Recent Jobs Blog | Job Searching PostsHow to Get Experienceby Debbie Vasen18 Jul 2008 10:37 AMWhen 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. Where You Live Dictates Where You Workby Debbie Vasen15 Jul 2008 10:28 PMWhere 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 Vasen11 Jul 2008 02:56 PMLet'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. Switching 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. 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. Should You Continue at One Job While Searching for Another?by Debbie Vasen25 Jun 2008 10:01 PMA common dilemma is whether to search for a new job while still working at the old, or to quit completely before you start to look. This can be a tricky problem, as both ways have their advantages and disadvantages. Overall, there isn't necessarily one way that is the best. Should You Take a Job if You Plan to Quit in a Few Months?by Debbie Vasen20 Jun 2008 11:42 AMThere are many times when we need a short-term job. Maybe you are pregnant and need a job until the baby arrives. Maybe you know you are moving but need a job for a short period before. Thinking of Switching Careers? Ask Yourself Why First!by Kathy Murdock06 Nov 2007 11:16 PMSo I just posted about a newsletter I received that talked about the idea of switching jobs after being in a field for a while, and the potential financial issues that can come about with such a change. Changing Careers? Don't Forget to do Some Thorough Research Firstby Kathy Murdock06 Nov 2007 10:12 PMI received a newsletter in my email inbox tonight that got me to thinking about changing careers. I've written about this before. I know a lot of people that are my age (ahem, heading toward that forty mark) who have burned out on their careers and are now interested in making some changes. Tips for Writing a Strong Cover Letterby Kathy Murdock08 Oct 2007 06:26 AMThe cover letter is often the first thing that a prospective employer will see when you are applying for a job. Before meeting you, and oftentimes before even looking at your resume, the employer will read your cover letter. 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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