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Have You Thanked Your Mentor Lately?

Debbie Harper — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 18:59:08 +0000

Thanksgiving is less than two short weeks away. For many of us Thanksgiving marks the start of the “year end crunch.” Yearly and quarterly numbers have to be met. Business plans completed. Budgets finalized. Staffing plans approved. Next year’s kick off coordinated. New hires onboarded so they can hit the ground running in 2012. Add [...]

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Hiring Mistakes – Vetting the Candidate

Debbie Harper — Wed, 04 May 2011 14:53:32 +0000

“But he was such a good fit on paper!” How many times have you heard that description of a failed hire? Unfortunately, the paper is only part of the story. It’s the person behind the paper that matters. The answers to three key questions will most often determine the success of a hire. CAN they [...]

Why You Didn’t Get the Job – Really

Debbie Harper — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 20:10:05 +0000

You interviewed for the perfect position. It was a perfect fit for you. You presented all of your qualifications in great detail. You told illuminating anecdotes that documented your achievements. You may even be the greatest candidate to have ever crossed their threshold. Yet you didn’t get the job. Why? The answer is simple - because it’s not about you. I know this sounds cold, but read on.

Facebook Faux Pas

Debbie Harper — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 01:59:08 +0000

Facebook privacy concerns are back in the news with the announcement of its new enhancements and collaboration tools. The reality is that anything you put on web will be accessible to someone, and Facebook is no exception.