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Posts tagged "career management"

Have you Helped Others Find a Job? You Should.

Have you Helped Others Find a Job? You Should.
With so many of you being out of work and seriously frustrated by finding a new job for yourself, the thought of helping others is probably not even on your radar! Yet, it should be. When you help others, you make vital connections that can help you down the line in your own career. So... Read more »
By Terri Lee Ryan,
May 7, 2012 at 4:21 pm
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Stepping Up Your Job Search

Stepping Up Your Job Search
With unemployment at a stubborn 9.4% in Illinois, the quest for a new job is still a challenge for most.  The U.S.unemployment rate is at 8.3%; considerably lower, but still not an acceptable number for most Americans.  This economy is poised for a slow recovery, with the number of jobs lagging behind corporate profits. Many... Read more »
By Terri Lee Ryan,
March 21, 2012 at 3:33 pm
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The Facts on Social Media Recruiting

The Facts on Social Media Recruiting
  Social media sites lead the way in finding jobs. Social media and referrals top all other categories for Increased Investment. Almost 2/3 of employers have now made successful hires through social networks, and a majority of companies plan to invest more in social recruiting in the coming year. Here are some facts presented by... Read more »
By Terri Lee Ryan,
February 16, 2012 at 4:24 pm
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A Guaranteed Way to Find a Job! One Woman's Journey

I met with Dara O’Regan today to interview her for a blog for the company, B Organized, only to be intrigued by her success story in finding not only a job, but a new career in organization!  As I listened to her talk about what her company does, I was impressed with her enthusiasm about... Read more »
By Terri Lee Ryan,
February 20, 2011 at 4:03 pm
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What's It Like to Be Unemployed?

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Most of us have been unemployed at some juncture in our careers.  Whether it was for two weeks or two months, it was a painful process not knowing if and when we were going to find employment.  Some had unemployment benefits to help pay the rent, others were forced to quit a toxic job environment... Read more »
By Terri Lee Ryan,
February 7, 2011 at 11:46 am
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CEO, Dress for Success Worldwide Offers Tips on Getting Hired in a Tough Economy

CEO, Dress for Success Worldwide Offers Tips on Getting Hired in a Tough Economy
One of my favorite not-for-profit organizations for job seekers trying to get hired in this tough economy is Dress for Success Worldwide.  Founded in 1997 by Nancy Lublin in New York, it promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women... Read more »
By Terri Lee Ryan,
December 5, 2010 at 3:41 pm
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Has LinkedIn Replaced Facebook for Networking?

Has LinkedIn Replaced Facebook for Networking?
LinkedIn Users Is LinkedIn becoming the new Facebook for correspondence on the internet? More businesses and job seekers are using this web site with greater frequency to connect to people that can help them with their personal brand, networking and to find a new job.  The major corporations like IBM Global Services, Kraft Foods, and... Read more »
By Terri Lee Ryan,
September 29, 2010 at 4:04 pm
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No "Golden Parachute" for Workers: Manage Your Own Career

No "Golden Parachute" for Workers: Manage Your Own Career
There was a time in the job market when employees worked at the same company for their entire career.  They were taken care of with generous benefits, company paid health insurance, eminent promotions, a pension and a retirement party, with a gold watch for a gift. IBM, Kraft, and Jenner and Block were the places... Read more »
By Terri Lee Ryan,
September 15, 2010 at 9:52 am
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Should You Have Your Own Reality Show?

Should You Have Your Own Reality Show?
  It seems these days that everyone is either watching or talking about Reality shows. They’ve seemed to have taken over TV programming over the past few years.  Yet, the first Reality Show, Reel World, was conceived almost 20 years ago and is still on MTV.  Are Reality Shows the easy path to fame and... Read more »
By Terri Lee Ryan,
August 30, 2010 at 5:25 pm
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Do You Really Know How to Network?

Do You Really Know How to Network?
Want that job at IBM, Boeing or Google?  Are you still looking for employment?  Maybe it’s not the economy that’s holding you back!  It could be that you are not a very good net worker. The essence of developing and maintaining business relationships are rooted in having excellent manners, of which, we sometimes forget. This... Read more »
By Terri Lee Ryan,
August 30, 2010 at 9:27 am
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