Transitioning from one type of job to another is not easy. It’s important to understand how to articulate what you have to offer to a new employer, even if your past work is not exactly the same as what they’d expect for an applicant. [Read more…] about How veterans can find jobs
How to get a job: whose back do you have?
Last night, President Obama delivered the State of the Union address. He spoke a lot about jobs and getting people back to work, but that is not what inspired this post. The President spoke about a mission — and about being able to get something — something BIG — done, because you know someone has your back. [Read more…] about How to get a job: whose back do you have?
How to steer your own career and find a job in the new economy
Steering your own career, getting a new job — or what I like to call “driving your own career bus” is more important today than ever. Everyone needs to maintain responsibility for his or her own success, and that includes keeping an eye out for larger trends and signs and signals of change at a current employer. [Read more…] about How to steer your own career and find a job in the new economy
New job — more than a dream
Looking for a job? I’m sure you already know — it’s important to recognize having dreams isn’t enough. However, you can’t succeed without them! Dr. Martin Luther King offered many inspiring messages. As we honor him, it seems fitting to remember his message of hope. [Read more…] about New job — more than a dream
Gain some perspective for your job hunt
Take a look at this photo…It’s a sculpture from the de Young art museum in San Francisco. You can’t really tell, but these apples and pears are huge…You couldn’t even jump over them — there’s no real perspective here. [Read more…] about Gain some perspective for your job hunt