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- Be Better at Business - And Lose Weight, Too! - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2006 from Virginia SmithIn business, individuals often secure the services of a success coach to “fix” certain areas of their professional life, such as securing a desired promotion or salary increase, or enhancing performance and productivity in their business lives. However, it’s noteworthy that many of the issues ...
Views: 727 - The Difference Between a Job and a Career - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2006 from Dee PiziakIt is estimated that the average worker will have 14 jobs in his or her working lifetime. It is no longer a bad thing to change jobs. But that doesn't mean you should wander aimlessly from company to company. If you know the difference between a job and career and think long-term, you will ...
Views: 13729 - Making Lemonade: Starting A Business After Ending A Career - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2006 from Liz SumnerWhat do you do when the money tree starts sprouting lemons? It’s increasingly common these days to find middle-aged, mid-level managers suddenly faced with huge shifts of circumstance. Down-sizing, bubble-bursting, plant-closing, and consolidating are just some of the forces creating a class ...
Views: 1018 - Managing Business Strategies - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2006 from Samuel LarteyManaging Business Strategies through Project Management By: Samuel Lartey, Project Manager. Projects are a means of organizing activities that cannot be addressed within the organisation’s normal operational limits. They are often utilized as a means of achieving organizations strategic ...
Views: 767 - Watch Your Language - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2006 from Linda NashWatch Your Language If that sounds like your mother, she was correct. Words you use are indicative of your state of mind and truly create your reality. Even when joking, you betray your inner feelings with word choices. What does this have to do with business or your career? Plenty. How ...
Views: 792 - Know Thyself - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2006 from Samuel LarteyI have managed various teams in many organisations. I teach, lecture, talk and lead teams. I gain pleasure in dealing with people rather that the tools I use in my work. In this process I have identified certain characteristics of people, materials, tools and systems. What is unique is that ...
Views: 786 - 7 Top Real Estate Investing Jobs - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2006 from Steve MajorsReal Estate investing has long been proven to make tons of CA$H for the active investor and many of the real estate investing methods and techniques used to make some of the biggest (and quickest) CA$H only require a little time and a bit of knowledge (i.e., NO MONEY and NO CREDIT!) to rapidly ...
Views: 707 - Search Engine Optimization (SEO) – An Overview - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2006 from Micheal HarryRun a search on any of the 200 major search engines, and the results will come up in similar orders on quite a few of them. How a website owner/operator gets their website to the top of a list is called Search Engine Optimization, or SEO. Optimizing a website involves many of the same ...
Views: 868 - It’s Better to Make Mistakes Than To Be a Perfectionist - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2006 from Glenn ShepardSome people waste their lives trying to avoid making mistakes, but cripple their careers since perfection isn’t attainable. They ultimately make fewer mistakes but accomplish less because they waste so much time trying to make things perfect. Time is money in business. Doing a good job today is ...
Views: 790 - Selling Yourself - by “If you can’t sell yourself, what can you sell?”
What is the meaning of selling in our modern society? In the simplicity of layman’s terms, it is a process of using either commentary or written words to communicate a message from one party or entity to another with an objective of convincing ...
Views: 1018 - Top 5 Ways to Create Job Security - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2006 from Shawn DriscollA 5 POINT STRATEGY FOR ENSURING YOUR JOB SECURITY Think Job Security is a thing of the past? Think again. While it may be true that no one is exempt from a downsizing, layoff, or unexpected re-organization in today’s economic climate, that doesn’t have to mean you have no job security. ...
Views: 867 - Make Someone Famous - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2006 from Kenneth StrongThere are high spots in all of our lives and most of them have come about through encouragement from someone else. I don't care how great, how famous or successful a man or woman may be, each hungers for applause. - George Matthew Adams There is a great deal written about leadership ...
Views: 702 - What It Takes to Become a Life Coach - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2006 from Sue BondMore people are now looking for a career that provides a sense of personal and professional fulfillment. They want a career where they can make a difference in the lives of others. Life coaching seems to meet both of those criteria. Before investing time and money into becoming a coach, ...
