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Recipe for Success in the Free Agent Economy - by Howard Sambol- An Open Letter to Students Suffering from Placement Fever - by Submitted on May 25, 2017 from Manoj GuptaWhile doing my rounds across India, hiring from at least 6 IITs across India — its jewels in the technical education crown, I have seen how otherwise smart kids, lose out because they did not ‘brand’ themselves well. Here is an open letter to all those kids who are getting ready to step into the ...
Views: 854 - High-Risk Jobs: 3 Career Options Perfect For Adrenaline Junkies - by Submitted on May 24, 2017 from Emma SturgisRoller coasters, ski jumps, skate parks, and race tracks are all perfect places for adrenaline junkies. However, when these thrill seekers need to start making a living, it is time to find thrills in the workplace. Just like the thrills of leisure time, adrenaline can be found in the workplace. ...
Views: 1092 - Why Selenium is so trendy in Automation Testing - by Submitted on May 19, 2017 from Infocampus hrSoftware testing is a need in the IT part. With expanding requests for programming analyzers, mechanized analyzers are sought after. Selenium is one of the top devices utilized for that reason and it offers a huge number of advantages to the client. The testing finished with this apparatus is ...
Views: 723 - *** The Importance of “Third Party Validation” in Job Search - by Submitted on May 15, 2017 from Ford MyersWhen you’re conducting a job search, you need to “sell yourself.” You need to tell everyone who will listen how fabulous you are and how qualified you are. Right? Well, sort-of. Of course you have to “sell yourself,” but there is a better way to establish your desired impression or ...
Views: 929 - *** 12 Habits of Highly Effective Job Seekers in a Down Market - by Submitted on May 15, 2017 from Ford MyersEven in a down market, job seekers and employees are not powerless or without recourse. In fact, you have more control over your career circumstances than you might think. Over my 25 years of experience as an Executive Career Coach, I’ve developed 12 specific strategies and tactics that ...
Views: 1167 - 5 Steps to Move Forward After Being Fired - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2017 from Micheal GilmoreBeing fired is not the end of the world although it often looks like it. You feel rejected by the very same people that a day before were your friends/colleagues. This experience is definitely not something “easy to digest”; as a result, you will experience feelings of anger and frustration. ...
Views: 1232(1 vote) - Is Predictive Analytics an action based approach for creating the Future? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2017 from Kovid AcademySummary of Predictive Analytics & Business Insights 2015 Yvette Montero Salvetico, Partner @ Kedge – She gave an inspiring talk about “Why is the “future” your job. We cannot rest our laurels on the status quo but instead need to change with the changing times. Her core message to the ...
Views: 881 - Equipped or Adrift: Highs and Lows of Travelling as a Career - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2017 from Dirk TiuEquipped or Adrift: Highs and Lows of Traveling as a Career Would you say yes to a terrific job opportunity that requires a lot of traveling? For some people, it is their ultimate job – their dream come true. People who either are starting out in their careers, or those who love to travel. ...
Views: 876 - Entrepreneur Guide: How to Start Your Clothing Line - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2017 from Marsha KellyFashion is fun and can be very profitable -if done right. As with all businesses, knowledge is power. Learn how to start your clothing business by using the knowledge of industry professionals. Use their decades of real world experience to benefit your fashion startup. Read full article ...
Views: 1232 - Equipped or Adrift: Highs and Lows of Travelling as a Career - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2017 from Dirk TiuEquipped or Adrift: Highs and Lows of Travelling as a Career Would you say yes to a terrific job opportunity that requires a lot of traveling? For some people, it is their ultimate job – their dream come true. People who either are starting out in their careers, or those who love to ...
Views: 1005 - How graduates choose the recruitment agencies to get their dream job? - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2017 from Supriya NigamWhen they are deciding the best way to apply to occupations, many new grads are frequently at a loss. Decades ago, a fresh grad would just submit a CV and cover letter to the hiring supervisor. Now, not only is everything sent via a web-based system, but every business or industry favors ...
Views: 949(1 vote) - How to become a good Sharepoint Developer: - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2017 from Riya AroraHow to become a good Sharepoint Developer 1. First of all solve the problems easily: This is the First and foremost. You must be skilled at solving All the problems. Each time you expand SharePoint, you will often end up quitting smoking. Good That it happens with almost all web developers, ...
Views: 1097 - 6 Signs You Are Ready for a Career Change - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2017 from Estra RoellHave you been feeling out of sorts at work and wondering if you need to make a change, but not sure if now is the time? It’s important to self-reflect on a regular basis and not simply drift through life and career without awareness. Paying attention to the synchronicities and signs in your ...
Views: 1840 - Anita O’Donovan Interview - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2017 from Niall MckenzieThe first time I met Anita O’Donovan, I made the terrible mistake of telling my friends in Swahili that she has lovely hair. Hours later, Anita came and thanked me for the compliment in Swahili leaving me in utter shock. I could have bet my mortgage (If I had one!) that Anita is anything but ...
