What are you doing as federal employees and all the contractors and others dependent on federal agencies anxiously await Congress to approve a budget? I hear many are doing nothing at all; business as usual. Some don’t think it really will shut down. Others believe if they don’t plan for it, it won’t happen. AndContinue reading “Plan B – 5 things to do if your office temporarily shuts down”
Category Archives: Career Management
Abundance in the job search?
Now that sounds like I’m in my own la-la land. But Jason Alba started me thinking with his blog: http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2011/03/31/rethinking-abundance-mentality-job-search-version/ The concept of abundance has been around in many forms throughout many civilizations. Some may know it as ‘living with intention’ or ‘positive thinking.’ When it comes to job search, our emotional strength is criticalContinue reading “Abundance in the job search?”
Change is tough – Stop being miserable.
One of my favorite bloggers has offered us this lovely gift of not only his wisdom but also his poetic talent. In this Seussical tale Kerry Patterson draws from his own experience (and all of us have similar ones!) to stop perpetuating much of our own misery. You can download this story for yourself orContinue reading “Change is tough – Stop being miserable.”
Network How-to
In her blog, “How to Build Your Network in 12 days“ Debra Feldman points us to the specific actions we can take to develop an effective career network. Some are basic, others are more advanced. All of the tips help us get beyond our current contacts and create more visibility of what we can andContinue reading “Network How-to”
I Just Want a Job, “Money and benefits; I don’t care about anything else” Part 6 of 6
I just need the money and benefits. I don’t care about anything else. In this series I’ve been addressing some responses I’ve received from people asking for help in their job search. Its beyond frustrating for people in all fields and age groups. For too many it isn’t about furthering a career, they just wantContinue reading “I Just Want a Job, “Money and benefits; I don’t care about anything else” Part 6 of 6″
I Just Want A Job “With a Short Commute” – Part 5 of 6
I don’t want to commute more than 30 minutes. This is the fifth of the series that deals with the job hunting obstacles. A long commute is not attractive for most, but many make it a “bonus” time when they can read or listen to books, catch up of news, do their planning, or practiceContinue reading “I Just Want A Job “With a Short Commute” – Part 5 of 6”
I just Want a Job, “No One is Hiring” – Part 4 of 6
The companies in my area that would hire me have all gone out of business. While many, many businesses have closed their doors, other doors are opening if you know where and how to look. Are you still looking for jobs using the same job title you’ve had for years? Are you only looking forContinue reading “I just Want a Job, “No One is Hiring” – Part 4 of 6″
I Just Want A Job – Part 3 of 6 – Translation, please
I have experience and skills – why can’t they see that and just hire me? Think of yourself as a shoe. Are you a running shoe, a fashion boot or a rugged sandal? What size are you? Employers see resumes and candidates and they have to have a way to determine if they are theContinue reading “I Just Want A Job – Part 3 of 6 – Translation, please”
I Just Want a Job! Part 2
In this series, I’m tackling some of the frustrations of job seekers I hear. “I don’t want to call strangers and ask for a job.” That’s right. You don’t call strangers. Even effective “cold calling” begins with having something or someone in common with the person you are contacting. When we hear the name ofContinue reading “I Just Want a Job! Part 2”
I Just Want a Job! – Part 1 of 6
I just want a Job, not a &*!# Career! The desperation is real and, unfortunately, clear. And its getting in a lot of folks’ way of getting that job. With so many people looking for jobs, employers have more to choose from – basic supply and demand. Why not just take any job? Because you’llContinue reading “I Just Want a Job! – Part 1 of 6”