I’ve never liked small talk, although I’ve always been good at. Bummer. It’s a law of the universe that whatever you do well you will be consigned to do repeatedly. So off I go into every crowd, smiling and chatting, feeling like my face will freeze in a toothy grin while my head explodes from [...]
Tips for Career Success
Recently, the San Diego Reader reported that today’s workplace is more stressful than it has ever been in the past. This stress is coming from a number of places: the threat of unemployment, the need to take a low-paying job to make ends meet, the lack of company expansions (making promotions more competitive), and more. [...]
Holiday stress? What stress? The holidays aren’t supposed to be anything but festive and light-hearted. Unless, of course, you live on planet Earth. Then you’ve got stress to deal with. Depending on your situation, the stress will range from being broke to enduring uncomfortable conversations with relatives you only see once a year. Are we [...]
When you think of the term “job security,” what comes to mind? Do you get images of a 30-year career, capped with a retirement party and gold watch? Perhaps your mind goes to government jobs or union jobs, with their reputation for steadily advancing wages and Presidents’ Day off. Or maybe you just shrug your [...]
A lot of people are starting side businesses these days, which I think is a terrific idea. Provided you don’t lose your shirt, you’re bound to benefit. After all, running a business gives you a productive way to use your free time, provides experience in things like bookkeeping and marketing, and may even help you [...]
I continue to be fascinated by the workers who helped build America at the turn of the last century and into the 1930s. On Labor Day my thoughts turn especially to those who fought to bring about unions and fair labor practices. I know that unions do not enjoy universal admiration these days. Many people [...]
Show up for your job interview on time. Bring a copy of your resume. Greet your interviewer with a firm handshake. Most job hunters have been hearing the same tips over and over again from career education sites, yet aren’t getting offered positions. So, straight from someone who has interviewed candidates, here are four things [...]
