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- Effortless Techniques to Create a Terrible Impression through Answering Job Queries - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Isabelle KendryThey are just basic job concerns so why worry so very much about it, when what matters here is that you know you're technically certified. Should you continue along this line of thought then I will tell you this: you will find no good jobs readily available for you. You have to consider twice ...
Views: 737 - Pay For Troubled Teen Treatment Programs With Money From Grants - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Andy AmeroSometimes it can be very difficult to afford paying a special program for the treatment of a teen with problems especially because these programs require a lot of money. So if you aren't a movie star or a rock star and you are a simple man with normal income the solution for paying the needed ...
Views: 1458 - How to Stop Your Resume from Becoming Spam - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Michael TrustToday’s more sophisticated email systems often look for certain characteristics in email text and in any email attachments. Unfortunately, things like words or graphics that may be perfectly appropriate in some cases can cause spam filters to stop your email, thus rendering your resume “never ...
Views: 890 - The Divide Between Ordinary and Extraordinary - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from Dan CoughlinI’m 47 now and 25 years into my career. I’ve had the opportunity to watch many people start their careers and talk with many others who have ended their careers. Through this informal research it has become clear to me that there are two distinctly different career DNAs in operation. The Tale ...
Views: 987 - Using LinkedIn For Social Networking - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from Charles ReynoldsLinkedIn is a social networking site that is centered around business. It was initially created as a way to connect with your co-workers, business partners, customers, and friends. LinkedIn has become THE hub for online networking in the more traditional sense – that is business networking – ...
Views: 1200 - Create a Bad Impression through Answering Job Interview Questions - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from Isabelle KendryThey're just easy position questions so why worry so a lot about it, when what matters here is that you know you're technically qualified. In case you continue along this line of thought then I will tell you this: you'll find no very good jobs available for you personally. You must feel twice ...
Views: 891 - Eat Pray Love: Lessons for Nonprofits - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2010 from Yancey ArtsIn the motion picture Eat Pray Love, Julia Roberts brings to the screen the real-life story of Elizabeth (Liz) Gilbert, a journalist who embarked upon a year-long journey of self-discovery and spiritual enlightenment. After conjuring the strength to end a loveless marriage, Liz eats in Italy, ...
Views: 1261(3 votes) - How to Use The Internet to Get New Clients For Your Hair Business - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Charlotte HowardAs a hairstylist or salon owner you have got to be online. The internet is simply where it is at right now. Most beauty supplies stores are online, so call that a clue! So how do you even use the internet to bring in new clients? Here are six brief steps you can take: 1. Use Your ...
Views: 2086(1 vote) - The Unemployed You: Battling Through the Waiting Game (Part One) - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2010 from Gwendolyn WardWhile my boss was telling me that I was his go-to person, he was also informing me that my position was being downsized. It struck me as funny because my immediate thought was…the go-to person is GONE? This happened years ago while I was working at a tech company; a product launch, delayed ...
Views: 916 - Great Topics For Writing Shakespeare Essay - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2010 from Sam CollierWho doesn’t know about William Shakespeare and his legendry works, he has touched almost every area of the literature from comedy to tragedy to poetry to history. His most famous work includes Shakespeare Romeo and Juliet and Shakespeare Macbeth essay. There are countless Shakespeare essay topic ...
Views: 3659(1 vote) - Tips and Tricks for an Effective Resume - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2010 from Michael TrustIf you are reading this, you are probably contemplating writing or rewriting your resume for a new position, a career change, or for some other related reason. There are some items that are highly important when thinking about your resume beyond the obvious (many of the obvious items have been ...
Views: 942 - Why Write A Good Article In Work From Home Careers? - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Jeff DowdyThere are a lots of work from home careers especially if you wish to have a profession online. There are many articles and information on the net about how to choose a really perfect software so I may not address it in this article. Any program you choose you will want to advertise that program ...
