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- Louis L'Amour, Albert Einstein, Lifelong Learning and Success - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from Bud BilanichIf you want to become an outstanding performer, you need to become a lifelong learner. The other day, I came across a great quote from Louis L'Amour, the great American writer of stories about the old west. I think this quote captures the essence of lifelong learning… "There will come a time ...
Views: 1467 - Successful People are Optimists -- They Ask For, and Often Get What They Want - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from Bud BilanichI saw this quote from George Will on line the other day… "The nice part about being a pessimist is that you are constantly being either proven right or pleasantly surprised." I couldn't let it go. As a career success coach, I'm always telling my clients that they can boost their self ...
Views: 828 - Want Success? Take a Lesson From Lindsey Vonn - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from Bud BilanichDid you watch the Olympics Wednesday night? The Americans did pretty well, winning gold medals in skiing -- Lindsey Vonn, speed skating -- Shani Davis and snowboarding -- Shaun White. Good for them. Their years of training, hard work and dedication paid off. In this post I want to focus on ...
Views: 894 - Keep Motivated During Your Position Search - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Michael TrustKeep Motivated During Your Position Search It can be very frustrating during a job search, especially an extended search, to stay motivated and on track. It’s very easy to become undisciplined and unfocused, especially as the financial and emotional toll of an extended search mounts. There ...
Views: 934 - Ace the Phone Interview! - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Michael TrustAce the Phone Interview!! Many recruiters use the phone interview as a quick and efficient method of screening potential candidates. While at first glance, it may seem that this is an easier way to be interviewed, in many ways, it is in fact much more difficult. The phone interview derives ...
Views: 959(1 vote) - Top 50 Job Sites For Jobseekers - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryYour well-written cover letters and resumes are considered worthless if you do not know where to submit them. In the midst of this recession, you might get yourself lost and lose your path to success and these documents you spent so much time honing will do nothing but look pretty in the file ...
Views: 2526(1 vote) - How to Stop Sexual Discrimination Against Women At Job Interviews - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2010 from Stephen CraineSexual discrimination against women still exists in job recruitment and promotion interviews. It can happen in job interviews when an employer is concerned that a female applicant may want time off work on maternity leave or parental care. So if you’re a woman going to a job interview what can ...
Views: 4429 - Why Executives Should Consider Trends When Planning A Job Search - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Heather EagarThe New Year has brought on many new trends in the job search world – and the same is true in the executive realm. Executives need to stay up to date, because otherwise they'll fall behind when searching for a job and might not consider some of the newer tactics that professionals use to find ...
Views: 735 - Laughter is Still the Best Medicine (and its free)! - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Hal PriceRICHARD PRYOR SAVED MY LIFE By the year 2000, I had it all…great kids, a 21 year marriage, a 7,000+ square foot home, a “sweet” new BMW, my own thriving business, a growing 401K, healthy parents and a strong and balanced financial portfolio. I had a great business pedigree as a sports ...
Views: 1152 - Effective Cover Letters to Get You Hired - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryYears ago, job applicants are allowed to submit the same cover letter for every industry they applied to. But then, nowadays, hiring managers are much stricter. In order to get noticed, you need to be creative yet specific in your letter. Writing a good cover letter requires time and effort. ...
Views: 778(1 vote) - Becoming a Coach - 5 Career Transition Tips - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Ally WieserIf you have decided to transition into a coaching career while still holding another job here are some tips for a smooth transition. 1. Obtain a coaching certification. There are many evening and daytime coach certification courses offered to suit any schedule. Choose one that offers a ...
Views: 1594(6 votes) - The Value of Professional Development - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Mike McCallI have been on both sides of discussing the value of professional development. As a member of our local school board this issue often arises due to a question of cost. Is it worth it or is it really needed for our teachers and administrators? As an employee and as a school board member I have ...
Views: 1178 - Geography Degree Distance Learning Program- A Course For Dedicated Students - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from William SuburnInterested in geography degree, but do not want to spare the current job, a solution is there-a geography degree distance learning program. Geography is basically a research-oriented stream of subject. Because of this, a distance learning program is a good choice for those, who are not able to ...
