How to Handle Job References for Employers
These days I’m on both sides of the job fence. As a business owner I\’m in the position to hire, and as a freelancer, I\’m always looking for the next job. I’m not really sure which one is easier, but I do know that job references are always important. In the entertainment industry approximately 80% of […]
Be Prepared for a Company Layoff

Nobody ever goes into a job thinking they’re going to be the victim in a company layoff. But it happens every day, and most people are totally blindsided by it. I’m not saying you need to be paranoid, but it’s better to be prepared in case it does happen, and there are some simple things […]
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<![CDATA[Julie Austin Inventing the Future Julie Austin is an award-winning author, inventor, futurist, innovation speaker, and member of the World Future Society. She’s an internationally known thought leader on the topic of innovation, and CEO of the consulting firm Creative Innovation Group. She’s been a keynote innovation speaker for corporations such as Procter & Gamble, Novartis […]
Free eBook: A Pink Slip is a Gift
Free Ebook: \”A Pink Slip is a Gift\” How Losing Your Job Might be the Best Thing That Could Ever Happen to You Getting fired or laid off from a job can be devastating. Our sense of self worth and financial security is often tied to our job. But having to reinvent yourself can be a real turning […]