If you’re a soon-to-be bride who is dreading stress or mishaps on your wedding day, you may want to consider hiring a bridesmaid. That’s right, you can actually hire a bridesmaid. Jen Glantz, founder of Bridesmaid for Hire, joins LJNRadio to explain how she came up with her unique business idea, and how she helps brides around the country have the flawless and happy wedding day they’ve always dreamed of.
The Water Cooler is LJNRadio's latest segment, as our three hosts grab lists and stories from real people and situations. It's a lighter look at work and employment-related issues more apt to be heard in the lunch room than in a meeting. Tim Muma, Cady Chesney and Jenna Connour break down the rules for hugging at work - whether you're a "hugger" or you try to avoid human contact. They discuss if these guidelines are effecti...
The Water Cooler is LJNRadio's latest segment, as our three hosts grab lists and stories from real people and situations. It's a lighter look at work and employment-related issues more apt to be heard in the lunch room than in a meeting. Tim Muma, Cady Chesney and Jenna Connour check in on the strange reasons people have been fired, whether it was related to food, bodily functions or technology. Not all examples of terminat...
Disney’s hit movie, “Frozen,” tells the story of two sisters: Elsa, the magical queen of Arendelle, and Anna, her free-spirited younger sister. The film offers many lessons for youngsters, but these can also apply to professional hiring processes. Jas Singh – Director of Iopa Solutions, a recruitment and hiring consultancy based in London – joins LJNRadio to explain the knowledge that hiring managers can gain from “Frozen.”
Whether you’re developing a website for your own start-up business or for a Fortune 500 company, the most significant elements of an impressive website remain the same. Dave Rogenmoser – Co-Owner at RedWood Recruiting and Market Results; and Co-Author of "Beyond the Grind" – joins LJNRadio to offer his insight on the most important factors of a high-quality website.
The word “recruiter” often strikes either hope or dread in the hearts of job seekers – there generally is no middle ground. Whether you’ve had positive or negative experiences with recruiters in the past, you may be interested in exploring the opportunity of working with a recruiter again. Sandra Smith, Founder and President of Insight Talent Solutions, joins LJNRadio to share practical advice on how to determine if a recru...
With a significant number of American workers feeling disengaged at work, the problem of employee demotivation is widespread. While you may have a general idea of what motivates you in your career, now may be the time to explore your motivations in depth. In this podcast, Chester Elton, co-author of “What Motivates Me: Put Your Passions to Work,” explains the research he and co-author Adrian Gostick conducted on more than 8...
For some job seekers, hearing the word “overqualified” during a job interview is a huge fear. Whether you’re a mature worker who is hoping to “scale back” in your career or someone who is switching industries and wants to start off in an entry-level position, understanding how to avoid the “overqualified” designation can be helpful. Jeri Hird Dutcher – National Award-winning Certified Resume Writer, and Certified Career and...
Being assertive at work can be an important part of your career development. The delicate balance between being too passive or too aggressive may take practice and effort, but the outcome is often worth the hard work. Melody Wilding, licensed social worker and founder of her self-named career-coaching firm for young professional women and female entrepreneurs, joins LJNRadio to explain the techniques of being more assertive...
Digital marketing efforts are often huge contributors to a company’s financial success. In this episode of “Technically Speaking,” Dave Rogenmoser – Co-Owner at RedWood Recruiting and Market Results; and Co-Author of "Beyond the Grind" – describes the trends in his article, “Top 4 Internet Marketing Trends to Expect in 2015.”