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Freelancing: How to Make it a Worthwhile Career Option
Tweet Share on Facebook April 12, 2012 Comment (12)Freelancers are becoming a force to be reckoned with. According to the nonprofit organization Freelancers Union, there are 42 million independent workers (30 percent) in today's workforce.
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The 4 Roles of a Company Founder
Tweet Share on Facebook April 12, 2012 Comment (1)Some people know exactly which job title they want, while others aren't exactly sure because they're interested in so many different roles. Whether you've just started your own business or you're simply debating if you should, be warned: As the founder, you won't have just one specific job description, but many, and this can make the role quite challenging and disorienting.
The truth is, founders must wear multiple hats and it's often hard to discern which roles should be filled, what each role entails, and when each role is relevant. But if you understand these various roles thoroughly, you can prioritize your next steps and understand the type of questions you will tackle as your venture matures.
Founding a company generally means taking on the following four roles at once:
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Why You're Not Getting Job Offers
Tweet Share on Facebook April 11, 2012 Comment (9)Frustrated with your job search? Are you sending out tons of resumes, and maybe even getting interviews, but not any offers? Here are eight possible reasons why:
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10 Simple Tips to Networking Success
Tweet Share on Facebook April 11, 2012 Comment (10)Job-search and career coaches always tout networking's importance. They implore clients to break away from their computers to engage in old-fashioned interactions with people who may be able to help them.
It's not so easy to master the art of juggling a plate and drink in one hand while gracefully delivering an on-target elevator pitch. And for introverted job-seekers who prefer one-on-one meetings or small group interactions, the idea of needing to "work a room" to meet an influential new contact may seem overwhelming.
But succeeding at in-person networking is not out of reach. Follow these 10 steps to ease awkwardness and emerge with terrific contacts:
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Is It Time to Quit?
Tweet Share on Facebook April 10, 2012 Comment (2)Has your job stopped being challenging? Are you bored at work? It may be time to quit and move on to the next opportunity. But before you cut the cord, read on to figure out if now is the ideal time to quit.
Good Reasons to Leave Your Job
If you dread going to work or feel like you're going to be fired, Joyce K. Reynolds of Expert Business Coach says it might be time to move on. "Finding a new home for your skills and talents is essential to career well-being," Reynolds says, "Once you've found that place, go toward it rather than 'away from' the job you're leaving with purpose."
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10 Must-Have Tools for Time Management
Tweet Share on Facebook April 10, 2012 Comment (17)Are you consistently working overtime or pushing back deadlines? If so, you might be entering burnout territory—a place where your job performance, career, and psyche could all suffer.
Don't worry; there are better solutions to pump up your productivity. Changing how you approach your work (like cracking down on your Reddit or Pinterest use) and taking advantage of tools designed to save you time while working can help you find more opportunities to relax.
Check out these time management tools:
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6 Tricks for Staying Out of the Layoff Firing Zone
Tweet Share on Facebook April 9, 2012 Comment (4)When it comes to layoffs, the proverbial ax has been falling regularly within several corporations, sending frightened employees scurrying to hide. Wouldn't it be nice to know that you don't have to concern yourself with this frightening prospect?
Here are six suggestions that may keep you out of the firing zone:
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Employers Aren’t Likely to Ask for Your Facebook Password
Tweet Share on Facebook April 9, 2012 Comment (4)Everyone just calm down.
Despite what you may have heard in the past couple of weeks, most employers aren't asking job candidates to hand off their Facebook passwords.
This is not a trend. In fact, it's extremely rare. The article that started the near-pandemonium about this so-called trend cited a single case at an unnamed company, with the rest of its evidence coming from hiring practices at law enforcement and government agencies, which have always conducted thorough background checks. And those examples weren't even recent; one of the two agencies cited had already changed its policy last year after people complained.
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4 Steps to Ease Your Way Into Entrepreneurship
Tweet Share on Facebook April 6, 2012 Comment (2)Becoming an entrepreneur is a fun yet scary proposition. Often, entrepreneurs go against the advice of their friends and family members, in order to follow their dreams and pursue their passion. However, making that leap is a rocky road.
Here are four action steps that you can take right now to make the journey less bumpy:
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6 Tips for Taking Control of Work Stress
Tweet Share on Facebook April 5, 2012 Comment (22)Most of us aren't crazy, but we are crazed.
We face numerous demanding and complicated situations—with no one right answer or clear path. We don't have enough time, enough help, or all the information required when we need it. Emotions can often run high and add another layer of unpredictability to our work. And that's just an average day.
As we move through the "grind and burn" of an overly busy and pressured work life, we find ourselves battling stress and uncertainty. We know change is ongoing, plans will get undone, and expectations won't always be met. Work priorities shift; the players change. You could be transferred, reassigned, restructured or—who knows—will there even be a job?
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