Employment Spot

Does the U.S. Open have you thinking about golf this Father’s Day?  What about playing Business Golf to advance your career?

With the hype of watching the pros in the U.S. Open or scheduling a tee time to take your dad golfing for Father’s Day, it is easy to forget that golf is actually a business tool.  Whether you are golfing with a coworker, entertaining a client or attending game as a customer, golf is a great way to get ahead in your career.  In fact, being comfortable on the fairway is often considered a necessity in today’s business world.  Here are some tips to use golf to your advantage in your career:

1. Take golf lessons. Whether you are a beginner or you are looking to improve your swing, taking golf lessons is a great idea.  If you find yourself turning down golf invitations from friends or business partners because you are not skilled enough, this may be seriously hurting your career.  You never want to miss out on a golf opportunity, so take the steps needed to learn how to play and improve your golf skills.  Taking golf lessons is also a great place for networking — it’s likely that many of the other people there will be businesspeople in the same situation as you.  Check out Play Golf America.com to find a golf instructor near you. Read the rest of this entry »

What Job is Right for Me and How do I Find It?

People are constantly searching for new jobs, switching departments within their company and even entering brand new territory in a different industry.  They are looking for what we all want — the perfect job.

In figuring out what kind of job is right for you, it is necessary to think outside of the box.  We tend to place a lot of emphasis on things like salary, location and opportunities for advancement — all important perks that come along with the job.  But what about the job itself?  How can you consider any of these issues in your job search if you still haven’t discovered your true calling?  Finding the right job starts with knowing yourself.  Here are some things you can do to find the answer to the age-old question, “What is the right job for me?”

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Advance your career with a little help from your friends
A popular misconception is that networking is just about getting a job. In reality, it’s much more than that. Networking is about establishing relationships that provide you with valuable feedback and allow you to make educated decisions. You do it every day without even realizing it. Let’s look at an example. Suppose within days of your move to a new town, your car breaks down. How would you handle this situation? Would you open the yellow pages and take your car to the first mechanic you see or would you ask your colleagues for a recommendation? The second option is an example of networking. Think about why many successful businesses don’t need to advertise. They obtain new clients by word of mouth ? otherwise known as networking!

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