Recent Articles from Nicole Nago
Best of CoBiz: Six traits of top dogs
People who bully and use intimidation don’t possess real power. They have found a way to wield a perceived level of authority to their advantage. But in the end they will lose any respect they thought they commanded. There are a few things you can do if you want to work on your command presence....
Top six ways to weather the employment storm
We tell ourselves that if we work diligently we’ll keep our jobs and hopefully receive the periodic raise or occasional promotion. This message is comforting but far from realistic. For many, security is shaky right now, making it almost impossible to predict where one’s career will be in the n...
Best of CoBiz: Dog days’ job search: Six tips to stay motivated
Summer is a difficult time for job-seeking. Given the fact that some employers slow down their hiring, there are fewer networking events to attend, and people want to delay networking coffee meetings, usually until fall. It is easy to become disheartened. If you are a frustrated job hunter and fi...
Seven job-search horror stories
We’ve all seen someone at one time or another commit a cringe-worthy gaffe. I’ve compiled a list of some of the more humorous social mishaps in a networking or interview situation I’ve seen or heard about. Job searching and business networking are usually not enjoyable for most people. Hopefully,...