Articles tagged with: business world
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No company is complete without a strong team. The same is true for your job search. It is a job and requires a strong supporting team. It may even require the strongest team you have ever worked with. Fortunately you are the boss so you’re in charge of choosing most of the team members.
Choose carefully as you will need to build a team with the skills and strengths necessary to find your next job. Just like in business motivation workshops, I will be using sport analogies to demonstrate the needed …
Education, Job Search, Job Tips, Resume Help »
Recent college grads are facing challenges not seen in most markets. In a recession, college grads are competing against job seekers with 10+ years of experience, even for entry level jobs. In many cases, highly experienced people are taking internships, just to stay relevant in their industry. This makes it very hard for most students to find a career, let alone a career that relates to their degree. Fortunately, there are still a few viable options for Echo Boomers & Gen Next.
Internships: In a recession, the role of an intern …
Career Advice, Consulting, Education, Job Search, Job Tips »
In our last article, we discussed consulting as a viable way of providing short-term income. However, getting started can be a challenge for anyone. This article will talk about a few ways of getting some work early and staying busy.
Freelance websites: There are a number of websites dedicated to freelance work that can help you get started with a few consulting assignments. oDesk.com and eLance.com is an international company that connects freelancers and employers. The pay scale is not high, but the volume of work can be. If you are …
Career Advice, Consulting »
When a recession sets in, the first employees to go are highly compensated executives that can be replaced by much lower cost managers who are eager to make a name in the company. Unfortunately many of these executives are overlooked when applying for jobs because of their age and past accomplishes. Hiring managers are either intimidated by their experience or doubtful of their capabilities because of their age. Unfortunately these misconceptions can make it very hard to find a new job and contrary to popular belief the career as an …
Career Advice, Education, Job Tips »
During a recession, time can be your greatest asset. Money may not be readily available, but you can make the time to accomplish a few of those things you have been pushing off for years. There is now time for continuing education, changing a career, contributing to the community, and re-establishing connections with previous work acquaintances. These activities may not lead to a job immediately, but they can be the greatest investment you can make in your long term future.
Continuing Education – The pace of change in the business world …