Archive for January, 2008

Job Search: Use the internet wisely!

January 30th, 2008

Getting more out job searching on the internet!
While the Internet has changed many aspects of job searching, it has also leveled the playing field so much that there is a glut of resumes floating about in cyberspace.

In short, employers are overrun with resumes:  Some statistics indicate that a single posting online is capable of generating more than a [...]

Reverse Mentoring: The newest path to career planning!

January 21st, 2008

For many the defination of mentoring is the long term senior employee helping and advising the new employee. Advise from the senior employee may be regarding company policies, which have to be adhered to and which can be ignored.
But something new has entered the mix. More and more we’re hearing of situations where the new [...]

Career Change:Be like a boy scout-always prepared!

January 19th, 2008

We carry insurance on our home, car and for medical emergencies. One area that may be overlooked is insurance on our career.

Is your resume up to date? Do you keep an “atta boy (or girl)” file? If your answer is no to either question now is a good time to start.
You can receive a ”7 day [...]

Career Advancement through Goal Setting!

January 12th, 2008

 Has your career stalled? Don’t have a clear view of your future? You could do your job in your sleep? Maybe you should develop a written career plan with clearly set out goals. If you have a career plan, with a focus of something to aim for, something to work for, a method to measure [...]

Career Success: Important Measurements!

January 3rd, 2008

Going into a new year many are asking, “What is career success?”
Everyone is different on what they consider to be good career success. While one person is going for the big bucks others may be interested in being more socially active. At the end of it all, you want to pick a career that will speak to [...]