Ljnradio: Nobody's Perfect

The benefits of entrepreneurship can be far-reaching and satisfying, but it's a perilous position to be in if you're unprepared. Like any other business venture, there are a number of areas that end an entrepreneur's journey before it truly begins. Nick Wichert, Executive Director for VETransfer, reacts to an entrepreneurial "expert's" five biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make. He also gives his advice on what pitfalls to evade and how to, instead, thrive in your business. Nobody's Perfect looks at things a little backwards: What NOT to do. Mistakes are often the best teachers and errors in judgment cross all industries. Job seekers and executives alike commit a variety of blunders that you can learn from so you can avoid the common, damaging missteps.

The look, the size, the information...the truth (sort of). Resumes still grab attention and set potential employees apart, but they can also be troublesome for employers looking to hire. Joanna Patterson of Alverno College tells us about the biggest faux pas made on resumes from design to content, and how to avoid or correct those miscues. She also touches on the mistakes employers make when utilizing the resume to find the right choice. With such great volume, it's easy for employers and job seekers to overlook important aspects of the resume. Nobody's Perfect looks at things a little backwards: What NOT to do. Mistakes are often the best teachers and errors in judgment cross all industries. Job seekers and executives alike commit a variety of blunders that you can learn from so you can avoid the common, damaging missteps.

Humor can be a valuable skill in many workplaces, whether someone is looking for a job or currently employed. The complications of trying to be funny can backfire when used too often, with bad timing or in poor taste. Jessica Ollenburg, CEO of HRS Inc., talks about the mistakes made by the class clown in the interview, during a work meeting, and even during business transactions. Humor is subjective, handle with care. Nobody's Perfect looks at things a little backwards: What NOT to do. Mistakes are often the best teachers and errors in judgment cross all industries. Job seekers and executives alike commit a variety of blunders that you can learn from so you can avoid the common, damaging missteps.

During the process of the job search, finally getting an interview can be both exhilarating and nerve-wracking at the same time. With employment riding on the line, nerves and other human elements, it's easy to make mistakes that could cost you the position. Kristin Adler, Assistant Director (Employer and Campus Relations) for Career Services at Marquette University, stops in to guide us through the varying parts of the interview - and what mistakes send you home empty handed. Nobody's Perfect looks at things a little backwards: What NOT to do. Mistakes are often the best teachers and errors in judgment cross all industries. Job seekers and executives alike commit a variety of blunders that you can learn from so you can avoid the common, damaging missteps.

The best companies take their time determining which people are the perfect fits for their business, spending countless hours to find a handful to interview. However, just like a potential employee makes mistakes in the interview, so too do the people conducting the interview. Making sure you're impressed by the right person, for the appropriate reasons, is vitally important to supplying your company with talent. Dawn Adams, president of HResults, talks about the key factors for interviewers to focus on. She also tries to help eliminate the common errors that are made by things like emotion, bias, a lack of knowledge, and poorly structured questions. Nobody's Perfect looks at things a little backwards: What NOT to do. Mistakes are often the best teachers and errors in judgment cross all industries. Job seekers and executives alike commit a variety of blunders that you can learn from so you can avoid the common, damaging missteps.