Preparing for a Layoff – Job Tips for Staying Employed in a Recession
February 17, 2009
Are you worried about losing your job? With more mass layoffs being announced weekly in a cost cutting trend that started last fall, I know a lot of people that either lost their job or are in fear of getting a pink slip.
Fear of the Layoff
One of the stressful things about layoffs like these for employees [...]
Five Tips for Your Boss During a Recession
February 12, 2009
Dear Boss,
We know that the recession is making your work life miserable but please don’t forget that we’re just as distraught. Here are some tips from a worker bee’s perspective for how you can help keep things positive and constructive in these dark days. Please don’t preachPlease do not preach to us that these are rough economic [...]
How Hard Would You Work to Find Your Perfect Job?
February 3, 2009
Job searching can be a lot of work. While putting together a career portfolio and coming up with ways to make your job better or finding a better job takes a lot of time and planning it’s well worth the reward.
But how about creating your own job? Figuring out the things you enjoy the most about life [...]
Best Careers for a Recession
December 27, 2008
The moment that I realized this economic downturn was real was the day that I quit my job to move to Orlando. I thought to myself, “I won’t have a problem finding another job”. Three months later, I’m very aware that the economic downturn is real.
I have applied for numerous jobs without receiving any [...]
Asking for a Pay Raise – Ten Steps to a Salary Increase Next Year
December 12, 2008
Asking for a pay raise isn’t easy; in fact it can be counter-productive to ask for a salary increase if you haven’t done your prep work first. Make sure you read the tips below to help you prepare for your annual performance review. Asking your boss for more money isn’t something you’ll do that often, [...]
Career Advice to Help You Get Ahead & Feel Good About It
October 8, 2008
So what’s the secret to getting ahead at work? I asked my co-workers for their best career advice when I surveyed my peers for professional feedback as I left my last job. Here’s how I worded it:
“Please share one piece of advice that has been the most valuable for you in furthering your career and professional development. [...]
Home Based Business For Busy Parents
September 29, 2008
Working from home isn’t always all it’s cracked up to be – especially when there are children in the mix! Scraping spaghetti-o’s, off the ceiling when you’re up against a deadline might make you laugh, but it really does happen when you work at home with your kids. If you want the best of both [...]
Career Tips from Co-Workers Show Room for Improvement
September 28, 2008
Career tips are most valuable when they are specific and come from people who are familiar with your industry or working environment.
Career Feedback
Readers were inquiring about the results of the 360 degree feedback survey I ran when I left my job so I thought I’d share some of the responses. A little background, I was [...]
How Quitting Your Job Can Make You a Better Employee
September 26, 2008
When you leave a job behind, if you don’t solicit feedback from your co-workers, you’re missing out on a golden self-improvement opportunity.
Last Day of Work
Today was my last day at work, after working for this company for almost nine years I’m making a change and trying something new. As I filled out my exit [...]
Working From Home – Making Money While Working In A Job That Fits Your Life
September 23, 2008
Working from home. For many people it’s just a pipe dream, a fantasy that they don’t know how to make happen. It doesn’t have to be that way though. There really are a ton of ways to legitimately work from home.
Let’s talk about a few of those options, and some ways that you can [...]
