A person once told me that she would rather clean the floor of Grand Central Station with her own toothbrush than network. Comments like this kind of sum up our overall attitude about networking. For many people, introvert or not, networking is like falling into the black hole. Scary, tiresome, unproductive, mysterious and endless – is this YOU? I may not be able to turn you into the poster child for networking. However, I...
Communication skills are vital, both in the workplace and when trying to secure a position. Too often, individuals think of communication as a one-way street, ignoring the value and importance of truly listening. Dorothy Tannahill-Moran discusses how poor listening skills cost lots of people job opportunities during the interview. Dorothy also gives Tim Muma some tips on how to improve in this area and how it can help your...