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Yahoo CEO’s Resume Blame Game: Is It the Headhunter’s Fault?

Yahoo CEO Scott Thompson – he of the phantom computer science degree that found its way on his official resume filed with

the SEC – was either fired or resigned.

The question remains; whose fault was it that the resume mistake wasn’t caught earlier?

The now-departed Thompson said that exec search firm Heidrick & Struggles was to blame; somebody on the search firm interviewed him for a role with eBay years ago when the error originally occurred, took incorrect information, and that’s how it got in the system and on to his Yahoo resume.… Read the rest

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[Life Back West] April 2012 – “Home Alone”

There is no place like home. And when you want a break, sometimes there is no place like home alone.

Even with just my spouse, our engaging 9-year old son and one spunky canine pup at home, it can be a relief to have two out of the first three leave town so you have a break for yourself. When the ask – “Do you mind if we run up to Sugar Bowl for the last weekend of skiing?”… Read the rest

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Hiring Season: Can I Be Asked If I’m a Gamer?

Yes. No. Maybe?

You can tell when the economy’s improved because there’s an uptick of interviews. More experienced managers revisit what they’ve done before that’s worked well when hiring and novice supervisors surface this season’s new crop of oddball, silly questions.

“Can I be asked if I’m a gamer?” will likely be one of the tamer examples.

Candidates invariably want to know what can be asked.… Read the rest

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How to Say “No” – and Leave the Door Open for a Down-the-Road “Yes”

Open Doors

It happens all the time with work; the job offer, the investment opportunity, or the candidate you surfaced are great but the timing is wrong. So how do you say “no” and leave the door open to return?

Here’s one thought on how to keep the door open rather than permanently shut when you reject someone.

It starts, by the way, by having a clear bead on where you are, and what you’re looking for.  … Read the rest

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Got Redemption?

Not got milk, redemption. The substance is different but the concept’s the same.

Somewhere in Oprahtown
Somewhere in Oprahtown (Photo credit: QUOI Media)

Do you have what you you need in your life to grow?

Unless you’re oblivious, a narcissist, or the uncommonly lucky, everyone has career regrets. There are jobs not offered,  “just” promotions denied, and layoffs that should have been someone else’s, not yours (or mine).… Read the rest

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Should You Behave (Well) When You Get the Boot?

The  Quora question was phrased differently but the thought was the same.
Fuck sign, not directed at anyone!
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Should you behave (well) when you get fired?

Like many things in life –  true whether you’re the CEO and/or founder, or the guy/gal handling the mail – it depends.

Here’s 4 things to consider:

What’s your goal? While it can feel good to tell people off, is it going to help you or hinder you?… Read the rest