By Khalilah Starks When I think about office culture, Office Space, an absolutely hilarious movie, comes to mind. If you haven’t seen it, it’s a must see, even if you don’t work in a typical 9-5 office setting. I’m cracking up right now, just thinking about the hilariously written scenes that mocks the traditional office environment [...]
There has been quite a bit of talk about social media lately. It's in the movies and just about everyone that I know has a Facebook and/or Twitter account. Everybody's talking about it! So, if you haven't read my latest post on using social media as a job search tool, definitely take a look.
By Khalilah Starks If you’ve been following my blog, you should know by now that I view networking as an absolute must for any upwardly mobile professional. Professional networking sites such as LinkedIn are the obvious places where professionals go to network. But, more and more professionals are landing great career opportunities through social networking sites [...]
By Khalilah Starks Eye contact is one of the most powerful body language tools that you can use in an interview. As a non-verbal tool, it’s just as important as the words that you actually speak. Without a single word, it communicates confidence, sincerity, respect and integrity. It also connects you with the person that you’re [...]
By Khalilah Starks Ask any professional today if they have a LinkedIn account…the answer will probably be yes. If not, shame on them! LinkedIn is one of the most powerful networking sites that can lead to great career opportunities, yet many of us don’t use it to its full capability. Many times a professional will add [...]
Kanya Bennett is an attorney and currently serves as Counsel to the Committee on the Judiciary of the U.S. House of Representatives, where she works to advance Federal legislation. In this capacity, she works with Members of Congress and their staffs, constituents, advocates, academics, and other interested individuals to develop and implement the Committee's policy agenda. [...]
What’s your biggest weakness? Everybody hates that question. But, it’s one of the most common questions that recruiters ask. I’ve interviewed countless professionals where the person is either thrown off guard by the question or simply states that they are a perfectionist or procrastinator. When asked about your weakness, the last thing that you want to [...]
The Harsh Reality. Some employers consider family responsibilities to be a negative and will quickly eliminate candidates that may potentially have work-life issues. So unfortunately, bringing up personal issues and asking questions about work-life balance during the interview can be a red flag and result in elimination from being considered for the position. It’s a risk that [...]
By Khalilah Starks There’s nothing worse than running into someone that you’ve previously met and not remembering their name. And, it’s even worse when they remember you’re name and you can’t remember theirs. Remembering names is a challenge for many. But, the ability to remember names is an important skill for anyone trying to advance their [...]
By Khalilah Starks For several weeks, I’ve written posts about techniques to employ during your job search. But, what happens after you get the job? How do you transition from promising candidate to rising superstar? As a human resources professional, I sat through countless management discussions assessing employee potential and had the wonderful opportunity to witness individuals get promoted to [...]