A good friend once wrote to me, “Complaining is great so long as it prompts action.” That’s why I don’t mind when friends complain to me about work. What I do mind is when they complain about work and then don’t do anything about it. We all make this mistake once in a while — […]
Over the past year, I have not only looked for a job in journalism, I’ve also covered hiring trends. I spend my days browsing job boards and Facebook groups dedicated to hiring and job-opening listserves and LinkedIn company updates — basically sniffing around anywhere people post jobs. My beat isn’t focused on journalism, but my […]
Whether we feel fulfilled often has a lot to do with our work (and work can mean a lot of things), as well as how we balance our work with our personal lives. There seem to be two camps of thinking on this front: 1. Find a job you love, and do not settle for […]
Eight months ago, when I blogged about feeling lost, a good number of you responded, saying you felt the same way. Your comments and emails made me realize just how universal that feeling is amongst people who are, by most measures, successful. So many of us feel unfulfilled, unsatisfied and yearning for more, even if […]
I’m helping Think Out Loud, a radio show in Oregon, with an experiment: Can a few digitally connected people help a job seeker who’s not networked online? Carol Castle worked for a paper mill in Portland, Ore., for 25 years before getting laid off two years ago, one of the recession’s many victims. She has […]
If you’re a job seeker who found your way here after hearing me on Oregon Public Broadcasting’s Think Out Loud today — Welcome! Here are a few links to help with your job search: 13 Tips for Job Hunters (because I’ve been there) The Most Effective Ways to Look for a Job How to Use […]
As part of preparing to submit my book to publishers, I’m tidying up my online presence. Because while selling a book is about the quality of the writing, the story you tell, the proposal you put together, coordinating with your literary agent and a slew of other moving parts, it’s also about having a wicked […]
Since sharing some exciting news about my new job, a few friends and readers have asked, “What worked for you in your job hunt?” There are ways to look for a job, and there are smart and strategic ways to look for a job. In this competitive market, you're far more likely to succeed if […]