I recently wrote my Devil Wears Prada article discussing the potential outcomes of the choices we make. Few of us go out and make an intentional life or career blundering decisions. I, however, have made a string of smaller decisions, or better yet, no decisions at all that over time got me someplace all together wrong.

I’ve done it with Christmas, too. I let Thanksgiving go by without giving much thought to what comes next. The time slips by and before you know it, I shorted myself. …

I enjoy learning and growing in my understanding of the things around me. I want to know myself better and grow in intimacy with the supernatural. It’s the way I’m wired. I have to explore. And this drives me to do a lot of reading.

I started Career Jockey in order to share all the job hunt and personal/professional development resources I had accumulated helping others in their job hunts. These are resources I acquired interacting with career coaches, recruiters and other HR types. …

(This article continues where OERamz’s first article “You’re Fired! Part 1- I Never Saw It Coming left off.)

After the smile and, “we won’t be needing this today”. Mr. Manager continued, “you have been a very valuable asset to our group” and then the “but” … as you know the economy, our group, difficult decision … I felt like Charlie Brown listening to his teacher … and it wasn’t good news.

Funny how the mind takes over as I began to think, we’re moving tomorrow, my boxes are all packed and …

Title: Back on Track Network: The 3 Things You MUST Know to Become Successfully Self-employedLocation: St. Louis Church Library 7220 SW 120 Street, Miami, FL 33156Link out: Click hereDescription: Guest Speaker: Frank Morrison, owner/president of The Entrepreneur’s Source
Based in Miami, Florida, Frank is a business consultant working with individuals considering alternative career options, such as self-employment, and would like to understand to growth opportunities open to them through franchising.
The meeting will take place at the St. Louis Church Library at 7220 SW 120 Street, Miami, FL 33156. The library …

A week back I published Kevin Donlin’s article “Three Simple Job Search Ideas from Stuff Going on Right Around You.” I started looking around his blog and found a FREE downloadable e-book called “The Simple Job Search Manifesto.” I figured if I’m publishing his story I might as well learn a little bit more about what the guy does.

I’m really glad I did. This 65 page e-book contains a well organized plan for getting yourself back to work. It covers choosing your ideal job, finding the …

Title: Events: Execunet Executive Perspectives – The Developing Opportunities in the 2010 Executive Marketplace Location: The Jobing Offices, 6600 North Andrews Ave Suite 500, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309Link out: Click hereDescription: $25. Bring up to FOUR guests with you for free!
Light refreshments
Speaker: Dave Opton, ExecuNet Founder and CEO
We’ll kick off the meeting with Speed Networking and a Business Card Exchange. Each attendee will get a tutorial with action steps to maximize the experience.
Then to “Opton-ize” your job search, Dave will share current data gathered throughout 2009 (based on surveys as …

Title: Events: Execunet Meeting – Social Networking Two.O – Off-LineLocation: Lobby Library, 2 Grove Isle Drive, Coconut Grove, FL 33133 Link out: Click hereDescription: No Charge for Execunet members. $25 for guests.
Complimentary wine bar and hors d’oeuvres
Please be our guest at Two Grove Isle Drive in Coconut Grove for an evening of old-fashioned networking – face to face in a seasonal social setting. No matter if you’re new to ExecuNet or one of our original members, come out and meet other fabulous professionals here in South Florida.
And, in appreciation …

We all want happiness and, unfortunately, during my job searches (there were more than one) happiness escaped me. Fear, anxiety and worry took its place. It was so overwhelming.

I attended a South Florida Interactive Media Association seminar last week and the lead speaker was Julian Smith co-author of New York Times best seller “Trust Agents: Using the Web to Build Influence, Improve Reputation, and Earn Trust.” He shared with us an interesting fact. He said for people making over $50K a year, happiness is unrelated to …

I find myself in a unique situation. I’m unemployed for the first time in my long career. I’ve been working since I was 14. I mean it; my Social Security records show earnings from 1976 to 1979, the years I was enrolled in High School.

Since that time, I was never really unemployed. Sure I had a couple 2 or 3 week vacations between jobs, but nothing like this. After high school, I joined the Army and received training in communications. When I left the Army, I immediately landed a …

My wife and I went the movies to watch “Couples Retreat” and got a bit more than we expected. It was filled with the expected Vince Vaughn and Jon Favreau gags. It’s a funny movie. But what surprised us was the very positive pro-marriage message. I think it’s just what the doctor ordered for a strained job seeker marriage. (It’s also a nice treat from a Hollywood that often portrays marriages as antiquated and irrelevant.)

The story begins with four couples going through the motions of …