A potential employer will never tell you this
Why didn’t you get that job? You were qualified. You were prepared. The young interviewer seemed to like you. Why? Answer: You have a facial piercing….
Category: Business
Personality sells
Personality, not competence, is what employers want, according to Global Learning Institute, Hyper Island. The institute found that 78 percent of a…
Venture capitalists, business angels help tech companies get started
While loans can provide startup businesses with funding, there is another source of funds that might be available in some cases. Venture capitalists and…
First day on the job: No desk, no computer, no information
It’s the ultimate in uncertainty. What if you land a great new job, show up, and no one notices? No one has bothered to find you a desk, a computer or…
Work Notes Contractors need liability insurance
Independent contractors are increasingly working at all types of businesses. From plumbing to consulting, companies are seeing the benefits of hiring…
Family leave changes lie ahead
One of the promises President Trump made before he was elected was to tackle family caregiving costs. Americans have seen their incomes squeezed by the…
Not all businesses need Silicon Valley perks
A study by Glassdoor found that three out of five, or 57 percent, of people report benefits and perks being among their top considerations before…
The new trade schools for coding
Around the country, and even the world, the demand for people with software coding experience is building. And the demand isn’t just for the computer…
150 years ago in business
Swiss pharmacist Henri Nestle created a substitute for breast milk for infants unable to nurse. Swedish chemical engineer Alfred Nobel patented a new…
How to become a partner in a small business
You began working for a small business owner, and now your contributions to the company’s success have allowed it to grow, including the company’s…