Trying to get a handle on where our economy stands? Trying to get a handle on where you stand? It's a daunting and confusing experience for most of us. It feels like we are in a strange lull right now. Something has changed but we haven't quite made sense of it yet. There are brief glimpses of a recovery, lead by the Dow rising almost 2000 points from its 2008 low. But unemployment has risen in 48 states and there are subtle indicators, like the number of parking spaces in my neighborhood, or the ease of hailing a cab on a rainy day at rush hour, that tell me we're not nearly out of it yet. 

 

If you have lost your job, or are unable to retire, or your house is gone, or there is no more health insurance to protect you, recovery is a long way off and fear is probably very much with you. I'd like to talk about what's required to transform that fear into Opportunity.

Read More

 

The pace and nature of change in the new world of business impacts everything and the job market is no exception.  A broad spectrum of job seekers, including those first entering the market and those contemplating career switches or retraining due to forced layoffs or forward looking strategies, can find Opportunity by looking at the megatrends that will guide job growth in several key industries. AL

 

Cutting-edge careers are often exciting, and they offer a strong job market.  Alas, the cutting edge too often turns out to be the bleeding edge, so here are some careers that, while relatively new, are already viable and promise further growth. The emerge from six megatrends: