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Category: On the Job

Unpredictability: Exciting or Terrifying?
  • Career Change

Unpredictability: Exciting or Terrifying?

  • Posted on July 21, 2010January 10, 2021
  • by Andrea

For many years, I worked in a “safe career.” I made good money, went to work every day, worked hard, and knew that I’d most likely have a job for…

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Volunteer to Find a Job
  • Job Search

Volunteer to Find a Job

  • Posted on June 23, 2010January 10, 2021
  • by James

I just read this article, How to Turn Volunteering Into a Job, on US News’ career section of their website. The gist of the article is basically a couple of…

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Have Fun with Colleagues Outside of Work
  • On the Job

Have Fun with Colleagues Outside of Work

  • Posted on June 22, 2010January 10, 2021
  • by Andy

A colleague of mine had her retirement dinner and celebration last week. After quickly reviewing some dates, I realize that she started working at the college just as I was…

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Spring 2010: New Trends in a College Career Planning Course
  • Education

Spring 2010: New Trends in a College Career Planning Course

  • Posted on April 20, 2010January 5, 2021
  • by Andy

I’ll be delivering a presentation for my college counseling colleagues at work tomorrow, and I cannot wait. I’ll be discussing the career planning classes that I teach every quarter. Since…

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Making a Positive Impression at Work with an Effective Presentation
  • Communication

Making a Positive Impression at Work with an Effective Presentation

  • Posted on April 13, 2010January 5, 2021
  • by Andy

I found out earlier today that I’m on the agenda for a division meeting next week. I had let my boss know last week that I was interested at some…

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Dealing With the Ups and Downs at Work as a Habitual Optimist
  • On the Job

Dealing With the Ups and Downs at Work as a Habitual Optimist

  • Posted on April 6, 2010December 30, 2020
  • by Andy

For quite a while now, I’ve maintained a positive outlook. Looking back, it’s likely that I was too positive at times because I’ve had a long standing habit of doing…

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