Great Occupations

Based on an exercise we use in the Career Change Pajama Learning, we suggest you create a "want/don't want" list. This is a list of job aspects that you want, and those aspects that you don't want. Making a list of those aspects that you want can guide you to careers that are in alignment with what makes you happy. Read the rest of this entry »

The Compass Group - the career networking group at Unity Church of the Hills hosted a panel discussion with Recruiters from Dell, HP, and Google, and LinkedIn to provide an insider's perspective on how LinkedIn is used to fill positions. The #1 piece of advice was to have a strong profile. Here are the top 10 tips from LinkedIn on building a strong profile: Read the rest of this entry »

Today's article is focused on the Central Texas community because I thought it would be helpful for my neighbors here in Travis and Williamson counties to know about the wonderful resources available for networking with other job seekers. I live and breathe this stuff, but almost everyday I'm reminded that those new to job searching don't know what's out there to provide assistance and support. You don't have to go it alone! If you don't live in Central Texas and so can't use the resources listed below... Read the rest of this entry »

A franchise is a business system. Although the franchisee is the owner, he/she still needs to follow the franchise system and guidelines. This is different than traditional business ownership where the owner makes the rules. The traditional business owner may build the business from the ground up. A franchise business gives training, support, and instructions on how to build the business. Read the rest of this entry »

Working with a career coach during your job search can help you get a job 20% faster than those who don’t. But what if you don’t have the funds to work one on one with a career coach? We’d still encourage you to seek group support. Either through the lower cost alternative of group coaching sessions led by a professional or through no-cost volunteer-run organizations in your city. In Austin, Texas, we are blessed to have a number of wonderful volunteer-run resources, my favorite being... Read the rest of this entry »