The 60 Second WORKout

You've invested in a professional resume and cover letter, now what? You are connected, using Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, but should you be doing more in your career to show case your talents, establish your personal brand? What is your social media IQ?

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Are you starting a new job today? Did you enjoy the job-hunting process? You may be struggling with the question: what's the best career for me?

The Green-Collar Career is the new cool. I am currently writing in a Starbucks, directly across from me is a display with two new products. A coffee mug made with 20% recycled clay and a Bodum, made from reclaimed plastic. Environmental disasters also are driving this sector, such as what is happening in the Gulf of Mexico this past week.

According to a survey conducted by The SANS Institute, your communication and writing skills are ranked as the most important factor in career advancement. This week's podcast is from our recent Canadian Career Development Webinar with Daphne Gray-Grant author of 8.5 Steps to writing faster, better.

Have you ever thought that you wear too many hats in your career? Are your days at work so filled with commitments, meetings, and to-do lists that time goes by in a blur? Do you feel at home in your career?

This past weekend, millions of travelers were stranded with most air travel shut down in Europe. You may feel this about your career, it is not going anywhere near where you thought it was. Like the travelers stranded, you may need to come up with an alternative plan. Do you wonder what other careers might be suited for your education and experience?. This week's podcast is with Susan Basalla, Ph.D., co-author of So What are you going to do with that?.

Have you ever thought that you wear too many hats in your career? Are your days at work so filled with commitments, meetings, and to-do lists that time goes by in a blur? Do you feel at home in your career? This week's podcast is from our recent Canadian Career Development Webinar with Sarah Susanka, author of the not so big series.

Who do you turn to when looking for career advice? Do you rely on books, friends or the internet? All of those are good places, however the best advice comes directly from our mentors. This week's podcast is with Debi Rosati C.A. ICD.D. who is a Corporate Director on a number of boards including, Sears Canada. A former Venture Capitalist and CFO, she shares the benefit of getting an external, objective and professional mentoring when it comes to managing a company.

It happens every single day of the week; it may have happened to you in your career already. Getting laid off.  Today, more than ever, this is a reality in the world of work. It happens at all levels and in all sectors.  This week's podcast is from our recent Canadian Career Development Webinar with two experts on this subject.