Views: 1012 - Use the Want Ads to Find Hidden Jobs. - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2006 from Joe TurnerAnd you thought the Want Ads were a waste of time. How many times have you applied for a job in the want ads only to receive the "Sorry, we'll keep your resume on file" form letter? Or to find out that you were one of hundreds of applicants? Today, you'll learn an easy way to use CareerBuilder ...
Views: 765 - "Executive Job Search: 3 Jobseeking Ways to Find a Job Faster" - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2006 from Kevin DonlinGot a difficult problem in your job search? Say, a lack of networking contacts? Or trouble answering interview questions? Well, you've got company. Problems in a job search are as common as mosquitoes in July. But ... have you ever written your problem down on a piece of paper? I'll bet ...
Views: 1063 - 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: 941 - Did You Hear? Three Surefire Steps to Minimize Gossip at the Office - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2006 from Kate ZabriskieIt starts out innocently enough with someone in the break room saying, “Isn’t it a shame about Jack?” Clueless, you reply, “What about Jack?” “Don’t you know about his wife?” When you answer in the negative, your colleague seizes the moment to fill you in on all the gory details of Jack’s wife’s ...
Views: 993 - Motivation Letter For Work Abroad - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2006 from Charlie CoryIf you are applying for a job abroad (particularly in Europe or South America), a Motivation Letter For Work Abroad takes the place of a Cover Letter. Both resumes and Motivation Letters are much less formal than their United States equivalents. The Motivation Letter, as its name implies, ...
Views: 6667 - Laurie Hurley - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2006 from Laurie HurleyA few years ago I was sitting in my office at the hotel in which I worked wondering why it was 11:00 p.m. and I was still at work and not at home with my family. It was winter in Massachusetts – cold, dark and dreary. The Night Manager arrived about 11:30 p.m. and I drove home on desolate ...
Views: 783 - (Stocks) Steal Warren Buffet`s Stock Market Lesson Plans? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2006 from David JenynsWhy should you want to steal someone else`s stock market lesson plans? First, let me tell you that a trading plan is only useful if you follow it. Following your plan will make you successful, yet many traders circumvent the stock market lesson plans that they have carefully created. They ...
Views: 1557 - Focusing Your Focus to Stay Motivated is an Inside Job! - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2006 from Machen MacDonaldYou have had a successful year financially but are you motivated? Most would think that the answer should be a resounding yes. But what if you answered no or not really? Is your motivation, attitude or self concept affected by your latest sale? If this is the case, you are not alone. It ...
Views: 1338 - Think Twice Before You Leave That Job - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2006 from Bill DueeaseJob dissatisfaction has reached an all time high for corporate employees. Most employees have felt the sting of downsizing, out-placement, and compensation cutbacks over the past two-to-five years. Employees that remained through all of this were given additional duties and responsibilities, ...
Views: 1481(1 vote) - 7 Secrets to Convert Motherhood into a New Successful Career - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2006 from Bill DueeaseHave you been a professional mother (it is a true profession, whether acknowledged or not) but now you find your mothering skills are in less demand? Are the fruits of your efforts, your children, growing up? You will always be their mother, but as they enter high school or college they will ...
Views: 1184 - Silent Career Killers That Nobody Tells You About - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2006 from Dee PiziakAcadia Communications just completed a 3-month survey of 75+ managers and recruiters. We learned how to make our clients successful in the 2006 job market. We also learned that there are a handful of “silent career killers”. These are the things that nobody comes right out and tells you. And ...
Views: 910 - Career Karma - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2006 from William ArrudaYou Reap What You Sow. It’s true in most aspects of your life and it’s especially true in your career. The other day, I got a call from a former colleague. He hadn’t been in touch for years (almost 10 years) but he just lost his job and was hoping I could give him some contacts in IT ...
