Monthly Archives: May 2012

Elsewhere: Veteran Central: A Career-Oriented Social Network for Vets

I have been working with some of my CareerCamp co-chairs to develop a veteran-specific CareerCamp here in Los Angeles for many of the same reasons listed in this article. Veterans have some very specific career needs that could be well … Continue reading

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Video: The Fine Art of Troubleshooting Anything from BarCampLA

Douglas presents what he has learned about troubleshooting over nearly 25 years of computer consulting and how it can be applied to many life situations outside of technology. If you enjoy this recipe video, please click Like and/or subscribe on … Continue reading

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Your career depends on the company you keep – Podcast

“CHAPTER XXII — CONCERNING THE SECRETARIES OF PRINCES The choice of servants is of no little importance to a prince, and they are good or not according to the discrimination of the prince. And the first opinion which one forms … Continue reading

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Video Archives: Career Prescriptions at Tuesdays with Transitioners

Douglas E. Welch offers his career “prescriptions” – actions that every careerist should be doing to “build the career you deserve.” These prescriptions include blogging to share “what you do and how well you do it”, selectively using Facebook, LinkedIn … Continue reading

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Elsewhere: Continue Your Education the Easy Way by Finding a Discussion Buddy from Lifehacker.com

I often say that I have some of my best ideas when I am talking something over. The act of communicating my feelings and thoughts about a topic help to trigger other, new thoughts. I know that when I am … Continue reading

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Archive: A Death in the Family

Funerals have a way of sharpening your perspective on everything. The father of friend died unexpectedly this week. He had also become our friend over the years, helping us with legal and corporate issues in our small company. I also … Continue reading

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Registration is now open for CareerCampSCV 2012 – July 14, 2012

REGISTER FOR CAREERCAMPSCV 2012 TODAY TO INSURE YOUR SPOT! Our third CareerCampSCV (Santa Clarita Valley) is happening on July 14th, 2012 and tickets are available starting today. We hope to see you there! Unemployed? Underemployed? New college graduate? Considering new career options? Join … Continue reading

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The little truths we need to tell ourselves – Podcast

Telling the truth, especially in situations that require it, is important to every career. The truth can be hard. It can be dangerous to your job. It can also raise you above others who have decided to ignore the problems … Continue reading

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Elsewhere Online: How to Legally Work With an Intern at Freelance Switch

Thinking of working with an intern? Check out this great overview. My first and most important rule is…pay them something, anything! It really makes a difference. Only slightly less important, second, the intern MUST learn something immediately useful to them … Continue reading

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Video Archives: Production, Promotion and Proactivity in Your Career

Douglas E. Welch (http://douglasewelch.com), wirter and producer of Career Opportunities Column and Podcast, presents to Tuesdays with Transitioners, a career group in Northridge, California (http://tuesdayswith transitioners,ning.com) Can’t see the video above? Watch “Production, Promotion and Proactivity in Your Career” on … Continue reading

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