Lights, Camera, Action! “A headshot really acts as a gatekeeper,” says Shelley Golden, an image consultant and founder of Shelley Golden Style in Burlingame, California. “It can influence whether someone wants to know more about you.” Whether a headhunter is debating your suitability for a key role, a...
Corporate Jargon We Should Retire The buzzwords we use may change over time, but the annoyance factor stays the same. Here are some of the most cringeworthy buzzwords from 20 years ago and their eyeroll–inducing counterparts today. —Tamara E. Holmes ...
Regaining Trust after a Loss of Temper Dear DW, I lost my temper in a meeting. How can I regain my team’s trust? Signed, Short Fuse Dear Short, If it’s any consolation, you’re not the only one who has had this experience. In fact, more than half of employees have...
When Your Email Gets No Response The average response time to an email is 10 hours, 40 minutes, and 15 seconds, according to a 2021 study by email monitoring company EmailAnalytics, which is based in Olympia, Washington. During work hours, the average response time drops to 3...
Turning Solutions into Entrepreneurial Success For every problem, there’s a solution—and a dedicated entrepreneur can find that solution. It’s a philosophy that has guided Jada Mclean, 30, of San Francisco on her quest to make the world better while building a business and forging a professional path...
Here’s how to understand the recent rise in interest rates—and navigate the impact of inflation on your pocketbook By Sheryl Nance-Nash The Federal Reserve announced a rise in interest rates in late July, after having hit the pause button in June on raising rates. The Fed also hinted...