Norma worked for a company as a telecommuter. Her job involved developing training materials. For a few years, she enjoyed the arrangement. Then one day Norma’s company began sending notices of new requirements. Each course had to include a minimum of five objectives. The objectives had to be worded a certain way. They had to […]
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Getting lots of praise? Maybe that’s not a good thing…
Po Bronson’s latest book, NutureShock, raised questions about the value of praise for children. We need to praise children for effort, he says, not for talent. In other words, “You’re very smart” encourages children to rely on their gifts. When faced with a task requiring effort, they retreat: “If it doesn’t come easily, it’s impossible.” […]
Job Search: Does Google Really Ask These Dumb Interview Questions?
A blog claims that Google asks these 16 interview questions. The question you get depends on the job you want. You can read the post here. As you will see from the comments, some readers thought the questions were really dumb. Do they predict success in the workplace? Or are the hiring managers just having […]
“You know why your employees are mad. Now pay to ask them again.”
Recently I talked to a friend who works for an online education service. She was nail-biting frazzled. “Our company just hired a service to survey all the employees about our attitudes,” she said. “The problem is, they know what our problems are. We have a situation where people keep getting asked to do more and […]
“It depends…” Know your organization’s culture.
When clients ask for advice, they’re often frustrated with the answer, “It depends.” But in fact, most career management challenges depend a great deal on your organizational culture. For example: Should you respond to a performance review? In some cultures, being able to accept a bad review and move on is a sign of greatness. […]
Most Common Executive Job Search Question? “Many interviews, no job”
An executive job search can be challenging regardless of the economy. Even during boom times, career consultants often get asked, “Why are my interviews going nowhere?” This question arises when you have no trouble getting invited to interviews but then there is no follow Here is a checklist for you: (1) Are you applying for […]