Today’s the day you apply for that job. Your materials are ready to go, but as you’re browsing around one last time you discover that the role you’re interested in is posted not just on the company’s careers page, but …
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I don’t have to tell you that January is quite the kick-starting month. Exhibit A: Have you noticed how packed your gym suddenly gets every January due to fitness-related resolutions?
But it’s also a big time of year for careers. …
You’ve enjoyed your job. And you’re really darn good at it. But you’re starting to feel the itch.
It may not be a full-blown burn (yet), but you’re wondering what it might be like to go do something else—in another …
Having a hobby that you enjoy—whether that’s crocheting a sweater for your bestie’s new baby, hitting the slopes to enjoy some fresh powder, or practicing pirouettes in ballet class—has all sorts of well-documented benefits, from lower levels of stress to …
Here at The Muse, we talk a lot about careers. (I know, that’s stating the obvious.)
The thing is, if you really think about it, a lot of the advice we give can be applied to any situation. After all, …
You know those lofty goals that are always lingering in the back of your mind? The ones that you promise you’ll get to “one day”?
Maybe you want to make a career change. Perhaps you’ve been planning for years to …
One of the practices that contributes to Michael Phelps’ success as a swimmer takes place well before he gets into the pool. As part of his training regimen, Phelps visualizes every detail of his race—from responding to something going wrong …
Dear HR Professional,
I’ve lost out on two jobs because the company went with internal candidates. Is this common practice? If so, how can I compete?
Signed,
So Close, Yet So Far
Dear So Close, Yet So Far,
It’s …
* Please note: This is an External Event – not hosted by UCLA Extension *
Thursday, November 15, 2018
5pm – 8pm
4101 E. Willow St., Long Beach, CA @ The Grand Conference Center – The Ballroom
Learn more: http://www.cmaasc.org/events
Dear Career Changer,
I’ve been wanting a career change and have a few different passions that I have no professional experience with. But I have no idea how to move forward. Any advice?
Signed,
Enthusiastic, But Inexperienced
Dear Enthusiastic, But …
