I had previously posted about the new blog that the Peace and Justice Studies Association was supporting that would focus on careers. Here is a piece I published today on the blog. Click here or below.
Category Archives: Career Awareness
Getting a Job is About Personal Relationships… and Not (Usually) Online Applications, PCDN, 5/9/18
Though many job seekers spend much of their time applying for positions online, the reality is that most individuals find work by connecting in person. In this piece, I make the case for the “strength of the weak tie” as the best way of moving along in one’s career. Click here or below to readContinueContinue reading “Getting a Job is About Personal Relationships… and Not (Usually) Online Applications, PCDN, 5/9/18”
How Long Do You Need to Stay at a Job before Moving on?, Washington Post, 5/6/18
This piece in the May 6, 2018 Washington Post raises a question I am often asked by job changers. How long should I stick around before moving on? The easy answer is: it depends. The article suggests some things to consider at various intervals: less than a year, one year, 4 years, and 6 years. ContinueContinue reading “How Long Do You Need to Stay at a Job before Moving on?, Washington Post, 5/6/18”
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