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- How Optimism Is an Important Asset - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinBefore entering the workforce, it is common for young people to study calculus and other higher academic subjects. While there is no doubt that training in such fields is valuable, it is also very important that young workers learn the idea of optimism. It can definitely be very beneficial for ...
Views: 991 - Career Change in an Economic Downturn - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Cecile PeterkinWhen a lot of the news about the economy is anything but positive, many people focus on making sure that there is stability in their lives. In an economic downturn, after all, there is ample stress about keeping the job that a person has - particularly in industries in which there are a number ...
Views: 986 - How to Leverage the Strengths of Four Generations through Mentoring - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2009 from Cecile PeterkinEstablished businesses are going to find themselves in an interesting position; with some workers staying with the company longer and putting off retirement (those who are over the age of 62), baby boomers (those in their mid-40s to early 60s), members of "Generation X" (those in their late 20s ...
Views: 983 - 15 Ways to Win at Job Interviews - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2009 from Cecile PeterkinWhen you walk into a job interview, the product you are selling is YOU. The interview process begins when you accept the interview, and ends when the employer decides to either hire you or look for someone more suitable. The more you are able to communicate professionalism with personality, ...
Views: 982(1 vote) - How to Not Let Stress Take Control of Your Life - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinIt is an undeniable fact that millions of people are experiencing stress in life, be it a short-term or a long-term one. Being stressed out is an unpleasant feeling, of course, but what many of us don’t know is that stress can also have a serious effect in our health and how we perform at work. ...
Views: 963 - Resume Writing - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2006 from Cecile PeterkinThis September I spent two days doing resume assessment at the National Job Fair and Training Expo in Toronto. 400 job seekers received free resume assessments from nine resume writers. There was a 2-3 hour wait for this service that was available from 10 am - 8 pm. Since a resume is critical ...
Views: 954 - How to Hire the Right Person During an Economic Downturn - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2009 from Cecile PeterkinFor some hiring managers, an economic downturn can be an exciting time: there's a greater applicant pool, more interest in the positions offered and a greater number of resumes making it into their in boxes. However, this can be a bit overwhelming – especially because it's still essential to ...
Views: 949 - Your Career in 2007 – Get a Fresh Start - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2006 from Cecile PeterkinAs the New Year approaches, have you thought about your career goals? What worked to years ago in planning and managing your career will not work for your career development in the 21st Century. Managing your career in the 21st Century requires preparation, career goal planning and career ...
Views: 938 - Which Generation in the Workplace is More Able to Handle a Recession? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Cecile PeterkinBusinesses these days are in a unique position in which there are four generations in the workplace. First, there are those who have been working for years and who, in better economic times, would be close to retiring. Then there are the Baby Boomers who are approaching retirement and, in many ...
Views: 936 - Career Tips - Is there a Bright Side to Job Loss? - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Cecile PeterkinWith the current economic climate, more and more people are hearing the news and finding themselves concerned that they could be faced with job loss. On one hand, these individuals who are afraid of losing their jobs are looking for career tips that will help them to become invaluable in the ...
Views: 935 - Job Searching And Staying Marketable In A Recession - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Cecile PeterkinJob searching is never fun, nor is it something that is particularly comfortable for the majority of people out there. It can be frustrating, but ultimately, it can prove to be an extremely rewarding experience. There are additional challenges that exist, however, when it comes to job searching ...
Views: 901(1 vote) - Are Managers Mentors? - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2010 from Cecile Peterkin"Are managers mentors?" is probably one of the most common questions in the corporate workplace today. While a good manager should have mentorship qualities, and the ability to get the most potential productivity from subordinates, are both roles possible for a supervisor? Some executives think ...
Views: 894 - Are You Sabotaging Your Job Search? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Cecile PeterkinWhen you’re looking for a great opportunity - a chance to advance yourself within your field or a chance to find a completely different position over the course of your job search – one thing is certain: when you have goals for your job search, you are going to want to be sure that you are able ...
