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- Two Practical Steps To Move Your Career Forward Despite The Business Climate! - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2008 from Chris MakellIt’s February! Shortest month in the year! A month we celebrate love. A great reminder to love and feel good about all you do for your career! It’s also the second month of a new year. Are you still motivated to make this a great year for you and for your professional development? In the hustle ...
Views: 976 - Disengagement And Disenchantment In The Job Search - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2008 from Marilyn TellezMost job seekers will become disenchanted, discouraged and depressed after a few rejections when looking for work. Everyone is involved in these mood swings; some job seekers are more affected than others. What to do about these emotions? I think, as a career coach, that it is smart not to ...
Views: 1298 - Private Investigator Training - How To Get Private Investigation Training - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2008 from Dean CaporellaThere is no doubt that a career in private investigation can provide many with the rewarding work life they crave. But how does someone with no previous experience become a private investigator? One of the first things you need to clear are your credentials. If you have been convicted of ...
Views: 1060 - Seven Calculated Choices To Make Your Career Leap Like A Geyser - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2008 from Karla Brandau"Life leaps like a geyser for those willing to drill through the rock of inertia." -- Alexis Carrel When I was 10 years old, our family vacation was to Yellowstone Park in Wyoming. I remember watching in awe as the Old Faithful geyser of its own free will and choice erupted out of what ...
Views: 870 - Best Online Dating Service - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2008 from paul dyerMost people in technologically advanced areas of the world today recognize what the initials GPS stand for. They stand for Global Positioning Satellite system or GPS systems. More and more this technology is becoming a part of our everyday lives and finding its way into more and more of our ...
Views: 527 - Your Image: The Power Of Color - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2008 from Sandy DumontFor 23 years I lived in Belgium. It was the best and worst thing that ever happened to my business. It was the worst thing because it is very sad to hear a client say, “I would rather look ugly than wear the colors you are suggesting.” It was the best thing that ever happened to me because I ...
Views: 1255 - Navigating The College Process - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2008 from Bob ProctorI really didn’t understand the “Planning for College” process even after stumbling through it with my oldest child. Even though I’ve been in the financial services industry for 22 years, I was astonished that most of the planning I had done for my own family wasn’t working out the way that I ...
Views: 555 - Do You Only Rely On Your High School Guidance Counselor For College Advice? - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2008 from Bob ProctorThe majority of high school parents count on their school’s guidance counselors to steer their child in the right direction. Although not a bad option, is it enough? Most high school guidance counselors are already dealing with the normal emotional issues of a diverse group of teenagers, along ...
Views: 546 - Secrets To Minimizing The Costs Of College That The Schools Don’t Want You to Know - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2008 from Bob ProctorEverything surrounding college today is BIG business – and expensive! Like health care costs, the cost of college has been - and is expected to continue - increasing at twice the rate of inflation. If college expenses increase 7% per year, they will double in 10 years! So if the University of ...
Views: 503 - The Ugly Truth About College Financial Aid - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2008 from Bob ProctorMany parents assume their child would never meet the criteria for financial aid. Financial aid comes in many forms and failing to at least try to qualify for it is a huge mistake made by numerous parents of college bound students. One of the many myths we hear is that parents believe their ...
Views: 559 - Why Your Student May Not Graduate From College - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2008 from Bob ProctorImagine your student waking up in her dorm next August and setting out for her first day of class. As she’s walking, she realizes she really doesn't have a clue as to why she's in college and even more puzzling, why she's at that particular university. Unfortunately, this is a scenario that ...
Views: 459 - Why Some Professional College Planners Are Better Than Others - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2008 from Bob ProctorWhile it's true that college planning professionals have been around since the 1980’s, no standards exist as to what education or criteria are deemed necessary to qualify as one. Almost anyone can hang out the proverbial shingle and say they are a 'college planner'. Consider the following ...
