Social Capital Mentor

Some Basic, Yet Complex, Advice About Job Interviews

Yes, it may sound basic at first. But, what Cheryl Ferguson says about the importance of basic pleasantries for job candidates, is very complex. Did your mother ever tell you to sit up straight, get your elbows off the table, or watch your language? She did it for a reason. She knew that other people judge [...]

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College Degrees aren’t Enough - You Need More

Building your social capital helps you get more financial capital (money, jobs, clients, projects, partnerships). This is now more important that it has been in years. If you happen to need convincing, read on to get the latest report on our economic backdrop. This is from Bloomberg a couple hours ago: Job Losses in U.S. Spreading [...]

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They’re Just Shoes, Right? Business Attire Matters

I’m from Hawaii. You know: palm trees, beaches, and surfing. You want to know what’s considered business attire or ‘formal wear’ in Hawaii? Just add a long sleeved t-shirt to your outfit and you’re good to go. Oh yeah, and throw some shoes on (with socks). Being from Hawaii, I always get a kick out of [...]

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5! 4! 3! 2! 1! Monty Python’s Job Interview

When interviewing for a job, sometimes it’s hard to relax when the pressure’s on. Preparation sometimes can’t do it all, so keep it together when things don’t go as planned. And pray your next job interview isn’t run by John Cleese.

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Build Relationships: Acing an Interview Starts Way Earlier than you Think

If you’re preparing for a job interview one week out, you’re late. You’ve got to prepare earlier. And the most important part of that preparation isn’t about hard skills… I just read this post from Silicon.com called “Ask the Experts: How do I ace that job interview?” Three experts answer the question, which is a nice [...]

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