Hello hello: Yesterday, I had the opportunity to speak to Marie Zimenoff from “The Career Confidante” about how to have the (often dreaded) compensation conversation, both during your job interview… READ MORE »
Last weekend, I was lucky enough to spend time in both Charleston and Columbia, South Carolina visiting boatloads of relatives. While the local cuisine offers much to enjoy (She-crab soup! Shrimp and… READ MORE »
Hello hello! Last month I had a chance to speak at a client’s national sales conference. Prior to these engagements I always ask, “What are the most common objections… READ MORE »
Originally Publish on The Ladders (July 08, 2014) Ace any interview in a restaurant setting by practicing proper decorum. These days, job interviews can take any form. Don’t be surprised… READ MORE »
Any number of you have written to me in response to last week’s post, “Know When to Walk Away. Know When to Run.” (http://www.francescolejones.com/2014/06/know-when-to-walk-away-know-when-to-run/) (Thank you!) And while the general… READ MORE »
I’m guessing many of you recognize the above quote from Kenny Rogers’ song, “The Gambler”. (And, for those who don’t, the complete refrain is, “You got to know when to… READ MORE »
As we head into a season of weddings, anniversaries, reunions and whatnot, any number of us are likely to be asked to make a toast. With this in mind, I… READ MORE »