2010: A Year Of Trophies Or Stories?
This is a picture of a referee from a football youth league in Kenya inAfrica. Earlier this year I gave away all my football trophies to the league. Abox full of trophies I’d won during a winning streak… Career Hub...
Résumé Redux…Or Else!
A lexiphane he was, a bit panglossian and at times a scrimshanker, and aquidnunc who contemplated cryptomnesia matters. Writing sesquipedalian blogposts, he relished his status as a sinecure, delighting that he would never bea slubberdegullion. What, what?… Career Hub...
2011 Predictions: The Economy, The Ashes And The World Series
2010 Review, 2011 Predictions An Interview with economist Mitul KotechaSital: “Mitul, as 2010 draws to a close how would you sum up the year? Whathave been the highs and lows from an economic viewpoint?” Mitul: “Sital, 2010was… Career Hub...
Beat Writer’s Block: A Career Tip from Steve Martin
Ever had writer’s block when writing your resume, your LinkedIn profile, ora cover letter? Do you know well what you’ve accomplished, but have troubleputting it to paper? A quick way to fix it is to borrow a strategy… CareerHub...
The Monster 11 for 2011: Career Experts Who Can Help Your Job Search
There’s no need to go through a job search on your own. If you’re looking for work or may somedaybe looking for work (and, let’s face it, these days that’s just abouteveryone), there are many experts online providing excellent career advice–on resumes, job-interview tactics, hot industries for career growth,taking your career to the next level, and much more.Continue reading »...
You’re Never Too Old
Over the weekend, I read the inspirational story of a 100 year old man inIndia who recently started a PhD. Bholaram Das marked his 100 year birthday afew weeks ago by announcing his plans to go to university… Career Hub...
Tips on Handling a Longer-Than-Expected Job Search
Even the most talented and motivated job seekers may have a difficult timefinding a job these days. Many job seekers have had to spend months, or evenmore than a year, trying to secure work. And this delay can have a reallydevastating effect on a job seeker’s motivation and self-confidence–both ofwhich are are characteristics that are critical to a successful job search.Continue reading »...
Questions to Ask in an Informational Interview
As an old year ends–a year in which you were perhaps unsatisfied with yourjob or had trouble even finding a job–it’s natural to start thinking about newbeginnings.Continue reading »...
The Monster 5 for Friday–Careers Edition–December 17
The coming year looks to be (we hope) a bit brighter. There are plenty ofencouraging signs. For instance, initial claims for unemployment fell lastweek–and here’s why that’s good news. Continue reading »...
Frosting on the Cake: Is Your Résumé Delectable?
I love this business and I love it when clients ‘get’ it. Yesterday, I wasworking with a person who had lost her job earlier in the week. As we werediscussing the subject of résumés, I invited my client… Career Hub...