Leadership Lessons From Truett Cathy, Founder of Chick-fil-A
October 29, 2009 by Erik Folgate
Filed under Careers
Tonight I went with my wife to an event called “Live, Love, Lead” put on by Chick-fil-A and the entire Cathy family was there. It was a great event, and it was done very well. Like anything done by Chick-fil-A, it was done with class. I’m a big fan of the company, because I love their commitment to serving others and their out-of-ordinary business practices like closing on Sunday and choosing high-quality and high-character franchise owners and employees. The event focused on three main concepts: Your physical health, your marriage health, and your leadership skills. Here are some highlights and lessons that I took from the event.
10 High Paying Jobs That Don’t Require An Undergraduate Degree
October 27, 2009 by Erik Folgate
Filed under Careers
We’re going through one of the tougher recessions in the past few decades, and jobs are very hard to find. Going to school for four years and paying for four years of undergraduate schooling is not on the minds of very many people right now. Survival mode is more on your minds, and one of the biggest misconceptions about finding a career that pays a lot of money is that you MUST have at least a bachelor’s degree. This is simply not true. There are thousands of careers that pay very well and do require schooling or an apprenticeship, but this is more like one to two years, rather than four. Some jobs just require you to have a great sales personality, the determination to succeed, and a certification/license. This article from Yahoo Finance caught my eye about the top 10 high paying jobs that don’t require a degree., and I want to share it with you.
Best Jobs In America in 2009 by CNN
October 13, 2009 by Erik Folgate
Filed under Careers
CNN has come out with their 2009 list of best jobs in America. Jobs and career opportunities are at a premium in this economic recession, and the unemployment rate is 10% across the United States. It’s even higher than that in some parts of the country. Young people are getting hit the hardest, and they are being forced to take jobs that they don’t want. Many young people sail through college without direction, and they choose majors and career paths with no potential. This list will help you get some ideas of jobs and careers with high potential for future growth. Here are the top ten jobs:
How To Find A Job Using Social Media Tools
October 12, 2009 by Erik Folgate
Filed under Careers, Social Media
Linked In
- Create a profile. You need to create a robust profile. Take it as seriously as you would a resume. This IS your online resume. Don’t lie on it, because all of your contacts will be able to see it, and they might call you out on it publicly!
- Build your contacts. The best way to get contacts right away is to allow Linked In to search your Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail, or AOL accounts. The only way to invite someone to become a contact is to know their email address.
Help A Reader: Having A Baby And Looking For A Job Change
September 23, 2009 by Erik Folgate
Filed under Careers, Kids and Money
A question from one of our most loyal Money Crashers fans!
I have a question for you concerning searching for a job. I found out that I will not be able to keep my current job after we have the baby. I am not willing to work full time, and they are unwilling to let me work part-time. My question is two-fold. Do you have any recommendations for searching for a part-time job (preferably work from home)? Also, if I want to start the job in June, when is a good time to start looking?
How To Find A Job You Like While Unemployment Rates Continues To Rise
September 16, 2009 by Erik Folgate
Filed under Careers
Barack Obama and his administration can claim that the economy is recovering all they want, but I won’t be convinced until I see the unemployment rate begin to decline. The fact is that hundreds of thousands of people continue to lose their jobs every month, which means that finding a job is becoming harder every day. For most people, survival mode comes into play, and just finding something to keep them afloat is necessary.
If you have a little time to spare and you are creative enough, you may be able to find a job that you actually like! Here’s what to do and what not to do:
How To Use LinkedIn Effectively To Further Your Career
July 22, 2009 by Erik Folgate
Filed under Careers
Social media the “in” thing right now, and I don’t think it’s going anywhere for a long time. We are naturally social creatures. We like interacting with each other, sharing opinions, debating with each other, and basically showing off our lives. Why do you think Facebook is so popular? We like sharing our photos and updating people about US, becaue we are naturally selfish. Not to mention it’s fun to keep in touch with old friends without needing to put any effort into it. LinkedIn is a different beast than Twitter and Facebook. Twitter and Facebook are all about being personal, but LinkedIn is more like an interactive resume. You can build an online resume all while connecting with professional contacts. LinkedIn is different, therefore, it should be treated differently.
Don’t Be Too Personal on LinkedIn
Best Cities To Live From Money Magazine
July 13, 2009 by Erik Folgate
Filed under Careers, Real Estate
Money Magazine has come out with their 2009 best cities to live around the United States. Here are the Top 10:
- Louisville, CO
- Chanhassen, MN
- Papillion, NE
- Middleton, WI
- Milton, MA
- Warren, NJ
- Keller, TX
- Peachtree City, GA
- Lake St. Louis, MO
- Mukilteo, WA
Keep in mind that Money Magazine picks small towns that are near large metropolitan areas. Most all of these towns are self-incorporated towns that are considered to be suburbs to locals of the large city they feed from. Money Magazine heavily weights employment rate, crime rate, median income, median price of housing, the overall real estate market, and school systems.
My Top Ten Career Related Websites For Young People
July 10, 2009 by Erik Folgate
Filed under Careers
Your career is the most important aspect to your personal finances, because without a good career that you enjoy, you’ll have a hard time finding earning a significant income over your lifetime. Without good income, it’s so tough to get ahead with your finances. I am constantly telling people that they either have an income problem or a behavior problem if they can’t get ahead with their finances. If you need some direction with your career path or just some tips and advice about interviews, promotions, or office culture, here is a good list of websites to help you:
Should Obama Limited CEO Compensation?
February 5, 2009 by Erik Folgate
Filed under Banking, Careers, Economic Policy
Yesterday, President Obama announced that he would limit CEO compensation of private corporations that received bailout money from the federal government. The moment that a private company receives government money, they are taking taxpayer’s money. The government doesn’t have their own money. They have our money. So, Obama and many Ameriicans want this bailout money being used responsibly by these private corporations. They don’t want them using the money for executive bonuses, vacation retreats, and corporate jets. I agree and disagree with this issue.
Why I Agree With What Obama Did
