“Return your seat to its upright position.”

            Given the events since mid-June alone – absolutely shocking revelations from the January 6 Committee, the Dow’s bumpy ride, Putin blowing up shopping malls, monkeypox – let alone this already-cuckoo mid-term election year, consider this column (following my previous two) to be that same directive. Metaphorically, this is your captain speaking, and I’m saying…

Are we at a turning point? Handling the coming downturn.

By Eli Amdur             Embarking upon the second half of this incredibly momentous year, one that follows an even more momentous one – in fact, the greatest our job market has ever seen – I’m going out on a limb to predict that we’re approaching a distinctly critical juncture.             As incredibly powerful as the…

“Eye on Jobs” – An Innovative New Career Tool

By Eli Amdur  “Out of mortal imagination comes a dream of something new, something better, something yet to happen in the future.” – Thomas Cahill, Historian and Author After 75 years navigating my way around this planet, 19 years writing this Career Coach column, publishing my 1,000th article – and reaching all three milestones at…

“Tucked Up and Ready” – A Reflection

By Eli Amdur             As only fate could arrange, I am reaching three momentous milestones – all at precisely the same time. Together, they offer a powerful lesson – if you’re open to look for it – most cogently expressed by Henry David Thoreau. It’s full of optimism, hope, and reason for self-referential thought. The…

Keeping The Job Market Healthy: It’s Complex.

By Eli Amdur             President Joseph Biden has refocused on inflation as the top domestic priority of his administration. It’s not that simple. Associate Professor of Management Matthew Bidwell of Wharton, in a recent commentary based on his own research – in which, incidentally, he gave a roaring approval of the job market’s performance –…

Keeping The Job Market Healthy: It’s Complex.

By Eli Amdur President Joseph Biden has refocused on inflation as the top domestic priority of his administration. It’s not that simple. Associate Professor of Management Matthew Bidwell of Wharton, in a recent commentary based on his own research – in which, incidentally, he gave a roaring approval of the job market’s performance – made…