Author: John Krieg
1. Don't make excuses. EVER. Although in the short term they make you feel better, all they do is hold you back. When you recognize excuses are the root of all failure, you can quickly push yourself to achieve your goals and lead a more honest, productive life!
 
2. Show up 5 minutes early for any appointment. Punctuality is a sign of professionalism and helps you stand out as reliable and trustworthy. It is also a wonderful, admirable trait, and says that you have a deep respect for other people and their time.
 
3. Use your manners. Seems obvious, but having good manners (be a good listener, be generous, say please and thank you, treat everyone the same, from the janitor to the CEO, etc.) are just solid basics for a pleasant life. More on this next month!
Preparing for Uncertain Times

Preparing for Uncertain Times

How can spouses balance their careers? It’s a topic that came to mind when a friend’s successful, recently married daughter started looking for a new job.

How to Decide Between Two Job Offers

How to Decide Between Two Job Offers

I recently spoke with a friend whose daughter has to decide between two job offers very soon. One is a very good position at a very reputable firm in the town she most wants to settle in. The other is a similar position at what is considered to be a more prestigious company – but it is in a different state

How to Handle When your Boss Takes Credit for your Work

How to Handle When your Boss Takes Credit for your Work

I recently read about a survey from BambooHR that asked employees what they consider unacceptable boss behaviors. I was surprised that it wasn’t something like “my boss overloads me with work” or “my boss constantly criticizes what I do.”

How to Recruit and Retain BMET Career Changers, Prep for Gen Z Workforce

How to Recruit and Retain BMET Career Changers, Prep for Gen Z Workforce

For the past decade, the looming retirement crisis for BMETs has been at the forefront of the industry’s mind. It is apparent that there are multiple ways in which we need to recruit talent to sustain our field for the long term. Perhaps the key to attracting more people lies in the many different paths individuals can take to become a BMET.

Can You Hold Off on Accepting a Job Offer?

Can You Hold Off on Accepting a Job Offer?

You get a job offer almost immediately after an interview, but have interviews lined up with other companies. How long can you wait before giving an answer? And should you mention you’re also interviewing for other positions?

How Honest Should You be in an Exit Interview?

How Honest Should You be in an Exit Interview?

Preparing for an interview is something most job seekers are always a bit nervous about, so it’s something they take time to prepare for. But what about an exit interview?

What Should You Do After Sending the Wrong Resume?

What Should You Do After Sending the Wrong Resume?

Resumes and cover letters are usually tailored specifically to each individual job listing. What happens when an applicant hits “send” and realizes soon after that they’ve attached the wrong resume or cover letter?

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