Career Tips
A Day in the Life of a Personal Chef
If you’re interested in becoming a personal chef, there are compelling reasons to pursue this career. One reason is the dramatic growth in on-demand services (think job security). According to the American Personal & Private Chef Association, the current number of U.S. personal chefs is estimated at 10,000 and industry observers predict the number will…
2023 Tech Industry Layoffs: Reading Between the Lines
If you’re trying to wrap your head around the substantial layoffs in the technology industry, you’re not alone. And if you think you have it figured out, don’t hold your breath because dynamics and statistics change daily. People want to know when the tech industry downsizing that started last year will subside, when the tech…
A Personal Story About Weight Discrimination
Managing my weight has always been a struggle. As a kid, I was referred to as “chubby” or “pudgy.” Of course, those words had a lasting impact on my body image, just as disparaging remarks can deeply affect any child or adolescent. My self-image and mental health suffered as I approached and entered my teenage…
You May Be an Ideal Fit for a Talent Recruiting Career
Talent recruitment is a fulfilling, financially rewarding, and sought-after career choice. If you have ever wondered whether your background lends itself to this industry, we have answers that might surprise you. The short answer could be a resounding yes, and better yet, the field is wide open to professionals with a business-owner mindset. There’s…
How to Improve SEO
Whether you’re looking to boost your online presence, build a website, or increase your site traffic over time, one thing you’re bound to hear is… improve your SEO! But what does that mean, and how do you do it? SEO stands for Search Engine Optimization. It’s the practice of improving your website’s visibility and ranking…
The Importance of Job Interview Thank-You Notes
Thank-You Notes. Some think that sending a thank-you note after a job interview is an old-fashioned, outdated practice. It’s not. Just like cover letters, a follow-up note is not always required. But when you’re a job seeker, a well-written, post-interview thank-you message can give you a significant competitive edge during your job search. Here’s why…
5 Questions to Ask During Your Job Interview
Let’s assume you are in a job interview for a position that you are extremely excited about. First, congratulations on landing the interview! Now, imagine that your conversation with the hiring manager, HR director, or other company official is flowing smoothly and everything is going great. Then, toward the end of the interview, after key…
May Is Older Americans Month in the USA
As an aging professional and business owner, I feel the best that I have felt in years and remain optimistic about my business and future. Like it or not, we are all getting older. In fact, we are living longer than our predecessors, due in large part to people engaging in healthier aging practices, as…
Is Working Remotely Good for Your Mental Health?
Asking if remote work is good for mental health is a debatable question, depending on who you ask. Corporate professionals, mental health experts, and remote workers themselves have vastly different answers and the reasons behind them are many – even within the same sets of people. Is there a generally accepted opinion or research study…
It’s Time to Get Back to Basics in Hospitality Industry Recruiting
In our post-pandemic world, the hospitality sector has clearly not settled back in as of the first quarter of 2023. Steep challenges lay ahead in hotel management and restaurant management, particularly around talent acquisition and retention. However, I remain confident in the proven, tried-and-true ways of doing business in the hospitality industry that have kept…
