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- Why choose a career in Information Technology? - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2012 from Gautam SinghThe legacy of our humanity would be the technology innovations that we make to support the efficiencies in business and enrichment in the quality of life for people. The information technology (IT) field is a noble field to enter that has many opportunities for people that want to succeed as ...
Views: 1119(1 vote) - Why companies should not cut their training budgets - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2012 from Gautam SinghWe need to look for opportunities in the organization that we are employed with for a chance to get the training that we need to perform our jobs better. There seems to be less opportunity for us to get the training that we need to do our jobs because of major budget cuts that are happening ...
Views: 3813(1 vote) - Why Coworkers Don't Make Good Facebook Friends - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from Jessica SimkoWork life and Facebook – it seems like a never-ending discussion topic nowadays. There are many things to consider in regards to your personal and career brand. Yet so many people are either unaware of them or do not fully understand the ramifications of the content they might share online. For ...
Views: 7872(2 votes) - Why Digital Credentials Are Gaining Traction? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2018 from Niti SharmaDigital credentials! What are they? Are you also thinking on the same lines about digital credentials? Do you want to know more about digital certificate and of course credential badges? If you answer yes to all these questions, then you are at the right place and so keep reading to know ...
Views: 578(1 vote) - Why Do We Need Another Professional Social Networking Site? - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Brad HessDo you know how you get a LinkedIn, Plaxo or another professional social networking account, put up your postage stamp sized photo and force everyone to read your resume to learn about you? After all of that, they still don’t know who you are. And, you are not able to promote your service, you ...
Views: 1214(1 vote) - Why Do You Need a Resume? - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Sarika PeriwalSo you’ve never compiled or written a resume and so have no experience at what goes into one. You are also not sure that you need a resume in the first place, or why, if at all, you need one. You’ve probably seen some resume samples and frankly you think it is extra work that you can do without. ...
Views: 2200(2 votes) - Why is BCA an Evergreen Higher Study Option - All you Need to Know About the Course - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2020 from Dev BhoomiInformation Technology (IT) sector strengthen its contribution to the GDP of India with every coming year. Now with Digital India and the growing dependence on the IT sector, it is suspected to grow to tremendous market value by 2025, and this, along with the contribution of the industry, also ...
Views: 567(1 vote) - Why It's Important for Massage Therapists to Choose a Specialty - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Laurie CraigWhen massage therapists finish school and begin working, they might not immediately think of developing their skills for a niche market - after all, massage school is just the beginning, and you learn some of your most invaluable skills on the job! While most massage therapists focus on ...
Views: 1111(2 votes) - Why It’s Good To Work In Information Technology - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2012 from Complete ITProfessionalAs an information technology professional, I often get asked why I work in IT, or what’s good about working in IT. Sure, I have a passion for computers, but that may only get you so far. Below I’ve listed some of the reasons it’s good to work in IT. Good Money One of the best reasons to ...
Views: 811(1 vote) - Why life coaching as a business is dead and why you need to change if you want to survive - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Chantal CookeLife coaching, as a money making business, is dead. That’s according to Nick Bolton, founder of the Smart School of Coaching. The day of the generic life coach has passed. The industry has matured; there’s a growing understanding of the role of a coach as a change maker not a ...
Views: 2722(1 vote) - Why Mental Health Jobs Ain't as Bad as it Used to Be - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2021 from Tara LaneMental health affects every aspect of our lives. It includes our emotional, social and psychological wellbeing. The bottom line is that your mental health decides how you think, perceive, feel and act in your environment. Mental health has a direct relation to workplace productivity and ...
Views: 628(1 vote) - Why tech blog are important? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2012 from IT BLogA we know that technology is in every walk of life, in this age of globalization one can hardly even imagine a world without tech, this is why everybody wants to stay in touch with the latest happenings in the technology, and one of the major source of information to get hold of latest IT ...
Views: 811(1 vote) - 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: 701(1 vote) - Wilkinsons Jobs - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from jed dylanSearching for vacancy postings on the Wilkinsons website is the only way to go when searching for the latest jobs postings and listings. The website has all the most current listings accessible, for all qualifications and backgrounds for those who are looking for job in the UK. So, regardless of ...
Views: 1353(1 vote) - Wonderful Health-related Jobs - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2012 from peter bondYou were the amount of kid which was generally putting bandages on the stuffed animals. You'd like to function with health, but realize that healthcare school isn't really for you personally. Here i will discuss a few group higher education packages in order to jump-start your career with ...
Views: 407(1 vote) - Work From Home: A Doorway to your Dream Job - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Mike KelleyWork from Home, The New Job Opportunity The present family group is such that it becomes tricky for both the partners to leave their home for work, especially if they have small children. Generally, it is the mother who has to compromise on her dreams and remain at home to bring up the ...
Views: 892(1 vote) - Work Up to Having the Best Career - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2013 from Donald MitchellPeople who want to lift heavy weights usually start with light ones. After that they gradually increase how much they lift. When their muscles strengthen enough, heavy weights that were impossible to lift at first are then raised with ease. Similarly, those who want to improve other ...
