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The Best Companies to Work for – Volume 12

September 27, 2010 /

From our friends at CareerAlley So what’s with the dogs? You know the deal and you know the quote (“If You’re Not the Lead Dog, the View Never Changes”). The companies included in the Best Companies list are all lead dogs for all different reasons. Many of these companies show up on the list year…

How to Get Hired for Any Job

September 22, 2010 /

10 great questions you need to address so you can get hired. We think these tips are right on target and are happy to share with our readers what Christina has to say. Christina Archer is a career agent, expert resume writer, entrepreneur, and author. Every candidate in the job market must be dedicated to…

Do What You Love, Love What You Do

August 3, 2010 /

Phil Rosenberg, President http://reCareered.blogspot.com People in career transition often pause to take stock. One of the really valuable parts of job changing is taking the time to decide “What do I want to do?” Too many of us stay locked into jobs or careers that we hate because we’re afraid of change, afraid of risk,…

Should You Apply Even If You’re Not Qualified?

July 27, 2010 /

A friend of mine recently left his position at our former company to start his own business.  He has 15 years of excellent work experience, including 10 years of managing others, and an MBA.  His former job is now advertised online, and over the weekend I met a woman who had applied for it.  This…

3 Strategies for Displaced Workers

July 20, 2010 /

As we all know, the recent economy has displaced a lot of workers from career paths on which they had been for many years.  At one time, my town had a lot of mortgage professionals; these days, my town has a lot of former mortgage professionals.  If you now find yourself in this situation, don’t…

Hate Your Job? Have a Plan Before You Quit

July 19, 2010 /

I had lunch with a friend the other day who left her job earlier this year.  She relayed to me how she had gotten fed up with a particular client, and so she decided to quit.  She had about four months of living expenses saved up, so she figured she was good to go while…