Camaraderie in the Workplace Branches Out
We have a lot of enthusiasm over here in the main offices of Two Roads. Most of us are involved in outside charity organizations and events, and many of us participate in fundraisers and athletic events. From simple workouts to cycling, running, 5k’s, all the way up to Ironman events (VP Barry Vince put those […]
Resume Writing Tips Recap
Getting Started Make it easy to understand. Although it seems obvious, employment should be listed chronologically from newest to oldest. Dates should make sense. If there are large gaps, list what you were doing in the most positive way possible rather than leaving a gap. Explain overlaps (e.g. “part time project concurrent with position at […]
Lessons From A Bad Boss
This morning over breakfast, a wonderful woman I’ve just recently met was telling me about an epiphany she’d had a number of years ago during an interaction with a business coach. The coach had given her some feedback in a way that was actually anti-helpful. And that moment my new friend thought, I could learn […]
Good News in Orange County, CA – Summer hiring expected to be the best in 4 years
People looking for summer work have a lot better chance this year with nearly three in 10 employers planning to bring on additional workers, according to CareerBuilder‘s annual Summer Job Forecast. The survey of 2,303 hiring managers and human resource professionals showed 29% plan to add workers this summer. That’s up from 21% in 2011 […]
Survey finds college grads face more optimistic job market
More than half of surveyed employers plan to hire recent college graduates this year, according to a new study from CareerBuilder and CareerRookie.com. The 54 percent of employers communicating their intent to hire recent graduates is an improvement over the last few years of results, which recorded 46 percent in 2011, 44 percent in 2010 […]
Business Etiquette for Responding to Mail & Email
While much is written about how to correctly word a business email or structure a professional letter, it is just as important to respond effectively to these forms of communication. Doing so can enhance your reputation, exhibit your professionalism and possibly pave the way for new contracts, orders and deals. Read the following article to […]