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Recipe for Success in the Free Agent Economy - by Howard Sambol- 4 Ways to Start Fresh at 40 - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2017 from Rebecca HarperSome people say that life starts at 40, and we’d be inclined to agree. At 40, you’ve got stuff figured out. You’re not struggling with your first job or navigating dating with youthful naivety. You probably have a career, know what you want in life and you know how to have fun. While there are ...
Views: 1490 - Capable of Disruptive Ideas? - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2012 from Jane CranstonThe other night I was watching an interview of two major players at Google Ventures. Google Ventures is the in-house “radical” venture group of the organization, the people who hunt for new ideas and people with ideas, and then invests time and skills with them with the hope of finding the next ...
Views: 1490(2 votes) - Best Paying Careers for Women: 3 High-Paying Careers Worth Looking Into - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Michael LeeIf you want to discover the best paying careers for women, then this article could give you the vital information you need. This is no longer a man’s world. These days, more and more women are actually earning higher salaries than their male counterparts. If you feel like you’re not exactly ...
Views: 1489 - How To Discuss The Salary Question In An Interview - by Submitted on May 20, 2013 from Marc DeBoerIt's guaranteed to happen to all of us at some point in our interviews; we get asked about our salary expectations and if you were not coached on how to answer the question, you can immediately disqualify yourself. The salary question can be very tricky because you don't want to say something ...
Views: 1486 - Peter Fogel's "How to Make the Leap from the Corporate World into Your Own!" - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2010 from Peter FogelStriking out on our own can be liberating and a bit scary. I don't know of anyone who has taken a real jump and regretted it, but I haven't talked to everyone who has either. I have talked to several who wound up going back to the corporate cubicles, licking a few wounds, but they still didn't ...
Views: 1484(5 votes) - *** Career Coaching is a "Two-Way Street" - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2014 from Ford MyersPeople who are seriously considering engaging the services of a Career Coach usually ask many questions about what the advisor "will do or should do" in order to make the coaching relationship work for the client. This is certainly reasonable and understandable. However, there are also several ...
Views: 1483 - The importance of joyful work in the second half of life! - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from Craig NathansonThe importance of joyful work Sadly, most people did not learn at school about the importance of enjoying their work, unless a person was fortunate to have had a parent who taught how important it is. Most commonly, the notion of work to most people is the necessity for providing an income ...
Views: 1482 - Learn How to Write Dissertation Methodology chapter in 9 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2012 from Donna SantosIf every student is provided a mini guide of thesis writing, its constitution would become very easier, right? Following is a miniature guide for writing the methodology chapter of thesis. In a separate chapter of your thesis you will write in detail about your topic, and how you are ...
Views: 1481 - What do you want the money for? - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2016 from Rosemary Nonny KnightSo, honey, tell me… What do you want the money for? Because that reason is the thing that will empower or disempower you to receive it. Money alone is lifeless. It represents certain things to you and if it represents security and certainty then the chances are that you will never get ...
Views: 1480 - How Do You Find Meaningful Work? - 10 Questions to Ask Yourself To Get A Good Fit - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Alvah ParkerWhen looking for a job, most people focus on the responsibilities of the job to find a good fit. While getting hired to do a job that is interesting and well suited to your background is important, there are three other pieces of the equation that should not be overlooked - your fellow workers, ...
Views: 1479(4 votes) - A New Way of Working - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2010 from Alvah ParkerWhen I got my job with AT&T in 1982 my father told me I was set for life. His generation really admired Ma Bell as AT&T was called. Having lived through the Depression job security was very important to my father. I was pleased my father was happy for me but I wasn't quite sure I wanted a "life ...
Views: 1478(4 votes) - Solutions Guide to Career & Life Change - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from Steve PrestonResearch shows that 1 in 2 people are in the wrong job and 2 out of 3 are unfulfilled in their jobs! This startling statistic was reconfirmed yet again by a recent Norwich Union survey. If this sounds like you, then now is the time to start getting your house in order, as life is too short! The ...
