A Cover Letter That Fits You

When thinking about the content of today's post, I have thought about my freshman year of college in which I remember interviewing for my Resident Assistant position at Lakeland. While going through the process, I recall the struggle I had when writing a cover letter that best represented my qualities and what I had to bring to the table. In response to these struggles I have had, the content of today's post will help you to write a cover letter that not only fits your accomplishments, but also exhibits your accomplishments in a professional manner.

1). Don't repeat your resume
Many people write their cover letter as an extension of their resume in paragraph form. While most resumes are glanced at for a minute, a cover letter is observed in much greater depth to see if your attributes would fit the job in which you are applying for. Use your cover as a way to show off your personality, curiosity, and interest in the field in which you are applying for. While it is important to show off your qualities, it is also important to know about the company in which you are applying for.

2) Keep it short
Never write your cover letter longer than 3 paragraphs. While it is important to write about what you have to offer, it is more important to keep it concise.

3). Addressing the letter
If you do not know who you are addressing the letter to, do not address it to anybody.

4). Never use phrases that are too generic
Avoid any phrases that are a "one size fit all" generalization. Try to make every sentence in relation to YOU and what YOU have to bring to the job.

5). Finish on a bang!
Make sure to finish your resume with how your experiences will fit the job. While also finishing your letter, make sure to also include additional contact information in a request to receive an interview in the future!

If you have any questions about the content of today's post please feel free to comment in the box below, or visit forbes.com for more tips and tricks on writing a cover letter.

Porges, Seth. (2012). 6 Secrets to Writing a Great Cover Letter.

Background Checks=the best employees!!

In today's society, it can be easy for anyone to give an outstanding interview. However, how are employers able to hire these candidates without proof of their qualifications? For this reason, employers now use background checks as a way of hiring candidates that are honest and free of any legal or financial issues for a company. In support of the use of background checks, the content of today's post will give you (the employer) the tips and tricks necessary to conduct your next background check efficiently to help you find the right employee for the job.


Background checks should be done before hiring
If done before hiring, it is much easier to refuse a candidate of their qualifications rather than hiring them after training and compensation.

Determine checks based on position
A background check should not be the same for all employees. For example, if an accountant is needed to be hired, a credit check may be an appropriate action that may need to be taken. However, despite differentiation, a criminal check should be performed on all employees to avoid any issues that may threaten the working environment.

Tell candidates about the background check
Make sure to publish an application policy on your company website. It is important to also state that your background checks comply with state laws.

Ask Candidates to sign a consent form
A consent form must begin before a background check is to be completed.

Establish who will verify information
It is important that only a trained HR professional or outside agency should conduct any research of an individual. It is also important to make sure that these individuals are familiar with:

• Bankruptcy Act
• Equal Employment Opportunity Laws        (photo courtesy of www.investigatoredge.com)
• Fair Credit Reporting Act

If a background check signifies that a candidate is not appropriate for hire, an employer does not have to prove any allegations at the time of you conduct proper investigation in good faith. If you have any questions about the content of today's post feel free to comment in the box below or visit http://www.workforcecentralflorida.com/employer/employer-research-resource-center/hr-tips-strategies/recruitment/tips-conducting-background-checks.stml for more tips and tricks.









 Tips for Conducting Background Checks. (N.d.) Retrieved from:http://www.workforcecentralflorida.com/employer/employer-research-resource-center/hr-tips-strategies/recruitment/tips-conducting-background-checks.stml

Leadership styles on Employee Engagement

In this world, there are a variety of leaders needed for different functions. No matter what the job may be, a leader must have the capabilities to successfully perform these tasks effectively. However, not all leaders are the same in accomplishing these goals. From my own experiences I have worked with a variety of different leaders who have contributed in many different circumstances to get the job done. The content of today's post is about using two leadership styles.

Driver Style of Leadership

The driver style of leadership sets high standards for excelling while allowing employees to expand their goals and aspirations outside of the box. While setting high standards for their employees, the driver style of leadership makes sure to focus on the highest of priorities and objectives in order to achieve their goals.

 (photo courtesy of http://blog.mcafeeinstitute.com/maximizing-your-leadership-ability-series/)

Enhancer Style of Leadership

The enhancer style of leadership helps to solve issues and concerns of employees while acting as a role model to all followers. While acting as a role model, this type of leader is responsible for giving honest and essential feedback while also building trust.


