Is It Time to Consider Part-Time Work?

Today’s workers, whether employed or not, are facing a tough situation.

Will Demand for Apple Skills Increase?

At first glance, Apple Computer Inc.’s latest product announcement – the introduction of the iPad – holds huge appeal for the consumer market. But at least one research analyst thinks this new mobile Internet device will make its way into the business world big-time. In a blog post , Forrester Research Inc. analyst Ted Schadler writes: ” It (the …

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T.A.P. Q#423 – When Do I Begin Preparing for My Dream Job?

Dear Experts, My dream job down the line is to become a tenured college professor. Should I seek out job opportunities now which will lead to me getting there? CLICK HERE to see how experts answered this question on Twitter. Got a career question you’d like answered? Send it to twitter@careerealism.com along with your Twitter account name …

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Healthcare Adds 22,000 Jobs

The healthcare industry finished out the year with an addition of 22,000 jobs to the workforce in the month of December, according to today’s employment report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics . The most notable gains were in physician offices (9,000 jobs added) and in home health care (8,000 jobs added). Hospital jobs did not show significant growth for the …

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How Long Will a Job Search Take in 2010?

I know most of our readers have the ‘A New Job in the New Year’ resolution going on for 2010. However, the question of if/when we’ll land a new job is a true unknown. FACT: Job search duration varies a lot. Why? Well, for starters, a job seeker’s knowledge with respect to the most effective way to look for …

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Laid off? What do you do now?

When you first entered the workforce, you probably didn’t anticipate the economy turning so sour. In fact, you’ve spent many years diligently promoting yourself up the career ladder… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

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5 Workplace Predictions for 2010

SmartBrief on Workforce , an advisory board I am a part of, asked me to provide some predictions on workforce developments in 2010.

Gen X’ers More Likely to Job Hop Than Gen Y’ers

One of the many great things about having teenagers in the house is that they tend to have a pretty good understanding of the issues which are of interest to you. My oldest just brought to my attention an article about how the recession has impacted Gen X, which could be called the Sandwich Generation given its much smaller numbers…

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Top 10 Careers With the Most Growth Potential

Research, Research, Research is the name of the game whether your entering the workforce as a newbie or your thinking about a career change. Choosing or changing a career is a major decision and can… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

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monster’s back-to-school makeover

Monster.com has tossed out MonsterTrak, their old collegiate stomping ground, in favor of a newly refurbished site that has more jobs, tips, resources, and networking capabilities. According to their website, MonsterTrak is now MonsterCollege . It’s being touted as a one-stop-shop and community network for college students and grads. The main features include career tips, a networking…

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