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Back to School for a Career Change
Q. I hate my job as a computer consultant.
What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up? Something That Hasnt Been Invented Yet!
Most of us were brought up to study hard, get good grades, choose a "practical" college major, and strive for a "good job."Talk to a stranded midlife career-changer and you realize the game has changed.
For My Second Career, I Want to Do Nothing!
Q. For my second career, I'd like to know "What to do when you have done a lot and nothing really interests you anymore.
Seven Myths You Must Challenge Now To Begin Your Second Career Today
* Has it been awhile since you explored career options?* Are you making your 21st century choices based on beliefs that were accurate when Reagan was president of the US (and Thatcher was PM of Great Britain)?* Do you wish you could take a test that would point you to the perfect Second Career?Then you're probably operating on yesterday's myths -- time to move to today's reality!Myth #1: Science supports the traditional linear career change model: test for interests, identify careers and go find a job.Reality #1 Researchers at Stanford and Harvard found that career exploration proceeds in a zig-zag trial-and-error path, almost always with a hint of serendipity.
Ten Things To Do When You Really, Really Hate Your Job
1. Begin focusing on what you want instead of how much you want to escape.
When Your Job Goes Away: Seven Tips
Q. "What do I do after a job goes away?"A.
How People Really Explore New Careers: What Does A Real Career Search Look Like?
The traditional model of career choice suggests a linear pattern. Get to know yourself.
Career Planning for Gifted Adults
"James is so restless and energetic. I wonder if he's hyperactive.
The Springtime of Your Career
Rick Jarow, author of Creating the Work You Love, introduced many of us to the notion of career seasons. When we're struggling with a career, we're most likely to think of winter.
Looking for Work in All the Wrong Places
The Question: After identifying a potential employer, I get contact information, do my research and send out my resume and cover letter, requesting an interview for a management or human resource position. I am listed with recruiters and staffing agencies and call them every week.
Losing A Career Can Feel Like Getting A Divorce
Most of us are aware that we need to grieve the death of a close friend, relative or favorite pet. We are beginning to learn that other events -- relocation, divorce, illness -- can also be experienced as loss.
Prepare for Your Performance Review Before You Start the Job
When you start a new job, you probably realize the first three months are critical to your long-term success. Everybody's eye is on the "newbie" as you learn the ropes.
7 Steps To A Job-Winning Resume
A new resume can jump-start your career. Your network contacts may ask for a resume and some industries absolutely, positively demand a resume as the price of admission.
Ten Tips to a Powerful Resume
A new resume can jump-start your career. Your network contacts may ask for a resume and some industries absolutely, positively demand a resume as the price of admission.
Five Biggest Resume Mistakes You Can Fix Yourself
A career consultant can diagnose and overhaul a troubled
resume. But you can check off the basics yourself.
