THE ART OF NEGOTIATION How to Get What You Want My new article on Maria Shriver’s The Women’s Conference: One way or another we’re always negotiating—whether it’s with our boss for a raise, with our partner for rotation on cleanup… Read More
The All-Important Informational Interview When I was thinking about switching professions, from teaching to publishing, I kept going on interviews and striking out, and I couldn’t figure it out. There had to be something… Read More
WHAT TO DO When a Friend Needs a Loan My new article on Maria Shriver’s The Women’s Conference: By Frances C. Jones “Brother can you spare a dime?” was the title of one of the best-known songs of the… Read More
The Top 10 Qualities of a Successful Candidate Everyone’s looking for that seemingly indefinable “something” that will make a management candidate stand out from the pack. I sat down with John Rodenburg, Managing Director of Gunderson Partners, LLC,… Read More
Position Yourself for a Promotion BNET: The Useful Commute by Carmine Gallo Join host Carmine Gallo and business professionals discuss management insights and advice for seasoned executives as well as aspiring employees looking to take… Read More
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Sacramento Book Review: The Wow Factor Filed in Business & Investing on February 13, 2010 By Frances Cole Jones Ballantine Books, $23.00, 184 pages To do, or not to do, that is the question. But if… Read More
How to Get Through Second and Third Round Interviews My new article, titled “How to Get Through Second and Third Round Interviews,” was recently published on CareerBuilder.com and MSN Careers. So, you’ve made it through your first round of… Read More
Feels Like (Virtual) Team Spirit With more and more companies using the latest technology to find efficiencies in the recession, far-flung, “virtual” teams are becoming a part of many people’s work day.,   Therefore, I thought… Read More
“How to Wow” – Tips for Amping Up Your Image and Personal Brand Visit Career Success Partners.  A new web portal with top career experts partnering with you to deliver advice, resources and strategies to help you achieve incredible career success.  I am… Read More