Monthly Archives: November 2013

Gift Guide 2013: Yes!: 50 Scientifically Proven Ways to Be Persuasive

Yes!: 50 Scientifically Proven Ways to Be Persuasive While some might read a book like this for tips on manipulating others to do what they want, I found some great insight into what drives people to make the choices they … Continue reading

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Archive: The difference between your job, your work and your career — from the Career Opportunities Podcast

As we talk about our job, our work and our career, we often use the terms interchangeably. In reality, though, these 3 items are unique descriptions of 3 parts of our life, each with their own concerns, demands and direction. … Continue reading

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Self-Knowledge: The 7 Skills of a Successful Careerist – Part 5 — from the Career Opportunities Podcast

Read and listen to previous parts of the series: Introduction: The 7 Skills of a Successful Careerist 1. Organization 2. Communication 3. Troubleshooting 4. Empathy While having a deep knowledge of the world around you is incredibly important in your career, even more important … Continue reading

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Archive: Productive waiting — from the Career Opportunities Podcast

Despite all the advancements in technology and the generally “sped up” nature of life, waiting is still a part of every day. Unless you are in a position of extreme power, and maybe even then, there will be times in … Continue reading

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Gift Guide 2013: Ignore Everybody and 39 Other Keys to Creativity by Hugh MacLeod

Ignore Everybody and 39 Other Keys to Creativity by Hugh MacLeod Well-known blogger (gapingvoid.com), back-of-business-card cartoonist and advertising copywriter, Hugh MacLeod, leads us through his list of “What I Believe” in his book, Ignore Everybody and 39 Other Keys to … Continue reading

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Empathy: The 7 Skills of a Successful Careerist – Part 4 — from the Career Opportunities Podcast

Read and listen to previous parts of the series: Introduction: The 7 Skills of a Successful Careerist 1. Organization 2. Communication 3. Troubleshooting Empathy is defined by the Merriam-Webster dictionary as, “The action of understanding, being aware of, being sensitive to, … Continue reading

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Gift Guide 2013: Do the Work by Steven Pressfield

Do the Work by Steven Pressfield I have read — and re-read — Do the work by Steven Pressfield and would highly recommend you do the same. In fact, I am thinking that I will make it (and Pressfield’s earlier … Continue reading

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Job Listings from Tuesdays with Transitioners – November 17, 2013

   Job Openings from Tuesdays with Transitioners Jennifer Oliver O’Connell, organizer of Tuesdays with Transitioners posted these job listings recently. Join Tuesdays with Transitioners Meetup group to receive these job listings directly via Meetup.com and email.  Paid Internship: The Bully Project Part-time Fashion Advisor Harbor Freight … Continue reading

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Archive: Creativity in All Careers — from the Career Opportunities Podcast

A few weeks ago, I interviewed creativity consultant Jo Ann Braheny for the Career Opportunities podcast. This interview started me thinking about how important it is to integrate creativity into your career, regardless of the type of work you do. … Continue reading

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Troubleshooting: The 7 Skills of a Successful Careerist – Part 3 — from the Career Opportunities Podcast

Read and listen to previous parts of the series: Introduction: The 7 Skills of a Successful Careerist Organization You might typically think of troubleshooting skills as something specific to computer and technology support roles, but I can assure you that … Continue reading

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