Common Misconceptions About Career Management

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 12:00:00 AM GMT

By Ford R. Myers, President - Career Potential, LLC

You get your clothes cleaned when they're dirty. You pay your bills each month. You see your...

When a Good Job Turns into a Bad Trap

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 12:00:00 AM GMT

When you have what most people consider a "good" job, it is easy to feel obligated to stay where you are. After all, you have what most people want, right? It may be true most people settle for a "good" job, but then there are some of us who aren't satisfied with that. We want work that feeds our passion. Work that has meaning that extends beyond a paycheck. And we need work that lends itself to the...

Ready to Quit Your Job? Read This First

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 12:00:00 AM GMT

A recent survey showed that nearly one in three U.S. workers (32 percent) is seriously considering leaving his or her current job. Another 21 percent said they view their current employer unfavorably and have hit rock bottom in terms of commitment to the job and motivation. That means half of the American workforce is miserable and a third is at the breaking point.

Is the 'Mommy Track' Still Taboo?

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 12:00:00 AM GMT

In Saturdays WSJ, writer Virginia Postrel has a retrospective on the Mommy Track. She takes us back to a controversial 1989 Harvard Business Review article by Felice N. Schwartz called Management Women and the New Facts of Life. Schwartz started with the fact that not all working women want the same things. Some are chiefly career-focused, making the same trade-offs traditionally made by the...

Consider These Questions Before Pursuing an Advanced Degree

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 12:00:00 AM GMT

Pursuing an advanced degree has long been considered a good career move. While the decision often depends on an individual's field of work, most employers are impressed by applicants with advanced degrees. In the current economic climate, however, the value of advanced degrees has become a point of contention. With so many people unemployed, one argument goes that an advanced degree can make a given...

What???s Next? Ten Tips for Career Changers

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 12:00:00 AM GMT

A police officer turned music agent. A Navy captain who became a circus manager. A botanist who traded plants for making chocolate. Those are a few stories of major career changes from the baby boomers and retirees I interviewed for my book, Whats Next? Follow Your Passion and Find Your Dream Job. Each one faced a different set of challenges. But their stories reveal common threads.

How to Ensure Smooth Transition to a New Job

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 12:00:00 AM GMT

Youve landed a new job. If you are interested in building a successful career, dont burn bridges to the past as you move on. Here are 13 steps you can take to help make the transition a positive step toward your career goals. First of all, be doubly sure you are making the move for the right reasons that in total mean a step forward on your career path. If you are making a change for negative reasons...

When Changing Careers, Avoid These Pitfalls

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT

Changing careers is seldom easy, but too many people make it even harder on themselves. Some all but guarantee their own failure, simply because of the way they approach the transition. If youre considering a career change, avoid these 7 common pitfalls:

50 Steps to Finding a New Job

Thu, 20 May 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT

The Guardian -- Changing career is never easy, but it helps if you know where to start, who to target and how to succeed at interview. Graham Snowdon asks the experts for a few pointers. Make the first move...

Careers for Lab Professionals Who Want to Get Off the Bench: Molecular, Cyto, Histo, Med Tech, etc.

Thu, 13 May 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT

Careers for Lab Professionals Who Want to Get Off the Bench: Molecular, Cyto, Histo, Med Tech, etc.

Sound Advice for Those Switching Jobs

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT

NJ.com -- In todays tight job market, many people are thinking about changing careers some because there is no longer a demand for what they were doing and others who feel that, as long as they are looking for new employment, they might as well find a career they really want.

The Top 4 Career Change Cover Letter Tips

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT

How to Transition from a Research Position to a Job in the Biotechnology Sector

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 12:00:00 AM GMT

Overview

Biotechnology continues to provide groundbreaking discoveries to fight diseases, improve production, improve the environment and make manufacturing more profitable. People working in this industry enjoy excellent pay and benefits. Research and development, manufacturing and production, quality control and quality assurance, sales and marketing, business and management, and...

Turn Your Job Loss Into Opportunity to Redirect Your Career

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:00:00 AM GMT

How to Switch Careers in a Recession

Thu, 28 May 2009 12:00:00 AM GMT

Career Changers After Age 50 Are Permanently Worse Off

Thu, 21 May 2009 12:00:00 AM GMT

Success Tips for Re-Entering the Workforce

Thu, 07 May 2009 12:00:00 AM GMT

Building Your Brand for a Career Change

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:00:00 AM GMT

Should You Switch Jobs in a Recession?

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 12:00:00 AM GMT

US News -- You hate your job. The work is boring, your boss annoys you, you share an office with someone who insists on taking all her calls on speakerphone, and you're pretty sure the guy down the hall uses your photo as his screensaver. Or maybe you like your job all right but you saw a higher-paying opening at another company that you'd be perfect for. But in such a bad economy, should you think...

