Latest articles, polls and interviews from career-intelligence.com http://www.career-intelligence.com/career-intelligence-rss-feeds.asp http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:46:55 -0400 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:46:23 -0400 FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.2.9) http://www.feedforall.com Why are we so hard on ourselves? Why is it whenever we try something new we think we must do it well right away? I was thinking about these questions last week while trying to make it through a spinning class. http://www.career-intelligence.com/management/CheckYourEgo.asp 28207C29-2A8F-43F3-AB8C-2F7097118772 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:45:21 -0400 Clicking on this page is the first step to changing your life. Buying Stop Dreaming & Start Doing, SMART Goals Are Your Key To Success is the next step to reaching your goal. What do you want to do? Find a new job? Start your own business? Find more time for yourself? Drop a few pounds? Whatever your dream, setting SMART goals will help you make it a reality http://www.career-intelligence.com/tools/settinggoals.asp 6248638E-82A6-48B1-9FB3-B0445BBA9574 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:42:48 -0400 How’s your juggling act? You know, making sure that everything keeps running smoothly. And none of the components of your life end up like an egg when it hits the floor. http://www.career-intelligence.com/management/How-to-balance-work-family-and-friends.asp F7328DBF-2418-4915-811C-904B27C6B077 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:42:27 -0400 Do you wake up tired? Does your stomach scream without provocation? Find yourself snapping at people for no good reason? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you've probably got stress. Well, you're not alone. http://www.career-intelligence.com/management/GotStress.asp 585E5293-29D8-489B-BDF1-0FCC154370DD Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:42:00 -0400 Do you spend your time scurrying from one meeting to another? You're not alone. For many people much of the official workday is spent sitting in meetings. Other duties like answering an endless stream of email and getting a little paperwork done are squeezed in during the few moments a day we actually get to sit at our desks. But, that's another story. http://www.career-intelligence.com/management/ScorePoints.asp 52326737-C2CA-4501-9355-4F30F22ACCA0 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:41:40 -0400 Before you spend an hour composing a cover letter, spend ten minutes reading through this section. These tips are designed to help you improve your written communication. And better communication, should help you market yourself and your business better. http://www.career-intelligence.com/transition/WritingTips.asp FC2997F1-A424-483A-82E1-1742E9CAE881 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:40:39 -0400 Want to be a better communicator? That's easy. Become a better listener. Most people think of communication in terms of speaking or writing. Maybe we think this way because we've all taken classes with names like composition, creative writing and speech. Unfortunately, most of our schools never offered courses in listening. http://www.career-intelligence.com/management/BetterListener.asp 1585F41A-214D-4E97-A578-CB1E8BCEC110 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:40:06 -0400 Most of us don’t think a lot about communication. After all, we’ve been communicating since we were kids. As babies we learned about the world by listening. And we quickly learned to get what we wanted by crying. We’ve been communicating as long as we can remember. It comes naturally. http://www.career-intelligence.com/management/Examining-gender-differences-in-communication.asp 0C9CF157-1D7A-42B6-A238-3505D6939C87 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:39:44 -0400 In this sluggish economy, job seekers need to make the most of every opportunity. The good news is that the overall unemployment rate dropped slightly in January from 6.0 to 5.7 percent, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The figure for adult women saw a more significant change, falling from 5.3 to 4.7 percent. The bad news is that many people still are out of work. http://www.career-intelligence.com/management/MakeYourselfMemorable.asp 477CBFB5-D2A0-474F-BE22-E2441A6B3BD0 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:39:12 -0400 Our lives are full of decisions. Where shall we go for lunch? What movie shall we see this weekend? Which job should we take? Should we go back to school? Or start our own business? And the list goes on. http://www.career-intelligence.com/assessment/Career-Decisions.asp F32E5712-DEEE-48C1-8DEC-C01F0154BC9E Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:38:50 -0400 In today's uncertain economy, many people are concerned about their jobs. They wonder about their company's future. And if layoffs do come, they wonder who will be the first to go. While there's no way to predict the future, there are signs you can watch for, according to Layoffs and Job Security, a