In the past couple of years, the economy has thrown job seekers for a loop. But in the midst of job loss, high unemployment rates and long-term unemployment for thousands of job seekers, there have been the lucky few who have held on to their jobs for life — well, professional life. (more…)
Should you become a freelancer?
If there’s one thing career coach Kristin Cardinale wished more people understood about the world of work, it’s that traditional, full-time jobs aren’t everything they’re cracked up to be. In fact, she believes a great deal of people would feel more fulfilled, energized and secure if they dumped their day job and started earning their living more independently. (more…)
In both his books and speeches, Donald Trump often mentions a story that his father told him when he was a child that goes something like this: There once was an entrepreneur who started a soda company called Three Up. Despite the man’s passion for his company, though, Three Up eventually went under. Undeterred, the entrepreneur started another cola company called Four Up, which also went bankrupt. He persisted on, but after Five Up and Six Up failed as well, the man was tired of struggling and gave up. A short time later another company came along and invented 7 Up, which was wildly successful. The point of the story, according to Trump, is that if the man hadn’t quit, he would have created 7 Up. (more…)
Career lessons from the recession
As painful as the recent recession may have been, the downturn gave workers insights into how to stay marketable and maintain professional momentum, even during the worst of times. Here are several key lessons from the recession and how they can help your career:
Expect change
Employees were forced to adapt quickly during the downturn. Many took on new responsibilities, learned how to solve problems with fewer resources and began to work more efficiently. (more…)
6 strategies to revamp a sluggish career
Having trouble making good on that New Year’s resolution to improve your career? Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, David Maxfield, Ron McMillan and Al Switzler — authors of the forthcoming book “Change Anything: The New Science of Personal Success” — offer these tips to put a spark in your step as you climb the career ladder to where you want to be. (more…)
The wow factor: impressive candidate qualities
The employment market is saturated with various resources for job seekers. While some of them offer consistent advice (always send a cover letter, tailor your résumé and wait for the employer to bring up salary), the truth is that conflicting information exists.
Especially when it comes to what employers are looking for in a new hire.
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