Dealing With Fear In The Workplace by Dr. Barton Goldsmith “We have nothing to Fear but Fear itself.” Franklin D. Roosevelt
Since the financial crisis began, Americans are experiencing a new dynamic in their everyday lives - they are living with fear. This feeling is present in every area of our lives and creates new challenges for business lea...
Personal Branding and the Sustainable Career by Walter Akana Recently, I've been working with outplacement clients who want to pursue sustainable careers; that is, to work in socially or environmentally responsible companies performing activities that make a difference in the world. I think this is laudable and hope they are able to find their ideal...
What is Your Competitive Edge? by Alvah Parker Carol had been out of work for six months and was frustrated by her inability to land a new job. She'd had a few interviews but nothing had come through for her and her money situation was getting tight. Like many unemployed people Carol decided to seek work through a temporary agency.
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3 Rules/5 Tips to Steer Your Career by Ken Moore I am going to lose 30 pounds before summer – and keep it off! I am going to stop smoking, pay off debt, spend more time with family, and volunteer more! Sound familiar?
The point is that nearly every person makes some kind of resolution throughout each year. Some people achieve their g...
Résumé Anatomy – Living or Lifeless? by Ken Moore Anatomy is most widely defined as the scientific shape and structure of living organisms and their parts – like plants, animals, and humans. It can also refer to the detailed examination or analysis of something nonliving – like a presidential campaign.
Which style of anatomy does your ...
The Job Search Perch by Ken Moore Now that you have a quality résumé created, what are you going to do with it? How are you going to approach your job search? Do you have a strategy?
If you don't have a quality-driven strategy to attract quality companies and interviews, you may as well not spend much time creating tha...
Some Things I've Learned about Downsizing by Eva Desmond-Lugo He came into my office, sat down, and looked at his hands. He had just been notified that his position was eliminated and his employment would be terminated. He was stunned; he could not speak. I called for medical…he just wasn’t right.
Her manager said, “She comes in every day determi
Strategies for Successful Career Change by Leslie B. Prager Career change is a fact of life in the twenty-first century and it is here to stay. The current trend, whether by choice or due to downsizing, is toward an individual’s having several different, or related, careers during one’s lifetime. Effective career planning and career change strate...
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