Posts Tagged ‘job transition’

Beware Of Scammers In Your Job Search!

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

 As if we didn’t have enough things to worry about these days, please proceed carefully with your job search.  Law enforcement officials recently began to warn job seekers to be careful because there are criminals posing as employers asking for copies of applicants’ personal credit reports.  As we all know, credit reports contain a plethora of personal background information such as current and previous addresses, social security numbers, bank and credit card account numbers, job history, and other details that are valuable to scam artists. 

 

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Choosing A Career

Thursday, September 10th, 2009

 

In today’s tense job market, things can be so overwhelming.  You may either be unemployed, a young adult seeking to enter the work force for the first time, or thinking about making a new career change.  Regardless of your current job situation, it is perfectly okay not to know what you want to do.  For many people, being stuck in a position just to earn a paycheck or having a dead end job with no growth potential is an unfortunate reality and not a healthy alternative.  Eventually, for those workers who are in unhappy job dilemmas, frustration and dissatisfaction in their positions can cause physical illness.  Job stress and anxiety can be promoted by the work involved or the people they work with.  Some people simply feel trapped and have no vision of what their future could be like.  They cannot see past their current situation nor take the time to explore what other career options exist for them.    
 

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Job Transition

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

If you are experiencing a job transition caused by a new position at a new company, promotion, leave at will, dismissal, or layoff in today’s economy, you may just be spinning your wheels. This article provides insight to any job related transition and keeps you moving forward.

New position at a new company: A new job is as exciting as it can be challenging. Learning as much as possible about your new position, the company’s products and services, and how things get done, can be overwhelming at first. Allow yourself time to adjust in a new culture. Remind yourself daily of the values, skills, and strengths you bring to the organization. Invite colleagues to lunch and learn how you can best contribute to the team. Prepare a 3-year career plan and follow through regularly with the management team to ensure you meet your goals.

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