Great Occupations

In the interview it is vital to have enthusiasm. In the GET HIRED! module of The Job Search Boot Camp eCourse, we use the acronym A-C-E when referring to interviews. You need to have attitude, confidence, and enthusiasm to ACE the interview -- a can-do attitude, confidence in your abilities, and displaying enthusiasm for the job. Read the rest of this entry »

Upticks in the economy and the slowly recovering job market makes it a good time to find a fulfilling career for those who took a "survival job" (a job to simply pay the bills until "real work" can be found). Read the rest of this entry »

Okay, I freely admit it. I’m a geek through and through. When I was a teenager, I hung out in the library with my geeky friends discussing sci-fi and fantasy literature from the likes of Frank Herbert and Isaac Asimov. (It’s absolutely true! I’m not making this up.) And I still love geeky stuff. For example, I love watching Star Trek re-runs. In fact, I have some old Star Trek TNGs in the DVR queue waiting for me to enjoy tonight. (A favorite line... Worf: Sir, I protest. I am not a merry man!) While trying to find something fun to share (it’s Friday after all!), I went to... Read the rest of this entry »

I heartily recommend doing what Tom Peters suggests – have regular personal retreats to review your personal brand, mission statement, career direction and life goals. And if you’re making a dramatic and/or a quick shift in direction, I urge you to set aside time every week to review your plan and make course adjustments as needed. In the “Go For It!” module of the CareerFinder™ Method, Jay and I lay out suggestions about this process. Below is... Read the rest of this entry »

I've addressed this topic of skills versus talents before in the Daily Career Blog, but yesterday one of my clients emailed me asking for additional clarification. It's a critical to know who you are and what you bring to the table, so I want to give you this important piece of information. Yes, it's a fact. Prospective employers do care about your skills when you apply for their positions. However, you will encounter a lot of competition in the job market for those same skills. You have x skills and so does the other candidate who's vying for the same job. What could set you apart though is your... Read the rest of this entry »