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- 7 great tips for rocking the interview and getting the right job (for the interviewee) - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Kim Seeling SmithInterviewing is one of the most stressful activities imaginable for most people. One of my clients actually moved to mainland China because she hates interviewing so much that she has a habit of taking the first job offered to her. She became a client after realising how much she hated living ...
Views: 2882 - Aviation field jobs in the future - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2012 from Atul SharmaAviation Jobs contribute to a considerable section of the global economy. There are many types of jobs in aviation industry including pilot, aircraft mechanic jobs, air traffic controllers, Aircraft engineers and many other aviation related careers. Every year the civil aviation industry ...
Views: 2878 - Career Development: Are You as Good as Your Word? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2010 from Dorothy Tannahill-MoranA concept I don’t think gets talked about too much as it relates to a person’s career growth is integrity. Integrity sometimes sounds stiff and too conceptual but there are aspects to it that are so critical to your success that it bears pointing out – repeatedly. In the world of work (and ...
Views: 2869 - Ten Tips for Non-Traditional University Students - by If you are attending college or university after a lapse of several years, take heart! I did it, and I survived. Being older than your fellow students can offer advantages, but also pose stresses and challenges Here are some tips to help you.
(1) To get in the right spirit, check out a ...
Views: 2862 - Common Mistakes Massage Therapists Make - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Laurie CraigFor massage therapists, from experts to novices, it is sometimes easy to forget some very basic procedures and massage techniques for keeping yourself healthy, your business profitable, and your clients happy. By avoiding these common massage mistakes, and remembering to maintain posture, focus, ...
Views: 2861(1 vote) - How To Become a Complementary Therapist, Holistic Practitioner or Spiritual Entrepreneur With a Plan! - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2010 from Iona MeadeWhether you have just become a therapist or have been running your holistic/spiritual practice for years, having a vision, a plan and a clear mental image of how you want align your private practice building with your desired lifestyle and what action steps to take is an essential ingredient to ...
Views: 2852 - UP Board Sample Papers for Class 10 and 12 and New Syllabus - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from Radhika SinhaBoard of High School and Intermediate Education, Uttar Pradesh has declared the new syllabus and sample question papers for Class 10 and 12. The new syllabus and model question papers are available at the official website of UP Board. Simply by browsing through the website, you can easily ...
Views: 2852 - Hebrew Is The Best Language To Learn - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2011 from rongfat chettHebrew is a kind of special language which is very different from the European languages. In fact, it is very similar to some eastern languages such as Chinese, Korean, and so on. As a western foreigner, it will be undertaken for you to learn Hebrew language unless you have knack on linguistics ...
Views: 2848 - 5 Ways to Leverage Your Personal Brand for Greater Career Success - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Sarah HathornNew times demand new solutions, and with most professionals fearful of corporate downsizing or restructuring measures, personal branding methodologies are more critical than ever. Organizations have to navigate to survive in today’s new business climate, and so do top leaders and high achievers. ...
Views: 2847 - Gifted adults face unique career challenges - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2004 from Cathy Goodwin"James is so restless and energetic. I wonder if he's hyperactive." "Nancy seems to be all over the place. She's got a dozen projects going at once!" "Harley does things so fast! He put up a website in two weeks." "Marlene is so intense. She needs to lighten up." While it's possible that James ...
Views: 2823(1 vote) - How ITIL Is Like A Restaurant - An Interesting Analogy - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Kelsey LibbyAre you hungry for better service and value for your enterprise IT? Well, imagine having dinner at a restaurant run by grocery store managers. The baker brings out the soufflé first, then when it's done, brings out the dinner rolls last. What about if a waiter delivered your baked potatoes while ...
Views: 2822 - ***5 Reasons Someone Else May Get the Job Instead of You - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2012 from Nancy DanielsImagine that there are number of candidates for a particular job and all of the candidates have similar education and experience. Without a doubt, the choice is going to be difficult. Now let’s imagine that of all who are applying for the position, one candidate in particular has strong ...
