By Nicholas Cole – Ladders Being an effective leader is not inherent in every person. Sure, some people are born with “leadership tendencies,” but leadership is a skill as much as anything else — and to be an effective leader, you need to put in the time and practice to effectively inspire and guide those… read more
Originally Posted on Careercloud Here at Careercloud, we write about resumes quite a lot. So over the years, we have found what works, and what doesn’t. One of the things that make resumes stand out is using different verbs to describe your accomplishments. If you need help with your resume, our friends at TopResume offer… read more
By Regina Borsellino – TheMuse When you’re deep in job interview mode, a seemingly unrelated question like, “What are your hobbies?” might throw you for a loop. “Job candidates often fear that interviewers will ask them ‘trick’ questions or expect a ‘right’ answer to a question,” says Muse career coach Jennifer Fink, founder of Fink Development. Personal… read more
To Our Valued Subscribers: I hope you and your families are having a Safe and Healthy second half of your summer. This cover letter begins with a small history lesson. What era immediately followed the Spanish Flu of 1918? Give up? The Roaring Twenties. Here’s another trivia question: what era immediately followed the Black Plague… read more
McDonald’s Corp. executives believe the worst impacts of the pandemic on sales performance are in the past. In the latest quarter, the restaurant company’s net income dropped 68% and revenues plummeted 30%, driven by temporary restaurant closings, limited operations and dramatic changes in consumer behavior. “As you can see, it remains a dynamic situation as… read more
On Monday, GOP leadership in the Senate introduced a $1 trillion stimulus package—labeled the HEALS Act—that would deliver more checks to citizens, several tweaks to the Paycheck Protection Program, and cut enhanced unemployment benefits by $400. In the $2.2 trillion CARES Act, unemployed workers receive an extra $600 per week on top of state and local… read more
Private equity firm Hargett Hunter Capital Management has agreed to purchase Texas-based chain Trudy’s Texas Star out of bankruptcy for $6.5 million. The firm prevailed at an auction on July 23. A hearing to approve the transaction will be held on August 17. The North Carolina-based firm outbid Austin restaurant Steiner Steakhouse, which bid $6.45 million. The… read more
In mid-March when the novel coronavirus was declared a pandemic, there was uncertainty about what the future would look like. Shoppers wondered what else would run out if they couldn’t even get toilet paper. So, many decided to stock up. Shoppers realized they’d risk exposure if they visited a grocery store. Suddenly they were looking… read more
Angry Crab Shack didn’t waste its quarantine. The 12-unit seafood chain instead used that time to upgrade its menu, packaging, training program and more. Sloane Emden was employed as the general manager of an Angry Crab Shack in Phoenix when the coronavirus shut down his restaurant. Emden spent years working in restaurant kitchens, advancing from… read more
Denny’s Corp. is giving its loyalty-program members a chance to get free delivery for the rest of the year through the Denny’s on Demand platform, the company said. The Spartanburg, S.C.-based family-dining chain said Denny’s Rewards members can place an order via Denny’s on Demand between July 27 and Aug. 9, and then they will… read more