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Dream Job~
Asked by E.G. from Daytona Beach
on March 2, 2011
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How do you discover your dream job?
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- Have you read "What Color Is Your Parachute?"
- Mine fell into my lap. I work with my husband running our company (non MLM.... consulting and raw materials). I can understand that a previous poster slammed wo...
- Are you asking how to decide what type of work is best for you? You can take assessments like the Strong Interest Inventory, or Strengthsfinder 2.0 to help you know...
Career Guidance
Asked by N.O. from Chicago
on February 28, 2011
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Hi moms
I'm currently a SAHM mom with my 19 month old son, and appreciate being in this position. However, at some point I would like to work again, especially once...
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- You can call one of the Universities in Chicago and ask to speak to one of the adult education guidance couselors. I hope to do the same thing later this year, money ...
- After a year of college without a major, my Dad took me to a career counselor in Indpls. He had me take a personality/interest/strength/ weakness test. Then, I had ...
- The community colleges all have career centers that are open to the public and you can utilize their resources. Although you have already completed the Myers Briggs th...
Career and Mom
Asked by A.B. from Las Vegas
on January 18, 2010
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hey all you career mommy's out there I have a question, I am the mother of a beautiful, innquisitive very active 12 month old boy who is the love of my life. I am also...
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- I have to work too and it's hard but a little better since I leave them home with Daddy too (I have three now) one thing that my husband used to tell me is that they s...
- Hello, I was a stay at home (did daycare) mom until my youngest went to school. I then worked at the local elementary school. I also did daycare before and after sc...
- Yes, this is totally normal. I was put on anxiety meds after my girls were born & I had to double the dosage when I went back to work. It was super hard for me. You ma...
Where to Job Search
Asked by S.Z. from Dallas
on February 19, 2011
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I currently have a good job, but I'd like to find something closer to home (I drive an hour each way right now.) I've been lucky so far as I never really had do a lot ...
I Need a Job
Asked by K.W. from Dallas
on April 17, 2007
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I am returning to work after 6 years and finding it very difficult to find a job. Anyone have any suggestions to help me out????
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- I agree with Camille, post your resume on Monster.com and make it searchable by employers. I've been contacted many times by headhunters looking to fill positions for...
- there is always the good old classifieds and the online ones too. I posted my job on career builder and monster.com and actually got an awsome job that I didnt ever ap...
- Hi K.! My name is J.. Have you ever heard of the business networking site called LinkedIn? It is great place to network with people in your field, search jobs, and ...
Career Change
Asked by K.B. from Dallas
on February 13, 2007
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Hi,
I am looking to change my career and want to go into teaching (specifically early childhood education/preschool/kindergarten). I have found an online alternati...
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- I am not sure about online schools, to me its a way for "just anyone" to get a degree. I do know that most schools offer an eearly childhood-4th grade teaching certifi...
- From what I understand from my teacher friends, is that it's pretty hard to teach early childhood without the certification. School districts just won't hire you with...
- Hi, K., Whatever teaching program you decide to use, please make sure they are recognized by the districts you are interested in applying to. As an elementary teac...
Career Recommendation/feedback
Asked by M.H. from Madison
on May 11, 2011
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If a higher level manager of an organization, whom you worked for, wrote a recommendation like "this person may be the best employee I ever had" about another one of t...
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- I don't entirely understand your question. I think if someone was "the best" employee someone ever had, then they deserve the compliment. I wouldn't wonder where I...
- It is a letter of reference. The purpose of which is to help a valued employee attain another position. By its nature, a letter of reference is supposed to say good ...
- My favorite review on LinkedIn is one where my former co-worker said that he would "go to war with me at his side." Is there any greater compliment? I like that better...
Career Counseling for Stay at Home Moms
Asked by A.R. from Chicago
on May 31, 2008
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Hi,
I am in need of Career advice. I have been a stay-at-home-mom for 5 years and I feel that I need to get up to date with my career (Administrative Assistant). ...
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- June 9th, 2008 Hello Alina, Have you thought of working from home? I have partnered with a fantastic wellness company. This company has something for everyone. The...
- HI Alina, I too am a stay at home mom of my soon to be 6 year old son. I currently have my own Pampered Chef business which is a great way to remain a stay at home ...
- Hi Have you looked into a reputable temp agency? Where I work, and a few other places that I know of have filled permanent, full-time positions with people that ca...
Career Change
Asked by S.M. from Dallas
on March 28, 2008
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hello ladies,i am looking for a job that i'll be able to drop off my kids to school and to be able to picked them up afterschool.(8-3).
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- I clean houses so I can set my own hours. I only need part-time income though but it works for me!
- Retail? You might try a placement office and see if there are any part time office positions available. Or look for a job-sharing type situation.
- If you like to have wellness (body and mind), become financially independent, part time or full time, working from home this is for you: Visit: www.workathomeunited....
For Those Moms Who Gave up a Career to Stay Home... or Thought About It
Asked by D.M. from Denver
on October 28, 2010
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So so torn... IF it were possible to give up my job - which I love, which pays over 100K per year.. which is flexible with my schedule (other than occaional overnigh...
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- Hi D.M. There are all kinds of women in the world. Some are more suited to work outside the home and some are blessed with the patience and temperment to be SAHM. I t...
- If you love your job, keep working. Your kids will see a mom who does something that makes her happy AND still thinks that the sun rises and sets on them. And, hon...
- I struggle with this question almost every day so I'm glad you asked and I get to see the answers. Of course, there was no "right" answer. But I have to say if I wer...
