How to Choose Your New Boss

Talk to former and current employees of the company that you want to work for. What do these people say about their bosses personality, work style, and the corporate culture? Do they perform the job duties for the position for which they applied?  Do top performers get rewarded and receive promotions? Also, ask former employees why they left the company and if they were able to find suitable employment afterwards. Observe their facial expression and demeanor as they answer the questions.

If possible,  meet your potential new boss in advance. When you see them, do they appear to be happy or angry? Do they speak and smile at other people? Notice their employees. Do they appear happy and satisfied or do the seem overworked or depressed?

When going into the office for the interview is the receptionist friendly? Does the boss smile when they see you or appear as if they are being bothered? Does the interview start on time?  Pay attention to your boss's interview style. Does he smile and ask you questions about your job skills and your plans for the future, or does he appear disinterested or distracted?

What to Look for When Choosing Your Child's Dentist

Visit the dentist office in advance of scheduling your child’s appointment. The office should be conveniently located in a nice, clean, busy, and safe neighborhood.

Once you enter the office, the receptionist should be warm and inviting as she greets you, as should the rest of the staff. And the office should be fresh, clean, and free of dust and clutter. The rooms should be well lit and the equipment should appear to be in good working condition. And, is the practice busy or is the staff just standing around?

Notice the people who are waiting. Do the parents appear to be happy and relaxed and the children sitting quietly or are they yelling and crying.

After you have decided on a dentist for your child, it is time to schedule the appointment. Does the receptionist sound friendly and happy, or does she sound upset?

On the day of your appointment, does your child have to wait for long periods of time although they have an appointment? An acceptable wait time is 15 minutes at the most. And once your child makes it to the back, there shouldn’t be lots of patients still waiting to be seen by the dentist. Never visit a dentist office in which you are not allowed to be with your child while they are being seen.

Does the staff member performing the work appear knowledgeable about the procedures and of the equipment or does it seem to be taking to long for them to get things situated?

After your child has seen the dentist, check the condition of their teeth. Does their mouth seem clean and free of cavities? If they can’t perform the work that your child needs, do they give you a referral?