What Does it Take to Get Hired in 2011?
According to economists and experts the recession has been over for some time and we continue to show signs of recovery. Yet, for many average Americans, the recovery has not yet become personal. Some...
View ArticleWhat the Jobs Report Means for Workers
Image by forkergirl via Flickr Depending on whom you listen to, the latest jobs report was a bit of good news in a drab week or another sign of a still shaky economy that could teeter at any moment....
View ArticleLand of the Free, Home of the Independents
Last week President Obama outlined a new job creation plan. There was a continued focus on small business and their role in the economy. Yet, long before the economic crisis there was a quiet...
View ArticleThis is not Your Grandmother’s Job Search
Image via Wikipedia While this may feel like the Great Depression of our grandparents’ era, today’s job search requires a thoroughly modern approach. Searching for a job requires a much more tailored...
View ArticleHappiness is….Work that you Love
Image via Wikipedia Charlie Brown and the Peanuts found happiness in two kinds of ice cream, pizza and tying your shoe for the very first time but for many of us happiness is doing work we love. As I...
View ArticleIs Your Workplace all Tricks and No Treats?
Halloween is on Monday, but for many professionals the spookiness lasts year long. Bad bosses, and clueless colleagues can create a scary work environment that is filled with tricks and very few...
View ArticleYour Resume Writing Checklist
Before You Write, Prepare Before you begin writing, it is a good idea to assemble the information you will need to write your resume. Do not be daunted by the amount of information you gather, you may...
View Article5 Tips to Take Charge of Your Career
Image by sziliotti via Flickr Your career is one of the most important aspects of your life. It provides you with the economic means to live your chosen lifestyle, provides you with a sense of purpose...
View ArticleWanted! Communication, Leadership and Technical Literacy
Employers unveil the most sought after skills in job candidates Today’s job market is more competitive than ever. Job seekers search for any competitive edge to stand out in a crowded field of well...
View ArticleLearning from the Self-Employed
Earlier this month, MBO Partners released its 3rd Annual State of Independence in America report. The report had a number of interesting insights including the sheer volume of independent workers in...
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