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Has Starbuck's Entered the Car Detailing Business?

What does it mean to possess "Human Being-Ness?"READ»

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Life Lessons My Children Taught Me On The Golf Course

While playing a round of golf with my kids... I learned some important lessons about life.READ»

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Ability to Change by Ted Eleftheriou

STORY ONE: SEBASTIANOur fifth family member is a guinea pig named Sebastian. When we adopted him our kids hoped he would play tag, catch balls tossed to him, or find him among stuffed animals during a game of hide-and-seek. When the ...READ»

The Objective Statement is Outdated

The objective statement has been looked upon as a standard requirement for the résumé by job seekers for many years - Do You Really Think the Employer Cares About Your Objective? READ»

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Average - by Ted Eleftheriou

Why average doesn't work!READ»

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When All Else Fails... Try the Opposite!

I think the title says it all. When what you're trying isn't working, perhaps it's time to try the opposite of what you've been doing. Make sure to check out the video link at the end of the article for a hilarious Seinfield clip that supports my point.READ»

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And Now for Something Complete Different...

Sometimes the only option is to scrap everything you've been doing and start all over.READ»

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What Does Your Personal Brand Look Like?

Importance of protecting your personal brand. Quick read with a link to Seth Godin's blog.READ»

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Thank You for the Thank-You Note

Here’s the point: SEND THANK-YOU NOTES! By the truck loads! For everything! To the golf pro that helped you get your swing back in time for the weekend. To your accountant that found LEGAL ways to get you more on your tax return. To the mechanic that fixed your car in time to save the family vacation. To the person that just interviewed you!READ»

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Is Your Resume Written in Code?

Identifies the importance of a writing a clear and concise resume.READ»

A Resume By Any Other Name...

What a resume is and isn'tREAD»

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Business As Usual?

"To survive in this age, individuals and organizations must examine what they're doing to earn a living and ask themselves three questions:" From Daniel H. Pink, author A Whole New MindREAD»

The Importance of a Professional Portfolio Presentation

Competition for finding placement in the labor market of today is at an all time high.  As technology continues to evolve and the application of design and marketing elements becomes more creative, so must the new entrepreneur in ...READ»

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Five Tips on Finding a New Job

This U.S. News & World Report article (Five Tips on Finding a New Job) appeared February 26, 2008, and provides a great overview of how to be successful in today’s job search market. The article talks about the importance of ...READ»

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Opportunity of a Lifetime

I’m quoting this blog entry by Seth Godin, author of a dozen brilliant marketing books and Seth Godin’s Blog. Seth’s comments are simple, yet remarkable. Incredibly encouraging and powerful. Our greatest opportunities are borne ...READ»

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FaceBook Strategies (1)– The Power of FaceBook Groups

Want to communicate your subject matter expertise to a targeted audience, or would a scatter shot approach be more effective? If you want a tightly targeted audience, that will have a high likelihood of facing problems that you are ...READ»

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Top 50 Web 2.0 Tools for Job seekers

So what’s all the fuss over Web 2.0? Web 2.0 is the interactive web, where users provide the content. Why does that matter to a job seeker? Because Web 2.0 gives every job seeker the opportunity to promote subject matter ...READ»

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Top 50 Web 2.0 Tools for Job seekers

So what’s all the fuss over Web 2.0? Web 2.0 is the interactive web, where users provide the content. Why does that matter to a job seeker? Because Web 2.0 gives every job seeker the opportunity to promote subject matter ...READ»

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LinkedIN strategies – Tight vs Broad Network

There’s been a controversy going on within the LinkedIN crowd for years. Is it more effective for your job search to build a LinkedIN network of close personal connections? Or instead, build a network with a broad reach, but weak ...READ»

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What to Wear? Acing the Interview

A client of mine feels like he always comes in second in interviews. He does well, but he wants to do more than just do well. He wants to Ace the interview. So how do you Ace the interview? How do you communicate that you're ...READ»