Jumping Back in the Work Force After a Break

You’d think that in our society there would be allowances for people who chose to take off some time for one reason or another. You’d think that when they were hunting for a job that people would understand some of the personal issues that people have to deal with...

Sticky Conversations

Can you just feel the sickness in your stomach right now? That feeling when you know that you have to have a conversation that you are NOT looking forward to, but know you need to have. It plagues you for days before you have to face the inevitable and then the moment...

Making a Cold Call Fun

If you are in business in any capacity, you’ve made cold calls. If you’ve had to call anyone out of the phone book for any service whatsoever, you’ve made a cold call.So why are cold calls so HARD for people to make? How come people DRED making cold calls and how come...

How to Engage Someone in a Lively Conversation

I have found that the best way to get someone to respond positively to you is to LIKE them!Seriously! It is so easy!!! Plus, it works.I’ve recently started a new position as a professional headhunter. I’ve always done professional networking and marketing for...

Is it Okay to Ask Someone’s Age?

I ask you the question: Is it okay to ask a person: “How old are you?”Because of this question, I’m going through culture shock!! I even grew up here and I’m still going through culture shock!Today was about the 5th time in a week that I’ve been asked: “how old are...