by jstjl1957 | Nov 29, 2013 | Industry News, Motivation, Something to think about, What Matters Most
With rare exceptions – an open mind will always open a door. The significance of opening one door – inevitably it opens another. The idea is to keep your mind unlocked so that as you enter each new door, you remain objective and allow yourself an opportunity to...
by jstjl1957 | Nov 22, 2013 | Industry News, Motivation, Something to think about, What Matters Most
I recently heard a great quote – “You pay with peanuts – you get monkeys”. My job is to source the best talent and accommodate a budget that often imposes itself on that talent and the margin. It’s difficult to get quality and industry expertise to work for less than...
by jstjl1957 | Nov 15, 2013 | Industry News, Motivation, Something to think about
Are clients needy? Needy could be defined as a bad thing – Without, distressed or poor. I like to give it more of a positive spin. What is the requirement? What is necessary? What do they ‘need’? How can I help? What is the best way to accommodate them, minimize the...
by jstjl1957 | Nov 7, 2013 | Industry News, Motivation, Something to think about, What Matters Most
Are you successful? How do you measure that? There are many ways to do it. If you work for yourself and self-evaluate, you can be as hard on yourself as you choose. If you report to others, you are subjected to their criteria. That measurement may not align with your...
by jstjl1957 | Nov 1, 2013 | Industry News, Motivation, Something to think about, What Matters Most
I don’t know how many meetings and interviews I have a month – Too many. I meet with such a variety of people. Some, as you know, are out of work and desperate to land a job. Some are desperate enough to land any job. Doesn’t even require that it’s a good fit or a...
by jstjl1957 | Oct 25, 2013 | Industry News, Motivation, What Matters Most
What makes a professional today? I get so many requests from clients that include such a medley of skills – it adds a whole new meaning to diversity. It’s difficult enough to source that kind of range, but the real challenge is finding it in a young body at a...