Views: 1542(1 vote) - Working As A CNA: How To Feed Patients - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2021 from Jake TilkWorking As A CNA: How To Feed Patients You may be here looking for that critical next step in your life, or maybe, you just want to learn more about the skills of a Certified Nursing Assistant or CNA. Before we jump head first into what working as a CNA is like and how to feed a patient; ...
Views: 486(1 vote) - You Are the Only Person with a Ph.D. in Being You - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2013 from Donald MitchellMost people don’t realize how unique and valuable they are. How could personal characteristics seem to be unusual, or even rare, to oneself? After all, people are with themselves at every moment, view their own qualities as being normal, and cannot hope to perceive and understand others nearly ...
Views: 1581(1 vote) - You Can Achieve your Career Goals Even if you are Born a Loser - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2013 from Joshua NyamacheDo you know that you can achieve your career goal even if you're born a loser? Some people are more likely to fail than others. Simply put, those individuals are born losers. Do you believe you're born a loser? If you think you belong to that group, you need to change your attitude. Experts have ...
Views: 1272(2 votes) - You Can Transform Your Life - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Anastasia MontejanoHow do you transform a life? You make one empowered step at a time. During this year I’ve been given ample opportunities to get out of my own way. As a conscious business leader, my desire is to fulfill the highest calling for my life – to step into my potential more fully and to make a ...
Views: 1015(1 vote) - 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: 883(1 vote) - Young Professionals Are Stressed: 3 Secrets To LOVING Your Life Again! - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2014 from Porschia Parker-GriffinHave you found yourself irritable, overwhelmed, or unable to sleep? If so, its time to ask yourself, ‘Are you stressed out?’ Professionals in the Millennial Generation, ages 20-34, are dealing with the highest levels of stress, which can lead to burnout and other negative side effects. ...
Views: 1724(1 vote) - Your Dream Job Is Waiting - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Anastasia MontejanoYour conscious reinvention doesn't have to look like anyone else's idea of success. With Steve Jobs passing we've heard alot about his brilliance with forging new technological advancements. He literally changed how we approach communications in the 21st century. I wasn't surprised when I ...
Views: 1117(1 vote) - Your LinkedIn Profile Photo - all you really NEED to know about it. - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2017 from Irene Gloria AddisonAs an active recruiter (I am the owner of HIREghana – www.HIREgh.com), my associates and I, come daily across through several hundred of LinkedIn profiles via our candidate sourcing searches and via our very own professional networking too. And we see a lot of things that seem to be common to ...
Views: 1455(1 vote) - Zen Cart Development Services – Most Popular e-Commerce Solution - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Eva WatsonZen Cart is an open source e-Commerce technology available under General Public License. zen Cart development services are based on multiple features provided by the technology. Zen Cart developer uses following features offered by the technology: Template system Product’s element ...
Views: 690(1 vote) - Exiting Gracefully: It’s Complicated! - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2010 from Gwendolyn WardYears ago, I was hired to replace a manager who was staying with the company but moving to another department. In my first meeting with the manager, she provided a synopsis of the 35-member team, identifying winners, troublemakers and the borderline losers (her words). I don’t know what part of ...
Views: 933(4 votes) - Successful People Make No Little Plans - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2010 from Bud Bilanich"Make no little plans. They have no magic to stir men's blood and probably will not be realized. Make big plans. Aim high in hope and work." This quote from Daniel Burnham is a perfect to begin a post on outstanding performance. If you're going to set goals, you might as well set big ones. ...
Views: 1059(4 votes) - ***#1-Building your dream whilst working full-time? Get this No. ONE investment right. - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Genevieve de LacazeIf I say the word “investment”, what comes up for you? For some, it brings images of property, money, men or women in suits or graphs. For others, it could be words such as risk, loss & gain, strategy, growth or numbers. When you decide to build up your dream, you may do so swiftly and ...
Views: 2428(3 votes) - ***Destiny vs. Choice - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2012 from Genevieve de LacazeThe following excerpt is taken from Chapter 4: Born and Made of the book Passion Pays: How to make a living from your passions… and change the world too, by Genevieve de Lacaze. The book features 30 men and women like you as real-life exemplars. Browse the Contents, read more excerpts or ...
Views: 1661(3 votes) - How to Work with a Mentor - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Sheri HoffIf you have found a great mentor (either a paid coaching relationship or a volunteer), consider yourself blessed. You have a unique opportunity to tap into that person’s wisdom , possibly develop a lifelong bond, and make a quantum leap in your life. People usually volunteer to mentor people ...
Views: 1843(3 votes) - Stand Out From the Crowd - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from Todd SmithOne of the best ways to not only stand out from the masses, but to actually leap frog over them, is to be branded as someone who is responsible. A simple, basic definition of being responsible is “doing what is expected of you.” This includes returning e-mails and calls in a timely manner, ...
