6 Strategies for Surviving in a Job You Hate· by Teena Rose

All of us have been there at some point. Out of necessity, you are stuck in a job that is unbearable – and as a result, you hate life. This is all-too-common in the U.S., where workers are often treated as commodities and liabilities, and get almost no real respect. Unfortunately, under current conditions few [...]

Hard time in your job search? Time to get tough with these stragety tips.

If you have been making no traction in your job search, it’s time to get serious. As this article says, make looking for a job your job until you succeed. From www.youtern.com–The SavvyIntern: 1 ) Appoint a Job Search ‘Buddy’ 2 ) Number of Articles to Be Read Weekly 3 ) Number of Networking Events [...]

Job Seekers: Check Your Online Presence!!

Last weekend I was conducting a workshop on job search skills for college graduates. The audience was great… they listened, asked good questions and even laughed when I thought I was being funny. One thing became very clear: college students and recent graduates, although (very) frequent users of social media sites, do not realize the impact [...]

Getting References Beyond Your Boss by Therese Droste

“My previous boss is going to give me a bad reference.  I was at the company for five years but had only worked for him the last seven months.  Although I gave two weeks’ notice, I was so angry with my boss that I did not follow through and work those last two weeks.  I [...]

Dispelling the Big Myth About the Military

A recent analysis by the Education Trust shows that a substantial percentage of high school graduates do not meet the minimum academic standards to join the US Army. This statement is based on standardized test results on the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB). The ASVAB contains eight tests to determine the test takers basic [...]

Do you have ‘horizontal’ skills? You should.

The article is on “hot careers” but what we find is that careers are constantly changing.  Anyone in the career market must be skilled in their field, but also prepared to adapt their skills to meet other needs.  Sometimes you can move ‘up’ in your field; other times it will be necessary to move sideways.  [...]

I quit!! (What to say and how to say it.)

The blog has been silent for quite awhile.  Sorry about that, to anyone who is a regular reader.  Been busy training new staff, and counseling the newbie students.  Here’s an item Career Guy came across that might prove useful to some of you one of these days.  It’s an article entitled “How to write a [...]

How’s your handshake?

Apparently running out of really important issues to research, the University of Manchester in northwest England has defined the perfect handshake. “The rules for men and women are the same: right hand, a complete grip and a firm squeeze (but not too strong) in a mid-point position between yourself and the other person, a cool [...]

Can’t find work in CA? Consider a move.

California was once the promised land in many ways–great weather, beach/mountains, great economy.  The weather, sea and mountains remain, but other aspects of what once made the state a fine place to live and work have changed. Sadly, in business climate (which leads to jobs) California is ranked at the bottom nationwide.  The “famine” of [...]

Big Blunders Job Hunters Make

I have no doubt that these stories are not typical of TMC graduates.  These goof-balls are not your competition, but they do make for remarkable and memorable reading. The resume gets the interview and the interview gets the job.  Your resume can be among the top 10 but your interview must be #1.  If you [...]