3 Tips on Embracing Virtual Learning in Your Company
As time has gone on and the pandemic has not resolved, it has become apparent that virtual learning is here to stay. This applies to professional training in business just as much as it does to schools.
If your company is grappling with how much to invest in the e-learning concept, here are a few …
Most Promising Digital Careers and How to Prepare for Them
In less than 10 years, digital careers have had a real transformation in society and in the ways of working, buying and interacting. Tech giants like Google, Facebook, Apple, and Netflix have revolutionized the way we live. According to a 2019 report by Hootsuite and We Are Social, people spend over 6 hours online daily, …
5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Moving for a Job
Moving to a new city for a job is a major decision and commitment. Some people decide to relocate for a better opportunity, while others are just looking for a new experience. However, uprooting your life for a job doesn’t always work out like you planned. Before making any kind of decision, you should think …
15 Online-Based Careers You Can Start Right Now
The rise and integration of the internet into the modern world has opened up so many job opportunities that we are quickly saying goodbye to traditional ways of working. Nowadays, you can start a full-time career from your laptop in your local coffee shop. It’s amazing.But what kind of careers can you get into, and …
Controlling Bad Habits for a Successful Career
Habits run our lives. Our behavior has a direct and profound effect on our attitude.
Anyone can manage the good times and can cultivate the habits that promote well-being and success. However, every now and again, we gain bad habits that cause fatigue, depression, and create a significant barrier to success.
When we act like …
5 Job Search Mistakes Show You’re Not Paying Attention
Applying for jobs is one of the most burdensome aspects of the job search process. Cover letters, resumes, applications – lots of paper work requiring sharp attention to detail. With so many things to pay attention to, people are bound to make mistakes. But as we all know, every little thing counts when it comes …
Dick’s 40 Year Affair With “Parachute”
I had the pleasure of interviewing Richard Nelson Bolles, author of the #1 brand in the job search / career management genre on Friday, May 13, 2011. The 40th edition of What Color is Your Parachute? will be released August 15th and, at age 84, Dick is redoing the entire book.
The man and his…The Art of “Sententia”
“Jay, your problem is you have too much time to think,” I was told by someone earlier in the week. I have to admit, even in jest, his remark caught me by surprise. I replied to him, “Your comment doesn’t even make sense.”
The statement reminded me of a neighbor I had many years ago, …
DISCIPLINE: The Most Important Word in the English Language
Discipline is doing what you don’t want to do… in pursuit of what you want.
I’m not sure discipline can be defined any better. If things were easy to do and you were excited about doing them, you wouldn’t need to be disciplined. Here’s an interestingly fact: Success, happiness, and achievement are easy ! How …
Is Hiring Really a Game? Yes it is!
When we think of the term “game,” most of us usually think of something that is a diversion, sport or some form of competitive entertainment. Chances are, most of us don’t even consider that many other things in life also have all the characteristics of a game . . . such as the hiring process. …