May

5

Searching for a career in a field that’s actually growing? There’s a Web site for you

Posted by Dan

May 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment

By reading the newspapers, you might think that there isn’t a single career out there that’s actually experiencing growth right now.
After all, the unemployment rate across the nation is soaring. Companies are laying off workers every day. Others are cutting hours and benefits.
But, surprisingly enough, there are some careers that are actually booming — at [...]

Jan

5

Taking a break between high school and college, the wise choice?

Posted by Dan

January 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment

A growing number of high school students are electing to take a break between the end of their high school years and the beginning of their college ones.
After all, why rush into adulthood too soon? A break between high school and college can allow students the chance to explore something they might otherwise never have [...]

Sep

4

Jerk Free Jobs

Posted by Dan

September 4, 2007 | 3 Comments

I’m always discovering fun new sites.  This one is another great idea.  If you want to be sure you’re job search steers you away from jerk bosses’ then you need to check out Jerk Free Jobs.   
It’s great — you can do a search to check out whether your new manager is listed as a jerk.  [...]

Aug

29

Job Interview Follow Up

Posted by Dan

August 29, 2007 | 3 Comments

Best practices around contacting the employer after an interview may vary, but one thing that hasn’t changed is the importance of taking time to say thank you’. 
Let’s break the interview series up and talk a bit about how you can approach your prospective employer contacts after the interview(s).
1st Interview — After your first interview [...]

Aug

28

Career Search Challenge

Posted by Dan

August 28, 2007 | Leave a Comment

I’m sure you’ve heard the saying “too many cooks spoil the batter”.  Well, I believe that too much thinking’ around job search can spoil the process, numbing your mind so that you’re no longer approaching the activity with the energy and creativity that it demands. 
So, I have a challenge for you — I want you [...]

Aug

23

Monster Invasion

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August 23, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Over 1.6 million personal’ records stolen from Monster.com!
It’s a worry that we all have…perhaps maybe one day someone will be able to hack into a very secure database system in which we have provided very sensitive personal information and steal it.  And it does happen more often than we want to hear. 
Monster.com’s job board information [...]

Aug

22

Jobs in Pods

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August 22, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Have you seen this site yet?  Very cool way for employers to post their job openings via podcast so that you can hear the specifics of the job and what it’s like to work for the company.  It’s got everything from Property Management to AT&T Technicians, Verizon Wireless Telesales, Human Resources and more.
Managers from the [...]

Aug

21

Career Networking - The 80% Rule

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August 21, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Yes, it really is true — 80% of job seekers find their positions through networking.  We all know that networking is powerful, yet many of us neglect it not only on a daily basis, but also for months or even years.  Then we find ourselves in the midst of a career transition and feel as [...]

Aug

20

To Do List Mania?

Posted by Dan

August 20, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Is your to do’ list killing you? 
Need someone to help you with tasks that you’re buried up to your eyebrows in — that never ending, haunting to do’ list??  Or, perhaps you’re in between jobs, not sure what you want to do, or maybe just trying to get a variety of marketable skills?   A colleague [...]

Aug

20

Career Gratitude

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August 20, 2007 | Leave a Comment

I was reminded today while visiting Erica Nelson’s website that gratitude is an important way to attract abundance into our life.  It dawned on me while reading through some of her material that we often make a list of things we are grateful for like our children, friends, homes, garden, pets, etc., but it isn’t [...]

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