Views: 659 - 10 Careers That Are In Demand And Have Big Paychecks - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2008 from Kelli SmithDo what you love, and the money will follow. This may be true, but it helps if what you love coincides with a high-demand career path. The hottest careers in the United States today draw on a broad spectrum of skills and interests. Whether you're into numbers, people, nature, sports, or ...
Views: 1569 - Employers And Your Background Check - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2008 from Mark ReardonThere are many reasons that employers will want to run a background check on someone before offering them a position within their company. As far as a background check goes, potential employers have a variety services that they have gained use of for a fee. While this can be a scary process, ...
Views: 841 - Skilled Nursing Recruitment By JCAHO Certified Organization Snistaffing - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Snistaffing SnistaffingSince 1980, SNI has taken an aggressive, leading, and often controversial edge in assuring registered nurses and hospitals have options to meet their needs. The company started in 1980 and began with nurses who were experienced and credentialed critical care, ER, and med/surg nurses. By ...
Views: 789 - Secrets Of Getting To The Top - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Jane AdlerDo you long for Warren Buffett's financial smarts, Steve Jobs' presentation ability, Oprah Winfrey's personal magnetism, or Tiger Woods' golf swing? Have you ever thought that, with just a little more natural ability, you too could be a tremendous success in your chosen field? Well think ...
Views: 529 - Networking: Your Most Important Career Activity - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2008 from Jenn JenkinsSo, you've gotten totally clear on your career goals, prepared your complete "executive portfolio" of self-marketing documents, and developed a detailed strategy for your search. Now it's time for "your feet to meet the street" - and that means NETWORKING! You'll be spending most of your job ...
Views: 911 - Here Is A Quick Way To Propel Your Career - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2008 from Andrew RondeauTeam players are usually the people that are known for sacrifice, sharing, and hard work. Does this sound like a reputation you'd like to have? Many strive to be a team player in the work place, but it takes more than just having a desire, it takes hard work. One piece of advice from a father ...
Views: 1138 - Common Errors Presenters Make When Choosing Slide Backgrounds - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2008 from Candy McGregorEver give much thought to the template you’re using for your PowerPoint presentations? You probably did when you created it, but haven’t thought much about it since. You should, says Mr. Serge Starenko, CEO of PoweredTemplates (Poweredtemplates.com). After all, your slides’ ...
Views: 560 - Private Investigation Schools - The Truth About Private Investigation Training - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2008 from Dean CaporellaAs a career move, private investigation is one of the hot professions at the present time and the trend is likely to continue for at least the next five years. Private investigation schools have increased in numbers over the past few years to cater for the large influx of budding PIs. One of ...
Views: 602 - The Next Big Wave in Photography - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2008 from Mark Laurie“May you live in interesting times.” is considered more of a curse than a proverb. Whatever, we are in it, “interesting times” that is. You gotta love this heady adrenalin rush of change and opportunity. It’s like a freight train screaming down the track. The trick ...
Views: 1593 - Surgical Technologists - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2008 from Peter SalazarSurgical technologists play a vital role in different surgical operations. They have equal role or importance to a surgeon while performing an operation. There minute mistake can bring about serious problems sometimes even to death. They set up the surgical room before an operation is conducted. ...
Views: 1133 - Can You Live And Work With Less Security? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2008 from Chris MakellIt is the end of January, earnings report season on Wall Street. Major corporations are announcing layoffs. Even with record revenues in some businesses, they are still tightening their belts. We’re facing challenges with interest rates and potential home foreclosures. So how do you, as a ...
Views: 995 - The Importance Of Bedside Manner In Nursing - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2008 from Grant EckertThe quality of the care you provide to your patients is important for them in so many ways. Of course you need to maintain a certain level of professionalism with patients, visitors, and the medical professionals you work with. But overlooking the importance of bedside manner in nursing reduces ...
