Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States that commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The day when 13 colonies decided the team they had been a part of was no longer working for them, so they declared their independence and formed a new nation—The United States of America!
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The Independent Team Player
Published June 30, 2014 Employment ClosedTags: At work, Attitude, Career advice, fourth of july, Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, independence, Interview Questions, Job Skills, team players, team work, Workforce Solutions
Storytelling + Interviews
Published December 9, 2013 Employment ClosedTags: Career advice, Employment, Houston, Houston jobs, How to find a job, Interview, Interview Questions, Job Search, job seekers, jobs, Preparation, Storytelling, Workforce Solutions
Whether it’s in a painting, photograph, movie, song, commercial, video, or a good-ol’ book – we all love a good story. However, I never thought to connect the art of storytelling to interviewing until I read an article on applying storytelling skills in interviews. Consequently, storytelling has become more important to me in my work. Continue reading ‘Storytelling + Interviews’
Hiring that Entrepreneurial Spirit, not the Entrepreneur
Published October 21, 2013 Employment ClosedTags: Career advice, Employers, entrepreneur, entrepreneurial spirit, Houston jobs, How to find a job, HR Policy, Interview Questions, job hunting, Job Search, job seekers, Overqualified, Workforce Solutions
I have a lot of experience when it comes to interviewing. I have been the interviewer and the interviewee on several occasions, and one of the most unnerving questions asked during any interview is “where do you see yourself in five years?” Most of the time, people with an entrepreneurial spirit, although they plan on being with the company for the long run, also have personal goals outside the job. That’s why this question can be a deal maker or deal breaker. I believe that every company would want someone with an entrepreneurial spirit rather than a person who is simply an entrepreneur. These are the people who challenge the norm, have original opinions that move a discussion forward, and act with tenacity and determination.
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Your Research is Gold – Part 2
Published June 24, 2013 Employment 1 CommentTags: Career advice, Employment, Houston jobs, How to find a job, Interview Questions, job hunting, Job Search, job seekers, Preparation, Resume, Workforce Solutions
In my previous blog, Your Research Is Gold – Part 1, I mentioned that job seekers tend to provide the same information in their cover letters and resumes, and then repeat this exact same information in an interview. When I interviewed applicants for my company, many interviews surprisingly went something like this:
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