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- Expatriate Assignments - The 18 Mandatory Requests - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Alan SkloverACTUAL CASE HISTORY: Dennis was considered a rising star in the field of financial management software. At 39, he'd risen steadily over the years, and now worked for the third largest financial management software distributor in the U.S. As his company's National Sales Manager, he had taken ...
Views: 1951 - Why is LinkedIn Important When I Already Have a Resume? - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Peggy McKeeThere are plenty of people who think that a LinkedIn account replaces traditional methods of job-hunting. While this might work for a few, this is not really the concept that propels the existence of this professional networking site. The purpose of LinkedIn is to provide a means of connecting ...
Views: 1951 - Guide in Writing Sample Warning Letter for Employees - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2012 from Lily hornEmployee warnings are confronting, awkward and tend to be avoided as much as possible. When the time comes that they are necessary, it is important to use a sample warning letter to aid you throughout the process. Warning letters are not a compulsory legal requirement but they are considered ...
Views: 1950(1 vote) - 5 Questions to Ask Before You Select a Paralegal School - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2009 from Patricia CarrollAre you thinking about pursuing a paralegal career? You're not alone. Paralegal jobs are hot, in part because the field is expected to grow faster than average. To get started, you typically need to earn a paralegal certificate or degree. These days there are numerous paralegal schools to ...
Views: 1949 - 7 Simple Steps to Tame the Job Hunting Jungle - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Sue BeckerDuring these times of economic volatility, it's a good idea to be prepared in case your employment situation changes. Whether you're currently employed and looking for a new opportunity or unemployed and searching for work, you'll want to get the most out of your job-hunting time and effort. To ...
Views: 1949(1 vote) - How To Get A Pay Raise And Increase Your Salary In 30 Days - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2007 from Tim RosanelliDo you need more money? Do you have debts to pay? Would you like to contribution more to your retirement? Are you sick and tired of the same cost of living raise? One of the best answers to improving your financial picture is merely to make more money. The easiest way to make more money is to ...
Views: 1949 - Take Off The Brakes & Run Full Speed Ahead To Your Destiny - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2016 from Rosemary Nonny KnightA few steps forward and then you put on the brakes to look back and see if it is okay to keep moving forward… Another few steps forward and then you put on the brakes again… Imagine if you tried to get anywhere in a car by doing that… Is it any wonder that you get nowhere fast? Think about ...
Views: 1949 - A Matter of Thought - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Julie DonleyIt has been echoed through the ages that what we think about is what we bring about and our thoughts actually create our reality. James Allen’s book, “As A Man Thinketh” was written in the late 19th century to communicate this concept at great length. Steven Covey calls it the “first creation”, ...
Views: 1948(2 votes) - ***Dial-Up Your Success through Dynamic Communication - by Submitted on May 18, 2011 from Regina BarrWhy do 80% of our team issues come from 20% of our team members? And, how do you recognize and eliminate these issues? According to the Carnegie Institute of Technology, only 15% of your success is due to your technical knowledge while 85% of success is attributable to your ability to ...
Views: 1946(1 vote) - Recession Proof Your Career With Training & Development on a Shoestring - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from Avil BeckfordAre you an asset or a cost to your employer? How valuable and indispensable are you? And, are you recession-proof? Professionals who expect to progress within corporate environments today have to be able to stand apart from their peers. One of the ways to stand apart from the crowd is to ...
Views: 1946(3 votes) - Are You Suffering From J.O.B Burnout? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Beth MollenkampAccording to a number of studies completed, up to 50% of employees think often of quitting their current jobs. Why do so many employees spend time thinking about leaving? According to a Gallop poll, a large majority leave because they don’t have a good relationship with their immediate ...
Views: 1942 - Benifits Of Belonging To A Master Mind Alliance Group - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2013 from Rick GettleBenefits Of Belonging To A Master Mind Alliance Group By Rick Gettle Founder/President - The Master Mind Alliance International – Since 1970 As you know, to remain successful, you must have a maintenance program. Just like a healthy and strong body; if you don’t continue to work out, ...
