The Career Rebel: Most Discussed Posts

How Do I Define Thee

lkaye — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:29:14 -0700

Let me count the ways. Am I my resume? Am I a brand? Am I desperately seeking someone to show me the way? If you are as confused by how you should define who and what you represent to the job world, get in line. Most people today don’t know whether they are defined by the accomplishments listed on their 3-page resume or the idea that they should somehow convince themselves they are a brand like any common household product! Knowing who you are is important of course, but knowing what you stand for when faced with your inevitable job search is essential.

Greed Is Good For Your Job Search

lkaye — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 21:22:56 -0700

Getting ahead any way you can? Why greed is good for your career, your job search and your wallet. Find creative ways to use greed to your advantage when looking for your next job.

Do You Have True Grit?

lkaye — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 11:54:15 -0800

Knowing that you will do what it takes to see it through to achieve your goal, whatever that may be, is the fighter instinct you need to develop in order to realize true success. Do you have true grit to see it through and find the job you were meant to do?

Breaking Up Is Hard To Do

lkaye — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 08:01:48 -0700

Remember when you felt secure and comfortable knowing that you were on the right career path, confident that the job you held was going to hold you long into retirement. Well, wake up now, that dream was a good one while it lasted.

Creating A Mock Interview

lkaye — Thu, 19 May 2011 13:43:59 -0700

Sometimes you think you know how you come across to others but you don’t. You may think you rock in your presentation skills, or present a cool and calm presence or think you are a superstar when it comes to nailing a job interview. When was the last time you went on a job interview and what was the outcome? I thought so! If you’ve been pounding the pavement and think you are just doing fine networking your butt off then think again. If no one has offered you a job or even given you a second look, chances are you are not the picture perfect job candidate you may think you are.

Put Up or Shut Up

lkaye — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 17:18:05 -0700

Knowing when to put yourself on the line for what you believe in these days can be a precarious task. Trusting yourself more than you trust your co-worker may be your first line of defense. Now you have to weigh the odds even when the top brass encourages you to “speak freely” under promises of providing an “open work environment.” Not true. When in doubt you have two choices: 1) Put up or, 2) Shut up.

Are You Committing Career Suicide

lkaye — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 11:21:45 -0800

Are you committing career suicide? Setting yourself up for failure whether you intend to or not? Stop sabotaging yourself and focus on how to help not hurt your career search efforts.

It's OK, Get Angry

lkaye — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 21:50:52 -0700

Frustrated about your job search? Ready to kick not only the tires? It's OK, to get angry if you are not moving in the right direction. Just remember to vent, release and move on...

Job Respect or Cash, You Choose...

lkaye — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 22:39:39 -0700

When is taking crap from your job enough? Is the paycheck worth it or do you just have really thick skin? Making a choice between finding a respectful job and what your paycheck can buy in a tough job market need not be that difficult if you know what options you have available to you.

Your Job Search Is Like An Amusement Park?

lkaye — Mon, 31 May 2010 16:38:39 -0700

Does your job search feel like you are riding the circle of life on an Amusement Park Ferris Wheel?