Views: 2817(2 votes) - What's The Quickest Way For RN To Get Their BSN? - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Jane M AndrewsWhat is an online RN to BSN program? It's basically similar to a regular campus based program where a nurse can earn their 4-year college degree, many times although still working fulltime. The gap is nurses may complete the classes via the inteRNet instead of traveling to a school anywhere. ...
Views: 2803 - Computer training course an ideal “job Guarantee course” - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2011 from Ritu VashistThere are several computer job course available for individual research to find a computer today. In fact, the whole arena of computer training can be so daunting that it is a good idea to take your time in choosing what job course you want to take. In this report, we explore the shape of a ...
Views: 2802 - ***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: 2801(2 votes) - Ancient Secret for Sleeping Deeply - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Hal Wechsler------------------------------------------------------------------------------ “Ancient Discovery of Triggering “Sleep” is…” “I just can’t fall asleep”, my 13 year old son said. “It’s eating all that junk that is the culprit, that & 7-hours a day of SyFy with Captain Kirk.” “Pop, you’re two ...
Views: 2797 - 7 points to consider before you pay someone to write your CV! - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2013 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieWill you pay for a professional resume writing services? 7 points to bear in mind. 1. Call in the Professionals Not the Clown One of the things I learnt as a lawyer was: A man who is his own lawyer has a fool for a client. This proverb means that if you represent yourself in court things ...
Views: 2796(1 vote) - Career Change: Are You Afraid to Move in This Economy? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2009 from Dorothy Tannahill-MoranThe buzz right now is that everyone is holding on to their current jobs with a death grip due to the grim economy. The overarching belief is that there are no jobs out there and for the ones that do exist, there are too many people applying. Let’s say some of that is true. What is also true ...
Views: 2788(1 vote) - 8 Reasons Motivational Speakers Should Ghostwrite Their Books - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Olga Vladi(New York , NY )—All successful public speakers know that when it comes to creating a unique brand for themselves, it’s not just about what they say—it’s also about what they sell. “A professionally ghostwritten book is an excellent promotional vehicle for for motivational speakers, public ...
Views: 2786 - Free Job Portals shake Legal Recruitment Sector UK - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Arsam CheemaLegal Recruitment sector has gone through a series of changes in terms of technology, laws and regulation, competition and urge to find new way to attract potential candidates. It is much harder to find a job as before with overall job enrollment decreases in the United Kingdom. Many legal ...
Views: 2786 - UPSC Civil Service Exams Vs State Public Service Commission Exams - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2012 from Radhika SinhaMany candidates are noted to find differences between the UPSC and UPPSC exams before applying for different civil services but few candidates realize there are few differences. Mainly candidates that are searching for an easily way of securing civil services are noted to be searching for the ...
Views: 2785 - NEGOTIATING WITH SKILL AND EASE - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2010 from Ann VaninoIf you want to be a leader and to succeed in your workplace, knowing how to negotiate effectively is a must. Attaining good negotiation skills will help you in all areas of your life. NEGOTIATING PRINCIPLES Here are four principles I employ for negotiating with skill and ...
Views: 2783(6 votes) - The Power of Dreams - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2011 from P. J. Sikorski CoachDo you have a dream? Everybody does; I have been dreaming to become a nurse. Today I can say: I did it; if I did it, if I reached my goal, you can do it too. Let this article encourage you to change and positively influence your life. You can become a person you want to be and you can achieve ...
Views: 2783(1 vote) - Must I Leave My Company to Advance My Career? - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Jane CranstonToo quickly, and too often the answer given to this question is “yes.” “Of course you have to move to get to the next level, make more money.” “Everyone knows home-growns are paid less.” True? Not necessarily, according to Monika Hamori, professor of Human Resource Management at the IE Business ...
Views: 2781 - 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: 2781(1 vote) - Becoming A Great Leader – 5 Questions Every Manager Should Ask Themselves - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2012 from Jaclyn BaldovinWhat makes a great leader? Sometimes it’s qualities that are learned. Sometimes it’s qualities that are innate. Not every manager can be great leader. Business Management Daily shares five important things every manager who aspires to be a corporate leader should ask themselves. True ...
