Respect at Work: Are you earning it or losing it?
“Respect yourself and others will respect you.” –Confucius “Respect commands itself and can neither be given nor withheld when it is due.” –Eldridge Cleaver You can’t gain respect by reading quotes like these. You can’t buy your team’s respect. You can’t have it handed to you on a silver platter from an outgoing leader. […]
Is Your Middle Tennessee Job Candidate Lying About his Work History? You may not be able to tell
Fakereferenceservice.com Thereferencestore.com Careerexcuse.com Ever heard of any of these sites? If not, take just a minute to check them out – you may be shocked by what you find… Applicant dishonesty is certainly nothing new. Desperate and unethical job seekers commonly “embellish” their resumes or using relatives as references. But now, unscrupulous candidates have a […]
Are You a Recent Graduate in Middle Tennessee? Get Ready for a Tough Job Hunt
It’s tough out there. You know what I’m talking about, especially if you know (or are) a recent college graduate who’s tackling a job search alone. Although hiring by on-campus recruiters has increased by 10 percent, the class of 2012 still faces a mixed job market. Here are a few facts and stats that put […]