Looking to Make a Career Change?

Many people who have found themselves on the unemployment roster over the past few years have undoubtedly considered changing careers.  For some, it was nothing more than a passing fantasy.  But, for others, it was a great opportunity to begin pursuing the career...

I Told You!

Several months ago, I did a post called, “Are You Lying on Your Resume?”  Afterwards, I wondered how many people read it and shrugged their shoulders because they thought I was being a little too “sensitive.”  Well, if you’re one of these people, check out...

What in the World!

And I thought companies not wanting to hire the unemployed was ridiculous!  Well, another phenomenon has trumped this – companies are now asking candidates and employees for their Facebook usernames and passwords sothey can further vet them for employment.  Again I...

Am I Wrong?

Lately, I’ve run into people who have a desire to pursue a given career but are very hesitant to make a move.  Their primary reason for hesitation – what other people think or will say. “I really love the mountains.  Am I wrong for wanting to work in a business that...

Now a Word from Someone Else

In order to have something to write about in my blog, I sometimes read other writings to get ideas.  However, after reading this article from Inc.com, I think this one is worth turning my blog over to them for the week.  Read and enjoy!  5 Things I Look for in a Great...

Don’t Believe (All of) the Hype

While the latest unemployment figures for the U.S. remain bleak overall, the fact that there’s been a drop to 8.6% overall unemployment in the past couple of months is a good sign.  However, 8.6% unemployment still means that almost 13,000,000 U.S. adults are not...