Views: 694(1 vote) - 10 Minutes for P, S & B! - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Leslie AttwoollWhere do all the hours go in a day? They just seem to fly by, don’t they? When making a career change, or walking through any type of life transition, a daily dose of P, S & B is something that should always be incorporated. So what does P, S & B stand for? (No, it’s not an acronym for a ...
Views: 1788(1 vote) - What Is A Career Coach? - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Leslie AttwoollMost of us have an idea of what a coach does. If you have ever watched or played sports, you will likely see a coach guiding players to victory from the sidelines. Coaches are an integral part of a successful team. Career coaches also help their clients to victory by helping them identify and ...
Views: 1555 - How to Grow Your Business Through Referrals - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2010 from Carolyn EdlundWould you like to have appreciative customers telling their friends and associates about your work, and suggesting that they patronize you also? Referrals are like gold – they are the best advertising you can get, and one of the most effective. Cultivating referral business is not that ...
Views: 1324(5 votes) - Physician Assistant Urgent Care Jobs - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2010 from Brad JonesGreat physician assistant urgent care jobs come to the notice of healthcare staffing concerns. Like nurse practitioners, the job profile of physician assistants is flexible and also concerned with family practice and emergency care. However, unlike the former, physician assistants (PAs) are ...
Views: 728 - Nurse Practitioner Staffing Services - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2010 from Brad JonesNurse practitioner staffing services provide comprehensive recruiting solutions for various healthcare organizations around the nation. They provide professionals with exciting job opportunities in line with their needs for salary, work atmosphere, operational independence, and possibilities for ...
Views: 647 - Jobs for Orthopedic Physician Assistants - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2010 from Brad JonesJobs for orthopedic physician assistants revolve around assisting orthopedic surgeons during surgery, providing post-operative care as well as monitoring progress and suggesting or changing treatment schemes for patients. Working under orthopedic surgeons, orthopedic physician assistants order ...
Views: 714 - ....Your Job Is You! - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2010 from Dwayne Neal"Life is not about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself." ~ George Bernard Shaw It is your job, to create the life you want. With the knowledge that we have available today, there is simply NO excuse for not living the life of your dreams. You can do this by being resolute in ...
Views: 890(5 votes) - Effective Career Testing - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2010 from jeff syEvery individual would love to have a well-established career. A career, as we all know, is a particular occupation or profession for which a person is trained. Career may involve physical, emotional or intellectual training. This includes being an engineer, a construction worker, a physician or ...
Views: 590 - Common Mistakes Massage Therapists Make - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Laurie CraigFor massage therapists, from experts to novices, it is sometimes easy to forget some very basic procedures and massage techniques for keeping yourself healthy, your business profitable, and your clients happy. By avoiding these common massage mistakes, and remembering to maintain posture, focus, ...
Views: 2769(1 vote) - Make the Most of Your Mentoring Relationships - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Judith Lindenbergerentoring is one of the best ways to learn, to get feedback, and to take your career to the next level. Here are ten tips for making the most of your mentoring relationships. Tip #1 Self-assess. Ask yourself, "What skills do I need to get where I want to go?" Tip #2 Identify your ...
Views: 1225 - How to have the Right Relationship and the Right work! - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Craig NathansonThe importance of the RIGHT relationship What happens to you when you have someone close in your life that you love and who loves you? Of course there are children, but in this article I am going to address your special relationship. It could be a spouse, partner, boyfriend, girlfriend or ...
Views: 1246 - The Critical Path to a Great Career: Step 3, Master Your Skills - Part 1 - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Kim Seeling SmithUsing robust and multiple job search strategies will make all the difference in how long you look for a new job, especially if you are unemployed. The third step in the Critical Path to a Great Career is “Mastering Your Skills”. These skills actually fall into 3 different categories; Career ...
Views: 1312 - The Critical Path to a Killer Resume - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Kim Seeling SmithWhat is a killer resume? It's a resume that gets read and gets you an interview. Period. It’s not the flashiest, fanciest, most unusual or best designed resume. What gets you that interview? The ability to concisely, articulately and succinctly demonstrate that you can solve the hiring ...
