Archive for August, 2009

How to Switch Careers in a Recession

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

In the past, people often called Boston career coach Randi Bussin because they were thinking about changing careers. In 2009, most of her clients have to change careers, due to… Read More

7 Surprisingly Creative, Well-Paid Jobs

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

Professional ballerinas and concert musicians have incredible talents that help them earn a living creating art. For those who lack that exceptional talent, there are still plenty of jobs where… Read More

Recession Success Stories

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

At this point in our country’s economic downturn, most of us know someone who has lost a job or is struggling in business. But this is a story about people… Read More

Jobs That Pay Off in Your Golden Years

Saturday, August 15th, 2009

Between plunging stocks, Bernie Madoff’s Ponzi scheme and the seemingly poor health of some of the country’s most established companies, it can seem like finding a job that provides good… Read More

Interviewing the Interviewer

Saturday, August 15th, 2009

Of all the questions a hiring manager may ask you during a job interview, the last one could be the most important — and trickiest to answer: “Do you have… Read More

QUIZ: How Big a Risk-Taker Are You?

Saturday, August 15th, 2009

1) If I had enough money to live on for a year, right now, I’d …a. Quit my job and take off for a year because I may never get… Read More

10 Ways to Be Liked in Your Job Interview

Saturday, August 15th, 2009

No matter your resume and talents, if you mess up a job interview you won’t get that position. In today’s tough economy you need every possible edge. As authors of… Read More

Practical or Paranoid: Keep Your Job and Your Sanity

Saturday, August 15th, 2009

Eighties pop star Howard Jones sang, “Things can only get better.” And they will soon enough. But today, professionals remain cautious. What happens if you feel like things are too… Read More

How to Work in Health Care, Without Ever Seeing Blood or Needles

Saturday, August 15th, 2009

Even in a tough economy, a health job can offer a good paycheck and great job security. But if you can’t stand the sight of blood or needles, you might… Read More

Layoffs Inspire Entrepreneurship

Saturday, August 15th, 2009

According to a recent survey, 25 percent of recently laid off workers who have not yet found jobs are considering starting their own business. Laurie Ludes, a laid-off graphic artist,… Read More