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Dawn's Career Planning Blog July 2007 Archive

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

Can Your Behavior After Work Harm Your Career?

Monday July 30, 2007
All too often we read about celebs like Lindsay, Paris and Nicole getting arrested. Or we hear about other celebrities spewing racist, sexist or anti-gay remarks. The media predicts the ... Read More

Your Career as an Athletic Coach

Friday July 27, 2007
The other day I watched the movie Friday Night Lights. In it Billy Bob Thornton plays a high school football coach who leads his team to the state playoffs. They ... Read More

Are You Wasting Your Time Reading This?

Thursday July 26, 2007
Are you reading this blog post while you're at work? If so, you are just like the average worker -- doing something other than your job while you're at work. ... Read More

Voting and Your Career

Saturday July 21, 2007
I can't remember a presidential election season starting as early as the 2008 one has, nor can I remember one with as many potential candidates. I can't believe we're going ... Read More

Take This Job and ... Never Mind

Friday July 20, 2007
You hate your job. You would love to just walk out the door and leave it all behind. However, this may not be a viable option for you. You have ... Read More

It's a Good Time to Get a Government Job

Thursday July 19, 2007
If you've ever thought of working for the federal government, you should consider getting your resume and application ready now. It's a good time to apply for a federal job, ... Read More

How to Interview New Employees

Wednesday July 11, 2007
You may have reached the point in your career where your boss has given you responsibility for hiring some new employees. "Ahh -- finally," you think to yourself with both ... Read More

Getting Back to Work

Tuesday July 10, 2007
I've been hearing a lot lately about people skipping vacations from work. What are they thinking? Everyone needs a break from time to time. Having just taken a week off, ... Read More

Quiz: Is This the Right Career for Me?

Friday July 6, 2007
You may have done a self assessment to discover what occupation to pursue. Or maybe someone (your parent, friend, or significant other) told you about a career option that would ... Read More

Your Career As An Optometrist

Wednesday July 4, 2007
Employment of optometrists is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2014, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Are you thinking of becoming an ... Read More

Declare Your Independence

Monday July 2, 2007
July 4th, U.S. Independence Day is in a couple of days. Do you wish you could celebrate your independence from your boss or any boss for that matter? Maybe if ... Read More
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