Study to be a Real Estate Agent Right Now…Are You Kidding? NOPE!

By J.T. O’Donnell

Okay, so I don’t need to tell you the real estate market is suffering. Honestly, the average American would call you crazy right now to want to get into this as a profession. But as a career strategist, I’m telling you now is the time for those who have always had an interest in real estate to take some action.

Here’s why: Read more

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I’m Getting to do My Favorite Thing April 2nd in Greenville

By J.T. O’Donnell

Anyone who knows me knows my favorite subject to talk about is career identity. I have been studying the subject full-time for 8 years. I’ve written papers, posts and publications on the subject. I’ve done numerous trainings, seminars and presentations to 1000′s of people. In short, countless hours have been spent exploring this and I still never get tired of it. Read more

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“Don’t Try to Get A Job” – Marketing Pioneer Offers Alternative

By J.T. O’Donnell

What if, after all the hours you’ve spent fixing your resume, hunting for jobs, applying on-line, writing endless cover letters, going to networking events, etc., someone told you looking for a job was a mistake.

Can you handle the truth? Read more

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T.A.P. Q#56 – My Company is Sending Me to Communications Training – Are They Telling Me Something?

Dear Experts,

I work in IT and the company I work for is sending me to a professional development course for communication. I feel the company values me more than my peers and also feel my communication abilities are above par as well. Should I see this as the company investing in my professional development or as a hint that I need to “refresh” my communication skills? Read more

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T.A.P. Q#55 – Staffing Co’s Don’t Give Company Details…How Can I Prepare?

Dear Experts,

I’ve been finding a few job openings listed by staffing agencies, but they don’t give many details about the company they are hiring for. I want to make sure I can do my research on the company and really show that I will fit in with the company and not the staffing agency. How can I get that information? Read more

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T.A.P. Q#54 – Best Friend Wants Me to Be Referral & Lie, What Do I Do?

Dear Experts,

My best friend of 10 years just got let go. They told her it was for performance and attitude. I think she is very funny, but does have the kind of sense of humor that I could see being annoying and possible offensive to people who don’t know her as well as I do.

She applied for a job and got interviewed. Now, she wants me to be her reference and rave about her. I’m struggling with this. Of course I want her to get hired, but we work in the same industry, so I don’t want my reputation to get ruined. Read more

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T.A.P. Q#53 – Job Put On Hold…Is There Anything I Can Do?!

Dear Experts,

My closest job lead included an interview just last week. I’ve now been told the job’s been put “on hold.” Is there ANYTHING I can say and/or do to convince the company to not do this? Read more

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T.A.P. Q#52 – How Do I Let Other Potential Employer I’m OTM?

Dear Experts,

What’s the best way to let a potential employer know that I have accepted another job opportunity? (phone call, email, letter…?) Read more

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T.A.P. Q#51 – Would You List Concealed Weapons Permit On Resume?

Dear Experts,

Last summer, I was teaching a public relations writing class. As we covered resume writing and business letter writing, the students were asking what skills, talents, and abilities they should list on the resume. One student in the class had a concealed weapons permit; he thought that this ability to carry should be listed on his resume. I was dumbfounded. I told the student that he should tailor his resume to the appropriate audience. Honestly, is this something a student should put on a resume? I am curious to read what anyone has to say about this. Read more

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A+A+O = 3 Elements to Hanging on to Your Job

By Johnathan Flanagan

In past recessions, many companies were hesitant to lay off white-collar or specialized workers, the prevailing wisdom being that the vacancies these layoffs created would hamper corporate growth once economic times were less dismal. But many companies are willing to take that risk today, because laying off employees is one of the most direct ways of slashing costs. Very few people are safe these days.

Now, every cloud has its silver lining. Read more

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