Views: 1939(1 vote) - The Hidden Meaning in Their Summer Vacation - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2005 from Susan DunnEveryone’s big on emotional intelligence now, because we’ve learned the hard way that a person’s people skills can make or break them in the workplace. If the person is highly exceptional in their field, it can be a close call, but all things being equal, we prefer to work and socialize with ...
Views: 1939(1 vote) - Is the journey the means or the end? - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Claude WarnerSome say “Life’s a journey, enjoy the ride”. Others say “The end justifies the means”. In the one, the journey is the focus; in the other, it is incidental to the end result. Those who are high-performance, results oriented, driven people would more likely see the journey or process of ...
Views: 1938(2 votes) - IS YOUR CREATIVITY SUPPORTED OR STIFLED AT WORK? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Ann Vanino“The new corporate contract is that we’ll offer you an opportunity to express yourself and grow, if you promise to leash yourself to our dream, at least for a while.” - John Sculley, former Apple CEO Creativity is self-expression. One of my favorite business books is David Whyte’s The Heart ...
Views: 1936(2 votes) - 7+1 Tips for Working Moms - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2010 from Erika KalmarTip #1 – Accept the imperfect! Many Moms (especially after the first child) want to do everything perfect. They want to do a perfect job at work, with the child, at home and with their husband. They just want to be perfect everywhere and with everyone. But what happens is that once they take ...
Views: 1936 - Ignorance Costs Significantly More Than Education - by Submitted on May 19, 2011 from Paul MonaxThere have been gobs of studies like this one from the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics focused on the number of years of school someone has completed in relation to their annual and lifetime earning potential. If you are a high school drop out vs. high school graduate vs. Associates Degree ...
Views: 1936(1 vote) - Are You In Charge At Work? - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Andrew BaileyBeing a manager has its ups and downs. Its ups are that you have certain privileges that others don't, more respect due to your position and hopefully, you are making more money than you were before you got your promotion. The downs are: longer hours, more stress, more responsibilities, heavier ...
Views: 1935(1 vote) - ***The Top 10 Strategies for Marketing Your Business - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2017 from Shannon PanzoWhat is Your Top 10? A Business Marketing Exercise Recently I was asked, what make your product different from other products in the market? The question was asked by a promoter wanting to promote our seminar using the top 10 things that make it different. This made me stop and think. This ...
Views: 1934 - Do You Have these Skills to be A Good Graphic Designer? - by Submitted on May 25, 2012 from WebGuru InfosystemsTo become a good graphic designer, you need to work very very hard. Graphic design is a creative field and you have to work under the criterion set by your clients. You have to use a variety of materials to always stay updated about the latest ups and downs in your field of work. You have to ...
Views: 1932(1 vote) - 10 Traps to Avoid When Starting A New Job - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Alvah ParkerEveryone wants to start a new job on the right foot. Having a strategy for making your mark in the first few weeks is a great idea. Here are 10 traps that can undermine your efforts during your first couple of months on the job. 1. Going against the cultural norms before you've looked to ...
Views: 1931 - 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: 1930 - Notes to Brainiacs or Those Who Are Becoming Brainiacs - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2013 from Hal WechslerNotes to Me, Myself, & My Shadow • 1. Our brain is a creator of ‘habits’. Its goal is to organize what we do as daily Routines on auto-pilot. That’s good & bad. The benefit of Habit is Not to have relearn daily how to drive, read, dress ourselves & do our job. • 2. Excessive-Habits turn us ...
Views: 1929 - How To Negotiate Your Welcome Aboard Letter - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Alan SkloverACTUAL CASE HISTORY: In his Welcome Aboard letter at a large securities firm, Lou was promised a base salary of $100,000 and a "minimum guaranteed" bonus of at least $250,000 after his first year on his new job. After his first year ended, he was told he would be receiving a bonus of only ...
