One thing that we are ALL keenly aware of right now is that there aren’t enough jobs. The sad truth is that this isn’t exactly true. But our “keen awareness” is very likely to become our Achilles heel if we’re job searching right now. Here are three VERY basic steps to being READY for whatever […]
The reality of our recession is getting harder and harder to avoid. One bright spot to keep in mind, however, is that many companies still have a LOT of work to accomplish, and if one can be malleable enough, contract or “temp” work may be just the bridge you need until things turn around again. […]
As anyone who’s lost a job in the last year can attest to, it’s a tough market out there. The days of switching employers to boost one’s income, or for career-building, are a distant memory for now. In fact, it seems as though entire industries are practically fading from sight. (Can you say mortgage broker […]
The ONE Investment to Make in Your Career for 2009 – A Career Coach According to CNN, over 1.2 million jobs have already been lost. As I write this, I wonder how many of you (and your families) have been directly effected by this mind-boggling surge in unemployment – and more importantly, what are you […]
On average, every year in the United States, we work nearly nine full weeks (350 hours) LONGER per year than our peers in Western Europe do. While this may or may not be acceptable, here in the “land of opportunity,” it is just a fact. We work hard. Even with the highest levels of unemployment […]
Years from now, when you look back at your career, the likelihood that you stayed with one company for your lifetime is very slim. The days of starting your career in the mailroom or the typing pool and slowly moving to the VP’s chair, one promotion at a time, are gone forever. In fact, often, […]