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Sampling the reaction to a front-page article about Anne-Marie Slaughter’s much-discussed magazine essay.
Trish Sadar's insight:
As I sit on my kitchen table in the center of my family's Universe, what better topic to have a conversation about.
I still ask myself daily this question. I aspire to be a great mom, daughter, sister, friend, leader, coach, professor, and person who values each role. That means if I want it all......Every day is most definitely a juggling act.
If it is important to you, make the time. Can you sleep a bit less and juggle a bit more, and accept that things won't always be perfect like your clean home...sure! It is never easy, however I don't believe that you can't have it all.
Please read the article and tell us how you make it happen. Do you believe that women can have it all?
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Myfuture.com presents career, college and the Military as options, allowing users to explore all possibilities and gain insight into each option.
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Take a look at some of the Military career options.
Very insightful. What do you think?
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Welcome to "The Startup of You." (RT @InfuseZeal: This is an amazing presentation from LinkedIn's founder on career advancement...http://t.co/N2s0J5OfGC)...
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190 slides that provide insightful and useful advice on how our global landscape has changed -- with that so does our traditional career landscape.
One of the main nuggets of advice to succeed in any job is to have Plan B, Plan C, etc. well thought out. I absoutely LOVE that this article talks about Plan Z......so the new Plan B is make sue to have a Plan B and Plan Z!! Read more.....
Please take time to review the slides, and share with us what you think!
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Many are forgoing retirement and investing in a new career in later life.
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What are the happiest jobs in America? According to a recent survey, the happiest jobs are...
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200,000 independent employees from 70,000 jobs all over the country were surveyed based on three main criteria:
Take a look and tell me what you think?
Trish Sadar's comment,
March 15, 2013 8:25 AM
Thank you Streetsmartpro for your outstanding advice!!!
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Dilys represented the Codecademy community at the Crunchie Awards. Here's how she went from Code Year to career change. (Making a career change? Start by learning how to code.
Trish Sadar's insight:
Have you ever considered learning how to code as a new career? Take a quick read of this article and go to Codecademy to find out more.
How much can you make? This will depend on your experience and the type of work you are doing.
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The Importance of Mentors for Female Entrepreneurs
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This article talks about five ways to be a mentor or to receive mentorship support. Only the most confident leaders seek out support and advice from someone who is more experienced.
Join a Mastermind group, ask a previous boss, ....there are so many reasons why. Please share with us your success stories and what you have gained from being mentored.
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Tips to Break into a Career in Beauty and Wellness
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Beauty and Wellness still continues to be a growing industry with different avenues of speciality. Read this article if you are interested in tips of the trade:)
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Amid the rigors of launching a business, feeling drained or tapped out can happen to the best of us. Here are a few inspiring lines, sure to drive a spark...
Trish Sadar's insight:
Please take a quick read on advice from some of our success leaders:
Oprah's advice....Don't put a ceiling on yourself!
Bill Gates...he learns more from his mistkaes.
Any advice you have that you would like to share with us?
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When it comes to your job search, Google Alerts can be a useful ally. What are Google Alerts?
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Are you using google alerts? Do you know what google alerts are?
If not, read this article which shows us ways to use google alerts to assist in our job search strategy.
Let me know what you think. Also, please share with us what you are doing that may help others.
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As their nests empty, life changes direction for many women
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This article is for you....the mom who has teens who have just left for college. Are you working in a job that you love? Is there something that you always wanted to do? Now you have no excuses to do it.
Take a read...this article is inspiring. If you are writing your next chapter in your story, what will your next chapter be? Its up to.
Share with us what you always wanted to do.
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Our college search engine finds colleges and universities just right for you. Quickly perform a college search by major, location, type of college, financial aid, and more
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If you are about to undertake the task of searching for colleges, please take a visit to this online resource. It will assist you step by step, and will allow to search by major and location.
Please let us know what other information will be beneficial to you!
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Schools need to do more to make young people aware that cybersecurity is a career option, say university course founders.
For the first time, a boot camp has been set up to get young people working in cybersecurity.
