The Most Powerful Question in the World
One question has been the source of almost all scientific, creative, and philosophical discovery and progress since the beginning of time. And it happens to be my favorite question.
Tag: Job Search
Creative Recruiting Ads
Think recruiting is a serious business? Think again. Enjoy a sampling of creative, funny and effective recruiting ads. http://blog.hirerabbit.com/17-recruitment-ads-that-will-bring-a-smile-to-your-face/
Fear Factor
The only transition that may be scarier than a career change is starting to date again after a breakup or divorce. Both rank up there as terrifying, especially as we age. And both are scary for some of the same reasons. Unlike searching for a new home or a new lawnmower, looking for a new … Continue reading Fear Factor
Nervous about the Interview? Smart Move.
http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/photo/worry-royalty-free-image/152862474 Here’s how to harness your fear and make it work for you. In Adam Grant’s New Book, Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World, he talks about how to manage fear and anxiety. He calls it “the positive power of negative thinking.” He cites the work of psychologist Julie Norem and her study of two … Continue reading Nervous about the Interview? Smart Move.
Software Skills on Demand
http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/photo/cloud-computing-desk-royalty-free-image/171998918 (This article originally appeared in my column in the Florida Times-Union.) If you’re in a career transition, you may need to brush up or acquire skills to be competitive. If it’s been a while since you’ve used the latest version of Office software, or a job posting requires a skill you don’t have, Lynda.com … Continue reading Software Skills on Demand
3 Essential Upgrades for New Graduates
Graduating from college or high school and beginning your first serious job search means you need some upgrades. Here are three improvements new graduates can spend some of their cash and time on before starting to schedule interviews. Upgrading your wardrobe is essential if you want to be taken seriously as a professional. Invest in … Continue reading 3 Essential Upgrades for New Graduates
Guest Post: Finding a Job Abroad
Choose a size: This post contributed by Vanessa Fardi at NEUVOO.com. Neuvoo.com provides job leads in over 60 countries, including the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. Leaving your home, friends, and family behind to move to another country, where everything that surrounds you is completely different, is not an easy task. You must get used to different people, … Continue reading Guest Post: Finding a Job Abroad
Day Jobs for Creative Poeple
The Holland model also gives you the career group that is least like your preference; you can use that to avoid jobs and organizations whose culture would drive you crazy.
Career Transition for Creative People
Carol Eikleberry, Ph.D, has written a career guide for creative and unconventional people. Her 2007 book holds up well over time, and should be required reading for workers or parents of children who considered themselves to be work challenged because they are creative. Eikleberry is a licensed psychologist who has studied creativity, been a career … Continue reading Career Transition for Creative People
Military Spouses and Portable Careers
http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/photo/woman-greeting-returning-soldier-royalty-free-image/476804095 National Military Spouse Appreciation Day is celebrated on the Friday before Mother’s Day in May. This year it will be celebrated on Friday, May 6. The day was designated by President Reagan in 1984 to celebrate military spouses, the heart of the families who support troops during mission, deployment, and return to civilian life. … Continue reading Military Spouses and Portable Careers
Your Work, Your Way 