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Recipe for Success in the Free Agent Economy - by Howard Sambol- Ice Cream Flavors at Work - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Barbara WulfIt’s been a long day—started at 7:00 a.m. and finished at 5:30 p.m. My day? Helping human resources at a Fortune 500 company with notifications for the downsizing of production and salaried workers. So, how was your day? Some of us have had a day like this. Maybe you were notified once ...
Views: 1264(3 votes) - The 7 Secrets to Resume Writing and Business Success - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Marsha Petrie SueI was asked on a radio show what are the real secrets to getting a job in this economy. With so many people looking for employment, you must insure that your resume stands out. There are 7 secrets that will insure that you are the star that your future employer plucks out of the sky. Remember ...
Views: 1192(3 votes) - *** Survival Jobs - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from David CouperNeed to pay the bills until you sell that script? Studying for your next career move and need some extra money? Or laid off and still looking but your mortgage is looking to get paid? You need a survival job. In Los Angeles survival jobs are common nature for many people especially those ...
Views: 881(2 votes) - *** Untold Interviewing Tips - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from David CouperBe prepared as many interviewers are neither ready nor skilled at interviewing! One interviewer had someone else's resume when he interviewed me for a job. It took ten minutes to realize he was not talking about me. Sell yourself, don't rely on the recruiter to buy without some help. Some ...
Views: 1106(2 votes) - *** Why a Professional Career Needs a Professional Resume - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from David CouperPart of what I do with some clients is getting them a new resume. Very often the most articulate and polished person has trouble "singing their own praises". One marketing professional, on paper, made herself sound like she was new to the business and not seasoned with twenty years plus ...
Views: 973(2 votes) - ***Advantages to being self employed, or employed - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from David CouperYou want to change jobs, but you are not sure whether you would like working for yourself? Here are my top four reasons to be self employed, and to be employed. Self Employed – Pros 1. Freedom! You work as much as you like, when you like, where you like and dressed in what you ...
Views: 3243(4 votes) - ***After You Finish Your Degree -- Tips for College Graduate Job Hunters - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from David CouperYou’ve finished your degree and now what? Obviously, you want a job… or do you? What are your options? 1. Earn another degree or a professional qualification Pros – gives you a year or two before you need to find a job. That could be a plus in this economy if you choose a degree that ...
Views: 3214(2 votes) - ***Should I Leave my Job? - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from Garrett CoanMost of us have to work for a living. Since we spend so many hours each week at our jobs, it's very important that there is a good fit. If you have been feeling less enthusiastic about your work situation recently, maybe you have even begun to wonder if it is time to move on. Here are seven ...
Views: 1684(2 votes) - Finding a Job You Love - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Hallie CrawfordBy Hallie Crawford Have you truly found a job you love? When you are searching for a job there are many career choices and I find that people struggle with their career decisions because they havent’t learned how to really find a job they love – a job they are passionate about. Here’s ...
Views: 1378(2 votes) - Get Into the Holiday Spirity For a New Job - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2009 from Sheryl DawsonWith unemployment at double digits throughout much of the country and with serious concerns about joblessness weighing on the nation, “job shopping is a holiday priority for many". Even though a layoff or job change can put a real damper on one’s Holiday spirit, now is not the time to slow down ...
Views: 683(2 votes) - Mr. Executive Unemployment is a State of Mind - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Linda CassellHe had had quite a career: senior level management experience in the public and private sector; CEO of a prominent association; General Manager of a large, semi-public agency; and a White House appointment. He never had to look for a position. They came looking for him. Two years ago, while ...
Views: 2133(2 votes) - Powerful beginning of a resume - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Dwain CelistanThe role of a resume is to provide the reader with a reason to call you. Therefore, all elements of the document need to differentiate you from other candidates. The first meaningful element of the resume is the Summary or Objective statement. In this market, the objective statement is far ...
Views: 1180(2 votes) - Screenwriting - 10 Basic Rules - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Gary Goldstein1. Feature film script should be between 95 and 120 pages in length. Never longer. A script over 120 pages needs editing. Never shorter. A script shorter than 90 pages is too short. The perfect length is 100 pages for comedies, 110 for dramas. Cheat your margins if you have to, but better yet ...
Views: 1401(2 votes) - Should Coaching be YOUR Next Career? - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2009 from Cloe BlanchetI recently met a person who was interested in becoming a coach. They asked me if I was a coach. Then they asked me WHY I was a coach. I thought for a moment to ensure I was going to give a clear articulate answer. In this twenty-second moment of thinking, I kept trying to drill down as to the ...
Views: 797(2 votes) - 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: 1561(3 votes) - I Lost My Job and I Liked It! - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThis afternoon I received a call from Peter Gould, the CEO of my company: ‘Lilou, I have bad news.’ He paused for a few seconds. It seemed an eternity. I had felt the tension in the company, and sensed something bad was about to happen, but nothing could have prepared me for his words: ‘Your ...
Views: 689(3 votes) - What if I get it wrong? - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2009 from Michelle BayleyIf you don’t like your current work but have a nagging doubt that making a change could mean moving to something you dislike just as much, what should you do? It’s a familiar question that I hear as a career coach and I know from my own experience of career change that it can lead to “analysis ...
