Careers Article Archive
October 28, 2008
At least for now, hold on to your job
Your e-mails and phone calls tell me that there are plenty of you itching to leave, wanting to go somewhere else, anywhere else...... Continue
Job Talk: with a nurse educator
What does your job entail? As a nursing educator at Moses Cone Health System, I teach and coordinate various types of training...... Continue
October 19, 2008
Do what you do best
I’m running in circles and not accomplishing a single thing. What are you trying to do? Where do you want to go? I need a job... Continue
October 12, 2008
Job Talk with a psychotherapist
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Things not always as they appear
The following questions remind me of the aphorism, "We see the world, not as it is, but as we are," which was popularized by Ste... Continue
October 5, 2008
Frustrated college grad needs direction
Q: I’m a new college graduate. When I was in school I did everything I was told to get good grades and earn my degree. My pare... Continue
Sideways: Sometimes upward career mobility means moving horizontally
North Carolina has the fifth fastest growing education system in the nation, but it’s commonly known that the need for new tea... Continue
September 28, 2008
GTCC programs springboards for careers in restaurants, hotels
Jason Jones knows his way around a kitchen, but he also knows that a successful restaurant goes beyond what appears on a dinner... Continue
Let's talk about the interview
Q: I have an interview this week and I'd like to know the best way to prepare for it. A: Take care of the details and get them o... Continue
September 21, 2008
From the mailbag: Traversing the job interview
Q: I have a strong personality, I dominate conversations and I’m used to being in charge. I could dial it back if I wanted to...... Continue
Spotlight on staffing: Employment agencies provide paycheck and open doors
In a challenging job market it’s a good idea to keep your options open. Staffing firms may not be the first place you look for... Continue
September 14, 2008
How to dig yourself out of a hole
It happens. You’re in a networking meeting and the conversation goes to a place you’d rather not visit: Why are you leaving... Continue
‘Describe a situation when ...’
If you have interviewed for a job within the past 10 years, you have more than likely been involved in a behavioral interview...... Continue
JOB Talk: with a zookeeper
Name/age: Jenny Dvorak, 24 Occupation: Zookeeper Employer: Natural Science Center of Greensboro Years in industry: Two Salary ra... Continue
September 7, 2008
Job Expo 2008
The following companies will be exhibiting at the Job Expo, as of our editorial deadline. Tip: Check out their Web sites and do... Continue
How to deal when a company reorganizes
Heads up, friends and neighbors. Companies are reorganizing, and if you’re working for them you know what that means: The eart... Continue
August 31, 2008
When interviewing, strive to get it just right
When you interview, you want to have a competitive edge. In trying harder, you may inadvertently do too much of what you should... Continue
August 24, 2008
Not sure why you are where you are in your career? Ready for a change?
A one-on-one exercise that uses large paper panels to highlight information that can help lead one to a better understanding of... Continue
Don’t rob yourself of opportunity
Speak up for yourself. That’s the only way interviewers will know what you can do for them. That’s not who I am. I don’t b... Continue
August 17, 2008
Your resume should not be an epic document
If you have a few minutes, do yourself a favor. Rework your resume. It has a few problems and if you don’t fix them, your sear... Continue
Overseeing sales
In retail management, you tend to wear lots of hats. Just ask Vickie White, who has worked at Ann Crittenden Hallmark on Battleg... Continue
August 14, 2008
Mack Trucks bringing 493 jobs to Greensboro
GREENSBORO -- Mack Trucks Inc. will relocate its headquarters and some support functions to Greensboro, creating 493 jobs here a... Continue
August 10, 2008
Rediscover yourself with a stroll down memory lane
I worked full time when I was in my early twenties and stopped everything to marry my boyfriend and raise three children. Now th... Continue
Job Talk: Conservator, Etherington Conservation Services
NAME/AGE: Michael K. Lee, 47 TITLE/OCCUPATION: Director of Conservation / conservator EMPLOYER: Etherington Conservation Service... Continue
It's a dirty job
If the cubicle life isn’t for you and you don’t mind getting knee-deep in stuff that most people spend their lives avoiding...... Continue
