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Suffering a Shortage of Applicants? A Checklist Covering the Top 10 Reasons Why
November 28, 2018 by Jan Shawkey"When a corporate recruiting function conducts an audit, I find that the resulting data usually reveals that the recruiting problems that dramatically restrict applications routinely occur during the same steps of the “recruiting funnel...Category: Employee Development and Support, Employment, Special: ArticlesComments Off on Suffering a Shortage of Applicants? A Checklist Covering the Top 10 Reasons Why
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The Dos and Don’ts of Resume Editing
November 27, 2018 by Jan Shawkey"To demystify some of the ambiguities surrounding the resume editing process, here’s a hand-picked list of some of the most important dos and don’ts to be aware of during this stage...Category: Editing/Proofreading, Resumes, Special: ArticlesComments Off on The Dos and Don’ts of Resume Editing
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Head for the Door If You Spot These Red Flags During a Job Interview
by Jan Shawkey"Ever get an uncomfortable feeling in your stomach during a job interview?..Category: Job Interviews, Nonverbal Communication, Special: ArticlesComments Off on Head for the Door If You Spot These Red Flags During a Job Interview
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Three Quests for Errors
November 26, 2018 by Jan ShawkeyCategory: Business Writing, Special: Articles, Writing SkillsComments Off on Three Quests for Errors
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Getting Things Off Your Mind
by Jan Shawkey"Even very important things can be on cruise control and not on your mind...Category: Special: Articles, Work ProductivityComments Off on Getting Things Off Your Mind
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Big Data for Humans: The Importance of Data Visualization
November 16, 2018 by Jan Shawkey"We must all remember that in the end, the consumer of the product of all artificial intelligence or machine learning endeavors will be people...Category: Special: Articles, Visual CommunicationComments Off on Big Data for Humans: The Importance of Data Visualization
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Personal, Tangible Greetings: Why and When to Send Them
by Jan Shawkey"When is the last time you sent a card or note to a business associate?..Category: Letters, Special: Articles, Writing SkillsComments Off on Personal, Tangible Greetings: Why and When to Send Them
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Avoid the Comparison Trap: How to Focus on Your Own Career, Not Your Co-Worker’s
November 15, 2018 by Jan Shawkey"Career-building isn't about the chase; it's an ultra-marathon, not a sprint...Category: Persuasive Messages, Special: Articles, Workplace ConflictComments Off on Avoid the Comparison Trap: How to Focus on Your Own Career, Not Your Co-Worker’s
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What is GTD (Getting Things Done)?
by Jan ShawkeyCategory: Special: Videos, Work ProductivityComments Off on What is GTD (Getting Things Done)?
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Why Leaders Struggle with Accountability
November 14, 2018 by Jan ShawkeyAccording to Marlene Chism (photo, left), "Most leaders want to create an accountable culture, yet struggle with the process...Category: Employee Development and Support, Special: ArticlesComments Off on Why Leaders Struggle with Accountability