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Blogging interests?
27 Jun 2023

Blogging interests?

by Madeleine Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog | 0

Q: For three years, I have worked in academia.  I need to make a career change.  I am interested in developing a blog to showcase my writing skills, and to continue to improve my writing skills.  I have been told … Continued

blogging, careers, dream job, job doc blog, journalism
A May grad asks about a career in advertising
27 Mar 2023

A May grad asks about a career in advertising

by Madeleine Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog | 0

Q: I am graduating in May.  My major has been Advertising/Marketing with a minor in English.  I had an internship last year, but it was more focused on marketing communications, and some social media tasks.  I have been working with … Continued

careers, employability, job doc blog, job seeker, recent college grad
Post-layoff, what are “recession-proof” industries?
1 Jun 2020

Post-layoff, what are “recession-proof” industries?

by Ethan Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog | 0

Q:  I have recently been laid off and I want to look at opportunities in a more secure industry.  In March, I was terminated from a travel-industry software company.  What companies are recession-proof?   A:  Many job seekers are looking … Continued

careers, changing careers, coronavirus, job doc blog, recession
Lots of colleagues are leaving. Should I be looking for a new job?
23 Sep 2019

Lots of colleagues are leaving. Should I be looking for a new job?

by Ethan Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog | 0

Q: My company has experienced constant turnover since I started 10 months ago.  I like the company and my position, but the constant turnover makes me nervous.  Should I be looking around?  It seems like everyone is leaving and “ringing … Continued

careers, changing jobs, job doc blog, new job, resumes
A candidate being pursued
17 Apr 2017

A candidate being pursued

by Zach Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog | 0

Q: Two years ago I landed a job.  It’s ok.  I don’t love it and I don’t hate it.  However since January, 2017, I am getting calls from headhunters almost every week.  What is this all about?  Some are discussing … Continued

careers, employability, employment, job doc blog, job offers
Traits for successful entrepreneurs
26 Sep 2016

Traits for successful entrepreneurs

by Zach Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog, Uncategorized | 0

Q:  The corporate track isn’t right for everyone.  In your work, what do you see as the required traits of successful entrepreneurs?  I think I would be nervous, but excited about starting my own business.  I am a senior in … Continued

careers, small business, start-up
Web design, a new career interest
25 Jul 2016

Web design, a new career interest

by Zach Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog, Uncategorized | 0

Q:  I am interested in a new field.  I have an undergraduate degree in history but I have recently developed an interest in web design.  My work experience has been in office management and now community relations for a large … Continued

careers, changing careers, education, high demand careers
Can you go back to an employer you left years ago? And how?
12 Apr 2016

Can you go back to an employer you left years ago? And how?

by Zach Ritterbusch | posted in: Articles | 0

A recent survey by staffing firm Spherion found that one-third of workers surveyed had gone back to a previous employer.   As long as you didn’t burn any bridges at your former workplace, you shouldn’t feel weird about returning to a … Continued

careers, hiring, job search, Jobs News
Job hopping vs. non-job hopping between the generations
21 Mar 2016

Job hopping vs. non-job hopping between the generations

by Zach Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog, Uncategorized | 0

Q: Job hopping vs. non-job hopping. I was told when I was in college that you should stay with your employer as long as possible. I am not saying your whole career but maybe a few jobs over 30 years. … Continued

careers, changing careers, changing jobs
Job Doc blog – June 28, 2010
28 Jun 2010

Job Doc blog – June 28, 2010

by Patricia Hunt Sinacole | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

Today’s Job Doc blog!

careers, internal career path, job posting

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