Views: 1478 - 5 Key Rules for Career Changers - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Don GoodmanWe see recent graduates testing the water frequently. They graduate with a specific degree and career path in mind – to be a journalist, to be a white-collar crime analyst, to be a genetics researcher, etc. They land an entry-level position and soon realize it’s not the career they ...
Views: 1475 - 7 Points Which Students Must Remember For Coming with Successful Dissertation Titles - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2011 from Rose TylerSelection of a good dissertation title is crucial for students since it takes months long activities of students to come up with a title for their dissertation. Students have to consume more time for choosing an appropriate title for their dissertation than the time they may take for writing ...
Views: 1475 - Negotiating: Twenty-One Rules of the Game - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2012 from Ford MyersYour negotiating ability is a strength and an asset to your prospective employer. By doing it effectively right from the start, you are proving that when you're on the other side of the desk, you will negotiate on behalf of the company to make the best deals, get the best prices, and generate ...
Views: 1475 - US Border Patrol Agent Job Duties - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2010 from David MillersEvery day, countless undocumented immigrants and illicit goods make their way across the borders of the United States, and the federal government relies upon border patrol agents to do everything in their power to limit the number of aliens that make it into the country. While the vast majority ...
Views: 1475 - Leader, get out of your own way! Will ya? - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2016 from Rosemary Nonny KnightI get tired of knee jerk responses from people who are not willing to question their beliefs. Beliefs that have been passed down to them by other people who were not willing to question their beliefs. And so, these unfounded beliefs keep going from person to person, generation to ...
Views: 1474 - The Generation of 700 Euro and its Possibilities - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from Joanna VaiouWhen we were students we were looking forward to grow up, finish high school and then go to college. Joining college was a MUST. Having no experience of the employment market I remember myself impatiently waiting to join the famous generation of graduates that start their lives by being rewarded ...
Views: 1474(2 votes) - How To Find A Career Path That Fits - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2010 from Adrian KlaphaakYou have a path that fits. Everyone does. A path that fits is the direction in your life and career that aligns your innate strengths, values, and purpose to create a positive difference in the world. You also have a unique way of living and being on your path that maximizes your potential ...
Views: 1473(5 votes) - I Can’t Decide - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2009 from Stephen MartileI knew I wanted to quit my job for over a year, but I did nothing about it. Why? Because I was afraid, I was scared what might happen if my business was a failure. The fear of failure kept me paralyzed for over a year. I Can’t Decide The words, “I can’t” are the most paralyzing in the ...
Views: 1470 - Job Search is Like Dating - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2013 from Jane CranstonI’ve helped people advance their careers, switch jobs, and change employers most of my work life. It is over a year since my husband passed away and recently I’ve decided to test the dating waters. Within weeks of navigating the dating scene it occurred to me that looking for a date and ...
Views: 1470 - The Misery Index – Inflation Articles - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from David BarthInflation articles have been written over time and I believe that those concerning the misery index are the most telling. Our present inflation is the highest in 28 years according to a report by CNBC. We can get a read on how people are affected by the economic climate by measuring the misery ...
Views: 1467 - When it comes to career change, it’s the pattern, stupid! - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from George DutchI`m an idiographer. You might think I`m an idiot for saying so but idiography is actually the study of individual cases or events. And that’s what I do as a career professional. It is a proven, scientifically valid method for career assessment. I demonstrated this method in some detail ...
Views: 1467 - 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: 1466(2 votes) - Peter Fogel's "How to Rid Yourself of a Little Flaw That’s Holding You Back from Attaining Career Success!!” - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Peter FogelWhen transitioning from my former career as a stand-up comic into my new one as “The Reinvention Guy,” I realized that one of the things that had been holding me back from accomplishing my goals was the desperation of wanting success too badly. I swore that once I transformed myself, I would ...
