After doing extensive interviews (okay, interrogations) with many people who have a different relationship with punctuality, I’ve come to some stunning conclusions. There are, broadly, three reasons people are late. But that’s not what matters.
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When jobseekers here in Indianapolis come up to me after speaking events or reach out to me through mutual connections, they often say they are looking for a “good fit.” The problem with that request is while it’s natural and desirable, it’s also nearly impossible to assist them.
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We’ve all seen it. As a customer, we walk into a store and the person behind the counter absolutely has no interest in helping us or really doing anything at all. They are watching the clock until their shift ends. They avoid eye contact. They have their phone out to text with friends. They are, […]
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Some people like to say we’re reasonably competent at just about everything. And it’s true, we’ve have done a little of everything. We are a “jack of all trades” as the expression goes. But that’s a terrible thing to say when describing ourselves. Especially if you remember the second half of the expression: “Jack of […]
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It’s not they are definitely lying. It’s just that if their weren’t advancement opportunities, they would be still saying there were. That’s how it goes.
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If you’re in Central Indiana and you’ve been laid off, you will likely feel discouraged. And if you’re close to retirement age, you’re probably feeling despondent. Who is going to hire someone who was about to leave the workforce anyway?
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