Career Change

Six Job Hunting Mistakes of Older Workers, and How to Avoid Them

Mark Miller | Posted 11.11.2009 | Business


Mark Miller

Many baby boomers were planning on working well past retirement before the economy crashed last year. Now, working longer has become an imperative for many.

Leaving the Law, Part Two: A Different Kind of Green

Laura A. Hutchings | Posted 10.24.2009 | Denver


Laura A. Hutchings

In May of this year, I left my post as an associate at a large international law firm to stake my claim in the Wild West of Colorado's clean energy economy.

Leaving the Law, Part One: Why I Chose My Second Bedroom Over the Corner Office

Laura A. Hutchings | Posted 11.15.2009 | Denver


Laura A. Hutchings

Somewhere in the kitchen of my summer sublet apartment on the hill in Boulder, grinding chicken livers, I came to believe that no one would ever take me seriously without a law degree.

Career Transitions: 'I Hate My Job. Now What?'

Srinivasan Pillay | Posted 10.17.2009 | Living


Srinivasan Pillay

People run into problems because they often feel as though they cannot be committed until they find a new and better job. However, this very thought may be standing in the way of the change.

What is Work? Career Satisfaction for a Global Youth Culture

Sharon Glassman | Posted 09.20.2009 | Living


Sharon Glassman

Young people worldwide have become a cohort connected by companies, products and media. And job seekers would do well to do so, too.

How to Spot a Bad Boss

Nicole Williams | Posted 09.06.2009 | Living


Nicole Williams

The perfectly balanced boss doesn't exist, and plenty of god awful ones do. Here are some common red flags before you accept that new job offer...

The Silver Lining of Job Loss

Rick Smith | Posted 09.05.2009 | Business


Rick Smith

Personal evolution works best under conditions that most favor variation and change. It is your incompetence, not your successes, which often lead you to the path that is uniquely right for you.

Age, Writing and Workshops

Marcia DeSanctis | Posted 08.30.2009 | Living


Marcia DeSanctis

Any idea that I was still a young woman was temporarily dispelled the first few days of the annual Tin House Writers Conference at Reed College in Portland Oregon.

What is Work? Finding Your True Career in Life's Second Act

Sharon Glassman | Posted 08.10.2009 | Living


Sharon Glassman

Seconds acts are ours for the making. This concept was brought home to me as I chatted with John Sherman III -- a man whose professional story embodies the "yes, we can!" principle of positive second pro-act-ion.

What Is Your Primary Color? And How Will It Impact Your Career?

Rick Smith | Posted 08.10.2009 | Business


Rick Smith

This assessment can help you identify your own unique Primary Color - that point on the spectrum that is unique to your greatest strengths and passions.

Keep Your New Boss From Ripping Your Job Apart

Fred Whelan and Gladys Stone | Posted 07.19.2009 | Business


Fred Whelan and Gladys Stone

Getting a new boss can be traumatic -- especially one who is planning a re-org. No matter how bad the new situation looks, realize that you have options.

Closed Your Small Business and Now Need a Job

Fred Whelan and Gladys Stone | Posted 07.09.2009 | Business


Fred Whelan and Gladys Stone

Let them know the transition from company owner to employee is something you are embracing rather than enduring, and that this position is an important step along the way to your ultimate career goal.

The Phony Business of Getting People Back in Business

Robin N. Hamilton | Posted 07.02.2009 | Business


Robin N. Hamilton

For a mere $600 I would be transformed from a pathetic, illiterate louse to a successfully employable person!

Enough with the Doom and Gloom

Ken Dychtwald Ph.D. | Posted 04.12.2009 | Living


Ken Dychtwald Ph.D.

Perhaps it's time to make the transition from the pursuit of more to the pursuit of more important.

Uncertain In Uncertain Times

Christine Hassler | Posted 03.20.2009 | Living


Christine Hassler

Dear Christine, I saw your recent post about being out of work but staying hopeful and was wondering how you felt about changing industries during thi...

How to Profit from a Career Switch to the Non-Profit Sector

Mark Miller | Posted 01.16.2009 | Business


Mark Miller

The business world is crumbling all around us, but non-profits have been growing faster than either the business or government sector--and they're facing a shortage of talent.

You Had Me At Hello -- Finding Your Dream Job

Fred Whelan and Gladys Stone | Posted 01.11.2009 | Business


Fred Whelan and Gladys Stone

It may be scary at first to think about changing careers. But isn't it better to face the fears than to stay in a job that's not focused on what you enjoy doing most?

How to Quit Your Job

Joel Schwartzberg | Posted 09.13.2008 | Living


Joel Schwartzberg

Leaving a job on purpose is an unusual concept for our parents and grandparents, who generally stayed with the same job their whole lives.

Artist As Second Career: The Wild World Of Kathy Taslitz

Kimberly Brooks | Posted 06.15.2008 | Living


Kimberly Brooks

I am fascinated by artists who find themselves and their art careers later in life. Unlike, say, mathematicians and scientists who allegedly peak before 30, artists tend to mature and get better with age like a fine wine

5 Tips For Changing Careers

CareerBuilder.com | Kate Lorenz | Posted 03.28.2008 | Living


Have you been feeling like it's time for a big change lately? Do you get the sense that your career is not the right fit for you? If you're feeling ...

Is a Work/Life Balance Realistic?

CareerBuilder.com | Robert Half International | Posted 03.28.2008 | Living


Striking a balance between professional and personal commitments is a common dilemma for many of today's workers. Lean staff levels and rising workloa...

Get a Job Working From Home

CareerBuilder.com | Kate Lorenz | Posted 03.28.2008 | Living


It hardly seems fair: By the time you've dragged yourself out of bed, showered, ironed your last clean shirt, located your keys, gotten out of the doo...

Your Dream Job Search Begins Now

CareerBuilder.com | Richard Castellini | Posted 03.28.2008 | Living


Did you have high hopes of being an astronaut or even the president when you were growing up? Now you're stuck behind a pile of papers wondering exact...

The Leap: Beginning the Journey

Rick Smith | Posted 03.28.2008 | Business


Rick Smith

I had co-written a bestselling book on career success and my own career had just crashed and burned.

Why Your Internet Job Search Isn't Working

ABC News | Kim Komando | Posted 03.28.2008 | Business


Do your New Year's resolutions include finding a new job? The Internet is a great resource for job seekers. But far too many people don't use it effec...