Overwhelmed by Career Commitments? 5 Areas To Simplify - Forbes

Overwhelmed by Career Commitments? 5 Areas To Simplify - Forbes: For many people, there is something career-related on the new year resolutions list. Perhaps you will finally get a new job, ask for that raise, or simply get out more and network. Then the reality of your day-to-day job and busy life intrude on the best of your intentions, and that career goal seems less exciting than overwhelming. In order to prevent this career overwhelm, here are 5 areas to pare down so you can find the time, energy and attention for your main career priority:

7 Tips for Talking to the Boss About Changing Positions | Fox Business

7 Tips for Talking to the Boss About Changing Positions | Fox Business: It’s common in today’s workforce for professionals to feel that they’re in the wrong job. With companies trying to make do with less people, employees are often put in situations where they are overqualified, under-qualified or even unqualified for their duties.

If you fall into any of these categories in your current job, it's probably time to have a conversation with your boss to find a more suitable position. But having this talk can be nerve wracking, so before you dive in and speak your mind, consider these seven ways to prepare:

5 Small Personal Adjustments That Bring Big Career Results | Fox Business

5 Small Personal Adjustments That Bring Big Career Results | Fox Business: According to a report [http://www.nfib.com/Portals/0/pdf/sbet/sbet201401.pdf] released earlier this month by the National Federation of Independent Businesses, small business owners are struggling to fill open positions due to a lack of appropriate candidates. Their claim is that "this is not just a “skills” issue, but one of poor attitudes, work habits, timeliness, appearance and expectations.”

US ranks behind Rwanda, Belarus, Azerbaijan in ease of creating new business, World Bank says | Fox News

US ranks behind Rwanda, Belarus, Azerbaijan in ease of creating new business, World Bank says | Fox News: A new study by the World Bank and the International Finance Corp. found that the U.S. ranks well behind countries like Rwanda, Belarus and Azerbaijan in terms of how easy it is for an entrepreneur to start a new business. The U.S. did narrowly beat Uzbekistan, though.

Employment Expertise: A refresher on soft skills - News - Holland Sentinel - Holland, MI

Employment Expertise: A refresher on soft skills - News - Holland Sentinel - Holland, MI: We are back to setting the stage for keeping a job that you’ve started, or are hoping to start. Employers are finding a few common issues with new hires. The issues relate to the soft skills that appear to be lacking in many employees or potential employees. It’s easy to assume that the lack of soft skills relate to the Millennials who have the reputation of being self-centered and acting entitled. But the lack of soft skills appears to be pan-generational: Boomers and Millennials alike. So here’s a refresher on how to make a successful first week:

ADP Regional Employment Report: Texas and Florida Lead Growth Among Large States From November to December - WSJ.com

ADP Regional Employment Report: Texas and Florida Lead Growth Among Large States From November to December - WSJ.com: ADP Regional Employment Report: Texas and Florida Lead Growth Among Large States From November to December

These Resume Mistakes Can Slow Your Job Search | Fox Business

These Resume Mistakes Can Slow Your Job Search | Fox Business: When faced with a job search, after years of being nose-down in your day-to-day work, it is natural to feel vulnerable and uncertain.

And when you feel vulnerable, it is normal to reach out for reassurance to make sure you are doing the right things. After all, “you don’t know what you don’t know.”

About to Enter the Workforce for the First Time? Here's Your Guide | Fox Business

About to Enter the Workforce for the First Time? Here's Your Guide | Fox Business: “A lot of companies are very frustrated by younger people in the workplace and what we’re trying to say is, let’s change the tone.”

To be successful in the work force, Kushell recommends Millennials focus on developing several vital skills to improve their value in the workplace and focus on their own ambition, skills, expertise and context.

4 Ways to Stand Out in the Crowd and Get Hired | Fox Business

4 Ways to Stand Out in the Crowd and Get Hired | Fox Business: While the report was certainly sobering, finding a new career opportunity doesn’t have to be as difficult as it may seem. The job-hunting process can feel frustrating, but it doesn’t matter how many resumes you submit, interviews you attend and follow-up notes you send, if you don’t believe in yourself, you aren’t going to get hired. After all, if you don’t believe you’re capable of handling a position, no one else will.

Are You Ready For The Age Of Career Diversification? - Forbes

Are You Ready For The Age Of Career Diversification? - Forbes: Gone are the days when you can rely on one source of income to survive. There is no secure full-time job anymore because the economy is too unpredictable and there are many external factors that you can’t control.

7 Signs You’re Waiting Around to Get Fired | Fox Business

7 Signs You’re Waiting Around to Get Fired | Fox Business: When it comes to your career, there’s nothing worse than being professionally stuck. Unless you’re stuck and unaware that you are also on your company’s chopping block for the next round of layoffs.

Most of the time people aren’t aware when their career falls into a rut. You could actually be hurting yourself with your actions (or lack of action) and putting yourself at great professional risk. In fact, you could be sitting around, literally waiting to be fired.

How to Stay Productive When No one Else Is | Fox Business

How to Stay Productive When No one Else Is | Fox Business: The old saying that familiarity breeds contempt may ring true in today’s popular open-plan office spaces where proximity is taking a bite out of productivity.

A colleague who drops by to chat can disrupt your workflow, and experts say this makes you more prone to errors, robs you of important to-do list execution time and leaves you confronting the dismal reality that your work at the office is never really done.

Career Moves Everyone Should Make in 2014 | Fox Business

Career Moves Everyone Should Make in 2014  | Fox Business: Whether you are looking for a new job or you want to move up the corporate ladder, the start of the new year is an ideal time to take a fresh approach to your career.

“Too many people make check lists for the new year and then quickly forget them,” says Patty Prosser, chair of consulting firm OI Partners. “Your career is a major part of building a fulfilling life. The best way to take advantage of opportunity is to create it.”