Careers – Page 11 – Here To Ask Why

Consultants, Freelancers and Small Businesses take note of this post: Awesome Web Resources

September 19, 2008 Michael Cruse Comments 0 Comment

I was reading my morning news and saw the below post on Lifehacker. I dropped by the FreelanceSwitch blog and I was impressed with the resources they listed to help the independently minded worker. I wish I had found these when I was an independent consultant! “Considering a switch to the freelance side of the work force? The FreelanceSwitch blog has a great roundup of legal resources for freelancers, including standard and specialized contracts, links to find legal help and representation,…

Some words you should, and should not, use in your next resume

September 15, 2008 Michael Cruse Comments 6 comments

What makes your resume standout in a pile of resumes that could easily be several hundred thick?

Know your key competitive differences, sell them to your prospects, and a short story about what not to say on a sales call

September 11, 2008 Michael Cruse Comments 0 Comment

I violated one of my first tips on improving productivity…I answered the phone. I was expecting a call from the caller’s area code, so I picked up the call…darn it…a sales call. I sighed to myself, and told him he had 30 seconds to make his pitch. He was taken aback by this, but recovered quickly. He was another me-too computer hardware reseller. At the end of his one minute speech, and right before he started into his second minute,…

Blackberry Addict and His Children

September 8, 2008 Michael Cruse Comments 1 comment

I advocate for a good work life balance. I am also a hypocrite. The truth hurts at times, doesn’t it? I have stressed a good work life balance to my team over the years, and have on many occasion told my staff to go home when I feel they are working too much. I do not need or want stressed/burned out staff working. We have times when we must burn the midnight oil, but they are few and far between. I want my staff…

Here To Ask Why

A few pointless views on whatever is running through my mind

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