With changes in technology and culture come shifts in career trends. Some of the jobs that exist today will be obsolete in a few decades, while many future jobs don’t exist yet. Entire industries die and new ones develop. This is all good news if you’ve identified a good career in an up-and-coming field. But…
Frustrations of Today’s Job Search
Unemployment remains high, despite improving economic conditions and increased corporate profits. Job seekers are experiencing as much frustration as ever. Employers are dragging their feet in the hiring process, posting bogus ads or leaving ads up after jobs are filled, and discriminating against candidates for a variety of reasons. Below, the most common complaints from…
Tired of Spending Less? Make More Instead!
The following guest post is contributed by Mark Macaluso, who writes on the topic of Masters in Accounting Programs. He welcomes your comments at his email id: mark.macaluso985<@>gmail<.>com. It’s a dreaded word that no one likes, yet must adhere to if they want to avoid consequences that are worse. I’m talking about “budgeting” and “being…
The Best Career Planning Tool
Career tests, advice books, and counseling can all help you choose a suitable career path. However, these don’t offer the best career planning opportunities. Experience is the best teacher in every area, including career development. Experience challenges your assumptions and forces self-awareness like nothing else. Through experience, you learn: Your true values and interests Career…
What Makes You Nervous at Work? (Book Giveaway)
Win a free copy of Work Makes Me Nervous: Overcome Anxiety and Build the Confidence to Succeed. Leave a comment explaining what makes you nervous at work or school and your name will be entered. The winner will be chosen by random drawing. Deadline for entry is Wednesday, September 29th and I’ll announce the winner…