Views: 3896 - How To Determine The Quality Of An Online Nursing Program - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2008 from Grant EckertAccreditation The process of accreditation is not mandatory for nursing programs, but it is desirable. Accreditation is a voluntary program that schools can use to make sure that their program is on par with other schools across the country. While there may be many fine schools that are not ...
Views: 814 - What Is Professionalism - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Gina GardinerMuch is spoken about behaving professionally. Most people can actively recognise professionalism or the lack of it in others, but find it extremely difficult to define it, or model it when considering their own behaviour. So lets unpick exactly what we mean by professionalism. Think about the ...
Views: 11930 - Brokerage Clerk - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2008 from Peter SalazarBrokerage Clerk is a special kind of a job in which one has to perform multiple tasks at the same time. Their responsibilities vary from computing; contacting clients take orders, processing of different paper works to take calls from clients. Brokerage clerks are widely seen in share trading, ...
Views: 833 - Is A Truck Driving Job Right For You? - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2008 from Randall OlsonIf you're looking for a high demand career field, like to travel, and find the idea of driving for a living appealing, a truck driving job might be the perfect career choice for you. There are many job opportunities in the truck driving field, particularly for individuals interested over the ...
Views: 885 - Is A Real Estate Career Right For You? - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2008 from Randall OlsonAre you looking for a rewarding career that will provide you with a flexible schedule and an opportunity to help other people accomplish their dreams? If so, real estate might be a great career choice for you. Realtors have the opportunities to help individuals and families find the homes of ...
Views: 803 - Still More Advice For Ex-offenders Looking For Jobs - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2008 from Eric MayoYou have been recently released and need a job to get on with the rest of your life. Hopefully you have learned that life is all about choices. The choices you continue to make will shape your life. The job search is all about choices too. Because you have a criminal record, you will be ...
Views: 996 - Dental And Medical Secretary - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2008 from Peter SalazarA secretary for a medical clinic should be quick and smart enough to recognize such challenges and face them. The job of a Medical secretary is demanding as well as lucrative. To do this job of a secretary, one should have understanding of the procedures and the terms that are used by the ...
Views: 955 - Online Psychometric Testing - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2008 from Paul NewtonIt is becoming increasingly common for organisations to use the internet to deliver personality tests and aptitude tests. This approach has distinct advantages over paper-and-pencil tests: 1. There is no need to print and distribute printed material. This advantage has implications for the ...
Views: 2187 - Financial Management Homework Help - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2008 from Finance TutorEmail me your finance homework & finance assignments & I will send you back the solutions. In addition to Finance homework help & finance assignments help, I also help in online finance exams, online finance tests & tutoring, finance word problems, finance case study & financial management ...
Views: 3223 - Your Year, Your Time, Your Career - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2008 from Chris MakellWell, it’s that time of year… You’re setting your goals, making resolutions, checking your list of 2007 accomplishments, deciding what you want for your life and career in 2008. Regardless of the time of year, I’d like you to set an intention, also known as “deciding”, that this will be your ...
Views: 1002 - Working With Executive Recruiters - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Jenn JenkinsLet's make one thing clear right from the start - executive search firms, recruiters, and employment agencies are not in business to help you land a job. The recruiter is not your advocate, your friend, or your agent. Recruiters, employment agencies, and search firms are merely channels through ...
Views: 821 - Job Hunting- 5 Things You Need To Know - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Todd SchultzOne of the most important skills a young person can have is the ability to find a job. Whether that be a temporary job you find working retail, or a job that sets you up for a career in your field, not everybody understands what it takes to find a job. 1) Persistence! If you are in need ...
Views: 1260 - The Interviewer's Point of View - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2008 from Mary Gormandy WhiteWhen you're preparing for a job interview, it's natural to feel nervous. It's difficult to face any situation in which you know another person will be passing judgment about you and your abilities. However, you can remove a lot of the stress from the interviewing process simply by looking at the ...
