Best Practices for Conducting Phone Interviews with Consultants
With the advent of virtual and global teams, it isn't always possible to conduct an in-person or video interview; therefore phone interviews are becoming an ever more present reality in the world of work. There are several advantages to telephone interviews... Read more

Pigeonhole Yourself
As a professional training consultant, you may have the skills to deliver any content for any client at any time. But is that what companies are really looking for? The best way to market yourself is to develop multiple profiles or resumes that showcase... Read more

Take Advantage of Social Media When Looking for Consulting Contracts
Social media has not only revolutionized how we communicate with others, but also how we look for work. While the unemployed are already hanging out online, the independent consultant can also take advantage of these technologies when they are on the hunt... Read more

Improving Communication Pathways When Establishing Virtual Teams
As our global economy evolves, virtual teams are becoming a more popular and cost-effective way to work. Though managers and employees have adjusted to the physical conveniences of remote work, there remains a struggle to adapt to the new... Read more

Maintaining Personal Brand Stewardship as an Independent Training Consultant
Clients will most often remember the names of consultants who were highly exceptional or highly unreliable once a project has ended. Naturally, independent training consultants... Read more

How to Position Yourself as a Desired Training Professional
Positioning yourself in the 21st century goes well beyond the business card. Relational databases, job boards and social networking sites are used daily to search for professionals with unique experiences in Training and Development... Read more

How to Prepare to Train Your Employees During a Merger or Acquisition
Your organization is in the midst of a merger or acquisition. You are under the wire to ensure that all employees buy into the new culture, learn all the new processes, policies and procedures, and provide exceptional service to a clientele who is completely... Read more