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How to Answer the Most Terrifying Job Interview Questions

“It’s not the hours you put in your work that count, it’s work you put in the hours.” – Sam Ewing

When you’re going to a job interview there are a number of interview questions you can naturally expect. “What are your strengths?” is simply a chance to recite the best parts of your [...]

Reinvent Your Career and Job Search – Part 1

“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” – Confucius

I ran into an old friend (metaphorically speaking) that I used to work with very early in my career. We hadn’t been in contact for probably 12 years or so even though we spent 11 years [...]

Securing the Right Job or Career Transition in the New Economy – part III

“We are ready for any unforeseen event which may or may not happen.” – George W. Bush

Author Byline: D. Lawton Author Website: http://www.CareerConnected.com

Securing the Right Job or Career Transition in the New Economy – part III

Part III – A Method to Make your Job Search More Productive Part III of a 4 [...]

The Rewards—And Risks—of Truck Driving

“There is more credit and satisfaction in being a first-rate truck driver than a tenth-rate executive.” – B. C. Forbes

America needs truck drivers. Most truck driving jobs don’t require a degree, but they do require specialized training and specific licensing. In the current economic climate, jobs in many sectors are scarce. But if you’re [...]

Dazed and Confused – College Job Search

“Been dazed and confused for so long, it’s not true.” – Jake Holmes

In college on your “own”, trying to figure out midterms, finals, spring break, dealing with roommates, meal plans, rushes, finding time to party, etc. It’s a delicate balance. At some point (hopefully after 4 years unless you are on the “5 year [...]

Getting the Right Job or Doing the Job Right?

“If You’re Not the Lead Dog, the Scenery Never Changes“  – Lewis Grizzard

When I was in college I worked as a “runner” on Wall Street during the summer (yes, it was a very long time ago and no, I’m not referring to drugs). A fairly simple job of taking securities and other important documents [...]

Unemployment is Rising: Is it Time to Upskill?

“It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.” – Aristotle

It seems like not a day goes by without another gloomy report on the news about rising levels of unemployment, businesses laying off staff and companies going out of business. Across the country, people are [...]

Securing the Right Job or Career Transition in the New Economy – part II

“Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.” – Steve Jobs

Author Byline: D. Lawton Author Website: http://www.CareerConnected.com

Part II – Traditional Job Search Methods Part II of a 4 part discussion on the job market

Traditional means used to discover and obtain new employment opportunities:

Personal networking Re-training and/or upgrading skills. Relocation to a [...]

5 Steps to Making a Fresh Start for Job Search

“The price of success is hard work, dedication to the job at hand, and the determination that whether we win or lose, we have applied the best of ourselves to the task at hand.” – Vince Lombardi

New Year, new start (right?)! Any resolutions? How many will you keep and how many will you break? [...]

When and How to Use a Headhunter

“Be like a duck. Remain calm on the surface and paddle like hell underneath.” – Michael Caine

When and how to use a headhunter are common questions and good ones to ask early in your career.  Before we can talk about when and how to use a headhunter, it is important to understand what are [...]