Myth - A New Job Will Change My Life

For some people, a new job (or some other external change) could be absolutely the right next choice. However, it’s always worth probing more deeply to see if changes in perspectives, behaviors and other aspects of your work and life could create the shift you seek in more enduring ways than just a change of carpeting to another job, relationship or condo. Read More

Over 40? Out Of Work? Make This The Best Time Of Your Life

By Craig Nathanson – Take a new approach Right now millions of Americans are either out of work, recently laid off, or afraid of being laid off. There are millions more, who simply work at jobs, which provide no meaning. They work only in order to get a paycheck. Stop feeling sorry for yourself Society norms make it easy » Read More

Job Search: Be a Problem-Solver…not an applicant!

Today I was reading through author Ford Myers “Top 5 Career Tips” (from his new book: “Get the Job You Want, Even When No One’s Hiring”)… one of the things that he said that really jumped out is “You need to stop acting like an applicant, and start acting like a problem solver.” This is so » Read More

Three Networking Tips from the Pros

Guest post by Kevin Donlin – This week I’m re-running three of the best networking tips I’ve found recently to help you find a job faster. These proven networking tactics get results in good times and in bad. Which can you try today? 1) Network with the Recently Departed David Perry, author of “Guerrilla Marketing For Job Hunters 2.0,” shares » Read More

Job Search Check List

Are you beginning to get up everyday and wonder what step to take next in your job search efforts?  Is it becoming overwhelming trying to remember what you have done and what you still need to do? If you’re hitting a wall the best thing to do is to get a plan in order and a » Read More

Job Search Pointers

Passing on some quick links that I’ve found in the news that you may want to review if you’re in job search mode: BNet.com - article on dealing with stress during a stressful economy - good tips BNet.com - article on recession survival tips for older managers SF Examiner - using Twitter as part of your job search WSAW.com » Read More

Job Spotting - Week of July 13th

More openings I’ve come across - pass them on if you know someone who is searching, there may be a fit. – Network Administrator – Pembroke Pines, FL Area – Local Candidates only please My client is looking for a Network Admin who is certified MCSE in 2003 at the lasts with ten years of server administration » Read More

Job Seekers Hold on Tight, Stay Positive & Don’t Let Go!

Guest Post - Heather Gardner…our FiredUP Careers featured expert – Looking for a job right now is tough. But hang in there, hold on tight and keep the job search momentum going. It’s amazing how much opportunity will come your way if you lay a solid foundation, nurture and continually build what you start.  I talk to » Read More

Are you Introverted or Extroverted…do you really know?

Well - if you don’t know for sure you probably have an inkling.  I don’t profess to be an expert at this stuff…but, suffice to say that extroverts are usually on the prowl for new acquaintances, we (because I am one!) tend to really like to engage with people and share all kinds of things » Read More

What’s your Personality Type?

Have you ever checked in to YOU?  You might be surprised at what you will find.  Gaining a better understanding of yourself can help in so many ways - for example are you introverted yet working in midst of continual people interaction and finding yourself just exhausted?  Or, are you extroverted and working in a » Read More

Job Connections for Finance Professionals

Here is a great website you might want to check out if you’re a finance professional - OneWire The basics are that you create a profile (I know… a lot of sites have profile builders, but this one is just for finance job connections) and then OneWire takes over to match you up with applicable finance » Read More

FiredUP Careers and PersonalityType.com Team Up

Another exciting venture for FiredUP Careers - here is our press release…be sure to take your “free” personality test!  – FiredUP Careers and PersonalityType.com team to provide job seekers with a new FREE resource July 6, 2009, Los Gatos, CA – FiredUP Careers, a uniquely focused career coaching company, announced today that it has teamed with » Read More

FiredUP Careers and Job Re-Joov team together

We’re excited to team up with Job Re-Joov… here is the press release: FiredUP Careers and Job Re-Joov team together - bringing job seekers top quality resources along with ‘encouragement’ to win the job! June 30, 2009, Los Gatos, CA – FiredUP Careers, a uniquely focused career coaching company, announced today that it has teamed with the » Read More

Job Spotting - Week of July 6th

Recent openings I’ve come across - scroll down and pass along if you know someone else who is looking: Systems Analyst Operations Position Available in Miami, Florida This position is responsible for working in a cross-functional environment and partnering with internal users to provide day to day support, define business and technical requirements, develop recommendations, and implement, » Read More