I am unskilled, unemployed, living on a poverty-level income, over 50, and can’t afford to go to school to get skills. How can I get ahead?
Is My Job Search Doomed if I Don’t Have a Network?
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You’re job search is not doomed, but without networking you are doomed to suffer a longer more difficult one.
Should I Be ‘Watching My Back’ at Work?
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‘JT & Dale Talk Jobs’ is the largest nationally syndicated career advice column in the country and can be found at JTandDale.com. Dear J.T. & Dale: I’m department head of a small state agency. Recently, our HR manager approached me to confide I should be aware two of my peers are actively trying to get [...]
Recovery Kit: 10 Tips for Small Business Owners
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By CAREEREALISM-Approved Expert, Andy Robinson 1. Create raving fans and an absolutely amazing and memorable customer experience. 2. Deploy a compelling branding program and aggressively employ “new wave marketing.” Lead your niche in social media communication.
Common Job Search Mistakes
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By CAREEREALISM-Approved Expert, Debra Wheatman Many job search candidates spend innumerable hours pursuing employment opportunities; yet many do not achieve the desired results. Having worked with thousands of people trying to obtain positions of increased responsibility in their chosen industry or field, I have encountered the following common mistakes, resulting in failure to achieve optimal [...]
Career Failure: Take the Hit and Keep Playing
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By CAREEREALISM-Approved Expert, Kris Parfitt What’s the size of a baseball, the weight of a grapefruit and can knock you to the ground at 50 mph?
12 Principles of Champions
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By CAREEREALISM-Approved Expert, Deborah Shane Coming from a mentoring, teaching and training background for 20 plus years has helped me to understand how certain qualities make champions! There are 12 common qualities I believe underlie “peak performers” or champions in any field, industry, business, or just personally!