Wider Scope: How to Move from Engineer to Manager

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 12:00:00 AM GMT

Device Link -- The career paths of many engineers and scientists working for medical device companies often involve a promotion to a management position. The reasons engineers choose to pursue this path can range from taking on new challenges to being able to contribute to a companys goals. Sometimes it is simply to make more money or gain prestige.

Tips to Make a Career Switch to the Medical Devices and Diagnostics Industry

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT

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Tips to Make a Career Switch to the Medical Devices and Diagnostics Industry
By John Chambers

While medical device and diagnostics...

Sarah Palin Candidacy Sparks Working Moms Debate

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT

MSNBC -- For most working mothers, the third day after giving birth to a new baby is still a whirlwind of joy, sleep deprivation and recovery. For Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, it also was time to go back to work.

When Ex-Employees Vent, or Reinvent

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT

NYT -- AS layoffs around the country continue to make headlines, some among the newly unemployed are venting their frustrations by posting their stories and grievances online, on blogs and other Web sites. Others are using the occasion as an impetus to start their own businesses. In both cases, people may attract the wrath of a former employer if it thinks they used or exposed confidential information...

What to Do After a Layoff

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT

By ERIN CHAMBERS (WSJ) -- If a layoff is looming, you'll no doubt feel panicked. But don't let your anger or anxiety get in the way of tying up loose ends or securing your personal files--or getting back on your feet. Read full article below.

5 Steps to Starting a Second Career

Wed, 05 Dec 2007 12:00:00 AM GMT

By Kerry Hannon (US News) -- Who doesn't fantasize about a second career? Especially if you've worked in the same field for 20 or 25 years, been there and done that, accomplished most of what you set out to do, and run out of fresh challenges. Maybe you feel you have talents that are going to waste. Or there's something you've always wanted to do that's calling louder and louder. Or like millions of...

When the Entrepreneurial Bug Bites

Wed, 05 Dec 2007 12:00:00 AM GMT

By James Thomson (Smart Company) -- Many people think that entrepreneurial people have some magic, in-built gene. You know the sort of story at the age of five, these natural-born entrepreneurs start their first lemonade stand. Later, they drop out of uni to start some sort of company in the garage and a few years later strike it rich when they invent a fabulous product. Read full article below.

You've Landed Your Dream Job. Now What Do You do?

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 12:00:00 AM GMT

After landing your dream job, it is common to take a moment of reprieve and start working hard. Instead, you should start job searching for your next job advises Penelope Trunk, author of "The Brazen Careerist." She says job changing is good for people's careers because it builds your network faster and keeps you more engaged in your work. The endless job search has emerged as a salient workplace...

8 Signs It's Time to Change Jobs

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 12:00:00 AM GMT

It's best to move on before you get fired, lose your sanity, or both. Fortune's Anne Fisher offers eight ways to tell if your job is in jeopardy. 1. You don't fit in. 2. Your boss doesn't like you and you don't like him or her. 3. Your peers don't like you. Read full article below.

From Ivy League to Dead-End Job

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 12:00:00 AM GMT

After three months working for a big company, a new grad is being given only the most routine assignments. Is it time to quit? Fortune's Anne Fisher explains.

Six Small Steps on the Way to a Plan

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 12:00:00 AM GMT

By Mary Ellen Slayter (Washington Post) -- Career planning can be overwhelming. So many of the decisions can be so . . . huge. Should you switch jobs, or is a whole new career in order? Move across the country in hopes of scoring a raise, a more modest cost of living, or maybe just regular hours? Perhaps you're thinking of dropping out of the workforce for a while to concentrate on family or go to...

Making a Career Change

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 12:00:00 AM GMT

By DIANA RANSOM --Say you want to quit your job in sales to become a bartender. Or maybe you're ready to bag your law practice and open up that caf you've been dreaming about since undergraduate school.

Tips to Resign Your Job with Professionalism and Pride

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 12:00:00 AM GMT

Written by Editor Choice -- Congratulations! You just got an offer for a wonderful new job. There's just one catch. You have to say good-by to your current employer. Here are some guidelines to move to your next position with grace and style.

Exit Your Current Job By Building Bonds, Not Lobbing Bombs

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 12:00:00 AM GMT

A graceful exit strategy requires careful planning. You should draft an upbeat explanation that includes praise for the skills acquired on the job. Rehearse your remarks before giving notice in person. Read full article below.

