12/26/08: Top Career Posts
Every week I check dozens of “career” blogs and other online publications, looking for things that will help you find a job, get promoted, develop your skills, and keep everything in perspective and balance. Here’s the pick of the lot for this week. I’m pointing you to items about changing your career, what to worry about, getting connected, New Year’s resolutions, and what’s important.
From Management Craft: 12 Steps to Changing Your Career
“Ok, the economy has officially tanked and you already know job security is about as real as Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy and the Easter Bunny. You feel it’s time to do something else with your life, but you’re not sure if this is the best time to change careers. Well, guess what: there’s no perfect time to make that perfect move, so don’t wait for some promising sign to spur you into action. If you want a new career, go for it. And here are twelve steps to help make your career change a little easier.”
Wally’s Comment: This guest post from Barbara Poole has some solid guidance for you if you’re thinking about changing careers.
From What would Dad Say: I’m No Career Coach Yet, But If I Were:
“I’d tell you to not worry so much about your resume. Worry first about what you want to do, where you want to work, who you need to talk with, and how you are going to get an interview. First.”
Wally’s Comment: It’s easy to focus on things that seem important, but are really far from the center of the life satisfaction target.
From MSNBC: Out of work? It’s time to get connected
“Social networking sites can connect you with hundreds of people you probably wouldn’t be able to hook up with in traditional job-seeking ways, but they are by no means a silver bullet for the unemployed. ”
Wally’s Comment: Why and how social networking sites really can help.
From Brazen Careerist: The 10 Most Common New Year’s Resolutions – Is Yours On Here?
“I am not much of a supporter of new year resolutions, I don’t like waiting around for a specific date to make positive life changes. That said, I guess some people don’t really think about making positive life changes until the new year rolls around. Out of curiosity, I did a little digging to see what seemed to be the most common new year resolutions that people strive for. It probably isn’t much of a surprise that more than a few are financial goals…”
Wally’s Comment: It’s coming up on New Year’s resolution time. So here’s a good post to get you thinking about them.
From CEO Blog – Time Leadership: What I learned from Mark
“The snow is beautiful today. One of my blog rules is to blog only when I am optimistic and upbeat. I thought I would not blog until I got over Mark. But I also know I need to live.”
Wally’s Comment: Jim Estill, the author of this blog, lost his brother, Mark, just before Christmas. If you’re pondering your life and what to do with the rest of it, you should read this post.