recently released survey by the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM). http://www.career-intelligence.com/management/AreYouNext.asp 2B5D8649-42D6-4849-A76C-5C84A0DBF204 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:38:08 -0400 Everybody knows the key to a successful career is networking. It’s the best way to find a new job, land a promotion or build a new business. Yet, many people are uncomfortable around strangers, particularly when they’re outside their comfort zone. For example, when they’re at a networking event. http://www.career-intelligence.com/management/How-to-Avoid-a-Typical-Conversation.asp 504F7942-8B9E-4413-96E8-027BF915CC4A Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:37:59 -0400 Do the things you want seem just out of your reach? Whether it's getting a new project off the ground or trying to reduce stress in your life you'll make more progress if you set goals. Unfortunately, you're busy. You don't have time to sit down and write goals. That's where you would be wrong. You don't have time not too. http://www.career-intelligence.com/management/ShortTermGoals.asp D00F3FD3-28A0-4AAF-A0C2-CACD3B61B7C7 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:37:38 -0400 I read somewhere that an entrepreneur is someone who works 12 hours a day, so they don't have to spend 8 hours a day working for someone else. I guess that's me. Just over a year ago, I founded career-intelligence.com, an online career resource for women. Back then; I had no idea of what I was getting into. Maybe that's a good thing. http://www.career-intelligence.com/forwomenonly/DayInTheLife.asp 0B366AD8-5EBF-4D1B-BA9A-D150571339E6 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:32:19 -0400 Whatever you're doing, you'll do it better with a little help from your friends. And the best way to increase your circle of friends and colleagues is to network. The problem is that networking often means stepping out of our comfort zone. The idea of walking into a room full of strangers can be a little scary. Even if we're not nervous, often we're not quite sure what to do when we get there. But, it doesn't have to be that way. While reading this article might not make you eager to attend every association dinner, mastering a few techniques can help you become more comfortable and become a better connector. http://www.career-intelligence.com/management/Jumpstart.asp 26E04478-5D35-4734-8EED-B8DAD15C4CBA Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:31:36 -0400 Being offered an employment contract can be a good thing or not. It all depends on whether or not you know what to look for. Who better to ask about the ins and outs of employment contracts than a contract lawyer? With this in mind I contacted Karen Myers, Karen Wackerman Myers, LLC. http://www.career-intelligence.com/management/Employment-Contracts-101.asp 807D7D5C-BCA4-418D-980A-EE8905ABD13D Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:31:13 -0400 When you’re looking for work in a tough job market, it’s essential to focus on your transferable skills. In some circles these are also known as soft skills. They include abilities like managing, negotiating and problem solving. And things like the knack of meeting deadlines and getting along with your co-workers. But, the one skill set sought after in every industry is communication. http://www.career-intelligence.com/management/What-skills-do-employers-want.asp 76F44E8C-2DE7-4F0F-B920-1A119D950A88 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:30:50 -0400 Summer is officially over, time to for the kids to go back to school and for the rest of us to get back to business. That means if you’ve slacked off over the summer, it’s time to get back to networking. http://www.career-intelligence.com/management/Five-basics-for-successful-networking.asp 07672E5B-4A5F-427C-81A5-CF71AF524DFB Thu, 1 Apr 2010 16:30:38 -0400 Right now, lots of people are looking for work. Some are unemployed. Others are unhappy in their current position. But, whatever the situation, every job seeker has at least one thing in common. They all need to know what they have to offer. http://www.career-intelligence.com/transition/WhatCanYouOffer.asp 751D4E9E-E10E-44BB-8A76-AB384D0809F7 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:27:25 -0400 If you're unhappy in your current position you're not alone. Job satisfaction in the U.S. has hit a record low, according to a recent Executive Action Report from The Conference Board, a New York City-based non-profit which creates and disseminates knowledge about management and the marketplace. http://www.career-intelligence.com/management/unhappy.asp 4A9C7945-0FFB-439D-B733-5B332753ACD2 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:26:49 -0400 What is your vision of success? The image is different for each of us. For one person it's having the corner office, for another it's having a flexible schedule with plenty of time off to be with their kids. But, whatever your dream, setting SMART goals will help you make it come true. http://www.career-intelligence.com/management/SmartGoals.asp 385A356B-0871-4B5E-82A6-715C01BD8EB0 