![]() |
How to Answer the “What Do You Do?” Question by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - Dec, 2010 According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, just over 4 million Americans lost their jobs in 2009 alone. For those millions of people, a new reality has emerged that may include stress, financial difficulties, and uncertainty about the future. Many sociologists have written about the long-term psychological effects of prolonged unemployment. One problem often mentioned is the loss of identity experienced by people who are out... |
|
![]() |
Cleaning Out The Gutters by Suzanne Bates - Dec, 2010 As I write this I’m gazing (lovingly) out the picture window at my husband on a ladder, cleaning out the gutters. For those of you who live in condos or climates where trees don’t shed, this is an annual fall sport for men. They do it because they ARE men and it makes absolutely no sense to them to pay someone a couple of hundred bucks when they have a ladder, a pair of work gloves, and about an hour and a half between their... |
|
![]() |
The Trusted Advisor Relationship – Developing Empathy by Dr. Maynard Brusman - Dec, 2010 Enlightened businesses today hire leadership consultants and executive coaches to help with their leadership development programs. However, increasingly a number of my clients now prefer me to help them in the role of trusted advisor rather than expert consultant. This special partnership based on mutual respect and collaboration helps clients achieve desired results. The role of trusted advisor is open, transparent and fier... |
|
![]() |
Can you become an “Olderpreneur”? by Maureen Cullen - Dec, 2010 Enterprise isn’t just for the young. People of any age can start up a business. When we are past fifty we sometimes feel it will be difficult to find an employer who will offer us the flexibility we want in a job. We come to an age where we want to “do our own thing” and be in control of our environment. Starting your own business is something you can do for yourself and it can provide you with a viable and interesting liv... |
|
![]() |
Finding Your Dream Career by Maureen Cullen - Dec, 2010 We all have a light inside of us, ready to shine on the world. The light is your dream for yourself. Sometimes the light is buried deep within us. As a child that light was strong and steady. As we grew into adulthood we began to listen to the voices of the world, the people who said don’t do that, do this; you can’t be that your not smart enough, not (fill in the blank) enough. These voices were our families, teachers, fri... |
|
![]() |
How to Avoid Micromanaging by Alexandra Levit - Dec, 2010 Micromanaging is defined as insisting on having a say in an employee’s work at every opportunity, and every manager does it to some extent. Why? Primary reasons include the belief that you can do a task better yourself and the fear that poor employee performance will reflect badly on you. It isn’t good for your employee relationships because your reports will resent you for keeping them from doing their jobs. And it isn’... |
|
![]() |
10 HOT LinkedIn Groups for Career Transition! by Sharon Cohen - Dec, 2010 Are you "really" using LinkedIn (or have you just posted your resume)? Do you want to connect with more professionals and network online? Do you want to join industry groups? Could your current job search use a boost? If so, then read on to hear about how LI groups are one of the most powerful features, of this social media tool. See a hot list of popular LI groups for job seekers. One of the most useful aspect of ... |
|
![]() |
Help, I want to be a Consultant - Use KSA's to close the deal... by Sharon Cohen - Dec, 2010 Are you considering a lucrative and prestigious career in Consulting? Do you ask yourself: • When can I start? • Where can I start? • What will my salary be? • Will I get to travel all over the world? Are these the right questions to ask right? It is essential that you understand the perspective of the decision makers – the recruiters. As an industry insider, let me unveil some of the mystery involved in recruiting... |
|
![]() |
Inside Google Analytics & Blogger Stats: Do you have a plan for your Blog? by Sharon Cohen - Dec, 2010 Why are you writing a blog? What are your blog statistics and goals? How will you know if you've met your goals? Here's something you've probably never seen. A blogger, willing to share their online stats with you! This blog post is the third blog in a series about blogging. See my post Accidental Blogger and Professional Blogger. I began writing this blog March of 2009. Though I got into blogging somewhat accidenta... |
|
![]() |
Interculturally Competent and Considering a Global Business Career? by Sharon Cohen - Dec, 2010 • How can you become inter-culturally competent? • What global business etiquette do you need? • Do you have the SKE’s (skills, knowledge and experience) to compete globally? One of the biggest trends in the 21rst century business landscape is the need for more global business executives. Increasingly, the boundaries between countries, cultures and business units are disappearing. Many business professionals choose to le... |
|
| If you know of an article that should be listed here, please let us know. | ||
| [<< Prev] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 [Next >>] | ||
| DCJobs.com About Us Member of Local JobNetwork™ Terms of Use Privacy Policy Accessibility
| Job Seeker Articles Jobs by Category Jobs by Company Jobs by City Jobs by Title Radio Programs Employment Resources/Articles Career Fairs/Events District of Columbia Employment Resources Create Your Resume | Employer Resources Local Hiring Government Compliance OFCCP Digest OFCCP Resources Talent Management Social Media Recruiting | ||
| Copyright © 1994-2013 Infosoft Group, Inc. All rights reserved. BRKWEB01 | Send comments to info@dcjobs.com | |||


