For someone who likes writing, being a freelancer is a dream job. On paper. You have a flexible schedule. You get to pick and choose the jobs you do. You act as your own boss. Insert any number of the other advantages here. But I think that often, we all get too caught up in the advantages that we never really take our current happiness into account. Let me explain what I mean.
When someone asks me what I do, I usually spend more than a few minutes explaining my job. I noticed recently that I always end the explanation by …read more

Today’s poll stems from a curiosity of mine about you guys and gals. How long have you been freelancing full-time? Answer the poll question below to weigh in and help me learn a little more about the people reading this website.
If you have a part-time job, but could give it up (ie, you do it for pleasure, not for money) AND still make at least 75% of your income through freelancing, please consider yourself a full-time freelancer.
Otherwise, consider yourself part-time!
(For example, I work about 15-20 hours a week at a local day care center, but I do it …read more

Could you be the next Martha Stewart or Steven Jobs? According to Linette Gerlach over at bizzia Small Business, Mindset is Important to your Business. I agree, but I want to take it a step further. Your mindset will determine your success in every area of your life. For you as a job seeker, I believe it is paramount to you successfully navigating the turbulent waters of the hiring process.
If you are looking for a new job, and you don’t think you will find one, you will still be looking while you sit in that mindset. I write about this …read more

Twitter is such an interesting Social networking tool. Welcome to part 6 of my series on Social Media & Your Job Search. When I first heard about Twitter last year, I didn’t even entertain the thought of microblogging. I saw no value in Twitter whatsoever. For about 6 months or so I wouldn’t even discuss Twitter. It seemed like a waste of time and I don’t have much to waste. But then, I went on vacation last April and I decided to check it out.
My Twitter profile was born on my vacation last April and I have been playing in …read more

You are such a critical piece in the success or failure of your job search. I have been writing and talking about Social Media & Your Job Search for the last few days. This is part 4 of my series and it is time for me to talk about YOU. I mean it! If you are frustrated, angry or bitter, your job search will go no where! You can be the best at connecting to people in person or via the world wide web, but if your attitude stinks, forget it!
If you are not interested in connecting with others to …read more

Welcome to part 3 of my series on Social Media & Your Job Search. Social Media is here to stay, just in case you missed my first two posts. And resistance is futile. I believe that was a line in a movie, but it applies to Social Media & Your Job Search. Rather than start a new topic today, I thought I would share a few links from my colleagues here at bizzia.com and others around the blogosphere. I was shocked on Thursday when I began my series how many others around bizzia.com were writing about the same topic. Resistance …read more

Social Media is here to stay. It may be a relatively new term, but I believe we are only just discovering the depth of these word. I believe Social Media will take us places and connect us to people like we have never been connected before. In terms of your job search, understand that networking online is just one form of social networking, and if you are not employing technology in your job search, you are now in the stone ages. It is a critical component to effectively connecting with people and organizations today.
Today I want to focus on the …read more

How did a little boy from Gary, Indiana become the pop king of our culture? During the 60’s, 70’s the climate in our culture was tumultuous. Lots of unrest, protests, death and struggle for equality within this country. Along with Michael Jackson, I grew up during that time. As a child I remember the Jackson 5, I loved their songs. I enjoyed seeing them on TV and I believe my mom took us to see them live. Years later when I became a teenager the Off the Wall album hit. Loved it! Michael Jackson hit pay dirt in his debut …read more

I jumped into freelance writing full-time right after college, much to my mother’s dismay. It isn’t that she didn’t want me to be a successful writer, but she worried that I wouldn’t be able to afford my bills after my savings gave out in a few months. We talked about it, though, and I reassured her that I was more than willing to take on a part-time job, even doing something like working at a fast food restaurant, in order to pay the rent if I had to.
I’m happy to say that I’ve never had the need to do that. …read more

“If you keep doing what you’ve always done, you will get what you’ve always gotten – the same result.” That is the definition of insanity and in this insane economy, you better have some relative sanity to combat the foolishness. Whether you are employed or unemployed, creativity and out of box thinking should become your favorite companions.
For those of you who are employed, you must be focused on preparation and planning. What will you do, if your job was gone tomorrow? Everything looks great today. No layoffs or very few in your organization. Everyone seems relatively happy despite the economy. …read more