While it is essential to have either one of these leadership complexes, both approaches are necessary for complete engagement. Based on a study performed by The Top HR blog, 68% of employees under leaders who were both enhancers and drivers, scored in the top 10% in satisfaction and engagement in organization. Within everyday functions, leaders should be able to incorporate both approaches to create an atmosphere of engagement in order to be trustworthy and collaborative with people. If you have any questions or need more information about the content of today's post, feel free to comment in the box below or visit http://www.humanresourcesblog.in/2013/11/03/how-leadership-style-impacts-employee-engagement/.


How Leadership Style Impacts Employee Engagement. N.d. Retrieved from http://www.humanresourcesblog.in/2013/11/03/how-leadership-style-impacts-employee-engagement/


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Managers/Supervisors acknowledgement=Success in the Business

As a college student, the ideal focus of my postings have primarily pertained to students, college graduates, and new employees that look to find success in the work force. Although I have been able to cover a variety of content, I still feel like I am missing out on a specific audience-managers and supervisors. Everybody wants to impress their managers and supervisors. No matter what it takes, employees will give their best performance to show their employers that they care and want to be recognized for their efforts. As a result of this, the content of today's post will assist managers and supervisors in the recognition of their employees and the successful management of their business.

1). Review thoroughly before making a new hire

Make sure to always conduct a reference check before hiring new employees. Although a candidate may have exceptional capabilities and attributes that pertain to the job, a reference check will reveal their sincerity in an interview and whether or not they are appropriate for the job.

2). Establish Consistency

Treat all employees the same in regards to expectations, privileges, and exceptions. Nobody should receive any advantage over their co-workers nor should they receive consequences that are more severe in comparison to other employees who have made the same mistakes.

3). You get what you give

Acknowledge and reward good performance. Make sure you give positive reinforcement and acknowledge employees for a job well done rather than just criticism and correction.

4). Set a good example

If you expect good attendance, performance, and conduct from your employees, make sure that your own attendance, performance, and conduct also sets a good example for how you want to be perceived.

5). Acknowledge good deeds

Find ways to recognize employees for the hard work and dedication they have put into their job. Come up with creative/fun events during the year to support their recognition.


For more information about the content of today's post, feel free to comment in the box below, or visit http://www.hr.ucdavis.edu/supervisor/Er/Tips.



TOP TEN TIPS FOR MANAGERS AND SUPERVISORS. (n.d.). Retrieved from: http://www.hr.ucdavis.edu/supervisor/ER/Tips

Team Building for Success

No matter who we are and what we do for a living, we all have had the opportunity to work closely with a group to get a large task accomplished. Whether we have had the opportunity to work closely with friends or people we don't know, we have all been assigned a task at one point or another that must be completed. Although there are many advantages to working in teams to accomplish a task, we all have our share of negative group experiences in which we were not able to work collaboratively with our group to get the job done. As a result of these negative experiences, I ultimately avoided participation in groups, because I thought I would either not have the chance to voice my opinion, or I would end up doing all the work for the group all by myself. Because of my recollection of these experiences, the content of today's post will talk about the basic team building skills needed to develop a more successful group interaction. 

1) Set goals
Having a vision of the goals needed for a project is essential for good teamwork. What do you want to get out of your group's task? What are the consequences for not accomplishing the goal you want to achieve?

2) Know your resources
Acknowledge the help you can receive inside or outside of the group. Does your group have the skills necessary to complete the task? Do you have the equipment necessary to complete the task?

3) Divide and Conquer
Be able to delegate the workload to various members of the group based on their strengths. However, do not overlap the roles that must be played. Each member of the team should feel they have a critical role in the function of the group.

4) Be able to communicate
Be able to express how the accomplishment of specific goals will benefit each member of the group. Encourage team discussions between members and team leaders about any concerns that may affect the performance of the group in the future.



Despite past experiences of group work, implementing the right team-building strategies into the group's functioning will allow each member of the group to be able to contribute their talents, as well as increase productivity from the variety of interactions. With the right collaboration and effort, larger tasks can get accomplished faster and easier.