Views: 572 - New Job Success: 6 Steps to Start Things Right - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from Eugene Yiga“Normal is getting dressed in clothes that you buy for work and driving through traffic in a car that you are still paying for – in order to get to the job you need to pay for the clothes and the car, and the house you leave vacant all day so you can afford to live in it.” – Ellen ...
Views: 1919(1 vote) - Are There Many Retiree Jobs Around? - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Raymond AngusRetiree jobs is a good employment arena to explore right now. Would you like to learn why this statement is true? Many observers report that the recession that has hammered us all for the last couple of years is showing some signs of recovery. That may or may not be overly optimistic, ...
Views: 738 - Present withut the Butterflies - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Frank O'TooleYou have butterflies, you are twitching, you are shaking, your knees are going to cave in, you know that since you were born your brain has started working but once you stand on that podium your brain is going to freeze, you’re up next. How are you going to present confidently and stylishly? ...
Views: 1131(3 votes) - Create a Vivid Mental Image of Your Success - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Bud BilanichTo develop your personal clarity or purpose you need to do three things. First, define what success means to you. Second, create a vivid mental image of you as a success. Third, clarify your personal values. Once you define what success means to you personally, I suggest that you develop a ...
Views: 1187(1 vote) - 15 Tips for Career and Life Success - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Bud BilanichIn my work as an executive coach, keynote speaker, leadership consultant and author I have spent the last five years studying what it takes to succeed in your life and career. I have found that successful people share five traits in common. 1. Successful people are self confident. 2. ...
Views: 1275(2 votes) - You've Got To Be Self Confident To Ask For Help - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Bud BilanichLast Wednesday the Wall Street Journal ran a small article called "Apprenticeship 101." Diane Prucino, the co-managing partner at the Kilpatrick Stockton law firm in Atlanta offered suggestions on what young lawyers should do to succeed as an associate in a large law firm. One of the ...
Views: 877(1 vote) - Communicate for Success - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Bud BilanichDynamic communication is one of the keys to personal and professional success. My talents, your talents, everyone's talents will be recognized and rewarded if we develop and use our communication skills. You need to develop each of the three basic communication skills if you want to have your ...
Views: 896(1 vote) - Become a Remarkable Creature: Take Personal Responsibility for Your Own Success - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Bud BilanichSuccessful people are clear on their purpose in life -- and they are committed to it. They take personal responsibility for creating the successful lives and careers that they want and deserve. I'm always looking for ways to get my common sense message about career and life success across to ...
Views: 1006(1 vote) - Applying for a Job - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from Eugene Yiga“Success happens not by chance, but because you were given a chance and took advantage of it.” – Kevin Geary Knowing where and how to apply for a job is just as important as whether or not you’re qualified. Campus career centres are the best, even after you graduate. They’ve got connections ...
Views: 1588(2 votes) - Five Universal Questions We Require For Success? - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2010 from Hal WechslerAre There Five Universal Questions For Success? Homo sapiens are left tongue-tied and brainless under emotional tsunamis like failure-rejection-defeat (loss of love-occupation-health). When we most need input from our PreFrontal Cortex, Executive (Top-Down) Brain with ...
Views: 1286(1 vote) - Catapult Your Career with these 10 Tips - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2010 from Candace CzarnySince most of us have to work in order to have enough money to pay our bills, it's no wonder that more people are turning to Feng Shui to help them jumpstart their career paths. Even if you are in the field that you desire, you may not be living up to your full potential. In order to ensure that ...
Views: 905(3 votes) - The Importance Of Preparing A Quality Resume - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2010 from Mike HookerRest assured that writing a top notch resume is one of the most significant things you'll ever do for your career. Personally I believe it's so important that if you are able to, then pay a professional resume writer to compile both your resume and more importantly your resume cover letter. This ...