Views: 2067 - Three steps to successful midlife career change - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2006 from Cathy GoodwinQ. After several years, I finally left middle school teaching, a career I had come to hate. Now I feel like a failure. My skills mean nothing to the business world. I have considered becoming a librarian, journalist or social worker, but I can’t afford to return to school. And I need a job ...
Views: 1975 - Packaging and Marketing yourself - "Brand You" - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2006 from Cecile PeterkinBranding is a process started by large corporations like Nike as part of a marketing strategy in the 1980’s. It is a concept which had them selling their customers an image and an idea. Soon, along with the pair of running shoes you were buying, you were also buying into the concept, and "just ...
Views: 1034 - 10 Ways to Resign from Your Job With Professionalism and Pride - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Cathy GoodwinWhile some employees fear lay-offs, often my clients find themselves in the happy position of accepting a new job and saying good-by to a current employer. Surprisingly, many admit they’re nervous about telling a current boss they’re leaving. And if you've held the same job for a long time, ...
Views: 12522 - Something All My Own - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2006 from Jill HartOwning my own business has taught me many things about myself. I’ve learned that I can make wise business decisions, I can manage the accounts and taxes for my company, and I can type with one hand while holding a sleeping 6 month old. All of these things have helped me develop into a much more ...
Views: 922 - Create Better Decisions: Whose Decision Is It? - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2006 from Gary CohenAs clients meet with me to discuss leadership, inevitably the conversation turns to decision-making. Making decisions is one of the most taxing job responsibilities that leaders have. In my experience, leaders suffer more than they should because they make too many decisions. Too often, they ...
Views: 943 - Career Change Over 40 - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2006 from Waller JamisonAs populations in the developed world are growing older and many countries are experiencing a crisis in the pension system, we are facing the prospect of having to work past the usual retirement age. Yet, at the same time, older people are not always welcomed back into the work force. Many also ...
Views: 1382 - What's your leadership style? - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2006 from Kreg EndersonWhat’s Your Leadership Style? Early in my career, I remember being asked in interviews, “what is your leadership style”. At the time I thought I needed to have a single style so I would have an answer to this question. But it never seemed quite right to answer the question without asking “who ...
Views: 1369 - How to Network Effectively - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2006 from Dee PiziakNetworking is the single most effective way to job hunt and to increase business opportunities. Without a circle of high quality professional acquaintances, you will be severely disadvantaged throughout your career. However, building this circle requires planning and you have to continually ...
Views: 846 - Always Have a Current Resume - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2006 from Dee PiziakYour resume tells the world who you are, professionally. In today's tight job market, you need to pursue opportunities right away when they come up. And it all starts with a current and professional resume. Both the content and the format are important. No matter how brilliant or experienced ...
Views: 1013 - Over 40? What’s next with your work, your life? - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2005 from Craig NathansonOver 40? What’s next with your work, your life? By Craig Nathanson The Vocational Coach™ What would your perfect life’s work be? In mid-life, it’s a question we seldom ask. It could be the one question that saves you from lackluster jobs, faceless bosses and endless commutes. Are you stuck ...
Views: 836 - How to Tell Which Coach Is Right For You - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2005 from Leonard LangYour friend calls. She’s upset. She’s been working with a coach for a couple of months or maybe a lot longer, and now she’s quitting without achieving her goals. “I wasted a lot of time and money and I don’t even know what went wrong. My coach had credentials and good references. And I did ...
Views: 1229 - Be Ready to Answer the Top 10 Job Interview Questions - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2005 from Linda MatiasGREAT INTERVIEWS GET THE JOB It can be easy to convince ourselves that the job interview doesn’t matter so much, as long as our resume is outstanding, our dress is impeccably professional, and that we are nice people. After all, nice people do win in the end, don’t they? Unfortunately, this ...
Views: 1209 - Productivity: How to add value in the Workplace - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2005 from Robb ThompsonProductivity: How To Add Value In The Workplace Never Look For Another Assignment Until You Have Successfully Completed Your Last & Most Important One If you are reading this, it is safe to say you have set some important goals for yourself at your place of employment, and you probably ...
