Employment

Advancing Within the Job You Have

Publisher — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:35:58 +0000

There are things we can do to prevent a layoff from becoming a reality. Doing our homework, staying informed and taking positive action is crucial. This involves networking within our company, reading our employer’s updates and newsletters to understand where the company is going, and keeping up with national and local government initiatives that affect our area of business.

Caught in a Career Transition

Publisher — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:34:38 +0000

When you find yourself without a job or in a job that you need to get out of, too often transitioning professionals are caught flat-footed wondering, “How did I get here and how do I avoid this in the future?”

People often see a career as a smooth forward continuum. But research indicates today’s professionals will change jobs eight to 12 times over a 35-40 year career. A significant number of changes are imposed by employers, often with little notice, adapting to protect shareholder value and competitive position in our increasingly global economy.

Hot Jobs in the City

Publisher — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:33:36 +0000

While the nightly news is filled with dire economic predictions and that last round of layoffs at a large company, the local picture in Central Florida, and East Orlando in particular, is far from dismal. Here, is a fresh view of what local jobs are hot.

New Clinic Provides Medical & Dental Care for Developmentally Disabled

Publisher — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:33:00 +0000

Imagine if you had to take your child to the doctor, but none of the physicians in your neighborhood, your side of town, even in the whole city, would see him. In fact, the closest doctors willing to treat him were in Gainesville, Tampa or Miami.

If you have a child with moderate to severe autism, you probably don’t have to imagine it.

“And if you think getting medical care is hard, dental care is impossible!” rues Robert E. Wright, Ph.D., RN and CEO of the Threshold Center for Autism on Goldenrod Road. “The medical field has not fully caught up with its responsibility to captain the healthcare ship for all people.”

Robbins Realty, A Family Owned Business

Publisher — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:31:04 +0000

From Wal-Mart to Ford, Winn-Dixie to NASCAR, some of the most famous companies you know are family-owned. But, it’s the family-owned business in your local area that is more integral in your life, offering unparalleled customer service such as when the person at the reception desk treats you like you’re another member of the family.

The most successful are able to pass their business down to future generations, who carry on the family tradition. Robbins Realty, a third generation real estate agency, is one such success story.

The Changing Face of Orlando

Publisher — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:27:38 +0000

Ask anyone the world over about the major industry in Orlando, and all of Central Florida, and they’ll invariably tell you its tourism. And, for many recent decades, this has been true. The “O” in Orlando might as well have mouse ears for how ubiquitous tourism is in this town.

But, recently, other, much more quiet industries have moved in on the east and southeast side of the city and are stealthily becoming powerhouses. You may have heard about all the goings on in what’s being called the “Medical City” in Lake Nona, or understand that aeronautics are important because of our proximity to Kennedy Space Center, or know that a bunch of simulation companies are located off Challenger Parkway, where the 408 ends. But, do you really know what all of this means for our community?

Simulation Research Gets Army Contract

Publisher — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:20:01 +0000

A new contract between the University of Central Florida and the U.S. Army Research Development and Engineering Command, Simulation and Training Technology Center (RDECOM STTC) will enable the university to receive up to $75 million in research funds over five years from any government agency.

What to Expect If You Lose Your Job

Publisher — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:16:58 +0000

Due to a combination of a souring economy, rising fuel prices, and more supply than demand, layoffs are increasing. While Central Florida’s unemployment rate is lower than the rest of the nation, even hearing about one layoff in the area can be disconcerting. Whether you’re employed by one of the industries announcing layoffs or work for a company that has recently announced cuts, there are steps that you can take so that you don’t lose it altogether in the event you lose your job.

Where the Jobs Are

Publisher — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:13:40 +0000

I try to avoid the news if I can. In a slower economy, all the dire headlines could lead you to believe no one is hiring. The fact is that in any economy a lot of jobs are available, but these days they are just harder to find and usually more competitive to obtain.

To me, a slowing economy is an opportunity to locate companies that are great! When times are booming, it is sometimes hard to identify leaders because everyone is doing well. Remember the technology boom in the late ‘90’s? When things slow down, the crème rises to the top and the businesses that are not performing well are exposed. Who would have thought companies like Circuit City, Bed Bath and Beyond and Sharper Image would file bankruptcy? A few months ago, Circuit City decided to save costs by laying off 3,400 of their most experienced and highest paying workers. Last month, the company’s stock hit a 52-week low in a time where more televisions are being sold than any time before. Companies that get rid of experienced and knowledgeable workers in slower times will never be profitable.

Leveraging Your Career on the Internet

Publisher — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 12:47:26 +0000

When I talk to groups about leveraging their careers, I get a lot of emails asking me for more information. Many of you today may not realize that you have a real chance of taking your career to the next level. However, a lot of you don’t understand how this is accomplished. I would like you show you some of the things you can do to help you reach your career potential using the internet.