Why It’s Never Too Late August 17, 2010
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Here at Career Successions, you may hear the term “career transition” pretty often. We are referring to those who have a career – whether you are fresh out of college and just starting out on your workforce-path or have been working in the same industry or job for ten years, twenty years, or more – and are in a place to change careers.
There are many reasons to want – or need – to make a career change, even if you’ve been trudging along the same path for decades. You may be dissatisfied with the practical aspects of your career such as your boss, your pay, or the lack of opportunities to move up in the company. Perhaps you’re feeling tired, bored, or passion-less at work. Maybe you’ve found yourself working in a non-sustainable industry or one that is being replaced as technology advances. It could just be time for something new! (more…)
3 Ways to Explore Social Media without Diving In July 14, 2010
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social media expertBy: Chandlee Bryan
By: Chandlee Bryan
Career Successions Expert
Obviously, I’m a huge fan of using social media for your career. But I also recognize that not everyone is, and that we all have preferences for how we start using it. It’s like learning to ride a bike: some parents and children start with training wheels; other parents give a brief demo, hold on to the back of the bike for a bit, and then let their kids go. My parents fell into the latter group and let me fall a few times. I had a few scrapes, but then I was off and riding around the block. (more…)
So You Lost Your Job May 17, 2010
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Now what?
The current economical situation has caused nothing short of an uproar in the job market. It’s been no cake walk for the unemployed, and frankly, it hasn’t been all rainbows and picnics for many of those fortunate enough to have jobs either. As more and more big name companies lay off and let go of loyal and qualified employees in order to make the proverbial ends meet, those still filling the spaces behind desks, in cubes, and otherwise are finding it more and more difficult to have faith in the job security to which they once clung.
This past week, The New York Times reported that over 650,000 jobs were lost in the past month and the unemployment rate has risen to a 25-year high of 8.1%. Even traditionally secure companies like I.B.M. have been hit by the economic storm as of late, and workers who seemed to be above the turmoil of the middle class and industry workers are fearing for their positions. With the sheer number of jobs lost, it’s no wonder that people – both the employed and not – are feeling the full effects of the times.
Whether you have lost your job, are afraid that you might, or are simply coping with the reality that has become the employment environment today, there are valuable lessons to be had and inspiration to find – and if it happens to come in the form of a blog post from we here at Career Successions, so be it! (more…)
