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Manufacture a Job
By Elizabeth Salaam, Published Feb. 5, 2012
Michele Nash-Hoff, author of Can American Manufacturing be Saved? Why we should and how we can, explains why you should seek work with San Diego’s manufacturing companies. Please start by telling me a little bit about ...
Dog Walking Ain’t Easy
By Elizabeth Salaam, Published Dec. 26, 2011
If you’ve got the right set of skills and attributes, Roxanne and Kristyne of Walk-N-Roll Doggie might want to hire you. First tell me about Walk N Roll Doggie. Walk N Roll Doggie is a pet ...
Labor of Love: Life of a Doula
By Elizabeth Salaam, Published Nov. 8, 2011
Sarah Burns, a 24-year-old doula, explains what it takes to get started, and stay in business, as a doula. First, please define “doula” for me. What does a doula do? A birth doula provides emotional and ...
Bargain Mama
By Elizabeth Salaam, Published Oct. 13, 2011
Stacey Ross, of San Diego Bargain Mama, found her ideal job in the world of online marketing. First, give me an idea of your work ... More Post a comment
Thank You For Firing Me
By Candice Reed, Published Sept. 30, 2011
Since you lost your job you’ve been bombarded by advice from TV pundits, your friends, your mom and even certain newspaper columnists, but so far, ... More Post a comment
Be pleasant. Be positive. Be upbeat.
By Richard M. Knappen, Published Sept. 30, 2011
Hurrah! You have been called for a job interview. A generalist from the human resources department performed an initial interview with you over the telephone, ... More Post a comment
You Look Like You Need an Attitude Adjustment
By Michelle Dumas, Published Sept. 16, 2011
The days of simply browsing through the Sunday newspaper and sending out a few résumés in order to win your next career opportunity are over. ... More Post a comment
From Security to Biotech…at 54 years old
By Elizabeth Salaam, Published Sept. 2, 2011
Ben Romans shares his story of unemployment, frustration, and finally relief. First, tell me about your employment background. I worked for Knight Security in Escondido ... More Post a comment
Get over Your Temp Phobia
By Candice Reed, Published Sept. 1, 2011
You might not consider taking a temp job because it seems like a risky move. Other than a paycheck what would you get out of ... More Post a comment
Survival in the Modern Workplace
By Michael Kinsman, Published Aug. 22, 2011
Our work world is far different from what it used to be. The workplace is always changing and adapting to our societal needs, but there ... More Post a comment
The Weather Isn’t a Good Enough Reason to Stay in San Diego and Struggle
By Elizabeth Salaam, Published Aug. 4, 2011
Jason Ulsh, 33, explains how and why his job search led him out of sunny San Diego (and why he’s ok with it). Let’s start ... More Comment (1)
Eighty Is the New 65
By Michael Kinsman, Published July 7, 2011
You’ve probably heard the same thing in recent years that I have from beleaguered workers in their 50s and 60s: “If I can just make ... More Post a comment
Internship Pays Off
By Elizabeth Salaam, Published June 20, 2011
Maria Tomas went from unpaid intern to paid employee. Tell me about your schooling and other background information. I studied fine art at two community ... More Comment (1)
Nobody wants to Buy What You’re Selling
By Candice Reed, Published June 9, 2011
We all know about networking, right? Well, it might be wise in this economy to stop doing it — at least in the way you’ve ... More Post a comment
Bad Communication Equals Failure
By Michael Kinsman, Published June 7, 2011
Is there any employee who hasn’t witnessed his or her employer about to make a big mistake before it is made? Probably not. Companies make ... More Post a comment
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