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- 30 Second Resume - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2010 from Michael TrustRemember the adage about having an “elevator speech” or an “elevator pitch”? Same concept here. In today’s highly interwoven social networks, it’s very possible that you will run into people with whom you may want to share your job search plans. Given that your interaction is likely to take ...
Views: 863 - Money vs. Title and Authority - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2010 from Than NguyenOver the years, The InSource Group has helped clients staff technical positions ranging from individual contributor to SVP and CIO. One of the more interesting (and typically complicated) questions asked is: “How do I weigh the importance between job title, responsibility and authority, and ...
Views: 1446 - Job Hunting - The Future of Recruitment as I see it. - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2010 from Helen RobertsDuring the last few years we have experienced the biggest recession since the depression. We have record numbers of unemployed in the US, UK and Ireland. Redundancies or job lay offs have slowed down however people that have lost their jobs are in trouble, as competition for jobs is at its ...
Views: 1269 - The `Light-Weight` Congressman - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2010 from Ron ParkerA strange thing happened a few days ago, that I wanted to share with you. I was part of a small group standing in a field next to an industrial complex, and the subject being discussed - - -was building another accompanying complex... The group consisted of a two developers, two local ...
Views: 836(1 vote) - From Mom to Supermom - Tips for Work From Home Mothers - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2010 from Denise GriffittsDo you work from your home office as a Virtual Assistant, Web Developer, Business Coach, Fill-in-the-Blanks here? Do you find that balancing your business and home can sometimes feel like an exercise in futility? Life is a balancing act for many people, but this is especially true for working ...
Views: 1501 - How to Write a Teacher Resignation Letter - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2010 from Candace DaviesResigning from any job is difficult. Resigning mid contract from a teaching position is very complicated. When a teaching contract is signed, both parties intend for the contract to be continued for an entire academic year. Schools hate to lose teachers mid-year because it disrupts the ...
Views: 4839 - Why Your Teaching Portfolio is Important - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2010 from Candace DaviesTeachers seeking jobs in today’s market need to use every tool at their disposal – the teaching job market is very tough, so you need every advantage. One of the most valuable job search tools a teaching candidate can possess is a strong, visually appealing teaching portfolio. A teacher’s ...
Views: 1509 - Project Manager Resume 7 Power Words You Need And Why - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2010 from Justin MountfordPutting together the perfect attention grabbing project manager resume is tough. To make this painful process easier I’ve found there are certain power words that recruiters look for, make sure you feature these power words in your resume. Let’s take a look at seven power words you should ...
Views: 6598(1 vote) - Job Search: Holiday Dead Zones for Job Seekers - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Dorothy Tannahill-MoranWith November and the upcoming holidays in the air, the turf changes for hiring that can be either problematic for job seekers, or an opportunity. As a job seeker you will do much better during this season if you are prepared ahead of time for how the business environment is likely to ...
Views: 1705(1 vote) - How to Prepare for the Interview - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Michael TrustLet’s assume for the purposes of this article that you have the requisite background for the position for which you are applying, have outstanding references, and otherwise on paper meet the requirements of the position. What other things must you have? • Know what is on your resume. ...
Views: 869 - Massage Therapists: Marketing and Building Your Practice - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Laurie CraigWhen you graduate from massage school and pass your certification exams, you are finally ready to join other massage therapists out in the world of spas, chiropractors' offices, cruise ships, or in your very own practice. But as a novice, you need to make a name for yourself with effective ...
Views: 1051 - Project Management Tips for Going Back to School - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Josh NankivelMy Story I had attended 1 year of vo-tech school right after high school, but dropped out when I moved to Albuquerque, NM for a job. My studies were in electronics technology, and I found that although I was good with electronics, software was much more interesting than electronics hardware to ...
Views: 543 - Jump-Start Your Job Game with Confidence - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Noelle NelsonThe kids are finally grown enough for you to feel OK about re-entering the work world, or the economy has made such a mess of your single-income life that your spouse is nudging you into “You gotta get a job, Honey,” emphasis on the “gotta,” or you’d been on disability, recuperating from that ...
