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14 Deadly Sins in the Workplace

Posted by Marja Lee Freeman on January 12th, 2010 under Getting a Job After College Tags: ,  •  No Comments

A recent AOL article did an excellent job of relating unseemly behavior in the workplace to the Seven Deadly Sins.. you know – envy, gluttony, greed, lust, pride, sloth and wrath. A great list and here’s seven more deadly sins I’ve come up with to expand the lsit to 14!

How to Make Sure Your Resume is Seen

Posted by Marja Lee Freeman on November 6th, 2009 under Getting a Job After College Tags: , , ,  •  No Comments

Employers receive approximately 100 resumes per week! That includes resumes submitted online as well as mailed. Out of that number, they keep approximately one-third to read and evaluate. And to make matters worse, only a total of 10 applicants will probably be interviewed.

Employment Dilemma – The Customer is Livid!

Posted by Marja Lee Freeman on August 18th, 2009 under Getting a Job After College Tags: , ,  •  No Comments

Dilemma – A customer is livid and taking it out on you. It wasn’t your fault. Do you…

Employment Dilemma – Okay… So I took a peek.

Posted by Marja Lee Freeman on August 11th, 2009 under Getting a Job After College Tags: , ,  •  No Comments

The Employment Lady asks the question, “What would you do?” – You boss, manager or supervisor leaves the room for a few minutes during your evaluation and you ’sneak a quick look’ and notice a discrepancy in your personnel file. Do you…?

Employment Dilemma – The #1 Reason for Firing…

Posted by Marja Lee Freeman on August 7th, 2009 under Getting a Job After College Tags: , ,  •  3 Comments

A simple Employment Dilemma from Marja Lee Freeman, The Employment Lady – What is the number one reason people are fired? a) Difficulty working with others, b) Job performance or, c) Attendance issues?

Employment Dilemma – A Friend, Looking for a Job…

Posted by Marja Lee Freeman on July 6th, 2009 under Getting a Job After College Tags: , ,  •  No Comments

Dilemma – A friend of yours gets you an interview and now is in need of a job. You’re heard she’s had problems at a previous job. Do you…

Employment Dilemma – Runnin’ Late!

Posted by Marja Lee Freeman on June 24th, 2009 under Getting a Job After College Tags: , ,  •  2 Comments

How would you handle these office conflicts and situations? Take your guess, then click the video and Marja Lee will give you the answer.