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Does your company provide you with a 401k plan, tuition reimbursement, free classes or any other perks? Are you taking advantage of it? Why not? The truth is, these perks could disappear tomorrow for any number of reasons. You need … Continue reading →

Think back for a moment. Think back to a time in your career when you felt the sweet joy of being praised for a job well done. Who praised you? What did it feel like? When did it happen? Why … Continue reading →

Sometimes we miss some of the biggest career opportunities in our lives simply because we don’t ask. There are hundreds of career possibilities in the world today, many which pass by on a daily basis, but you need to be … Continue reading →

As we all know, it is easy to carried away with the emotion of a crowd. Whether it is cheering at a football game, singing along at a great concert or crying along with the audience at a movie or … Continue reading →

There has been much talk about excessive consumption over the last few years and how it effects our lifestyle and our lives. One aspect that seems to be ignored, though, is how excessive consumerism can effect your career. Frequently, when … Continue reading →

It probably shouldn’t need to be said, but if you want to succeed in your career today – any career – you need a decent computer, a decent phone, a decent Internet connection and the technological skills to use them … Continue reading →

A slap in the face Vacations are a wonderful and necessary part of any career, but returning from a vacation can often feel like a surprising slap in the face. Pent-up demand for your time, emergencies, crises and the simple act … Continue reading →

High school is the time to think about your career, but not to decide it When I was going to high school — back in the Dark Ages of the 1970’s — teachers and counselors would talk about possible careers, … Continue reading →

Longevity, whether in the writing of a column or the length of your current job is usually seen as something good. It shows a commitment and reliability that is often sought in employees. That said, there can be some downsides … Continue reading →

As I have done for the past several years, 2013 starts with a word or phrase that I will focus on throughout the year. It is always my hope that you will find this focus just as useful. For 2013, … Continue reading →