Views: 893(2 votes) - Unique Qualities That Make Women Great Leaders - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinFor many people, the success of a woman is primarily out of “luck”. While it is true that luck is the ultimate game changer, it isn’t enough to make a woman a great leader. A woman becomes a true great leader because of her dedication, perseverance, commitment, and intelligence. These are the ...
Views: 878 - Job Loss: If You’re Fired, What’s Next? - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2009 from Cecile PeterkinOften, when it comes to job loss, it feels as though there is no immediate next step: once your desk is packed up, there's little to do other than to go through the grieving process. Job loss, just like any loss that you will experience, means going through the process of shock and denial, ...
Views: 863 - Manage Yourself for the Career You Want - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Cecile Peterkin"Your past cannot be changed, but you can change tomorrow by your actions today." - David McNally The career you want doesn’t drop in your lap prefabricated the way it used to be. To have the career you want, you have to design and initiate your own path. In the past, on-the-job training ...
Views: 837 - How To Use Personal Branding For A Competitive Edge - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Cecile PeterkinBefore you can learn much about how to use personal branding for a competitive edge, it’s important to have an understanding of what personal branding is. Fortunately, it’s possible to take a look at the way many successful people have used personal branding to get a feel for what it is and how ...
Views: 828 - How to Use Body Language for a Successful Job Interview - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from Cecile PeterkinJob Interview success depends on more than what you say. What you do can also determine whether you become a new employee or another candidate steps out of the unemployment line. Pay close attention to your body language, for a successful job interview. Attention to Details During the ...
Views: 827 - Are You Sabotaging Your Job Search? - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2009 from Cecile PeterkinWhen you're looking for a great opportunity - a chance to advance yourself within your field or a chance to find a completely different position over the course of your job search – one thing is certain: when you have goals for your job search, you are going to want to be sure that you are able ...
Views: 816 - Managing Generation Ys - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Cecile PeterkinGeneration Y is largest generation behind Baby Boomers. Often referred to as Millennials or Generation Next, these workers, born between 1982 and 2000, are just now entering the marketplace and seem to be creating quite a stir in companies all over the world. Unlike the generations who came ...
Views: 808 - Setting Yourself up for Success - by Submitted on May 03, 2005 from Cecile PeterkinMost people want to be successful in life. But success can mean different things to different people: making more money; spending quality time with your family; or learning to play a musical instrument. Since success is personal, defining what it means for you is the first step to achieving ...
Views: 794 - Should You Hire a Professional Resume Writer? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Cecile PeterkinWhen you are looking for the chance to get ahead in the workplace - meaning, when you want to find a job that’s better than the one have or you just want to be sure that you can get in the door and work your way up - one of the most important things that you can do is to have a great resume. ...
Views: 770(1 vote) - Job Searching and Staying Marketable in a Recession - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2009 from Cecile PeterkinJob searching is never fun, nor is it something that is particularly comfortable for the majority of people out there. It can be frustrating, but ultimately, it can prove to be an extremely rewarding experience. There are additional challenges that exist, however, when it comes to job searching ...
Views: 765 - How Well Should You Handle Office Romance? - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinMixing business with pleasure is a very bad idea, according to many. However, staying in the office and working long hours have become so common that the workplace has eventually turned into a place where potential lovers meet. Career experts explain that while it is true that you can't choose ...
Views: 745 - Use Holiday Parties to Network - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Cecile PeterkinMany people view the holidays as a "slow" time for any business, except retail. A time when businesses prepare for year end, putting new projects on hold and instituting hiring freezes until after the holidays. But viewing this as a time to put away your business cards and shelve your resume ...
Views: 742 - How to Use an Informational Interview to Get Hired - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Cecile PeterkinThere’s a lot of great job interview advice that’s available when you’re looking to get hired, but for those who are looking for a new job, sometimes the best advice isn’t conventional. One example of the less common advice involves looking into less common job interview techniques and options ...
Views: 736 - The Effect of the Economic Woes and Wellness in the Workplace - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2009 from Cecile PeterkinTurning on the television and watching the news at the end of the workday used to be a way to catch up on what happened while workers were in the office. These days, however, with the focus of much of the news being on the current economic crisis, workers are having more trouble separating ...
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