LETTER OF THE MONTH

J.T.: We love to hear from readers who share what they’ve learned while in the job market. Today we hear from Beth, who turned around unwelcome news about an interview situation. Read the rest of this entry »

Dear J.T. & Dale: I accepted a job with a CPA firm and the environment was unbearable; plus, they changed the waiting period on my medical benefits from 30 to 60 days, after I started. I resigned after three months, relocated, and now I’m looking for employment. What is the best way to job search? I have registered with a temp agency, but want to remain available to search for full time. — Marian Read the rest of this entry »

Dale: Time for our monthly recommendations of career resources. Recently, I have been taken with a book called “The Back of the Napkin,” by Dan Roam. It’s about communicating ideas visually, particularly with drawings, as if jotting ideas on the back of a napkin. Read the rest of this entry »

Dear J.T. & Dale: Two years ago, my family and I relocated to the Southeast. We are eager to return to the Northeast. Will it hamper my job search if I use my current address on my resume? I have family in the area where I’ll be moving to, and could “borrow” their address for my resume. — Brad Read the rest of this entry »

Dear J.T. & Dale: I’ll be a senior in college this coming year, and I am scared to graduate. My parents, who couldn’t afford college, keep telling me how lucky I am. If I hear, “Don’t worry, you can be anything you want because you’ve got an education,” one more time, I think I’ll be sick. I have no idea what I want to do, the economy is terrible and I’ve got student loans that will kick in when I’m done. I’m stressing out! — Nate Read the rest of this entry »

Dear J.T. & Dale: I’ve been at my current job for a year, but this fall my hours will be cut to part time, and I want to look for something new. At my previous job, I was “let go,” mainly because of a lack of experience. How should I manage my references? — Roni Read the rest of this entry »

Dear J.T. & Dale: Are we now to actively pursue both “networking” (face-to-face and personal meetings) as well as “Internet-working”? It almost seems like double work — if one is ultimately going to be invited in for interviews due to “knowing somebody who knows somebody,” then what is the value of spending time and energy at the keyboard? — Elizabeth Read the rest of this entry »

Dear J.T. & Dale: I’m lost. I don’t like my job, and I can’t think of a single career I want to pursue. It’s tough to even get out of bed in the morning. Where do I find passion for work? — Evan Read the rest of this entry »

J.T.: I am constantly asked for information on how professional women who’ve chosen to stay at home with their children can re-enter the work force. There’s a Web site for moms looking to re-enter the paid work force on their terms: YourOnRamp.com. This site’s dedication to a target audience of moms is very helpful. Read the rest of this entry »

A great career identity (how you position yourself in the workplace to achieve success) requires smart personal branding (strategy and execution of a marketing plan to position you as highly employable).

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