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Reference Check

Reference Check

by | Dec 2, 2014 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers, Management

Question:  Our company is about to hire a new COO who will manage the whole finance department.  We want to be very sure she has strong interpersonal and technical skills.  We have spoken to all of her listed references, and, while they have been off the charts, I...
Lonely at the Top

Lonely at the Top

by | Nov 11, 2014 | Advice, Featured, Management

Question:  I am at the top of my game having just been promoted into the CEO role at a major corporation.  Yet, I am feeling strangely dissatisfied and lonely despite my professional accolades.  It seems as if I attend meeting after meeting and as if I am not...
The Thoughtful Cover Letter

The Thoughtful Cover Letter

by | Oct 21, 2014 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers

Question:  I am applying for C-Suite position with a company. The position description requires a “thoughtful” cover letter.  What does this mean?  How do I draft one? Answer:  As you already know, you need to respond to the skills, traits and qualities listed in the...
Bridging the Gap

Bridging the Gap

by | Sep 30, 2014 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers

Question:  I am a licensed social worker who has been putting time in at law firms and finance companies on Wall Street for the past two decades.  I have been promoted regularly and earn an executive salary.  At the same time, I have taken social services courses to...
Professional Development

Professional Development

by | Sep 9, 2014 | Advice, Featured, Management

Question:  I am a human resources officer, and our company wants to set up really effective professional development programs.  How should we go about doing this?  Answer:  Kudos to you for thinking seriously about this.  Many employees welcome the chance to grow and...
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