Team Building 101. N.d. Retrieved from: http://www.workforcecentralflorida.com/employer/employer-research-resource-center/hr-tips-strategies/training/team-building101.stml

Resume tips for the college graduate

Upon the decision of the content of today's blog post, I had thought about the trouble I have been having in designing a resume to include in my career portfolio. Although I have created a variety of different styles of resumes in the past, I have had little experience in creating a resume that was based on my future career aspirations. Due to my lack of experience in the workforce, it has been difficult to create a resume that acknowledges future accomplishments and experiences. As a result of this difficulty, I wanted the content of today's post to assist  recent college graduates in creation of resume that will surely appeal to the eye of a potential employer.

Don't oversell your experience and qualities:
Do not over-exaggerate your experiences and qualifications. Even though you may have picked up a few internships, school projects, and jobs along the way, hiring managers will often pay closer attention to your  aptitude and potential rather than your length of experience. It is okay to express your skills and capabilities, but do not let it lead to cockiness

Don't be afraid to apply for a variety of jobs
Hiring managers often tell you that most jobs include more requirements than the job may call for. However, this often is merely wishful thinking, and often candidates are hired for positions that they are not fully qualified for. For this reason, it is not a bad idea to apply for a variety of positions regardless of qualifications

Don't express skills that the hiring manager may not care about
Avoid using a one-size fits all resume. Customize your resume for each company and role that you are applying for. HR employers will scan your resume to see how well your qualifications fit the job; irrelevant details have the potentiality to be discarded by the employer

Although these details may seem minor to the amount of material that must be included in a resume, they are essential to establishing a job a search that will guarantee you success. If you have any comments or question about the content of today's article, feel free to visit  http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505143_162-57585238/ or comment in the box below.



N.a. (2013). Crucial Resume Advice for Recent College Grads. Retrieved from: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505143_162-57585238/

Listening For Success

As a college undergraduate student, my experience in the workplace has been relatively limited in comparison to employees and professionals with many years of experience. Therefore, the majority of experiences I encounter may only come from the classroom setting. Keeping this thought in my mind, I realize that although the content of this blog is meant to pertain to anyone in the professional setting, it is missing a very important audience, COLLEGE STUDENTS! As a result of this realization, I have spent this week looking for material that pertains to EVERYONE.  In this event, the content of today's post is referenced from material that I have learned in my other Communications courses throughout the school year. I will talk about a skill that everyone needs in any area of their life to be an effective communicator-LISTENING.

No matter who we are or what we do, listening is essential in any function of life when we must work with others. We must learn to avoid the internal and external distractions that hinder our ability to interpret a message, while learning to communicate in response to the message. Here are a few strategies that can be used for more effective listening.

1). Paraphrasing:

By stating the message we have received within our own words, we demonstrate that we are paraphrasing the message to better fit our own understanding. We are responding to both verbal and nonverbal signals that are given by the speaker. By taking the main points of what is said and putting them into a context that fits our understanding, we can fight daydreaming, stay on track, and remove any emotional issues that separate us from effective communication. In a variety of different conversations whether they have been in class or between my friends, I always find myself selecting the main points of a conversation and confirming what has been said with the speaker. By doing this, I feel that I am able to not only put the words into context for my understanding, but I can avoid any distractions that disrupt my thought process.

2). Expressing Understanding

In many situations it is of more importance to not only be able to comprehend the message that is being received, but to understand the speaker's feelings and how they affect the message. In this situation, we express understanding, meaning that we are able to assess the speaker's feelings more accurately and respond to them. At many times in past experiences whether on the job or with my friends, I have at times focused too hard on  what is being said rather than understanding how the speaker feels as a result of it. Because of this, I have responded in ways that do not correlate with what has been said. Although it is important to understand the message, the speaker's feelings and concerns should always be the most important part of any conversation when communicating.

3). Asking Questions

As an extension of paraphrasing and expressing our understanding, it is important that we also learn to ask questions to help us gain a more in depth perspective of what is being said . Because we are not necessarily taught how to ask questions, we are often given a challenge of what types of questions are appropriate to ask in certain situations. In my past, I can recall many times where I have misunderstood a message that the speaker has given. To better understand what was spoken, I debated with myself many times whether the questions I wanted to ask were appropriate to the situation or to the individual's privacy. Therefore, appropriate questioning should be used to clarify a person's perspective, while opening up discussion on a previous idea.

