Early in the 20th century, people graduating high school could expect to find a good job that would provide money and benefits to attain a solid, middle-class life with a home and children. Decades ago, that changed. Now a college degree is nearly required for a good job that will provide that middle-class life. And […]
Just about every job description contains the phrase or a phrase similar to, “creative problem solving,” because every job requires the ability to identify issues and develop solutions. What is less well established is that problem solving requires critical analysis. Critical analysis requires several skills, such as: Pattern recognition Identification of weaknesses in a framework […]
Teamwork is a skill that we all recognize as necessary for success in our career. A less obvious, but perhaps even more important skill, is that of delegation. We have all seen a person who was excellent in their position, exceeded all expectations, and earned a promotion to their dream job, taking on subordinates and […]
It happens! You have spent 4, 6, 8, or more years preparing for your career through education, internships, and entry-level jobs. You have finally been offered – and accepted! – your dream position. But 6 weeks into the new job, you realize that it isn’t what you expected and it definitely is NOT your dream […]
Much of the literature in the “how to plan your career and reach your goals” genre focuses on how you can promote yourself through individual activities to get noticed and promoted. However, you might find that there is more compensation and return on investment in being a supportive team player. First, recognize 3 important things […]
Part 2 of 2 In the previous post, we discussed how to use your time productively when you are unemployed and searching for a job. As you apply for jobs online, your resume seems to be going into a black hole with no indication of your status or any indication that a human has touched […]
Very few of us love the idea of being out of work and having to find a new job. There is stress and worry attached to a job search that we must overcome in order to successfully find that perfect position. One way to boost self-confidence is to learn a new skill or information that […]