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Interested in getting into a high-growth profession? Paralegal jobs are forecasted to grow by as much as 22 percent through 2016. However, the best paralegal jobs are still highly competitive, as is the case in most professions these days. So how do you know if you have what it takes to ... Views: 2241
When I was in college, I knew a guy - we'll call him Robert - who was obsessed with the Denver Broncos. That's all Robert ever talked about. Now, perhaps I think Robert was obsessed because I don't really follow sports, and perhaps he wasn't any more obsessed than any other Bronco ... Views: 1202
Most software programmers, photographers, game developers, and artists use licensing as a means of generating additional income from their hard work. Because the expenses associated with these pursuits often leave technical and creative professionals without a lot of revenue, licensing is ... Views: 680
The incessant “it’s the worse economy since the Great Depression… nobody’s hiring” drumbeat is unnerving. It’s also painfully inaccurate, but we’re in danger of doomsayer’s words becoming self-fulfilling prophecy.
The fear they’ve created is palpable. Even the rich are cutting back on ... Views: 1093
"Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek." -Barack Obama
Wow…what a great quote from our president! He is one of many influential people that have used change to move mountains and make a ... Views: 750
As Christmas quickly approaches again – it might be worth thinking about some balance.You have the initiative to reinvent your lifestyle outside the 9 to 5 box. Focus on escaping the cubicle mindset. Imagine saving time on travel, For some people, this can represent up to 2-3 hours a day ... Views: 893
Many job seekers have similar problems that hinder their job search and push back their career progress.
Funny enough, the main deterrent that prevents people from achieving the results they desire from their job search is self-fulfilling: Paranoia that they will not get a job coupled with a ... Views: 937
Shift happens to all of us. It occurs with the change of the seasons, when children are born, when love enters our lives, when new friendships are forged…you know where I’m going. I recently read about a couple of shifts that can give all career professionals, in or likely to enter into a ... Views: 1161
The following article by Siobhan Sims was published
in The Kilkenny People 15 February 2008.
I OFTEN have people ask me should they stay in their jobs for money or should they follow their heart and possibly take a job which may leave them happy but broke. I always tell these people to go ... Views: 1206
If you spend any time at all reading opinions on job search and hiring, you'll often see "never send a picture along with your resume" treated as a hard and fast rule.
Among the many resumes my firm receives, occasionally some are paired with pictures. We've seen everything from ... Views: 1217
If you spend any time at all reading opinions on job search and hiring, you'll often see "never send a picture along with your resume" treated as a hard and fast rule.
Among the many resumes my firm receives, occasionally some are paired with pictures. We've seen everything from ... Views: 4356
Do you feel like you're sending your resume down endless black holes? Not getting interviews? They might be getting hung up in HR-which means you need to go to the source: the hiring manager.
Contacting the hiring manager directly sets you apart as a go-getter. It's a concrete demonstration ... Views: 2355
I hear it all the time from my coaching clients, “I want to get to the next level and in order to do that, I have to take on a leadership role.”
“Really? And do you want to be a leader?”
“I don’t know, seems like I have to if I want to get ahead.”
This is a treacherous and potentially ... Views: 1194
March 31, 2009
By JD Messinger
Six months ago a muscular thug by the name of Ike comes barreling into Houston, Texas, bringing two cohorts in tow, wind and water. With complete disregard to universally accepted principles of accountability and responsibility, Ike and the gang fiddle with ... Views: 1356
As a retained executive recruiter, I read many resumes and speak to talented executives daily. One of their key challenges is to determine how they use their many talents and interests in the future career pursuits. While there is a desire to be broad and keep “all options open”, the better ... Views: 1045
The surgical technician or surgical technologist is an indispensable, though junior member of a medical operating team. They put in their working hours either in the operating room or in an adjacent area prepping patients. They perform a variety of roles during the course of a day in the ... Views: 1053
Social media, marketing, and PR jobs at good companies that promise solid upward growth potential are few and far between. In order to position yourself as strongly as possible, your best bet it to tailor your resume so that the hiring managers find you, not exclusively the other way ... Views: 2107
It seems to me if we are working 8+ hours each day, that work should add meaning to our lives and thus make us feel fulfilled, satisfied and happy. Leaders lead first by example (find meaning in their own work) and then by inspiring others to find meaning in their own work. What are the ... Views: 1625
Career experts say that people will change careers (not jobs) 5-7 times in a lifetime. This being true, career management is an important life skill to develop and cultivate. There are six stages of modern career development: Assessment, Investigation, Preparation, Commitment, Retention, and ... Views: 3165
What are the best jobs in a recession? That depends on what you goals are. Mostly they are the same jobs as at any other time. If you are working to make the most money you can, they are high-paying jobs. If you are working to train yourself for a future business, they are the jobs that ... Views: 1031
For those restaurant managers out there who are not establishing a business network on LinkedIn yet, read on.
Many restaurant managers have discovered the efficacy using the site to develop business connections, as evidenced by the number of “Invitations to Connect” I receive almost daily. ... Views: 926
Don’t get me wrong…there are many questions you must ask the interviewer in order to land the job. Asking questions in the interview demonstrates your intelligence, drive, enthusiasm, and preparation. It turns the interview into a conversation between professionals, putting you in a better ... Views: 1681
Let’s face it: There are never enough hours in the day to get everything done – especially when you’re running a business. So, focusing on a topic like personal branding may end up at the bottom of your “To Do List.” Just how important is personal branding to the success of your overall business ... Views: 1797
Meet Kyle
Kyle is 42 years old, married with two small children 12 and 10. Kyle has worked the last 16 years in the financial services industry. Through hard work and long hours he is now a director at his firm making $125,000 a year. He leaves his house daily at 6:15 a.m. to get to his ... Views: 1162
An expected uptick in hiring for 2010 will likely spur additional competition in an already tight job market. Many job seekers mistakenly search only the largest, most recognized job boards in search of open positions. Contrary to widespread belief this strategy is not as effective as one might ... Views: 1222
Most people are good at being unhappy at work
There are so many people who are already unhappy at their work. So probably I don't need to teach them since they are already so good at this. But for those who want to change bad habits a reminder sometimes is a good idea.