4). Using Verbal/Non-Verbal Communication

While it is important to be able to comprehend what is being said, effective listening also requires making use of nonverbal gestures. Many of these gestures include: eye contact, nodding our heads, and sitting in an attentive manner to show that we are listening and interested. In the majority of the conversations I have, I always try to implement these nonverbal gestures to show the listener that I care about the content of what they are saying and understand their point of view. Despite our opinions of the content of what is spoken, it is important that we use nonverbal gestures in our conversations in order to show others we are giving them our full attention, and care about what they have to say.


No matter what we do in life, everyone must learn how to listen and work collaboratively with others. If we are not able to effectively listen to what is being said, we not only miss out on what is being said, but we have the potentiality of showing others that we do not care about what they have to say, or we are not interested. Therefore, it is crucial that we use various listening skills to our advantage. If we do this, we not only benefit ourselves, but we are better able to manage and maintain relationships with our co-workers and our friends.


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Harris, Thomas E. (2011). Small Group and Team Communication. Boston, MA. Pearson Education, Inc.

The Interviewer's Perspective: Conducting and Effective Interview

Whether we are experienced employees in our field or on our way to finding a career, we all have participated in the interview process in which we have had the opportunity to show potential employers the necessary qualities we could bring to the job we are applying for. No matter what qualifications we possess, potential employers have the ability to choose the best traits that they feel are necessary for the company and its needs. However, how is an employer able to determine these traits? In response to this question, today's posting will not only be able to assist employers in conducting an efficient interview, but will also assist potential job candidates in knowing what interviewers look for in candidates.

1) What qualities are you looking for?

Before you begin the interview process, determine the characteristics you would like to see in your employees. These traits may include: level of education, specialized skills, and behavioral attributes. In order to determine these characteristics, you may want to examine your current employees and determine what their best qualities may be, and how they contribute to the company and its functions

2) Review resumes carefully.

Make sure that you know the qualifications of each applicant before the interviewing takes place. It is important for you as the interviewer to set an impression of professionalism and organization when interviewing candidates.

3). Have interview questions ready in advance

Try to keep all questions you may ask open ended in order to avoid candidates giving you an answer that you expect of them to answer. Ask more questions that are behaviorally based. In other words, it is important that you ask questions that require a candidate to recall of specific situations in which they had to use specific behaviors. It may be easier for you as a potential employer to ask questions that pertain to the job the candidate is applying for, and how their behavior may help them to respond to the situation. Most importantly, focus interview questions on job experience, skills, education, and achievement. However, avoid questions that may be inappropriate for the situation, or may be illegal for hiring.

4). Have an evolution form

Prepare an evaluation for that includes all of the questions you plan to ask during the interview. Using a similar interview format will allow you to better compare multiple candidates.

5) Remember listening skills

Have control of the nonverbal cues you may give during the interview. Make sure that you are taking good notes during the interview to remember the qualities of each candidate in order to assist you in your decision-making at the end of the interview process. Remember to ask the interviewee if they have any questions at the end of the interview.

6). Examine the candidate's technical skills, experience, communication skills, and interpersonal skills.

Examine the body language and comfort level of each candidate in order to determine interpersonal skills. Also, it is important to analyze the candidates ability to answer difficult questions; if their is a contradiction in the candidate's answer to a question, ask about their contradiction and examine their reaction.

 7.) End your interview allowing your candidate to know your expectations
Let the candidate know when you expect to make your decision, and how they will be contacted. Make sure to thank the candidate.


 No matter if we are an experienced interviewer or job candidate, everyone has had the opportunity to pass through the interviewing process.  However, despite who we are in the interviewing process, it is imperative that we exhibit the utmost sense of professionalism and organization when working with each other in a team-oriented atmosphere. If you have any further questions in response to this article, please feel free to comment below, or visit http://www.workforcecentralflorida.com where the content of today's post was referenced from. If you have any further suggestions for future post material, please feel free to comment in the box below.


Keys to Conducting an Interview. n.d. Retrieved from http://www.workforcecentralflorida.com/employer/employer-research-resource-center-hr-ti

Showing Appreciation "Round the Table"

When going through day to day functions, it is easy to forget the hard work other employees have contributed when we are focused on completing our own tasks. As a result of this, we fail to give  appreciation for other employees that have made our jobs easier. The content of today's article will talk about a few ways in which your Human Resources department can better show their appreciation for all your company's workers, while staying under a budget.

