Get To Work

Whether you are looking for your first job, a new job, or simply to improve your skills, there are steps you can take to get ahead.

A lot of people re-examine their lives in the beginning of a new year. Getting a new job or making a career change is often at the top of the list. Here are some tips to help you get clear about what you really want out of a job and how to get it.

When you are applying for a new job it is important to be confident in your abilities and what you bring to the table as an applicant. In my latest article for Monster College, I discuss ways you can be sure that you are a confident applicant and land your next job.

If you find that you do not have enough experience to get the job you really want, here are some things you can do right now to gain experience.

Even if you have a ton of experience and education, there are still many things that you can do to ruin your job interview. In this article from Fastweb, I share, "Seven Things That Can Ruin a Job Interview".

Once you get the job, it is important to understand that you are in control of your job satisfaction.  There are steps you can take to make sure that you remain happy with your job. 

Here's to improving your skills, gaining confidence, getting hired, and loving your new job.

Gaining Work Experience

Whether you are looking to land your first job, or a job in a new career field, sometimes you have to think outside of the box.

Getting a new degree or certificate is often not enough to  make a career change. Employers usually will not hire someone who doesn't have experience doing the kind of job they are applying for. Not doing all you can to gain this experience can cause a frustrating string of rejected applications.

Here is my latest article written for Fastweb that details, "4 Ways to Gain Job Experience."

From Around the Web

Here are a few links from around the web, that are interesting, inspiring, and helpful for anyone who is experiencing change or going after their Second Chance.

USNews writer Mariam Salpeter shows readers, How to Find a Job in a "Jobless Economy". Learn the new methods for gaining employment.

Motivational speaker Les Brown shares his story of conquering cancer, and learning to be fearless. His Monday Motivation video is here.

Going through a divorce? Find out how to break the news to your children over on Co-Parenting 101 .

"20 Surprising Higher Education Facts" from USNews.

Learn how to build your brand with, "3 Keys to a Brand That Stands Out".  And check out the rest of their 6-part series on branding while you're there.

Love to read? Check out these places to read free E-books.

And if you haven't done so already, find out why adult learners need internships too in my article for Fastweb.