Escape From Corporate America
Escape from Corporate America | Pamela Skillings
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Get Creative at Work
Image by moriza via Flickr Are you a creative soul trapped in a cubicle job? Check out this article from Metro: Let Your Office Creativity Fly Free. I shared some tips with Metro columnist Drew Hinshaw for the article. Creativity at work is one of my favorite topics and is also the focus of my upcoming New York University course: How to Think Like an Entrepreneur at Work. I strongly believe that knowing how to tap into your creativity and use it in a business setting is essential to superstar... |
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Be An Entrepreneur….Or Just Think Like One
As a career & interview coach, one of my core philosophies is that we all must learn to think like entrepreneurs when it comes to managing our careers. That doesn’t mean all of my clients are running their own businesses — many are very happy and successful in Corporate America or working for others. However, they all know that it’s important to run their careers like they would run a business. An entrepreneurial mindset is key to success in any career path these days... |
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Join Me on JobRadio USA on Tuesday
Tune in to JobRadio USA on Tuesday, January 12th at 9pm. Host Kenrick Chatman and I will discuss strategies to help you escape from Corporate America and create a dream career around your passion. We will be taking your calls to help you brainstorm your own escape plans. To attend this show by phone, dial 347-838-9326. You can also listen via your computer by visiting www.blogtalkradio.com/thecareercatalyst and pressing the play/chat button. If you cannot participate live, visit the same URL above... |
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We Wuz Robbed — Career Advice for Burglars
On Tuesday evening, I returned from leading a 2-day workshop in DC to discover that my apartment had been visited by burglars who helped themselves to some holiday gifts and rifled through our belongings. I was shocked and more than a little freaked out. I have always felt 100% safe in my building and my neighborhood. We have not had a break-in in the building for more than 10 years. We have a doorman and security cameras and a very vigilant live-in super. The burglar struck in the middle of the... |
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Free NYC Workshop — How to Start a Freelancing or Consulting Business
If you’ve ever fantasized about escaping from Corporate America to start your own freelancing or consulting business, mark your calendar for Thursday, December 17th. I’m leading a free workshop on making the leap from employee to entrepreneur in New York City, in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration and Operation Hope. Join us to get practical advice and useful resources for launching your own freelancing or consulting business and network with other current and... |
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Attention Career Changers: Free Makeover and 15 Minutes of TV Fame
A major women’s magazine is working on a TV special and looking for a career changer who could use a makeover to update your look, boost your confidence, and wow them at your next interview or meeting. If you’re a woman between the ages of 25 and 45 and currently searching for work, you could get a makeover from a dream team including a top NYC stylist and colorist, professional makeup artist, and fashion stylist. If you’re interested in this makeover opportunity, send an... |
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How to Quit Your Job
This resignation letter is concise, creative and pretty freakin hilarious. Andrew is a genius. He is setting his bridges on fire and laughing as they burn. I love the psychotic threats mixed with prim distaste for lack of “foresight” and “acumen.” |