Views: 1152(2 votes) - Jump-Start Your Job Game with Confidence - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Noelle NelsonThe kids are finally grown enough for you to feel OK about re-entering the work world, or the economy has made such a mess of your single-income life that your spouse is nudging you into “You gotta get a job, Honey,” emphasis on the “gotta,” or you’d been on disability, recuperating from that ...
Views: 1152(2 votes) - Confidence Versus A "Confident Image" - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Christopher EdgarI’ve been doing a lot of speaking recently to groups of job-seeking professionals, and predictably I tend to get questions about dealing with job interview anxiety. But if I get the chance to explore the issue more deeply with people, I often find that they’re not really interested in ...
Views: 1058(2 votes) - Preventing Teacher Burnout - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Fran BozarthTeachers and others in the caring professions have to walk a fine line to build and maintain their resilience if they want to prevent burn out. In the education world, a popular figure subscribed to teacher burnout is one out of two teachers leave the profession within the first five years of ...
Views: 3011(1 vote) - Leadership: Is there an app for that? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Gwendolyn WardWhen I accepted my first management position, my new boss told me his secret to managing people was to treat them like whiny children. I asked him if managing people was his thing, and he bluntly said, “No, because I hate dealing with people and their petty issues.” Despite his revelation, we ...
Views: 942(3 votes) - Re-imagining Leadership for the 21st Century: Toward an Ecology of Values - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Ken OtterToday’s complex, dynamic, and global world presents both challenges and opportunities. We are required to understand and practice leadership in new ways. We are called to expand the paradigm of leadership to encompass and integrate knowledge and experience from many fields and traditions. If ...
Views: 851(3 votes) - 6 Steps to Secure Your Dream Position - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Candace DaviesIt happens time and time again. Someone loses their job but it’s not the specific job they are upset about losing, it is the fact that they are now jobless. Many people hold jobs that they are not particularly attached to or invested in, rather they hang on to it for security. If you have ...
Views: 787 - Gaps In Employment – How to Not Let Them Get You Down in This Economy - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Michael TrustIn today’s economy, with double digit inflation still the case in many states and the national average just under double digits (March 2010), many job seekers wonder what to do with their resume in terms of period of unemployment. It’s a fair question, and it’s driven in large part by past ...
Views: 950 - How to Be and Stay Happy - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Yun Siang LongAristotle once said, "We are what we repeatedly do. Happiness then is not an act but a habit." If you want to be happy and stay happy you need to remember you have to work at it. Work at being happy? Yes. Everything that is worth having needs effort from you. That includes happiness. How do ...
Views: 1450 - How to Not Dread the Feeling of Going to Work Everyday - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Yun Siang LongYou dread going to work. Every morning you drag yourself out of bed. It is not that the body is weak but the mind is not willing. Most of us know the feeling of dreading to go to work. If not for a long period of time, at least at some point of your career you would have felt that way. Is ...
Views: 5581(1 vote) - What Qualities Will Make You A Great Employee? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Yun Siang LongAre great employee qualities fast disappearing in the workforce? If it is then you should quickly see if you can adapt some of these and make yourself competitive. Is it so difficult to have great employee qualities? If after reading these you know it is not difficult to practice some of these ...
Views: 6261(1 vote) - Advice on How to Deal With the Monday Blues - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Yun Siang LongYou are feeling Monday blues and it is only Sunday night. You are not alone in the wide world of working people. Many people feel the way you do and there are many who have found a way of dealing with Monday blues. There are also those who are lucky who they do not feel it. So, how do you deal ...
Views: 2501(1 vote) - Tips & Guide for A Successful Career: The 5 Small Steps To Take - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Yun Siang LongThe Background In my work as a department head, I have to provide guidance for my staff in terms of their career growth. Unfortunately, when it comes to the topic about successful career planning, they feel that it is some big project that requires deep analyses in order for career planning to ...
