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My First "Board" Meeting - Dianne Lehmann
I had the opportunity to attend a meeting of the other writers (cool hunh? other writers) for the Quad Cities Business News, the advertising manager plus another sales representative, a photographer and sundry others including the woman who recruited me; she lead the meeting. It was interesting... Submitted 1 year 288 days ago.

A Career at Sea , a wife in every port! - Ieuan Dolby
Is the Career the same today as yesterday? Many seafarers are asked how they ended up at sea! Just like somebody may ask a teacher or a bricklayer why he or she became one, the answers tend to be varied and often without path to the end... Submitted 4 years 333 days ago.

Further Your Education and Your Career: The Benefits of the Two-Year Degree - Danny Davids
The job market tends to work in cycles.   When the economy is good and there are more jobs to fill than people to fill them, employers look for workers with experience in a particular industry.   When the economy is not so good, the number of available jobs decreases as the number of available... Submitted 5 years 321 days ago.

“The Apprentice” and Work Ethics - Danny Davids
As I’ve confessed in a previous article on SearchWarp (“Reality TV – No It’s Not!”), I am a big fan of “The Apprentice”.   There’s something about watching Donald Trump point his finger every week and blurt out in his own inimitable way, “You’re fired!” that appeals to me.   My interest in the... Submitted 5 years 342 days ago.

I hate my job! What should I do? - Teppie and Christina Chartomatsidis
Are you miserable with your work? Do you feel trapped because the job you hate is the only way to support yourself? Do you dread waking up every morning to go to work? Do you feel you have no purpose in life? If you do I [Teppie] have news for you, you are certainly not alone! So many people go... Submitted 226 days 13 hours ago.

Out Of A Job? Clean Up and Get Active! - - Bob Alexander
The economic recession is still going strong, depending upon which side of the political aisle you're on. British Petroleum's fiasco in the Gulf of Mexico has many struggling to make a living, while seeing their way of life virtually destroyed. There are many people out of a job right now. If... Submitted 1 year 167 days ago.

A Tribute to the Working Man—Blue Collar Workers Stand Proud - - Steve Kovacs
The movie Six Days Seven Nights was about a man and a woman (played by Anne Heche and Harrison Ford) who after an airplane crash find themselves marooned on a deserted island. Ford knew they were in deep trouble but Heche thought macho-man Ford would be able to build a boat and sail them off the... Submitted 1 year 360 days ago.

My Work in the Lab of English for Speakers of Other Languages - Ken McCreless
Greetings Fellow Travelers ... It was an especially difficult time in my life. Recently divorced with 4 children to take care of, no car, a hurt back, and making my way around using a cane, a back brace and a city bus. I had made the decision to go to school and get trained to be a... Submitted 2 years 146 days ago.

CNC Programming—No Longer A Man’s World - Sandra E. Graham
The tiny metal trucks came down the conveyor belt at an alarming rate. My job was to press the tiny axles with two tiny rubber wheels into the slots on each end of the toy trucks. At eighteen years old-straight out of the green fields of Arkansas to the hustle and bustle city of Rockford... Submitted 3 years 200 days ago.

Are You Damaging Your Career? What Not to Discuss with Co-Workers - Danny Davids
"Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me." That may have been true years ago (I doubt it), but in the 21st century, that children's rhyme needs to be tossed into the nearest recycle bin. Words can't be taken back once they've been released, and they can wound for years... Submitted 4 years 27 days ago.

Are We Having Fun Yet? - Avis Ward
"Time flies whether you're having fun or not. It's best to have fun!" - Avis Ward The U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released their Work and Employment Findings from a 2006 survey. The results, stated below, may or may not surprise you. Employed persons... Submitted 4 years 62 days ago.

Did You Hear? Three Surefire Steps to Minimize Gossip at the Office - Kate Zabriskie
It starts out innocently enough with someone in the break room saying, “Isn’t it a shame about Jack?” Clueless, you reply, “What about Jack?” “Don’t you know about his wife?” When you answer in the negative, your colleague seizes the moment to fill you in on all the gory details of Jack’s wife’s... Submitted 5 years 314 days ago.

How to Give Deserved Recognition - Patricia Morgan
Joanne had stayed late to finish the report. When she left the file on her manager’s desk, the workplace was empty and the night was dark. The next morning her boss called her into his office. He immediately pointed out a number of errors, “Your data is off by 5%. Your conclusion cannot be... Submitted 6 years 264 days ago.