1). Better flexibility

When given a flexible work schedule, employees will be able to appreciate the time they need away from work to focus on family and other personal issues.  In his words, Martin, President of Alcera Consulting Incorporation states: " Give a little latitude in determining work schedules and to take time away for family and personal issues such as doctor's appointments and banking errands as long as the employee is deserving and doesn't abuse the privilege."

2). Reward effort and success

While employee ideas will be both successful and unsuccessful in the management of functions, they are essential to the company and its future. As the president of Summit Consulting Group, Alan Weiss states: "When I consulted with the CEO of Calgan, we created an annual award for the best idea that did not work, and presented a loving cup at the annual awards dinner." By using this reward, his company was able to stimulate innovation and positive behavior among employees, while keeping them interested.

3). Offer a trade

Allow employees to pick their own projects or trade tasks with other colleagues.

4). Create a place of Meditation

Create a place of relaxation for your employees to take a nap, relax, and unwind from the pressures of the working environment.

5).Write a note

Supervisors can ask professionals to write hand written notes to all employees who should receive recognition for their work. For example, Advanced MD CEO Jim Pack and his colleagues have wrote hand written thank you notes to all of his employees on  $2 bills. Although the employees are not able to use the $2 bill, they understand that they are appreciated and valued within the workplace.

Despite our day to day functions, we must be able to acknowledge all of our employees and their contribution to a successful workplace. If managers and CEO's fail to recognize their employees, a company will fail to run smoothly. If you have any further questions about the content of todays post, feel free to visit http://www.hrworld.com where the content of today's post has been referenced from. If you have any suggestions for future content on this blog, feel free to leave a comment in the box below.

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Tynan, D. N.d. 25 Ways to Reward Employees(Without Spending a Dime). Retrieved from: http://www.hrworld.com/features/25-employee-rewards/

Turning the tables: Tips for an effective Human Resources Management

As the primary source of interviewing potential candidates, Human Resources Departments look for the necessary qualities that will run an effective company. Although there are a variety of skills that HR professionals look for, how many of these skills do HR professionals and their department actually possess? In other words, is an HR department able to properly hire candidates if they do not have a smoothly ran environment. Todays reading will not only put these questions to the test, but will also teach us the basic essentials for running an effective Human Resources Department. When we realize that we can run an effective department, we are able to hire better employees for our company.

 HR Skill #1: Organization

When working in Human Resources, organization is everything! Having effective organization means having an organized filing system, time-management skills, and personal efficiency.

HR Skill #2: Multitasking

In an average day in Human Resources, your tasks may range from dealing with employee's personal issues, intermittent leave questions, new recruiting strategies, social media, wage/hours, engagement, and retention. Along with all these duties, you must be able to accomplish these tasks at a relatively fast pace depending on a manager's needs. You must have the ability to handle everything and anything no matter what the pace.

HR Skill #3: Negotiation

In any Human Resources department, there are going to be times of conflict depending on the issues that have been presented throughout the company. In response to such difficulties, the goal of negotiation is to end up with two parties that are satisfied with an outcome which is often not easy to achieve.

HR Skill #4 Communication

Professionals in the HR department must be able to communicate with all members of their department, whether they may be managers, potential employees, or current employees. With their need to communicate, employees must be able to do it in writing, speaking to large and small groups, and also through social media.

HR Skill #5 Discrete and Ethical

The HR department is the keeper of all confidential information! While serving the needs of management, it is your responsibility to monitor the actions towards employees to be sure that policies and regulations are being followed.



Despite any the essential qualities that Human Resources may look for in employees, not all of them possess the same characteristics for proper management. To learn more about the necessary attributes of an effective HR department, please feel free to visit http://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com where the content of today's posting was referenced from. If you also have any suggestions of any content for future postings, feel free to comment in the box below.




