February 2012

The Principle-Based Job Search

Warning: this turned out to be a harshly-worded rant. I would tone it down, but I’m passionate about the message. In my speaking and my writing I’ve been known to refer to a…

- 1 year, 5 months, 8 hours, 52 minutes ago

Tips For Positioning Your Book In A Crowded Field

One of the best examples of book title positioning and personal branding I’ve found in a long time is Jennifer Lee’s The Right-Brain Business Plan: A Creative, Visual Map for…

- 1 year, 5 months, 11 hours, 32 minutes ago

Women, Men, Work, and Family – Why Our Mindset Must Change

By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City) In 2010, I had the opportunity to visit Norway to learn how the countrys gender equality laws work up close and in person. Norway is famous for…

- 1 year, 5 months, 12 hours, 2 minutes ago

The Future of Work: 3 Tips to Stand Out in a World of Freelancing and Temporary Jobs

By Marissa Brassfield, PayScale.com The majority of modern workers head to traditional, full-time jobs, but experts warn that the future of work will primarily involve freelancing and…

- 1 year, 5 months, 13 hours, 2 minutes ago

Q and A with a Story Guru: Amy Zalman: Afghan Civilian Casualties Are Far More than Characters in the Story of a War

See a photo of Amy Zalman, her bio, Part 1 of this Q&A, and Part 2. Q&A with Amy Zalman, Question 3: Q: Why do you feel it’s important “to gain a holistic view of our…

- 1 year, 5 months, 13 hours, 30 minutes ago

Cover Letters – It’s Not About You

It cannot be over-emphasized: as a job-seeker, you are a salesperson attempting to market a product in this case, yourself. The prospective employer is your customer, and your cover…

- 1 year, 5 months, 14 hours, 38 minutes ago

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- 1 year, 5 months, 14 hours, 52 minutes ago

Trust. The SourceCon Keynote. A Conversation With Adam Lawrence

In this podcast, Adam will share several of his experiences that showcase both the need to be aware of and sensitive to many of the complexities as well as offer some practical perspective…

- 1 year, 5 months, 14 hours, 56 minutes ago

Online Profiles, Especially on LinkedIn, Are Just as Important as Your Resume

Although, according to the Findings of 2011 Global Career Brainstorming Day: Trends for the Now, the New & the Nextin Careers, “the resume remains the essential foundation for…

- 1 year, 5 months, 15 hours, 10 minutes ago

7 Resources Your Organization May Have To Help Advance Your Career – Guest Post by Sean Conrad

If you’re currently employed, chances are, your employer has some tools or programs available to help you advance your career. I’m always surprised by how few people make use of them. But…

- 1 year, 5 months, 15 hours, 34 minutes ago