The Careers and Jobs of 2012-2018 Are Out There, But It Takes Planning/Education! - - elle kynzer
What should you be doing to get the best job available, or to establish a path to an exciting career? You should be evaluating your education, abilities, strengths, and weaknesses. Todays jobs require education, at least 85% require education beyond high school. One of the biggest problems with... Submitted 44 days 14 hours ago.

Fired from My First Job and I turned Out Okay—I Think? So Can You - - Steve Kovacs
While in High School, I was in a program where I had to have a job as well as complete my scholastic “stuff”. I got a part-time job at a large family owned chain drug store called, Fox Drugs. I had an easy enough job, stocking and straightening products on shelves. Easy enough, right?... Submitted 80 days 21 hours ago.

David and Goliath as a Success Formula - a Talisman of Luck and Skill and Providence - Christofer French
A Talisman is something that helps initiate into the Mysteries. One of the greatest mysteries that mankind confronts is “making something happen”. That sounds so simple and yet it is the greatest mystery. We are all perplexed at times as to why something failed, and then... Submitted 91 days 9 hours ago.

Assistance is Critical Before That First Career and While Changing Careers - Jeff Brown
Career transition assistance is critical, especially if you didn’t get it right the first time. This is not a knock on those who are looking to change careers but rather on the educational system that dispenses knowledge but rarely if ever works closely, carefully, knowledgably, mostly... Submitted 120 days 6 hours ago.

Fine Tune Your Job Interview - - The Old Gray Mare
When seeking a job these days, you need to be armed with a stand-out, finely honed resume. This article assumes you have done your homework and your resume is getting results for you. Take advantage of some expert (and substantiated) guidance from recruiters across the country. With just a few... Submitted 153 days 10 hours ago.

College Students Opportunities For Careers With The FBI - Joel Hendon
Not too many youths consider the Federal Bureau of Investigation when they are considering and planning their future. But opportunities do abound there and the variety is exceptional. When most think of the FBI, they think of dangerous undercover work and raids on criminal strongholds or criminal... Submitted 163 days 14 hours ago.

Your Employment Values - Why Take (or Stay in) This Job? - Alan Sklover
ACTUAL CASE HISTORY: Robb, 48 and Deputy General Counsel for a world famous media conglomerate, was asked by his boss, the General Counsel, if he might be interested in succeeding him. His boss was 66, and approaching retirement; he could, if he chose, recommend Robb for the slot. And his... Submitted 307 days 2 hours ago.

Negotiating Severance: Your 6 Sources of Leverage - Alan Sklover
ACTUAL CASE HISTORY: Jacob, 62, was a seasoned business executive in managing professional sports teams. He'd worked for professional sports teams - from baseball to hockey to basketball - all his professional life. He knew all of the pioneers in ownership and development of professional sports... Submitted 349 days 3 hours ago.

How to Get a Raise, Avoiding Common Mistakes - David Levitt
In today's do you want a job, take what you can get world, it is very important to know what and what not to do to get the most out of the cat with the fat and not become canned tuna. How to get a raise and avoiding the common mistakes that get you out the door and looking to score are more... Submitted 1 year 30 days ago.

Secrets of my Success: What a Difference a Day Makes! - Bruce Horst
(Continued from here .) The story of Joseph is my favorite Bible story from the Old Testament. It's a story of lies and betrayal, which result in Joseph reaching a low point where he is in prison and almost completely forgotten about. In a 24-hour period of time, he is called upon to interpret... Submitted 1 year 96 days ago.

Workplace Persecution - Sandra Renee Hicks
Please pray for Christians and others who are persecuted in workplaces. Some Christians are even in hostile work situations because of their faith. I know of some Christian whistleblowers who suffered significantly for obeying the Lord relative to reporting workplace malfeasance. One of them, a... Submitted 1 year 110 days ago.

Learning to Think Like Da Vinci Will Aid You in Your Career and Life - Jeff Brown
In the History Channel's Da Vinci and the Code , the code has nothing to do with Dan Brown's work but refers instead to Da Vinci's work ethic, curiosity, and, most importantly, the discipline needed to keep working and moving forward, even through tumultuous times--in 15 th century Italy life was... Submitted 1 year 229 days ago.