Views: 732(3 votes) - When Interviewing Your 1st Potential Employee, You're Not The Interviewer - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Ken SundheimIt's not you asking the questions, it's your potential employees questioning you. As an entrepreneur, unless you have significant salary to pay the individual, a nice office with even nicer furniture and a reputation in the field, your first employee is always going to have the advantage during ...
Views: 1277(3 votes) - Lifestyle Changes – How to Keep a Positive Attitude with Internet Marketing - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2010 from Vic LahureA powerful concept is the ability to make lifestyle changes through positive thinking. Many people are able to make a difference in their life with a positive mental attitude. These are some of the keys to creating financial freedom through an internet marketing business. It can seem impossible ...
Views: 1010(7 votes) - Passion into Profit - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2010 from Laurel DonnellanWhat if focusing on your passions could create more prosperity than you have now? Many people fear that changing careers or retooling their business will set them back financially. This fear often stops them before they even test the feasibility of their ideas. Changing careers or having your ...
Views: 1528(8 votes) - If you were told you only had a few months to live, how would your kids remember you? - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2010 from Kelly MarquetI know this may spark an issue with a few of you out there, but I continue to see this over and over in my business, Working Moms and lost kids. I strongly feel the American family is broken. We have more kids in trouble at ridiculously early ages. Screaming for attention? Screaming to be heard? ...
Views: 3032(5 votes) - 5 Great Ways to Handle Change - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2010 from Debs de VriesIF you feel, or believe, that your life is in such an impossible state that there is no way you can move forward from it,(without it being ovewhelmingly painful or catastrophic), take heart. It's just these kind of circumstances that often give rise to major growth. But in order to do that, you ...
Views: 2167(7 votes) - *** Current State of Affairs with Recruiters - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from David CouperJust as the market for some jobs have shrunk with outsourcing, cost-cutting and now the R word, so some recruiters are finding themselves squeezed. Internal recruiters may have to find applicants for 40-50 jobs and although external recruiters will be looking for less openings they could be ...
Views: 837(1 vote) - *** Dos and Don'ts of Online Profiles! - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from David Couper1. Don't include anything on Facebook, Myspace etc. that is suspect! You don't want anything that on your profile that wouldn’t want your grandmother or boss reading. Sex, religion and politics are potentially dangerous. And only share if you want to not by accident or default. According to ...
Views: 812(2 votes) - *** Four Tips for Making Working Abroad a Reality - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from David CouperI have lived in Japan and worked in the UK where I grew up as well as Chicago and LA in the US. In between times I have visited another 20 or so countries for fun or work. Every trip I learned something but it was only when I was living in another country did I really start to understand the ...
Views: 1227(1 vote) - *** How Do You Change Jobs? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from David CouperHere are 5 ways to change jobs: 1. Go back to school. The most expensive and longest route. 2. Go back to school but get somebody to pay. E.g. Some local areas will pay you to retrain as a teacher. 3. Work part-time in your new career while working in your old job. 4. ...
Views: 773(1 vote) - *** Inspired Networking - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from David CouperNetworking can be for two reasons. One to gain contacts, information and leads OR two to increase awareness and educate yourself about jobs and the market. And when you are looking to gain awareness and education you want to be inspired. What does that mean? It means that networking with ...
Views: 837(1 vote) - *** Interviews: OK to Extraordinary - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from David CouperTo me an interview is a game. You start off with 100 points and you lose points. The objective is to get 80 or more. You lose five points for wearing an inappropriate tie. You lose 10 points for not being prepared. You lose another five points if you don't have a great example of how you ...
Views: 872(1 vote) - *** Six Reasons Why Job Networking Doesn’t Work! - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 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: 2605(1 vote) - *** Top Companies to Work For - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from David CouperThere are many Top Companies out there but you need to know what makes them top and how that matches your values. DDI a leading HR development company defines a key aspect of interviewing and hiring as Motivational Fit. How will the person fit in with the environment? Will he or she like ...
Views: 817(1 vote) - ***Here are 3 Key Questions to ask your self before going into business. - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Sharon SaylerAs a business coach, these days I’m often asked; “I just got laid-off, should I go into business for myself?” It’s an interesting question because it involves more than being good at what you do. Technical skills do not a business make…I love the analogy a friend that owns a restaurant uses, ...
Views: 2256(1 vote) - ***Job Hunting Tips for Retirees - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from David CouperWe have a weird situation in the workplace nowadays where you can be considered old in some industries once you hit 40. At the same time, we have a growing number of seniors returning to the workforce, rather than retiring, to pay bills or just to keep active. What should you do if you are ...
Views: 1797(1 vote) - 10 Tips for People Who Seek to Work in Their Maturity - by Submitted on May 06, 2009 from Brad Taft“Tips have the effect of tickling the mind but, before reading my tips, remember that it is most important to have the courage to stay the course of change as you peer into the mists of the future. Listen carefully when I tell you that the most human of expectations is that tips will offer an ...