Online attacks are rated among the biggest threats to the UK alongside international terrorism.
The group behind the four-day camp at Lancaster University says schools need to do more to make young people aware that it is a career option.
===> Schools don't touch on cybersecurity at all and they are not doing very well in the IT technology area <===
Judy Baker
Read more, a MUST: http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/19515213
Via Gust MEES
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Changing your way of thinking can change your whole approach to your business. Here's how. (Great tips not just for entrepreneurs, but anyone hoping to be successful in their career.
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Excelent -- I admire Seth Godin!!!
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As unemployment for young people continues to remain high, more and more Gen Yers are looking to ...
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Gen Y will compose over 20% of our US workforce in five years.
Excellent tips in this article to reflect on when deciding whether to go the indpependent route which provides more flexibility vs. the traditional route that provides more consistent flow income flow.
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The recent A-Level and GCSE results got me thinking about what advice I would give to anyone interested in Event Management. You may be considering studying an Event Management degree and/or want ...
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Event Management is such a rewarding career! If you have ever considered an Event Management Degree, please read further.
MarieSophiePs's curator insight,
May 17, 2014 4:41 PM
How to be well prepared to work in event management world which is a really competitive area and know exactly what is going on is this sector.
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Why Athletes Need to Start Planning Now for their Second Career
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Many of us get so caught up in day-to-day work that we lose sight of whether we're on the right path. Do you enjoy going to work every day? Are you stimulated by what you do? Are you making enough to live the way you want and save for the future?
Trish Sadar's insight:
Nice reminder!
Throughout our careers we need to be consistently asking ourselves:
1. Where am I now? (In relation to my career goal & next career ladder step) 2. Where do I want to be? What does success look like? Why is it important to me? 3. How do I get there? Am I taking steps in the right direction?
Asking these questions have helped me stay on track and risk getting derailed from achieving my goals.
What are some of the things you do to stay on track?
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Jargon has a function, establishing boundaries between those “in the know” and outsiders. But it can also be a convenient cover for being too lazy to think through what is being expressed, or for lack of imagination.
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Okay....Okay....Okay, I am guilty of many of these:)
What other words or phrases have you heard that may be overused? Tell us, we want to know.
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Your career needs an internship
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Trish Sadar's insight:
First step is always.....Know thy self!
Once you know who you are, what you desire to achieve, and why it is important....now you are ready to plan!
Please read this article to remind you of important steps to take to transition careers!
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Negative feedback at work can be painful--but if you're able to turn it into a positive learning experience, it can actually be your key to a successful career.
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Constructive feedback is naturally difficult to hear. I believe that is because we need to change the way we look at the feedback.
What if we looked at feedback as a critical way to see what others see...our blindspots if you will. Seeking out feedback as our mirror is an excellent way to grow.
Perception is reality, regardless if our actions or behaviors were perceived differently than our intent. The question is if my actions and behaviors are being perceived different than my intent ....what am I going to do about it?
Could this perception impede my ability to grow my career and reach my potential?
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We asked the Johnson O'Connor Research Foundation to adapt five career aptitude tests for you to try at home--no props or proctors necessary.
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Johnson O'Connor Research Foundation was tasked with adapting five of the most popular aptitude assessments for people to take at home.
Take a look, download the ones you would like to take. Please let me know what you think....are they helpful?
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Want to work on your terms? These 10 careers feature the most and best-paying freelance openings in 2013.
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Have you ever considered a freelance career?
They are so many new career avenues opening up each day! Take a look at the article and slideshow which reveals the 10 careers that feature the most and best-paying freelance openings in 2013 -- according to their recent survey.
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In this article: Sharon Armstrong: I often encourage them to find a career coach with whom they have some chemistry. A good coach can help the individual cope with the stress of change and focus their search efforts on self-assessment and marketplace realities. They provide a structure and a method for the process. They support, challenge and hold the job seeker accountable. A coach will help the client define their career goal, develop a marketing plan, write an effective resume that markets their unique selling proposition, polish their interviewing skills and think about networking in new ways.