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Resource Found: Careers | Job Search Site

I found this great careers | job search resource and advice website after reading my weekly Washington Business Journal and seeing Harvey Mackay’s column “Swim With the Sharks”. In his column he lists 10 of the most sought-after skills by employers.

Professionalism & Work Ethics – “New School” Values

Professionalism and work ethics are “old school” values that no longer apply to our diverse, knowledge-based economy. True or false? Find out how these values are “new school”.

Success With Sylvia: Customer Not Always Right

“The customer is always right.” That’s what we’ve been taught to think. Yet, reality differs on this point. And here’s how to deal with it when it’s YOUR customer.

Success With Sylvia: Keep Business Hours

Let’s talk about your business hours. I’m in my business finest in this segment!

Success With Sylvia: Business Bug-A-Boos

I start my “Success With Sylvia: Business Bug-A-Boos”** segments. Just as on-the-spot as the previous clip, there’s information to be gained. What do you need to know about making or keeping your personal brand in line with your professional brand? What does your team need to know? Give me some topic suggestions, and answer the poll on the right side of this page. If it’s about interpersonal skills and how we come across to others – in word, appearance, attitude, or behavior – lay it on me.