Presidential campaigns in the U.S. make me think a lot about job seekers, and not because jobs and who can “create” the most jobs in Washington are the #1 topics on everyone’s minds. Let’s face it, running for office is the longest, extended interview anyone could imagine.
How to succeed as a freelancer
Temporary and contingent workers are on the rise. The independent workforce has grown to 16.9 million from 16 million in the past year, according to research by MBO Partners, which provides business services to consultants. As companies realize that they can hire contractors for certain services instead of paying for full-time workers, more people will […]
How to network spontaneously – by preparing what to say!
Is there really a formula for saying the right thing in a job hunt? How much should people plan to customize or speak “off the cuff?†It’s an important question!
100 Conversations for Career Success honored with Career Innovator Award
Career Directors International, the premier organization for career professionals, including career coaches and resume writers, just announced their fourth annual Career Innovator Awards.
Is a temporary job right for you?
Remember when “temps” were administrative professionals and retail workers at the holidays? It’s time to adjust your thinking; the “temporary” job has taken on a whole new meaning. In a post for Marketplace Money, Sara Horowitz, the CEO of the Freelancers Union, suggests that freelancing has become a factor in every part of the labor […]