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TwitterI just finished reading Indispensable by Monday, a new book about profit producing behaviors employees can use to help their companies and themselves. Author Larry Myler is the CEO of More or Less, Inc., a consulting firm that specializes in profit enhancement.
For the book, Myler surveyed 1800 corporate leaders about what makes an employee indispensable. [...]
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Book Review: Indispensable by Monday
February 18th, 2010 
Andrea Creative Careers for Introverts
January 3rd, 2010 Andrea Many introverts are creative and value creativity expression in a career. Despite the competitive nature of many creative occupations, there are growing careers that make good choices for creative types. Some careers for creative introverts to consider:
Graphic Designer
Graphic designers create distinctive logos and packaging for promotional purposes. They may also plan the layout and [...]
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Tags: architect, copy writer, designer, introvert, personality 
1 Comment »Career Planning: The Earlier the Better
December 19th, 2009 Andrea Difficulty in choosing the right major is a common problem among college students. Many students spend extra time (and money) in college after changing majors several times. This isn’t surprising since few high schools offer career counseling and college career centers often focus more on job hunting rather than career planning. Unfortunately, choosing the wrong [...]
Tips for Starting a New Job from Lisa Quast
November 28th, 2009 Andrea I receive a lot of questions from people on what they should do when starting a new job. I like to keep things simple, so I always try to remember the acronym, “S.T.U.D.Y.” Just follow this easy-to-remember map to settling into your new position:
S = Survey your surroundings.
T = Take the time required to understand [...]
What’s the Job Really Like?
November 11th, 2009 Andrea It’s easy to find job descriptions, but they don’t tell you what people really think about their jobs. Before deciding to pursue a career or accept a position, you should hear from the people who’ve actually been there. Several websites allow people to write honestly about their career experiences and submit employer reviews. A few [...]
What Does a Benthic Ecologist Do?
October 2nd, 2009 Andrea When we think science, we think academic; the word however, refers not just to the subject but to so much more. And when we look at careers in science, most of us assume it has to be stodgy and staid, most probably in stale and sterile research labs. But science and the careers it offers [...]
Posted in career, career planning, guest post, science Tags: ecology, guest post, science Comments OffGuest Post: The Difference Between Crime Scene Investigators and Technicians
June 23rd, 2009 Andrea The following article was written by Kat Sanders, who regularly blogs on the topic of forensic science technicians colleges at her blog Forensic Scientist Blog. She welcomes your comments and questions at her email address: katsanders25@gmail.com.
The advent and popularity of television shows like CSI, Law and Order, NYPD Blue and Bones have created an enormous [...]
Posted in career, career planning, guest post Tags: crime scene investigators, forensic science, guest post, technicians Comments OffCriminal Justice Careers: Spotlight on Crime Scene Investigator
May 21st, 2009 Andrea According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, one of the fastest growing criminal justice careers is crime scene investigator—yes, the job highlighted in the popular television show CSI—and an online criminal justice degree can get you started in this exciting field.
What do crime scene investigators do?
Also called forensic science technicians, crime scene technicians, or [...]
Five Types of Negativity You’ll Face
May 11th, 2009 Andrea Almost every person with definitive goals will experience discouragement from certain people who don’t want to see them succeed. Not only are there plenty of negative people out there, but there are also different types of negativity. Of course there are more types than I’ve mentioned here, but these are some common examples. As you [...]
Posted in advice, career, criticism, relationships Tags: advice, career planning, criticism, negativity 2 Comments »Alternatives to a Career Change
March 21st, 2009 Andrea If you are considering a career change, but don’t want to start completely over, there are alternatives that will allow you to use your experience in a new job. Some options to consider:
Change where you work.
Most careers offer a variety of options in terms of where you can work. For example, nurses can work in [...]