Conference Call Etiquette
A conference call is when one or more of the parties are in different locations and situations. We have all been on a conference call where people show up late, become a distraction by forgetting to put their phone on …
The Art and Science of the Face-to-Face Interview
Consider yourself very lucky for being considered for a face-to-face interview. It just means that you survived the first phase of the competition; your résumé projected you as someone deserving of further exploration; and you outshone the vast majority of …
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Women versus Men in Job Interviews and Salary Negotiations
For both genders, anxiety before the interview may be present, but studies show that women handle it better. Women adapt more proactively than men do. Women seek social support from colleagues and friends more than men do. And women are …
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Consider Hiring an Older Skilled Worker
Until recently, companies had smaller budgets, which led to some people being promoted into higher positions or management with little experience. However, good workers do not always make effective managers. To stay competitive in today’s marketplace, companies now need to make …
Not Everyone Wants More Responsibility
As a manager, one of your most important obligations is to make your staff feel truly valued and letting them know that your company, department and you would be worse off without them. In many cases, you recognize the successes of your top performers …
Conventional or Behavior-Based Interviewing?
A job interview has been scheduled for you, but do you know what types of questions you’ll have to answer? This is the dilemma most candidates face. Don’t panic. You can prepare for various types of questions, and I’ll give …
Why are you a Project Manager?
You may be asking why this wasn’t my first blog. I believe we had to establish a relationship before this question was asked. So, why are you a project manager (PM)? If the answer is, why not, then most likely …
Not Everyone Wants More Responsibility
As a manager, one of your most important responsibilities is making your staff feel truly valued and letting them know that your company/department (and you) would be worse off without them. You want to recognize the accomplishments of your top performers. In …
Not Everyone Wants More Responsibility
As a manager, one of your most important responsibilities is making your staff feel truly valued and letting them know that your company/department (and you) would be worse off without them. You want to recognize the accomplishments of your top performers. In …
Keep your Next Meeting on Track
There’s nothing more annoying than a meeting that goes on and on. Whether you’re getting ready for a weekly team meeting or convening a larger group to discuss your company’s or department’s strategy, as a manager it’s your job to …