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• Recruitment Spotlight: 7 Things Not to Do When Conducting a Job Interview

  Following up on last week’s interview post based on my new book Success for Hire , here’s what not to do if you want your interviewing exercises to result in strong and lasting hires! DON’T let first impressions get the better of you. Sometimes, you might Read More... Posted Friday, August 08, 2008 7:00 AM by AlexandraLevit | 1 Comments Filed under: Management, People Skills, Productivity, Professionalism

• 7 Qualities That Predict Leadership Success

  Last week, I participated on a T&D Magazine webcast with Bill Byham , the CEO of Development Dimensions International , a leading human resources consulting firm. It got me thinking about a great DDI white paper I saw recently written a white paper Read More... Posted Friday, May 02, 2008 7:00 AM by AlexandraLevit | 0 Comments Filed under: Attitude & Motivation, Creativity & Innovation, Management, People Skills, Plans, Hopes, Goals

• Wasting Others’ Time: Don’t Get a Prescription from Your Doctor

  I’ve been spending a lot of time in doctors’ offices lately. No, I’m not sick – just 36 weeks pregnant. And having a doctor’s appointment at least once a week inevitably means that my productivity goes way down. This is because one waits longer for a Read More... Posted Friday, February 29, 2008 7:00 AM by AlexandraLevit | 2 Comments Filed under: Emotional Intelligence, Management, People Skills, Daily Life

• Did Your Interview Questions Break the Law?

  My friend Chris Russell over at Secrets of the Job Hunt reported on a recent study by global HR consulting firm Development Dimensions International and Monster that examined the most inappropriate questions job seekers have been asked during an interview. Read More... Posted Friday, February 08, 2008 7:00 AM by AlexandraLevit | 0 Comments Filed under: Communication, Current Affairs, Employment Trends, HR Issues, Job Hunting, Management, People Skills, Troubleshooting

• What Your Boss Wants From You

  Chris Brogan at the Lifehack blog had an interesting perspective on what your boss wants – and doesn’t want – from you this year. Some of his ideas: Your Boss Wants… You to “get it” quickly, develop a plan quickly, and then take action You to clear all Read More... Posted Wednesday, January 10, 2007 7:00 AM by AlexandraLevit | 4 Comments Filed under: Best Practices, Management, People Skills, Work Attachment(s): http://us.inmagine.com/168nwm/imagezoo/iz006/iz006039.jpg

• Why We Hesitate...to Delegate

  Much as we may grumble about our colleagues, they’re there for a reason. Your company or department’s workload is too much for one person. Sometimes, you’ll even get a direct report or two (or even a whole group) to help manage the never-ending stream Read More... Posted Friday, August 18, 2006 7:00 AM by AlexandraLevit | 2 Comments Filed under: Communication, Management, Mentoring, People Skills, Productivity, Project Management, Daily Life Attachment(s): http://graphics.iparenting.com/clipart/familycandids/00009296.JPG

• Troubleshooting a Bad Boss

  The latest article from MSN/Career Builder , by Kate Lorenz, touches on the age-old problem of the boss from hell. Lorenz cites a recent Gallup Poll of 1 million workers, which found that the most common reason employees leave a company relates to a stressful Read More... Posted Sunday, June 11, 2006 7:00 AM by AlexandraLevit | 0 Comments Filed under: Management, Office Politics, People Skills, Troubleshooting Attachment(s): http://www.cartoonstock.com/newscartoons/cartoonists/for/lowres/forn29l.jpg