Careers Article Archive
June 1, 2008
Strategic hunting: Timely follow-up with recruiters critical to a successful job search
Professionally dressed? Check. Copies of resume, proofed and ready to pass out? Check. Firm handshake as you meet recruiters fro... Continue
Frustrated with the company, Part 1
I’ve had it with this company. They don’t appreciate me. This may be a dumb thing to do because I don’t have a... Continue
May 25, 2008
Next week: Are careers really recession proof?
Works for Me is taking a break for the Memorial Day holiday, but check back next week when we address something experts have bee... Continue
Job Talk: Curator, High Point Museum
NAME/AGE: Jennifer Burns, 34 TITLE/OCCUPATION: Curator of collections / curator, nonprofit museum EMPLOYER: High Point Museum YE... Continue
Advice for parents with job-searching kids
Parents, from your calls and e-mails, it sounds like finding summer employment for your teenagers is at the top of your minds th... Continue
May 18, 2008
Yard sale: old resume experience 50 percent off!
Moving to a new home is one of those incredibly stressful endeavors that inevitably makes you say to yourself, "I'm not goi... Continue
Education 2.0
Getting a college degree has never been easier, particularly if you prefer to listen to lectures on your lunch hour or in your p... Continue
First things first: Take care of yourself
I need help. I’ve been looking for a job for a year and haven’t gotten an offer. I am totally confused about what I... Continue
May 11, 2008
Real estate school director, Jan Secor School of Real Estate
NAME/AGE: Jan Secor, 56 TITLE/OCCUPATION: Real estate school operator EMPLOYER: Self YEARS IN INDUSTRY: 34 SALARY RANGE: $30... Continue
Local cancer center nurse is named 2008 Nurse of Distinction
Steve Mabe, a registered nurse at Moses Cone Health System's Regional Cancer Center in Greensboro, was honored Tuesday as the to... Continue
Be honest, step up and always keep promises
Tell the truth. Ask for feedback. Step up with solutions. Deliver what you say you will on time. Tell the truth. Employers... Continue
May 6, 2008
Finding my strengths, Part 5
As much as I'd like to, I can't trick myself into believing there's a magic pill.Sure, "StrengthsFinder 2.0" accuratel... Continue
May 4, 2008
Learn to stand up for yourself
I’m good at standing up for others yet falter when it comes to standing up for myself. I lack personal courage and that co... Continue
