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Why You Will Fail to Have a Great Career
May 19, 2012 by Steven Rothberg
In this funny and blunt talk from TEDxUW, Professor Larry Smith pulls no punches when he calls out the absurd excuses people invent when they fail to pursue their passions. A professor of Economics at the University of Waterloo in Canada, Larry Smith coaches his students to find the careers that they will truly love.Throughout his three-decade career here at the University of Waterloo, Larry Smith has inspired legions of students to take up the mantle of economics with his passionate and homespun tales of economic wizardry. A renowned story-teller, teacher and youth leadership champion, Larry has also coached and mentored countless numbers of students on start-up business management and career development strategies. Continue Reading
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10 Ways You’re Ruining Your Personal Brand
May 18, 2012 by William FriersonDonald Trump. Martha Stewart. Mark Zuckerberg. Sarah Palin.
Chances are you can think of a few things to say about each of them based on the impressions you’ve gathered about their personal brands — however unconsciously — complete with triumphs, missteps, and various forms of public humiliation and scandal. And depending on what those critically managed (not always successfully) impressions are, and by how many they are held, the lives and affairs of the Trumps, Stewarts and Palins are influenced. After all, Trump wants you to tune in to The Apprentice, Stewart wants you to shop her collections at Macy’s, and Palin wants to sell lots of books. Continue Reading
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7 Tips For Getting the Most Out of Your Internship
by Steven RothbergWith most of the nation’s colleges and universities quickly nearing the end of the spring semester, tens of thousands students and new graduates across the country are preparing to embark on summer internships, which are increasingly vital to career development. However, one workplace authority warns that many interns will fail to maximize the experience and convert it into a full-time position.
“Internships are more important than ever. We are at a point in this recovery where job gains are finally gaining momentum, but, overall, employers remain cautious when it comes to hiring. They want to ensure that they are bringing in the most talented candidates who mesh will with the company and its workers. Internships offer an ideal on-the-job testing ground that more and more employers rely on for identifying and recruiting entry-level workers,” said John A. Challenger, chief executive officer of global outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc.“The problem is that many interns simply show up every day, put in their hours and never give any thought about how to get the most out of their short time with the employer and taking the extra steps necessary to turn this temporary position into a full-time one,” he added.
According to an outlook released earlier this year by Challenger, Gray & Christmas, the entry-level job market has improved steadily over the last two years. However, the competition for these positions remains fierce and having internship experience is a must on any resume. The latest data shows that the number of internships being offered is on the rise. Continue Reading
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3 Ways to Make Your IT Resume Stand Out
by William FriersonEven in our sluggish economy, the IT industry has remained comparatively robust. Technology is an integral part of our lives, and innovations are always being made. There are always opportunities for new jobs, but the competition is still pretty high.
Your resume is the first thing that potential employers will see — and it may be the last thing they see. You have to find ways to set your resume apart so that you can get noticed and get beyond the initial screening phase.
Here are three ways that you make your IT resume stand out: Continue Reading
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3 Rules for Using a Headhunter for the 1st Time
by William Frierson
Ken Sundheim, CEO of KAS Placement
1. You don’t have to take the call at work. There is a big misconception among younger job seekers that if they can’t take a headhunter’s call regardless of time, location or even convenience, they have lost the chance.
In all actuality, it could not be further from the truth. If that staffing professional thinks that you are good for the job, they will call you rain, sleet, shine or even in a hurricane. If you’re not comfortable, don’t take the call at work. Nothing good can come of a bad interview. Continue Reading
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Interview With A Teacher
May 17, 2012 by William FriersonI am a high school English teacher dually certified in Special Education for grades 7-12. I have worked in this field for the past three years.
As an English teacher for sophomores and juniors, I prepare lessons in the study of literature and NYS Regents Prep while accommodating students with both learning and emotional disabilities. A common misunderstanding is that my job ends at 2:30 p.m. every day. The truth is I stay after school to help with after school activities and grading, and usually end up bringing work home with me on a nightly basis. Continue Reading
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Interview With a Technical Writer
by William FriersonI am a freelance writer of both technical articles and more creatively worded fare such as movie reviews. I have been working in this field to some degree for the past 12 years.
The work that I do is mostly done from home. I set my own hours and don’t go to an office, and as a result, people do not always perceive me as having a “real job,” and it’s difficult to impress upon them that just because I’m at home doesn’t mean that I can talk to them. My job involves being assigned articles and writing them with as quick a turnaround as possible. I need to be speedy and accurate in my work, and I have to be disciplined since I am paid by the article. Continue Reading
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Interview with a Chef
by William FriersonI am a chef in the food service industry. I have been in this business for ten years.
My job is essentially creating delicious dishes and making sure my kitchen runs smoothly. This involves ordering all of the right food for these dishes, hiring great staff, scheduling staff correctly and being available in the kitchen. People tend to have a generally good idea of what I do based on the myriad of television shows on my profession at the moment. One thing that I do not see enough of are dirty chef coats. Chef coats do not stay clean. Cooking is a messy job. If a good chef comes out to your table wearing a clean chef coat, it is because the coat was changed specifically for your benefit. Continue Reading
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Leaders Can Adapt to Change
May 16, 2012 by William Frierson
Some leaders may see things from only one perspective. However, what happens when there is a need to change that perspective and adapt to new situations? Continue Reading -
Left Behind – Making Your Move in Your Job Search
by William Frierson“Change before you have to.” – Jack Welch
The other day I had to start my day in a different building for my company. While I’ve visited this building many times, I never started my day there. As luck would have it, the building is the same subway stop as my previous job (some 3 years ago). So I headed directly to the corner coffee guy and, believe it or not, he not only remembered me from 3 years ago, but also remembered how I liked my coffee! We chatted for awhile and it was as if time was turned back to 3 years. I then realized that, although I had moved to a new job and my little world changed, everything that existed in my previous routine continued on as if in some parallel universe. So, I’m sure you are wondering, what’s the point? Changing jobs is a big deal. Your entire routine changes, new people, new responsibilities and new pressure to perform (maybe a new city or country). So often we forget that the “change management” aspect of a new job. There are many reasons to change your job: new opportunity, more pay, job loss, etc. And, while everything changes, everything also stays the same. Today’s post is about managing the change. Continue Reading
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