“People person” is a phrase that will go down in history as one of the most overused by job-seekers. Most people can say that they have used the term when being interviewed for a new job. know I have. But what does it really mean in today’s world, when we have been overwhelmed with technology and essentially encouraged to disconnect from face to face contact with others? There are a couple of answers to this question. The most obvious of course being to put the iDevice, laptop, or cell phone down and just connect with others on a basic level. Facebook. Match.com. MORE >>

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This is an interview with Tom Ewer. Tom is a freelance blogger and internet marketer. He quit his job at the end of 2011 and shares all of his successes and failures at his blog, Leaving Work Behind. He has just released a guide – Successful Freelance Writing Online: How to Generate a Full Time Income by Writing For Blogs. In this interview, he reveals why he is a freelance blogging evangelist. Tell us about how you became a freelance blogger. Well it rather took me by surprise if I’m honest with you! It just wasn’t working out for me at the time. In short, it’s not! Best of luck! MORE >>

How does your company handle the social media accounts of employees? In the past, it wasn’t really an issue, but every day it becomes more of a problem. Employers want to know about their employees, and employees want their personal lives to stay private. How do you navigate these muddy waters? It’s truly a challenge, one that is only going to become more arduous as time rolls on. SilkRoad has released a great data-set that covers most aspects of HR and social media colliding. The infographic below details the findings of SilkRoad’s study. Automotive Social Media Social Media MORE >>

Life + Business Coaches are a dime a dozen on the Internet. Times are tough globally. The economic meltdown is a reality for many. Many companies are tightening their belts + Coaches are a luxury to maintain + engage. Many organizations are in ‘rethink’ mode. wonder –. How many Life + Business Coaches are really bringing in the business + putting food on the table in the present economic climate ? Are people as likely to solicit the services of a Life or Business Coach at this time ? Are Life + Business Coaches an essential service in these economic times ? We are living in a fragile world. MORE >>