Views: 1927 - A Look at Secrets of Successful Self-Employment by Paul and Sarah Edwards - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2011 from Ben SandersonPaul and Sarah Edwards detail what is needed to make the leap from employee to self-employed in their book called “Secrets of Successful Self-Employment”. If technical know-how and a good work ethic is all it required to be successful then there would be a greater number of individuals living ...
Views: 1923 - Other Ways to Communicate Besides E-Mail - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2011 from Jane CranstonHas someone IM’d you recently? I don’t mean someone down the street or in another region, I’m talking about the person sitting next to you. Is every “conversation” you have with your boss on e-mail? Gotten a text condolence note lately? (I did, no kidding, can’t say it was very consoling.) Have ...
Views: 1923(2 votes) - Entrepreneurship as Your Passion - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2004 from Yasmeen Abdur-RahmanEntrepreneurship has been my passion for as long as I can commit to memory to learning how to type, and that started in 5th grade! Strangely enough, I wasn’t raised around lots of business owners growing up in New Jersey nor surrounded by many business-minded individuals. Initially, my passion ...
Views: 1920 - Key Must for Retail Manager Resume - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Don GoodmanEmployers looking to fill a retail manager position will seek a candidate with experience, skills, and success in areas related to operations, employee management/training, costs control, customer relations, merchandising and marketing. To craft a resume with impact for retail management, you ...
Views: 1920 - Retaliated Against At Work for Doing What’s “Right?” Courts and Juries are Now on Your Side - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Alan SkloverImportant Intro Note: On May 27, 2008, the United States Supreme Court issued decisions in two related cases that raised this fundamental question: When Congress granted employees rights to fair employment practices, did Congress also mean to grant employees protections from retaliation from ...
Views: 1918 - A Voice Without Expression Is Like a Garden Without Color - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2014 from Nancy DanielsFor 5 months of the year, my garden is brown, lifeless, and dull. Were it to remain colorless through the rest of the year, I would have no passion or interest in gardening. That which makes the voice interesting to listen to – by means of your vocal variety, facial expression, and body ...
Views: 1917 - Job Market for College Graduates - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2012 from Robert BoroffOnce the cap and gown come off, in the dream world of a college student, it is time to put your knowledge to the test, drop the student title, secure the perfect job, make money, and continue living your life as if set backs didn’t exist. It all sounds like a piece of cake until the reality of ...
Views: 1917(1 vote) - The Four Seasons of Publicity - Building an All-Year Publicity Machine - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2004 from Bill StollerIf you’re like most publicity seekers, you probably think oneproject at a time. You’ve got a new product coming out in April,so you send out a release in March. You’ve hired a new executive,you’ll put out a release when she’s on board, etc. For hard-core publicity insiders, though, there’s a ...
Views: 1916(3 votes) - Factors That Affect a Physical Therapist Assistant Salary - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from Jonathan EdwardsDespite recessions, economic downturns and layoffs; the swiftly rising health-care industry has seen continuous increases in physical therapist assistant salary. The wellbeing of others is in a PTA's hand, which alone makes it a challenging and highly demanding job; the remuneration of whose is ...
Views: 1913 - 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: 1911(1 vote) - 4 Words To Supercharge Your Resume - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2013 from Marc DeBoerAt some point in our lives, we all have to write a resume. Unfortunately, no one ever teaches you how to do it. What I would like to discuss with you are 4 supercharged resume words to help your resume get the attention it deserves. Word selection within resumes can make or break your chances of ...
Views: 1911 - Computer Engineer: A worthy Career Choice - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Aliya SenIn today's modern world, a master in computer training can be of vital importance. The computer has invaded almost every facet of our modern lives, and thus it has become a necessity to have someone who is able to use and understand the computer. It’s no wonder then that a Computer Engineer is ...
Views: 1911 - Finding Your Passion - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2017 from Linda CattelanA really good friend of mine is always saying “when you love what you do, you never have to work a day in your life”. It’s a mantra and quote that has stuck with me for many years now and words of wisdom I live by and have imparted to my kids and clients alike. The way I see it is you have at ...
