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Technology and social media have had a major impact on the job search process. Although many job seekers have been disqualified from the applicant pool because of negative images, comments, or posts that live in infamy in cyberspace, savvy job hunters use technology to their advantage. Here are three ways to use technology to […]
One of the most important considerations for a job is the salary. Salary talk can be scary and tricky. How much money should you ask for? Don’t give a salary that is too low or that is outrageously high. One wrong move and you can sell yourself short or eliminate yourself from the applicant […]
I was so sad to hear about the tragic incident and passing of Bobbi Kristina Brown. It has touched me so deeply (as did the passing of her mother, Whitney Houston) I had to write this blog. • Yes, I am a huge New Edition and Bobby Brown fan. • Yes, I loved Whitney and […]
While I have been #TeamNewEdition since 1983 my daughter was totally #TeamB2K with extra love for Chris Brown and Bow Wow in her tween years. In other words, I have been to every ‘Scream Tour’ in the DC area. Yep, I was even in the theater when You Got Served, This Christmas, and Like Mike […]
Social Work Tip of the Day: Listen…people want to be heard. Healthy communication is essential to every relationship. Every human being deserves a safe space to express their desires, fears, achievements, and challenges. Listening is a critical skill. NOTE: Hearing and listening are not the same. One of the most important things […]
A professional portfolio is more than a holder of your career documents or a conversation starter at on an interview. The process of developing your professional portfolio is just as important as the final product. Building a career portfolio can be enlightening, entertaining, and encouraging. The portfolio development process facilitates increase/improvement in 5 key […]
Packaged For Success is a full service professional development company which offers career development coaching to college students, emerging professionals experienced professionals, and employee entrepreneurs. Packaged For Success also offers community relations consulting to help businesses and professionals increase productivity and profits, develop strategic alliances, and connect to organizations that reflect their values. CONNECT […]
I love old school hip hop. The 1980’s was my favorite musical decade. My favorite rap songs are: 1) I’m Bad by LL Cool J 2) Funky Beat by Whodini 3) Ya Cold Wanna Be With Me by U.T.F.O. LL Cool J is my favorite rapper but is he the greatest rapper of all times […]
If you watch Shark Tank you know that The Sharks rarely do business with entrepreneurs who have jobs outside of their business. If the Sharks make a deal they expect the entrepreneur or one of the partners to commit he selves full-time to the business almost immediately. Why is that? Today let’s engage in […]