The road to a new job is generally littered with all sorts of failure, but there’s no need to give up just because you didn’t get the position you were seeking. Trust me, if they gave out T-shirts for making the final two or three on the hiring list I’d have enough material to make … Continued
Millennial New Years Resolutions to Help Further Your Career
My New Years Eve was decidedly non-Millennial. I didn’t get dressed up and go out with friends to a black tie shindig or a cozy house party. Instead, I watched TV in my New England childhood home, delighted to have dozens more cable channels that I do in DC. Indeed, I was so engrossed in … Continued
Online Profiles as a Gateway to Service Jobs
Katie Crosby and her boyfriend, James, are busy building their futures. Both have full time day jobs and while he attends Kellogg’s Evening business school program, she has been bartending at night to pay for her prerequisite courses toward her Master’s degree. Part-time was once a matter of choice—a convenient way to work post retirement, … Continued
Job Search Lessons and the Wellesley Network
Guest blogger Deborah Brody Hamilton shared her experiences with the CareerFuel community as she searched for a job. Her six month search ended in December and in this final blog, she sums up her key lessons. Trust your gut. Early on in my search, I turned down a high-paying job because I got a creepy feeling from the interview. This … Continued