Q: How do I handle a video interview? A: This is a great question. Companies are relying more heavily on video for lots of tasks, including talent recruitment. First, you need to be comfortable with the computer you use. Even small tech issues will take a ...
PICTURED ABOVE: Kerrick Henny, AT&T Regional Vice President-External Affairs, presents $10k check to Jeffrey L Boney, TBA CEO and YEA program founder. This past week, executives from AT&T joined staff and board members from the Texas Business Alli ...
Q: I’d like to work for a big company in Houston. What is the best way to search for a job? A: Today, it is both easier and harder to apply for a big corporate job. It’s easier because there is so much information available for potential employers. Mo ...
Q: I have applied for an analyst job in several places; a corporation, a non-profit and with a city government. I have had several interviews and expect to receive several offers. How do I pick the best job? A: Congratulations. If you have had several int ...
The lending environment is constantly evolving, which means more options for small business owners. In the last few years, non-bank online lenders have entered this landscape adding more choices, and making it as important as ever for business owners to c ...
By: Lilyanne McClean Q: I am applying for a job at a large company in Houston. Should I use my personal contacts to try and help me get the job? A: The short answer is “yes,” but do so carefully and try to use contacts who can really speak to ...
By: Lilyanne McClean Q: I just finished a series of interviews and I really want the job. What is the best thing to put in my thank you letter? A: In corporate America, your interview begins with the very first interaction with someone at the organization ...
Dear Ask Carla, I have submitted tons of applications and I get calls, but never in person interviews. I am not sure where the breakdown is. Can you offer advice on getting from the phone to the office? I feel like if I could just get an in-person intervi ...
Dear Ask Carla, I was recently promoted and am now managing two of my former coworkers. For one of the two, this is a new position. She was on our team but in a different role. Her position was eliminated and she was moved to my old position. The company ...
Q: Who should I list as a job reference? I usually use my best friend, my mom and a church member and ask them to act like I worked for them, I know this isn’t what I should do. I’m pretty sure that sometimes the person calling to check the references ...