Schleifer, J. (2006). The 9 Essential Skills of Human Resources Management-How Many Do You Have? Retrieved from: http://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/2006/07/18/the-9-essential-skills-of-human-resources-management-how-many-do-you-have-2/

From Unsuccessful Attempts to Unbelievable Success

No matter if you may be a recent college graduate just starting out or a spouse that has taken a few years off of work to focus on family, everyone must pass through the interview process more than once in their lifetime. Although we may bring a variety of strengths, weaknesses, and accomplishments to the position that we are applying for, a good first impression will ultimately determine our status as a candidate to potential employers. Although this concept is heavily emphasized by potential recruiters and interviewers, candidates continue to make mistakes within the interview process that not only ruins their chances of making a good first impression, but ultimately takes away their opportunity of obtaining a rewarding career. Because of these common mistakes, the content of today's post will deal solely on how to properly conduct yourself through the entire interview process, as well as give you advice from a professional point of view on how you can give yourself a major advantage over your competitors.

1). Know your company

Although this is not initially part of the interview process, potential employers will be pleased to see your knowledge and understanding of the company and its functions in your interview. Therefore, it is important that you take notes on the history, mission statement, services, products, and accomplishments of the company in order to better project your interest in the position you are applying for. When you have knowledge of these specific aspects of the company, it is important to also see where your skills  pertain to the position and how your abilities will add something different than any other candidate applying for the job.

2). Knowing yourself

Think about your previous accomplishments you have made throughout your personal life, work life, and school life. Despite what you think might be minor, a potential employer may see this minor accomplishment as a huge step over all other candidates. Once you have an idea of your accomplishments, it is important to express how various accomplishments have taught you the necessary skills that will pertain to the working environment. These skills can include time-management skills, organizational skills, and team-building skills.

3). Coming prepared

Bring several copies of your resume to the interview. Make sure that all contact information on these resumes is easily understood and uses a professional email address. It is also important, if applicable, to bring a portfolio with a notepad in order to take notes during the interview and ask various questions. Although these are the most basic of elements to bring to an interview, nothing defines a candidate better than bringing a success booklet. A success booklet should contain copies of your diplomas, certificates, recognitions, and awards to fully represent your history and accomplishments. Regardless of how many accomplishments you have, the booklet should be no more than ten pages.

4). Listen carefully

Pay attention to everything that is being said! Based on the information referenced in hrpersonnelservices.com, it is important to apply the 50/50 rule, in which we do 50% of the talking, and 50% of listening. By being an active listener, you are able to ask better questions during the interview to gain a better understanding of the expectations of the position, as well as better represent your skills that are necessary for the job.

5). Following up

Always send a thank you letter at the end of your interview process. This letter should thank the interviewer about taking the time out of their day to interview you, as well as contain key points about possible expectations of the position. In order to keep within appropriate length, the document should be less than one page and should be mailed within twenty four hours.



So as you can see, it is easy for various candidates in the interview process to make a variety of unconscious mistakes due to the complexity of the interview process. I hope that after today's article, you will no longer miss out another opportunity for a career you are passionate about. If you have any further questions about interviewing or the process, feel free to visit www.hrpersonnelservices.com where the content of today's post has been referenced from. If you have any suggestions about anything I should add in the future, please feel free to comment in the box below!


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HR PersonnelServices. (n.d.). Job Interview Tips. Retrieved fromhttp://www.hrpersonnelservices.com/job-search-tips.html

Hello Everyone!

As the creator of this blog and a hopeful candidate in the field of Human Resources, I would like to say welcome to Round the Table-HR! In order for you to obtain a clear perspective of the nature of this blog, I would like to tell you a little bit about myself. I am currently a sophomore attending Lakeland College in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, in which I am majoring in Communications with a minor in Business. I hope to use my speaking/interpersonal skills to assist and promote the well-being of individuals I work with along my career path. For as long as I can remember, I have always enjoyed having the opportunity to work closely with people to help them pursue their dreams and achieve their greatest goals. Because of my immense passion for helping others, my initiative for creating this blog is to extend my knowledge to you as a reader. Whether you are an eager candidate hoping in the job search, or an experienced employee in the field of Human Resources, Round the Table-HR will give you the advantage that you need to step up your game. No matter if your interest is learning how to best conduct yourself in an interview, or learning tips and tricks to manage a better payroll, Round the Table-HR is for everyone and anyone! If at anytime you have any further questions about the nature of this blog or suggestions on new content you would like me to include in future posts, feel free to leave comments under my posts each week.