Yesterday I saw a Ted Talk that was eye-opening. Regina Hartley, works in HR Management at UPS, and said she prefers to consider the “scrapper” over the “silver spoon” because these people have faced adversity and are more likely to address problems and solve them. She asserts that the scrapper’s…
If you’re between jobs or looking to pick up some extra cash, consider signing up to be a “Brand Ambassador” or Field Marketing Representative. These are the folks you see at fairs and major events, or even inside a big box store demonstrating products. Over the past decade I worked…
I’ve moved around a lot bit during my lifetime and racked up quite a bit of experience on how to find a new job in a strange town. Here’s what I’ve learned: 1. In a slow economy, many employers are not willing to pay for relocation expenses, so plan on…