January 20, 2010
Connecting with someone you don’t know can be intimidating, but it is important. Whether you’re applying for an internship or trying to get a full-time job, reaching out by phone can help you land a face-to-face meeting. Use these tips: Dealing with an executive assistant. When you call, there’s a…
January 15, 2010
When you’re applying for jobs, storytelling can catch an employer’s interest. It’s fairly easy to use an anecdote in a cover letter, but it can be trickier to incorporate tales of what you’ve done in your resume. Keep these guidelines in mind when you’re creating a story-based resume: Use an…
December 23, 2009
Anger is a strong emotion. A balanced approach to effectively handling anger allows you to have emotional integrity and stay healthy. Did you know that the stress response associated with extreme anger increases your risk for heart attack and stroke? And this increased risk persists for 2-3 hours after an…