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Will changing careers be a bad decision?

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Jenny from the University of West Florida asked: I will finish a Master’s in Industrial/Organizational Psychology in August 2015, but I am looking for a career change into massage therapy or cosmetology. I have done projects and internships, and some of my job experience is related to human resources, but I have lost interest in the field. I would like a more creative field, somewhat less stressful, and less administration/paperwork-oriented. I want to be able to help people feel better about themselves. I am scared.  Is changing career paths in this way a bad decision? Hi Jenny – I can’t tell you … / Read more »



7 tips for the anxious interviewer.

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We all have anxiety. It gets us out of bed in the morning and working on that term paper before it’s due. Sometimes though, anxiety gets in the way of the important things we need to do, like acing an important job interview. Your palms get sweaty, your voice starts to shake and crack, you’re rambling on at a mile a minute, and before you know it, you’re apologizing to the interviewer and berating yourself for doing a terrible job. If you’re an anxious interviewer, relax! Almost everyone gets nervous about interviews, even the interviewers! Here are 7 quick tips to … / Read more »



6 Career Resolutions for 2015

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New Year’s Resolutions. Why do we make them?  Why don’t we keep them? Each new year presents the opportunity for new beginnings, and new beginnings – big and small – are important for helping us move forward in our personal and professional lives. So – as you ponder your possible new year’s resolutions for 2015, consider adding the following six resolutions to your list: #1 – Give your best at work We all have jobs. Whether you are a manager, a line employee, a stay-at-home parent or a student, you have work to do.  Do it well.  Take pride in … / Read more »



What does your cover letter say about you?

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Yes, we’re all familiar with the form letter that reads like junk mail that most people send along with their resume. There is some disagreement in the career coaching community about the importance of cover letters. Some say it’s a relic from the days of fax machine communication: a formality that is glanced over and forgotten. Others say it’s an integral part of the application progress: a lens that focuses and compliments the resume. It is up to you as an applicant to decide how you want to be marketed, and how your information is delivered to an employer. But, in the world … / Read more »



Job seekers beware! Think before you act and watch out for scams.

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There is an old Latin phrase – Caveat Emptor – which means let the buyer beware.  This is good advice for every job seeker at all times. I find that many job seekers are very naive when they are searching for jobs and reviewing job descriptions. Just because a job has been posted on a career services website, company website or internet job board, does not mean it is complete, accurate or wholly legitimate. If a Nigerian prince offers you a lot of money or a great job via a job posting, but requires that you send him some money to … / Read more »