Monthly Archives: May 2010

Someone has to do that job…or not

When pressed, we can come up with a hundred and one reasons why we stay in a lousy job. “The economy is bad. There aren’t any jobs available. I’m not cut out for anything else.” For me, though, the worst … Continue reading

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There are no certainties in employment, nor should you expect them

Listen to this Podcast News arrived recently that a friend had been laid off, downsized, right-sized, fired from the company where he had worked for 22 years. Another friend was laid off after 18 years with the same company. These … Continue reading

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Open Thread: What are your Top Career Questions?

Image by dewelch via Flickr What are your top 1-2 Career Questions? I want to collect your top career questions and then present them to my “team” of career advisors. In this way I hope do give you a variety … Continue reading

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I Like This – May 13, 2010

A collection of career items I found interesting this week. Why Every Job Seeker Needs To Blog – May 7, 2010 8 Business Books for the Beach – May 7, 2010 Why Being A Perfectionist May Not Be So Perfect … Continue reading

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Archive: Would you recommend a friend?

Listen to this Podcast If you want a good litmus test of how much you like your current job or your current company, ask yourself this question, “Would you recommend that a friend work at your company? If you are … Continue reading

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What I’m Reading…How Successful People Think by John C. Maxwell

I have been reading John C. Maxwell’s books for years and have found many useful ideas and much useful advice. This small volume seems like a condensation of many of his larger books and while that might seem like a … Continue reading

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The Well-Lived Life

Listen Links: Career Opportunities Google Group and Mailing List Career Opportunities Facebook Fan Page (with discussions) Do you have what it takes to truly be the person you can, and want, to be? Everyday I am faced with people who … Continue reading

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I Like This – May 6, 2010

A collection of career items I found interesting this week. Best cities for 2010 grads – May 6, 2010 Read more on this topic: I Like This – October 6, 2010 A collection of career items I found interesting this … Continue reading

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What I’m Reading…The Compassionate Instinct

Over the years I have often wondered if maybe nice guys really do finish last. I am not the most competitive person in the world and sometimes think it has held me back. That makes “The Compassionate Instinct: The Science … Continue reading

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Douglas traveling to the UK in June

I, along with my family, will be traveling to the UK from June 16 through June 26. We will start our travels in Cardiff, as my wife is presenting a paper at the “Investigating Torchwood” Conference at the University of … Continue reading

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