Indeed, it is difficult finding a new job in this challenging economy. Yes, it might be hard (or seemlingly impossible) to get a promotion within your current organization. Certainly, you would be considered lucky to get a raise in this environment. There are many factors regarding your income and your career that might make you feel helpless [...]
Archive for the ‘Career Management’ Category
1 Nov
Become the Ideal Job Candidate
Although jobs are still hard to find, there are still many open positions listed on job boards and classified ads in nearly every job sector.
18 Nov
Job Hunting During Tough Times
Remaining focused and positive during a long and stressful job hunt can be challenging and depressing, to say the least. During this time, it is important to: Treat your job hunt as a full time job. Try to approach your job search with enthusiasm and dedication. Very often jobs in your preferred field might be [...]
15 Nov
Who Are Your Mentors?
Your career seems to be going nowhere. You get to work every day, you try your hardest, and you feel like you’re running in circles. You can’t remember the last time you got a promotion, and you feel like your boss wouldn’t even notice if you didn’t show up to the office for a couple [...]
13 Nov
Good News: The Need For Temp Workers Is Likely To Grow
When I graduated from law school in December 1993 I had approximately $80,000 of debt (from loans I had taken out in order to finance my legal education). My wife and I were both unemployed at the time, we were in the process of moving from Syracuse, NY to Brooklyn, NY and we did not [...]
