Why Well Produced Career Portfolios Are Replacing CVs

What is a Career Portfolio?The original portfolio used by artists looking for work was simply a collection of works demonstrative of the artists style and ability. Because their works varied in size and shape, portfolios came in all sizes and shapes. Fashion designers would lug a box of their clothing... Read More

Loving What You Do

Man is a social animal and survival is his major need. There are needs that he needs be fulfill. The needs can be physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. A common thread that connects all the above need is a means to sustain physically. He can barter his skills to sustain... Read More

What Students and Parents MUST Know about Student Loans

A student loan helps you get through college. Then you come out into a high-paying career. It's a great investment in your (or your sons/daughters) future.Student loans generally give you a good deal. You get below-market interest rates, and you get a $2500 federal tax credit on interest paid over... Read More

Your Salary: What Are You Worth?

Why is it a good idea to determine your worth? Whether you plan to stay at your current job or seek employment elsewhere, your assessment of your worth can become a bargaining chip should you choose to negotiate for higher compensation. It's a reference point on your way to improving... Read More

Brainteasers: Or, How Many Crazy Interview Questions Does It Take to Get Hired?

You've looked at all the job interview tips and techniques. Did your homework and studied all the potential employer interview questions you may be asked. Plus, you've practiced your answers in front of the mirror and in a mock interview. Yep, you're a well-prepared candidate ready to show your stuff.... Read More

Children At Work: Looking at Child Labor in the Victorian Age

Today, it isn't that uncommon for some children and teenagers to work. They may earn extra money by baby-sitting, doing yard work, or maybe even walking dogs. Others, once they go on to high school, may go to work in their local grocery store, malls, or food chains. However, in... Read More

Practice Speaking

For many people, interviewing is not a natural act any more than going on a blind date is. You are asked a bunch of questions about your work. You answer them. They ask a bunch more; you answer them. You're graded on your performance (you receive a job offer or... Read More

Get A New Job - Career Choices

Career change is tough but rewardingThere are a number of reasons why people might be due for a career change:? They don't like their current career. Maybe they took the job because they needed money at the time and it was the only work they could find to pay the... Read More

Career Moves: Take Charge of Your Life

Every day millions of people let their inner fears stop them from creating the life of their dreams. No one will deny that it is scary to step out of your comfort zone, but once you challenge your fear and take action, you can attain great things.1. Dream Great DreamsImagine... Read More

Resumes and First impressions

Hunting for a position in a new career field? Trying to take your new education or skills and transform them into a job with a future?I've spent the last few weeks working in a placement service trying to help people find that first "career" job; trying to help them make... Read More

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Seeking A New Job While Currently Employed : Tiptoeing Through the Minefield

So, you currently have a job but you are looking... Read More

Serious Business Networking

As they always say "It's not what you know, it's... Read More

Learning a Foreign Language

Many people love learning languages or would like to learn... Read More

CVs And Resumes Sometimes Just Get In The Way

As a head-hunter and Career Coach I see so many... Read More

Nuts and Bolts of Effective Cover Letters

As a job seeker, you shouldn't overlook the importance of... Read More

Interviewing Over Lunch: Are You at Risk?

Sometimes a hiring process will include having lunch with the... Read More

Job Interviews: Succeeding With Panel Interviews

These days, job interviews often consist of a panel of... Read More

Conducting an Effective Interview

An employment interview is a goal oriented conversation in which... Read More

Yesterdays Hero

Wonder Woman makes it looks so easy. She gets up... Read More

Integrity At Work - How Do You Show Up?

As the business sections of today's papers and magazines read... Read More

Look in the Mirror

Take a moment to step outside yourself. Now, be honest... Read More

Using Your Whine Factor

Brian's work was exceptional. Still, as his boss,... Read More

Evaluating Job Offers -- Eleven Warning Signs You Must Watch Out For

Moving into a new job always involves some degree of... Read More

Wishing and Hoping

Years after Disneyland was built, after the completion of Walt... Read More

Planning To Work Abroad

Working abroad can be an exciting, rewarding and horizon broadening... Read More

Handling the Dreaded Why Did You Leave? Question

If you left your last job under less-than-ideal circumstances, you... Read More

The Changing Values Landscape of the U.S. and How It Impacts Midlife Job Searchers, Part Two

The values landscape of our nation is changing, and with... Read More

Ten Things To Do If You Really, Really Hate Your Job

1. Begin focusing on what you want instead of how... Read More

Get Out of Your Comfort Zone in the Job Search

Most everyone these days knows what a comfort zone is.... Read More

The Computer-Friendly Resume

The evolution of technology is changing the traditional methods for... Read More

What Recruiters Hate About Resumes And Cover Letters

Today, I'm going to share with you the awful truth... Read More

Job! Money! Career!

Feel somehow your life is stuck in MS-OFFICE ? The... Read More

Resume Writing and Preparation is Free Online

Creating a strong resume is a very important part of... Read More

Business Dress for Women: Making Impact

Buying a suit can be an important investment when you... Read More

Resume Writing Tips

Resume Writing doesn't have to be a solo gigResume writing... Read More

Pair Your Powerful Resume with a Great Cover Letter

Every great resume deserves a great cover letter.A cover letter... Read More

Youre Bright And Talented -- TooT Your Own Horn --

Obviously, there are RIGHT ways to move UP the ladder.... Read More

Employment Screening Today ? Are Online Database Searches Enough?

In today's employment environment, HR managers are faced with the... Read More

Traveling for An Interview? 10 Tips to Get You From Here to There

You've just been granted an on-site interview in another town.... Read More

Relocation Myths and Stereotypes

You've probably been taught not to stereotype people based on... Read More

Using The Internet For Job-hunting

The Internet is a very useful tool for job seekers... Read More

Workplace Melodrama--A Flair For The Dramatic

A flair for the dramatic is a theatrical term used... Read More

Which Half Are You?

When more than half of Americans were identified as overweight,... Read More