Rather than going "round and round" by trying to (re)fit yourself to meet the job, how about having the job fit you. Doing this may require a new way of thinking about job searching. Are you ready?

Third in a series. Each month, we'll present "real world etiquette" advice for people just starting their career (as well as those needing a bit of polish and finesse).

You've all experienced a pivotal moment when all eyes and ears were on the person being honored, remembered, memorialized, celebrated and then it happens - - the moment is abruptly interrupted by the sound of a ringing cell phone. And, it doesn't stop there. . .

Inspired by Susan Morem, author of 101 Tips for Graduates

You've been taught to do this since you were a little kid. So, why in the world would you suddenly stop saying "please" and/or "thank you"?

Plain good manners aside, as a career strategy, sending a thank you note may give you an edge over other candidates. According to Robert Half Technology, "80% of the executives polled said sending a thank you note following an interview can boost a job seeker's chances of landing the position."

Even with this huge support for thank you notes, hiring managers still report that almost half (49%) of applicants fait to send them.

I would like to introduce you to my "cool friend", Cheryl Mann, and encourage you to visit her website:

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Cheryl Mann is the President and Founder of Goals InSight, Inc., a company that helps organizations and their teams make the changes needed to achieve powerful results through team building, business strategy and goal setting workshops. Visit her website to sign up for her newsletter which covers topics such as team development, goal setting and work-life balance - - you won't be disappointed!

According to a recent article in Newsweek, there's widespread conviction that opportunities in the emerging green economy are growing and this sector will become one of the country's hottest employers.

Photo by Darrel Gulin.

Nearly 10.4 million firms are owned by women (50% or more) employing more than 12.8 million people, and generating $1.9 trillion in sales.

The vast majority (83%) of women business owners are personally involved in selecting and purchasing technology for their businesses.

I appreciate each and every moment of clarity that comes along. My latest moment came during a conversation with a radical young visionary I recently met over a cup of coffee as we exchanged ideas on whether its "better" to be a generalist or a specialist. As we spoke, what became clear to me was. . .