WHO you know is as important as what you know. Knowing how to ask the VIPS in your circle for what you need takes skill and tact. Below etiquette expert Jacqueline Whitmore shares her top tips for making the most…
The skills mismatch is a huge issue in the current jobs crisis. Jobs are more complex these days requiring cross-functional skills or specialized knowledge. Education is lacking for many unemployed workers and for those who are educated, the push has…
With so many people out of work, and many competing against each other for the jobs that are opening in corporate America, it seems many may need to find a new career plan. For those looking for out-of-the-ordinary career ideas,…
Billie Jean King called her the greatest singles, doubles and mixed doubles tennis player to have ever lived & I'm honored to call her a recent guest on my SIRIUSXM show. Few in any field have reached the heights of…
If you've got a knack for numbers and love money, you might like a career in personal finance. To help you decide, I asked personal finance expert Manisha Thakor (guest on my SIRIUSXM radio show tomorrow 7/29/11) to share a…
I love the fourth of July - from barbecues to fireworks, its always a fun time. On our nation's birthday, few people are focused on their careers. Rightfully so as this is a time to celebrate. But what if this…
Want a career in food? Food safety is a growing field and one where you can make a real difference. Take Barbara Kowalcyk. The tragedy that thrust Barbara into the food safety arena was chronicled in the 2009 Academy Award-nominated…
The Path FROM Success: Working Backwards to Plan Your Future"Chance favors the prepared mind." - Louis PasteurEach day that we show up at work, we like to think we're making progress toward a larger goal - that we're doing more…
Its graduation time for college seniors across the nation and according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, companies plan on hiring 19% more new grads this year than last. But what if you're not a graduate with healthy…
Social Media sites like LinkedIn have changed the job landscape as more people are being "found" by recruiters and hiring managers using these tools. To shed light on how YOU can best leverage LinkedIn for personal success, I asked Miriam…
