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“Executive ability is deciding quickly and getting someone else to do the work.” – John G. Pollard
Timing is everything in life and in business. Too young for the early days Wall Street boom, too old for the Internet boom and just right for every major recession since WWII. But opportunity is what you make of [...]

“When I was a boy of fourteen, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be twenty-one, I was astonished at how much he had learned in seven years.” – Mark Twain
What’s that sound you hear? Ah yes, the sound of the seconds [...]

“Well, you know, I was a human being before I became a businessman.” – George Soros
One of my friends just got a job. Believe it or not, it took him over a year (yes, 1 year). But, he kept a positive attitude, was diligent and has finally landed. So you are probably thinking that this [...]

“The height of your accomplishments will equal the depth of your convictions.” – William  F. Scholavino
The quest for a new job can be taxing and discouraging at times, all the more so if you are unemployed. Companies have picked up their hiring (evidenced by a slight dip in the unemployment rate) after returning to profitability [...]

“It is every man’s obligation to put back into the world at least the equivalent of what he takes out of it.“  – Albert Einstein
You know the old saying “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger”. I’ve had many jobs that tested that quote and, while it probably has some truth to it, that is [...]

“No time for losers ‘Cause we are the champions – of the world” – Freddie Mercury
We all need to work (unless you are independently wealthy). So why not make work a great experience? Why not provide benefits that make people feel good about getting up every morning and going to work? The companies on the [...]

“A sale is not something you pursue, it’s what happens to you while you are immersed in serving your customer.” – Anonymous
You know the  old saying, a good salesperson can sell anything. I’m sure there is some truth to it, but to be a successful salesperson takes a certain personality and skill-set that (in my [...]

“Programming today is a race between software engineers striving to build bigger and better idiot-proof programs, and the Universe trying to produce bigger and better idiots. So far, the Universe is winning.” – Rich Cook
The vast majority of companies have some form of technology, but not may companies are drive technology. There are the usual [...]

“Sometimes it takes an expert to point out the obvious.” – Scott Allen
Consulting is “The act of providing information, analysis, and recommendations” and is a career choice that is very different than most. To be a successful consultant, you need to have great interpersonal skills, a high level of confidence, good communications skills and a [...]

“Some people dream of success… while others wake up and work hard at it.” – Unknown
The posts over the next few days are about focusing on the source of jobs – companies. Yes, headhunters, job search sites and networking are all great ways to get a job, but let’s face it – all of [...]