2001 Features...
12/27/01 - Resolutions for the New Year... And the Resources to Help You Keep Them
12/13/01 - Need to Give a Gift?: How About a Book?
11/29/01 - Top 10 Calendars to Keep on Your Desk
11/12/01 - Review of “The Resume Catalog: 200 Damn Good Examples”
10/26/01 - Before You Buy Career Books
10/12/01 - Top Five Books About Self Assessment
09/21/01 - Teens and Work: Rules and Regulations
08/31/01 - Career Planning Q & A: Is This the Right Career for Me?
08/17/01 - Your Career as a Civil Engineer
08/03/01 - Career Planning Q & A: Should a Resume Be Industry Specific?
07/20/01 - Making Connections
07/12/01 - The Positive Side of Negativity
07/01/01 - Working As a Pharmacist
06/25/01 - Tips for Teens Who Toil
06/17/01 - Internships: Not for Students Only
06/08/01 - A Career That Takes You Places: Travel Agent
05/25/01 - Feeling Overworked
05/18/01 - Death in the Workplace
05/04/01 - Email Etiquette
04/27/01 - Your Career in Health Services Management
04/20/01 - Graduation/Spring Gift Guide
04/13/01 - Planning for The Future: Setting Goals
04/05/01 - Writing a Career Action Plan
03/23/01 - Lights, Camera, Action
03/16/01 - Too Much Information
03/09/01 - Those Who Can Do, Teach
03/02/01 - Women's Organizations on the Web
02/15/01 - Job Burnout
02/06/01 - Former Employee Kills Four at Factory
02/02/01 - Preparing for a Layoff
01/26/01 - Women Face the Glass Ceiling in Hiring
01/16/01 - Who Wants to Be a ... (Do You Know How to Fill In the Blank?)
01/05/01 - Lying On Your Resume
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Make some plans to advance your career. Finesse some important skills in order to move up the corporate ladder and succeed at work and life.
Are you looking for a gift for someone you care about? These books make great gifts for those who are interested in achieving career success. And who isn't? You'll find advice on job success, career choice, and other career related issues.
Here are 10 calendars that will either inspire you, educate you, make you laugh, or tell you how to succeed at work. Buy one for your own desk, or give one as a gift.
This book, by Yana Parker, contains sample resumes that span across 13 job categories. It is an excellent resource, both for those writing their own resumes and for those who write resumes professionally.
There are books that tell you how to pick a career, write a resume, ace an interview, and even love your job. Figuring out what you need is easy. Finding the best book to fill that need isn't. Here's what you should know before you go shopping.
Here are books about self assessment, an important step in the career planning process. They have been reviewed by your Career Planning Guide and may be purchased from a local bookstore, an online retailer, or, in some cases, from the publisher.
Do you want to get a job, but think you may be too young to work? In the U.S. teens as young as 14 can work, but there are some restrictions. Find out what those restrictions are.
Ninety percent of my email involves career choice. The writer wants to know if a particular career is right for him or her. Here's the best way to figure out what career is most suitable for you.
Do you want to be a civil engineer? Find out about the nature of the work, earnings, and learn what training you need to work in this field. There are additional resources where you can learn more.
Here's one from my inbox: “How do you write a resume that is specific to the broadcasting industry?” If you're entering a new industry, you will be interested in my answer to this question.
Networking is a way to make contacts that can lead to opportunities that we wouldn't have otherwise known about. Many HR professionals view it as a leading contributor to career growth.
Is negativity in the workplace all that bad? It only is if it's meant to be destructive instead of constructive. Find out how to take your negative feelings and turn them into something productive.
Pharmacists do more than dispense drugs. They are involved in drug therapy decision-making and patient counseling. Learn more about this field. Find links to trade associations, schools, and jobs.
Congratulations! You have your first job. It can be a great learning experience, if you take charge of your own success. Follow these tips and you'll be on your way to becoming a "good" employee.
While internships give students a chance to gain experience before they enter the workforce, they can benefit others as well -- those changing fields or returning to work after an extended absence.
With benefits such as free or discounted travel, it's no wonder people choose this field. Find out more about it, such as the nature of the work, the training requirements, outlook, and earnings.
Do you feel consumed by work? You're not alone, according to a study conducted by the Families and Work Institute. Almost one third of U.S. employees often, or very often, feel overworked. If you're among them, find out what you can do about it.
When a colleague dies, the impact on his or her co-workers is tremendous. It leaves a void both professionally and personally. How do the people left behind continue to do the work they are expected to do and pay tribute to their departed colleague?
You probably use email to communicate with your boss, colleagues, clients, or prospective employers. Your correspondence says a lot about you, which is why you should be aware of some basic email etiquette, sometimes known as netiquette.
Learn more about working as a health services manager. Find out about the nature of the work, earnings and learn what training is needed. There are also additional resources where you can learn more.
Looking for the perfect gift for your favorite graduate? Or maybe you're looking for a Mother's Day gift, Father's Day gift, or a birthday present. Books make great gifts. Come check out the ones I've selected. They can be ordered directly from BarnesandNoble.com.
As you plan your career you will set goals that will serve as the basis for your career action plan. Not all goals will meet with success though. To enhance your chance for success make sure your goals meet certain criteria. Find out what they are.
Developing an action plan is the fourth step in the career planning process. One arrives at this step after a thorough self assessment and a complete exploration of viable career options which were identified during the self assessment.
Learn about working as a broadcast or sound technician. Find out about the nature of the work, earnings, and learn what training is needed. There are also additional resources where you can learn more.
Should you share personal information with your co-workers or should your personal life remain entirely separate from your work life? This article discusses why you may not want to talk to your co-workers about private matters.
Teaching is one of the most important jobs and one of the hardest. Learn more about working as a teacher. Find out about the job outlook and earnings and learn what training you'll need. There are also additional resources where you can learn more.
The organizations listed here are committed to promoting the advancement of women in the workplace; each organization has a Web site associated with it; a large part of the information included on the Web site must be accessible to the public.
At some point in your career you will experience burnout. Regardless of how much you like your job there will come a time when you just don't feel like doing it anymore. Find out what causes burnout, the symptoms and results, and some ways to fix it.
A former employee killed four people in a Navistar plant on February 5th. He also injured four other workers before killing himself. Find resources to help you learn to deal with workplace violence, a very serious concern for employers and employees.
With many layoffs on the horizon you'd be wise to prepare yourself in advance. Here's advice on what to do before layoffs strike your company -- keep your resume updated and your network alive. Improve your skills or get ready for a career change.
Have female graduates been discouraged from pursuing the same career paths as their male counterparts? This may no longer be possible because of the increasing number of females enrolled in and graduating from college versus the number of males.
Choosing a career is one of the most important decisions you'll make. Take this quiz to find out if you know how to make the best decision you can. Test your expertise on the career planning process, self assessment, and hiring a career practitioner.
Lying on your resume may be tempting, especially if it makes you seem more qualified. This article discusses the problems telling a lie on your resume may cause. Find out why lying, even though it may get you hired, may not be worth it at all.
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