Fresh from spring break’s fun and sun, many college seniors must immediately return their attention to the job market. The lucky ones have jobs lined up, while others keep pushing their resumes and seeking interviews. It’s not an enviable process, for sure, but the National Association of Colleges and Employers provides a bit of hope […]
Everything is more expensive these days. Having a little extra in your paycheck could make a big difference. That’s why being prepared for your next salary review is important. Or maybe you’re underpaid right now and need to address your status sooner rather than later. Recently, I discussed some salary negotiation “dos and don’ts” worth […]
Earlier this week, I spoke on KPBS, San Diego’s NPR affiliate. The topic: San Diego’s underemployed. Take a listen and review the transcript. If you’re working these days, do you feel like you’re getting enough hours or are you among the ranks of the underemployed? http://www.kpbs.org/news/2012/mar/26/under-employment-holding-back-san-diego-economy/
May is approaching, which puts the employment focus on college graduates. Many undergrads will be taking their first major career steps. Meanwhile, others with advance degrees will be re-entering the workforce or seeking to elevate their job titles and salaries. What are you feeling as graduation approaches? Are you anxious, nervous, confident –-all of the […]
There’s still a fair amount of chatter in the wind about how your credit report can influence your job prospects. Here’s what I said earlier this year on this hot topic, in an interview with NBC San Diego.
So many, questions so little time, right? My good friends at KUSI television in San Diego are gracious enough to host me on Good Morning San Diego every Monday at 6:40 a.m. We cover a lot of information, but we recognize that viewers still might have questions. KUSI has set up an easy way for […]
Business travel is booming, with people from all types of industries regularly flying away to meetings, conferences and remote sites. As the Internet had created an increasingly global market with the possibility of instantaneous electronic commerce, ironically, the need for good old-fashioned, in-person, face-to-face meetings has also grown. More travel means that corporate staff members […]
If you are thinking about going back to school you should ask yourself: Why do I want to go back to school? Can I make the time and financial commitment to go back to school? Is this the right time for me to go back to school? Higher education can mean higher income. According to […]
You might be lucky enough to immediately and effortlessly make lots of friends at your new job, handily accomplish all tasks assigned and be generously granted frequent pay raises. And why shouldn’t you? But luck doesn’t have to be the deciding factor in the success of your new job. You’ve worked hard to get […]
Keep your firm flexible in all areas, not just staffing. This includes raw materials, inventory and even office supplies. Anticipate busy periods and staff up accordingly. If your company manufactures a product, see if you can build to order rather than stock piling inventory. Work towards becoming a partner with your customer. Relationships become all […]
