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Two Essential Steps For Finding a New Job
Wednesday, June 29th, 2011
Are you out of work or looking for a better job? Executive transition coach Gordon Curtis recommends that you concentrate and connect. Curtis, author of the book Well Connected, says it’s easy to believe that sending out lots of résumés will improve your odds of success, but that’s a mistake. Aim For The Job And ... [Read more]
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Three Golden Rules for Career Success
Monday, February 7th, 2011
Do you remember the fable “The Goose That Laid the Golden Eggs”? A couple owned an amazing goose that produced a golden egg every day. But soon one golden egg a day wasn’t enough; they wanted more. Assuming the inside of the bird must be made out of gold, they cut it open only to ... [Read more]
You – in 30 Seconds
Tuesday, October 12th, 2010
If you own your own business or work in sales, you’ve probably been encouraged to come up with an “elevator speech,” a short, compelling description of what you have to offer. It’s also a great tool for anyone looking for a new job. Mashable recently offered solid advice about nailing your elevator speech. Its focus ... [Read more]
Going the Extra Mile
Tuesday, October 12th, 2010
I just came back from a weekend trip to Phoenix where I had a chance to do what I love to do: teach a workshop on the practical application of the timeless truths about money. While I went there to teach, I ended up learning quite a bit as well, including some lessons about going ... [Read more]
More Opting for Uncations than Staycations or Vacations
Friday, September 10th, 2010
More than half of American workers do not use all of their vacation time, according to a new survey, and more than a third of those who do take time off regularly check in with their office while they’re away. A spokesperson for StudyLogic, the company that conducted the research, believes the high unemployment rate ... [Read more]
Best of Money Carnival #67
Sunday, September 5th, 2010
It’s my pleasure to serve as host of this week’s Best of Money Carnival, a weekly listing of the top ten personal finance blog posts. As always, there were many great submissions. Here are my picks for this week’s top ten in countdown order. 10. The New Frugality posted at Reasonably Rich: Lauren writes about ... [Read more]
How to Find a Good Résumé Writer
Monday, August 23rd, 2010
If you’re searching for a job but hiring managers aren’t exactly jamming your phone line, you may benefit from having your résumé written by a pro. However, with a growing number of writers pitching their services for anywhere from $100 to $2,000, which one should you choose? A recent Wall Street Journal article offered some ... [Read more]
Five New Financial Normals
Monday, August 23rd, 2010
Writing about the “new normals” brought on by the Great Recession has become, well, a new normal for many media outlets. Adding to the conversation, Fortune magazine has come up with five new normals that it believes really will stick. Here they are, along with my thoughts. 1. Long-term unemployment. For those who have jobs, ... [Read more]
Two Steps to a Better Job Search
Monday, August 9th, 2010
Are you out of work or looking for a better job? WalletPop recently offered some helpful advice that can be summed up in two words: concentrate and connect. Job search author/coach Gordon Curtis said many job hunters make the mistake of believing that sending out lots of resumes will improve their odds of success. A ... [Read more]
How to Decode a Job Posting
Tuesday, July 20th, 2010
If you’re looking for work, Forbes.com offers some helpful advice about tailoring your résumé for each opening you pursue. Jerome Young, founder of AttractJobsNow.com, said there are three basic but essential ways to use information from job postings to your advantage. First, make sure that your summary statement and areas of expertise are in line ... [Read more]
