Archive for Category: "Job News"
What Can a Career Blog Do For You?
Looking for a job has changed a lot in recent years, in part because of the changes in technology. There was a time when people with computer skills were in the minority, but now it seems like significant computer skills are needed for almost any job, from those in the auto industry to those in
Take This Job and Shove It! Re-Inventing Yourself in the New Economy
Stressed out from the economy and looking for a new job? Maybe it’s time for you to be your own boss. That’s right – fire your boss! Go on…I dare ya! There are so many considerations when contemplating working for yourself, but taking the time to think ahead and plan can give you a
How To Pick The Perfect Career At 40 And Over
Ever found yourself wondering where you would begin to figure out how to pick the perfect career, something new that you would be really excited and passionate about? Are you thinking “Right… Now that sounds impossible!” Have a job? Do you like what you do for your job? How long have you had this
Finding a Job Over 50: How to Effectively Approach the Market in 2012
The current job market can be difficult enough for new college graduates, but for those re-entering the market after more than twenty years of stable employment, it can be much less welcoming. Because of age bias and the incessant labeling of those over 50 as “overqualified,” baby boomers have to take a very different approach
5 Reasons You Should Consider Career Re-Training
Once you are established in your field, it can be difficult to make the transition into a second career. However, many people find it is the smartest move they ever made. There are several advantages to career re-training, but the transition takes time, money and effort. If you’re taking this step, start planning as
Do You Have A Brand?
It is a cold winter Sunday morning. I’m running 20 minutes late. Church starts at 11 a.m. It is 11 a.m. I still have to pick up a child I’m mentoring who lives 15 minutes away. I arrive at his home. Instead of sending my usual text “I’m here,” I anxiously, but gently blow the
Running a Secret Executive Job Search
“I’m afraid if I post my resume online, my current employer will find it.” “The position sounds like a perfect fit, but I can’t risk submitting my resume.” “What if word gets back to my employer that I have been looking for another job?” “I found a blind ad that describes exactly the position
Secrets to Success in Your Career: Get Moving and Do It NOW!
Are you happy with your job? Do you have the tools that you need to be successful? Are you prospering in your career – or do you feel held back? There is one key to success in any profession or career – that key is YOU! Let’s begin with a paramount truth: You are responsible
Unemployment Survival Tips
Losing a job is one of the most unfortunate things one can ever experience. It can make you worry about lots of things such as your monthly bills, health insurance, and grocery stuffs. If you have been a victim of a wrongful termination recently and feels like you are nowhere to go, the following are
Toward Greener Pastures: Older Americans and Sustainable Solutions
Many older Americans with manufacturing backgrounds are beginning to find themselves in precarious employment situations. While they might have decades of experience in highly skilled manufacturing areas, they are facing uncertain futures. Manufacturing jobs were one of the best tickets into comfortable middle class lifestyles from the postwar manufacturing boom until the last few years.
