I was featured in a piece for ABC World News that discussed a rising trend of creating your own full time income from multiple jobs. While I have been gigging for six years, the economy has made it an attractive option for many workers who never planned on being entrepreneurs.
Gigging is all about creativity and [...]
Gig Your Way to Success
Reality Check 2010
Image by Piez via Flickr
Susan stared at the notice in disbelief. Her hands shook and the words began to blur as tears formed in her eyes. She felt as though someone had punched her in the belly. A rush of emotions flooded through her as she tried to compose herself to speak. Her boss sat [...]
The Battlefield of Unemployment
Image by Seattle Municipal Archives via Flickr
At various points in the year I have felt like a medic on a battlefield. As I went from stretcher to stretcher there seemed to be no end of newly wounded bodies. Some carried bankers boxes filled with decades of memories, and others had simply grabbed whatever they could. [...]
Job Search Resources
When you are searching for a job, the sheer number of resources available can be overwhelming. You may find yourself confused and not sure where to begin. One question that routinely comes up is regarding job boards. While I do not advocate relying solely on job boards for your search, they can be a tool. [...]
Truth in Advertising and Your Job Search
In the mood for a treat, I strolled through the store looking for something that would fulfill my craving. My eye landed upon a box that pictured two thick graham crackers surrounding a fluffy marshmallow and a layer of chocolate. The label indicated they were gluten free so I turned it over to read the [...]
Networking is Number One Search Strategy for Executives
Executive Director of Execunet, Lauryn Franzoni published an article, Incorporating Technology into Your Networking, in a recent edition of myResumeAgent’s e-newsletter, Career Tips and Tactics that shared online networking strategies for executives.
Franzoni writes:
According to the 2009 Executive Job Market Intelligence Report, executives are more likely to have updated their profile on a public [...]
Making the Best out of a Layoff
Being laid off can feel like the end of the story but in fact it is simply the ending of one chapter. The movie trailer below demonstrates how many professionals made lemonade out of their layoff. The trailer below is for a new documentary, Lemonade. Watch and be inspired to write your next chapter.
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Self-Assessment Key to Job Search
Don Huse wrote an excellent post on the need for self-assessment as you begin your job search. In an excerpt from his Job Search Strategy Guide, Don writes:
“Essential to job search success is honest self-assessment, a process that will enhance your ability to articulate your strengths. Start by listing all of the jobs you’ve had [...]
I Just Need a Job!
My phone rang early Monday morning. It was a woman referred by a former client. She had been laid off from her job of 10 years and had been searching for a few months with no job in sight.
She introduced herself and I could hear the desperation in her voice, as she blurted out that [...]
Cure Job Loss Depression by Serving Others
“The greatest degree of inner tranquility comes from the development of love and compassion. The more we care for the happiness of others, the greater is our own sense of well-being.” – Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama
It may seem counterintuitive to volunteer when you have just lost your own job. You may reason that [...]