Views: 1094 - 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: 1494(1 vote) - HOW TO NEGOTIATE WHEN YOU GET A JOB OFFER - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2017 from Narinder MehtaIt feels wonderful to get a job offer. This is what you were striving for when you started your job search. But do not rush to say “yes”. When you receive a job offer, the roles are suddenly reversed. Now you have become the buyer. The employer is now trying to sell you on the career ...
Views: 1258 - HOW TO NEGOTIATE WHEN YOU GET A JOB OFFER - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2017 from Narinder MehtaIt feels wonderful to get a job offer. This is what you were striving for when you started your job search. But do not rush to say “yes”. When you receive a job offer, the roles are suddenly reversed. Now you have become the buyer. The employer is now trying to sell you on the career ...
Views: 1223 - Want A Hands-on Career? 3 Work Paths To Consider - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2016 from Emma SturgisGetting a degree is exciting, spending 40 or more hours a week at a desk until you're over 60 isn't. If you want to advance your education without sealing your fate as an office drone, there are some active, hands-on careers to consider that will challenge your mind and keep your body moving all ...
Views: 671 - Redesign Your UI for Better Conversion Rate - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2016 from Ritesh PatilHow To Make A Better Website UI For Improving Conversion Rates? How many of your visitors can you actually turn into your customers? Whether it be through A/B testing or other strategies, you need to ensure that you have your customer’s attention. And a good UI helps you achieve that. Why ...
Views: 780 - Registration for Job seekers on Jobma - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2016 from Ellen FehrRegistering on Jobma can give you the advantage you need in today’s fast paced digital market. Jobma is the industry leading video resume and video interview site. And if you are looking for a job then you absolutely need to be on it. Being on Jobma gives you many advantages. The biggest being ...
Views: 555(1 vote) - Scam free genuine online or offline home jobs - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2016 from prakash chandraWe have one year our school data in files. And now we want to convert that data in excel sheet. So that in future we can maintain that proper style. We have 4 files and in each files approx. 1500 a4 size pages are there. We will give you 750$ for 1500 pages. You have to make separate files for ...
Views: 642(1 vote) - How I Turned Getting Fired Into the Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2016 from Ursula JorchTwenty years ago, I was fired from my corporate job. After being walked out of the building after the meeting with my boss and the HR director, I sat in my car and burst into tears. I was devastated. True, I didn’t enjoy being in corporate. True, I knew that choosing to stand up to my boss ...
Views: 800 - My Action Plan From an Employee to a Self-Employed - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2016 from Davis TruyenMany people go to work for several years and, at the same time, they want a job working from home or want to open a freelance service with more free time but they do not know how to make it happen. In this article I’ll share about how I make plan to switch from a full-time job into a home-based ...
Views: 870 - *** Interview Questions You Can Ask – Generic and Specific - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2016 from Ford MyersA few years ago, I wrote an article about questions that job candidates can ask interviewers. The piece received very positive response, so I decided to update it and share a new tip to make your interviews even more successful. The most important interview questions might be the ones YOU ...
Views: 1043 - Why you shouldn’t Rely on your Willpower Alone - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2016 from Sylviane NuccioA house will only be as strong as its foundations. You need to remember this, next time you’re trying to rely on your willpower to manifest a positive change in your life. What is the foundation of that willpower of yours? Well, let me explain. Willpower acts on logic, and it works ...
Views: 1817(1 vote) - Tips for Selling Yourself to Recruiters - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2016 from Lora DavisWith the demand for financial advisor jobs so high and the supply so low, employers are now being very selective and demanding more from candidates. This means that marketing yourself with a resume that simply explains the things you’ve done in the past will not cut it. Employers want to ...
Views: 619 - Understanding more about Outplacement Services - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2016 from Supriya NigamOutplacement services focus on helping individuals who are looking to proceed with their careers growth and helps in taking their careers to another level. Outplacement has grown recently with a vast number of on-line resources used to support the procedure, with the growing move towards on-line ...
Views: 838(1 vote) - Starting Your Life Over - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2016 from Jess ChuaStarting over was something I started thinking about due to the September 2016 Solar and Lunar eclipses. The subject is directly related as eclipses signify a time that is perfect for self-reflection and starting afresh. There was a point in time not too long ago where a lot of changes were ...
Views: 1991 - Sports Careers: Top 4 Degrees for Athletic Professionals - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2016 from Anica OaksSports, fitness and athletics is a growing industry across the globe. Professional teams, privately-owned gyms and even entire nations are hungry to find qualified individuals who can become leading athletic professionals. Some people might think that all they need is a couple of years playing ...
Views: 1266 - How Can Getting A Master's Degree Boost Your Career? Six Things You Need To Know - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2016 from Anita GinsburgToday’s competitive job market requires that job candidates possess specialized skills, advanced knowledge and exclusive industrial insight. With all that in mind there are only few routes to go to achieve all of these requisites. A master’s degree provides benefits for both your career and ...
Views: 883 - *** Sales 101 in Job Interviews - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2016 from Ford MyersThe information below was excerpted from a recent article written by Marc Cenedella, Founder of The Ladders. It offers a perfect introduction to this month’s topic, “Sales 101 in Job Interviews.” The most successful hot dog cart in New York City isn’t a hot dog cart at all. It’s “The Halal ...
