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Many people are unhappy with their current job or career. According to one recent survey, over 70% of respondents said that they were unhappy with their job situation. There are any number of issues that can lead to job dissatisfaction, including not getting along with your boss, not liking the amount of hours you work (or your schedule), not liking...

Have you ever wondered how some people are able to be so productive, and get so much done in a relatively short period of time? While other hard-working people put in long days at the office, fill up their time sheets with overtime hours, but never seem to meet their quotas or production goals? In the video below, Sam Carpenter,...

Have you ever wondered how some people are able to be so productive, and get so much done in a relatively short period of time? While other hard-working people put in long days at the office, fill up their time sheets with overtime hours, but never seem to meet their quotas or production goals? In the video below, Sam Carpenter,...

If you’ve been on the job market in the past few years, you’re probably aware of all the job and career websites out there. There are hundred of them, all vying for your attention (and dollars). Some are good resources for job seekers, and some are frankly a waste of time. And time is one of those commodities that most...

If you’ve been on the job market in the past few years, you’re probably aware of all the job and career websites out there. There are hundred of them, all vying for your attention (and dollars). Some are good resources...

If you’re looking to switch careers, and you’re trying to decide what industry or career field to go into, it’s a good idea to consider your personality type when you’re making your selection. This is important for a number of...

Are you fed up with your current job or career? Are you bored or frustrated with the work you’re doing? Is your life hurried, stressful, and seemingly slipping out of your control? Do you feel like you need a change...

When considering your career options, you should never discount the importance of matching your personality with a suitable job or career. Many of the the traditional career assessments gave little weight to an individual’s personality traits, and the results were...

Here’s a good video by a top career advisor that covers five tips on executing a successful career change. In case you learn better by reading than listening, here are some highlights from the video: Tip #1: Take Stock of...

With job dissatisfaction so high in the US (over 70% of workers reported being unhappy with their job in a recent poll), a lot of folks are looking to ditch their current career in favor of something better. Being miserable...