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Maybe it’s no surprise that a yellow-brick road winds through the Googleplex. Step onto Google’s campus here — with its indoor treehouse, volleyball court, apiaries, heated toilet seats and, yes, Oz-style road — and you might think you’ve just sailed over the rainbow. But all the toys and perks belie the frenetic pace here, and [...]

Well it has been a nice break, but I am missing the regular posts to here. As well, I wanted to share with you a new ebook I have completed. Based on the feedback, questions, and stories you have shared, I have developed a book called Become an Academic Free Agent. Inside you will find [...]

JUST PUBLISHED! And also available in Paperback! Check out Brett Hicks’ guide on Incorporating Social Media into Public Safety Communications.  It is available as an e-book or Paperback at lulu.com. This practical guide is an excellent resource for any public safety professional considering implementing social media as part of their strategic communications.  Ever wonder how [...]

This is the second part of a two-part special series for women about dressing for an interview. In the last segment of our series, Pepper and I discuss the finer points of hair, make-up, footwear and more! Remember, your interview is an opportunity for employers to hear firsthand what you bring to the organization. Most importantly, they are [...]

This is the first of a two-part special series for women about dressing for an interview. In our series, Pepper and I discuss how to “look the part” for your interview. We start with some general tips and in our second offering, we share head to toe specifics about hair, make-up and more! It is [...]

This is the sixth and last part of my series about resume preparation. In my series, I shared with you critical words and phrases that sink your chances at a job. I close out my series with four big-ticket, useless phrases and some of the most often misused grammatical phrases that serve as a neon [...]

This is the fifth part in a series of articles about resume preparation. In this series, I discuss critical words and phrases that can sink your chances at a job opportunity. Later in this series, I share with you common word usage mistakes that nearly all resumes have. I hope everyone had a great week! I am back with [...]