Careers Article Archive
November 15, 2009
Heading back to school? Prepare to live on a student budget
DALLAS — Many workers these days, especially those who have been laid off, are returning to school to learn a new trade or... Continue
Joyce Richman: How to hang on to your job
Given the numbers of people looking for a way back into a market that recently shut them out, it makes sense that this space is... Continue
JobTalk with a library associate
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November 8, 2009
Dreaded Question:
Can felons land a job in this market? And how do they explain their criminal history on a job application? Continue
Joyce Richman: Don’t get used to your new routine
Don’t get used to being in that mode after being laid off. You know the mode: staying up late, waking up late. Oprah Winfr... Continue
November 1, 2009
NOT LONG TO LEARN: Short-term training opens the door to careers in health care
health care matters: Part two of a two-part series In as little as one semester, job seekers can complete training and go on to... Continue
Operating room nurses rely on quick thinking
Anyone who watches TV medical dramas is familiar with the high-pressure world of operating room nurses. Continue
October 26, 2009
Profiles in nursing
When you ask someone what they do for a living and you get the answer, “I’m a nurse,” the response doesn&rsquo... Continue
October 25, 2009
Job Talk with an audiologist
About our participant ■ Name/age: Philip C. Griffin, 32■ Occupation: Doctor of Audiology■ Employer: The Hearing Clinic, Gr... Continue
Joyce Richman: How to shorten, strengthen your long-winded résumé
You’re an attractive candidate. You have an excellent personality, a great smile and you exude positive energy. If you can... Continue
October 18, 2009
Be tactful but confident when attempting to receive due credit
It seems stealing occurs in the office — and I am not referring to taking paper clips or staplers. Employees must deal wit... Continue
Joyce Richman: Fix your behavior, keep your job
Just because you are fortunate enough to have a job in this economy doesn’t mean you have to love your job. Continue
Words for women
FORT WORTH, Texas — Ten years ago, Tory Johnson had an idea: Launch a company that puts on career fairs for women. Now he... Continue
October 11, 2009
The objective question
Should you use an objective on your résumé? A clear, definitive answer continues to elude job seekers, mostly beca... Continue
Recent trends suggest job market is better for veterans
After serving our country in the armed forces, it can be difficult for veterans to return to the working world. It makes for an... Continue
Joyce Richman: How to stay on the right path
Looking for work can be difficult and time-consuming. You have to conduct self-assessments and research on companies that you ar... Continue
October 4, 2009
Careers 101: What is your brand?
It’s hard to think of yourself as a brand. But in a sense, you are. You leave people with an impression, an experience &m... Continue
Companies can take steps to improve morale among unhappy staffs
When the economy starts to turn around, many employees will be looking for the door at their current workplaces, hoping to find... Continue
Joyce Richman: Try a different approach if you are overqualified
Q: What should you do if you’re overqualified for a job? Downplay your education? Leave out half of your experience? Continue
September 27, 2009
From armed forces to work force
If you’ve ever served in the military, you know how much dedication and hard work is required to succeed. Employers look f... Continue
JOB Talk with a medical technologist
■ Name/age: Lynda Sommers, 47 ■ Occupation: Medical technologist, laboratory supervisor ■ Employer: LabCorp, Burlington...... Continue
Joyce Richman: Changing careers? Find someone who you can trust
Thank you for your recent questions. Here are a few answers: Q: I want to change careers but need help figuring it out. Who can... Continue
September 20, 2009
Survival Stories: Felice Gavin, administrative professional
During her nearly six-month-long job search, Felice Gavin would come home each evening to one of three things for dinner: a Lean... Continue
Employers check job candidates’ online profiles before hiring
Job seekers should think twice before posting that funny photo or crude joke on their social networking profile. As social netwo... Continue
Joyce Richman: Don’t make these common mistakes
I’m often asked to describe some of the biggest mistakes that job seekers make. Here are just a few to avoid:A telephone v... Continue
