Monthly Archives: January 2014

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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Attend college to develop a life and career, not just get a job — from the Career Opportunities Podcast

Even in this year of 2014, I still meet lots of people, either just entering college or just finishing, who think that their time in college was intended to just get them a job. Like following some class rubric, they … Continue reading

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Archive: Turning one client into many — from the Career Opportunities Podcast

Recently I wrote about how computer consultants could find an entirely new set of clients, and maybe even a new place to live, by building connections with hotels and resorts. It only makes sense to develop relationships where one client … Continue reading

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Archive: High-Tech Hybrids — from the Career Opportunities Podcast

Reader letters over the last year have had me thinking about the exact definition of a high-tech career. Just a few years ago it would have been easier to describe. If you worked in high-tech you were either a programmer, … Continue reading

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Speaking: Douglas speaks on “A Year of Opportunity” at Tuesdays with Transitioners, February 18 @ 12 Noon, Northridge, CA

I’ll be speaking to one of my favorite groups, Tuesdays with Transitioners on “A Year of Opportunity”, a topic based on my recent Career Opportunities column of the same name. When: Tuesday, February 18, 2014 – 12 Noon – 2 … Continue reading

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What works for others might not work for you — from the Career Opportunities podcast

If you are like most people, you are constantly researching, reading and watching to find ways to make your career and life better. You read blogs, listen to podcasts, watch videos to see how others have achieved success — more … Continue reading

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Job Listings from Tuesdays with Transitioners – January 19, 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.  Vice President of Marketing, ICON Aircraft (Los Angeles) Sr. Executive … Continue reading

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Jobs Available – Listings of all types at Jobs.WelchWrite.com – Search by keyword and location

Looking for a job? There are a host of job listings available on Jobs.WelchWrite.com every day. Enter the keywords you are searching for and your location to get fresh and focused listings. Jobs.WelchWrite.com Read more on this topic: Jobs Available – Listings … Continue reading

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Archive: Take time for a mid-year review — from the Career Opportunities Podcast

Here in the U.S., the end of one year, and the beginning of the next always brings out our desire to reflect on the past and plan for the future. We look back over the past year and note what … Continue reading

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Video interviews and putting your best self forward — from the Career Opportunities Podcast

In today’s connected world, video interviews are becoming quite typical when you are looking for a job. Whether the position is near or far geographically, the realities of gathering a hiring committee in one office at one time can be … Continue reading

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