As an experienced career coach and executive, I have often told people that a healthy does of job paranoia is actually ok. What I mean by that is that we have all seen the guy that has no clue that he is not performing. He just goes to work everyday and tries his best...
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Archive for January, 2010
What are some signs I am about to be fired?
Key words in your resume
People often don’t realize that when you put your resume on line, you need to use key words in it so job search engines can find you. Normally, most people just post their resume on line as if someone were reading it. Well someone may read it, much later on if you are able...
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Flexible Jobs by By Tony Moton, Yahoo
5 Flexible Jobs No More “9-to-5″ 5 careers to think about if you need flexibility. Ever wish there were two of you… one to take care of your responsibilities at home, and one to take care of your responsibilities at work? While it’s physically impossible to be in two places at once, lots of...
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The need for teamwork
No one can be successful in their lives without others. Teams come in a variety of different, yet equally important versions. Co-workers need each other, businesses need customers, a shortstop needs a second-baseman to turn a double play, and as John Donne said: No man is an Island, entire of itself; every man is...
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10 Guerilla Job Hunting Tactics from Salary.com
by Amitai Givertz, Salary.com contributing writer As every job seeker knows, it’s a jungle out there. So, when conventional approaches to your search leave you feeling defeated, it may be time to consider something unconventional. Here are 10 tips every “guerilla job hunter” should consider if they want to win the battle. Don’t let...
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Ready for a change yet?
Several years ago a co-worker confided in me that he broke down in tears while driving into work. He said he just hated the idea of coming in. I was shocked. Who would allow that to happen to themselves? I know some of you get that. I know some of you hate what you...
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Will 2010 be year for employment rebound?
This is one of the first recessions we have witnessed whereby the recovery of the economy has not been accompanied by a jobs recovery. Historically, as the economy starts to shows signs of sputtering growth, the unemployment rate, or at least new claims for unemployment benefits begins to lessen. Not this time. Unemployment has...
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Looking for a job when you are unemployed
Several years ago a friend of mine had to find a job after begin laid off. He came to me for some advice because he wasn’t making any progress. I asked him “Bill, what is your strategy?” He looked at me as if he hadn’t ever given any thought to that – and in...
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Breaking News – Unemployment Up in 43 States in December
WASHINGTON — Unemployment rates rose in 43 states last month, the government said Friday, painting a bleak picture of the job market and illustrating nationwide data released two weeks ago. The rise in joblessness was a sharp change from November, when 36 states said their unemployment rates fell. Four states — South Carolina, Delaware,...
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Work as play – the great Alan Watts
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