Land Your Dream Job

CNN’s Fredericka Whitfield interviewed author Jennifer Remling Jan. 16, who relayed tips from her new book Carve Your Own Road about how to land your dream job:

1. Get Clarity

> internships
> apprenticeships
> take an inventory of exactly what you’d like to do

2. Leverage Education, Skills, Experience

> if you don’t have the skills, consider going back to school
> retool skills; forge your own “economic recovery plan”

3. Build Bridges to Dream Job

> test the waters
> work extra hours (at new gig) without leaving current job (if possible)

4. New Career, New Salary

> start emergency fund to tide you over
> plan for the transition

5. Networking is a Necessity

> social media
> face to face meetings

http://cnn.com


Sudan

As we celebrate Martin Luther King Day, understand the power of just one vote. People in the Sudan “get it,” as they cast votes this week in support of secession.
Reportedly, some people walked for days, yes days, to cast their ballots.
If the referendum passes, the oil rich south will separate from the pipeline clad north.

As we prepare for the 2012 election season, let’s not forget those who have literally died for our right to vote. The only way to change the system, if you have problems with it, is to participate.