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By Kate Lorenz on Jul 28, 2010 in Featured, Interviews, Job Surveys | 289 Comments
In her new book “What Your Body Says,” Sharon Saylor writes, “The most influential part of communication is your nonverbal. Your nonverbal can actually destroy or produce the results you want, such as inspiring employees to do better work, calming angry customers, creating fans in the marketplace and closing sales.” And according to a new [...]
By Kaitlin Madden on Jul 16, 2010 in Career Advice, Featured, Office Etiquette | 14 Comments
At first glance, communication can seem pretty easy. You started doing it when you were born, and you’ve been doing it every day since … how can you not be awesome at it, right? Well, as it turns out, effective communication is a surprisingly fickle beast. It’s also a highly underestimated business tool. Done right, [...]
By anthony balderrama on Jan 21, 2010 in Featured, Interviews | 115 Comments
In the workplace, a handshake is supposed to be a quick gesture that says, “Hello, I’m here, I’m engaged, I’m assertive, I’m professional.” Yes, those few seconds when you grab another person’s hand and move it vertically for a second or two should convey something about you as a person. Ridiculous? Maybe, but people expect [...]
By CareerBuilder blogger on Dec 17, 2009 in Featured, Resume | 21 Comments
Now that we’re in a new year, we want to make sure that you’re armed with best information so that you can land a job ASAP. Many factors played into your not being able to find a job in 2009. While the economy and the job market had plenty to do with it, there comes [...]
By anthony balderrama on Jun 9, 2009 in Featured, Fun Jobs, Fun stuff, Jobs | 2 Comments
Last weekend was the big debut for Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, TX with a George Strait concert. Being a Dallas native myself, I’ve kept up with the media coverage of the stadium even though I don’t live there anymore. Having seen the stadium in various stages of its construction, I’ve been amazed for the past [...]
By Kate Lorenz on Mar 20, 2009 in Featured, Job Descriptions, Jobs | 5 Comments
When you’re searching for a new job or career, a common refrain heard is “Go back to school.” Today more than ever, that’s easier said than done. Riddle me this: Who is going to foot the bill? The skyrocketing cost of education coupled with the widespread squeeze on people’s bank accounts and time, makes pursuing a [...]
By CareerBuilder blogger on Nov 6, 2008 in Featured | 0 Comments
Cell phones shouldn’t even enter the boardroom, but if they do, turn them to vibrate mode. Interrupting meeting progress with your calls is distasteful and disrespectful. If you’re expecting an obligatory phone call, either skip the meeting or let everyone in the room know in advance the call might happen and excuse yourself quietly when (and if) it does.
By CareerBuilder blogger on Oct 10, 2007 in Employment Trends | 2 Comments
Etiquette seems to be the word of the day today – at least in the workplace. So far, I’ve seen an article on MSN about cubical etiquette and then on the way to work, I came across an article in the Red Eye, an edition of the Chicago Tribune. It was titled, “Oh, Behave! Etiquette [...]
