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By Silvana Avinami on Jul. 02, 2009 Comments?
What can you do right now to change your emotional song & dance? How deep are you willing to go? Read...
20 Tips FOR NAVIGATING A Networking Event
By Courtney Pike on Jul. 01, 2009 Comments?
Two out of three people get their job through networking. Read...
Is Gen Y teamwork killing creativity?
By Rebecca Thorman on Jun. 26, 2009 Comments?
Groups are for brainstorms, not conclusions. Teamwork is for energy, not leadership. Conformity is overrated. Read...
Community Colleges Get Some Respect
By Anya Kamenetz on Jun. 23, 2009 Comments?
I've said it before, I'll say it again: community colleges are the big, important, unsung heroes of the higher ed system in the US. Read...
What Does LeBron James' Behavior Say About the Workplace?
By Anita Bruzzese on Jun. 22, 2009 Comments?
LeBron James didn't shake hands. Read...
6 Ways To Have A Productive Summer Vacation
By Broke Grad on Jun. 16, 2009 Comments?
6 ideas to help you make the most of your summer vacation. Read...
7 Ways to Make Your Boss Like You
By Alexandra Levit on Jun. 10, 2009 Comments?
In this economic climate, everyone wants to avoid getting laid off. The number one way to do this is to have a strong relationship with your immediate manager. Read...
The Star Trek Guide to Entrepreneurship
By Daniel Goh on Jun. 09, 2009 Comments?
Star Trek has some amazing lessons about entrepreneurship! Don't believe me? Let's look at the introductory phrase before each Star Trek episode. Read...
Impermanent is a good thing
By Silvana Avinami on Jun. 05, 2009 Comments?
Really knowing that things are impermanent will lead you to surrender in the face of change. Once you do, you’ll find that you’ll be more trusting of the process. Read...
Employers Enjoy Reviewing Resumes As Much As Prospective Employees Like Updating Theirs
By Jason Simon on Jun. 03, 2009 Comments?
It’s hard to land a job nowadays, but hiring doesn’t look like much fun either. Read...
Bad News/Good News for College Grads
By Working Girl on May. 28, 2009 Comments?
If you’re graduating from college this spring, you may be worried. How hard, you wonder, will it be to find a job? Here are some salient facts. Read...
The Demise of Job Boards and the Rise of People Searching
By Dan Schawbel on May. 26, 2009 Comments?
The fall of job searching and the rise of people searching. Read...
Your Rep is More Important Than Ever
By Alexandra Levit on May. 18, 2009 Comments?
A marketable persona positively influences people’s perceptions of you so that you can ultimately succeed in the corporate world. Read...
A New Kind of Hero for a New Kind of World, Hero # 8
By Silvana Avinami on May. 05, 2009 Comments?
Since the moment I sat down to speak with her about her career path, I was overcome by a sense that our mass-produced, fast-moving world does not deserve people like her. Read...
Fewer Jobs, But New Opportunities For Innovation & New Thinkers
By Jason Simon on May. 04, 2009 Comments?
Has the economic recession created opportunities for you, and if so, how are you taking advantage of them? Read...
Dust Off Your Dreams
By Jason Alba on May. 01, 2009 Comments?
This evolving economy provides a great opportunity to dust off your old dream, stop thinking of all of the reasons why it won’t work, and start figuring out how to make it work. Read...
Tips for the Under 30 and Underemployed
By David Weliver on Apr. 30, 2009 Comments?
The media spotlight often shines on the unemployed, but many Americans under 30 face an equally frustrating problem—they have educations and skills but work in jobs below their earning potential. Read...
A New Kind of Hero for a New Kind of World, Hero #4
By Silvana Avinami on Apr. 23, 2009 Comments?
In his own words: “You see, I was brought up to believe that to be successful—and you had to be successful—you needed a good education, work hard and go for the money. So, I got a solid education and worked hard for the money…” Read...
Confidence on the Y Chromosome
By Alexandra Levit on Apr. 21, 2009 Comments?
Most bestselling nonfiction authors are men. The most successful online personalities are men. The people who have made it the biggest in the motivational speaking field? Yup, men again. Read...
How To Land Your Dream Job
By Broke Grad on Apr. 20, 2009 Comments?
Some people land their dream job before graduating college while others spend their entire lives just trying to figure out what it is. Read...
Unplug & Considering Talking Offline
By Jason Simon on Apr. 16, 2009 Comments?
The economic recession provides new opportunities for people to learn from each other in the offline world. Twice a week at the coffee shop works for me. Read...
Labor Market Not Looking too Cheery, to Say the Least
By Amanda Logan on Apr. 13, 2009 Comments?
It’s no secret that the United States is currently in a very painful recession and the worst “in post World War II history in terms of total job losses, the total number of unemployed workers, and the rapid pace of the contraction.” Read...
The Recession Really is Tougher on Young Adults
By Susan Askew on Apr. 08, 2009 Comments?
If you thought you were feeling the pain of the recession more than the “older” crowd, you’re right. That is the conclusion of a Greenberg Quinlan Rosner survey of 18-29 year olds commissioned by Qvisory and, quite frankly, some of the results are startling. Read...
Qvisory Adds New Services to Help You Survive the Recession
By Susan Askew on Apr. 08, 2009 Comments?
Qvisory has always been about you. Since we launched last summer, we have focused on providing the best tools and services to help you meet your money, work and health goals. Read...
Be Grateful
By Jenn Lahotski on Apr. 07, 2009 Comments?
In these crazy days, take a moment to breathe and reboot. Take a minute or two to be grateful for what you have. Read...
A New Kind of Hero for a New Kind of World, Hero #1
By Silvana Avinami on Mar. 30, 2009 Comments?
Note to self: It’s never too late to change – no matter what your circumstances are. Never, never, never give up on your passion. Instead keep looking for ways to make the change happen. Read...
Have you considered moving to land a new job?
By Jason Simon on Mar. 23, 2009 Comments?
If you’re unemployed or looking for a new job, having you considered moving? And if so, to what city? Read...
Are you a member of a professional society?
By Stephanie S. on Mar. 20, 2009 Comments?
Are you a member of a professional society? Which ones? What do you gain from your membership? Or if you’re not a member, why not? Read...
Barter: Your Economy Depends On It
By TheWeakonomist on Mar. 19, 2009 Comments?
When the use of currency as an economic medium dwindles we must go back to the days of bartering in order to stay productive and maximize efficiency. Read...
Big Employees Don’t Cry
By Alexandra Levit on Mar. 18, 2009 Comments?
People have become more prone to snap at each other, and office altercations aren’t unusual. Nevertheless, no matter what your job or situation, having a bonefied meltdown at work diminishes your credibility and intrudes on your reputation. Read...
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