The Ability Project » Video http://theabilityproject.com Mon, 12 Apr 2010 13:35:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.1 en hourly 1 The New Job http://theabilityproject.com/2009/11/17/the-new-job/ http://theabilityproject.com/2009/11/17/the-new-job/#comments Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:32:11 +0000 Eric Barron http://theabilityproject.com/?p=1784
Pretty relieved to have a new job aren't you? Pretty relieved to HAVE a job! Sometimes the first job you get offered isn't the best job for you.]]> Hey Slim Jim! Got a sec?
Listen Jim, instead of that client report you’ve been working on, I think I’m going to have you do a report on our office-wide Fantasy Football results. How’s that sound?

Preferred environment is more than just office dress code. It’s about matching your personal work habits to the culture and operations of the company you’re considering.

Eric sat down with Jennifer Patterson, Director of Human Resources at Screenvision to discuss some tips for determining your preferred environment in your job search.

]]> http://theabilityproject.com/2009/11/17/the-new-job/feed/ 0 The Greener Grass http://theabilityproject.com/2009/11/12/the-greener-grass/ http://theabilityproject.com/2009/11/12/the-greener-grass/#comments Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:30:14 +0000 Eric Barron http://theabilityproject.com/?p=1767
They say the grass is always greener on the other side....but what if you could peek over the fence and check?]]> They say the grass is always greener on the other side….but what if you could peek over the fence and check?

Enter Vault.com and their immense database of anonymous professional surveys across hundreds of industries and thousands of companies. Click here to register!

Eric sat down with Vault Vice President Yaz Dalal to discuss 3 critical tips for anyone considering a new job or changing careers.

]]> http://theabilityproject.com/2009/11/12/the-greener-grass/feed/ 0 First Things First http://theabilityproject.com/2009/11/12/first-things-first/ http://theabilityproject.com/2009/11/12/first-things-first/#comments Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:26:31 +0000 Eric Barron http://theabilityproject.com/?p=1765
Which outfit goes better with my cap and gown? Yeah, yeah, I'll write my paper later. I need to figure this out!]]> Which outfit goes better with my cap and gown? Yeah, yeah, I’ll write my paper later. I need to figure this out!
Pursuing your long-term goals takes planning, research and flexibility. You’ve got to take things one step at a time.

Eric met up with Matt Weber, a first year MBA student at NYU Stern, to discuss his experience setting and pursuing his long-term goals.

]]> http://theabilityproject.com/2009/11/12/first-things-first/feed/ 0 Hook me up! http://theabilityproject.com/2009/10/20/hook-me-up/ http://theabilityproject.com/2009/10/20/hook-me-up/#comments Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:42:59 +0000 Eric Barron http://theabilityproject.com/?p=1677
You work where? Are you hiring? Can you give me your boss's phone number?]]> You work where? Are you hiring? Can you give me your boss’s phone number? I’ll tell him you said I should call. Why not?

Networking is a delicate thing. It’s a lifestyle. Eric sat down with BNI Chapter President Stacey Wilson to discuss some Networking 101 tips and styles.

]]> http://theabilityproject.com/2009/10/20/hook-me-up/feed/ 0 The “A” Team http://theabilityproject.com/2009/10/20/the-a-team/ http://theabilityproject.com/2009/10/20/the-a-team/#comments Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:41:41 +0000 Eric Barron http://theabilityproject.com/?p=1675
Well.....they ARE a team.....but barely.]]> Well…..they ARE a team…..but barely.

Eric sits down with Matt Weber, a 1st year MBA student at NYU Stern School of Business to discuss effective teamwork.

]]> http://theabilityproject.com/2009/10/20/the-a-team/feed/ 0 The Human Resume http://theabilityproject.com/2009/10/20/the-human-resume/ http://theabilityproject.com/2009/10/20/the-human-resume/#comments Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:38:41 +0000 Eric Barron http://theabilityproject.com/?p=1672
I AM HUMAN RESUME. I WANT JOB! PLEASE GIVE JOB! WHY YOU LEAVE?]]> I AM HUMAN RESUME. I WANT JOB! PLEASE GIVE JOB! WHY YOU LEAVE?
I wonder….

Eric took a stroll with Don Angelo Bivens, President of Play@Work, to discuss the World’s Hardest Interview Question…….”Tell me about yourself.”

]]> http://theabilityproject.com/2009/10/20/the-human-resume/feed/ 0 No “IFs” or “BUTs” http://theabilityproject.com/2009/10/20/1666/ http://theabilityproject.com/2009/10/20/1666/#comments Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:32:31 +0000 Eric Barron http://theabilityproject.com/?p=1666
Meet Lana. She's not your friend. She's your accountability partner.]]> Meet Lana. She’s not your friend. She’s your accountability partner. Like it or not….you need her.

]]> http://theabilityproject.com/2009/10/20/1666/feed/ 0 The Gatekeeper http://theabilityproject.com/2009/09/04/the-gatekeeper/ http://theabilityproject.com/2009/09/04/the-gatekeeper/#comments Fri, 04 Sep 2009 09:08:51 +0000 Eric Barron http://theabilityproject.com/?p=1523 You never know how much influence The Gatekeeper has....]]> http://theabilityproject.com/2009/09/04/the-gatekeeper/feed/ 0 Overcoming Inexperience http://theabilityproject.com/2009/09/04/overcoming-inexperience/ http://theabilityproject.com/2009/09/04/overcoming-inexperience/#comments Fri, 04 Sep 2009 09:07:16 +0000 Eric Barron http://theabilityproject.com/?p=1520 Just because you haven't done the job, doesn't mean you can't...]]> http://theabilityproject.com/2009/09/04/overcoming-inexperience/feed/ 0 Create Boundaries http://theabilityproject.com/2009/09/04/create-boundaries/ http://theabilityproject.com/2009/09/04/create-boundaries/#comments Fri, 04 Sep 2009 09:06:31 +0000 Eric Barron http://theabilityproject.com/?p=1517 Don't get sucked into the "Complain Game".]]> http://theabilityproject.com/2009/09/04/create-boundaries/feed/ 0