Connecticut Business Issues

Preparation is Key

As with anything we strive for in life, proper preparation can be closely correlated with outstanding outcomes.  As you put yourself at the ready for your interview, consider these finer details in your preparation routine.  Thoroughly research the company, and the interviewer [if he/she/they are known to you].  Be on your toes to answer their inquiries by way of intimate company information.  i.e., “[This answer] relates to the news release last week; I learned that your company is directly involved with the structuring of the [insert name] Project.”  Attend ready to mention something that you read in the interviewer’s bio on the “Meet the Team” page of their website.

Sell Your Strengths 

This is your opportunity to shine!  Some would say: “You only get one chance to make a first impression”—this rings true every time.  Highlight your most important strengths first.  What can YOU do for THEM.  Focus less on what you have done in the pas…

Are you ready to work at home? If you haven’t worked from home before, it could be a difficult adjustment experience. You’re used to having a fixed schedule and having people around you to tell you what to do and interact with and now you are distanced from both. You are responsible for your own behavior and this can actually be very challenging for a lot of people. It’s really tempting to sleep in or get sucked in to a Netflix series. Some people just sit and wait for direction. You don’t want to get caught in any of these traps.

Have a Dedicated Work Space

Try to have an organized work-space that is similar to what you are used to in the office. Try to have a desk, a chair, and a computer set up that is comfortable and set up in a professional manner. It’s generally not a good idea to setup your office so you can watch your kids. That’s usually not why you are working from home. You want it to be dedicated space to the extent possible. Now if you are working…