Career Trend Alert: Escapism Is Going to Be HOT!

By J.T. O’Donnell

I bet you’ve never heard of Li Edelkoort. I didn’t either until I read about her in Fast Company this month. She works for a trend forecasting company and is considered a sort of ‘oracle’ to industries like retail and fashion that need to constantly reinvent their products and services. Companies pay big bucks to have her explain what the next hot thing will be. So, what’s the latest trend? Well, she’s listed a bunch of things like androgyny, the countrifying of cities, and even the death of vulgar self-promotion. Yet, as a career strategist, the one that really caught my eye was…(drum role please): escapism. Read more

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Are You a Marble or a Sponge?

In the Current Economy, Your Answer Will Determine the Quality, Quantity & Quickness of Job Offers You Receive

I knew of two employees – Mark and Sarah. They both did the same kind of work, had the same level of education and the same amount of experience. One day, an unexpected shift in the economy forced their employer to lay them off. Both Mark and Sarah found themselves looking for jobs. It took Mark a year to find a new job. By the time he was finally offered a position, it was for less money and doing something he wasn’t very excited about. Sarah was a different story. She had three job offers within two months. She ended up with a pay increase and a promotion. How could two people with such similar backgrounds have such different job search experiences? Let’s find out… Read more

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Got A Case of Cinderella Syndrome? This S.H.O.T. is for YOU…

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When it comes to your career, could you be diagnosed as having an entitlement crown on? Perhaps, you don’t even know you’ve been stricken with this very real disease. How is that possible? Well, studies show 70% of Americans today are dissatisfied with their careers, yet only a handful of those will see their career’s health improve. Watch this video to learn about Cinderella Syndrome, and more importantly, what you can do to ensure you’re one of the few whose professional aspirations actually come true.

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FYI College Students & Recent Grads: Don’t Read Blogs? Here’s How Your Career May Suffer

Picture two college freshman roommates: One decides he’s going to enjoy college and worry about career planning during senior year. The other decides to make the tiniest of career development efforts and signs up for a weekly blog that automatically sends him career articles and advice by e-mail.

Fast forward four years later… Read more

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HATE Your 1st Job Out of College? This S.H.O.T. is for You…

Survey results posted this month by Experience.com indicated 7 out of 10 college grads leave their first job within 2 years. At CAREEREALISM, we’ve known about this job-jumping trend for a while. Take a look at our slogan: CAREEREALISM…Because EVERY Job is Temporary.

If you’re looking to move on to job #2, then this week’s video S.H.O.T. (short, helpful & on-target) of CAREEREALISM offers some insight on what you should do. Here it is…

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Share or Showcase? Your Decision Could Hold Back Your Career

Imagine you are in a meeting (don’t fall asleep on me now) with your boss and several co-workers. You are discussing a problem the team is experiencing and the best way to solve it. You feel anxious in the meeting because you’ve been dealing with this problem for a long time – longer than any of the other meeting participants. You’ve researched the situation, considered the options, and in your mind, have concluded there is only one solution. The question is this: When it’s your turn to talk, do you share or showcase your thoughts? Regardless of your choice, it’s certain that your ego will play a significant role in your decision. Read more

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