Views: 1408 - The Critical Path to a Great Career: Step 2, Make Your Mark - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Kim Seeling SmithI got it wrong. For 15 years I got it wrong. During that time as a recruiter I saw many candidates walk into my office with a common complaint. “I’m just not happy,” they would tell me. “I’ve lost my passion (assuming they ever had it) for what I’m doing and I need to find another ...
Views: 1207 - The Critical Path to a Great Career: Step 3, Master Your Skills - Part 2 - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Kim Seeling SmithI introduced the third step in the Critical Path to a Great Career!, “Mastering Your Skills”, in my last article. As I mentioned, these skills actually fall into 3 different categories; Career Management Skills (what the Critical Path is all about), Job Search Skills (taking control of your job ...
Views: 1124 - The Critical Path to a New Career: A Beginners Guide to Reinventiong Your Career - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Kim Seeling SmithA job is never just a job. Think about the first question you ask when you meet someone: ‘what do you do?’. That’s because what we ‘do’ is, in many cases also who we ‘are’: our identity, self-worth and satisfaction are inextricably tied to our career. And it’s no wonder - we spend a lot ...
Views: 888 - Achieving Your Dreams - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2010 from Richard (Dick) WarnMost of us enter adulthood with dreams of achieving financial freedom, a house in the country, a career we love, yearly vacations in Hawaii, a cabin on the beach, owning our own firm and perfect health. People achieving these things (high achievers) are crystal clear dreamers, yet very few ...
Views: 1492 - Personal Brand Damage Control: 8 Tips to Stay on Top at Work - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2010 from Brenda BenceEvery day at work, you run the risk of damaging your individual – even if you don’t think you have one. How is this possible? Well, your brand is the way people perceive, think, and feel about you in relation to others. The people you work with already have perceptions, thoughts, and feelings ...
Views: 1372 - A Winning Attitude - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Dominique EdmondWhat I’ve learned throughout my years on earth is that attitude is everything. The way that you choose to mentally process situations is what will determine the effects of that situation on your life. Studies consistently show that successful people have “winning attitudes.” Allow me to share ...
Views: 1361(6 votes) - Seven Factors of Career Success - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Robert ShindellRegardless of the type of job that you are seeking, the following seven areas are of utmost importance to not only landing the job that you want but also holding on to that job for the long haul. So what are the skills that employers value and seek in potential employees? This same question was ...
Views: 1225 - You've ve got to have a PLAN! - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Robert ShindellSo there you were… you were gainfully employed and life was good! Then all of a sudden… BAM! The news that you have been dreading… all of a sudden your life has drastically changed. You became one of the millions of Americans who are unemployed. Although you are not alone in being unemployed, ...
Views: 1252 - Potential Reasons Why You’re Not Getting Hired - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Michael TrustIn today’s job market, it’s very easy to become frustrated by the lack of response to your resume or application submissions. The fact is that there is about a 6:1 ratio of job applicants for each available position (March 2010). What does this mean? It means that you have to stand out, head ...
Views: 932 - I’m an MBA Grad: Now Where? - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from Todd RhoadOne of the toughest things a graduate has to do is to find suitable work. The big question is….where? In this post, we’ll take a look at where corporate recruiters say the best places are to search for a job if you’re a 2010 MBA graduate. The world’s economic troubles are certainly ...
Views: 2428(1 vote) - Coping With Job Layoff - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Robert ShindellWhen you lose their job or learn that you are about to lose your job, you may experience a wide range of emotions. The reaction to this news can include sadness, anger, fear, numbness, and shame. Experiencing these emotions is normal. Job loss, like any loss, means letting go of something ...
Views: 1244 - Platform Presence? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Richard (Dick) WarnWhat is Platform Presence? It can be felt but not seen. Some speakers have it, others don’t. How did they get it? There are three major aspects involved with Platform Presence. The most important one is absence of fear. From the instant someone with Platform Presence stands and begins ...