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:26:13 -0400 November is here, which means the office holiday party is just around the corner. Due to the current economic climate, for many companies the swanky evening bash has given way to more modest afternoon festivities. In some cases it’s a pot luck lunch held at the office. http://career-intelligence.com/management/How-to-make-a-good-impression-at-the-office-party.asp E81D9ED6-5BBD-4DCD-B901-CCF8F366FD6A Sun, 31 Oct 2010 16:01:58 -0400 All month you've been looking forward to tonight's event. Several people you'd like to do business with will be there. This should be a great opportunity to make some new connections. http://www.career-intelligence.com/management/NegativeNetworker.asp 2B5A36AC-AE77-4F7F-B678-EA3E489E6424 Sat, 30 Oct 2010 11:16:28 -0400 The signs of Spring are everywhere. Daffodils are poking their heads through the ground. As I look out the window, I see the first blooms on our forsythia bush. After a long cold winter, particularly for us in the Northeast, gardens everywhere are beginning to grow. http://www.career-intelligence.com/management/StartNetworkingNow.asp 038F65EB-E9EA-4284-99D3-8F21A57869CA Thu, 1 Apr 2010 11:15:47 -0400 One of the keys to a successful interview is having strong verbal and non-verbal communication skills. Where else to go for tips than to a nationally known communication expert like Ruth Sherman? http://www.career-intelligence.com/transition/How-to-communicate-more-effectively-during-a-job-interview.asp E0DFBA17-A39D-4F2C-AA6C-75131DCF5480 Sat, 30 Oct 2010 11:14:40 -0400 Every time I get ready to leave my home, two sets of big, brown eyes plead to go with me. Unfortunately, my girls, Kaila and Holly, often have to be left at home. If you have four-legged kids of your own you know what I'm talking about. http://www.career-intelligence.com/management/Is-Your-Company-Pet-Friendly.asp 3BB3B407-803F-446F-B291-5E631ED4E456 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 11:13:57 -0400 Do you want to have a job you enjoy? Well, examining your interests may be the key. Because if you like what you do, you’ll be happier at work. You may be more successful too. http://www.career-intelligence.com/assessment/How-to-find-a-job-you-enjoy.asp 1AC2DB6D-FD9C-4B54-B11F-9949BAD58BFC Sat, 30 Oct 2010 11:12:13 -0400 It’s common knowledge that most women make less money than men. Unfortunately, this sometimes happens even when they are working in the same profession. Sadly, it also appears that despite an increased integration of “male” and “female” occupations in 1970’s and 1980’s, women’s progress stalled in the mid 1990’s, according to a briefing paper by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research. http://www.career-intelligence.com/management/Career-equality-for-men-and-women-in-workplace.asp B2A032C7-3177-4B8B-B06D-CAA932AABF52 Sat, 30 Oct 2010 11:11:31 -0400 Summer is officially over, time to for the kids to go back to school and for the rest of us to get back to business. That means if you’ve slacked off over the summer, it’s time to get back to networking. http://www.career-intelligence.com/management/Five-basics-for-successful-networking.asp B6B4FC7B-D1DB-4E82-B47D-654338ED1E99 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 11:10:36 -0400 If you're like most people, the idea of working for yourself has crossed your mind. At least once. While talent and a great idea will help you get started, having an Entrepreneurial personality may help you make it the long run. http://www.career-intelligence.com/assessment/entrepreneurs_checklist.asp 15B101DA-696B-455A-B690-ACB4251E10C8 Sat, 30 Oct 2010 11:09:27 -0400 By all accounts, our economy is going through a rough time. While the overall unemployment rate remained at 6 percent in December, the unemployment rate for adult women increased from 5 percent to 5.3 percent, according to the January report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. http://www.career-intelligence.com/management/CorporateWomen.asp AE969463-F0FA-4FD4-AA7B-463C3A5412E5 Sat, 30 Oct 2010 11:09:15 -0400 Whether you're interviewing with a potential employer, meeting with a client or giving a project update to your boss whether you're successful or not depends in large part on your communication skills. http://www.career-intelligence.com/management/LearnToListen.asp 7A2EACBE-9F98-4F8E-B363-2AD08E0FDDA6 Sat, 30 Oct 2010 11:08:46 -0400 Fall is here, and with it comes fall fashion. Magazine pages are filled with striking images of women wearing the latest designs. But what’s an average woman to do? What’s the best way to incorporate the latest trends into an existing wardrobe? And how can one accomplish that on a budget? http://www.career-intelligence.com/management/How-to-incorporate-the-newest-fashion-trends-into-your-existing-wardrobe.asp F9FFF0E4-A3CC-456C-B20D-203AA906EA20 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 11:07:54 -0400 While there's no way to predict the future, there are signs you can watch for, according to Layoffs and Job Security, a recently released survey by