Views: 998(1 vote) - 5 Types of Job Interviews - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2009 from James MalervyThe main goal for a job interview is to find the right match between a potential employee and employer. When going on job interviews, job seekers can anticipate one of two principal techniques of interviewing. The following are job techniques used by hiring managers. One-On-One ...
Views: 1281(2 votes) - Are You Ready For Self-Unemployment? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Andrew HorderSo, the big opportunity you’ve been waiting for is here – they’re talking about redundancies, nice big severance packages to give you some breathing space while you get your new consultancy business established. You’re great at what you do, an expert in your field, and you’re fed up with ...
Views: 948(1 vote) - Avoiding Mistakes with Your 401k When Changing Jobs - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Bill Griffith Jr CFPWhat should you do with your old 401k retirement plan if you change jobs? Uncertainty and inaccurate advice can cause anxiety and catastrophic financial consequences. As you may know, a 401k or other defined contribution plan is an excellent retirement savings vehicle. You can accumulate a ...
Views: 1873(7 votes) - Career Management: What We Can Learn from Oprah’s Next Chapter? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Dorothy Tannahill-MoranAhem, I would like to point out Oprah’s use of the term “Next Chapter”. Notice the similarities between that and Next Chapter: New Life (my coaching business name)? I’ve been seeing that term not only in reference to Oprah’s new TV channel but I’ve seen it on the side of busses around town and ...
Views: 2045(1 vote) - DaddyStress - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2010 from Armin BrottDear Mr. Dad: My son was born four months ago, and things are starting to settle down. But every time I sit down to do some extra work on the computer, I feel guilty about leaving my wife to take care of him since she's with him all day long. I try to help, but I also need to get ahead with ...
Views: 1896(4 votes) - Go and Get It - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2013 from Donald MitchellMany children are shy, which can make them more dependent on their parents. If a shy child wants something, chances are good that the child will ask a parent to get it … even if the item is easily accessible and in plain sight. Since most parents understand the importance of encouraging ...
Views: 1499(1 vote) - Guidelines to Writing a Persuasive Cover Letter - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2009 from Michael LeeSearching for an effective cover letter format? Then look no further. In this article, I’ll reveal some excellent cover letter format guidelines that you can apply immediately in your job hunting pursuits. A winning cover letter generally consist of three parts which amount up to three ...
Views: 1068(1 vote) - How Coaching Changed My Life! - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Cathy ToupinI was sitting with a client yesterday and she asked me an interesting question. She asked; "How did going through the life coaching course help you?" She then went on to comment that she had seen a huge change in me and wondered what had happened to bring about that change. It was a question ...
Views: 1141(2 votes) - How Do I Use Twitter Now? - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2010 from Peggy McKeeTwitter is one of those social media sites that might surprise you. On the surface, it seems frivolous—do you really need to read all those Tweets about the smallest daily details of life? But if you dig a little deeper, you’ll realize just how powerful Twitter can be for your medical sales or ...
Views: 1632(2 votes) - How To Stay Motivated In Your Job Search - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Peggy McKeeIt can be really hard to stay upbeat in a job search, especially if you’ve been out of work for any length of time in this difficult economy. You can stay motivated by setting realistic goals that aren’t activity-based, but are instead performance-based. And what I mean by that are actions ...
Views: 2089(1 vote) - How to Write a Winning Cover Letter and Land Your Dream Job - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2009 from Michael LeeKnowing how to write a winning cover letter takes you a big step further towards your dream job. After all, it is what convinces your potential employer to look into your resume, and try to find out more information, that would help them decide whether to hire you or not. This task may seem ...
Views: 1056(1 vote) - Importance of Job Analysis - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Kapil DevJob analysis helps in analyzing the resources and establishing the strategies to accomplish the business goals and strategic objectives. Effectively developed, employee job descriptions are communication tools that are significant in an organization's success. The main purpose of conducting ...
Views: 9217(2 votes) - Learn Business Online from Top Performers - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2013 from Donald MitchellWhen I was in graduate school, my classmates didn’t always like the way that the courses were taught. After leaving such a class, they often quoted an old maxim: “Those who can, do. Those who can’t, teach.” I didn’t take that saying literally until one day a law professor who was held in the ...
Views: 1433(1 vote) - OZ chill Refrigerants energy efficient and manufactured to the highest standard - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Oz ChillIn Australia uncountable companies those are involve in manufacture the cooling agent, but Oz chill famous all over the country due to its unique quality and different benefit from others. Our company also provides the different type of cooling gases but Propane is famous from all of them. It is ...
Views: 755(1 vote) - Reinvent Yourself: Change is a good thing! - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2013 from Monica CarrChange 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: 828(1 vote) - Staying Motivated at Work - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2013 from Dan ClarkeLet's face it, no matter how much you love your job, it will usually get boring eventually, making you lose your motivation. When you do something every week, every day for weeks or months with very little change, it will wear on you, eventually ruining your enjoyment of it. So what can you ...
Views: 1305(1 vote) - Stress Relieving Games for Girls - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Ronnie AvelinoSometimes when we feel so tired, we had to look for other means of enjoying our self. We tend to make something that we can enjoy. We want forget any problem that makes our mind stress at the whole day working in the office or even in our daily routine at homes. Playing is one of the self ...
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