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What Do I Do?

  What Do I Do? by Peter Cotton, founder and president of Best Sales Talent, LLC The other day someone asked me what I do

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A Dreadful Manager

A Dreadful Manager by Peter Cotton, founder and president of Best Sales Talent, LLC In my work in executive search, I have personally witnessed (or

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The $10,000 Screwdriver

The $10,000 Screwdriver by Peter Cotton, founder and president of Best Sales Talent, LLC     You may have seen the 2014 Olympic Gold Medal

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Yogi Berra and Job Search

Yogi Berra and Job Search by Peter Cotton, founder and president of Best Sales Talent, LLC   This past week a great baseball legend passed

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There Is No Indispensable Man

  There Is No Indispensable Man by Saxon N. White Kessinger, Copyright 1959 Sometime when you’re feeling important;Sometime when your ego’s in bloomSometime when you

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Ironic

Ironic  Job posting seen recently online: Straight commission salesman to canvas territory in B2B selling effort to sell our sign.  

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Words used by Human Resources

The Words We Choose

From time to time I find articles that compliment my own blog posts.  The following essay, by David Hunt, adds an additional perspective to my

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Netowrking lands job offers

More Like Job Bored

More Like Job Bored Networking lands more jobs than any other method. From ERE.net http://bit.ly/13eqZMY by Raj Sheth   Aug 12, 2013, 6:36 am ET Everyone seems to have a

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Finding The Right Employee For The Right Employer

Finding the right employee for the right employer is key to building a successful, productive workplace. It’s about matching skills, values, and culture to ensure both parties thrive. By focusing on qualifications, work ethic, and company fit, businesses can hire individuals who not only meet job requirements but also contribute to long-term growth and stability.