Views: 5208 - Interview Bias: Overcoming the Silent Forces Working Against You - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2005 from simma liebermanYour job interview is tomorrow. You know your appearance will matter, so you polish your shoes and brush your hair. You realize your interviewer will have your resume in hand, so you've come prepared to explain every minute detail included on it. You've even done practice interviews and prepared ...
Views: 883 - Effective Transition From Employee to Leader - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2005 from Kreg EndersonChanging roles from employee to leader can be fun and very rewarding. It usually brings about more pay, more responsibility, and prestige. But it can also bring about some potential pitfalls as well. Here are 3 areas you can anticipate in advance as potential problems. First of all, many of ...
Views: 1113 - 5 Key Questions to Guide You Toward Work You Love - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2005 from Shawn Driscoll"To love what you do and feel that it matters; how could anything be more fun?" Katharine Graham A recent New Employer/Employee Equation survey by Harris Interactive, Inc. conducted for Age Wave, took a broad look at the American workforce and found some less-than-encouraging attitudes ...
Views: 836 - American Graduate University Recognizes Student Excellence - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2005 from Nicole LehnerThe words “academic achievement” often bring to mind images of a student in cap and gown, proudly holding aloft a hard-earned diploma. It’s true that commencement ceremonies, held annually under sunny June skies, are often a college or university’s only opportunity to acknowledge its students’ ...
Views: 890 - How To Get Heard In Meetings - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2005 from Laura BrowneThink about the last meeting you attended at work. After the meeting, did you feel that everyone heard what you had to say and your ideas were taken seriously? Or did you leave frustrated because louder or more forceful people dominated the meeting? If so, you need to take control of the role ...
Views: 977 - How To Get What You Want At Work - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2005 from Laura BrowneWhat do you want at work? Do you want a promotion, a new office, or the opportunity to work on an exciting new project? Here are 4 simple rules that will help you get what you want: 1) Ask. That seems pretty simple, but often at work we’re not clear about what we want. We may assume that ...
Views: 3597 - Follow-Up Letters Win Job Offers - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2005 from Linda MatiasA surefire way to separate yourself from a sea of other qualified candidates is to write a follow-up letter after an interview. Most job seekers neglect to write a letter, assuming that once they leave the interviewer’s office the interview is over. Well, it isn’t. The interview process extends ...
Views: 1060 - How To Get Heard In Meeings - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2005 from Laura BrowneThink about the last meeting you attended at work. After the meeting, did you feel that everyone heard what you had to say and your ideas were taken seriously? Or did you leave frustrated because louder or more forceful people dominated the meeting? If so, you need to take control of the role ...
Views: 1003 - How Much Are You Worth: Consulting Fees - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2005 from Christopher smithHow much is your time and expertise worth? Its the age old challenge for consultants: how much do I bill my clients? Sadly, there is no set in stone answer, however, here are some tips that will help you establish your rates. First, lets look at your client's needs. Why are they hiring an ...
Views: 615 - Business card design tips - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2005 from michaelA business card is often the single most important item you have to attract a new client or business partner. Getting a small piece of cardboard to represent you and your company philosophy is often challenging – learn how to do it in this article: Often, your business card is the only item ...
Views: 821 - What is your attitude towards your work? - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2005 from Craig NathansonWhat is your attitude towards your work? The position you take just might mean the difference between fulfillment and misery! This is the sixth article in a ten-part series, based on Craig Nathanson's trademark "Ten P" model for vocational happiness. By Craig Nathanson The Vocational Coach™ ...
Views: 2486 - New Job Tips: Starting a new job next week? - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2005 from David LevineYour new job starts next week and you're eager to get off to a great start. You want to make a great first impression, get integrated into the new company's culture, and learn their way of doing business as efficiently as you can. And, of course, there's much more. Where to start? Here are a ...
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