Views: 1907 - Geometry For Beginners - What Is Meant By SOHCAHTOA? - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2012 from Donna SummerAs we've been discovering, learning the study of Geometry is primarily regarding finding missing measurements, each lengths of sides and angle measures, in geometric figures. If a figure has four or additional sides, we frequently divide the figure into triangles by drawing diagonals, altitudes, ...
Views: 1907 - How Saying No Drives Great Careers - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Dan Coughlin(If you want a link to the MP3 recording of this article, send an e-mail to dan@thecoughlincompany.com with “Just Say No” in the subject heading.) Great organizations are defined by what they say no to. The same is true for great individual careers. A great career is one where the ...
Views: 1907(6 votes) - Acting As If You Already Are - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2012 from Rick GettleLearning How To Act As If - You Already Are © By Rick Gettle Excerpt Article From: Succes Academy "Successercising - Successful Living Course Series" - Course #14 Actors Do It For A Living A Good Actor Can Get Paid Twenty Million Dollars Just To Act As If They Were Someone Else In A ...
Views: 1906(2 votes) - Business Resume Objective - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Jennifer ParkerObjective is the short statement that describes your career goals. Objective statement in resume will help the employers know about the positive aspects of the job so that they can take decision in favor of the candidate during the recruiting process. It tells the prospective employer about the ...
Views: 1904 - What's The Probability? - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2011 from Hal WechslerWhat’s The Probability? After many years of knowledge and experience, we still get questions that require research. It’s new to us, and we consult a specialist. 1. “Hey wise-guy, what is the difference between Probabilities and Odds? Answer: Probability is based on how Often a ...
Views: 1903(1 vote) - 60 Promotion links - by In this week's article I would just like to give some resource and promotion links for you to use to build your business and reputation.
There are many ways of promoting your business for free on the Internet. It just takes time and you must promote everyday!
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Views: 1902 - Networking 17 Essential Strategies in the 21st Century - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2004 from Patricia DorchNETWORKING 17 Essential Strategies in the 21st Century It is virtually impossible to succeed professionally and personally without developing a network of people. There is no career or business opportunity where you can be rewarded entirely for what you know and how well you know your work. ...
Views: 1899 - What Groups on LinkedIn Should I Join? - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Peggy McKeeOne of the best aspects of LinkedIn is that it allows people to connect with other professionals in specific areas of interest. LinkedIn Groups is a place for communities to form based on a common experience, goal, or any other characteristic. The idea is to provide a venue where collaboration ...
Views: 1899(1 vote) - Why You Are Jobless? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2013 from Nelson ChenThis article reveal to you Why You Are Jobless and how you can find your ideal job. Since the start of year 2008 financial crisis, we have witness massive job loss and high unemployment rate around the global. Workers from developing countries and industrial countries finding it difficult to ...
Views: 1897 - Computer System Architecture - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Imran ZafarComputer architecture means construction/design of a computer. A computer system may be organized in different ways. Some computer systems have single processor and others have multiprocessors. So based on the processors used in computer systems, they are categorized into the following ...
Views: 1895 - Stop trying so hard to follow the ‘rules’ - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2016 from Rosemary Nonny KnightYOu know what you want to do… YOu know what you want life to look like… You have the vision inside of you as to what it will be like when you finally do the work you feel called and commisioned to do… And yet, you keep looking to everyone else to tell you how to go about making it ...
Views: 1895 - Requirements for a Career in Medical Transcription - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2013 from Nancy HigginsMedical transcriptionists listen to voice recordings of dictations given by physicians and other healthcare practitioners and convert them into ready to use written reports. The profession, which has its origins in the transcription process developed for the manufacturing industry, employed ...
Views: 1893 - Five-Minute Eye-Exercises For Self-Help - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from Hal WechslerFive Minute Eye Exercise to Self-Help We Homo sapiens refuse to do things without a good reason. Why? Back two-thousand years ago, our ancestors were already skeptics, and it has become a human instinct and reflex. Why should I do what you say? Why should I believe you – you must ...
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