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Recipe for Success in the Free Agent Economy - by Howard Sambol- What the HR Pros and Headhunters Don’t Tell You About Your Job Search - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2013 from Rand GolletzYou’re looking for a new job. Either you have your eyes on a promotion with your current employer or you’re looking for a new job in a new place. You’ve read the “how to write a killer résumé” books, and you can talk at length about all of your functional responsibilities. It doesn’t ...
Views: 1610(1 vote) - Applying for a Job - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from Eugene Yiga“Success happens not by chance, but because you were given a chance and took advantage of it.” – Kevin Geary Knowing where and how to apply for a job is just as important as whether or not you’re qualified. Campus career centres are the best, even after you graduate. They’ve got connections ...
Views: 1609(2 votes) - When to Make a Career Change - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2010 from Vic LahureThere are many times when you know it is time to make a career change. For instance, if your job is a dead end job it is time to leave. There are better opportunities for you. Make money for yourself and your family so you can all live comfortably. You can do so with online marketing working ...
Views: 1609 - Sales Interviews Are Different – Why? - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Peggy McKeeThe job interview is always, at its core, a sales process, because your ultimate goal is to get the manager (the buyer) to hire and pay you for doing a particular job (buy your product, which is your skills as an employee). Even though that’s true, sales interviews are not like regular job ...
Views: 1607 - What Is LinkedIn? And Why Should I Care? - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Peggy McKeeWith over 40 million members and still growing, LinkedIn is the biggest professional network in the entire world. It connects an individual with numerous contacts. But, there is more to LinkedIn than just connections....after all, recent developments in networking technology should provide more ...
Views: 1606 - Accounting and Finance as a way to start a new career, not just a job - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2017 from Marta KaliDo you love what you do? One of the biggest problem in today’s world is that people don’t like their jobs. They moan about getting up early, going to work and being stuck in the traffic for hours. Is your work not rewarding enough and you get more and more upset every morning about your life? ...
Views: 1605(1 vote) - Four Elements of a Killer Resume - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Dwain CelistanFour steps to a Killer resume! By Dwain Celistan A key tool in the process of securing another opportunity is via a resume. As an executive recruiter, we typically receive hundreds of resumes per week. There are over three million resumes on the larger internet sites. Thus, it is ...
Views: 1605(3 votes) - Our Legacy – A Tool for Personal Development - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2013 from Mariano Jauco“It is well to give when asked, but it is better to give unasked, through understanding” - Kahlil Gibran, 1883-1931, Lebanese Poet and Novelist“ _____ There’s an old saying that goes, “If you don’t know where you’re going, any path will take you there.” The same is true of personal ...
Views: 1602 - Tips on how to improve your resume - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2013 from Peter IzmailovCreating your resume is the first step towards getting that well deserved promotion, or landing the perfect job, and it require some special technique like you would need when doing business writing. Career sites often have very handy templates that are designed to help you along when attempting ...
Views: 1602(1 vote) - 10 Reasons Why People Love Their Jobs - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Marlene HaleyMaking a transition to a new career can be very challenging. Believe me, I know from my career counseling practice that for many executives and professionals who decide to make a career change, it’s often not easy. But when they finally decide that a dead end, toxic or boring job is no longer ...
Views: 1601(1 vote) - 5 Hiring Myths You Want To Know About - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2013 from Marc DeBoerSometimes it can feel as if the hiring process is this vague, ambiguous, mystery of a process. Because of that, the rumor mill has been spinning hard producing hiring myths. I want to talk to you about 5 hiring myths that most people believe, but fortunately, are not true! Hiring myths done ...
Views: 1601 - Would you buy a car from this man? - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2011 from Lyn Prowse-BishopHere's an example situation - one which I know has been happening around and about of late: A carpentry business employs tradesmen carpenters. The boss tells his tradesmen that they would be better off as contractors to the business because they can charge a higher hourly rate than he ...
Views: 1596 - 3 Increasingly Rare Careers and Why You Should Consider Them - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2018 from Brooke ChaplanIf you are trying to decide which direction your professional life should take, it is important to consider your interests as well as career opportunities and income potential. It may seem like many people you know have decided to pursue a career path that is reliant on a college education. For ...
Views: 1593 - How to start a career in real estate at 40 and succeed - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2017 from Cynthia MadisonIf you reached a certain age but you still have a feeling of non-achievement in what concerns your professional career, then you should not wait any longer. Remember that nobody knows your needs better than you so do not allow other people to influence your decision. Once you regain control over ...
Views: 1593 - Are You Bold Enough? - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2013 from Jane CranstonRecently, my assistant, Naomi, shared a TED lecture with me. The speaker told an incredible story of a childhood riddled with extreme poverty, homelessness that was saved by love and encouragement. He spoke of taking bold moves to create an adult life of true abundance, contribution, and ...
Views: 1592 - Are Your Parents Still Influencing Your Career Choices? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2010 from Laurel DonnellanNo matter your age or position, your parents are probably still influencing your career path choices. As a career professional I see the impact of parenting and family work values on career choices for clients whether they are 14 or 64 years of age. The problem with parents being so ...