Views: 1342(1 vote) - How to keep a Job in Tough Times - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from William CottringerHow to keep a Job in Tough Times By William Cottringer, Ph.D. “The quickest way to appreciate your job is to imagine yourself without one.” ~Oscar Wilde. In tough economic times, it is not a good thing to be unemployed. And if you are lucky enough to have a job, you don’t want ...
Views: 2072(2 votes) - How to set up your blog Part 1 - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2010 from Charmie BrunoApparently, it is very important that you have some knowledge on your niche so you know what you're talking about when making blog posts. Think about something your passion or interests and something that's profitable and willing to spend money on. Choosing a Topic The Essentials in ...
Views: 569 - Basic Structure for Wring Criminal Justice Essay - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2010 from Sam CollierThere should be a careful selection of the words in criminal justice essay, whether you are composing a thesis statement, arguments, introduction etc. an essay writer should be able to express his ideas with clever use of words. The best way for writing a perfect essay is to visualize it first ...
Views: 2288(1 vote) - Everything about Commonwealth Essay Competition - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2010 from Sam CollierCommonwealth essay competition is organized inviting people from all over the world to participate in it. It is now counted as the world’s top most essay competition where people are given a platform to air their voices regarding any important issue that they want the world to know. This is why; ...
Views: 3071(1 vote) - Executive Challenge #1: “I Have No Work/Life Balance!” - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Brenda BenceWhat are the biggest challenges facing successful business people today? In my work as a certified executive coach for C-Suite Executives, Directors, Managers, and Entrepreneurs, there are many recurring themes that seem to surface. One at a time, I’ll be sharing with you 12 of those top ...
Views: 1215 - Tips How To Negotiate A Raise In Today's Economy - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Ken SundheimWith this unemployment rate, people may read this article and think that negotiating a raise seems like the most irrational thing one can do. Walking into your boss's office with the simple intent to discuss a compensation increase can swiftly place you in the black hole that is today's ...
Views: 1075(2 votes) - 4 Tips to Secure a Teaching Job Abroad - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2010 from Candace DaviesFor many, traveling and working abroad is a dream that will never be fulfilled. However, if you have a real passion for travel and are up for a challenge, you can turn this dream into a reality. There are many opportunities available for individuals who wish to teach abroad. All you need to ...
Views: 595 - How To Generate New Ideas For Travel Essays? - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Diana NunezWho doesn’t like travelling, but when a student is assigned to write travel essays, they become confused on how to write a good piece of writing. Travel essays are something that should make a reader enjoy reading, it should interest the reader to the extent that he may imagine himself ...
Views: 4226 - The Top Ten Ways to Take Positive Risks in your Life! - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Craig NathansonHere are the top ten ways to take positive risks in your life (And what will happen if you do) 1. Decide what you want and then define and take the biggest risk you can think of which will move you closer to your goal. (Taking action towards doing what you wanto do is not a risk) 2. Make a ...
Views: 3974 - Office Etiquette – “Friends” - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2010 from Michael TrustOffice Etiquette – “Friends” In any office environment, people have friends with whom they feel more than just a “work relationship”. These relationships often help to facilitate work getting done by the use of informal networks, and the like. However, there are some things to watch for when ...
Views: 959 - How To Choose A Topic For Languages Essay - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2010 from Sam CollierThe word, “Language” is a big one encapsulating too many things in it, language a mean of communication is different at different place so if you have been assigned to write language essay than trust me you have a bunch of topics in your hands. Having variety of options in front of person gives ...
Views: 4612(1 vote) - Why Mentoring Works - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2010 from wulston aldermanWulston Alderman FCILT explains why having a Mentor can help you accelerate your own career and personal goals and help you achieve far more than you might on your own. Let’s first have a look at what has changed in the last 12 months. The economy has faltered, and we all have to face many ...