the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM). http://www.career-intelligence.com/management/AreYouNext.asp BD1E8677-D671-49F5-BD9C-AD2E64160E9D Sat, 30 Oct 2010 11:07:26 -0400 Every day we’re faced with decisions. What to wear? What to have for lunch? And occasionally we’re presented with a biggie like should we go back to school and, if we’re lucky, which job we should accept? http://www.career-intelligence.com/assessment/Decision-Making-Made-Easier.asp FD3D1FBD-2FC3-49A3-A935-BABB491F2E82 Sat, 30 Oct 2010 11:06:58 -0400 Have you decided what you want to do after college? Do your studies lead to a specific career? Whether you’re a traditional student or going back to school later in life you can benefit by doing an internship. It’s one of the best ways to test the waters: to try out a job before it becomes your career. http://www.career-intelligence.com/management/How-an-internship-can-help-you-try-a-career-on-for-size.asp D838D49C-9239-408B-8062-F7BA2F9A1F9C Sat, 30 Oct 2010 11:06:08 -0400 How can you make criticism easier to digest? First, begin with something positive. Often the reverse happens. After going though a laundry list of complains, we tack a compliment on at the end. Almost as an afterthought. http://www.career-intelligence.com/management/Criticism.asp 92578B1D-F5E3-4CCB-9BB2-F03A4924FB20 Sat, 30 Oct 2010 11:05:49 -0400 Are you looking for work? What is your current situation? Were you one of the thousands laid off over the last year and currently out of work? Or are you stuck in a rut thinking about a career change? Whatever your current situation setting SMART goals will help you find a new job. http://www.career-intelligence.com/management/Using-SMART-Goals-For-Job-Search.asp 03819904-D3B5-478F-9E45-50406862FD66 Sat, 30 Oct 2010 11:05:30 -0400 Nearly everyone I know is afraid of doing something. If they're not afraid of anything right now, at one time or another they have been. While the thing that gives you butterflies in your stomach may not be the same thing that makes me weak in the knees, there is always something. For some of us it's giving a speech. For others it's exchanging the security of one job for the uncertainness of a new position. Unfortunately, our fears can stop us from moving forward, if we let them. http://www.career-intelligence.com/management/GoalsExcerpt.asp 3F0E4D07-E035-4D6D-8DDD-9315953E0D48 Sat, 30 Oct 2010 11:05:03 -0400 How well do you communicate? Most of us think of communication as getting our message out through the spoken or written word. But, that's only a small part of the process. Effective communication also means listening actively, understanding the nonverbal cues we send, dealing with criticism and knowing how to be taken seriously in the workplace. http://www.career-intelligence.com/management/CommunicateMoreEffectively.asp 2353759B-B648-4E95-8887-76A9F10AFDC0 Sat, 30 Oct 2010 11:04:24 -0400 Type theory is based on observations by Swiss psychologist Carl Jung and the instrument’s authors, Isabel Briggs Myers and her mother Katherine Cook Briggs. The goal of the mother-daughter team was to help explain why different kinds of people are interested in different things, are good at different kinds of work and sometimes find it difficult to understand each other. http://www.career-intelligence.com/assessment/Using-type-theory-to-become-more-effective-at-office.asp 943532A2-9EF9-4227-AE15-B6157FE322D5 Sat, 30 Oct 2010 11:00:19 -0400 Do you think of yourself as a product? You should. Today success is all about personal branding. And who knows more about building a brand than PR pros? Luckily, you don’t have to hire a public relations firm to get personal branding advice. We asked them for you. http://career-intelligence.com/management/How-to-get-hired-and-get-ahead.asp 35DD31EF-E07C-4B39-95EB-FD34D2C7122C Sun, 3 Oct 2010 08:46:23 -0400 Every day we’re faced with decisions. What to wear? What to have for lunch? And occasionally we’re presented with a biggie like should we go back to school and, if we’re lucky, which job we should accept? http://career-intelligence.com/assessment/Decision-Making-Made-Easier.asp FC320296-06CA-4E58-8A07-9367BA859F9A Sun, 3 Oct 2010 08:46:24 -0400 Are you stuck in the notion that the job interview is just about the job duties - it's NOT! Here is what the interviewer is really looking for. "Can he/she do the job." http://career-intelligence.com/transition/Job-Interview-Is-Not-Just-About-Job-Duties.asp 75909A39-8AF1-4BC3-B38D-AA3F931B3C2C Sun, 3 Oct 2010 08:49:18 -0400 Joe* has been out of work for nearly one year. The first six months weren't too difficult. But, now he's beginning to wonder if he'll ever find another job. It's not that Joe hasn't been diligent about looking for work. Joe spends the better part of every day at his computer. He logs several hours at his favorite job-search site and responds to every ad that looks promising. Naturally, he has his rewritten resume posted there as well. Still, he hasn't had so much as a nibble in the last three months. http://www.career-intelligence.com/transition/WhereTheJobsAre.asp E14A80CF-0109-484C-AD90-FCF630F858BE Sat, 30 Oct 2010 11:03:10 -0400