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You know the basics of going on an interview. You know you should dress nicely, be polite and have an answer to the dreaded “what are your weaknesses” question ready to go.

But while we see many candidates who have these fundamentals of interviewing down, sometimes people forget about the other stuff. These are the small bits and pieces that can make a huge impression on an interviewer.

What …

We are always in a hurry.

And it’s not just us. We know you are, too.

You run to work, then you run to daycare to grab the kids after work is done. You run to soccer practice and run to meetings for the organizations you volunteer for. You run through the office to grab that important fax before your conference call, and you run from that conference call to …

It is with much amusement I watch the sport of curling making headlines during these 2018 Olympic winter games.  Even funnier is a Youtube video of people using a Roomba vacuum and a swifter to imitate the curling “stone” and “broom”.  I crack up every time I see it.

Even MORE amusing is the fact I used to curl.

Those who know me are probably laughing at that image, but …

This little guy sure knows how to dress, doesn’t he? From his dapper tie to the matching colors to the neatly buttoned vest, the son of one of our recruiters absolutely killed it on “Dress for Success” day at his kindergarten last fall.

We’re here to tell you: When dressing for a job interview, keep little Jaxon in mind. He gets right what too many job candidates get wrong.

Dressing …

With the Thanksgiving holiday upon us, you have probably seen a lot of people posting on Facebook or other social media sites this month about what they are thankful for.

We love this annual practice and the idea of taking a moment of time out to appreciate the truly good things in your life. Even if you are going through a difficult time, this can be a valuable way to …

We had the absolute time of our lives.

For one hour, the Susan Graham Consulting team worked together to solve a series of puzzles to help us “escape” the room — and we made it with 10 seconds to spare on the clock!

Going in, we weren’t sure what to expect. No one at SGC had done an escape room before, and we were all a little nervous about putting …

Have you ever heard of an elevator pitch? It’s an explanation people use to sell an idea, boiled down to 10 or 15 seconds — you know, the time it takes to go from the first floor to the second on an elevator.

While you often hear people ask for the “elevator pitch” regarding new business concepts and alliances, it can also apply to selling the most important thing you …

Here is the information from a local attorney advising Pennsylvania residents on how to protect themselves from the Equifax breach.

Equifax Security Breach…

You’ve probably seen statistics like this before—92 percent of New Year’s resolutions fail. But you can still be among the 8 percent who succeed.

Earlier this year, we laid out four New Year’s resolutions for your work life, things such as delegating more and finding new ways to network.

Now here we are nearly six months later, and it’s time to see if you have stayed on track …

You’ve been to Hersheypark, the Crayola Experience and Sesame Place. While they were fabulous, your family is ready to expand its weekend adventures in Pennsylvania.

Great news: There are tons more fun places to explore across the state. These hidden treasures range from zoos to water parks to even a place where ice forms in the summer.

Fill up the gas tank, pack a few snacks and head off on …