Views: 1172(3 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: 1820(2 votes) - ***How Would You Describe Your Speaking Voice? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Nancy DanielsIf you had to choose, which word – or words – from the following list describes your voice? Whiny – high in pitch - nasal - hoarse - throaty - gravelly - scratchy - whispery - soft - loud - shrill - strident - thick - thin - childlike - old - muddy - chirpy – sharp - raspy - tight - wispy - ...
Views: 2740(2 votes) - 5 Ways to Break the Ice at Networking Events - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Don GoodmanNetworking is not about how many resumes or business cards you hand out, but how you establish rapport and build a relationship that can lead to opportunities. Attending a networking event is only the beginning of the networking process. Effective networking takes time and builds lasting ...
Views: 1737(2 votes) - 7 world's easiest and best-paying jobs - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2015 from Supriya NigamI am not a workaholic person, and sometimes I wonder if there is any job in the world that is easy to do (as per my convenience) and also, pays me better. Thankfully, I come across these 7 world's most comfortable and best-paying jobs. If you are also interested in learning about such ...
Views: 1055(2 votes) - A Great Cover Letter for Optimal Job Hunting Experience - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryIn today’s difficult economy many people have found themselves unemployed and job hunting has become much tougher. However, even though the competition is difficult you can still have the opportunity to get interviewed and potentially be hired with a great cover letter. Your cover letter ...
Views: 1334(2 votes) - A Look on a Modern Day Mom - by Submitted on May 07, 2013 from Scadi SheppardWhat does the word "Mom", "Mother" bring into your head? First thoughts? Mine is a bit American style vision - a woman, mid age, wearing a kitchen apron, with a cooking glove on one hand and holding a glass of lemonade in the other. Brown hair, no glasses, no makeup. This has a lot to do with my ...
Views: 1377(2 votes) - Accountant career - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2010 from Kristen GolmesWhat are the best ways for you to get your accounting career started? When I started my career, I know I was a little intimidated by the process. However, once you know what you are doing and how to go about lining everything up, you can actually you're your accounting career up and running in ...
Views: 797(2 votes) - Career Management: What do You Want to Be When You Grow Up? - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Dorothy Tannahill-MoranOh, I guess you did grow up. But is this the grown up you wanted to be when you were a kid? Are you happy with how your career turned out? Most of us aren’t. In fact, huge numbers of us aren’t happy at all with our careers. Despite our unhappiness with our work situation, the biggest reason ...
Views: 2254(2 votes) - Forensic accounting – a means to end fraud & an excellent career choice - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2015 from Supriya NigamCatching thieves ingenious enough to stealing millions of cash from companies, or bringing down the notorious mob bosses in history. These endeavors do not require anymore a superhero with powers, but can be taken care by a mild-mannered accountant in the swiftly rising field of forensic ...
Views: 1275(2 votes) - Free Job Posting Site in India | Best Job search site in India | Jobsclan - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2019 from Satish PrajapatiJobsclan.com is the Best Jobs & Recruitment Service Provider in India, offering a complete range of recruitment solutions and career planning tools. Recruiters and Hr professionals participate in Jobsclan. Most resumes are sent back and forth but there are occasional job announcements and topic ...
Views: 1002(2 votes) - Get Hired with Creative Job Cover Letters - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryRegardless of the accomplishments and awards you that college graduates got from school, a college graduate may still end up jobless in today's economy. Job hunts at present are tight and in the job market only the strong-willed and determined will get noticed and be hired. An important part of ...
Views: 1414(2 votes) - Hard Work and Success -- One Follows the Other - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2010 from Bud BilanichThis is a tough time to be looking for a job. Many of my career success coaching clients are having difficulty getting interviews let alone landing a job. However, I heard a story not too long ago about a new MBA from NYU who got five job offers. He did it by creating unique resumes especially ...
Views: 1178(4 votes) - How low self-esteem could affect your career - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2012 from Gautam SinghHave you ever worked in a corporate setting where you just did not fit in at the office? Did you feel that when ever you contributed to the conversation in meetings that your co-workers believed that you did not add any value? These are some negative environmental factors at the office that can ...
Views: 1228(2 votes) - How to Dissolve, Destroy and Chew-Up Anxiety And Stress - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Hal WechslerHow to Dissolve, Destroy And Chew-Up Anxiety & Stress My grandma told me something at our Thanksgiving Day feast that I will never forget. For those who don’t know me, I am a skeptic, doubter and contrarian, and those are my positive character traits. Would you believe a close relative ...
Views: 1693(2 votes) - 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: 1452(2 votes) - Take it From the Experts! - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2010 from Cassandra VillaWant to know what it's like working in our country’s major industries? In this article we’ll share with you the inspiring career advice from – • Philip Lim, Managing Director & Head at DBS Franchise & DBS Strategy (Consumer Banking) • Alvin Ow, Senior Director, Systems Engineering at ...
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