Posts for "Advice"


4 Reasons to Love the Boss You Hate

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career and Job Search Blog
February 6, 2012 at 1:30 am
I’m not a big fan of the word “hate” but let me be honest: I’ve definitely felt some very, VERY strong negativity toward a few of my superiors in the past. Hey, I’m only ... (more)

4 Ways to Turn Resume Fluff into Marketable Facts

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career and Job Search Blog
February 6, 2012 at 12:30 am
Your resume is the most important document to advance your career. And given employers will only scan it for 15-20 seconds, you need to make sure you scream, “Here’s what I ... (more)

The Question is….

From A Student of the Real Estate Game
February 5, 2012 at 11:25 am
What did you do back when interest rates were the lowest of your lifetime? Make sure you have a good answer for this in twenty ... (more)

7 Reasons to Own Your Own Franchise

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career and Job Search Blog
February 4, 2012 at 2:46 pm
Webinar Information Date: February 14, 2012 Time: 1:30 PM ET Duration: 30 minutes Host: Dan Citrenbaum Cost: FREE Host Information Dan Citrenbaum is a Franchise ... (more)

Video: Feigning Indifference to Attract a Man

From NoodleFood
February 3, 2012 at 5:00 pm
In Sunday's Philosophy in Action Webcast, I discussed feigning indifference to attract a man. The question was:Should I act uninterested in a man to attract him? One common theme ... (more)

Video: Buyer Beware!

From Stevens Consulting Group
February 3, 2012 at 8:00 am
Friday Video: Buyer Beware ... (more)

How To Become An Entrepreneur

From Broke Grad Student
February 2, 2012 at 3:53 am
You may be reading this because you want a change of pace in your career. Or maybe you have a business idea, and you’re wondering if you have what it takes to become a revered ... (more)

Resumes When You Don’t Have a Degree

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career and Job Search Blog
February 2, 2012 at 2:30 am
Fortunately, one’s career and life success is not based solely on obtaining a college degree. Just look at the rise of Bill Gates of Microsoft, Michael Dell of Dell, and in more ... (more)

The Facts About Online Education

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career and Job Search Blog
February 2, 2012 at 2:00 am
With the increase in university tuition fees and simultaneously the rise in the number of unemployed individuals, taking time out of work to go back to study either at college ... (more)

Does Your Resume Read Like an Obituary of Your Career?

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career and Job Search Blog
January 31, 2012 at 2:15 am
Peter A. Professional’s Career, 2000 – 2012 Here lies Peter Professional’s career. A victim of the current recession, Peter’s career has been on life support ... (more)

7 Markers to Keep Your Career Process on Track

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career and Job Search Blog
January 31, 2012 at 2:00 am
“With the pace of change accelerated for most people, the importance of following a process becomes an important, critical and really effective tool to deal with it. The ... (more)

The Biggest Mistake You Can Make in a Phone Interview

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career and Job Search Blog
January 31, 2012 at 1:45 am
I have to admit, with more than 12 years of hands-on experience interviewing candidates for various positions, I find the biggest mistakes aren’t made during the face-to-face ... (more)

Why Emotional Decisions Aren’t Always Bad

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career and Job Search Blog
January 31, 2012 at 1:30 am
Okay, listen up guys. I don’t say this often but here goes… I was wrong. Well, maybe not completely wrong. But a little wrong. You see, I’ve written a lot in the past ... (more)

Learn the Career Path of a UPS Tractor-Trailer Driver

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career and Job Search Blog
January 31, 2012 at 12:30 am
Considered working as a tractor-trailer driver for UPS? This interview will take you down the career path including the ups and downs you can expect in the position, what it takes ... (more)

Learn the Career Path of a Marine Biologist

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career and Job Search Blog
January 31, 2012 at 12:20 am
This interview will take you down the carer path of a Marine Biologist including through the ups and downs you can expect, what it takes to land the job, what you can expect to ... (more)

Career Interview With a Registered Nurse

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career and Job Search Blog
January 31, 2012 at 12:10 am
This is a true career interview with a Registered Nurse as told to DiversityJobs.com, where you can find other interviews with healthcare professionals, like one with a Physical ... (more)

New Approved Partner: YourDegree

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career and Job Search Blog
January 30, 2012 at 12:13 pm
Name: YourDegree Website: www.yourdegree.com Twitter: @KOLOnline LinkedIn: /company/yourdegree.com Bio: YourDegree is a full directory of online degrees, campus learning programs ... (more)

New Approved Career Expert: Roshni P. Kumar

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career and Job Search Blog
January 30, 2012 at 12:01 pm
Name: Roshni P. Kumar Twitter: @RoshniPKumar LinkedIn: /in/roshk Personal Website/Blog: www.career-lighthouse.com Bio: Roshni has been working for more than a decade in the area ... (more)

Kaplan Open Learning UK

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career and Job Search Blog
January 30, 2012 at 11:19 am
Name: Kaplan Open Learning UK Website: www.kaplanopenlearning.org.uk Twitter: @KOLOnline LinkedIn: /company/kaplan-open-learning Bio: Kaplan Open Learning and the University of ... (more)

Improve Your Productivity: Attack Your ‘Hate To Do’ List

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career and Job Search Blog
January 30, 2012 at 2:00 am
One sure way of to improve your productivity is to understand your “hate to do” list. What is your hate to do list? Basically, these are things you don’t like to ... (more)

Don’t Be a LinkedIn ‘Ignoridiot!’ (15 Ways Around It)

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career and Job Search Blog
January 30, 2012 at 1:45 am
I just got back from a presentation where I asked audience members to raise their hands to show if they were LinkedIn… and as usual, several people simply sat that question ... (more)

Online and Traditional Resumes

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career and Job Search Blog
January 30, 2012 at 1:30 am
With so much job search activity taking place on the internet these days, it is sometimes difficult to remember even the most tech-savvy companies still like to receive traditional ... (more)

Find a Hobby to Balance Out Your Career

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career and Job Search Blog
January 30, 2012 at 1:15 am
Do you have a hobby or two? What are they? How much time you spend doing them? I know your reaction to this line of questions, “Lisa, why are you talking about hobbies. You ... (more)

4 People You Should Not Take Entertainment Career Advice From

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career and Job Search Blog
January 30, 2012 at 1:00 am
When you are in school or just starting out, a lot of people will offer up their opinions about what you should do with your life. When you share your showbiz aspirations, everyone ... (more)

3 Strategies for Writing a Bold, Branded Executive Resume

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career and Job Search Blog
January 30, 2012 at 12:45 am
Launching a strategic executive job search – and hoping to make a splash? In previous years, listing the size of budgets managed, divisions run, or revenue generated might have ... (more)