Green jobs and green careers are all the talk over the past couple of years – particularly solar energy jobs. Despite all of the hype around this amazing technology, solar energy panels generate less than 1% of America’s energy. The price of solar power systems and a lack of government support have been major roadblocks

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Did you all have a great 4th of July? Do any reflecting on the first half of the year? What came to mind? As I was watching the fireworks show over the Hollywood Bowl, I was thinking about how just last week I was reminded of the truth behind the old cliches, “you only live

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Welcome to the 2nd half of 2010 and the 3rd installment of the Career Shmeer! The Shmeer provides great career-themed links from the past week. Have a great holiday weekend! If you spend time enjoying nature, keep in mind what I was taught during my childhood summers in Bemidji, Minnesota: Take only pictures; leave only

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This is the second Career Shmeer! In case you’re just joining the conversation, we defined and kicked off the Career Shmeer series 2 weeks ago. Here are some great career-related links from the past week or so that, in the aggregate, make our second Career Shmeer! Enjoy.

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When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life in a manner so that when you die the world cries and you rejoice. -Native American Proverb When starting Careers Out There, I made a conscious decision to keep the site career-focused and not make it an outlet for my personal ramblings.

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Congrats to the Los Angeles Lakers on winning their 16th NBA championship title! I’d also like to congratulate Coach Phil Jackson on his 11th major win. I’m fortunate to come from Chicago where we got to reap the benefits of Coach Jackson’s zen leadership as he partnered with Michael Jordan to bring excitement to our

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