Interviewing for a prospective job can be a daunting task. There are always so many things to consider before heading out the door for that all important appointment. • Am I wearing the right clothes? • Do I have the right credentials? • How many people will I have to interview with? • What will [...]
Archive of entries posted on March 2008
Kick Starting Your Culinary Career
Are you interested in pursuing a professional career in the restaurant business? One of the best ways to give yourself a competitive advantage in this field is to attend culinary school. The most successful professionals working in the best restaurants typically start their careers by getting the training they need to secure employment in the [...]
How to Approach Foreign Language Study
There are many benefits to becoming bilingual or multilingual, and learning to speak a foreign language can be a very rewarding experience. Individuals who speak more than one language have a significant advantage in the job market, and opportunities for multilingual professionals are going to continue to increase in the future. Realistic Expectations If you [...]
Before You Interview, Learn and Practice Ed’s “Zip a Lip” Theory
My best advice to clients about to interview for a job is to treat the interview like an IRS audit. When the Internal Revenue Service thinks you are cheating on your annual tax return, and they ask you a question during an audit, it is a real good idea to answer the field auditor’s question [...]
