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Dawn's Career Planning Blog November 2004 Archive

By Dawn Rosenberg McKay, About.com Guide to Career Planning since 1997

Why You Should Have a Mentor

Monday November 29, 2004
Having a mentor -- someone to show you the ropes -- is beneficial to career growth. Find out why you need one, how to get one, and how to work ... Read More

Going Back to Work

Saturday November 27, 2004
Are you making the transition from stay-at-home parent to working parent? Here's what you need to know to make a smooth transfer. Learn how to explain the gap in employment, ... Read More

Choosing a Career Development Professional

Wednesday November 24, 2004
Throughout your career there are times when you would benefit from the help of a professional. It could be when you are choosing a career, embarking on a job search, ... Read More

Retirement Options

Monday November 22, 2004
If you had a lot of money would you retire? If you're like a lot of other people, maybe not. Spectrem Group reports that three-quarters of the working baby boomers ... Read More

Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Saturday November 20, 2004
Here's help with the practical issues you must face when your employer asks you to relocate. You'll find resources that will help you learn about the cost of living, quality ... Read More

Retail Sales

Friday November 19, 2004
Looking to make some extra money for the holidays? Retail stores are hiring. Get details on retail sales careers. Find out if you will make a good salesperson. Learn about ... Read More

Job Burnout

Wednesday November 17, 2004
At some point in your career, you will experience burnout. Regardless of how much you like your job there will come a time when you just don't feel like doing ... Read More

Behavioral Interviews

Monday November 15, 2004
It's not what you know, it's what you did. Behavioral interviews give you the chance to demonstrate your knowledge, skills, and abilities, collectively known as competencies, by giving specific examples ... Read More

Planning for the Future: Setting Goals

Wednesday November 10, 2004
Find out why goal setting is a major part of the career planning process. Learn how to formulate your goals so that you are more likely to achieve them.

Email Etiquette

Monday November 8, 2004
You use email to communicate with your boss, colleagues, clients, or prospective employers. You should be aware of some basic email etiquette, sometimes known as netiquette since your correspondence says ... Read More

Is There a Glass Ceiling in Hiring

Wednesday November 3, 2004
Have female graduates been discouraged from pursuing the same career paths as their male counterparts? Fortunately, in the future, this may no longer be possible because of the increasing number ... Read More

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