2. Having two jobs can definitely be a challenge, especially when they are both almost just as demanding. In this situation I would have a talk with first with my boss from the real estate job to see if another person could somehow assist me with some of the overbearing emails, even if it meant I would have to give up a small percentage of commission that I would earn from making the sales. I would also explain to my boss at the IT consulting job of what is going on rather than he/she find out another way in which there would be harsher consequences. Also I would try and brainstorm some alternatives with possible letting one of the jobs go in order to maintain the one I needed the most in which this case could try and cliental to compensate for losing the income from the real estate job position.
3 .In this case I would first confront my friend about the certifications he has listed on his resume. I would also ask when and where he earned the certifications from because it will come up again during the interview process. I would explain to him that putting false information on a resume, especially in the IT field, could put him in a very uncomfortable position in which his knowledge and skills that he claimed to have, would be tested on a daily basis. I would tell him that instead of claiming that he has earned the certifications he could actually take some classes and take the real exam, especially since he is out of work. Also that he would probably be questioned about his other accomplishments that he exaggerated on his resume so it might be a good idea to edit them before I gave it to the “right person.” Although he may not have all the right certifications for the job I do believe his experience with the firm he previously worked for will be good enough for him to receive the training he needs while already on the job.
7. Having a Cisco certification in the networking field is an awesome thing to have and can make your resume stand out again other persons in which may be competing with for a certain position. In the case I would try and narrow it down to candidates who have the certifications plus the years of experience to back it up. Almost anyone could probably study for a Cisco exam and do will enough to get passing score but with the experience it shows that the person really knows the field more than just from a test that they have taken. Even though I was instructed differently I would bring on the people with the experience instead. I would inform them that the Cisco exam will back them up with the years of experience they have. I would talk to a manager at the company to see if there was a way the company could pay for the exam as it would be a great investment for very valuable future employees.