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ECONOMICS
Jessica Vassellaro, of the Wall Street Journal Online writes, “according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, economics majors in their first job earn an average of nearly $43,000 a year — not as much as for computer-science majors and engineering majors, who can earn in excess of $50,000 a year. But those computer […]

Why would you be laid off?
 As is stated in the book “Fireproof Your Career,” by Anne Baber and Lynne Waymon there are many scenarios where a layoff at your company could effect your job. 10 of these scenarios include if the company you work for:
1. out-sourced your department overseas and eliminated your job.
2. got new management […]

Lifehack.org is a “daily digest and pointers on productivity, getting things done and lifehacks.”
Here are 5 career posts from Lifehack.org:
Seven Career Killers.
 9 Tips for Career Starters
Move Sideways.
Professional Volunteering: the Killer App!
Secrets of Satisfying Careers.
Lifehack.org.
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Career Hacker * www.careerhacker.com * By Bill Inman * www.billinman.com

Looking for more respect at the office? Here are 10 tips to earning it:
1. Consistently complete projects on time
2. Refrain from complaining or criticizing
3. Follow through on your commitments
4. Speak up in meetings, but don’t dominate the discussion.
5. Know your stuff
6. Be willing to engage in difficult conversations
7. Communicate with confidence
8. Stay off the grapevine […]

Monster.com provides some good last minute tips for people who have an interview within the next 24 hours. The tips include:

Conduct basic interview research - find out as much as you can about the interview.
Learn about the company on-line - give yourself something to talk about in the interview besides the job description.
Think of some […]

Department of Labor information shows that 8 of the 10 highest paying jobs, in the U.S., are in the medical field:
The Highest Paying Jobs in the United States
(Non-medical salaries in bold)

Surgeon — $181,850
Anesthesiologist — $174,610
OB/GYN — $174,610
Oral and maxillofacial surgeon — $169,600
Internist — $156,790
Prosthodontist — $156,710
Orthodontist — $153,240
Psychiatrist — $151,380
Chief Executive Officer — $140,880
Engineering Manager […]

In many cases people are stigmatized with the status and role (i.e. brand) the obtain when they get started with a new company. There are several ways to combat this:
(1) find a new job with more responsibility and higher compensation. See the previous post Job Hopping Your Way to Career Success for more information.
(2) constantly […]

“Existing employees have a proven track record of success with [their current companies],” writes Katherine Spencer Lee of Robert Half Technology. Because of this internal employees are often given preference over external candidates.
If you do look at job openings at your current company here are a couple of things to keep in mind:

Don’t take it lightly […]

Think big and creatively about your career and ask “what if?” Taking action on “what if” thoughts might help you identify your true calling, be great at your job, help more people, and have more fun….
“Such questions will stretch your thinking and lead to new ideas,” says Roger Von Oech author of the Creative Whack Pack.
What if you […]

Lifehacker “recommends the software downloads and web sites that actually save time.” It is a well written blog with a wealth of great ideas.  Every so often they will posts a blog with career ideas.
Here are 5:
Keep your career alive and well
Turn Your Hobby into a Career
How to deal with difficult coworkers
How to find the perfect […]