Views: 813 - Get a Job - Tips For Proofreading Your Resume - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2010 from Mike HookerToday more and more people are searching for jobs online and as a consequence they are also applying for jobs online. This process often involves sending your resume as an email attachment, which means you never actually get to have a conversation with the person on the other end of the ...
Views: 709 - 6 Ways to Free Yourself from your Job Trap - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2014 from Dr Ana Garciaa) What is your game? Are you clear on where you are going or are you distorting the reality (self-delusion at some level) in order to avoid taking your rightful place of power and responsibility? b) Are you reading life “between the lines”? Are you holding on to the illusion of what is ...
Views: 2909 - 10 Ways to Increase your Personal Power in the Work Place - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2014 from Dr Ana Garcia1. Are you attractive to yourself? This is the first step to become attractive to others: What can you do to become more attractive to yourself? We are looking not just at areas such as new clothes or an upgraded make up but things that make you feel good about yourself and raise your energy, ...
Views: 5461(1 vote) - 10 Ways to Increase Your Energy at Work - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2014 from Dr Ana Garcia1. I allow time for playfulness and fun at work. 2. I surrender to the wisdom of the Universe and believe that my current job or situation is bringing me a lesson in love about myself or my life. 3. I know that I am safe and the Universe always provides for me. 4. I am loyal to ...
Views: 1827(2 votes) - 7 Ways to Avoid Costly Marketing Mistakes! - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2010 from Therese Skelly7 Ways to Avoid Costly Marketing Mistakes!’ Are you doing the “spray and pray” method of marketing? Is your business suffering from the lack of a marketing strategy? The seven points below will have you on the road to getting your ideal clients and having a marketing plan that works for ...
Views: 629 - Present Your Self and Business Powerfully - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2010 from Sylvia HendersonRead no further if you are not trying to promote your business. Read no more if you are not seeking financial backing or business contracts. Skip this article if you do not need to present your ideas, business plans, or political views to others effectively and purposefully. Do not waste ...
Views: 1386 - Using Facebook To Find Internships - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2010 from Dwayne CallisAccording to Hitwise, Facebook was the most searched term in 2009 and the 3rd most visited website. Employers know this and they are actively searching Facebook for interns and future employees. With over 350 million users, FaceBook is poised to become a major factor in the job search and ...
Views: 578(1 vote) - What Exactly Would You Say You Do? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2010 from Clay ScrogginThis is a famous line from one of my favorite movies, Office Space. If you have not seen the movie, I highly encourage you do so. In the scene, an efficiency auditor asks a manager what he does for the company and the manager just can’t come up with a comprehendible answer. After a number of ...
Views: 1557(1 vote) - Skills for Work - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from Eugene Yiga“I am always doing that which I can not do, in order that I may learn how to do it.” – Pablo Picasso In case you haven’t noticed, the global workplace is highly competitive and highly complex. It’s the reason increasing emphasis is placed on education and skills. Here are some suggestions on ...
Views: 1443(2 votes) - Make Best Impression In Job Search Meetings - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2010 from Gordon WalterIn the job search process, you are representing a salable product: YOU. The way in which you walk, speak and appear makes an impression. What’s Your Sales Pitch? What is your body language saying? Do you look trustworthy, confident, and competent, or ill-at-ease and timid? Much has been ...
Views: 750 - Successful People Know How to Manage the Stress in Their Lives - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Bud BilanichIf you want to create the successful life and career that you want and deserve, you need to perform at a high level consistently. High performers manage their time, life and stress well. They pay particular attention to their health and well being. It's impossible to perform at a consistently ...
Views: 786(1 vote) - Successful People Use Their Nerves to Deliver Dynamic Presentations - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Bud BilanichThe other day, I was at a workshop and one of the speakers was clearly nervous. He began his talk by telling the old story about the survey that asked people to name their greatest fear. Public speaking came in first, by a large margin. Death was fourth. So, if you believe the results of this ...