Views: 2779 - The balance between independence and interdependence - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2013 from Liz UramOne reason many people go into business for themselves is that they have a strong independent streak and want to do things their way (or, is that just me?). However, that drive for independence can also be a detriment. One of the downfalls of being a solo entrepreneur can be not having other ...
Views: 2776 - Seven Behaviors for Creating the Life You Want - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2006 from Ron FinklesteinSeven Behaviors for Creating the Life You Want Ronald Finklestein The key to success lies in how well you create an “attitude of success.” My studies have shown that combined with the correct attitude, there are seven behaviors that all successful people exhibit. Selfishness When I talk ...
Views: 2774 - Career Development: Networking for the Socially Inept, Introverted and Reluctant - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Dorothy Tannahill-MoranYou know our type. We’re the kind of people who for whatever reason don’t really know how to start up a conversation. We’d rather hide under the table than start chatting with an unknown person or stay at home watching reruns than go to a party. We’re your awkward cousin or the kid that sat ...
Views: 2764 - Part time jobs helpful for both employees and employers - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2012 from Abbey HaileyPart time jobs offer great facilities to both the employers and employees and this also help them to get the benefits through it. People from different sector take up these jobs so as to ensure that they gain good amount of money and experience. Jobs are the requirement of modern generation, ...
Views: 2763(1 vote) - Personality - Presence - Magnetism - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2012 from Rick GettlePersonality – Presence - Magnetism (Book Excerpt From: Succes Academy "Successercising - Successful Living Course Series - Course #2 “Building Your Personality, Presence, Magnetism, And Relationship Skills”) Listed #1 Out Of 11,000,000 On Google Under “Personality – Presence - ...
Views: 2761 - ***Voice Training Can Change Your Life - Both Professionally and Personally - by Submitted on May 12, 2014 from Nancy DanielsIf you are like most people, you probably don't like hearing yourself on your voicemail or answering machine. Did you know, however, that what you hear on any type of recording equipment is exactly how everyone else recognizes you? Your inner ear, the means by which you hear your own voice ...
Views: 2753(2 votes) - Got Gaps? Three Tips for Handling Employment History Problems - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2009 from Alesia BenedictThe department staff gathers around to celebrate a milestone for a staff member. It is retirement day for Joe Smith who has been with the company for thirty years. Management is there to present a nice gold watch to Joe along with a plaque commemorating his extensive service and loyalty to the ...
Views: 2753(4 votes) - ***Working with People You Like: A Key Factor in Job Satisfaction - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2009 from John AOVLiking the people you work with offers personal as well as professional advantages. Camaraderie among coworkers has been shown to increase productivity, job satisfaction, and even life satisfaction. It's a safe bet that most people consider employee compatibility to be an essential requirement ...
Views: 2749 - Make Money Online - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2009 from Steve TothYou can make money online. Create incredible value and the money will come. Real Coaching Radio Network is launching a new product to assist coaches, professionals and small business owners: “How to Successfully Launch a New Radio Show, or Any Other Product or Service.” Through the never-fail ...
Views: 2749(5 votes) - ***If 37% of the Image You Project is the Sound of Your Voice -- Uh-Oh! - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Nancy DanielsBefore the invention of equipment that could capture the sound of the speaking voice, people really had no way of telling how their voice sounded to others. When I first heard my voice, back in the '70's, I was horrified. What I could not understand was why my friends' voices on the tape sounded ...
Views: 2747(10 votes) - ***Speaking Too Softly Does Not Speak Well of You - by Submitted on May 12, 2014 from Nancy DanielsRecently I held a 2-Day Voice & Presentation Skills Workshop in which one of the attendees, named Mohammad, was quite soft-spoken. He came to the seminar not just to work on his presentation skills, but more specifically to learn how to speak in a normal volume of sound. Notice I said ...
