10 Strategies for Perpetual Career Management

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How well are you managing your career? Even if you are currently employed, it is important to actively manage certain aspects of your career.

You stay in the loop and are more prepared for opportunities that may come your way.


Read this advice from Career Coach, Ford Myers on how to keep your career portfolio in check.

7 Ways to Motivate Yourself

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Motivation can be key when looking for a new job, obtaining a promotion where you currently work, looking to further your education or even find a work/life balance.


But what can you do to get those motivation gears turning? Read this article by Andrew Rosen to get you started. Then make a list and deadline and go for it!

Writing Powerful Executive Resume Summaries

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How strong is your Executive Resume Summary? It may be the most important part of your resume, but something most people spend the least amount of time on. When was the last time you edited yours?


Read these tips from Steve Brady, owner of a resume writing firm to see what you can do to create a stronger summary for your executive resume.

How Young Professional Organizations Can Aid Professional Success

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Generally, during college we all join some sort of academic or professional organization. Upon graduation; however, we often find a job we like and are no longer as focused on professional development outside of office hours.


Should we rethink that idea? What about post graduation participation in business organizations?


Being a member of a professional organization not only gives you ample networking opportunties but can also be a positive career move.


Read this interview with Molly Foley of Madison, Wisc.-based Next Generation Consulting on the benefits of joining an industry-related professional organization.

Apps That Make You Happy at Work

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Even if you love your job, sometimes it can be stressful. Read this article for suggestions on stress-reducing apps you can use on your lunch break to reset your day and motivate you to have a great afternoon.


What apps do you find helpful?

Making Your Meetings Productive

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Do you find work meetings to be more of an asset or more a waste of time? Do you feel you could have accomplished more if you would have skipped the meeting? 


Whether you are attending or leading a meeting, view some great tips here, from Success Magazine on how to increase your productivity and decrease your frustrations with meetings.

9 Great Job Interview Tips

You finally got a bite on your resume and now, the interview. Read this article on how to ace the first interview and  hopefully get a call back for the second.

Weekend Wrap-Up June 18, 2011

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Did you miss any of our posts this week? Pour a cup of coffee or tea and catch up here:


Monday---Updating a Resume for 2011
Tuesday--Accomplish More By Doing Less
Wednesday--How Successful People View Failure
Thursday--Learn to Like Your Job
Friday--Have a great weekend!

Learn to Like Your Job

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Can changing how you respond to others make your work experience more positive? Can altering your approach allow you to appreciate what you have?


Read this article and decide for yourself.

How Successful People View Failure

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Is failure always a negative thing? Or can the lessons learned be life changing and more impactful than initial success. Can challenging times actually foster innovation?


Read this article and book review and decide for yourself.


Have you ever had a difficult situation turn into an opportunity?

Accomplish More By Doing Less

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Sometimes we get so wrapped up in our to-do list, we end up wasting time and getting less done.  How can you become more efficient in your daily activities?


This Success Magazine article outlines 7 strategies that allow you to achieve more, in less time.

Updating a Resume for 2011

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When was the last time you tweaked your resume? Taking a look at it every few months ensures that you remember to add any recent projects to your work history. It also allows you to make small adjustments, so that your resume is always ready to go.


Not only can resumes be used for job hunting but also for introducing you at speaking engagements, as well as provide bio information for programs and printed material.


Read this BNET article for a quick tutorial on modernizing your resume.

Weekend Wrap-Up June 11, 2011

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Did you miss any of our posts this week?  Catch up, here:


Monday--13 Must Read Business Books That Could Change Your Life
Tuesday--10 Ways to Revamp Your Career
Wednesday--5 Annoying Habits That Hold You Back
Thursday--Drop in Physical Activity at Work Leads to Obesity
Friday--Why You Shouldn't Gobble Down Your Lunch in 20 Minutes

Why You Shouldn't Gobble Down Your Lunch in 20 Minutes

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A quick lunch and the right back to work? Why this may not be the best answer.  Read this article, and see what you think.

Drop in Physical Activity at Work Leads to Obesity

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A new study has shown that a decrease in physical activity on the job in recent years has shown a link to the rise in obesity rates. Read the study, here. What activities can you add to your work day to get more steps in? Every little bit can add up to big change!

5 Annoying Habits that Hold You Back

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Are your work habits holding you back, professionally and personally? What can you do about it?  Read this article and find out the top 5 habits that are likely to keep you from progressing in your career. They may not be what you think.

10 Ways to Revamp Your Career

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Are you in a career slump?  Need to recharge? Read this article for ideas on how to revamp your professional life.

13 Must Read Business Books That Could Change Your Life

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Summer can be a great time to catch up on your reading. Check out this list for 13 great business books that could positively impact your life, both personal and professional.


What business book(s) do you recommend? 

Weekend Wrap-Up June 4, 2011

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Did you miss any of our posts this week? If so, catch up here:


Monday--Happy Memorial Day
Tuesday--Are Your Job and Your Health More Connected Than You Think?
Wednesday--IT Resume and CV Writing for IT Professionals
Thursday--Eight Ways to Reduce the Risk from Mobile Phone Radiation
Friday--What Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast

What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast

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What you accomplish before you get to work can set the tone for the entire day. See what habits successful individuals incorporate before breakfast, that make their day more read productive. Read the full article, here.


What morning rituals do you follow to keep your day flowing more fluidly? 

Eight Ways to Reduce the Health Risks from Mobile Phone Radiation

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With the recent buzz about cell phones and your health, many people are wondering how to use their cell phones in a safe manner.

Full results are not in on cell phone use and its relationship to certain health concerns, but this article provides some great tips on how to still use your cell phone and play it safe, while keeping and eye on your long term health.

IT Resume and CV Writing for IT Professionals

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In this online video workshop hosted by Train Signal's,  Karen Ackmann, learn valuable techniques for making your resume stand out. Karen evaluates real world resumes and offers recommendations on how to tweak them for maximum effect. The video is a bit over a hour long, so if you don't have a block of time to watch it in its entirety, spread it over several viewing sessions.