Kathleen Furore – Page 7

Relating life experiences to ‘required’ job qualifications could help in your job search

January 27, 2020 at 2:21 p.m.

DEAR READERS: I recently spoke with a 20-something job seeker who saw a listing for a position he would love to have. Something that combines two of his passions: working...

How to transition from a career in the classroom to a new profession

January 23, 2020 at 11:24 a.m.

DEAR READERS: There has been a lot of press over the past year or so about teachers leaving or thinking of leaving the profession due to stagnant wages and job...

Get a job or head straight to grad school?

January 21, 2020 at 4:52 p.m.

DEAR READERS: A lot of college seniors think about the immediate future as they launch the last leg of their undergraduate journey. What should they ask themselves when they're trying...

Taking the road less traveled is a trend for 20-somethings charting their career paths

January 15, 2020 at 4:31 p.m.

DEAR READERS: As the parent of two 20-somethings, I often find myself in conversations with other parents about our offspring's careers. One thing that comes up frequently is the fact...

How to handle ageism during your job search

January 13, 2020 at 12:17 p.m.

DEAR READERS: Over the holidays, I ran into several acquaintances I hadn't spoken with for quite some time. Given all the hype about low unemployment, I was surprised to learn...

Tips for negotiating a raise

March 30, 2020 at 10:16 a.m.

DEAR READERS: I recently spoke with someone who has been at his job for two years and enjoys the work and the company he works for. However, he is at...

Should you include details about your side gig during your job search?

January 6, 2020 at 4:53 p.m.

DEAR READERS: Many people have what they call "side gigs" — either for the sole purpose of making more money or, often, to be able to engage in a passion...

How to incorporate your personal brand into your job search materials

January 3, 2020 at 2:36 p.m.

DEAR READERS: I've read about the importance of establishing a "personal brand." But I've never really understood what establishing your own brand entails, and how job seekers can incorporate elements...

How to help your staffers set realistic goals for the year ahead

December 30, 2019 at 4:46 p.m.

DEAR READERS: The end of the year is always a good time to take stock of where you've been and where you'd like be. With 2020 just around the corner,...

Beware of job-hunting scams

December 26, 2019 at 11:30 a.m.

DEAR READERS: As I was researching ideas, I discovered a topic that I had never heard about before: job-hunting scams. I knew about credit card scams and Social Security scams;...

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