Views: 1590 - Job Change or Career Change? - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Ted BehrIf you are unhappy with your work situation, you may be wondering, "Should I get a new job or should I change careers entirely?" That is a very important question to answer; going through a midlife career change takes a lot more time and effort than looking for a new job. So you first want to ...
Views: 1587 - Disrupt The Status Quo! Let’s Start A Revolution - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2016 from Rosemary Nonny KnightA few days ago, some lovable soul left my mailing list and community (sob) with a terse note about me being disruptive. And I got to thinking about the word. I liked being called disruptive. Why on earth would I want to not make any waves at all? I am called to be disruptive! To break ...
Views: 1584 - Intuition and Faith - A Powerful Duo - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Hyacinth Gooden-BaileyINTUITION AND FAITH - A POWERFUL DUO By Hyacinth E. Gooden-Bailey Ancient teaching on Healing tell us about seven Chakras (7 circular vortexes of energy – the focal points of our life force) which are vital to our holistic well-being. This teaching relates to Intuition at Chakra no. 6, ...
Views: 1584 - The Train Story - by Submitted on May 27, 2011 from Sandy SeeberActually it is not really a story about trains. Although it tells about them. Do you remember being the first time at a railway station? Well, the first time ever, I mean. That first time when you were still wondering about snakes of wagons arriving and leaving the station. Exactly that first ...
Views: 1584 - 11 Letters That Will Make A Difference - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2014 from Noah St JohnI grew up poor in a wealthy neighborhood and since then I always yearned to be successful. To find out how I could manage it, I understand quite a number of books that talked about how we could be more successful. I conformed to what those books told me, but the results were not like what the ...
Views: 1582(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: She doesn't believe that I'm trying to find a job. - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2013 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: My wife she wil get angry very easily. Even for simple things she gets very angry. She always tells me to leave her and she wants to live her family especially with her mother. She tells me she doesn't want to live and mostly she hurts her self. The biggest problem is ...
Views: 1581(1 vote) - How to put video resume in your resume website? - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2011 from james clarkThe concept of video resumes was developed in early 90s and later it became widely popular due to its innovative idea of explaining your job relevant details through a video to the employer. There are many resume website providing such video resume writing tips and online assistance for ...
Views: 1579(1 vote) - 11 Tips to an Organized Job Search - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Lisa MontanaroSo, you are searching for a new job? Perhaps you are making a voluntary career transition. Maybe you have been laid off, or worse, fired. Regardless of the reason for your career move, one fact remains true: if you are conducting a job search, it is vital that you take an organized approach. ...
Views: 1577 - Facing the Fear Factor - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Theresa BehennaDo you know what Billy Joel, Henry Ford and Lance Armstrong have in common? They never gave up. They failed their way to success with passion and persistence. One look at history reveals this is the single most common thread of all successful people - they faced their fear and did it anyway. ...
Views: 1577(3 votes) - Unemployed and Looking For Work? Make Stress Your Friend! - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Dr. Michele BrennanUnless 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: 1576(1 vote) - ***How to Fail at Networking - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2010 from David Couper1. Not doing your research. - Make sure you know who will help you and why. Understand your business and how it works. Research which are the companies that you want to work with and which are the ones that you don't. If you don’t you run the risk of blowing the job. - I called someone ...
Views: 1575(4 votes) - how do You recognize an invention? - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2020 from Shehbaz MalikWhether it is a groundbreaking new product or a smart adaptation in your production process, you are probably more likely to make patentable inventions than you think. A well-protected invention can be of great value to your company. Yet many inventors miss this opportunity because they are not ...
Views: 1575 - What Is A Career Coach? - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Leslie AttwoollMost of us have an idea of what a coach does. If you have ever watched or played sports, you will likely see a coach guiding players to victory from the sidelines. Coaches are an integral part of a successful team. Career coaches also help their clients to victory by helping them identify and ...
Views: 1574 - What's the Greatest Barrier to a Successful Job Search? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Peggy McKeeWhat’s keeping you from getting the job? It could be the same thing that trips up others: you don’t understand (yet) that the job search is a sales process. It doesn’t matter what career you are involved in: to get the job, you have to sell yourself to the hiring manager. That means ...
Views: 1574 - There are no secrets to success - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2012 from Helen RobertsThe 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: 1572(1 vote) - Cool off to avoid the line of fire - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Cathy GoodwinHave you ever had a bad day, when everything went wrong from the moment the alarm didn't go off, your ten-minute commute grew to thirty minutes due to a freak accident, you couldn't find the notes you needed for a meeting? On those days you are also likely to collect traffic tickets, insults ...
Views: 1569(1 vote) - ***Use the NFL draft to guide you to get your best job - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2014 from Bill Dueeaseby learning the 7 key factors NFL teams (and hiring managers) use to select players The NFL draft is coming up soon and many people like to follow the choices made by their teams, and even play the roles of personnel executives and create their own mock drafts. The factors that NFL ...
Views: 1567 - How to Get Started on a Meaningful Career Change - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2013 from George DutchI have been helping others through career transitions for almost 20 years. Like you, they sought stability and comfort. But the simple fact is that any transition involves discomfort, uncertainty, and risk before you can get to the other side in a new career, in a new life, where you can once ...