Views: 1465(2 votes) - Summer is over and time for a vocation! - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2010 from Craig NathansonOver 40? Vocation starts now! Well, the summer is finally over, and kids are ready to go back to school. For adults, especially those over 40, this time associates with extra anxiety. Perhaps, you have spent the summer avoiding the most important question you must answer. That’s it. It is ...
Views: 1464 - Hate your Job? Is it worth it? Questions for Reflection - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from Jessica RhodesYour job has an enormous effect on your entire life. That is why Occupational Wellness is one of the Seven Aspects of Wellness. If you don’t do what you love and love what you do, living a full and joyous life is going to be difficult. You spend a huge proportion of your time working. That means ...
Views: 1463 - My coffee break experience - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from rikvin offshoreI really love drinking coffee, and probably coffee is part of my daily life routine. Coffee in the morning and coffee during office breaks. Though it’s usual for my officemates to go to Starbucks and have their coffee break there although I usually prefer to just stay behind our office and just ...
Views: 1462(1 vote) - BELIEVE AND REACH YOUR GOALS "Touch It Mentally" part 1 - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2015 from Patricia Ross# http://www.selfgrowth.com/ BY TEEN VOICE BELIEVE AND REACH YOUR GOALS part 1 "Touch It Mentally" SHOP ONLINE TEEN VOICE STORE http://teenvoice.spreadshirt.com/ Time is the essences that carry you through life!! ...
Views: 1460 - Creative Staffing – Why it’s Good to Think Outside the Box - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Catherine Lang-ClineSome people might have heard of the “Kelly Girl.” If you haven’t, she was the model temporary staffing candidate for Kelly Services back in 1946. It was a way to introduce women into the workforce, offering office services on a temporary basis. Sometimes when people think of staffing, their ...
Views: 1460 - How to get Certified to be a Pharmacy Technician? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2013 from Nancy HigginsAccording to the U.S. Department of Labor, the employment of pharmacy technicians will increase by 32 percent in the 2010-20 decade.* It further adds that the field will add about 108,300 jobs in the same time period.** Clearly, pharmacy technician is one of the hottest allied healthcare careers ...
Views: 1460 - Is The Problem High Unemployment Or Highly Unemployable People? - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Susanne GoldsteinAre you one of those who speaks up on articles about jobs Jobs? A recent piece I wrote called "10 Tricks To Landing A Job After The Great Recession" garnered heated commentary from readers. Some of you loved me (and what I had to say). Some of you hated me (and what I had to say). Some of you ...
Views: 1460(1 vote) - Using Your Inner Guidance System - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2013 from Mariano Jauco“ Do the thing you fear, and the death of fear is certain.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson _______ You have incredible powers of mind and emotions that give you timely and accurate feedback in every area of your life. In this post, you learn how to “tune in” to yourself so you can make the right ...
Views: 1459 - Mid-Life Career Change - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Helen RobertsMid-Life Career Change At the age of 40, Grant was a school teacher who merely existed from one day to the next. He didn’t dislike his chosen career path, but was becoming increasingly frustrated. The frustration made him feel irritable and he took it out on the people closest to him, ...
Views: 1458 - Money vs. Title and Authority - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2010 from Than NguyenOver the years, The InSource Group has helped clients staff technical positions ranging from individual contributor to SVP and CIO. One of the more interesting (and typically complicated) questions asked is: “How do I weigh the importance between job title, responsibility and authority, and ...
Views: 1457 - Life as an Entrepreneur: Part Two of Two - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from Eugene Yiga“You can resist an invading army; you cannot resist an idea whose time has come.” – Victor Hugo 4. Generating Ideas So, now that you’ve decided to get into the entrepreneurship game, how do you come up with that great idea? Well, there is no magic formula when it comes to that but a few ...
Views: 1456(5 votes) - Resume Essentials Part 1 - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2010 from Jane CranstonWe will discuss, exclusively, chronological resumes. They are the most common, generally preferred by HR pros, and if you know how to create them, the easiest to write. They’re not well-suited to career changers, people with gaps in work, and possibly recent grads. We all need to remember a ...
