So You’ve Decided to Hang Up Your Shingle…

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Judy Estrin

How nice were the days when you got to telecommute - taking meetings in your sweats with your faithful dog at your side and multitasking household chores while you cranked out the latest curriculum or report. That was the good life. Why not live that life full-time? You... More »

Know Your Value in the Marketplace

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Judy Estrin

Regardless of your employment status, it is usually reassuring to know what your dollar value is on the open market. As you search for a new position, internally or externally, it is critical to have an idea of your worth relative to the salary range of your position. W... More »

“It’s All About ME” Becomes A Cross-Generational Conversation

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Misti Burmeister

I just got off the phone with Sara, a Generation Y'er struggling to help her father (who can no longer afford retirement) find a job. Problem is, he hasn't been keeping his skills or network up-to-date - something Gen Y'ers have been doing since entering the workforce. ... More »

Interview: Necessary Measures

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Juana Llorens

Give us a quick snapshot of your professional background. Currently I'm an instructional designer at Windwalker Corporation in McLean, Virginia, working on a team of five other instructional designers on government projects. We collaborate with a development team on too... More »

Communication Counts in Landing a Job

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Mary Civiello

What you say Talk. Be prepared to drive the conversation. Too many of us sit and wait to be asked questions. A little small talk starts things off well. It helps you look and feel more comfortable and confident. It's best to pick the weather or something you saw on the ... More »