employment – Melissa Llarena

Interview Tips: Figuring Out a Company’s Culture

By Melissa Llarena | July 20, 2012 |

How to figure out a company’s culture before you agree to work there. Is the grass really greener on that other side?

1,000 Hours of Sweat Equity

By Melissa Llarena | June 29, 2012 |

Who benefits from your sweat equity? You probably have already clocked 1,000 hours during the first 6 months of 2012. If at this point you know that your talents are not benefiting the audience who needs them the most then it’s time for a mid-year career evaluation.

Bear Gifts to an Informational Interview

By Melissa Llarena | May 17, 2012 |

Show appreciation when you are given a gift. An informational interview is a gift to a job seeker or a curious soul. You will surface the data you need to support your career transition if you focus your efforts on figuring out how to best express your appreciation to an interviewee.