Impression management is important to any job seeker – especially in the current economic market. You're taking a chance if you don't pay attention to the way you present yourself. You actually start making an impression from the moment you send in your resume. However, for the purpose of this article, we’ll focus on the impression that you make with the clothing you wear. How you look (and your potential employer’s percept...

Ever asked yourself what is really important in your career? If you’re not content or fulfilled, now might be the perfect time to do just that – take some time for personal-reflection. Read on and you’ll get a sense of how to take a proactive approach to career change, which could lead to a career filled with personal satisfaction and fulfillment.Consider the following as you reflect:Discontent sets in when you do not searc...

If you’re planning on changing careers in the near future, having goals and taking action will be critical to your success. The problem is that it’s not always easy to stay on track or to keep your momentum steady. Taking action is important just as planning and having the drive to succeed are necessary. In essence, the career changers who take action will see results.You might wonder how do you stay on track and motivate y...

Are you one of the masses in search of a job right now? No matter if you’re in the middle of a job search or making a career change, there is a likely chance that you will look to the internet to find job openings. If you are new to using the internet as a tool to help you find a new job, you will definitely want to keep on reading...The internet offers a variety of options in terms of providing you with job search help.Web...

Making a career change can be a painful process for some job seekers and career changers. Recently, I was contacted by Antonia G. who was making a major career move. Her question was about making the move from the military into the private sector.Q: Hi Patricia. I served in the military for quite some time now and I am trying to make a move into the private sector. How can I make the move from the military to the private se...

Well first of all, congratulations - you just got an interview. Problem is now you’re in a panic because you have no idea how to interview – successfully that is. You are wondering what questions the interviewer will ask. Chances are you’re wondering about perfect interview answers and how to best answer each question.And, you’re thinking it would really be nice to get your hands of some great sample interview questions and...

Do you love your job but hate your coworkers? If you’re pulling your hair out or plotting out ways to bludgeon your coworker (without getting caught) with a paper weight read on.Unfortunately, your first thought might be to resign from your current position. That is not always necessary. Sure it might be easiest to cut and run when facing difficult or unruly coworkers, but is it the right move? If the job is worth it, you d...

Just recently I watched an episode of NBC's Parenthood that I thought was truly inspirational. I guess that personal dreams and career change touch everyone. Even writers in Hollywood.If you're an avid viewer of the series, you know that Amber is in her junior year of high school and is poised to either head off to college after she graduates from high school or maybe not - it depends on Amber. Sarah is Amber's mother and d...

If you have been dreaming of making a career change but for some reason never acted on that dream, you might be operating under a false assumption. In fact, there are several career change myths that can be explained away or at the very least worked around.Career Myth:#1) There’s no way for you to make a living doing something you love.Hmm...sounds like fear talking. Work doesn’t have to be something that you dread. Don’t b...