Khan's Thoughts

I worth a lot more, but I will settle for a $100K for now Well done. You have crossed the first line of victory towards a bright future. You have earned your Master of Science in Learning Technology. An outstanding academic accomplishment. Only 9.3% of the nation’s adults achieve this feat.   Let me congratulate you for the big success. You are ready now to prove your earned skills to the world. But there is another hurdle to get over with, and that is the job interview. Your discussions with your potential employer would determine if you’re a good fit for the role he is looking for.   At the same time, understand that interviewing is a two-way street. It is a mutually-beneficial conversation, for both the employer and you, not a race to get hired. For many job seekers, both those fresh out of school and more seasoned professionals, interviewing can be a highly confusing and anxiety-provoking process that leaves even the most experienced professionals flustered, inse...

Twitter: The New Waterhole  for Employment Seekers  Congratulations! Now, you earned a degree, and have set up a clear roadmap of your new career and conquer new horizons. You are ready to swim in the new ocean of job-seekers. Then you hit the reality, professional advancements don’t happen overnight. And you may get lost, frustrated and maybe depressed when your search is not fruitful. There is a very fine line between success and emotions. Be motivated, develop realistic goals, have a positive attitude and be competitive. Advancing your career takes time and hard work. You have earned the skills, and are trained, keep yourself motivated and use your network to explore your chances. The New York Department of Labor published a chapter from "Ten Tips for an Effective Job Search" by Dr. Thomas J. Denham that listed networking as the number one most effective job search technique.    Social media and social networking are very effective in car...