Posts Tagged: Gen Y Entrepreneurship
Living “the 9-to-5 Cure”: A Podcast with Dr. Kristin Cardinale
Posted in Career Advice for Young Professionals Future of Careers Gen Y Entrepreneurship Recommended Career Resources on February 25, 2011 at 1:41 pm
Is “reinventing your life” practical in these tough economic times? What is “career myopia” and how does it tie in to your career strategy? Today, Lindsey Pollak interviews Dr. Kristin Cardinale, author of the new book, The 9-to-5 Cure: Work on Your Own Terms and Reinvent Your Life, who shares the answers to these questions along with her thoughts on why embracing entrepreneurship and reinventing your career is not only practical; it is critical in our day and age.
According to Cardinale, living the life of your dreams and creating work that fulfills you is a realistic goal. As you’ll learn on this podcast, her tips for making the leap from a full-time job to entrepreneurship include:
1) Really know what your goals are.
2) Keep your “big picture” in mind instead of focusing on the short-term
3) Determine your goals for your career, relationships, education and finances.
4) Recognize the importance of time off.
Click here to listen to the complete 15-minute interview.
Considering Entrepreneurship: First steps to starting your own business
Posted in Career Advice for Young Professionals Gen Y Entrepreneurship Recommended Career Resources on March 15, 2009 at 8:14 pm
This Saturday’s New York Times featured a front-page story about how the recession is prompting some people to start their own businesses instead of looking for new jobs. It’s an encouraging story if you’ve ever considered the option of creating your own venture, large or small.
While some people decide to dive headfirst into entrepreneurship, others feel more comfortable dipping in a toe, then an ankle, then a knee before swimming solo. The choice is very personal and depends on your experience, finances and overall comfort with risk. But, if you’re thinking even just a little bit about starting your own business, it’s never too early to take actions that will set you up for taking the plunge when you’re ready. Here are some suggestions for first steps to take if you’re thinking about starting your own small business or becoming a full-time freelancer: (more…)
