career

Advice on starting fresh, from the experts at First30Days.com

YOUR TIME TO DREAM

Set aside a special time every week or weekend to work on your dream job. This will be your time to devote to your future. Once you make this start, you'll be doing something everyone with a dream has done - finding the time to develop your ideas. read more

MONEY’S NOT EVERYTHING

We live in an era with some attitudes about money and career holding over from earlier decades. You may have picked up on the idea that a career should always move in a straight upward line. Maybe that used to be the case. read more

THE TIME IS ALWAYS NOW

Remember, it's your life, your day, your career and only you know what's right for you. Other people may discourage you, or tell you it's the worst time to switch jobs, but only you know when you should change direction. read more

THE CAREER PUZZLE

Don't assume because someone isn't in your field that she doesn't know someone who can help you. read more

THANK YOUR HELPERS

If you're established in your career or just starting out, send thank-you notes to people who've been there first, helped you, or served as a mentor. These people will really appreciate that you remembered what they did for you and will value you as someone who honors their time and contribution to getting you started. read more

SEEK OUT ENTREPRENEURS FOR THEIR ADVICE

These days, careers don't have to be life-long. In fact, many people-and not just the ones who sell a business when they're young and make a killing-reach the point where their interests change or they feel alienated in some way at work and there's nowhere for them to go for refuge, except to look for another line of work. If that's you, find someone who has made the career/job switch you are contemplating. Ask them every possible question you have. read more

LOOK! YOUR DREAM JOB IS OUT THERE

Many of us sleepwalk through our days at boring, uninspiring or frustrating jobs. Don't settle for the humdrum. It's time to find your dream job, girl! Let's go! And congratulate yourself on taking this important step! read more

LOOKING CLOSE TO HOME

Are there practical ways that you can enhance your current job so it looks like your dream job? If you have a good relationship with your boss, are there other duties you can try out with your boss's help? In other words, your dream job may be down the hall or around the corner! read more

BACK TO SCHOOL

Whether your ideal career lies within your current field of expertise or is far removed, you may need to further your education to land your dream job. Even if you aren't straying too far from your specialty, technology and other advances may have changed the necessary knowledge you need for that dream job. read more

COLD FEET OVER A NEW CAREER?

How do you feel about pursuing your dream job? Good, yes/no? What if you fail? What if you hate it? What if you can't make enough money to support yourself? These are all reasonable concerns, but it IS possible to go on without getting too bogged down in insecurity. read more

PERFECT YOUR ELEVATOR PITCH

Want to land your dream job—the one that expresses and encompasses who you are and puts your inner passion into practice? Prepare your "story behind the dream" so you're ready to close the deal when opportunity knocks. read more

THE BUSINESS END

Decided to make a fresh start with your own business? Now you need to thoroughly research your industry, target audience, expected operating expenses and competition. You'll need this information to put together a business plan that will serve as your road map for success. It's your GPS to get you there! read more