The economy is rough nowadays, and with mass lay-offs and plenty of discouragement, its a good idea to look for career advice to change your focus to something you can be passionate about. The difference between a job and a career is that the first option is labor oriented and usually does not have much...

If you interview a number of really successful people, you will find a common thread to the reason for their success. That common thread is passion. Successful people are driven by passion for their career. Notice the choice of the word career, not job. These people do not view their profession as a job,...

From time to time, we can all use some good career advice, and new graduates in particular often need some guidance to get them started on the right career path, and to land that all-important first job. The job market these days is tight, and many Americans are feeling the pinch. New graduates, especially,...

According to Merriam-Webster, destiny is defined as a predetermined course of events often held to be an irresistible power or agency. Whether you believe that your destiny is determined by a higher power or not, one thing is certain – we all have special gifts that we have been endowed with since...

Taking some time off to re-energize the batteries and re-acquaint yourself to your spouse and children after a 2009 layoff may be a good idea. Remember that the situation of unemployment affects everyone in the family, not just you. Children are very sensitive to the changes in the household and it is...

People born between 1982 and 2000 the so-called Generation Y – represent 28% of the Australian population and worldwide, are the largest generational sector since the post-war baby boomer explosion of 1946-1964. It’s important, therefore, to understand who they are, why they are different and...

Unless you’re just about to begin your career, you’re almost certainly familiar with a “job description” which consists of one or more pages listing your job title and a dozen or more of your responsibilities. Job descriptions exist because employees are very expensive, so smart...