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How to Make Your Dream Career a Reality
December 27, 2012 by William Frierson
It is probably true that every person would love to begin his or her career in their dream job. The reality is you may not, but that does not mean you won’t get it eventually. The following post offers tips to make your dream career come true.Sitting in class each semester, it’s easy to imagine what your dream job looks like. You’re in the midst of learning all sorts of great things about your career options and gaining the knowledge and specialized skills you’ll need to succeed. Unfortunately, enthusiasm can sometimes lead to an inflated view of what to expect after graduation.
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Living the Dream
May 14, 2012 by William Frierson“You can design and create, and build the most wonderful place in the world. But it takes people to make the dream a reality.” – Walt Disney
I caught up with an old friend who had worked for me about 20 years ago. I remember his interview. He was at least 20 minutes late and I remember thinking “there is no way this guy is getting the job“. Of course I hired him and he wound up being one of the best hires I’ve ever made (yes, even 20 years later). To think that he completely changed my mind during the interview from “not a chance” to being offered the job. That is truly an amazing feat. So, fast forward 20 years and he has decided to leave the corporate life (which can be a real pain at times) and start his own business. A difficult decision, but he is weathering the loss of income hoping to get his business off the ground. Doing something you’ve always wanted to do is, to me, the true meaning of “living the dream”. Many of us would love to have the guts to do this, most of us never will. Continue Reading -
Work Beyond the 9 to 5 to Pursue your Dream Career
February 28, 2012 by William FriersonFor many of you who’ve taken entry-level jobs after college, you may feel as though it’s nowhere near your dream career. While our first jobs may be more enjoyable than others, in this tough economy, we usually take what we can get. At the same time, though, there’s much to be said for gunning for your dream career, even when you’ve just starting out in the working world. And the best way to accomplish just that is by making use of your time outside of working hours to continue developing skills needed for that eventual career of your dreams. Here are a few tips: Continue Reading
