The post below was originally published on Quora as a response to the question, “What are the biggest career mistakes to avoid?” The number one career mistake to avoid is to go into a career someone else is pushing you into, whether that includes parents, spouse, friends, etc. The number
This is one of those rare times where I’ve titled my post before writing it. Usually I don’t come up with the title until after having written the post. The reason for the change this time is because this title is a phrase that’s been blaring in my head for
“How long does it take to realize you’re in the wrong job?” This is a question I recently came across on Quora. I’ll share my response with you. But first, I want to ask you: Are you also wondering the same thing? Or is it already clear you’re in the wrong
Check it out! Below are paNASH’s top 10 most popular blog posts of 2017. They include topics such as such as pursuing your passions, career and life advice, interview tips and more. This past year I’ve been posting my blog entries not only here on the paNASH web site but also
Attention job seekers: it’s important to KNOW YOUR AUDIENCE! This is true for anyone (i.e. an artist, a freelancer, etc.). And it’s also true for those hoping to land the job of their dreams. But one of the biggest mistakes I see job seekers make is not putting themselves in
CNBC has a new show called The Job Interview. It exhibits real people interviewing for real jobs with real employers. There are 20 cameras capturing all the nerve-wracking nuances of an interview. And all the mistakes. Those of which you can learn from and not make in your own interviews.
Last week I posted an announcement about the celebration of paNASH’s 10-year anniversary. In it I told how I started my freelance business, the fears I faced in leaving a secure job to go out on my own, and how my business’s mission has evolved. Today, I want to share
Ten years ago today, I walked into the Davidson County Clerk’s office to get a business license for paNASH. I had no idea what I was doing since I’d never started a business before. It was scary to say the least. But, I put one foot in front of the
Networking is a necessary part of the career development process. It helps you discover opportunities you never knew existed. This could include a career that is just the thing that fits nicely with your passions and strengths. Or it could include opportunities in a field you’re already passionate about. But
You hate your job, but because of it you don’t have the time or energy to start the overwhelming process of finding something new. And you think you can’t quit it until you find another job. But is that really a true statement, or just common myth? Let’s look at
Truth Bomb: Your Resume is Not About You! Shock is the reaction I usually get when I say what I’m about to say. Your resume is not about you. Thinking it is, is one of the biggest mistakes people make when writing their resume. Here’s what I mean: A few
Lately I’ve had several people contact me who’ve said, “I can’t seem to move up in my career. I keep taking on the same low-level jobs and don’t know how to get out of this cycle and move up to something better. I feel stuck!” Oftentimes there’s a simple explanation
