Sizing Up Cultural Fit

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Elaine Varelas

There is nothing worse than landing a job in a great company, only to realize that the cultural fit isn't a match. Company culture is very important because it can influence large-scale managerial decisions, company ethics, and more. However, culture is also something t... More »

So You’ve Decided to Hang Up Your Shingle…

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Judy Estrin

How nice were the days when you got to telecommute - taking meetings in your sweats with your faithful dog at your side and multitasking household chores while you cranked out the latest curriculum or report. That was the good life. Why not live that life full-time? You... More »

Interview: Necessary Measures

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Juana Llorens

Give us a quick snapshot of your professional background. Currently I'm an instructional designer at Windwalker Corporation in McLean, Virginia, working on a team of five other instructional designers on government projects. We collaborate with a development team on too... More »

Take a Hint From the Bad Economy, and Take Charge of Your Engagement

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Judy Estrin

Let us presume that your organization has a good onboarding process. The recruitment efforts are targeted, and the selection process is about finding the best candidate, not just for the opportunity at hand, but for the future growth of the organization, and always with... More »

Communication Counts in Landing a Job

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Mary Civiello

What you say Talk. Be prepared to drive the conversation. Too many of us sit and wait to be asked questions. A little small talk starts things off well. It helps you look and feel more comfortable and confident. It's best to pick the weather or something you saw on the ... More »