February 8, 2019 Let a Sparkling Smile be Your Superpower There is a superpower that we all have easy access to every waking moment. Your shining smile. No, really, I mean it. People who smile more often really do rule the world. Smiling improves your health by lowering your stress, releasing endorphins, lowering your blood pressure, and gives a boost to your productivity. Researchers have even found a link between smiling and longevity. And who wouldn’t want to live a long life if you’re going to be so darned happy! I have a concrete example of how smiling may actually enhance your employment opportunities. Recently, we were interviewing for a…
April 6, 2018 LIVE AND LEARN…HIRE AN INTERN! Hiring an intern for your business or organization is a brilliant idea! ADVANTAGES OF INTERNS Interns can be smart, motivated, quick learners (they’re already in school, right?), take instructions well, have limited expectations, and are eager, industrious, hard workers! They are grateful for the work experience, can be inexpensive, and want to impress. An added benefit…interns don’t have years of jaded employment in the workforce with cranky supervisors telling them “You can’t do it that way!” As an employer, you end up with an out-of-the-box thinker who may come up with some pretty unique and productive ideas. On the downside,…
June 3, 2009 LIVE AND LEARN… HIRE AN INTERN! Who would you rather have working for you…someone who always thinks he knows more than you do, or someone who believes every word from your lips is the smartest and most interesting thing he has ever heard? Well, maybe that is an exaggeration; however, employing an intern should be considered when possible. ADVANTAGES OF INTERNS Interns can be smart, motivated, quick learners (they’re already in school, right?), take instructions well, have limited expectations, are eager, industrious, hard workers! They are grateful for the work experience, can be cheap (or free), and want to impress. An added benefit…interns don’t have years…
