Career Coach, Speaker and Author Ford R. Myers Offers Practical Job Search Strategies for Individuals of Any Age. Here is his press release: Haverford, PA (January 24, 2011) – Despite U.S. unemployment rates that hover around 10 percent, one segment of the population is not being hit as hard: employees age 55-plus. At its peak […]
Career Advice and Opinions
Online Education: Is It For You?
There’s been a lot of buzz about online education and online degrees lately. More and more students are asking about online opportunities for adult education. If you travel a lot or have a crazy schedule (and who doesn’t these days?), it seems to be a no-brainer. I’ve taught in many online programs and I’m happy […]
Brand Yourself For Career Success
Whether you’re considering a new job or just want to stay marketable, I would recommend taking a look at Dan Schawbel’s boook, Me 2.0. Check it out here. The old way to change jobs and advance your career doesn’t work anymore. I like Schawbel’s ideas. Make a video. Post to a blog. Get known for […]
Volunteering for Career Change
If you’re considering a career change, your career counselor or coach may encourage you to take a volunteer position in your new industry. Alternatively, you may be encouraged to take up volunteer work when you’re between jobs, as a way to update your resume. (1) Non-profit organizations often have a history of transitioning volunteers to […]
Career Planning in A Troubled Economy: Working From Facts
Career planning can be especially scary during tough economic times. One of your greatest challenges will be separating fact from rumor. There’s always a small group of employees drinking coffee and complaining. Are they right? Or are they fear-mongers to be avoided? (1) Learn to recognize the difference between good gossip and malicious rumors. You […]
Career Change Book: Recommended
So far I’ve found two career books to recommend: Working Identity (Herminia Ibarra) and Finding Your Own North Star (Martha Beck). Now I’m adding this one to the list. Beck focuses mostly on choosing what you want; Ibarra talks about the search process. Now I recommend The 10 Laws of Career Reinvention by Pamela Mitchell. […]