Views: 1130 - Best Selenium Training Pune - Selenium Classes.Lowest Price: Advanto software - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2016 from Advanto SoftwareLearn Selenium Training in pune from a Real time expert having 10+ Years of experience. Advanto Software is the Best Selenium Training institute in pune which provides quality Selenium Training to the Students who want to get a job in Selenium. Learn from software Testing from Industry ...
Views: 1009 - Don't Have a Career Plan Yet? 4 Specialties You Can Take Anywhere - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2016 from Anica OaksGiven the tough economy, many individuals are choosing specialties that can be applied to many different industries and are sought after throughout the world. Four specialties that fit the bill include bartending, massage therapy, culinary expertise, and paralegal work. Specialty Cocktails Are ...
Views: 1067 - How To Handle the Stress of a Sudden Job Loss - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2016 from Joe FlanaganThe impact of losing a job unexpectedly is something very few can imagine until it actually strikes. It takes time to address the feelings and implications of job loss and for some, it can be one of the most severe causes of stress in their life. The broader implications can be underpinned by ...
Views: 1686(1 vote) - Corporate Career Sites Are Taking Troll - by Submitted on May 30, 2016 from Supriya NigamBefore the digital age, newspaper ads drove occupation listings and walk-ins. The computer age has radically altered the way businesses list their open positions, as all of us understand. Where internet-based listing pages were a hypothetical future and now businesses have access to various ...
Views: 861(1 vote) - *** Plug Into the Competition and Win - by Submitted on May 26, 2016 from Ford MyersOne important way that you can improve your odds in the job search is to research and be aware of the competition. There are two kinds of competition in this context: other companies in your field and other professionals in roles similar to yours. Always know who they are and what they’re doing. ...
Views: 1028 - *** Career Success Requires Parallel Paths - by Submitted on May 26, 2016 from Ford MyersIn my career coaching practice, I often find myself telling clients that they need to pursue two parallel paths in order to achieve career success and satisfaction. They inevitably ask, “You mean I have to work in two different careers at the same time?” No, that’s not what I mean. Here are ...
Views: 1203 - Pulling On A Life-Coat That Fits Your Aspirations - by Submitted on May 11, 2016 from Frosty WooldridgeToo often, countless Americans stumble out of high school into ill-suited jobs, incompatible relationships and no plans for the future. They hang with discordant jobs in order to write checks for food, rent and car payments. Without using an ounce of common sense or rational thought process, ...
Views: 953(1 vote) - Pulling On A Life-Coat That Fits Your Aspirations - by Submitted on May 11, 2016 from Frosty WooldridgeToo often, countless Americans stumble out of high school into ill-suited jobs, incompatible relationships and no plans for the future. They hang with discordant jobs in order to write checks for food, rent and car payments. Without using an ounce of common sense or rational thought process, ...
Views: 955(1 vote) - It's Not You, It's Me: 3 Ways to Break Up With Your Job - by Submitted on May 06, 2016 from Sarah ClarkDeciding to leave a well-paying, satisfying, and exciting career in favor of motherhood was a crazy decision, right? Many questioned whether I was doing the right thing and, more importantly, how I knew I was doing the right thing. I’ve always believed in going with my gut, leaning on my faith, ...
Views: 1679 - Five Careers in Medicine You Shouldn't Miss - by Submitted on May 03, 2016 from Hannah WhittenlyThe field of medicine is rapidly changing, and there are new jobs being created every day. Positions that have never before existed are now possible because of new technological advancements. These positions require advanced training and degrees, but provide the option to work with the latest ...
Views: 860 - How to Thrive after Employment Interruption - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2016 from T. Renee RichardsonAloha! Have you been let go from your job, due to downsizing, funding cuts, management change, merger, or other reasons that, while logical, leave an emotional sting? Not to mention the financial impact! Sorry to hear that. Here are three ways to support your ability to get back into your own ...
Views: 1108(1 vote) - *** Use of The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator in Outplacement - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2016 from Ford MyersBefore discussing how type is used in the field of outplacement, we should first define what the word “outplacement” means. It is: the career consulting services provided to an organization to facilitate a reduction in workforce. Corporate outplacement is actually a benefit that the employer ...
Views: 1092 - *** “Red Flags” – Warning Signs to Watch-Out For in Job Search - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2016 from Ford MyersIn all my years of experience in the career services field, I have coached thousands of job seekers through their searches and career transitions. I have also worked as an executive recruiter, filling positions for corporate clients. I have seen the hiring process from the perspectives of ...
Views: 1171 - 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: 1360 - Being Tired Is Just No Excuse – You have to ask yourself the question… - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2016 from Rosemary Nonny KnightYesterday, I was tired… A little bit fed up… And a whole lot “Wondering why on earth I keep doing this”? Yep, I get like that too… I certainly am not perfect but I am committed… Committed enough that I still do the things on a daily basis that I have made a habit of… And I only made them a ...
Views: 1391 - 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 ...
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