Can you feel a change in the air? OK, it's just a little change: the nights are getting cooler in the Valley. But the temperate season in Phoenix is just about to begin, and the physical focus here will shift from surviving the heat to enjoying the outdoors all winter long.
This is also a good time to shift your mental focus toward finding better employment opportunities. This month, the ASU Alumni Association will be rolling out new components to its career program. ... (Read More)
by
Shawn Snelgrove,
Brainstorming a la Mode, Inc. - Denver
“What is your relationship with the present moment?” Eckhart Tolle poses this very question in his book “A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose” www.Eckharttolle.com
He then invites us to make friends with transition whether we desire employment or happiness. Instead of using this moment as a “means to an end, an obstacle, or an enemy” what if it is your ally?
How do you treat a good friend? How do you interact? ... (Read More)
“What is your relationship with the present moment?” Eckhart Tolle poses this very question in his book “A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose” www.Eckharttolle.com
He invites us to make friends with transition whether we desire employment or happiness. Instead of using this moment as a “means to an end, an obstacle, or an enemy” what if it is your ally?
How do you treat a good friend? How do you interact? How ... (Read More)
In today's business climate, organizations must actively managing employee performance. In a climate of restructuring and downsizing, top performers are a prized and valuable resource. And, with fewer employees on many payrolls, managers are realizing they need to give extra attention to staff performance.
Clear expectations, regular feedback, and praise and recognition are all no-cost tools that must be used if an organization expects to thrive and prosper in this ... (Read More)
In today's business climate, organizations must actively managing employee performance. In a climate of restructuring and downsizing, top performers are a prized and valuable resource. And, with fewer employees on many payrolls, managers are realizing they need to give extra attention to staff performance.
Clear expectations, regular feedback, and praise and recognition are all no-cost tools that must be used if an organization expects to thrive and prosper in this ... (Read More)
One of the commonly missed steps in the career re-engagement process is introspection. I’m a firm believer in the power of stepping back to gain perspective on where you are presently, where you are actually going, and where you really want to go. As part of this introspective process I firmly believe you need to take stock in what you bring to the table. In other words, you have to get to know your intrinsics.
As I mentioned in my previous blog, I use the word ... (Read More)
by
Shawn Trobia,
Arizona Mature Workforce Initiative
The Arizona Mature Workforce Initiative presents the following Blog
by our "Guest Blogger"
Chris Long, Public Relations/Community Outreach Manager at the YWCA Maricopa County, and a member of the Mature Workforce Committee of the Governor's Advisory Council on Aging
Experience DOES matter and don’t you forget it!
by Ms. Chris Long
While men are generally more comfortable than women in the area of salary and wage negotiations, for seniors ... (Read More)
This year is more than 50 percent complete. How close are you to meeting your career goals for this year? Is the recession tearing your plans apart, or are they crumbling from a lack of action?
One way to seize the day and kick your career-search into high gear is to visit the Arizona State University Alumni Association’s Sun Devil-centric job portal, powered by Jobing.com. Many postings are posted exclusively to the portal.
Here are the week’s top ... (Read More)
by
Laura Mangan,
American Society of Women Accountants - Mesa
The members of the ASWA Mesa East Valley Chapter were significantly affected by Ovarian Cancer as we lost a member of our chapter last December unexpectedly to this disease. As September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, this seems like the perfect time to remind everyone to be informed and take action to maintain their health.
The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) is a great resource on ovarian cancer. The mission of the NOCC is to raise ... (Read More)
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Laura Mangan,
American Society of Women Accountants - Mesa
The Mesa East Valley Chapter of the American Society of Women Accountants provides our members and guests with a mix of technical and professional development programs throughout the year. Our May 2010 meeting included Appearance Counts: Get Dressed on Purpose presented by Mary Lynn Ilnitsky of Icon Image Consulting.
Accounting professionals can be very focused on the technical skills, education and certifications needed to be successful in our careers. Mary Lynn’s ... (Read More)
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Stephanie Angelo, SPHR,
Human Resource Essential
I’m one of those people that always have dark circles under my eyes. First of all, I have some Mediterranean heritage so it comes with the territory. Secondly, I never get enough sleep. There’s always something bouncing around inside my head keeping me up. (Some say sleep is over-rated, but seriously, after awhile it’d be nice to catch up on zzzzzsss) But I digress. So a couple months ago when I had my headshots ... (Read More)
There was a great article in the New York Times on Wednesday, "Social Networking Your Way to a New Job," written by reporter Farhad Manjoo. It's worth reading because it gives an overview of how social media is impacting everyone's job hunt, and some options people are using to learn the social-media ropes.
I like the article because it reinforces a number of things I have posted to this blog over the past couple of years. Here's a sampling of its wisdom (and ... (Read More)
by
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Accounting & Business School of the Rockies
The summer time can be a lot of different things for a lot of different people. For some, it is a time of relaxation, vacations, and taking it easy. For others, it is a time to get “caught up” both at work and in life. For some, it’s a time to “get ahead” and plan for the months ahead with the kids going to school, big end of the year projects at work, and holiday travel. Whatever it might be for you, there is surely something big going on ... (Read More)
While the Internet is a great tool to use in finding a new career opportunity, most job seekers don’t use it effectively.
There are 3 main ways to use the Internet to support a career transition:
1.) Research: Use it as a tool to gain information on the economy, industries and trends that effect them. Identify companies that interest you and gain insights into their operations.
2.) Networking: Support your networking by using the Internet to ... (Read More)
by
Jen Carpenter,
Jobing.com Community Relations - PHX
The Alfred P. Sloan 2010 Award will be presented at the When Work Works Ceremony, taking place from 7:30 to 9 a.m. August 31st at the Crowne Plaza Resort in Chandler.
The event will honor the winner of the nationally-recognized Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility. The organization receiving the award has successfully used workplace flexibility to meet business and employee goals.
As one of the ceremony's keynote speakers, Jobing's very ... (Read More)