Views: 2376 - Professional Development Can Keep You Ahead Of The Curve - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2008 from Mary Gormandy WhiteIndividuals who are dedicated to enjoying maximum career success and job satisfaction understand the importance of participating in professional development and continuing education activities on an ongoing basis. Whether you want to change professions, move into management, or become an ...
Views: 1227 - Is An Insurance Career Right For You? - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2008 from Randall OlsonAre you a motivated self-starter who enjoys helping people? Are you comfortable with selling to individuals and/or business clients? Does the idea of being in control of your earning potential appeal to you. If so, a career in insurance sales could be right for you. Becoming an Insurance ...
Views: 917 - Quitting Your Job (Without Burning Any Bridges!) - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2008 from Erin KennedyDo you daydream about the day you get to tell your boss everything that he is doing wrong? How you could do his job ten times better with your eyes closed? Then, after you’ve read him the riot act, you arrogantly say, “Oh, and I QUIT!” Too often we speak before we act and ...
Views: 2429 - The Nursing Profession: A Historical Perspective - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2008 from Connie LimonNursing today is much different from nursing practices years ago. The nursing profession is expected to continue changing all for the better of nurses and the patients they take care of. The traditional roles of wife, mother, daughter and sister have always included caring for and nurturing ...
Views: 20989 - Become A Person Of Value - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2008 from Brian LucasTo follow without halt, one aim; there is the secret of success. And success? What is it? I do not find it in the applause of the theatre; it lies rather in the satisfaction of accomplishment. - Anna Pavlova Become more valuable. Many employers will say of one of their staff, “That employee is ...
Views: 1194 - Rich Career, Poor Career - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2008 from Shannon BradfordWhat makes for a rich career? It is more than just the salary and benefits. A rich career is one that suits your talents and provides an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution, as well as one that provides the right compensation. A rich career is one with a rich return on investment. ...
Views: 1130 - Taming The Menace Of Examination Malpractice In Nigeria - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2011 from Saintmoses EromoseleInside the school hall in a typical Nigerian examination centre, young men and women are seated with rapt attention as they listen to a middle aged, well built man, clutching a folder containing some sheets of paper. He is surrounded by other ladies and gentlemen numbering about five who ...
Views: 7869(1 vote) - Set To Impress - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2007 from Sylvia HendersonWhat is the difference between a suited-up business executive who carries a high quality leather portfolio and a leather-clad motorcycle rider carrying a custom-painted helmet? The answer is, there is no difference. That executive and that bad-a__ biker are one and the same, with the same desire ...
Views: 1490 - A College Degree Is Nearly A Necessity - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2007 from Nicholas TanYour education is the single greatest gift you can give yourself. While there are educational opportunities all around us, some of them come at a greater cost than others. A college education might require a hefty investment of time and money upfront but the pay off is much better over time than ...
Views: 1182 - Managing Your Career Growth - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2007 from Means DavisUtilizing the resources available in today’s job market can be overwhelming, to say the least. Want to create a resume? There are over 100,000 web pages designed “specifically” for you. Same with interviewing, dressing for success, asking for raises, and just about anything else you can think ...
Views: 1548 - Information Technology Certification - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Bill NaugleThere is a growing industry in the field of information technology computer training for certification. The market is enormous with online certification training, textbooks, practice exam question and study guides. Products and services for certification training and preparation are many to ...
Views: 1403 - Stay Green And Grow - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2007 from Billy ArcementThe world is moving at a faster and faster pace. On a yearly basis, we see more new inventions, technology upgrades and societal changes than used to happen in a decade. What once was a generational change is now an overnight change. With the fast pace of change in today’s world, there is an ...
Views: 1323 - How To Build Job Satisfaction - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2007 from Billy ArcementLife is too short to work at a job that brings daily dissatisfaction. It doesn¡¦t matter if you are a manager or an hourly employee, these ideas will work for you. It doesn¡¦t matter what type of work you do, you owe it to yourself to find satisfaction with your work. If you are unhappy on ...
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