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October 20, 2009 (3:48PM) by Julie O'Malley, CPRW
Work-life schmalance! I defy any parent to show me even one day when their work and personal lives are in balance. It's a constant, grueling tug-of-war. I submit, as evidence, my experience of yesterday (the day I almost ruined my son's life). Read More...
October 19, 2009 (10:00AM) by Marcy Laakso
A layoff yields an important lesson: You don't need to be defined by what you do for a living. If you're jobless, there's always something else that either demands your attention or calls out for some. Read More...
September 17, 2009 (10:15AM) by Rick Saia, CPRW
In the world of about 40 years ago, when my parents were in their working years, the prevailing notion was that an employer would take care of you for a long time with a secure job and a decent pension. But that's gone the way of the typewriter and carbon paper. Today, it's not uncommon to change jobs -- voluntarily or not -- every few years. Read More...
September 09, 2009 (10:00AM) by Julie O'Malley, CPRW
Cheer up! The first candy corn of the season is out, and we all know there ain't nothin' funnier'n placing two candy corn kernels over your front teeth and flashing a big yellow smile around the office. Alas, if you're one of those who doesn't find that as amusing as I do, perhaps these humorous job-related sayings will help bring a smile (albeit not a big yellow-toothed smile) to your face as you work on your resumes, cover letters, and interview techniques: Read More...
September 03, 2009 (10:45AM) by Team Pongo
Monday, September 7th, is Labor Day. Just out of curiosity, we were wondering how many of our readers actually have to work on Labor Day. Answer our poll and let us know! Read More...
August 25, 2009 (4:23PM) by Julie O'Malley, CPRW
Consumer confidence levels may be soaring and unemployment numbers may be dropping, but none of that matters to you if you're still in the middle of a job search and desperate for a paycheck. Take our poll and see if the duration of your unemployment is longer or shorter than the national average. Read More...
July 09, 2009 (11:00AM) by Rick Saia, CPRW
I hear and read stories about people who feel miserable in their jobs, but can't risk quitting in today's job market. Some who have held onto their jobs are even expressing envy toward those who have been laid off. But would you rather be happily unemployed? Or employed and miserable? Read More...
July 02, 2009 (10:01AM) by Rick Saia, CPRW
We all like to know what awaits us at the end of a story. For most of us, that applies especially to economic cycles, like the current recession. We not only ask questions from a personal view (When will I land a new job?), we wonder about the broader ramifications (What will the workforce look like when the economy turns around?). An article from CBS MoneyWatch.com offered four pictures of what the job market might look like after the recession ends. Read More...
June 15, 2009 (10:35AM) by Rick Saia, CPRW
Summer is here (almost). It arrives officially this coming Sunday, which, coincidentally, is Father's Day. But whether you're a dad or not, summer's impending arrival leads to thoughts of vacations and long weekends. So, have some happy work-related thoughts for your Monday to help boost your job search. Read More...
June 08, 2009 (10:00AM) by Rick Saia, CPRW
Statistics, especially those of the economic variety, can be either informative or deceptive. For those of us who look to numbers to help tell a story, these statistics are the mortar between the bricks: You need them to help make your story more cohesive. This week, there are quite a few upbeat economic numbers to motivate you. Happy Monday! Read More...
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