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What To Do If You’re Expecting a Layoff

Published on August 26, 2011 By David

Perhaps you lost a major client and it’s part of an inevitable fallout. Maybe the company simply hasn’t been as profitable, and it’s the only way to turn things around. Or possibly there’s just not enough work to go around anymore and it’s management’s only choice. “It” is a layoff, and in today’s economic market, [...]

Are You Meant To Be An Entrepreneur?

Published on August 23, 2011 By David

I encourage EVERYONE to put their career in their own hands. But some people take that advice very literally, quitting their job to go into business for themselves. As this CNBC article points out, more and more “Employees are bidding farewell to corporate America in the hope of finding a more secure, or at lest [...]

Confidence (Not Business Cards!) Is Key

Published on May 31, 2011 By David

While this guy gets pretty over the top at times, I want you to ask yourself the following question when watching the below video: “Am I as confident in what I bring to the table as this guy is in his business card expertise?” NOW, I’m not suggesting that everyone goes out and spends $4 [...]

Is “Strength” a Weakness For You in Your Career?

Published on April 24, 2011 By David

Happy Easter! It’s days like today that we take a moment to stop and appreciate the loved ones in our lives. They’re the people we’re committed to “being there” for. But sometimes, being “strong” for others can actually be a weakness. I came across an article titled “A Strong Person Knows How To Be Vulnerable,” [...]

The Career Triple Threat

Published on April 12, 2011 By David

Did any of you used to watch the TV special that had every young person dreaming of “FAME?” They interviewed and auditioned candidates from the east coast to the west. All of this to find the number one candidate that would possess what they called, “The Triple Threat”! And what did they win? A million [...]

Career Advice For Moving Ahead

Published on October 14, 2010 By David

Never assume that you know the path to career advancement. Each workplace has its own methods of progression, and each employer has his or her own views on how you fit into that. Some companies care about educational degrees a lot; at other companies, the higher-ups may not possess any advanced degrees. Try to learn [...]

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