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After COVID-19: A little blue sky thinking for a post-COVID19 world

Ok, a little “blue sky” thinking for  a time when this crisis (or at least the worst of this crisis) is over… What are you planning for when restrictions begin to be lifted? What will you change? What will remain … Continue reading

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Question: What is the new image of a career?

Recently, I went searching for image ideas for a new Career Opportunities logo. A quick Google Image Search on Career turns up these images… Is this really the image of a career today? Are we still in a world of … Continue reading

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Time to reconsider that Twitter bio…

!Today I received my report of new Twitter followers for the @CareerTips account. The first new follower — to a career-oriented column mind you — had a bio line consisting of nothing but…wait for it… “Occasional Alcoholic” Now, do I … Continue reading

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Career Question: What is one book or article that has helped you build your career in the last year?

If you are like me, reading books, magazine and web sites is a daily ritual. Reading great ideas from others is a wonderful way to have great ideas yourself. You need to constantly be priming the idea pump. New ideas, … Continue reading

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Question for you: Does anyone get fired anymore?

I just sent this question our to Twitter, Facebook and Google+ and I am looking for your input.  [?] Does anyone get fired anymore? Is it even possible? Do they have to become a legal liability before you can fire … Continue reading

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Today’s #careerchat – What makes a good job candidate?

Here is what I had to say on today’s #careerchat. The topics was “What makes a good job candidate?” I got into a good discussion on how companies should be looking for candidates instead of waiting for them to submit … Continue reading

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Question: Do you plan on changing jobs in 2011?

Click to answer this question over on the Career Opportunities Facebook Page… Read more on this topic: Archive: Get a plan – January 6, 2006 (This podcast is pulled “from the archives” and presented here… I Like This – July … Continue reading

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My Quora Answer to : How social network can help me to get a job ?

How social network can help me to get a job ? My answer… ?Social networking can provide something very important. I believe that the most important message you need to deliver in your job search is “What you do and … Continue reading

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Quora Answer: How do you cope with daily fear of unemployment?

How do you cope with daily fear of unemployment? When working as an “at will” employee with no contract, there is a constant level of uncertainty and stress that any day could be your last day. My answer… ?One method … Continue reading

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