Shark Tank: And that answers a lot of questions right there

This big utility company has an, um, diverse IT support group, and it's getting a new manager, says a pilot fish on the scene.

"The new guy has a reputation for being a corporate man who does things by the book," fish says. "At our first group get-together to meet the new boss, we go though the normal intros: 'how I work, what I expect,' yada yada."

Then the boss opens the floor to questions. And one of the more, um, astute IT employees has one.

Why can't I access Web sites that have to do with marijuana using my office PC? he asks.

Boss: Marijuana?

Astute guy: I'm doing research.

Boss: You do know the corporate policy regarding Internet use.

Astute guy: Of course.

Reports fish, "The new boss just shakes his head and asks our researcher to see him in his office after the meeting."

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Shark Tank: And that answers a lot of questions right there

This big utility company has an, um, diverse IT support group, and it's getting a new manager, says a pilot fish on the scene. "The new guy has a reputation for being a corporate man who does things by the book," fish says. "At our first group get-together to meet the new boss, we go though the normal intros: 'how I work, what I expect,' yada yada." Then the boss opens the floor to questions. And one of the more, um, astute IT employees has one.

Shark Tank: And that answers a lot of questions right there

This big utility company has an, um, diverse IT support group, and it's getting a new manager, says a pilot fish on the scene. "The new guy has a reputation for being a corporate man who does things by the book," fish says. "At our first group get-together to meet the new boss, we go though the normal intros: 'how I work, what I expect,' yada yada." Then the boss opens the floor to questions. And one of the more, um, astute IT employees has one.

Video resumes a medium of potential & pitfalls

Resumes are one of the most important components in an individual's professional career. In fact, it is probably one of the most underrated and under appreciated components by a professional.  We often perceive resumes as tools needed only when we are looking for new, or better, opportunities.  In reality, resumes should be viewed as living entities.  Its contents should be constantly monitored and updated.  In fact, an inert resume could be considered a direct link to career suicide. In addition to its contents constantly changing, the actual resume component itself is frequently receiving changes in presentation, style, format, and delivery mechanisms.  The latest and most notable change is in the methods of presentation and delivery.  Recently, the video resume has emerged as an industry buzz for resume presentation.  As a new and innovative way of submitting resumes, it is becoming more and more popular to many.  While this may be a creative way of presenting oneself to potential employers, one must inevitably ask is it in their best interest?

Video resumes a medium of potential & pitfalls

Resumes are one of the most important components in an individual's professional career. In fact, it is probably one of the most underrated and under appreciated components by a professional.  We often perceive resumes as tools needed only when we are looking for new, or better, opportunities.  In reality, resumes should be viewed as living entities.  Its contents should be constantly monitored and updated.  In fact, an inert resume could be considered a direct link to career suicide. In addition to its contents constantly changing, the actual resume component itself is frequently receiving changes in presentation, style, format, and delivery mechanisms.  The latest and most notable change is in the methods of presentation and delivery.  Recently, the video resume has emerged as an industry buzz for resume presentation.  As a new and innovative way of submitting resumes, it is becoming more and more popular to many.  While this may be a creative way of presenting oneself to potential employers, one must inevitably ask is it in their best interest?

Video resumes a medium of potential & pitfalls

Resumes are one of the most important components in an individual's professional career. In fact, it is probably one of the most underrated and under appreciated components by a professional.  We often perceive resumes as tools needed only when we are looking for new, or better, opportunities.  In reality, resumes should be viewed as living entities.  Its contents should be constantly monitored and updated.  In fact, an inert resume could be considered a direct link to career suicide. In addition to its contents constantly changing, the actual resume component itself is frequently receiving changes in presentation, style, format, and delivery mechanisms.  The latest and most notable change is in the methods of presentation and delivery.  Recently, the video resume has emerged as an industry buzz for resume presentation.  As a new and innovative way of submitting resumes, it is becoming more and more popular to many.  While this may be a creative way of presenting oneself to potential employers, one must inevitably ask is it in their best interest?