Views: 2745 - SQL Server Recovery Tool Full Version: For Full Recovery - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Kayla MathewMany options can be executed to recover and repair SQL server database, but the most effective way is to employ third party SQL server recovery software. User find it difficult to choose which one is the optional and secure tool to employ so that it will deal reliably with the database that ...
Views: 2737 - Electrical Engineering Today - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Bob HartzellOver the past ten or fifteen years a distinct division has fallen into place between the profession of electrical engineer and that of an electronic engineer. Professionals who are electrical engineers generally are involved with the macro side of electrical transmission and use: they are ...
Views: 2720 - Intuition: The Secret to Your Career Success - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Michelle CastoFor far too long, we moderns have relied on our analytical/logical brain to make important life decisions. It is my belief that our imaginative/creative brain holds the key to better, smarter and more soulful decisions. This is because the right side of the brain, which loves creativity---taps ...
Views: 2718(1 vote) - You May Be Capable, But Are You Confident? - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Lori Anne ChanceJust about every woman I know is perfectly capable. She’s great at managing her household, being a stable and reliable employee, taking care of her kids, multi-tasking, cooking up a great meal – doing just about anything that needs and has to be done. Why is it, then, that so many women lack ...
Views: 2717(1 vote) - Oil Job Guide Review - Simplest Guide to Know About Oilfield Job Description - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from michael reviewDescription Oil field are large, complex organisms that need a lot of workers and a great deal of specialized skills. However, additionally they require an equally large amount of entry-level or unskilled workers to do the basic deal with the area. What this means is that essentially ...
Views: 2714 - To Answer or Not Answer "The Question?" - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from John AgnoPersonal and business success starts with the question, "What should I do with my life?" People don't succeed by moving from one 'hot' industry to another, being a copy cat of some hero leader or following a certain career-guiding formula. They succeed by unleashing a productive, creative and ...
Views: 2712(1 vote) - The Maritime Educational System in Romania - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2013 from Narcis BacaintanThe maritime industry is one of the most challenging and complex of all the economical sectors. It certainly is the main world wide “engine” joining just about all industries. The modern day maritime transportation is key factor of economic growth of each country, delivering shipping services ...
Views: 2711 - Secrets of success in GAMSAT - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2012 from Shaswata GhoshThere are always some key factors that make a person successful in a particular field. Nothing is impossible for those who work hard and have ability to do the things in right way. So there are certain conceptions about preparing for GAMSAT. Most of the people think that preparation as well as ...
Views: 2703 - Is It Worth To Study Hotel Management, Journalism and Fashion Designing Courses In Bangalore? - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from Ryan JessicaLacks of students face the problem each year concerning the courses of Fashion Designing, Journalism, and Hotel Management Courses along with many other courses in Bangalore. They have to answer many questions concerning their courses, and institutes that they shall take after they complete ...
Views: 2698 - Updated Tips For Successful Midlife Career Change - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from marilyn katzMake a Strong Midlife Career Change When I was younger, I figured I would be doing the same type of work at 55 that I did at 25. Though some of the skills I developed as a young adult have transferred, I have changed fields a handful of times. Today, many older workers are facing career ...
Views: 2696(1 vote) - World Market - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2009 from Steve TothBe a Radio Show Superstar 11-05-2009 - When moving our service or product to the world market through the internet we can take the easy way or the hard way. Most people who host a radio show try to teach through education, so they become an educator, but education is tough and it takes too long ...
Views: 2691(4 votes) - 9 Qualities for a Successful Career - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2011 from Zuriel SysgenNo matter what our goals in life are, our career will stretch through a series of jobs and experiences that will truly polish our skill and personality. While all of us may have defining moments that will determine our core beliefs around determination, hard work, and persistence, these are all ...
Views: 2690(1 vote) - ***Inspect What You Expect: Your Key to Achieving Outrageous Results - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2011 from Regina BarrYour leadership success is the direct result of your ability to motivate and inspire people to get things done – whether they report to you or not. Most of you understand the importance of empowering your team to make decisions. You’ve probably even gotten comfortable delegating tasks. Now you ...
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