If you are considering switching careers, it is important to first determine why you want to make the change. By identifying the driving force behind your decision, it will...
Facing a setback is always frustrating, especially when it comes to your career. It's easy to let inconveniences get to you, but in the words of Napoleon Bonaparte: “You become...
Times are tough and the job market is over-saturated with applicants. Many believe just having a job—any job—is better than sitting at home watching the bills pile up. Others...
Whether you are new to the job hunt or an experienced veteran, we all know searching for a new job can be challenging especially when taking into account all of the factors and...
Recent research shows that men prefer working for women more than women do. Most women say male bosses are less likely to succumb to mood swings and that they prefer having a...
So you’re about to hit the big 3-0 and you’ve decided to change careers. Your friends, significant other, and family say you’re taking a big risk in this economy but you’ve...
If you are one of the lucky few that loves your job and it is very secure, then you will never have to consider a change in your career. But, if you are like most other...
Surely you’ve heard the common saying “it’s all about who you know,“ right? While the actual meaning of this is basically saying that having an inside person can get you into...
Unless you’ve been living in a cave or slept through Management 101 in college, you’ve heard about how important it is to set S-M-A-R-T goals. Specific. Measurable. Attainable....
These days, it's hard for anyone to find a job, but for those who have a criminal record, it's much more difficult. Although many states, like New York, have passed laws that...
Well, spring is finally here. After a long and snowy winter, I've been so happy and excited to see the robins, a sure sign that warmer weather is on the way, outside hopping...
For most people, there simply aren't enough hours in the day. Especially when you have children and other family obligations, those hours that you used to spend at work are...
Who doesn't want to have it all? To be able to have a great and productive work life and a healthy and rewarding home life is the goal of almost everyone. It used to be that in...
You may never have heard of a “purple squirrel,” but if you’re a job seeker, it’s an important term to know. Here’s why: Recruiters are looking for purple...
Over the past few years, many people have been forced to stay at jobs they hate or jobs that aren't challenging, and many have even decided to switch careers but have been...