“We've received literally hundreds of inquiries over the past several days as the students and their families try to determine what their next steps should be.”
“Companies generally present it as something that is hard and fast, so when they call you in to discuss it, it's really just to announce what their severance package will be. The fact of the matter is, though, that you can enter into discussions. Companies do have incentives that they can offer so you have some cards to play.”
“There's always a temptation to take the sweets and run but you want more than that; you want your career to remain on track, ... In order to do that, you've got to use some of that money prudently. Set some of it assign for outplacement help. It should pay great dividends.”
“There's always a temptation to take the sweets and run but you want more than that; you want your career to remain on track. In order to do that, you've got to use some of that money prudently. Set some of it assign for outplacement help. It should pay great dividends.”
“Second, even if he's caught playing solitaire, the first thing you do is put him on probation. I don't think you'd really fire him the first time he does it.”
“Be in tune with the corporate culture. You also have to be aware that computer technology keeps a record of everything you do. You don't want to have porn on your hard drive. Believe me, that's not as uncommon as you'd think.”
