Career Planning December 2011 Archive

Do you have any career-related New Year's resolutions? Perhaps the way you do your job is on your list of things you vow to improve in 2012 or maybe you ... Read More

I read a magazine called The Week. One of my favorite sections features properties for sale. There is usually a particular theme, for example homes with medieval flair or homes ... Read More

When you chose your current career, you may have done everything right by taking all the steps necessary to make an informed decision. Still, you can't shake the feeling that ... Read More

Working hard for that promotion to a managerial position? The corner office may look pretty cushy, but it's not easy being the boss. Not only are you responsible for your ... Read More

For me, networking is one of the hardest parts of career advancement. One major reason is that time always seems to get away from me and before I know it, ... Read More

During the holiday season I'm always reminded of watching Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and Frosty the Snowman on television when I was a child. While I wasn't a big ... Read More

I can hardly believe 2011 is almost over. I hope you had a wonderful year and wish you the best for the one ahead. At the end of each year ... Read More

Would you like to take a test that can tell you what career to choose? We've come to expect instant gratification for many things these days so why wouldn't you ... Read More

If you are a college student, there's a good chance you have some time off from school this month and part of next. Are you wondering what to do during ... Read More

Many people ignore experts' warnings against giving dogs as holiday gifts and end up with unruly puppies they are ill-equipped to handle. Because welcoming a new pet into a family's ... Read More

When you hear someone described as an extrovert, what type of person comes to mind? I usually think of someone who is outgoing and talkative. He or she is often ... Read More

Will Santa (or some other gift-bearing jolly old soul) bring you something great this holiday season? Will your co-workers, boss or subordinates? Well, it all depends on how you've treated them. Have ... Read More

When a business needs to hire workers, it usually turns to its human resources specialist. This is an employee who finds and then screens job candidates. He or she sometimes ... Read More

My husband's mentor is getting ready to retire in a few months. This man took great interest in my husband's career when he was just starting out. He pointed him ... Read More