Recently I came across a New York Times opinion piece about challenges facing new college graduates. You can read it here.. The author makes some very good points. For instance, there’s a big disconnect between school and work. The skills you learn in school – follow directions, take tests, study – don’t apply in the […]
Career Advice and Opinions
For career success: Turn your focus away from your career
When I was an academic I noticed that some of my most successful colleagues seemed to have a focus in their lives that was far apart from their work. One woman was a championship equestrian, riding rodeo style at competitions; another horsewoman did dressage. Some did weight lifting. One collected rare trinkets and toys. Others […]
For a successful job search develop a great web presence.
With the advent of electronic resumes and the ability to search the Internet, companies and recruiters are becoming more proactive in searching out top candidates, rather than waiting for good candidates to contact them. Ford R. Myers, Career Coach, Speaker and Author of “Get The Job You Want, Even When No One’s Hiring,” (John Wiley […]
3 ways to start your business in 2011
If you’re laid off from a job – or just tired of working a gazillion hours a week for too much stress and not enough money – I recommend that you consider starting some kind of business. I also recommend starting small … very small. My own dog walker is Not Taking New Dogs. But […]
Job Market Gets Boxier
Matt Youngquist, a Seattle-based career counselor, just posted an interesting article about the changing job market. He points out that the job market is “boxier,” with employers seeking specific skills for jobs that are hard to define. You can read his post here. I can’t help wondering how many of those job postings are genuine […]
Does your job search require lying at a job interview?
Recently a reader asked me this question: “Am I being too honest? When I go on a job interview I always tell the truth but I hear they expect you to embellish a little.” (1) Is it easy to find out that you’re lying? If you say you’ve worked for a certain company or received […]