Eat Your Career

AUGUST 9, 2017

Telecommute. Take a class, read a book, or simply offer to work on a task that stretches you beyond your current abilities. Volunteer to take on a new project that forces you to do something different, learn something new, work with new people, or simply explore a new side of your professional abilities. Tackle a new project.

Environment 241

Environment Telecommuting Skills Networking 241

On The Job

SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

Sara Fell , the founder and chief of FlexJobs.com , says she's seen a 400 percent growth in telecommuting jobs in the past three years. But then we learned that so much of medical work is looking at digital imagery, which can be done from another location. Take classes or get new certifications to demonstrate you're staying current.

Telecommuting 100

Telecommuting Resume Cover Letter 2005 100

On The Job

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

One advantage to being in an office is a chance to learn new technology or business practices either in a formal or informal way. It's important to keep yourself current — attend classes or participate in some online training to keep skills fresh. • Challenge yourself.

Phones 100

Phones Forms Equipment Collaborate 100

On The Job

DECEMBER 1, 2009

Roberta, Hopefully, everyone -- no matter the age -- will learn important lessons such as being more resourceful, networking and being resilient. We can learn so much from history, but as soon as things start to do well again, we seem to forget everything we learned. At least they will be that way for a couple of years!

2009 100

2009 Self Esteem AT&T Skills 100