Is Going Back to School Your Best Path to Career Growth?

Back to School

Whether you are a job seeker or simply in your career and pondering your next career move, you might be considering going back to school.  Returning to school to pursue a degree to be more career competitive is a commonly held belief.  But….is it really the right thing to do?
For those out there aghast for [...]

5 Things to Think About Before “Friending” Your Boss

Boss Friend

Let’s start this conversation with:  Why would you “friend” your boss? 
Maybe your boss asked to be ‘friended’.  Or, maybe you really like your boss and think they would be fun to interact with on Facebook. 
On the surface those seem like fairly good reasons for taking that step, but let’s examine a few reasons [...]

Which Way Are You Running in Your Career?

Direction

Certain people have a well-defined career path and whether employed or unemployed, continue to make strategic career decisions based on preset short and long-term goals.
On the other hand, many people reach a point in their career where as blues legend B.B. King says, “The Thrill Is Gone” and they feel the time is right to [...]

8 Tips for How to Avoid a Boring Job

Boring Job

There are some things you can do to assure you that the career you have will stay juicy for a long time.  To avoid boredom in your job you need to find a career that you not only love but feel passionate about.  That may be easier said than done and countless quotes and a [...]

5 Tips to Help You Avoid Co-Worker Bullying

Bullying at Work

It’s tough when you’re the new person on the job.  There are a lot of things you don’t know.  You’re learning how things are done, who to go to or the office politics.  You are also dependent on others to help you learn your job.  Although we always hope to be greeted with open arms [...]

9 Ways to Ensure Your Career Goes Nowhere

Nowhere Career

As you go about life and interacting with people, you invariably encounter those whose behavior simply screams “I’ll never be going anywhere in my career.”   
OK, harsh, but you know you’ve met those folks and then maybe one of them could be you. 
There are some things that will ensure you go nowhere in your [...]

3 Ways to Make Yourself Indispensable at Work

Indispensable

Many Americans constantly worry about their state of employment. They have family members that have been laid off; their neighbor’s company went bankrupt, and they suffered under the reduction in force; or perhaps their best friend’s job function was outsourced, therefore, they were no longer necessary.
It is a pretty safe bet that we all [...]

Career Management: Sometimes You Have to Go Out Before You Go Up

Career Path

The ongoing path of our careers is never a straight line.  Based on opportunities and business conditions we end up zigzagging our way from one position to another.  Sometimes we even take a step back, which may or may not be in our control.  Nevertheless, there are times when we must make a decision to [...]

3 Things Your Career Counselor Won’t Tell You

Career Counselor Advice

The job search can be taxing — and if an opportunity for help arises, you should seize it. Many times, this opportunity will come in the form of a career counselor. If you decide to visit a career counselor, you will have access to resources that would otherwise be unavailable.
You should never underestimate the advice [...]

7 Tips to Follow When You Don’t Want to Be in Charge Anymore

Leadership

Many people aspire to be in charge – to be the boss and manager.  Being in management is one of many career destinations.  You may think you would be very good at the helm of a group and have many ideas on how you could do it better than most of the people who have [...]