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• Should You – and Can You – Get a Temp Job?

  I’ll be honest. I always thought that going to a temp agency was a waste of time. This perception comes from the fact that when I was in college in the late 90s, I visited a few firms, filled out reams of paperwork, took a few computer tests, did several Read More... Posted Monday, July 07, 2008 7:00 AM by AlexandraLevit | 0 Comments Filed under: Career Change, Employment Trends, Handy Resources, Job Hunting, Work

• The One Time It’s Okay to Gossip

  What’s the one time it’s okay to gossip? When you’re looking for a job. Discussion of your job search should not be reserved for close friends/family or headhunters or official networking events. If you’re looking for work or thinking about looking for Read More... Posted Monday, April 28, 2008 7:00 AM by AlexandraLevit | 4 Comments Filed under: Career Change, Job Hunting, Networking, People Skills, Plans, Hopes, Goals

• Intriguing Career Trends for 2008

  Everyone has been buzzing about the different careers featured in U.S. News and World Report’s Best Careers of 2008 piece. Since I’m going to be doing my fair share of talking about cool jobs come the spring , I thought I would highlight some of the more Read More... Posted Wednesday, January 02, 2008 7:00 AM by AlexandraLevit | 0 Comments Filed under: Career Change, Current Affairs, Discovering Your Passion, Employment Trends, Handy Resources, Job Hunting, News and Politics

• The Zagat Approach to Self-Assessment

  I really like Marci Alboher’s Shifting Careers blog over at the New York Times, and this week, she shares a great self-assessment exercise from career coach Michael Melcher . Since people are always asking me where to start when considering a career switch, Read More... Posted Monday, October 22, 2007 7:00 AM by AlexandraLevit | 1 Comments Filed under: Career Change, Handy Resources, Job Hunting, Personal Development, Work, Plans, Hopes, Goals

• Career Changers Are Everywhere!

  I’m really interested in the topic of career change, so I was intrigued by this new study by Career Builder and Harris Interactive , which showed that fully one-third of employed workers are seeking a change. According to the survey, nearly three-quarters Read More... Posted Wednesday, August 22, 2007 7:00 AM by AlexandraLevit | 1 Comments Filed under: Career Change, Employment Trends, Job Hunting, News and Politics

• Can the Zodiac Provide Career Direction?

  Here’s something fun for the holidays: instant career direction based on your zodiac sign! I have to admit that I’m one of those people who reads my horoscope whenever I get the chance, mostly because I find it interesting that my sign, Aries, is so close Read More... Posted Thursday, December 28, 2006 7:00 AM by AlexandraLevit | 0 Comments Filed under: Career Change, Discovering Your Passion, Job Hunting, Goals, Plans, Hopes, Work Attachment(s): http://www.astrology-love-horoscope.com/pics/aries.jpg

• 5 Steps to a Painless Job Search

  I often get asked for a few key pointers related to job hunting and finding a career that really floats your boat. Naturally, this is a topic that has inspired hundreds of books and blogs, but here’s some quick advice in a nutshell: 1. Learn about thyself: Read More... Posted Thursday, December 07, 2006 7:00 AM by AlexandraLevit | 0 Comments Filed under: Entry Level, Career Change, Business, Job Hunting, Goals, Plans, Hopes, Work Attachment(s): http://seeker.dice.com/assets/images/jump.jpg

• Grad School is Not Always the Answer

  Yesterday on Good Morning America, workplace correspondent Tory Johnson answered questions from new grads about to enter the workforce. One 2005 MBA grad from Chicago lamented her difficult job search, saying that she's between a rock and a hard place. Read More... Posted Tuesday, April 25, 2006 3:00 PM by AlexandraLevit | 3 Comments Filed under: Career Change, Continuing Education, Business, Job Hunting, Personal Development