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Dear Dorothy, How do you go about starting your own business? – A-   Hi A, There are really two places to start.  The first place is assuming you know what kind of business you want to start; if you are unclear you need to do the work to discover if the idea is truly [...]

The time will come when your dream company will fall in love with you and want to schedule an interview for a specific position.  You’ve read all the tough interview questions and how best to respond.  You’ve practiced but now, you have a “real job” to interview for.  What should you be doing to ensure [...]

By Sarita Humat To know how to answer tough interview questions, look to the big picture. When you have a job interview, you may be in a quandary as to how to answer tough interview questions. The bottom line is, you should listen to each question, think for a moment, and answer truthfully and in [...]

There is a lot of preparation when embarking on a job search. Where do you start? Here are some basic tips to get you on the right road: 1. Networking Business Cards: Use good quality card stock in a white, ivory, grey or other classy shade that matches your resume paper. State your name, title, [...]

Hello Dorothy, I have been recently helping out taking care of my dad because his health isn’t good right now. What suggestions do you have for how to manage my job search and help with my dad? How do you think I can juggle the two? It is imperative that I find a job soon [...]

One of the hardest times for job seekers is the period of time following an interview.  A job seeker is left wondering what to do next and what to expect.  There are things you can do that will help keep you uppermost in the mind of the hiring manager and to continue to influence even [...]

ByMonaAbdel-Halim   It’s no question that career changes can be challenging, but that shouldn’t stop you from making the decision to do so. You may experience a range of emotions from happiness and excitement, to sadness and anxiety. Often times self-doubt creeps into the equation and leaves you questioning your choices. Did I make the [...]

By M Foley Can you remember a time when you took what someone said personally? Odds are you spent a whole bunch of time, energy, and emotion on how you felt slight, what you wish you had said, and what you were going to do about it. After it was over, you were slumped in [...]

Dear Dorothy, I am currently enrolled in college completing a degree in psychology. I have been searching for employment in my related field of study where a company might hire me to assist and learn as I attempt to complete my degree. Do you have any suggestions how I might go about seeking that particular [...]

Many people aspire to be in charge – to be the boss and manager.  Being in management is one of many career destinations.  You may think you would be very good at the helm of a group and have many ideas on how you could do it better than most of the people who have [...]