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Many job hunters relax their job search schedule in the month of December. There are, however, great reasons for redoubling your efforts, while other job hunters rest and relax. (https://eltiempolatino.com One of the best reasons to keep up a job search is precisely because so many do not. The simple act of looking at this […]

An Achilles’ heel is defined as a deadly weakness, one that in spite of overall strength can lead to a downfall. Used to explain the demise of a seemingly unbeatable, mythical Greek warrior, it is an apt description of weaknesses, real or perceived, that stop careers dead in their tracks. You certainly shouldn’t aspire to […]

Being terminated, down-sized and otherwise escorted to the door with a cardboard box of belongings is not as uncommon as you may think. (It is often cloaked with names such as having been “reorganized” or laid off.) Is there a way to avoid experiencing this fate? Although we cannot control destiny, there are steps every employed person can take that might just minimize the chances.

ear after year popular media finds yet another story of a recent grad who months (or even years) post-grad continues working in a job with part-time hours, little responsibility or opportunity, and even less pay. These young adults, faced with paying back student loans, feel stuck in a job that requires little (if any) of their hard-earned knowledge, and after a few years of this kind of work, rather than a job that is specific to their studies they remain stuck.

When I was terminated my self-confidence plummeted. Even though the reason for dismissal was unrelated to performance, nonetheless, as is typical, I felt shame and then anger, was hesitant to launch a job search, and didn’t know where to turn for assistance.