Summer in my home state of Minnesota is almost comical for job search counselors. We brace ourselves for spotty attendance in workshops, last minute cancellations of appointments and all kinds of "dog-ate-my-homework" excuses for slowed-down job searches. The culprit, of course, is the summer weather. When you live under a blanket of snow for half […]
When companies have to make budget cuts, the management has a lot of tough decisions to make. No one in any position should assume he/she is safe, even if you’ve been with the company for 20 years or do a job that you think is absolutely necessary. Lay offs usually come in rounds – they […]
The White House recently published their annual salary report as part of a commitment to transparency while Obama is in the presidency. According to the report, they’ll pay $37 million in salaries in 2011 – which sounds like an enormous number until you realize just how many people actually work in the White House. The […]
Interested in a tech job? You’re in luck! According to a survey by KPMG, the United States will lead the world in tech employment growth over the next year. Nearly 49% of executives surveyed report that they’ll be hiring over the next year as well, and although this is down a little from last year, […]
Well, here’s a depressing thought: If you’re depressed and taking medication for that, it could affect your job search. With luck, the effect will be positive, as in: I feel so much more able to handle this process now that my depression is being treated. But, as everyone knows, medications can sometimes go awry, leading […]
Summer is in full swing, but you can still land a fishing job in Alaska. When ships return to harbor, many times crew members leave, opening positions for new workers. Some of the seasons that are still open include: Pacific Cod Black Cod Halibut King Salmon Dungeness Crab Yakutat Shrimp Beam Trawl Shrimp Hake Sablefish […]
Do you feel stuck in your career? A lot of people do – and the best way to get yourself “unstuck” is fairly easy: More Education. The term “easy” is relative, though, as I’m sure you’re aware. Education might be something you control (unlike talent, for example, which you either have or you don’t), but […]
Are you the go-to-work-and-get-your-job-done type? If you’re inclined to keep your head down until lunch, then eat at your desk and return to your duties, I’m advising a reform in your habits. These days you simply cannot afford to "stick to your knitting" as they used to say, lest someone decides that knitting is no […]
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