The Great Lost Art of the Handshake

We tweet. We text. We IM, but the ultimate “Instant Messenger” in an interview is the Handshake. Technology is fantastic, but don’t be quick to dismiss the perennial stand-by for introductions; the handshake. For the most part, we’ve gone far beyond the origins of this gesture, which in Medieval times provided a way to demonstrate the absence of weapons for the approaching parties. From an employment perspective, we’ll focus on using the handshake as one facet of making a good impression on your interviewer, and potential employer.

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Setting Goals & Planning in 2012

I have a room in my house that has about ten framed quotes by Ronald Regan. As January is a great time to evaluate goals, I often reflect on Regan’s quotes about setting goals, one being: “My philosophy of life is that if we make up our mind what we are going to make of our lives, then work hard toward that goal, we never lose – somehow we win out.”

Asides

• If you’re in a good profession, it’s hard to get bored, because you’re never finished -- there will always be work you haven’t done. — Julia Child #
•  Why is C&A (Celebrity Staff) such a great place to work? Because of all of the fun and great times we have. Watch our 2011 Year in Review video! This video was shown during our 2011 Annual Awards Celebration.   #
• If you are skeptical about LinkedIn, or don't know the best way to use it, here is a great article on how some professionals are getting the most out of LinkedIn. #