Who is Peter Weddle? Peter Weddle is a recruiter, HR consultant and business CEO turned author and commentator. Described by The Washington Post as "... a man filled with ingenious ideas," he has earned an international reputation, pioneering concepts in Human Resource leadership and employment. He has authored or edited over two dozen books and been a columnist for The Wall Street Journal, The National Business Employment Weekly, and CNN.com. Today, he writes two newsletters that are distributed worldwide and oversees WEDDLE's LLC, a print publisher specializing in the field of human resources. WEDDLE's annual Guides and Directory to job boards are recognized for their accuracy and helpfulness, leading the American Staffing Association to call Weddle the "Zagat of the online employment industry."
The 3 Goals of a Career Activist
Job security has joined the pay phone and carbon paper. It's no longer a part of the world of work.
Career Victories
Back in the day, accomplishments at work were only accomplishments if they were acknowledged by a supervisor. That reality had at least two downsides for you.
The World of Work AGR
If you're looking for a job, you're probably doing so with two strikes against you. I realize that's a harsh statement, but sadly, it's almost certainly true.
In Search of (Personal) Excellence
We've all heard of the alpha male and female. The dictionary defines them as the dominant person in a group, the one everybody emulates and follows.
Micro Careers
The common view has been that we have one career. Typically, it was defined by both our occupational field-we are an attorney, a salesperson or a logistics professional-and our employer-we work at IBM or at Coca-Cola.
UnNatural Work Sells You Short
For many people, work is an onerous, often frustrating and even demeaning experience. It is something they do in order to enjoy the rest of their life.
Take Your Talent to Work Day
You are destined to be nothing special, so you might as well accept it. That was the message from a prominent career counselor writing in a major news magazine this week.
We Don't Do Careers
We Americans have any number of attributes that uniquely define our culture. That's true in society at large and in the workplace.
The Weak Link Syndrome
It was partly my own fault. I realize that now. I naively accepted an invitation on LinkedIn to connect with someone I didn't know.
Defibrillator Jobs—Part III
The past couple of weeks have been hideous for investors. Forget about the risk takers on Wall Street—they deserve what they’re getting—I’m talking about the working men and women who have watched their 401(k) and mutual fund investments shrink before their very eyes.
Defibrillator Jobs—Part II
This is the toughest job market in 100 years, so looking for a job the old fashioned way simply isn't going to work. What should you do differently? First, build up the strength, endurance and reach of your career and then, with that foundation in place, get out there and compete for the job you want.
How to Prevent a Wall Street Meltdown in Your Career
The past couple of weeks have been hideous for investors. Forget about the risk takers on Wall Street—they deserve what they’re getting—I’m talking about the working men and women who have watched their 401(k) and mutual fund investments shrink before their very eyes.
Become a Career Activist
A commitment to professional development, as important as it may be, is not enough to ensure your career fitness. To thrive in today's working environment requries a commitment to effective career self-management.
What We Can Learn From Indiana Jones?
In the hit movie series, Indiana Jones takes the seemingly low-key profession of archeology and turns it into a wild, non-stop adventure. Of course, finding a new job may not involve risking life and limb, but like Indy, you're playing for keeps.
From “Notworking” to Networking Online
Whether or not you're currently looking for new employment, networking is an important part of maintaining any professional career and always worth the effort. The key word here is "effort."
WEDDLE’s Annual Source of Employment Survey
Where did people go to find jobs in 2007? Where will they be looking in 2008?
Building Up Your Employment Security
There are many reasons why employees become stressed at work, and as difficult as they are to endure, most are related to issues of job security. Addressing this problem involves altering our view of the work we do and why we do it.
Why You Should Be in Two Places at Once
What if you had to leave your job to attend to personal or family matters? Extended absence from the workforce, no matter how unavoidable, can derail your career and put you at a disadvantage when you do return.
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