Views: 2068 - Physical Therapist Job Openings in the Healthcare Industry - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Brad JonesTo identify the best physical therapist job openings in the healthcare industry, healthcare staffing firms can help. Exciting and rewarding opportunities await healthcare professionals qualified in physical therapy, and the healthcare recruiting concern is what you need to get in touch with in ...
Views: 692 - Career Entrepreneurialism in the New Economy - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Michael WoodwardThe Great Recession has fundamentally shifted the employment landscape in this country. The rules of the game have changed and your success in The New Economy will depend on your ability to adjust to these new rules. I truly believe we are entering into an age of "career entrepreneurialism", an ...
Views: 1331(1 vote) - How To Write A Topic Sentence For Hero Essay - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Sam CollierEverybody has a role model in their life which inspire them most and they wish to be like them, some wants to be like some actor or actress while some are inspired from their national heroes, to say all in short, we all have certain heroes in our life and this is why hero essays are the most ...
Views: 19611(1 vote) - Preparing the Learner to Learn - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2010 from Kim ClausenThe opening of your program or presentation may be the most important part of it. Unfortunately, this part is often overlooked, neglected, or downplayed in its importance. Does that surprise you? Believing that it’s important to jump into the enormous amount of content surrounding a topic, ...
Views: 965(1 vote) - Addressing Your Massage Clients' Needs - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Laurie CraigAside from effective massage techniques, one of the most important aspects to giving a good massage is to understand and address your massage client's needs. By fully understanding your client's issues, problem areas, and preferred treatment methods, you can be well prepared to address a number ...
Views: 1932(2 votes) - The Fearless Leader vs. The Emotionally Intelligent Leader- What Do You Aspire To? - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Sue KochTraditionally, the presumption of ‘fearless leader’ has been held in high regard. Someone who takes risks, who takes charge, and keeps full control and power in the face of adversity. What had not historically been considered was the impact yielding of such power and control had on the ...
Views: 2190(6 votes) - How To Brainstorm For Writing A Better Friendship Essay - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Sam CollierFriendship essay won’t cost you much as it deals with the personal thought about friendship and so you don’t have to do extensive research work for this purpose. But, in order to write a good friendship essays you need to think deeper to develop good ideas. At first, you will have to do a little ...
Views: 7125(1 vote) - Four Effective Tips For Writing Freedom Essay - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2010 from Sam CollierMeaning of freedom varies from person to person, some see it as a reality that many great nations has experienced but there are people as well who sees freedom as an illusion. So, we have come to a slot that the broader concept of freedom is a contradictory term and this Is the reason why ...
Views: 4969 - Career Growth: 5 Key Points to Make Office Politics Work for You - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Dorothy Tannahill-MoranThere was once a time when I thought “Office Politics” was tantamount to a dirty word. It was something low, underhanded and potentially unethical. If this sounds familiar, I’m here to illustrate for you that office politics isn’t this offensive behavior I once thought it was. Hopefully, I ...
Views: 3596(2 votes) - Taking to the skies - 2011 Flight Attendant Career Outlook - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Michelle BryantAirlines have suffered through the economic downturn and the spike of oil prices that preceded the recession. With the economy and commercial aviation industry on the mend, what does this mean for those seeking a career as inflight safety professionals? A few years ago, airlines were ...
Views: 1866 - What College Degree Is Needed For Medical Sales? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Peggy McKeeAs a medical sales recruiter, I am asked (almost on a daily basis) what college degrees are acceptable for a medical sales job. Since the medical sales field is so varied (clinical diagnostics sales, laboratory sales, pathology sales, imaging sales, biotechnology sales, medical device sales, ...
Views: 12213 - HOW TO CALL ON YOUR MUSE: WRITER'S INTUITION ON DEMAND - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2010 from Jim WawroIntuition often comes to us unbidden, suddenly providing an answer that we have been seeking, but hadn't consciously asked for. But is it possible to incorporate intuition into our writing? Can we really get important insights into solving a writing problem just by asking our inner voice ...
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