Category Archives: Reading

How Long is too Long to Stay at a Job ?

  The title alone How Long is Too Long to Stay in A Job? took me down memory lane. I worked at a company for over a decade as a receptionist. The position allowed flexibility and plenty of down time … Continue reading

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The Good Samaritan

The Good Samaritan to do list- Low impact ways to be a stranger who steps up  Have tissue on hand. There’s nothing like the passing of a Kleenex to a teary person to say, “I see you’re hurting, but I … Continue reading

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Wisdom

Like intelligence, wisdom has no single definition, and different researchers measure it in different ways. I believe it has three dimensions: cognitive, reflective, and compassionate. The cognitive is about the desire to uncover deeper meaning. A wise person is always … Continue reading

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Do you have any questions for me

When an interviewer asks you this question, it is very important that you have an answer. Many candidates make the mistake of saying that they have no questions at the end of the interview. What this does is communicate to … Continue reading

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What Is Your Greatest Weakness?

What are your weaknesses? This question is fraught with opportunities to sink an interview. You should never answer the question with your weaknesses that are consistent with the key to success factors of the job that you are trying to … Continue reading

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