Category Archives: News/Opinion

Sideskills can help you show people “what you do and how well you do it!”

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Douglas E. Welch

A few months ago, I met some of the principles of Sideskills.com at a local networking event here in Los Angeles. We randomly started talking, but I was immediately taken with their service and their message. They were seeking to … Continue reading →

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Companies should never ask for your social media login info

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Douglas E. Welch

What do you think about this story? Add your comments! [View the story “Hands off our social media login info” on Storify] Read more on this topic: Panel: Social Media and Your Career – Registration now open! – Part of … Continue reading →

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CareerCamp is where you should be! — Join us and start building the career you deserve!

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Douglas E. Welch

Fair warning. Over the next 6 weeks I am going to be banging the drum pretty loudly for CareerCampLA (and CareerCampSCV and CareerCampSFV). CareerCamp is a pet project of mine and one that I take great joy and interest in. … Continue reading →

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Douglas at Dodger Stadium Job Fair this Saturday – March 10, 2012 – 10a-1pm

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Douglas E. Welch

I have been invited by the folks at Sideskills.com to be part of their booth at the 17th Annual Community Job Fair sponsored by the LA Dodgers. I will be doing career consulting for the people who stop by the … Continue reading →

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Elsewhere: When bullies go to work

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Douglas E. Welch

Bullying is such an embedded part of most officesl that it seems almost impossible to get it out. I think it would be a rare person who hasn’t experienced workplace bullying by the peers or managers at some point. The … Continue reading →

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CareerCampLA 2012 to be held April 20, 2012! — Register Now!

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Douglas E. Welch

We have just finalized the date and location for CareerCampLA 2012 — our 3rd CareerCamp for LA and out 6th CareerCamp overall. CareerCampLA 2012 Friday, April 20, 2012 9am – Noon Los Angeles Southwest College1600 West Imperial HwyLos Angeles, CA … Continue reading →

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Elsewhere: Your Boss Is Bad For You from Lifehacker.com

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Douglas E. Welch

I think I can assume that nearly all of us have faced a bad boss in the past. The good bosses I have had stand out because they were/are so rare. Sadly, most of the methods listed in this article … Continue reading →

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Elsewhere: Forbes: Top Executive Recruiters Agree There Are Only Three True Job Interview Questions

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Douglas E. Welch

Mitch Krayton of Krayton Seminars (and co-chair of CareerCampSCV and others)  shared this Forbes article with me today. I would definitely put some credence to these 3 rules. Yes, there might be other specific issue involved in a particular job, … Continue reading →

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Lifetime learning – your children are watching!

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Douglas E. Welch

Last week I wrote a column about lifetime learning. It seems to be gaining attention in the general world and I think that is a great thing. I saw a blog post today that highlighted some great resources but then … Continue reading →

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Career Opportunities Office Hour – Are you in?

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Douglas E. Welch

I am thinking about a regularly scheduled G+ Hangout office hour to discuss career issues, questions and trends.Would you be interested in such a thing? I am trying to gauge the interest before blocking out the time each week.I am … Continue reading →

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