Monthly Archives: February 2009

The Creative Jobseeker–Don’t Be a Slave to Your Job Search

If you are thinking of a new job or have new career ideas, or if your company may force you to think of a new job or career, now is certainly the time to get ready, not after you’re already … Continue reading

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Hold True to Your Career Ideas–Beyond the Fear of Rejection

A Newsweek article recently reported on research showing how powerful rejection by a group can be.  A mere 15 minute exercise leading to complete strangers apparently not including some people in a group led people to become more aggressive, less … Continue reading

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5 Basics Tips to Prepare for Layoffs

A friend of mine just missed getting laid off as 23 of his coworkers were let go with no notice.  In fact, the company had indicated it wasn’t having a tough time. addthis_url = ‘http%3A%2F%2Fwww.choosingacareerblog.com%2Fcareer-coach%2F5-basics-tips-to-prepare-for-layoffs’; addthis_title = ’5+Basics+Tips+to+Prepare+for+Layoffs’; addthis_pub = … Continue reading

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Superbowl Career Ad–Emotional Truths, But Don’t Just React to the Negative

I confess I didn’t watch most of the Superbowl ads.  I did see the end of the game and all of the Boss of course.  But I did look later for the career ads just to keep up my career … Continue reading

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