About those odd interview questions

By Thomas Besore, Esq. Transitioning to a new career is a stressful experience even under the best of circumstances for top qualified candidates. You’re leaving the comfort zone of a known environment and proceeding into new and unfamiliar surroundings. Your qualifications are under intense review in the employer’s quest to ensure that you are the right fit for the job. You’re...
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My dad – the best networker I ever knew

My very first networking event was on an incredibly snowy day in March (I think) 2008 at China Grill. It was a CW-Network event put on by Gigi Bozzano. I didn’t really know what it was or what to expect but I was on her mailing list and had seen the announcement so I decided to sign up. I spent most of the night talking to people and telling them what I did and how sales training could help...
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Your Network is your Net Worth

There is a strong theory that “Your Network is your Net Worth”.  Networking and relationships are at the heart of business.  What value do you have if you are unable to form lasting and meaningful relationships with clients, colleagues and people in general? I have already mentioned that half of the battle of networking is simply showing up.  Before showing up to any networking event you...
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Winning the Job Interview

Learn how to stand out from the competition By Steve Golberg It has often been said that “your resume can get you an interview,” but in reality it’s your interview that can get you the job.  In today’s challenging and competitive job market, employer’s have many candidates to choose from and therefore have become more discerning  then ever before, which is why developing your...
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The new website…Behold!

After countless hours of coding, testing, scripting and editing, I proudly present the new Connect Work Chicago website. With scant sleep accrued in the past 2 days, the synapses in my brain are firing like a damp spark plug.However, I wanted to unveil the site with a little context, so I hope this is all makes sense. Notwithstanding a few tweaks that need to be taken care of, the site is looking...
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