16 Job Skills for the Future Personal Brand

Link Roundup 10/21/16 Job Skills for the Future Personal Brand Were back again with more job and career advice! This week we have some extremely interesting perspectives. A  worker who has held 25 different jobs shares her lessons learned, and another article discusses protecting personal brand. The Top 3 Lessons Ive Learned From Having 25 Jobs This article is written by a woman who has held more than 25 jobs. While we certainly dont encourage that kind of hopping, we can all learn something from her experiences.  Given that shes worn so many different hats, she has a great perspective on what is and isnt important in your career. 12 Skills to Hone Today to Succeed in the Jobs of Tomorrow The hero image on this long article is Matt Damon in The Martian. In the film, his unique skills allowed him to survive on Mars. This article hopes to provide you with skills to survive the job market on Earth. With a vision of the future, it highlights what will likely be the most valuable skills in tomorrows workplace. Check out the list to make sure youre prepared. 10 Ways to Protect Your Personal Brand During Career Changes Have you ever been completely blindsided in your career? If so, this article is for you. If youve ever been laid off or your company has right-sized you out, you can use this advice. A few career coaches offer their best advice for staying on track despite an unscheduled detour. Make sure these career snags dont affect your personal brand negatively. Google Used to Ask These Interview Questions, But Theyre So Tricky They Were Banned A few years ago if you had sat in a Google conference room to interview, you couldve encountered some crazy questions. You probably  prepared for What is your greatest weakness?. However, there is no way to prepare for How many vacuums are made per year in the US?. These zany questions are now banned, but used to be in regular practice for Google interviews. See if you measure up and try to answer some of them. Outlook for Older Job Seekers: Better Than Advertised Despite the fear of ageism, it seems the outlook for older job seekers may be better than many expect. As a result of their experience, many older job seekers are looking for flexible hours and autonomy over pay. This makes them prime candidates for some employers. The article also offers some job tips for older job seekers! 11 Retail Jobs That Pay More Than $10 an Hour If youre looking for a job in retail, these companies are a great place to start. All companies on this list offer pay above $10 an hour, and some of the companies even offer benefits like health and dental to part time workers, yoga classes, and massage therapy. If that sounds like a good deal to you, check out the companies.