Category Archives: Career Tips

How to deal with “End of an Era” events…

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Douglas E. Welch

“How do you approach the “End of an Era” events in your life? Do you cry, stomp your feet, complain? That is fine, up to a point. After you get over the initial shock, though, it is important to figure … Continue reading →

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There are those that don’t listen, some who can’t listen and others who, simply won’t listen. — from the Career Opportunities Podcast

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Douglas E. Welch

“One frustrating aspect of a consulting career is clients who ask for your advice and guidance, but, for whatever reason, never seem to heed it. In these cases, I have found 3 distinct classifications. There are those that don’t listen, … Continue reading →

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Too often, we neglect ourselves and our own needs…from the Career Opportunities Podcast

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Douglas E. Welch

“Too often, we neglect ourselves and our own needs. There is a very special gift you can give yourself that costs absolutely nothing — the gift of self-knowledge. Taking time to reflect today can bring great benefits tomorrow.” From The … Continue reading →

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Don’t deny your own uniqueness… from Career Compass: Finding Your Career North

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Douglas E. Welch

“Our businesses want replaceable cogs that they can insert into their industrial machines. Schools want students that sit down and stay silent. It rewards those that “fit in” and often punishes those that don’t. In such jobs, that  drive towards … Continue reading →

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Privacy and the need to sell yourself in your career…

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Douglas E. Welch

Today, you need to be spending every moment telling people “what you do and how well you do it.” If you insist on keeping every aspect of your life private, you are severely limiting the number of people that know … Continue reading →

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Career Tip 54: Communication is a skill…

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Douglas E. Welch

Career Tip 54 Communication is a skill, not just something that happens. Make rue people understand you. Career Opportunities Podcast with Douglas E. Welch Read and Listen this entire column and podcast, Communication Read more on this topic: Video: Leadership: … Continue reading →

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Career Tip 53: If you are trying to have you father’s career…

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Douglas E. Welch

Career Tip 53 If you are trying to have your father’s career, rethink that immediately. Similar careers, maybe, but not the same. Career Opportunities Podcast by Douglas E. WelchWelchWrite.com/Career/ Read more on this topic: [Tip] If your thoughts or ideas are … Continue reading →

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Doing or Done — from the Career Opportunities Podcast

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Douglas E. Welch

Doing or Done In business, as in life, you can do something or you can have something done to you by others. It should be clear where you want to be in that equation. You have the ability, the talent … Continue reading →

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I believe that we all must be as honest as possible as much as possible…from Cultivating Your Career Reputations

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Douglas E. Welch

Download a sample and Buy Cultivating You Career Reputations Honesty I believe that we all must be as honest as possible as much as possible, lest we slip into the delusion that honesty is only some vague philosophical concept that … Continue reading →

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Video: Take leadership when others abdicate from “A Year of Leadership”

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Douglas E. Welch

From “A Year of Leadership” – Career Opportunities Podcast with Douglas E. Welch) Watch this entire presentation   Transcript: You have more power than you know, if you decide to reach out and take it. Oftentimes I have said before … Continue reading →

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