Careers & Employment Information

Back to School for a Career Change


Q. I hate my job as a computer consultant.

What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up? Something That Hasnt Been Invented Yet!


Most of us were brought up to study hard, get good grades, choose a "practical" college major, and strive for a "good job."Talk to a stranded midlife career-changer and you realize the game has changed.

For My Second Career, I Want to Do Nothing!


Q. For my second career, I'd like to know "What to do when you have done a lot and nothing really interests you anymore.

Seven Myths You Must Challenge Now To Begin Your Second Career Today


* Has it been awhile since you explored career options?* Are you making your 21st century choices based on beliefs that were accurate when Reagan was president of the US (and Thatcher was PM of Great Britain)?* Do you wish you could take a test that would point you to the perfect Second Career?Then you're probably operating on yesterday's myths -- time to move to today's reality!Myth #1: Science supports the traditional linear career change model: test for interests, identify careers and go find a job.Reality #1 Researchers at Stanford and Harvard found that career exploration proceeds in a zig-zag trial-and-error path, almost always with a hint of serendipity.

Ten Things To Do When You Really, Really Hate Your Job


1. Begin focusing on what you want instead of how much you want to escape.

When Your Job Goes Away: Seven Tips


Q. "What do I do after a job goes away?"A.

How People Really Explore New Careers: What Does A Real Career Search Look Like?


The traditional model of career choice suggests a linear pattern. Get to know yourself.

Career Planning for Gifted Adults


"James is so restless and energetic. I wonder if he's hyperactive.

The Springtime of Your Career


Rick Jarow, author of Creating the Work You Love, introduced many of us to the notion of career seasons. When we're struggling with a career, we're most likely to think of winter.

Looking for Work in All the Wrong Places


The Question: After identifying a potential employer, I get contact information, do my research and send out my resume and cover letter, requesting an interview for a management or human resource position. I am listed with recruiters and staffing agencies and call them every week.

Losing A Career Can Feel Like Getting A Divorce


Most of us are aware that we need to grieve the death of a close friend, relative or favorite pet. We are beginning to learn that other events -- relocation, divorce, illness -- can also be experienced as loss.

Prepare for Your Performance Review Before You Start the Job


When you start a new job, you probably realize the first three months are critical to your long-term success. Everybody's eye is on the "newbie" as you learn the ropes.

7 Steps To A Job-Winning Resume


A new resume can jump-start your career. Your network contacts may ask for a resume and some industries absolutely, positively demand a resume as the price of admission.

Ten Tips to a Powerful Resume


A new resume can jump-start your career. Your network contacts may ask for a resume and some industries absolutely, positively demand a resume as the price of admission.

Five Biggest Resume Mistakes You Can Fix Yourself


A career consultant can diagnose and overhaul a troubledresume. But you can check off the basics yourself.

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Miami's minority job expo is path for new careers (Miami Herald)

Two years ago Carlos Alvarez was a student at Florida International University studying economics. Now he is working full-time, but is applying to graduate school and hoping to change employment. Case Signs on As Sponsor in Campaign to Increase Awareness of Careers in Construction (BuildingOnline)

RACINE, WI -- Case Construction Equipment announced that it is one of the sponsors of the 2008 "Build Your Future" campaign. This national education and recruitment program increases awareness of the rewarding careers available in the construction industry. Business And Careers (Benson News-Sun)

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When people find out Sheryl Spanier is a career consultant, the first question they ask is: "Can you get me a job?" It doesn't quite work that way. Spanier doesn't run an employment agency. And she is not a headhunter.... Degrees worth less in NZ than overseas (TVNZ)

An OECD study has found New Zealand university students pay a larger than average share of their study costs and get less return on their investment during their careers. It's still business as usual for Immigration officers (Saipan Tribune)

Despite the uncertainty in their employment under the federalization law, Immigration officers and staff are going about their usual business as much as they can, according to Immigration Services director Melvin Grey. Active-Duty Military Reservists Serving in Iraq and Abroad May Face Employment Hardships with Expired Licensing (Centre Daily Times)

Active-duty military reservists serving abroad could be returning home from duty only to discover their previous careers out of compliance. One Dallas company hopes to change that by giving soldiers serving abroad access to free online continuing-education (CE) courses, effective Sept. 8, 2008 through July 4, 2009 (Independence Day). Changing careers, finding a purpose (The Beacon News)

At what point in your career do you say: "I've accomplished what I wanted and now I'm done with that"? At what point do you say, "I've given my all to my job," and move on to something else. After a successful career in the corporate world with Fortune 500 companies -- and at the age of 49 -- Carole Neville is switching careers. Case Sponsors 2008 'Build Your Future' Campaign to Increase Awareness of Careers in Construction (Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance)

Case Construction Equipment announced today that it is one of the sponsors of the 2008 "Build Your Future" campaign. This national education and recruitment program increases awareness of the rewarding careers available in the construction industry. Rome Observer - Brazilian Global Study Exchange Team (Rome Observer)

ROME - The Group Study Exchange has been an ongoing project of Rotary International for many years; it creates a unique environment for business people and professionals from ages 25 to 40, who are in the early stages of their careers.
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