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There are tough days and stressful periods at work. We all feel tired, drained of energy, and we lack motivation at some point. In most cases, talking things over with a friend, spouse, or getting a good night’s sleep is all that’s needed to get your head back in the game. But it’s starting to bother you, this insistent, buzzy …
When it’s taking some time to find that new job, it can wreak havoc on your self-worth and self-esteem. The process can be corrosive. The longer you remain in your search, the more anxious, and less confident you can get, making it even harder to land that new job. Confidence is essential and on your own, difficult to maintain with …
So, you’ve been on a career break. How long has it been… three years, five years, more? Whether you took time off to care for your children or to travel the world, relaunching your career is a major undertaking, especially these days. Just sending out a bunch of resumes won’t do the trick. 10 Tips For Relaunching Your Career Here …
Boulder is the third-best city for graduates with science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) degrees, according to a new study. That’s good, because according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average salary in 2014 STEM occupations was about $81,000, compared with the $47,000 average salary for all occupations. According to a new study by San Francisco-based financial analyst website NerdWallet, …
Some careers seem to maintain a powerful allure Many people fantasizing about leaving their jobs for careers that seem to offer deep meaning, like teaching or non-profit work, or apparent autonomy, like entrepreneurship. Others are attracted by high-status, high-pay occupations such as law and consulting. Still others want to work in broadcasting or publishing, for example, which maintain a glamorous …
Mark was a survivor. Until he was fired in 2012, six months shy of his 50th birthday, he’d done everything right — rising through the ranks of the book publishing industry, from editorial assistant to associate editor to senior editor, then into management as an editor-in-chief. But as e-books and Amazon destabilized the industry, and waves of consolidation contracted available …
A person holds several jobs over the course of their career. Changing jobs within the same field of work is easier to do than switching careers. When you switch careers the person may have to begin at the bottom of the ladder and progress like any new entrant to that field. Someone who holds a job usually does it mainly …
There are two kinds of job searches, proactive and reactive. Most people use reactive job search strategies, which means they look for job openings and then apply to ones that interest them. So, when you send your resume to recruiters and respond to job board postings, you are really at the mercy of what comes up. In a proactive job search, you pick the …
Denver is ranked among 10 “hot cities for IT pros in 2015” by InformationWeek. The business-technology news outlet used data for the year ending in January from tech jobs site Dice.com to compare markets with at least 500 information-technology job listings. “Recruiters at both Eliassen and Mondopicked Denver among their hottest IT hiring markets so far in 2015,” the report says. “It’s one …
Waiting until you need a job is the worst time to look for one. Even if you like the job you have, looking for the next opportunity is a smart career move. And if an opportunity comes along, you don’t have to take it. The choice is yours. Here are three reasons you should be looking for a new job …
It’s no secret – writing your own resume is hard! In only a few seconds, you need to engage and intrigue the hiring staff, and prove you’re worth an interview. But how can you do that? Related: 3 Tips To Get Your Resume In The ‘Yes’ Pile If you feel like you’re in a resume writing rut you may be too …
“Pain Letters” rather than Cover Letters, Demonstrate That You’ve Done Your Homework – And Know How To Put Yourself In An Employer’s Shoes. Conjuring up a fresh, eye-catching, perfectly phrased cover letter feels like an exercise in futility after your fourth—or fourteenth—application sent to the void. Mired in a job hunt, all you really want to say is, “Hire me, …
Unemployment is not easy… Especially when you’ve been out of a job for more than six months. You don’t know what day it is, you don’t have to wake up early (at least not for work), and you’ve developed a not-so-friendly relationship with your computer. Related: The 3-Step ‘Beat Unemployment’ Plan In the more extreme of cases, your bills may be …
Great cover letters can be killed with these simple mistakes Sometimes, fixing the little things can offer the most benefit. Anyone writing a cover letter to a hiring rep should follow some golden rules before hitting start on the fax machine, licking that envelope shut, or hitting “Send” on that e-mail. Related: 7 Examples Of Fresh New Ways To Start Your Cover …
Do you cringe when you hear about networking? Networking has a bad rap, but it is simply about building relationships, which is the cornerstone of both life and every success. Forget these five networking myths that hold you back, and start using networking to your advantage. MYTH: It’s about strong relationships. You don’t have to wait until you’ve had coffee with someone …