1 Work for JUST the ... Views: 2073
CFO services too much useful for the business management, never any business make a progress without business management services. In all over the city many companies also provide the business management service but our company Rogue CFO not just provides the business management services but ... Views: 802
There are certain sets of drivers that lead people to venture into their own business. Unfortunately, a certain set of these drivers repeatedly ends in failure. I think that many people have a skewed view of entrepreneurship and the dedication, sacrifice, creativity and stress involved ... Views: 1048
The Writer's Magic Wand
If anybody should ask, which profession comes closest to having the power of the Creator, almost every one would cite his own:
The priest would say he preaches, so he has the spirit.
The engineer would say he builds, so he likewise creates.
The lawyer would say he ... Views: 1158
The true formula to success, personal or professional, is seldom disclosed. Why? Is it because no-one really wants to acknowledge that there is no quick-fix to success, overnight success, or Success for Dummies guide.
World renowned golf player Gary Player is known for saying: “The more I ... Views: 1465
"Thinking of changing careers?"
I see clients all the time who are unhappy at work and wish to pursue other avenues. However, they don't know how to get from where they currently are to where they want to go. They can clarify for me bits and pieces of what they would love to do, but then they ... Views: 1040
While there are an abundance of resume mistakes that job seekers make when working with headhunters, there are a few that stand out. These include the following 3:
1. Thinking Outside of the Box When Applying to Corporate - The more corporate a company is, the less any job seeker wants to ... Views: 1215
In her new book, Own Your Life, 7 Essential Steps to Independence, author, speaker and lawyer Suzanne B. Quinn guides the reader through the seven essential steps to personal and financial security and independence. This article is an excerpt from her book, comprising one of the seven ... Views: 1022
If you’ve ever been told a college degree is needed to have a high paying career, consider that over 25 percent of all college graduates work in jobs where no degree is needed.
Statistics from the US Bureau of Labor show that 8 of the top 10 fastest growing careers don’t need any sort of ... Views: 1348
When the economy is in bad shape, the job market is usually worse. Those with jobs are trying to stay employed and people without jobs are desperately trying to find a new job, both can be extremely stressful.
If you put in the time and effort into finding a new job you will be rewarded no ... Views: 697
Unless you've been under a rock for the past few years, you are aware of the economic problems that the U.S. has been facing. Although we are not the only country coping with this hardship, it doesn't make things easier. The majority of the population has learned to tighten their belts. Families ... Views: 1440
The “knowledge age” and the new workplace demands the following; creative skills, critical thinking and problem solving skills, strong interpersonal skills, computer skills, and the ability to quickly react and adapt to change. These skills have not been embedded in our current education ... Views: 881
Neurology jobs deal primarily with the functions of the brain and everything that goes along with that. But at the heart of the desire to work in the neurology field is the longing for a career where you can provide a service to those who are most in need of a medical professional. In many ... Views: 977
There are various kinds of cover letters but you only need to use same guidelines in writing each article. The base of your cover letter will depend on how you put into writing your purpose, your motivation, your exuberance, your experience and your skills. Technically, it should present your ... Views: 708
Before an applicant can be considered for a job interview, the individual must first submit a cover letter and resume to the prospective company. Writing a cover letter and a resume is a critical life long skill that must be developed over time.
Cover Letter
A cover letter is the first ... Views: 670
If you are not happy with your life right now, it’s because you have conformed. Conformity is when you align your attitudes, beliefs and behaviors with those around you. Trying to fit in may be killing you - and your dreams.
By spending all your time trying to fit in and please people, it's ... Views: 1017
There was an interesting blog post recently by a resume guru noting the frustration job seekers experience when faced with conflicting advice from resume experts. That frustration is easy to relate to because even we professionals don't always agree on what's correct.
Every advice giver ... Views: 1351
For every professional paid agony aunt that is doing this as a job or career there are many more who would like to, some of whom would be suitable and very good at it, given half a chance.
The reason there are less people working in this field is because there are not many opportunities and ... Views: 1562
One of the hardest decisions you will probably encounter during your professional career is either a change in position or a change in occupation. Many people think the safe decision is to stay in your current job or line of work, which is the place where you know what to expect and where you ... Views: 624
When I was at college I had a seasonal job working for the post office during the holidays. Christmas and Hanukah meant that there was lots of extra work needing to be done. Even in a recession it’s still the season to be merry and that means extra work for someone whether you’re a driver or a ... Views: 1329
If you have been out of the classroom for a while and are thinking of going back to study, you would be regarded as a mature age student. Fantastic - I'm thrilled that you are considering going on to learn more and improve your current situation.
You are never too old to start learning again ... Views: 2013
1. Go back to school. The most expensive and longest route. Although getting an MBA may help you get a higher paid job, the tens of thousands of dollars it will cost you must be paid back before you start reaping the benefit from your new education.
2. Go back to school but get somebody else ... Views: 1473
Let's face it, if you're like most consultants you are a one-man-band operating on a shoe string budget. You don't have thousands of dollars to spend on marketing and advertisements. At the same time, the market looks a bit gloomy and you need to keep finding new clients.
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