Expect Some Bumps in the Road If You're Making a Career Change

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 12:00:00 AM GMT

You would think workers in their 20s and 30s would be less daunted by the thought of career change. They're young, right? It seems obvious to make a change before you're saddled with a mortgage, college tuition, older parents to assist and all the obligations that weigh on you at mid-life. But many young workers see it differently. The young and the restless can make tentative career-changers, because...

How to Give Notice

Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:00:00 AM GMT

Dear Liz, I have been hotly pursuing a job opportunity for the past six weeks, and yesterday I signed the offer letter. I was over the moon until I got home and thought about giving notice at my current job. Now I can't sleep and I'm a nervous wreck. This new job is perfect for me, but I don't know I will find the courage to tell my boss I'm leaving. I am terrified. My boss is a great guy and I know...

Changing Jobs: Should You Stay or Should You Go?

Wed, 18 Jul 2007 12:00:00 AM GMT

With U.S. unemployment fairly low at a level of 4.5 percent in recent months, companies must compete for good workers. For employees, this means more job offers might be coming through -- even for those in a healthy position already. If you're looking to upgrade your career, and have one or more opportunities, compare pay and benefits from each. Ask each employer -- current and prospective -- for...

To Relocate or Not to Relocate?

Thu, 05 Jul 2007 12:00:00 AM GMT

NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- So your employer has asked you to move to another job in another city. Resist saying yes immediately. Instead, find out precisely what's being offered to you. It's easy to underestimate the adjustment that a move will require.

How to Know When It's Time to Go

Wed, 20 Jun 2007 12:00:00 AM GMT

Q. How does one know when it's time to retire? Financially, I could retire now. But how will I know when it's the right time emotionally? I love working in my field, but I'm becoming dissatisfied with my job. I find myself vacillating between thinking about retirement and planning to keep this job for a few more years. I'm not sure what I'd do with my time if I didn't work. More...

With Pharmaceutical Companies Outsourcing Drug Testing, Jobs in Clinical Research Are Growing Fast

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 12:00:00 AM GMT

If you are considering a career in clinical research, your timing could not be better. Pharmaceutical companies are increasingly opting to outsource clinical testing of potential new drugs. This shift is fuelling massive growth among the contract research organizations (CROs) engaged in doing the work a trend that seems likely to continue for some time.

Signs It May Be Time to Quit (Just Kiddin' Version)

Wed, 06 Jun 2007 12:00:00 AM GMT

By Cynthia M Piccolo

The Top 10 Signs That it May Be Time to Quit:

Your boss suggests that you may want to quit.

You return from two weeks of vacation and no one had noticed that you'd been away.

You're never sure that you've left...

Signs It May be Time to Quit

Wed, 30 May 2007 12:00:00 AM GMT

By Cynthia M Piccolo

Even the most contented employee thinks about quitting from time to time, and it's often attached to news of the next record-breaking lottery jackpot. But fantasies aside, there are many factors that can signal that it's time for you to look for...

Make the Most of Job Changes, Retirement Assets

Wed, 30 May 2007 12:00:00 AM GMT

Did you know that the average American changes jobs once every four years? The result is that many of us have several different retirement accounts with a number of employers and financial providers. And in many cases, this money can be left to stagnate in investments that aren't geared to your specific needs.

Half of Employees Never Consider Leaving Pharmaceuticals and Medical Sector

Wed, 30 May 2007 12:00:00 AM GMT

More than three in 10 employees in the medical and pharmaceuticals sector have served more than 10 years in the industry, and half claim to have never considered leaving, research has found.

Rules, Benefits Reflect Look of Work Force

Mon, 21 May 2007 12:00:00 AM GMT

As workers get older or retire, companies need to adapt and be more flexible. Businesses should consider the value of finding continued roles for the 55-plus population. According to Delaware AARP Director Lucretia Young, there will be more jobs than workers as the baby boomer population begins to retire.

Returning to Work? These Skills Will Help You Get Started with Your Career Re-entry

Mon, 21 May 2007 12:00:00 AM GMT

Q You have been a stay-at-home mother for years, and you are considering re-entering the work force. Will you find fulfilling work?
A Absolutely. You haven't been paid, but you've still been working. Moms often fail to see that while raising children, they were honing skills in time management, people management and organization, said Jen Singer, creator of MamaSaid.net, a site for stay-at-home...

Careers in Biotech and Pharma: The Right Fit

Fri, 27 Apr 2007 12:00:00 AM GMT

To work in biotech or pharma? For newly minted Ph.D.s as well as postdocs considering jobs in industry, that frequently may be the question. The answer, however, may be that it does not matter. Pharmaceutical companies are increasingly acquiring biotech companies to broaden their portfolios, and some biotech companies have grown so diverse that they resemble pharmaceutical companies. "The line between...

