August 2010

Are You The “New” 20-Something? Why?

Consider the following statistics from The New York Times’ most recent buzz worthy article, “What is it About 20-Somethings?” One-third of people in their 20s move to a new residence every year. Forty percent move back home with their parents at least once. They go through an average of seven jobs in their 20s, more [...]

August 31, 2010 6 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

When to Take an Unpaid Internship

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By, Rachel Martin I have finally come to the realization that I have a good resume. I’ve worked hard and I am proud of what I’ve done. So, I totally agree with Christine in her post “Changing Fields” when she says, “celebrate your victories”. How you do that differs from person to person. Maybe you [...]

August 23, 2010 8 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

When Should You Stop Dream Hunting and Start Job Hunting?

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Last week my friend Sam asked my roommate Katie and I an interesting question: at what point do you give up pursuing your dream career and start pursuing a job instead? Sam graduated from a great college this May and has always wanted to be a reporter. Like most 2010 grads, she has had a [...]

August 22, 2010 10 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

Are You Too Afraid to Start Your Own Business?

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Ever think of starting your own business? Are you too afraid that you won’t be able to do it? Worried about the cost of a start-up or about your ability to run a company? These are things all entrepreneurs think about.  Fear is a powerful tool, but not a good one.  It’s a setback and it [...]

August 11, 2010 8 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

Job Interviews: What Everyone Loves and Hates Most about Them

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Most of us are not locked into tenured positions within financially (or bureaucratically) stable companies; indeed, most of us are now struggling to restructure our resumes and cover letters to land that one-in-a-million job.  And because of this current economic depression, any nine-to-five job these days, whether it be slinging DVDs at Blockbuster or running [...]

August 10, 2010 2 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

Perception is Reality

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“Perception is reality.” What does this mean to you professionally? Let’s be clear, the way people view you and the work that you do is the legacy you will leave behind.  Every day as we interact with others both personally and professionally, we leave an impression.  As you go about the business of conducting your [...]

August 10, 2010 19 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

Changing Fields: Advice from a Career Coach

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Today’s career dilemma is addressed by Chrissy Scivicque, founder of eatyourcareer.com. “Dear Chrissy,  I love your blog and the career advice you give, so I felt you were the perfect person to ask about my career dilemma.  I currently work in the financial world and am eager to make a switch into marketing.  Although I don’t have [...]

August 2, 2010 1 comment CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →