Scott Wimer has a Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior from UCLA and is one of our most thought-provoking coaches. He asks the important questions (the "elephant in the room" questions!). His wife also works at UCLA, and they have a gorgeous young child who attends the UCLA SEEDS program. You could say his allegiances are clear.
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Ask the Career Coach
How do I manage through uncertain economic times?
Ask your current boss for feedback on your performance. In uncertain times you want to make sure that you are meeting your boss’s expectations.
Join associations related to your field and industry. Volunteer at those associations. Prepare and present papers.
Keep up your community with your former Bosses.
Keep up your community with your former workers and Anderson colleagues.
Help other people find jobs. They just might be able to help you when you need it.
Keep your resume current.
Keep your accomplishments known. (As Patti Wilson would put it “OWN the first page of Google.”)
6 Ways
to Invest
in Your Career
Margaret Steen talks with Patti Wilson, for Yahoo! HotJobs
In uncertain economic times, you may hesitate to spend money to advance your career. But some investments -- of money and time -- can really pay off. <more>