Recent Jobs Blog PostsSwitching Careers Later in Lifeby Debbie Vasen08 Jul 2008 09:31 PMMany people over the age of 50 consider switching careers. When they do, they often wonder if it is even possible or worthwhile. Once you have become established in a profession, change can be scary. In addition, there are risks associated with that change. Don't Quit, Freelance!by Debbie Vasen06 Jul 2008 09:27 PMWhether you want to quit work to be home with the kids or if you are looking forward to retirement, a great option instead of being unemployed is to freelance. By freelancing your current skills, you can make some money on the side and still have many of the same freedoms found when not working. Too Much Education?by Debbie Vasen05 Jul 2008 09:29 PMIs it possible to have too much education when looking for a job? The answer is yes, although it will depend on a variety of factors. In many careers, a bachelor's degree is enough to get you started. In some, you may only need a few classes or an associate's degree. Image Consultant - Job Highlightby Debbie Vasen04 Jul 2008 04:14 PMEver wanted to be an image consultant? Do you even know what one is? Maybe this is the perfect career for you, hiding behind that beautiful woman you see on the bus each day. Image consultants have grown in popularity. Job Securityby Debbie Vasen03 Jul 2008 07:28 PMOften with job boredom, also comes job security. Typically, once you have worked long enough at a job for the same company, you gain a level of security. The advantage to job security is that you don't worry about losing your job. The disadvantage is with longevity also comes boredom. Transferable Skillsby Debbie Vasen02 Jul 2008 09:33 PMThere are times in our career we might feel stuck in a job. Maybe we have a specific job in a specific company. Maybe we have only worked in one type of industry. Maybe you have had the same type of job your whole life. In these scenarios, we can feel trapped. College Majors and Jobsby Debbie Vasen30 Jun 2008 08:01 PMOften when college students select a major, they are not usually thinking beyond graduation to the job or career it might lead. When I worked as a counselor years ago in a college, I met up with many seniors who were switching their majors. Job Burnout is Realby Debbie Vasen29 Jun 2008 04:48 PMNo matter how much you love your employer, co-workers or job... job burnout is a real phenomenon that strikes us all at some point. Recently some wise companies have recognized this and started to add sabbaticals to long standing employees. Become a Catererby Debbie Vasen28 Jun 2008 09:23 PMDo you love to cook? Maybe deep inside you is a caterer waiting to be born. What exactly does a caterer do and how do you become one? Let's go job exploring! Most caterers are self-employed, and the rest work for larger companies. Caterers take on small parties to large weddings. Do you Have a Career or a Job?by Debbie Vasen28 Jun 2008 08:12 AMHave you ever thought to ask yourself if your means of income is just a job or a career? What is the difference really? And does it even matter? According to YourDictionary.com, a job is defined as "a specific piece of work, as in one's trade, or done by agreement for pay. Recent Blog Comments horacio says... "Before commiting to (I will not mention the name of the company) work for any company." |
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