Career Managment

What Networking Mistakes Are You Making?

What Networking Mistakes Are You Making? Networking is key to the advancement of your career.  No matter what stage of your career you are in, you can stand to benefit from networking.  That being said networking requires a certain amount of charisma, social grace and strategy.  The goal of networking…

Job Market for College Graduates in United States

Once the cap and gown come off, in the dream world of a college student, it is time to put your knowledge to the test, drop the student title, secure the perfect job, make money, and continue living your life as if set backs didn’t exist. It all sounds like…

The Many Faces of Time Management

What do you do with your free time? This question is currently leaving some sociologists a bit perplexed as Americans' time management habits have begun to change. There has been a shift from exercise and education to entertainment and sleep. So what does this shift mean and should you hop…

Changing Careers

Changing Careers There seems to exist some sort of a disconnect in employment numbers.  Unemployment remains fairly high yet some companies cannot seem to find the employees they are looking for.  This is because there is not currently a very high demand for some professionals, such as real-estate agents and…

Recognizing Your Weaknesses

Recognizing Your Weaknesses When your career is going well you don’t usually take time to think about what you’re doing wrong.  If it appears that what you are doing is working you continue carrying out business as you have been.  Be warned, this strategy can be extremely risky and can…

Does It Really Have To Be All Or Nothing?

Does It Really Have To Be All Or Nothing? New research has shed some light on the way women's thoughts about work have shifted over the past decade.  Women are increasingly aiming to reach higher positions in the workplace. Many statistics seem to prove that women on average have higher…

Don't Shy Away From Being Shy

Being shy has never really been thought of as a desirable character trait. It's typically associated with being anti-social and anxious. These negative stereotypes developed for a reason social anxiety can paralyze you from taking advantage of opportunities and take a heavy toll on your relationships, but there are some…

Do You Feel Under-Appreciated At Work?

Many workers feel as if their efforts in the work place aren't being aptly appreciated. Often both our managers and co-workers tend to overlook all that we do. So how can you as an employee demand a bit more respect? Does your boss ask you to do things that fall…

Can You Handle Being An Employee And Parent?

Managing parenthood and a career has always been a difficult task. Now that the economy is in a fragile state you may find that you’re having to work longer hours and have less flexibility. Job security is a thing of the past and you have to give everything you can…

Changing Careers

Changing Careers There seems to exist some sort of a disconnect in employment numbers.  Unemployment remains fairly high yet some companies cannot seem to find the employees they are looking for.  This is because there is not currently a very high demand for some professionals, such as real-estate agents and…