Experience Matters

In any career, it takes time to get up to speed to learn your craft. Years ago, when I first moved to a new town in Arizona, my mom took me to a new dentist. He was right out of dental school and reasonably priced. But even at 13 years old, I noticed he took a long...

Can Smoking Cost you the Gig?

Years ago it seemed like everyone at work smoked; even at their desk. I know, hard to believe in today’s environment. Heck, I even remember when people would smoke in the supermarket. What you see on “Mad Men” is typical of how much attitudes have...

References in the Job Search

We all know that smart employers will do a full background check on any prospective candidate before making an offer. That’s because a poor choice can be costly if it turns out they hired a deadbeat, a crook, drug addict, or drama queen. But I also believe that...