Dawn's Career Planning Blog

Whether your pregnancy has brought a glow to your face or a greenish tinge, chances are no one will suspect anything for at least the first three months. The question ... Read More

In a recent blog post titled, Working Off the Clock, I discussed Best Buy's Results-Only Work Environment. To recap, Best Buy allows its employees to work whenever and wherever they ... Read More

Debra Feldman on the Career Hub blog points out that the holidays are a good time to revitalize your network. She says, "The holiday season holds great potential for job-hunters ... Read More

When choosing an occupation, many people strive to pick one that guarantees them a job in the future. The truth is, there are no guarantees. The hot careers of today ... Read More

If you are a college student, there's a good chance you have some time off from school this month. You should make good use of it. Take this opportunity to ... Read More

You've been offered a job but you still aren't 100 percent sure you should take it. You have some lingering doubts about it that you can't shake and the employer ... Read More

One of the things I love about my job is the flexibility it gives me. I can set my own hours and work wherever I want to work. Sure I ... Read More

One of my favorite traditions at an old job was the secret gift exchange at our holiday party. A couple of weeks before the party each person randomly picked a ... Read More

A Massachusetts man recently sued his former employer for firing him after a urine test indicated he had violated the company's no smoking policy. The Boston Globe article, which appears ... Read More

My article, Office Party Don'ts talks about what not to do at work-related holiday parties. While interviewing me about this topic a reporter asked whether, in light of all these ... Read More