These realities can leave you open to subtle abuses of the interview process. In the past I have written about analyzing your current job, your job prospects and your career as a whole. You should always have some idea where you are headed in both life and work. That said, It is possible to focus on your ideal career so much that you are never quite happy with what you have. Career planning can be more of an oxymoron than you might first believe.
People often end up in places far different from their original plans, both better and worse.
While you can direct your career, controlling it proves to be another story. As high-tech jobs become more and more important to the overall health of companies and the economy, the restrictions placed on employees increases as well. Don't work for free Those of you familiar with this column might be a bit confused at this week's title. I often have people ask me how to get high-tech experience when they are just graduating from college or changing careers. Once beyond that level, though, especially after one or two paying jobs, no one should work for free.