Every day, William Schmidt gives job seekers with a not-so-great job history, a gap on their résumé, or even a criminal record, a second cha...
Today's Best and Worst Cities for Jobs
Last fall, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the recession was "very likely over" -- at least by the numbers -- and the U...
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We worshiped at St. Timothy's on Christmas Eve. It was a warmly human service, a cozy service, in a beautifully decorated church. It was...
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Since I returned from Edmonton over a week ago I started my late night binging. I've been like an addict that has lapsed and returned to...
The Christian Text In A New World Context
I was having dinner with a group of Episcopal Church leaders discussing “the emergent church” and a bold new proposal to ordain priests for ...
Top 10 Tips for Your 2010 Résumé
"Out with the old, in with the new," isn't that what they always say? The same thing applies to your résumé. Chances are you a...
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Yesterday's post was a sad one, one of my "woe is me, my life sucks" posts. Dawn was right when she said it sounded like depre...
Nativity Theologizing
I grew up with a brand of Christianity that was heavily centered on Good Friday. We celebrated Christmas along with everyone else. But the m...
Return Of The Mouse
Mid week the mouse arrived. It is a Christmas ornament -- yes a Christmas mouse wearing green and red trousers and a red sweater -- no doubt...
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Over the past several days I thought of a hundred things to write about but all the topics were downers. Each time I'd even think about ...
Planning de la semaine du 21 au 24 décembre 2009
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America's Fastest-Growing Salaries
Money isn't everything in a career, but for many people, it's the driving force behind their decision to stay in a current job, sear...
Icons Or Golden Calves
I just read a great blog post reviewing Martin Thornton's The Rock And The River. I have not read the book, but the blog post is great. ...
The Conspiracy Widens
The tin box came by mail to my office all the way from Carson City. It contained two red dice Christmas ornaments. They will go on the white...
5 Books That Will Help Your Career
These days, many of you could use some good career advice. Whether you're unemployed, just out of college, looking to increase your payc...
L'insertion des jeunes sortis de l'enseignement supérieur
Le 10 décembre 2009, le groupe de travail présidé par Henri PROGLIO a remis son rapport « Promouvoir et Développer l’Alternance ». Selon le ...
Want Job Security? Work on Your Education
Job security has become a bit of a professional artifact. It existed at one time, and your parents or grandparents can attest to it. You pro...
On The Third Week Of Advent
It is Advent III, Rose Sunday. The Secret Santa struck again -- this time in broad daylight while we were at the Feast of Guadalupe service....