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Social networking is a pervasive part of the job search process. LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and other similar sites allow people the opportunity to connect in real time. Like never before, we are able to reach people globally, share ideas, and engage in discussions about numerous topics. How do you maximize these ‘relationships’ so they really [...]
Who says you cannot have a successful job search if you are in your fifties? I have not seen or heard of any instances that indicated that people in their fifties cannot be a highly valued and productive part of the workforce. That fact that you might be a bit older should not deter you [...]
Who among us wouldn’t like to be more productive? I know I would. I often find myself working longer days than I would like, though this has a lot to do with the fact that I work for myself. This means that I can do other things during the day and interrupt what would be [...]
You get up and go to work everyday; so it’s reasonable to want to enjoy it. I remember a time (long ago now) that I wanted to run like my house was on fire simply thinking about getting up to go to a place that I did not like. This was highly peculiar for me; [...]
Did you recently get passed up for a big (or not so big) promotion? Did you ask for something at work and were flatly turned down? It happens – to all of us at some point. Things do not always go your way, and rejection is part of life – all aspects of life – [...]
Having just written a resume for a part-time actor and musician, and full-time bar owner I decided to write an article on pursuing opportunities in the exciting and bustling world of the hospitality industry. For sure, there is no shortage of high-end restaurants, clubs, and theaters in New York. With those things come a never [...]
Are you considering pursuing an MBA? You are probably weighing the pros and cons of furthering your education. It seems like a pretty simple and clear-cut decision, right? Enhancing your education, developing improved skills to help advance your career, meeting new people to add to your network – how could you not think this is [...]
We all know that in 2009 some major adjustments have been occurring on the job front, including a new stimulus bill that is proposing to create 3.5 million new jobs. But how are you affected by this new bill?
If you have been recently laid off from an employer affected by the recession, or are simply [...]
There has always been a shortage of women in technical fields because they are male populated by default. However, many more women have been trying to get their feet in the doors of establishments that allow them to focus on fields they’d prefer.
In the past, it might have taken some extensive work to find a [...]
Aren’t we all envious of those people who are not only able to figure what their dream career is, but have the guts to actually pursue it? If all people were able to do the same, the world would be a happier place.
But it’s not always easy being a dreamer. Because while these people may [...]