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Dawn's Career Planning Blog January 2005 Archive

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

Be a Loan Officer or Counselor

Monday January 31, 2005
Do you think you might be interested in a career as a loan officer or loan counselor? Find out what training you need and what qualifications you may already have. ... Read More

Searching for Work Online

Monday January 31, 2005
The Internet is a valuable job search tool. Besides job listings, there are free tools such as fax services and email accounts, networking opportunities, and free Web space to accommodate ... Read More

Good Listening Skills

Tuesday January 25, 2005
Good listening skills will make you a more productive worker. The ability to listen carefully will allow you to better understand assignments and what is expected of you as well ... Read More

Should You Change Your Name?

Friday January 21, 2005
When getting married, some women, and even a few men I know, wonder how to deal with the whole issue of name change. These days most people get married after ... Read More

Job Burnout

Monday January 17, 2005
Every now and then there will come a time in your career where you just feel like you can't do your job for even one more day. Getting out of ... Read More

Taking the GMAT?

Friday January 14, 2005
If you want to get your MBA you'll have to take the Graduate Management Admission Test. Whether you get accepted to the program of your choice, or any program for ... Read More

Disney Jobs

Wednesday January 12, 2005
I'm recently back from a trip to Disney World. We end up going there every few years and are always impressed with the service. Cast members, as they call their ... Read More

Non-Traditional Employment for Women

Monday January 10, 2005
Women in non-traditional jobs earn more money than those in female oriented fields. Examples of non-traditional jobs for women include detective, architect, and chef. Learn about these jobs and non-traditional ... Read More

Culinary Careers

Friday January 7, 2005
Those working in culinary careers generally have a high level of job satisfaction. This is in spite of the fact that chefs, cooks, and food preparation workers work long hours, ... Read More

Coping With Job Loss

Wednesday January 5, 2005
Job loss is emotionally traumatic. As a matter of fact it ranks among the highest of all stress-causing situations. Here is advice to help you deal with this life-altering event. ... Read More

Did You Get the Job?

Monday January 3, 2005
After three interviews you would think a prospective employer would be able to tell you whether or not you're hired. Apparently not. I just got another email from someone waiting ... Read More

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