Choosing the best career path for yourself is very important and should be done with the utmost of care. The career you choose could ultimately be the only career or the last career you ever have so you should be sure that it is the perfect career for you. When choosing a career, there are…
Switching jobs is never an easy thing to do and when the job market is ultra competitive it can be even harder to decide to make the jump. However, there will be points in anyone’s life where it will simply be time to move on and it has nothing to do with not liking the…
When people talk about job trends they can be talking about one of two things. First, they could be talking about the way that the job market is trending towards the future. The other way they may be talking about job trends is how the job market is trending in the present. However, when you…
Everybody wants to work with a team player and the essential qualities of a team player are the reasons why. Being a team player means that you go above and beyond simply thinking about yourself and you instead focus on what is best for the team. While there is no blue-print to follow in order…
One of the upsides of the recent economic crisis is that more people are thinking about their jobs. The result? Many employees are coming to the conclusion that they’re not entirely happy in their careers. If you’re considering a change, here are a few guidelines. Make sure it isn’t a fluke. Everyone has bad days…
Having the security of a good paying job is a great feeling, but having a job that makes you absolutely miserable is anything but. While you may be stuck in a rotten job and want out so bad you can taste it, there is a time and a place for you to properly quit your…
We can all admit no one like to be fired and no one likes to fire someone. It seems to be a lose-lose situation for both parties, especially the employee. In today’s economy, statistics have shown that more than 16 million employees have been fired or let go in this year alone. This is an…
Starting a new job is exciting, but it’s also loaded with potential landmines. These tips will ensure you come across as professional from the very first day: • Be discreet. It’s good to disclose a little about yourself so your new co-workers and supervisor get to know you, but there’s a fine line between sharing…
Your first day at a new job can be an emotional rollercoaster that makes you feel excited and sick to your stomach all at the same time. While it is natural to be nervous you have to have confidence walking in, but you can’t be cocky. Confused yet? On your first day of employment it…
Most people, when they think about their job search, think mainly in terms of browsing and responding to job ads. Pinning all your hopes on this method damages your chances of getting a job, however. The majority of jobs are never actually posted, and likewise, it is estimated that at least 60 percent of jobseekers…
It sounds like every job hunter’s dream: not only are you offered one job, but you’re offered multiple jobs—at the same time! But this dream can be a nightmare if you can’t decide which one is right for you and are paralyzed at the thought of missing out on something great if you choose wrong….
Stop waiting on employers to make you satisfied and learn how to recognize your own career contentment, and leverage it to have and enjoy the career you desire with or without job satisfaction. These one-of-a-kind learning materials are based on the revolutionary new book, Career Contentment: Don’t Settle For Anything Less, published by the American…