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Are you working for or with an idiot? This book is quite funny, insightful, and a quick read. You can find it on Amazon (hard copy & Kindle), as well as Netlibrary.com (if you wish to give it a free trial run before buying).…



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Let's compare how you prep for both and how you conduct yourself during & after.



To prep, you:

Pick out a great outfit; something impressive, yet not too over-the-top.…

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What sort of healthy practice could those stigmatized smokers at your place of work be doing?…



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Both were designed to serve a humane means to a grisly end, with neither inventor wishing for their creations to be used in the manner to which they evolved. Luckily, where they differ is that you don't have to let the cubicle kill your morale.



While more innovative and ergonomic versions are popping up in the… Continue

If you're an American working overseas or at home for a foreign-based company, this insight can help you bridge the culture gap and gain your colleagues' trust a little faster. If you're someone working with Americans, this entry can help explain how our culture operates with regard to greeting one another.



The "Hi, How Are You?" Twitch…

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Recently, I came across an article online mentioning that including an Objective line in a résumé is a no-no. I say an Objective is a necessary compromise and will tell you why.



* Is there a need for one?

* What are some examples?

* The risk is worth it!

* What happens if I don't list one?

* What if I'm not looking for a job right now?

* The Bottom Line.



Is there a need for one?

If you're a recuiter screening hundreds of résumés per day, the… Continue

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"Jugaad are things poor but clever people do to make the most of the resources they have. They do what they need to do, without regard to what is supposed to be possible (Wikipedia)."



Jugaad is working… Continue

(My blog targets people outside of Recruitment. Nonetheless, I thought my colleagues would be able to relate and forward the advice along to those outside our realm.)



Does your current job situation leave you empty, defeated, angry, morally devoid, or just bored? Any of these feelings is sure to fuel the fire by tanking your job satisfaction and performance. What can be done?



The economy keeps popping cyanide pills and layoffs make the life of a lemming look much more… Continue