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It’s a Living: Computer Scientist for the FAA
Love it or hate it, we all have to go to work. Some of us are better with people than we are with computers and some of us are better with numbers than we are with words. With as many goods, services,...
View ArticleGetting That First Job
There is some good news for new GRADS in this challenging economy. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (www.nace.org), new college hires are expected to increase 19% over...
View ArticleFriday at the Movies
Jeff Friday sees a lot of movies. This year alone he’s screened roughly 500 films for the American Black Film Festival. One of his all-time favorite movies is Spike Lee’s Get on the Bus, about a group...
View ArticleNegotiating Beyond the Salary
“This climate is a salary negotiation game changer. Countering salary offers won’t be nearly as effective as it once was,” says Ginny Clarke, CEO of Talent Optimization Partners L.L.C. and author of...
View ArticleGovernment Lessons
As the nation’s unemployment rate continues to hover around 9%, in Washington, D.C., statistics are far bleaker, especially since government employment is considered a declining industry in the U.S. As...
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The Screening Process
Job interviewing never seems to get any easier, even after you’ve gone on more interviews than you can count. The high unemployment rate and the abysmal job market can intensify the pressure. So before...
View ArticleHiring the Least Likely
When Michael A. Rashid joined AmeriHealth Mercy Family of Companies as executive vice president and chief operating officer 15 years ago, he grew the organization from a single-product HMO serving...
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6 Career Lessons From Your Workout Routine
Sometimes we all need a little inspiration or motivation in our careers. One seemingly unlikely source comes in the form of a fitness routine. It may seem like a stretch but your workout can aid in...
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What it Takes to Recharge Your Career
What does it take to recharge your career? A big part of it is re-evaluating where you fit in the job market. There are strategies that can be implemented, but for many professionals it also requires...
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The 20-Bucket System
Sustaining a nonprofit can be challenging in any economy, but in a recession it can prove daunting. In Mastering the Management Buckets: 20 Critical Competencies for Leading Your Business or Nonprofit...
View ArticleYour Opportunity is Out There! Go Get It!
With unemployment at 9.9%—meaning more than 15 million people are out of work—talk of an economic recovery offers little comfort for those who feel shut out of the job market. Prospects seem even more...
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Raise Your Corporate Profile
As part of our Job Seeker’s Readiness Guide (July 2010 issue), we look at how you can improve your career opportunities through your résumé, your network, your skill set, your profile, and your...
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Your Coworkers Are Not Your Friends
Just because professionalism calls for being friendly with everyone, does not mean that everyone is your friend. I recently had a conversation with a young woman whom I mentor who was very disappointed...
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The Art of Business Seduction
In today’s ultracompetitive marketplace, succeeding in business has never been more difficult. “Every professional needs something that gives him a leg up on the competition and allows him to come out...
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Career Expert Q&A: 5 Ways to Avoid a Meltdown at Work
Taylor explains how to keep everything in perspective Job stress. We’ve all felt it at one time or another. It’s where the expression “going postal” comes from. Well, a new expression that means just...
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It’s a Living: Business Systems Analyst
Love it or hate it, we all have to go to work. Some of us are better with people than we are with computers and some of us are better with numbers than we are with words. With as many goods, services,...
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QUIZ: How Well Do You Delegate?
Q1: Your boss asks you to take on a high-profile project that will last about six weeks. The project will likely double your workload during that time period. What do you do? A) Ask your boss if...
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Managers Notebook: How to Delegate
Instead of trying to do it all, learn how to hand off some tasks to optimize your time and efficiency While many people believe that they accomplish more by doing more, that’s not always the case,...
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The Dos and Don’ts of Delegating
When Juliet Okafor started her sales and marketing business in January 2009, she handled all the responsibilities of entrepreneurship herself, from customer service to marketing to chasing down invoice...
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