Job Club

A forum for communication and support.

Discussion 52: What is the difference between a career and a job?

What is the difference between a career and a job? Quoted from article by Trent on The Simple Dollar Web Site • A job is something you do simply to earn money; a career is a series of connected employment opportunities. • A job has minimal impact on your future work life; a career provides experience and learning to fuel your future. • A job offers few networking opportunities; a career is loaded with opportunities. “When you work at a job, you should do the minimum without annoying the boss....

read more

Discussion 51: Being Pleasant and Letting Go

A smile is just a small part of being pleasant. Greeting people when you walk into a room, or opening doors for people regardless of gender are just some of the many ways to be pleasant. Saying a polite thank you when someone passes you a sheet of paper. Having manners is something that stands out regardless of where you are. By being polite or having a smile you can unknowingly brighten someone's day. Never underestimate the value of being pleasant. It shows through your actions, and carries...

read more

Discussion 49: New Mission for Job Club

Hello, We hope your week has been awesome and finds you well. Today we are announcing a change in how Job Club is conducted. We are going to be enhancing the content of our weekly discussions! The open discussions will continue as always, and we will still be sending you great interview and resume tips. However, we will be changing how we get the job information to you. We will be posting job information as it comes in! What we want for you is to send us the jobs you are individually looking...

read more
Discussion 48: What do you look for in a job?

Discussion 48: What do you look for in a job?

There are times you look at the job you're doing, or the work you're looking for and you have doubts. You have doubts about whether or not it's worth it. For those of you looking for work you need to stop and ask your self one question. "Is the job I'm looking for or wanting a career or a paycheck?" If it's a career then all steam ahead and good luck to you. If it's just a job then you may want to rethink what you're doing. There is a saying that goes  “Find a job that you love and you'll...

read more