Views: 1456 - Top Ten Reasons to Pursue a Plumbing Career - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2010 from Cristian StanIf 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: 1456(1 vote) - How to defeat the normal challenges of life! - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Craig NathansonStruggling with life transition? This happens to many of us. This can be a result of many factors such as a job loss, a death in the family, a divorce, a financial crisis, or just a sense of feeling empty and unsure what to do next with your life. During this time, it is important to get ...
Views: 1455 - Surviving the Downturn - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from Eugene Yiga“A lot of fellows nowadays have a B.A., M.D., or Ph.D. Unfortunately, they don’t have a J.O.B.” – Fats Domino With the world in the midst of what some are calling an economic meltdown, it’s no wonder many are reconsidering their careers. Even if your job seems secure, it’s probably a good ...
Views: 1454(1 vote) - 10 steps to a more fulfilling life after 40! - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2010 from Craig NathansonI get asked a lot what it is like to live a self-described authentic life filled with happiness, joy, fulfillment, and a sense of making a contribution. So with this article I decided to share what I do. Try out these steps for yourself and you will also see an emerging life which works better ...
Views: 1452 - 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: 1452(1 vote) - How to Have a Career Using Your Criminal Justice & Criminology Certificate - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2012 from David AlexanderUnfortunately, crimes will always be a part of modern society but you can become a part of the solution by helping proper authorities put criminals to justice. The field of criminal justice is expansive and holds many opportunities for those who want to make a difference in their community. It ...
Views: 1451 - No One Gives Up On My Watch! - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2016 from Rosemary Nonny KnightYes, I know I cannot control you… I cannot control what you choose to do or not do… I cannot make you stick around if you choose to run off… But I will do my best! Because honey, I am showing up! Every single day and I will keep doing it. Join me! You have a call, a deep inner longing to ...
Views: 1451 - THE WINNING GENERATION MEANS SMART CAREER CHANGERS - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2010 from Hyacinth Gooden-BaileyTHE WINNING GENERATION MEANS SMART CAREER CHANGERS If you were born between 1946 and 1964 or are of the generation after World War II, you belong to the Baby Boomers generation, so they say. You have passed over the Consciousness Revolution of 1964-84 and the MTV Generation of 1975-85 and ...
Views: 1450(4 votes) - Four Common Questions for Psychics Including Career, Pregnancy, and Reincarnation - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Scott & Stephen Petullo“Who was I in my past life?” Which past life? Most people alive today, in our findings, have had many past lives (we’ve perceived 100s of our own). It would help to narrow down which past life you want to know about, such as one in relation to how you knew a certain person or why you have a ...
Views: 1449(2 votes) - Who am I? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from HowDo UseemWho am I? Millions of people around the world are constantly trying to find ways to discover their true identity. Reading books, researching and going to seminars can only help you achieve limited success because self-discovery must come from within and be reflected in the opinions of those ...
Views: 1449(1 vote) - Can't You See I'm Working? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from C.J. HaydenFor many working parents, telecommuting or a home business may seem like the answer to your prayers. You want to have more time with your kids and greater flexibility, so you take the leap, install a second phone line, and set up a computer in the dining room. But the first thing you may ...
Views: 1447 - Life as an Entrepreneur: Part One of Two - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from Eugene Yiga“I told my children when they were leaving education that they would be well advised to look for customers not bosses.” – Charles Handy Following the successes of visionary thinkers like Apple’s Steve Jobs and Microsoft’s Bill Gates, the entrepreneurial spirit has taken the world by storm. ...
Views: 1447(4 votes) - 12 Tips to getting a job in any economy - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Laura MonzoWith almost 16 million people out of work, more and more people are finding themselves having to figure out how to land a job in a market where more jobs are being lost. This is the toughest environment in 50 years to get a job in and you better have your best game on to do so. While the ...
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