"What we have Here is a Failure to Communicate."
Don Straits , Friday, February 6, 2009 at 05:12PM The title of this post comes directly from the movie "Cool Hand Luke." It is a sentence that has become ingrained in our lexicon of language. Its meaning is unfortunately pervasive throughout our society, and maybe, it is more pronounced in the fabric of our society than ever before.
Sneak Peek of my Ladders Article and Importance of Advice for your Search
Don Straits , Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at 02:50PM It is my sincere wish that 2009 will bring great things to you and your family. Even though 2008 has brought career challenges for many people, there are opportunities out there. You need to be in the right place at the right time and with the right message. If you are still in the job market, then Corporate Warriors can be the catalyst to make that happen.
Out of the Box Interview Strategies
Don Straits , Thursday, December 18, 2008 at 05:24PM Ok, Gang, today we're going to break some more rules with some innovative interviewing strategies. If you're currently searching for a job I want you to try out some of these ideas during your next interview and see what happens.
Careers, Interviews, Negotiations, Skills, Strategies, tips How to Translate Knowledge Into Power In Your Job Search
Don Straits , Friday, December 5, 2008 at 01:14PM Learning new things and developing a wealth of knowledge is, of course, important. I personally have taken many courses and seminars just for the fun of it. I am also an avid reader and enjoy becoming absorbed in new ideas or subjects written by others. But in a job search or in your professional growth, what is relevant is knowing how to use your knowledge. Therein lies the power.
Interviews, career advice, resume writing, tips Ethics and Professionalism in the Recruiting Industry 2008
Don Straits , Monday, November 17, 2008 at 02:18PM Carl Bradford, executive recruiter and principal of the Bradford Consulting Group, National Practice Director for The Adler Group as well as Certification Expert for Lou Adler’s Recruiting Method, conducted a comprehensive survey of job seekers in October of 2008. This was a very professional survey which compares and contrasts the way job seekers from different parts of the country perceive the ethics and professionalism of the recruitment industry. I asked Carl if I could share some of the results with other recruiters, job seekers and career industry professionals here. While the complete survey results are confidential, Carl graciously agreed to share an overview of the results with everyone.
