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. [...]
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 [...]
How to Make Your Job Better or Find a Better Job
September 20, 2008
If you love your job, consider yourself lucky, there are many people that hate their boss, their job, and what they do. If you are unhappy with your job, you owe it to yourself to figure out what it is about the work that you don’t enjoy and change it. Life’s too short to spend it [...]
Money and Your Job – Considering Finances & Benefits in Your Job Search
September 11, 2008
As I was looking for a new job I was reminded of how many key personal finance concerns are tied to our employers. Of course it’s not just how much you’re paid but also things like health insurance, retirement savings, and even life insurance or disability insurance coverage.
Career Finances
The financial intricacies of finding a [...]
Two Weeks Notice – The Art of Quitting Your Job Gracefully
September 9, 2008
Quitting your job can be quite a liberating experience. The weight of “all things crappy” in your job is lifted off your shoulders and you feel as though you can finally breath again. Yet, no matter how bad your job seems at the time you leave, it’s wise to quit your job gracefully and not [...]
Job Relocation Tips – How to Financially Evaluate a New City
August 18, 2008
I’ve been on the job hunt lately and one of the questions employers frequently ask is if I’d be open to relocation. Here are a few tips from the Financial Planning Association on some things to consider when relocating for a job.
Make sure you thoroughly research the new city well before agreeing to take a job [...]
How Much Job Detail Should You Put on Your Resume – Ask the Readers
July 3, 2008
Do you put your entire work history on your resume or only jobs that are relevant to the position you’re applying for?
We’ve been doing a lot of interviewing at work lately and I’ve noticed that a lot of applicants list every single job they’ve ever had on their resume, regardless of whether they’re applicable to [...]
How to Improve Your Performance Review This Year
November 14, 2007
Below is an email I sent to my team recently giving them the option to have some feedback into their annual performance reviews. In the past, team leaders have filled out all the information but I think each person is their own best advocate so I wanted to hear what each person had to say. [...]
How To Prepare for a Layoff
July 5, 2007
What would you do if your boss pulled you aside today to let you know your position had been eliminated and they were letting you go? Are you financially prepared for this type of bad news? In today’s world of corporate mergers and cost cutting it never hurts to be ready for the unexpected. The Financial Planning [...]
