Should You Look for a Temp Job?
Friday February 29, 2008
Temporary employment appeals to different people for a variety of reasons. Those who need experience could benefit greatly from a temp job as can those who are having trouble finding ... Read More
Health Services Manager: Career Brief
Thursday February 28, 2008
When we think of health care, we think mostly of doctors, nurses, and others who deliver medical care. However, behind all of those professionals is another group of professionals who ... Read More
Six Rules for Using a Cell Phone at Work
Monday February 25, 2008
I try to make phone calls while I'm doing housework. For example, I call my mom while I'm cleaning up from dinner and I phone my friend while I'm sorting ... Read More
Curing Job Burnout
Friday February 22, 2008
Most people, at some point in their careers, experience job burnout. It's that feeling of "I just can't do this anymore" when it comes time to get ready to go ... Read More
Pet Groomer: Career Brief
Wednesday February 20, 2008
When Uno the Beagle won the Westminster Dog Show last week it was big news.
(c) Greg Nicholas / istockphoto.com
He was the first of his breed to win Best ... Read More
Do You Proctrastinate?
Monday February 18, 2008
I think everyone procrastinates sometimes. I know I do. There are some chores I don't feel like doing, so I just put them off. Ultimately, I have no choice but ... Read More
Free Government Publications from Pueblo, Colorado
Friday February 15, 2008
Back when I was a kid, there were public service announcements on television telling us we could get free government publications by writing to an address in Pueblo, Colorado.
(c) FCIC
A ... Read More
Office Romances
Tuesday February 12, 2008
Valentine's Day is almost here and we are inundated with images of love and romance. You can hardly go anywhere without seeing glittering hearts and red roses. One might even ... Read More
Preventing Employment Discrimination
Monday February 11, 2008
Imagine being being rejected for a job or passed over for a promotion because of the color of your skin or your race, religion, national origin or gender? I'm sure ... Read More
Wedding Planner: Career Brief
Friday February 8, 2008
Last weekend we hosted a Super Bowl party. While I enjoy playing hostess, planning the party did make me slightly anxious. I worried about the guest list -- did I ... Read More
Get Help from a Career Counselor
Thursday February 7, 2008
When tackling many of life's problems, both big and small, we seek the help of professionals. We get sick and go to the doctor. Our child has trouble with school ... Read More
What to Expect From the Career Office at Your College
Monday February 4, 2008
I often hear from college students who are struggling with their career plans. These students want me to help them choose a career. Sure I have lots of resources to ... Read More