Would you like to learn how to create fictional characters with personality traits of real-life individuals or write short stories that capture and keep an editor’s attention? Christine Maul Rice and Fred Mitchell will teach writers how to do both at Chicago Writers Association Conference Preview on February 10, 2018. The event will be…
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My Diversity Discussion with Mitch Mitchell [Video]
Mitch Mitchell and I had an interesting conversation on diversity, or the lack thereof, in corporate America, online and other situations. Check out our video and share your thoughts below or on YouTube.
Diversity Discussion with Mitch Mitchell – January 24, 2018
I had a lack of diversity experiece that really burned me! I mean, really. Instead of blogging about the situation (which I was waaaay tempted to), I took a different approach. I asked my buddy, Mitch Mitchell, who is an authority on leadership and diversity, to have a conversation on this topic. Not only will…
Happy New Year from Marcie
Happy New Year! I’ve been on a working break which is why I’m just getting back. I really wanted to take my month-long blogging break but I’ve been cleaning my workspace and preparing for great things 2018. Last month, I was asked to be the editor for a new community newspaper. I said yes but…
The Top 10 Reasons Authors Should Blog
This article was originally posted on Build a Better Blog on October 5, 2011. If you are an author, then you should have a blog. Yes, this is more work for you because it does require even more writing, more time, and another project to manage. The benefits, however, are invaluable. Following are the top…
Happy Holidays from Marcie Writes
Thank you for allowing me to serve you and supporting me for another year. This was a great year and I know next year will be even greater. Have a wonderful holiday!
Wrap Up: Frustrated Job Seekers Series
When I started my frustrated job seekers series, I just wanted to gripe about resumes, applicant tracking systems and the job search process. I didn’t know there were so many other people with similar feelings. And I definitely hadn’t thought about all of the steps and other processes involved in a job search. Here are…
The One Thing You Need to Get the Job You Want
I’ve written 16 posts in the frustrated job seekers series. I’ve read articles, attended webinars and watched videos on how to find a job. The truth is, there is only one thing you need to get the job you want: a referral from someone at the company. According to an article in Quartz Media, “A…
Observations & Questions about Job Applications & Affirmative Action Forms
I have completed several employment documents over the past few months and have observations and questions about job applications and affirmative action forms. Observations about Job Applications When filling out applications, job seekers should keep the following in mind. Do not any leave any spaces blank unless they do not apply to you. Answer every…
What Exactly Is a Culture Fit?
I often read that companies look for people that fit into their culture but what does that mean? What Is a Culture Fit? According to The Balance, “The candidate whose values, beliefs, outlook and behavior are congruent with those existing within the current organization is likely to be a good cultural fit for the organization…Cultural…