Professional Development – Page 42

The Tao of Joblessness

June 1, 2010 by candacemoody

We see many jobseekers who are having trouble letting go of the past. They long to turn back time and recapture their former employment. Who can blame them? They had more money; they felt useful and more important. But as long as they are focused on what was, or even what might be in the future, they have trouble enjoying what they have now.

The post suggests defining yourself not by what you have(including a job), but by who you are. If you were a strong, happy, hardworking, loving person before you lost your job, you still are that person today.

The Purpose of Education

May 26, 2010 by candacemoody

Social scientists and psychologists are beginning to think of intelligence not as a yes/no proposition, but as a set of skills, some of which may be stronger than others.

The Energy Audit

May 21, 2010 by candacemoody

Tony Schwartz, who is President and CEO of The Energy Project, says we’re suffering from an energy crisis, and this one’s personal.

Find a Team that Needs You

May 14, 2010 by candacemoody

What was your role in your last job? Not specifically, not your job title; but in the big scheme of things – why did your manager hire you?

Leaders and Followers

May 12, 2010 by candacemoody

In Think and Grow Rich, Napoleon Hill discusses the difference between Leaders and Followers. He divides the whole world into these two categories, and asks each person to make a decision about which they want to be in their chosen field.

Optimist or Pessimist?

April 19, 2010 by candacemoody

Is your glass half empty or half full? It may matter to your career success more than you think. Scholars have linked optimism to career success in several studies. They also link the quality attachment – your emotional security in the face of change or distress – as an indicator of your effectiveness at work – and perhaps at finding a job.

@work Vacation Planner

April 16, 2010 by candacemoody

Summer is almost here, and since most of us will be taking some time off, it seems like a good time for a discussion of how to leave your office for an extended period. There are tools available to help coworkers and customers know what to do in your absence, and ways to help the team cope better while you’re gone.

What Time Does Work Start?

March 22, 2010 by candacemoody

The employee manual says that your work day runs from 8:30 – 5:30 every day. Here’s a simple question: what time does work start?

The Best Paying College Degrees

March 5, 2010 by candacemoody

Training and education are the best ways to increase your value as a worker; everyone should consider adding education to his career plan. But before you lock yourself into a 4-year degree, think about your return on investment.
Payscale.com has listed the best-paying college degrees, and it’s no surprise that engineering degrees top the list. Economics, physics and computer science complete the roster of degrees that really pay off.

Your Personal Brand

March 3, 2010March 3, 2010 by candacemoody

To be in business today, our most important job is to be head marketer for the brand called You. It’s that simple — and that hard.”

Your career path is more than a series of jobs – it’s about who you are and where you’re going. The problem is, most of us aren’t sure of who we are and where we’re going.