Views: 1567 - How Life At Work Book Led Me to Career Success - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Andre MilteerLife At Work isn't a how-to bible...nor is it a recipe for a magic blue pill to make our work life fulfilling. Rather, the book provides insight. Reminiscent of its title, Life At Work, the book reflects upon our association and relationship with our jobs, careers, and work. All in all, we ...
Views: 1565 - Transition Means Change: Don't Let FEAR Keep You Transfixed - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Lianda LudwigDo you secretly hate your work? Are you in a job where you are unfulfilled, or even worse? Are you working your precious time and life away wondering: Is this all there is? Are you in a position where you are making good, or a lot of money, but you realize that the money doesn’t bring you ...
Views: 1563 - Resume Template = Generic Resume/Generic Candidate - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2015 from Maria HebdaAnyone expecting to see great results from using a generic resume for their job search is setting themselves up for a big disappointment. Employers, recruiters, hiring managers, and HR personnel are not seeking "general" candidates to come in for interviews, they are looking for candidates ...
Views: 1561 - 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: 1560(1 vote) - Lessons Learned from Unemployment by Steve Matter - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2013 from Steve MatterLike millions of other Americans, I found myself a victim of a layoff during this Great Recession. It was the first time I was unemployed in a career spanning 36 years. There is a famous line from the Godfather movie, “It’s not personal, it’s strictly business.” Eliminating a job may be ...
Views: 1559 - It's Not Personal - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from M.J. RyanWhat’s happening right now is not because you’re bad or wrong or incompetent. It’s because the world is transforming at breakneck speed and each and every one of us must adapt to those changes as quickly and efficiently as possible. No one’s exempt.Age doesn’t get you off the hook. Nor does how ...
Views: 1558(3 votes) - Looking for Your Next Career Move? Begin within! - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Susan BernsteinHave you ever wondered how many different jobs exist? Really, we must have millions of different kinds of work to be done, problems to be solved, issues to be tackled, products to be created, services to be offered. Some types of work probably lack a convenient or title, and more and more ...
Views: 1558(2 votes) - Do you know your inspirational calling? - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Denise JonesWe have all heard of "The Road Not Taken" Robert Frost Which Road are you on? I encourage you to think about it as you ponder though the pages of your life. Have you been running with the pack or doing what your heart tells you? These days it seems we always want to please others and not ...
Views: 1555(5 votes) - Qualitative Dissertation Outline – An Immediate Insight Into Your Topic Of Argument - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2011 from Donna SantosHave you wasted hours and hours of searching for the standard qualitative dissertation outline but still have not got the right one? Are you searching for an outline that is easy to understand? Search no more! Qualitative dissertation outline: A Qualitative dissertation outline ...
Views: 1555 - Over 40? Out of Work? Make This the Best Time of Your Life! - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2009 from Craig NathansonTake a new approach Right now millions of Americans are either out of work, recently laid off, or afraid of being laid off. There are millions more, who simply work at jobs, which provide no meaning. They work only in order to get a paycheck. Stop feeling sorry for yourself Society ...
Views: 1554(1 vote) - Independence from Burnout - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Dr. Jane SimingtonBURNOUT can be described as an erosion of the soul, a feeling that regardless of what a person does, they cannot make a difference in their workplace. Burnout is often accompanied by feelings of hopelessness, a loss of motivation, and a sense of mismatch between what is being required and what ...
Views: 1552(2 votes) - Medical Assistant as a Career Alternative - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2013 from Antony GrenwhichPeople struggle to get a job they want to have. Sometimes, they can not succeed in an interview. Sometimes, circumstances beyond their control prevent them from reaching their career goals. And often they simply do everything to succeed and still fail to get a job at the end. Job of a ...
Views: 1550 - Stay Positive During Your Job Search Part I - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from William ArrudaDeep Recession. Financial Industry Collapse. Taxpayer-financed Bailout. Consumer Spending Down. Nine Months of Job Losses. Worst Financial Outlook since the Great Depression. Even the most positive among us might feel deflated by the current newspaper headlines. With all the talk about the ...
Views: 1550 - 3 Tips on Resumes to Avoid Appearing Overqualified - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Don GoodmanEven when you have the education and professional background to qualify for the job, don’t count on it as a sure win that you will be asked to come in for an interview. In fact, your qualifications may hinder your chances. It’s very common in today’s market for employers to dismiss a job ...
Views: 1548(2 votes) - Medical Billing and Coding Careers - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Bob HartzellMedical billing and coding can be two separate job functions, but increasingly the medical codes used for insurance companies are used for patient’s medical records as well. In many offices, the billing and coding function contributes diagnostic and treatment information to the patient’s file; ...
Views: 1547(1 vote) - ***Senior Back to Work Advice – Going back to work after retirement - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesYou retired, but now you find that you don’t know what to do with yourself or you simply can’t take the financial impact that you have to endure. Many seniors go back to work for many reasons. They may feel lonely and wish to make new friends or they just can’t stand not working. The good news, ...
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