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Recent Jobs Blog PostsWhat Should You Do if Your Company Wants You to Move Overseas?by Debbie VasenIn this global economy, more of us are working for organizations that are international in scope. As trouble has hit the American economy, some of these companies are shutting down United States facilities and moving their workforce overseas. Switching to a Home Based Businessby Debbie VasenMore and more individuals are leaving their corporate jobs to start a home based business. This trend is further magnified by the vastness of the Internet and its ability to allow virtual offices to exist anywhere. Many parents make this switch to be home with their kids. Job Highlight: Antique Dealerby Debbie VasenDo you love scrounging through your grandmother's attic? Are you a history buff? Were things simply made better 100 years ago? If this sounds like you, then an antique dealer could be a fine job! The main skill in antique careers is all about knowing details. Themes in Career Changesby Debbie VasenOften when someone is looking for job information online, it is because he or she is looking for a new job. Maybe they are unemployed, but often they are simply looking for something different or better. Exploring All Your Optionsby Debbie VasenWhether you are looking for new job or have been in the same career for twenty years, it is still important to explore your options. Start with some self-assessment: * Make a list of your interests and values. Compare these to your current situation. How to Get Experienceby Debbie VasenWhen first starting out in a new career, there is a common dilemma. You need experience in order to get the job... however, you can't get that experience until you actually have the job. What do you do? The answer is to find ways to gain the experience you need through alternative avenues. Politically Correct Emailsby Debbie VasenListen you all... this is important. Emails are hard-copied versions of words that once sent, cannot be taken back. This is critical to remember, whenever you send an email. However, it is super critical when the email is work related or sent from your employer's email account. Fine Tune Technology and Computer Skillsby Debbie VasenWith almost all jobs these days, there is some level of technological background required. However, the vast variety of computer systems, programs, and software applications can be overwhelming. Where You Live Dictates Where You Workby Debbie VasenWhere you live will often heavily influence where you work. The two go hand in hand and depending on your career and personal preferences, selecting where to live will often determine where you work and vice versa. More Career Switching in the Later Yearsby Debbie VasenLet's say you thought it through and decided the risks of a career change later in life are worth the benefits. You are willing to sacrifice, as your job is a major part of who you are and what you do. If you aren't happy as you grow older, you don't have many years left. |
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