I read a Wall Street Journal article today, titled The New Résumé: Dumb and Dumber – Job Seekers Play Down Their Credentials to Avoid Looking Overqualified,” that really struck a nerve with me. This issue is not exclusive to Baby Boomer and reaches all the way into Generation X. We talk about how it is hard to find the right people for our companies, but we are not willing to think just a little bit outside of the box. Here is a novel idea, why don’t we stop forcing overqualified individuals to hide their qualifications and try to make a deal with them, while the demand is low.
Here is my recipe for hiring and keeping overqualified professionals
Read the full article »
One of my favorite books is Sun Tzu’s Art of War. I have read it several times and is one of my top 5 favorite books. Although the teachings are very old (6th century BC), there is much that can be applied to the modern day hyper-competitive business environment. Here are some of the lessons I have learned…
Read the full article »
Entrepreneurship is what keeps this country afloat even in these bad economic times. It is a known fact that small businesses create more jobs than the big boys. Entrepreneurship has also jump-started the economies of countries that escaped the oppression of murderous regimes. People striking out on their own create value, jobs, and wealth for everyone around them and this is an absolutely applaudable achievement. But, why do we glorify the entrepreneur way of life and less than 5% success ratio, rather than looking at what mistakes those 95%+ who failed made, publicizing them, and making sure the new crop never repeats again?
Read the full article »
One of the things I have learned early in my career (and marriage) is that acknowledging your mistakes and working to not repeat them is what helps one move forward and evolve. In my professional life I have seen some spectacular failures. Some of the most memorable ones were committed by business professionals who apparently were never taught that there is nothing wrong with making mistakes, but it is absolutely malicious to not admit your faults and attempt to cover up your mistakes.
Read the full article »
