by Sam Julka | Feb 21, 2020 | IBJ Column
This week, I met with three of my colleagues to discuss a new rubric they had made. It allowed us to measure our performance in one-on-one interviews with our clients, something we do a few thousand of each year. You might be thinking to yourself, “How hard could it...
by Sam Julka | Jan 31, 2020 | IBJ Column
Poopy pants. You smiled when you read that, right? Potty humor—everyone secretly loves it, especially 3-year-olds, moreover my 3-year-old. I can be explaining my perspective on a presidential candidate’s stance on foreign trade policy or even simply why it’s important...
by Sam Julka | Jan 24, 2020 | IBJ Column
I basically live in a fraternity house at home. I live with two 5-year-olds and a 3-year-old—all boys. Also hanging around are my husband and the dog, also boys. So, I generally live by the motto: If you can’t beat them, join them. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not starting...
by Sam Julka | Dec 6, 2019 | IBJ Column
A few weeks ago, I was sitting in my office, listening to the cold November sleet on the roof. Through the miracle of modern-day technology, I was conducting a face-to-face interview with one of our client’s employees. This particular organization was in a state with...
by Sam Julka | Oct 25, 2019 | IBJ Column
I moved to Indy in 2005 and attended my first Indianapolis 500 in May 2006. I think the start of that race was the loudest moment I have ever experienced in my life. It was so loud I could feel it inside my body. We had to wear ear protection, and by the end of the...