The Re-Beginners

Mon, 11 Dec 2006 12:00:00 AM GMT

By Peter Weddle -- Every person in transition has their own unique set of attributes and circumstances that define the nature of the challenge they face in finding a new or better job. Some job seekers have hard-to-find skills and move quickly from one employment situation to another. Others experience a far more difficult journey, complicated by age, gender or ethnic prejudice. And, still others...

Is an MBA for You?

Tue, 25 Jul 2006 12:00:00 AM GMT

By Cynthia M Piccolo

These days, when people consider doing an advanced degree, their thoughts often turn towards an MBA. Why an MBA over another degree? It's a general degree that opens many doors (e.g. finance, HR, consulting, management) in many industries (e.g. life sciences...

The Lure of Foreign Lands

Thu, 22 Jun 2006 12:00:00 AM GMT

By Cynthia M Piccolo

So the time has come for you to move on. But where? The company down the street, the company in the next city, or something farther afield? Consider working abroad, but remember it's not for everyone. So as the excitement of a foreign adventure...

Rapidly Evolving Careers: Radiology Technology

Thu, 02 Mar 2006 12:00:00 AM GMT

By Donna Olmstead

In North America, one in 10 people has some kind of diagnostic imaging procedure every year. These procedures are highly diverse, ranging from a chest X-ray that takes a static photograph, to a functional magnetic resonance image...

Lab Techs of Tomorrow

Tue, 14 Feb 2006 12:00:00 AM GMT

By Bernadette Seward

Automation of laboratories offers opportunities for medical laboratory technologists.

What can medical laboratory technologists (MLTS) do today to prepare for the laboratory of the future? Opinions vary. The National Accrediting Agency for...

Time to Quit?

Thu, 02 Feb 2006 12:00:00 AM GMT

By Mark Grzeskowiak

In her book, What Next?, Barbara Moses provides readers with a useful checklist to help them decide if it's time to quit. Mixed in with suggestions such as whether we've tried to make changes at work, recognized the "toxicity" of our workplace, and gotten...

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Common Misconceptions About Career Management

When a Good Job Turns into a Bad Trap

Ready to Quit Your Job? Read This First

Is the 'Mommy Track' Still Taboo?

Consider These Questions Before Pursuing an Advanced Degree

What???s Next? Ten Tips for Career Changers

How to Ensure Smooth Transition to a New Job

When Changing Careers, Avoid These Pitfalls

50 Steps to Finding a New Job

Careers for Lab Professionals Who Want to Get Off the Bench: Molecular, Cyto, Histo, Med Tech, etc.

Sound Advice for Those Switching Jobs

The Top 4 Career Change Cover Letter Tips

How to Transition from a Research Position to a Job in the Biotechnology Sector

Turn Your Job Loss Into Opportunity to Redirect Your Career

How to Switch Careers in a Recession

Career Changers After Age 50 Are Permanently Worse Off

Success Tips for Re-Entering the Workforce

Building Your Brand for a Career Change

Should You Switch Jobs in a Recession?

Wider Scope: How to Move from Engineer to Manager

Tips to Make a Career Switch to the Medical Devices and Diagnostics Industry

Sarah Palin Candidacy Sparks Working Moms Debate

When Ex-Employees Vent, or Reinvent

What to Do After a Layoff

5 Steps to Starting a Second Career

When the Entrepreneurial Bug Bites

You've Landed Your Dream Job. Now What Do You do?

8 Signs It's Time to Change Jobs

From Ivy League to Dead-End Job

Six Small Steps on the Way to a Plan

Making a Career Change

Tips to Resign Your Job with Professionalism and Pride

Exit Your Current Job By Building Bonds, Not Lobbing Bombs

Expect Some Bumps in the Road If You're Making a Career Change

How to Give Notice

Changing Jobs: Should You Stay or Should You Go?

To Relocate or Not to Relocate?

How to Know When It's Time to Go

With Pharmaceutical Companies Outsourcing Drug Testing, Jobs in Clinical Research Are Growing Fast

Signs It May Be Time to Quit (Just Kiddin' Version)

Signs It May be Time to Quit

Make the Most of Job Changes, Retirement Assets

Half of Employees Never Consider Leaving Pharmaceuticals and Medical Sector

Rules, Benefits Reflect Look of Work Force

Returning to Work? These Skills Will Help You Get Started with Your Career Re-entry

Careers in Biotech and Pharma: The Right Fit

The Re-Beginners

Is an MBA for You?

The Lure of Foreign Lands

Rapidly Evolving Careers: Radiology Technology

Lab Techs of Tomorrow

Time to Quit?