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We cover various topics helpful in one’s career management. From writing effective resumes to effective career management
Changing the world one student at a time
When you’ve just finished 12-plus years of school and the world is wide open to your wildest dreams, the last job you want is back in school, being a teacher. But four or more years down the road and some starts and stops in jobs that aren’t going anywhere.
Being “authentic” sounds so fake
Being “authentic” or “genuine” seems to be among the key points of advice many of you hear for your college applications and especially if a personal interview is involved. A contradiction to this recommendation, in my mind, is to fill your resume with volunteer activities and leadership roles in those volunteer activities. Volunteering is wise and wonderful but what if you choose something that is “not you” and, therefore, inauthentic.
Altruistically and gainfully employed — it can happen
I fell into a field a few years ago that I didn’t even know existed. I thought fundraising was all about donating money, certainly not making money with a great salary and excellent benefits. In the last decade, fundraising has become a full-fledged and respected field that includes college degrees tracks, continuing education and its own set of certifications and initials to go after your name.
Hope and New Beginnings
We gave quite a few talks last year to companies and individuals around Conquering Fear and Stepping Up. Through that we realized that lots of people were getting the motivation they needed to deal with what they were going through. So, we decided that in 2018, we...
Interviewing Tips 1
1. Take your time to review the JD. Hopefully the company has put a good amount of effort in it. Compare your skillset with the JD. If you have performed what they are asking for, make sure you use the same terminology. If the terminology is different but its...
Scared that Robots will take your job? Check what skills you should develop
A question came to my mind today when I was thinking about future jobs and career paths that may be available with the advent of Robotics. People with programming skills will be on the rise. They are the ones who will help us control the robot. Planning for a...
How to create a Video Interview and differentiate yourself by going beyond the Resume!
Video Resumes, You Tube Introductions, have been tried but not all have been successful or impressive. For most of us – we need help in this area. Using Video can be great to differentiate yourself, if done the right way. This article describes – what is the right...
Being Proactive, Differentiating Yourself, being on top of latest HR solutions
I have been talking to a few job seekers who are either actively or passively looking for a job in the Houston TX Market. Some either have jobs but are looking for a better opportunity while some just lost their job and are overwhelmed with the thoughts going through...
Watch Videos to get help on Career Management
Take a risk
What happens if I take a risk? Do not become stagnant, keep moving.
Don’t worry about what people say
Do what you want to do with passion. People will always criticize.
Career Change Process
How to use your network to help with a career change.