http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Ford+Myers Career Ford Myers Wed, 06 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=74797&ca=Career You get your clothes cleaned when they’re dirty. You pay your bills each month. You see your doctor once or twice a year. You send cards to family-members at each birthday. So, why is it that most people (maybe even you!) don’t integrate career management into their regular routine? Most individuals... Career Ford Myers Wed, 06 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=70552&ca=Career After you’ve created all your “self-marketing documents” and verbal presentations, you’re ready to take your job search “to the street” and begin networking. The goal is to contact people who can help you reach the hiring managers inside your target companies. Networking can be done on the phone, in... Business Ford Myers Wed, 06 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=75336&ca=Business In today’s challenging economy, many people feel that they have lost a sense of control over their careers. Widespread corporate layoffs and downsizings have made the job market a tenuous environment in which to build a solid future. As a result, a growing percentage of executives are turning to ent... Career Ford Myers Wed, 06 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=75351&ca=Career Contrary to popular to popular opinion, you should never rely solely on your résumé as you pursue a job search. Your "Job Seeker's Tool Kit" should be filled with a variety of documents that will enable you to successfully market yourself with power and professionalism. Of all the tools in your "Job... Career Ford Myers Wed, 19 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=64231&ca=Career As a Career Consultant, I work with clients on all the tools and techniques that are needed to succeed in the job search – including interviewing skills. One thing I have noticed over the years is that candidates often get “trapped” in certain interview questions that are designed to make them say s... Business Ford Myers Mon, 19 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=55940&ca=Business Business ownership can be one of life’s most rewarding experiences – under the right circumstances and at the right time! It’s not necessarily “better” than having a job – it’s just different. For some, self-employment is the ideal career solution. How about you? The exercises below are designed to... Career Ford Myers Thu, 18 May 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=50586&ca=Career Do you ever feel like you’ve lost touch with the enthusiasm and passion you once felt about your career? Remember when you were just starting-out at your first job, or you were a recent graduate? You probably thought that any job would be available to you; that every employer would want to hire you.... Career Ford Myers Tue, 25 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=47389&ca=Career In the not-too-distant past, ascending the corporate ladder assured management professionals of a bigger office, a stronger compensation package and a more secure future. But today, executives are being told: Don’t get too comfortable in that corner office, and don’t buy that fancy new car or boat y...