How to prepare to answer all interview questions with 5 responsesHaving conducted thousands of interviews in my career, I find candidates are either under- or over-prepared for the interview. While I prefer someone who is well prepared, the under-prepared candidate still does better than the one with scripted and canned responses. Read more
Don’t ignore Facebook for authentic business networking with people who “have your back”Over and over again, we hear that Facebook is for personal topics and LinkedIn is the social media hub for business. This is true in most cases. But, segmenting these networks is like saying you would never take a job lead from someone at church or from your buddy who you play softball with on Wednesday nights. Networking for business should not stop at the Facebook login page. Read more
Access the executive suite to improve career prospectsI’m a big proponent of seeking out and working with mentors to help propel your career. In fact, your path to success may depend on the right mentor. There are many ways to steer your career and benefit from strong leadership. Read more
Improving your career prospects vs. sticking with what you knowEvery year, I say, “This is it. I am done adopting new technology. It’s too expensive and how can I truly become an expert if I am constantly abandoning last year’s technology and adopting something new?”
The luddite way seems simple – stick with what you know. Then the newest gadget or website convinces me I will be more efficient or somehow my life will be better. Read more
How to get hired and paid three times moreLooking through some holiday photos and festive occasions that included eggnog reminded me of a story that demonstrated the importance of paying a premium for a perfect hire. It all started when my wife, Katrina, came down with a cold. I think I may have mentioned before that we are from the Midwest, where part of every cold remedy includes food. Read more
Love – Work – PlayCorporate America frequently banters about the statement, “We work hard, but we also play hard.” However, these days, it all seems to be about work. Every quarter, we hear about how much more efficient and profitable companies are after layoffs and cost cutting. The reality is that many people are now doing multiple jobs, which translates into less time with family and friends. Read more
Ken Revenaugh offers Fast Track Tools to solve your communication problemsHow Fast Track Tools
Came to Be
Hi, my name is Ken Revenaugh. I developed Fast Track Tools because
I was sick and tired of watching bad ideas win.
You know the drill: Someone passionately advocates for an idea and clearly communicates why it should be implemented. Read more