Gender Neutral Etiquette Here are 10 tips to help you make a great impression in the workplace: 1.Shake hands with everyone — men and women — the same way. The one hand, straight up-and-down handshake is the most effective and professional. 2.Women should always stand when introduced, as men do, in a one-on-one... [Read More] |  |
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Post-Interview Extras That Say "Choose Me" You might think that the interview is the single most important part of finding a job, but what you do after the interview can seal the deal. In today's tough job market, you need to know what extra steps to follow so you are # 1 on the recruiter's candidate list. The job hunt is... [Read More] |  |
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Should You Tell Interviewers Your Biggest Weakness? It's the question job applicants fear most: "So tell me," says the smiling interviewer, "what's your biggest weakness?" If you think a good answer is you're "a perfectionist who won't quit until the job's done right," think again. The interviewer has probably heard the same thing from countless... [Read More] |  |
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Fixing the top 10 résumé boo-boos Several years ago, I sat behind a huge oak desk sorting through one résumé after another, after another, after… you get the point. My goal: to find highly qualified, promising candidates to fill positions that, unfilled, increasingly threatened to overwhelm and overwork existing employees.... [Read More] |  |
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What Does Your Email Address Say to Employers? "Hey, it looks like we've got a great candidate for customer service here," said Joe. "The only problem is, this person's email address makes me wonder about her." I checked it out. Hmmm... gothicbikerwitch@hotmail.com. (Email addresses have been changed for this article.) It... [Read More] |  |
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Preparing to Apply for a New Job How to Identify Your Job Skills and Experience Are you considering a job change this year? Whether you plan to apply for a promotion at your current workplace, look for a new job, or break into a different career, taking inventory of your jobs skills and experience can help you make it... [Read More] |  |
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How to program your mind for success Your brain is incapable of telling the difference between what it experiences and what it visualizes. Visualization is a technique in which you see or feel yourself doing the actual activity, and practice it mentally. When the time comes to do it actively, you follow your inner script easily and... [Read More] |  |
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Georgia Board of Cosmetology - Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions Q1:How can I obtain a Georgia license? A1:A license can be obtained by two ways: examination or reciprocity. Q2:Obtaining licensure by examination:A2:If you graduated from a cosmetology school or if you completed an apprenticeship program in Georgia, you... [Read More] |  |
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Education for Consumers - Waxing What is Waxing?Waxing is the most common of hair-removal techniques in spas today. In this treatment, cool or warm wax adheres to the hair and is pulled off in strips. There are two types of wax: hard and soft. Hard wax is usually better for more delicate areas like the face, underarms, and bikini... [Read More] |  |
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Education for Consumers - Microdermabrasion What is Microdermabrasion?Microdermabrasion was first adopted in Europe and was not introduced to the United States until the 1990s. Its introduction led the revolution of device-driven, noninvasive cosmetic procedures. Today, microdermabrasion remains one of the most popular services employed in... [Read More] |  |