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 International Business Times | Obama campaign releases new Web ad trumpeting jobs growth The Hill By Justin Sink - 02/06/12 02:20 PM ET President Obama's reelection campaign released a new Web ad Monday playing up the president's jobs record on the heels of a January report showing better-than-expected employment growth. The ad features a chart of ... January Jobs Report: House GOP Down on Better-Than-Expected Job Creation President Obama has convinced Americans to settle for a poor economy Republicans argue jobs report wasn't all good news |
 USA TODAY | Greek leaders will cut 15000 jobs to get debt deal USA TODAY By Nicholas Paphitis, AP ATHENS, Greece – Greece's coalition government said late Monday that it has accepted demands by its rescue creditors to cut 15000 jobs in the public sector this year, under a new law that allows firings. Greece Agrees to Cut Public-Sector Jobs Under EU pressure, Greece to cut 15000 jobs this year Greece to cut 15000 public jobs |
 Sofia Echo | Greece to Eliminate 15000 Government Jobs New York Times ATHENS — Greece will cut 15000 state jobs this year, the government announced Monday, part of new austerity measures it must agree on to secure new debt agreements and rescue funds from international lenders. Athens is racing to push through economic ... Greece to Cut Government Jobs as Debt Pressure Intensifies |
 eMaxHealth | The Jobs Report and the “Missing 1.2 Million” New Yorker (blog) My post about Friday's jobs figures got folks riled up: some of you think I was shilling for Obama. That comes with the territory. I happen to be working on a longer piece about where I think Obama went wrong. Doubtless when that piece comes out, ... Still Wrong: Right-Wing Media Continue To Dismiss Jobs Report With Discredited ... St. Louis No. 20 in private-sector job growth Jobs in America: The Ugly Truth Behind Those Unemployment Numbers |
Boehner: Election year should not stop job-creating legislation Middletown Journal By Chelsey Levingston, Staff Writer 1:52 PM Monday, February 6, 2012 HAMILTON — An over-complicated tax code and “regulatory onslaught” from the nation's capital is keeping the US economy from creating more jobs, said US House Speaker John Boehner, ... Boehner visits growing Hamilton company Factory Backdrop for Boehner Speech Received Government Funds |
 AFP | Steve Jobs fans irate over Apple founder Jobs look-alike promoting Android ... Toronto Star Alyshah Hasham Staff Reporter Steve Jobs has come back from the dead, halo and all, to promote the “Action Pad,” a tablet running on Android, Google's operating system. At least that's the gimmick of a Taiwanese television commercial for local tech ... Outrage over Steve Jobs angel in Taiwan ad Steve Jobs angel ad creates outrage Steve Jobs' Angel Promoting Android Tablets in Taiwan |
Jobs fear in the Australian retail sector NEWS.com.au RETAIL jobs could be next in the firing line, after new figures showed retail spending fell over during Christmas. The Australian Bureau of Statistics released December's retail figures yesterday, showing a seasonally adjusted 0.1 per cent decrease in ... Retailers warn of job losses after |
 BET | Obama Unveils a Jobs Plan To Train Post-9/11 Servicemembers HispanicBusiness.com Those veterans have an unemployment rate of 9.1 percent versus 8.7 percent for non-veterans, according to the government's January jobs report. The announcement was made in Arlington, Va., in a fire station whose members were among the first to respond ... Obama's Jobs Plan for Vets Obama Pushes Veterans Jobs Programs Obama pushes for jobs for veterans programs |
From Relief To Despair: Varying Views Of Jobs Data Manufacturing.net So many jobs are being added that the unemployment rate has dropped for five straight months. At 8.3 percent, it's at a three-year low. Whether the job market actually feels stronger, though, depends on your perspective. The headline numbers mask vast ... |
 Los Angeles Times | Latinos, hit hard by job losses, are making strong comeback Los Angeles Times As the economic rebound picks up a bit of steam, Latinos are scoring bigger job gains than most other demographic groups and proving to be a bright spot in the fledgling recovery. Fred Moreno of Bell, who has an associate's degree in science and ... Labor Department Report: Latinos Filled 60 Percent Of All New Jobs In 2011 ... Why Latinos Have Been First to Make It Back to Pre-Recession Employment |
Ten Great Careers For Computer "Geeks
The universal acceptance of computers into our daily lives, both at work and at home, has decreased the image of computer users as being "geeks." The word geek itself has evolved a bit - going from meaning a socially inept person who gets along better with computers than people, to someone who is an expert with computers, a guru even.
20 Questions That Helped Me Take A Leap Of Faith And Change Careers
When I was working more than 45 hours a week in a job with a two hour commute each day, the challenge of a new husband, new step children, two beagle dogs and maintaining a home was more than a stretch! Something had to give, and unfortunately I was the one starting to not be able to hold it together!It was a Catch 22 situation. We had an expensive home near the city center with large mortgage costs, which demanded feeding through joint incomes.