Views: 3505 - The Dreaded Interview Question: “What Are Your Weaknesses?” - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2010 from Michael TrustOh, you don’t have any? Hmmm. You probably won’t be hired. Everyone has some and to overcome this, it’s all about how you position your answer. Most people assume that the following answers will usually do the trick: • I’m a perfectionist • I’m reliable/dependable to a fault, even when I’m ...
Views: 1115 - The Killer Question - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Robert ShindellSometimes, the simplest question can be the most difficult. How many times have you been asked the following question? “So, tell me a little about yourself.” I've always been an advocate of getting the most difficult things out of the way first. So to help you prepare for job interview ...
Views: 1199(1 vote) - How to Manage Time and Energy to Boost Personal Productivity - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Pat HeydlauffAre you stuck on the procrastination highway where productivity slows to a crawl and stress uncontrollably speeds up? Why, because you’d rather be doing something else, fear of failure or lack of organization? Or are you procrastinating just because you do not know how to manage your internal ...
Views: 1559(1 vote) - Why Inappropriate Dress at Work May Send the Wrong Message - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2010 from Diane CraigIn my book, eavesdropping is snooping. It may be accepted behaviour in spy novels and British mystery programs but unless your name is Inspector Poirot, eavesdropping is a no-no. Last week, I admit, I had an Inspector Poirot moment. Really. I couldn’t help myself because as I was having lunch ...
Views: 2374 - Tips to match your business attire to fit the country you are working in and traveling to - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Diane CraigAccording to the recent Ipsos/Reuters survey conducted in 24 countries around the world, there is considerable disagreement about business dress codes. That's not to say workplace attire is an international hot potato with daily conference calls between Brussels and Singapore thrashing out the ...
Views: 2463 - Unemployment Sucks. But, There is an Upside - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2010 from Michael TrustNo one ever wants to find themselves involuntarily unemployed. It’s a horrible feeling to get the news, to wonder about the bills, what to tell family and friends, and how hard it can be to land a new gig. It strips away part of one’s identity in many cases, especially if someone has been with ...
Views: 930 - How To Become a Complementary Therapist, Holistic Practitioner or Spiritual Entrepreneur With a Plan! - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2010 from Iona MeadeWhether you have just become a therapist or have been running your holistic/spiritual practice for years, having a vision, a plan and a clear mental image of how you want align your private practice building with your desired lifestyle and what action steps to take is an essential ingredient to ...
Views: 2776 - College Grads - How to Size Up Headhunters - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Ken SundheimJust as in any professional field, the recruitment industry has it's ups and downs. Some recruiters are fantastic at what they do while other, to put it bluntly, are not. Variations in the quality of companies and the people that work for them are standard, regardless of the industry. However, ...
Views: 1647(2 votes) - Work as Child’s Play - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from George DutchThis work is child’s play! People who excel in their jobs often make it look easy and effortless. Like Robert Redford in the movie The Natural, they seem to have a knack, a flair, a talent for the core job duty; the same way Redfordís character had a natural talent for throwing and hitting a ...
Views: 1322 - Job Search Tips for College Grads: Seven Interview Tips for Success - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Patricia DorchJob Search Tips for College Grads Seven Interview Tips for Success By: PATRICIA DORCH Interviewing is an art of persuasion. It is essential you sell your unique promise of value by communicating your skills and achievements. During the interview listen to the interviewer’s needs and ...
Views: 556 - Professionals and business people use LinkedIn for their success - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Aumkii articleLinkedIn is the largest social networking website for building professional networking. At present LinkedIn has 70 million users who exchange their ideas regularly. This site is completely different from other websites like Facebook and Twitter. Other social media sites are used for friendship ...
Views: 672(1 vote) - The Dreaded Salary Question - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2010 from Michael TrustWe all have been there – an interview that seems to be going well and then out comes the 500 pound gorilla in the room – “what are you looking for in terms of salary”. There are a variety of ways to handle this and how you handle could make or break your candidacy. The best approach is not ...
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