Remember those days when the boss would call you up in his or her office to discuss your work performance? Or when people would actually visit each other on their birthdays? Well, it seems like those days are about to become extinct! The technology these days has made such human face-to-face interaction almost redundant. Gradually, text-messaging and social networking has replaced actual phone calls... 

In a recent study, “…70 percent of Americans surveyed identified loud talking in public places as a major irritant.” Source: The Etiquette Advantage in Business. The convenience of new technologies, such as cellular phones, create a whole new set of rules’ regarding what is appropriate. Some states and communities have gone so far as to establish laws against distracted driving habits that... 

If you don’t own a cellular phone, raise your hand. I recently said that to a group of thirty professionals. To everyone’s amazement, one person put up a hand. Most of us were not expecting to see any. Everywhere you go today, there are people around you with cell phones. If they are not talking on them, the devices are clipped to their belts or their handbags. You get the idea that having a wireless... 

I see people everyday trying to refinance their home and decrease their monthly financial obligations. What I am able to ascertain from one’s credit bureau is the amount of revolving credit, installment loans and housing obligations that person has going out. On top of that, there is going to be food expenses, utilities, and phones. I say ‘phones’ because almost everyone has more... 

Resumes sell your personality, skills and credibility – but if there are errors in spelling, if the resume uses unprofessional clip art, or if the layout makes understanding the information inside impossible, then chances are the resume has just undermined your potential for employment at the company in question. Don’t let these mistakes happen on your resume: Errors of any kind With computer... 

Have you ever worked in an office, where part of your job consists of answering the phone? Sometimes, when you are busy doing other things, the ones that have much more importance than “chatting,” answering a constantly ringing phone might seem insignificant and trivial. But, successful communication with customers, both existing and potential, as well as with other businesses, IS a vital part... 

These days in America college students are incurring massive amounts of debt so that they can pay for higher education. Most students today are finding themselves out of school and with no source of income to repay their student loans. Private loans are becoming more of a requirement and much more common considering the fact that educational costs continue to increase regardless of the fact that federal... 

Many recruiters use the phone interview as a quick and efficient method of screening potential candidates. While at first glance, it may seem that this is an easier way to be interviewed, in many ways, it is in fact much more difficult. The phone interview derives from a hiring manager reviewing your resume or other application materials and determining that you may be a good fit for a role that is... 

A recent article in Glamour Magazine said, “It’s okay to refuse to date the guy who keeps his Blackberry on the table at dinner.” In an era where communication is constant and the buzz of a cell phone is more familiar than that of a bumble bee, its rare for anyone living in the 21st century to spend more than a couple hours away from his or her precious electronic devices. In a recent survey,... 

Networking is important in these days of uncertain employment. Remember that you must be willing to help others before you can ask them to help you. Start today by following these five steps: 1. Meet people…all the time. Always be open to meeting new contacts. Create a list of people who are where you would like to be someday, and think about how you can help them. Remember, you must give before...