]
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April 21st, 2008
Welcome Scott Allen to Interview Chatter today! He is my guest and I am pleased to share him with all of my readers here at Interview Chatter. Scott Allen helps companies transform virtual relationships into real business using social media and social networking. He is author of The Virtual Handshake and The Emergence of the […]
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February 7th, 2008
Does a Severance Package Equal Termination? In a word “yes“. But take a look at this question I received tonight that sparked this post:
“Is it considered being fired when you negotiate a severance package and agree neither you nor the company will ever talk about the reason for you leaving (although they wanted you to)?”
Let […]
By Darlene McDaniel -- 5 comments
January 5th, 2008
When is the perfect time to change jobs? The question below was posed to one of the many groups I belong to as a blogger. I truly felt it was an appropriate question to share here at Interview Chatter. I will also share my response to the question and some additional information shared by another member.
I’m in a […]
By Darlene McDaniel -- 3 comments
December 27th, 2007
This is a great article, A Hiring Manager’s Diary Includes Valuable Lessons, found on Columbus Business First. Here is the article in its entirety, written in September 2002. I will share my thoughts later. But the lessons are still applicable to anyone in the midst of a job change. If you are in the market […]
By Darlene McDaniel -- 1 comment
November 21st, 2007
This post is part 3 of an ongoing Apprentice Challenge for B5media Business Channel Bloggers. Our first challenge: Bring in the Dough: Yielding Wealth In Your Own Business, and part 2, Facing the Lead Dilemna in Your Small Business. Feel free to take this journey with us! Enjoy!
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The local newspaper just called: they would like to do […]
By Darlene McDaniel -- 9 comments
November 19th, 2007
Here is a non-traditional way you can help market yourself in your job search. Given the direction we are going in with technology, “keeping up with the Jones’ is not a bad idea!
Online Resume? Yep, before I get too deep into this post, let me just say - Get One! Create One! I like this […]
By Darlene McDaniel -- 4 comments
September 30th, 2007
I wanted my readers to have another opportunity to sign-up for Tough Questions? Great Answers! Webinars that are available in the month of October. Who should attend? Everyone! Anyone who is in the process of interviewing for a new position. Anyone who would like to get promoted and would like some coaching prior to the […]
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May 19th, 2007
Video Job Postings is my short definition of what Austin Hill, Ben Yoskovitz and Fred Ngo are building at their great new startup StandoutJobs.com. Their intention is to change the face of recruiting. The Video presentation that Jeremy Wright and the team at B5Media put together for their current job openings is an excellent tool […]
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