Ideal Job and Handling Criticism
How many times have you been asked, "What is your dream job?"Even if you document a dream job on paper, will you be happy every day in that job? Unlikely. Heck, you could work in your dream job for two different companies and end up being happy in one and miserable in the other.
You Should Interview the Interviewer, Too
I know what you are thinking. You're thinking, "Wait a minute.
10 Tips For Writing A Winning Resume
Your resume (or curriculum vitae), combined with the cover letter, are the master keys to opening the prospective employer's mind and door so that you can proceed to the next step in the process - the big interview!RESUME WRITING TIPS AND STRATEGIESHere are 10 valuable tips for anyone writing their own resume, or who is having someone else write one for them. These tips and strategies are an abridged version of what is contained in my new eBook, "Instant Home Writing Kit".
Fascinating Ways to Make a Living Doing What You Love May Be Closer Than You Think...
You don't have to look very far to find fascinating ways to make a living. Opportunities are literally everywhere? if you're looking, that is.
Job Hunting Tips: Taking Care of Yourself
Looking for work is generally a miserable undertaking. No matter how much education and experience you have, you are in a powerless and vulnerable position.
How to Ask For a Salary Increase and Get Your Raise
Feeling overworked and underpaid? If you're starting to feel like you deserve a raise, here are eight DO's and DON'Ts to build your confidence and tact (and what to avoid!) in asking for the salary you feel you deserve.DO1.
Finding Freelance Writing Jobs - Join Us On The Job Search
Finding freelance writing jobs require great skill, dedication and lots of patience. There are many qualifications that businesses look for prior to hiring an individual to fill their job vacancies though.
5 Key Factors to Consider When Selecting an Outplacement Firm
With today's economy, more and more companies are finding themselves faced with the situation of having to reduce headcount to remain competitive. Here are five key factors to consider when selecting an outplacement firm if your company is ever faced with a workforce reduction.
Telecommuting Website (Part Two)
Last article I discussed why a telecommuter would benefit from starting a website, and what you should include on the website. This article, I'm going to cover how to market the website and the basics of getting one set up.
The Top Ten Strategies of A Great Interview
You've just received a call to interview with your dream company. Do you know how to prepare for the interview so that you'll feel confident, have a good experience and set yourself apart from others? Try following the steps below and you'll not only be well prepared, you'll present yourself as a true professional.
Travel Writer Jobs, What Are They And How To Find Them
Travel writing jobs are few and far between. Getting into this field is hard to do and requires a lot of training and experience.
Become an LPN, the Fast Path to a Nursing Career
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) CareersLicensed Practical Nurses provide the most amount of direct patient care within the nursing category of healthcare. If you're interested in a healthcare career dealing directly with patients, becoming an LPN is a rewarding opportunity.
Telephone Phobia: Make the Phone Your Job Search Friend
You're pretty comfortable using the phone. It's something you do every day in your working routine; so why is it that as soon as you need to use it for career change or job-search it becomes too difficult?Your reluctance to use the phone in your career change or job-search probably stems from anxieties about what might happen.
Making Yourself More Relevant To The New Workplace
Being a current job seeker can be quite a challenging prospect as there are many changes in the workplace. Life-long employment is no longer the norm and workers must also learn to adapt with the complementary expertise of foreign talents.
Home Healthcare Careers
One of the fastest growing sectors of the medical industry is that of home health. There are many reasons for this growth, but most important are:The number of aging and infirm citizens in the country.
Interview Skills That Attract Offers
An interviewer's mission is to assess your qualifications compared to the other candidates interviewed. Asking you questions is their way of accomplishing that mission.
Why Become A Truck Driver?
There are a great number of good reasons for someone to become a truck driver. First and foremost among those reasons would be the great pay.
Seven Steps to Making a Successful Career Change
My first job was secretary to Moses. Having to transcribe and make 2,430 copies of the Ten Commandments convinced me I was on the wrongcareer path! OK, maybe I'm not quite THAT old.
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