Careers for the Next Decade
Many people are reconsidering their life’s work during this recession. Kiplinger has a great article on the careers predicted to do well over the next decade.
Find a Team that Needs You
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
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.
The Elevator Pitch
An elevator pitch or elevator speech is a short, persuasive description of a person, organization or group, or an idea for a product, service, or project. An elevator pitch is often a part of a marketing communications, brand, or public relations program. Good elevator pitches are concise and compelling to their target audience.
Social Media and Your Job Search Part 2
To Facebook or not to Facebook? That is the question. How does social networking fit into your regular networking – and how is it different?
We asked these questions of John Burton, manager of customized training for ICATT and presenter at WorkSource’s workshops on social networking.
The Power of Your Own Mind
In Think and Grow Rich, Napoleon Hill talks about the secret to success – almost 70 years before the bestseller The Secret was published. In 1938, Hill also talked about the power of your mind to create the reality you want to live. That include finding the job or starting the career that you imagine is the right one for you.
Social Media and Your Job Search Part 1
To Facebook or not to Facebook? That is the question. How does social networking fit into your regular networking – and how is it different?
If you’re not on social media sites like Facebook and LinkedIn, you’re missing a lot.
The Best Questions to Ask in an Interview
Asking good questions not only provides extra information about the opportunity, it can also position you as an interested and motivated candidate for the job. Here are some examples of good questions, and why they work.
Specialized Knowledge
Our modern idea of education seems to place all the emphasis on formal classroom training, which means that people forget that education is a lifelong process – and our own responsibility.
Five Things to do Every Day While You’re Out of Work
You’ll need to keep up your energy and spirits so you can be ready for the next great opportunity.
