I just finished reading Indispensable by Monday, a new book about profit producing behaviors employees can use to help their companies and themselves. Author Larry Myler is the CEO of More or Less, Inc., a consulting firm that specializes in profit enhancement. For the book, Myler surveyed 1800 corporate leaders about what makes an employee…
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Creative Careers for Introverts
Many introverts are creative and value creativity expression in a career. Despite the competitive nature of many creative occupations, there are growing careers that make good choices for creative types. Some careers for creative introverts to consider: Graphic Designer Graphic designers create distinctive logos and packaging for promotional purposes. They may also plan the…
Tips for Starting a New Job from Lisa Quast
I receive a lot of questions from people on what they should do when starting a new job. I like to keep things simple, so I always try to remember the acronym, “S.T.U.D.Y.” Just follow this easy-to-remember map to settling into your new position: S = Survey your surroundings. T = Take the time required…
Criminal Justice Careers: Spotlight on Crime Scene Investigator
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, one of the fastest growing criminal justice careers is crime scene investigator—yes, the job highlighted in the popular television show CSI—and an online criminal justice degree can get you started in this exciting field. What do crime scene investigators do? Also called forensic science technicians, crime scene technicians,…
Alternatives to a Career Change
If you are considering a career change, but don’t want to start completely over, there are alternatives that will allow you to use your experience in a new job. Some options to consider: Change where you work. Most careers offer a variety of options in terms of where you can work. For example, nurses can…