Views: 757 - What the Super Bowl Teaches Us About Successful Branding - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Bud BilanichDid you watch the Super Bowl on Sunday? About 100 million people did. The game was entertaining and fun to watch. New Orleans won 31-17. Drew Brees, the Saints quarterback was the Most Valuable Player, and he endeared himself to the country by bringing his little boy -- who was wearing noise ...
Views: 925 - 10 Tips for More Effective Networking - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Alvah ParkerWhether you are a business owner or a job seeker you have probably been told to network. Networking is often an important part of a marketing plan. Frequently people resist networking because it seems overwhelming and they are not sure how to do it. Others try it once with little success and ...
Views: 1044(1 vote) - Welcome to this article on staying positive after being made redundant:- - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Allison Galbraith1. Career. Now is a good time to think about what you might want to do next. Another job similar to the one you’ve left? Further education? Look for something part time? Retrain to change career direction? Start your own business? This could be the key to your future so you ...
Views: 1147(1 vote) - Where Should I Look For Senior Job Openings? - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Raymond AngusDo you think all the senior job openings have been filled? Would you like to learn why they are increasing in numbers even as we speak? Are you a senior and do you really need a job? Do you have the sinking feeling that the boat has already left the wharf and all that is left for you to do ...
Views: 980 - Breaking Old Habits to Further your Career - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from James FarrellLike most other creatures, human beings live their lives through habits and rituals. Even if a particular habit is not in the least bit beneficial we continue to act on it for the fear of breaking routine. Smokers in particular will be familiar with this habitual nature of ours, as a vast ...
Views: 566 - Career Diversification - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from Eugene Yiga“Working is meant to be fun. We spend most of our lives working. What a shame it would be if you’re spending that time doing something you hate.” – Sir Richard Branson The concept of diversification seems pretty clear (and pretty important) when it comes to investments. What about careers? ...
Views: 3689(2 votes) - Surviving the Downturn - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from Eugene Yiga“A lot of fellows nowadays have a B.A., M.D., or Ph.D. Unfortunately, they don’t have a J.O.B.” – Fats Domino With the world in the midst of what some are calling an economic meltdown, it’s no wonder many are reconsidering their careers. Even if your job seems secure, it’s probably a good ...
Views: 1430(1 vote) - How To Keep Your Executive Professional Brand Strong - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Heather EagarWhen you’re in the middle of an executive-level job search, the last thing you want to do along the way is destroy what you’ve work so hard to build. The things you have built include confidence in your abilities, your networking base, and your professional brand. Of the three, the latter is ...
Views: 1124(1 vote) - The Right Work Requires New Action - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Craig NathansonMeet Kyle Kyle is 42 years old, married with two small children 12 and 10. Kyle has worked the last 16 years in the financial services industry. Through hard work and long hours he is now a director at his firm making $125,000 a year. He leaves his house daily at 6:15 a.m. to get to his ...
Views: 1315(1 vote) - Smiling Your Way to Success in a Phone Job Interview - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryAdvanced technology have made mobile phones an integral part of our lives. For this reason, more hiring managers use phone interviews to cut down the list of possible job applicants for in-person interviews. A phone interview is most often considered as the initial interview and is done by most ...
Views: 760(2 votes) - Failure Is the Tuition You Pay for Success - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Bud BilanichCommitment to taking personal responsibility for your success is one of the keys to career and life success. If you want to succeed, you must commit to three things. First, you must take personal responsibility for your success. Only you can make you a success. You need to be willing to do ...
Views: 1245(1 vote) - Successful People Live a Mighty Purpose - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Bud BilanichGeorge Bernard Shaw is one of my very favorite playwrights. I always enjoy a production of one of his plays. I quoted him in a recent article and I'd like to quote him again. He makes such a great point about how important a personal clarity of purpose and direction is to your career and life ...
Views: 994(1 vote) - Successful People Treat Life as a "Splendid Torch" - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Bud BilanichThe other day I saw a great quote from Margaret Thatcher… "Look at a day when you are supremely satisfied at the end. It's not a day when you lounge around doing nothing; it's when you've had everything to do, and you've done it." Ole' Iron Maggie really nailed it with this one. I like ...
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