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I am the President of First Choice Temporary Services in Pittsburgh. I have a BS in Communications, Behavioral Psychology, and a Masters in Business Ethics and Leadership.

I interview clientel, write resumes and give interviewing pointers for various clients

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Jobs & Careers > Job Interviews Important job interview tips: 2 of 38

The most important part of the interview is to sell yourself! Most people forget that they become the product during the interview. Kind of like a commercial. What makes me want to buy you as the product for my company? Most interviewers know within the first 2 minutes if they want to continue the interview or not, so while ...
Relationships & Family > Communication Issues Is communication the key to overcoming obstacles?: 3 of 24

Communication is key! For every obstacle, every conflict, every problem, there is a resolution and it begins with communication. Most people believe that communication is only verbal, however, there is nonverbal communication that matters just as much if not more, than speaking what is in your head and in your heart. It has ...
Jobs & Careers > Layoffs & Firings Fired: How to assess your own behavior: 2 of 12

What? I'm....fired? In today's day and age, those are tough words to hear, especially if you thought you were irreplaceable, and the best thing (ok... second best) to happen to that company. If you were "all that and a box of chocolate", then why... or even better, how could they let you go? Before we blame the company...
Jobs & Careers > Job Interviews How to dress for an interview: 4 of 20

An interview is basically a platform to sell yourself for the job. Many people talk about first appearances, but very few follow protocol. Almost everyone wants to be noticed! But there is a way of carrying it off so that you come out winning, not losing. These suggestions cover the detailed part of you that employers are lo...
Business > Business Issues A guide to positive first impressions: 6 of 15

Somewhere at some point, we've all heard, "Make a good first impression." Did you ever think that the first impression you make could be the last impression that someone will want to see? While the first impression is usually a visual, how you speak and deal with the interviewer over the phone or in person is jus...
Relationships & Family > Grief & Loss How to support a friend who is grieving: 22 of 43

When someone dies, it is most comfortable, normal and easiest route, for people to say, "I'm sorry." This is a short phrase that has been ingrained into our brains as a filler of words as if it was the make-it-better phrase. As a recent griever, it is the most useless words that we want, or need to hear. Instead of saying th...
Jobs & Careers > Layoffs & Firings How to overcome a negative mentality when searching for employment: 4 of 5

So you "think" you're ready to find a job. You've pumped yourself up for the interview as this is a no-brainer and you are more than qualified for the job. Yesterday you felt prepared, but today, something just doesn't feel quite right? So you brush it off thinking "it's all in my mind". You open the door and face the ...
Politics, News & Issues > International News Should the president have released the death photo of Osama bin Laden?: 10 of 10

I don't believe the question is about Osama bin Laden being dead, as much as it is a large part of society's need/want to see blood and gore. This is backed up heavily by the fake pictures that were posted all over the Web as authentic, even though they were not. We teach our kids to do what's right, be a le...
Jobs & Careers > Job Interviews What to wear for an interview: 6 of 6

Are you a Do or a Don't? When we first start dating someone, we go out of our way to look our best, act our best and do everything possible to present ourselves in the best possible light. The same thing should hold true when job hunting, whether for a temporary or permanent position. It’s your job to find a job (yes, ...
Jobs & Careers > Starting Out How to get a job with no experience: 5 of 5

So you're looking for a job but unfortunately you have little to no experience. Maybe you've graduated High School, or just come out of college, and in this market and economy, things aren't looking the way you thought or even hoped they would. Most companies want applicants to have either a degree or experience but th...