Author Archives: Douglas E. Welch

Don’t ask the same question twice — from the Career Opportunities Podcast

If you want to truly endear yourself to your family, your co-workers, your boss, you business partners, your investors, everyone — endeavor to never ask the same question twice. When you ask a question of anyone, no matter who, make … Continue reading

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Archive: Doing…or having done to you – from the Career Opportunities Podcast

It is rare for life to present you with a simple either/or situation. Normally, life is lived in shades of grey – an almost infinite set of possibilities. That said, while talking over career problems with some friends last night, … Continue reading

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Video: “A Year of Opportunity” with Douglas E. Welch — from the Career Opportunities Podcast

  Building a successful career in 2014 requires that we focus on 3 things this year, including: 1. Attracting Opportunity 2. Recognizing Opportunity 3. Accepting Opportunity Join Douglas E. Welch for deeper exploration of the Year of Opportunity and what … Continue reading

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50 is just a number – – from the Career Opportunities Podcast

The day has arrived. I can no longer pretend I am 25 anymore, even if my mental age seems stuck around that time. This weekend I turned 50 and while it certainly wasn’t unexpected, it can be a little challenging … Continue reading

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Archive: Is that all there is? Is my career going to be a repetition of this day…forever?

There is a day in our career when a fearful thought can strike us? We are sitting at our desk, doing something we have done a thousand times in the past and the thought creeps up on us. – is … Continue reading

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Job Listings from Tuesdays with Transitioners – February 10, 2014

   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.  Young startup is looking for full- and part-time staff (NYC … Continue reading

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Archive: Everyone is now a producer — from the Career Opportunities Podcast

The world is changing as it always has and the work world is no exception. There are careers available today that have never existed before while careers that have been around for decades are rapidly disappearing. Today, though, I am … Continue reading

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Carefully consider the career advice you receive — from the Career Opportunities Podcast

As a long time career writer, I read a lot about careers. I follow career advisors and HR professionals on social media,  read their blogs, browse magazines and other sources. One common source of career advice are human resources (HR) … Continue reading

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16 of My Favorite Career Things for January 2014 – Douglas E. Welch

As always, let me know what types of interesting items you would like to see and I will keep an eye out for them especially. — Douglas Get new shared links as I find them via my social media feeds: … Continue reading

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Archive: Career Complaints can lead to bigger problems — from the Career Opportunities Podcast

Over the course of any career, you are sure to have complaints both large and small. It is a simple fact of life that our work is not always perfect. That said, some people can fall into the role of … Continue reading

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