5 Things to Consider Before Changing Careers
The recession caused many to lose their jobs and many others to change careers. Some changed careers because they could not find work in their fields. Some changed careers because being laid off created an opportunity to rethink their career choices. Regardless of the reason for the change, millions of Americans have headed back to [...]
5 Things Adult Interns Should Know
A lot has been said about a mini trend that has adults who graduated from college 5 or more years ago working as interns, or externs, to ride out the recession. The trend was born of the fact that the job market has been slow to add all but entry-level jobs. Many experienced workers have [...]
Embrace the Tyranny of the “OR”
You’ve probably all heard the saying “The Genius of the ‘AND’ v. the Tyranny of the ‘OR’”. If you haven’t, it’s meant to convey the idea that you should not limit yourself to one thing or the other when you can find ingenious ways to have it all. In the context of businesses competing in [...]
Career Question: Is the Job Market Thawing?
I don’t know about you, but I’ve started to feel the job market thawing. I’m not sure what it is, but I can say from personal experience that my phone has certainly begun to ring. Recruiters, HR managers and hiring managers have apparently defrosted my resume and are calling me about jobs for which I [...]
Oprah’s Career Advice
Oprah was the commencement speaker for the 2008 graduating class at Stanford University. Oprah offered new grads the following advice: Find your passion Put your energy behind your passion Believe in something Stand for something bigger than yourself Get the lesson Can’t go wrong with words of wisdom from the the big “O”. Hearthis post
There’s Life In the Job Market Yet
So, I’ve just returned from NYC. I traveled there for my birthday. I used the time to take in a show (Cat on a Hot Tin Roof), see a few friends and formulate a strategy, or strategies, for moving my business to the next level–recession be damned. While I was there I had occasion to [...]
Living La Vida Laid-off
Getting laid off is no fun. It’s frustrating. It’s demoralizing. It’s life-changing for some. Losing a home is tough. Giving up luxuries like vacations and exclusive schools is tougher. But the toughest thing about living “La Vida Laid-Off” is just that…living it. Trying to be normal, trying to engage in topical conversation or to do [...]
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