Business Articles
Tim Toterhi, CHRO
(Toe-Ter-Rye)
Tim has over 20 years of management experience in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. He’s been quoted in publications such as Fast Company, Forbes, Fox Business News, and the HuffPost as well as profiled in the book, Magnificent Leadership.
How to Ace a Second Interview
While first interviews are often used to validate the experiences and skills listed on a resume, the second round is all about a deeper dive. Specifically, hiring managers want to learn more about “how you do what you do”. If you want to ace the second round, be sure...
Back-up Career Plans
In 1970 American folk musician, Stephen Stills advised listeners to “Love the one you’re with”. The zen-like concept centered around being present and appreciative of what you have instead of lamenting what you’ve lost. The sentiment was well received and rocketed...
How to Nurture Your Network
Mark Twain once said, “If you’re looking for friends when you need them… it’s too late.” The lesson is clear. Relationships take effort at every stage, but meaningful connections are harder to create than maintain. Rather than watch them wilt, take time to nurture...
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Mistakes Managers Make When Reviewing Resumes
Most recruiters and hiring managers spend little more than thirty seconds scanning a resume before deciding whether to toss it or save it for further consideration. Poorly written resumes are of course doomed for the circular file as are ill-placed applicants. There’s...
How to Beat the Resume Bot
Crafting a resume always a challenge and it’s even more so when attempting to out think the Sky-net style gatekeepers that seem hell bent on screening out applicants. But before littering your document with a kaleidoscope of keywords in an effort to beat the bot,...
Can You Advance as a Non-Manager?
Empire building is a popular way to scale the corporate ladder, but it’s not the only means of advancement. Independent contributors can demonstrate their importance to an organization in a variety of ways such as specialized subject matter expertise, customer...
Quitting Without a New Job
When a boss, co-worker, or customer adds the straw that feels like the last, it’s tempting to consider quitting. It might even be fun – fantasizing about the big storm out. And in the right economy, assuming you have low expenses and in demand skills, it might even...
How to Say No to a Video Call
Virtual work is awash in perks, but even the staunchest advocate of the model would concede a distinct downside – the endless stream of video meetings. Proponents note, rightly so, that the visual aspect helps clarify communication, encourage participation, and enable...
How to Thrive in the Work-From-Home World
Like many, I’ve thrived in the virtual work world. The increased flexibility, focus time, and financial perks associated with ditching the commute far outweighed the loss of face time and water-cooler gossip. Of course, I’m an introvert. My people adore quiet. And...