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Dawn's Career Planning Blog July 2005 Archive

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

How to Get a Job

Friday July 29, 2005
Being prepared for a job search campaign increases your chances of success. Learn how to deal with the various aspects of the job search, for example resume writing, job interviewing, ... Read More

Finding Company Information

Thursday July 28, 2005
Having knowledge about a potential employer gives you a competitive edge over other job seekers. Learn how to do research in order to find company information.

Insurance Sales Agent: Career Brief

Wednesday July 20, 2005
Insurance sales agents work either for insurance carriers or independently. Although employment opportunities in this field are expected to grow more slowly than in some other fields over the next ... Read More

Shyness: Can It Affect Your Career

Monday July 18, 2005
Shyness can have a negative effect on your career. Learn more about shyness and how to overcome this debilitating problem.

Career Planning Solution: What to Wear

Friday July 15, 2005
While your appearance doesn't actually have an effect on your ability to do a job, it does affect how others will perceive you can do it. Learn how to dress ... Read More

Human Resources Assistant

Wednesday July 13, 2005
Human resources assistants must have a high school diploma, the ability to use a computer, and good interpersonal skills. Find out more about having a career as a human resources ... Read More

Your First Job

Friday July 8, 2005
For many of us summer signals a time to relax. For others it means anything but that. Recent graduates are about to begin their first jobs. If you are one ... Read More

Investigating Crime Scenes

Wednesday July 6, 2005
CBS's CSI and CSI: Miami are two of the most popular shows on television. If you aren't one of the many viewers who tune in weekly, CSI stands for Crime ... Read More

Coping With Job Related Problems

Monday July 4, 2005
Sometimes our jobs cause problems that affect our personal lives. Among these problems are job burnout and job stress. Learn about causes and symptoms of these job related problems and ... Read More
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