From the category archives:
By the time I turned thirty, I was married, with one child and one on the way, owned a house and had my dream job! So I do not have any regrets. Why am I writing this article? As I become older, I reflect on my life and what if anything I would do differently. Read More…
{ Comments on this entry are closed }
An interview is an opportunity for the employer to learn about you and you to learn about the company. Their objective is to find out if you have the skills to do the job. Do you have the interest and motivation for the job? Do you fit in? Are you a team player? What can you do to convince them you are the right choice? Your goal is a job offer. Read More…
{ Comments on this entry are closed }
Are you looking for work? Do you have a skill that people want? Maybe now is the time to start a home based business. In many cases, it requires little or no money. What are you waiting for? What business should you start? Start with what you do well. Maybe you are new college graduate who would be a teacher, except no one is hiring. Read More…
{ Comments on this entry are closed }
What are soft skills and why are they important? Soft skills or lack of them can get you fired! In school, if you miss a day or two a month or go to class late won’t materially affect your grade. At work, if you are late or absent 3 times, you will probably be fired. The habits you form over the years in school are important for success. Read More…
{ Comments on this entry are closed }
Whether you are job hunting for a minimum wage job or six figure dream job, trying to borrow a million dollars or attending the Heisman trophy ceremony or impressing your date, dressing for success is important. People judge you by what you wear, how you act and how you speak. Next time you interview for a job, think about how you are presenting yourself. You want to market yourself in the best possible way. What you wear is important, but don’t stop there. Read More…
{ Comments on this entry are closed }
Professional athletes play games for a living! Isn’t that the ultimate career choice? They are well paid, they love what they do and do it well. Not everyone can be a professional athlete however you can perform other careers in professional sports. They need trainers, doctors, managers and much more. So how can you find your dream career? I am sure you know people who love what they do. Read More…
{ Comments on this entry are closed }
Most people do not see a difference between a career and a job. The first time you hear the word is when your father says get a job. It is usually in response to a teenager who wants a car when they turn 16 or 17 years old. According to the dictionary, a job is a regular activity performed in exchange for payment, especially as one’s trade. A job can be full or part-time and generally thought to just be something to generate spending money, for that first car or pay bills. Read More…
{ Comments on this entry are closed }
The usual isn’t working! There are literally thousands of people applying for every job opening whether they are qualified or not. There are very qualified people looking for work! Although as a former employer, I preferred people who were employed versus the ones who were not. There was always some reason they lost their job you probably will never know! So what do you do now? Read More…
{ Comments on this entry are closed }
Recently, I read a Washington Post article discussing the value of a college education. The article asks the question: “Is bypassing college smarter than paying for a degree?” The article further states “The hefty price tag of a college degree has some experts worried that its benefits are fading.” The article focuses on the return on investment of a college degree in dollars and cents. Read More…
{ Comments on this entry are closed }
If you are unemployed or thinking about making a change, what should you do? If you expect me to reveal my secret formula for how to get a job, read on. Instead, I am going to start with your resume. Most people reflect on what they have done and create a resume. Is that my secret? No! I want to change your thinking, so prepare to make a significant change. Read More…
{ Comments on this entry are closed }
