Today’s question comes from a member of our community in Washington, DC who participated in a recent Community Call, and is answered by Laura. Question: Is it a good idea to have a six-month goal to change jobs? Should I quit so that I have more time to devote to figuring out what I want to do…
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Use Your Passion to Fill a Need
Here’s a great example of turning a lifelong passion into a successful business. Notice how the founder, Rita Goldberg, not only identified a need (kids learning to swim) but also enhanced the way in which the need is filled by adding to the skills delivered (learning to swim + safety skills). It’s a creative approach…
Today’s Quote: Secret of Achievement
“The secret of achievement is to hold a picture of a successful outcome in the mind.” Henry David Thoreau
Now What Q&A-Unemployed and Interviewing
Today’s question comes from a member of our community who participated in a recent Community Call, and is answered by Laura Berman Fortgang. Question: My position as a Benefits Manager and HR generalist was eliminated last year. When I’m on an interview, I need a better way to answer the question: What have you done in…
Best Job Sites 2012
Here’s a handy list of job search engines and other job sites that may be helpful in your quest. “Best Job Sites 2012.”
Today’s Quote: Believe in Yourself
“Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy.” Norman Vincent Peale