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Recipe for Success in the Free Agent Economy - by Howard Sambol- Start Your Online Business Through Dropship Service - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from jackson markWith the economy the way it has been people are on the look out for money making opportunities. Therefore many are turning to buy dropship and doing so from the comfort of their home. What they are really looking for is drop ship companies that offer a free shipping product in order to hook ...
Views: 1428 - 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: 1427(4 votes) - 5 Keys to Effective Networking - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Dwain CelistanNetworking is a critical component to any job search. A recent survey shared by a national outplacement firm suggested that networking was nearly five times more effective than recruiters and 14 times more effective than the internet for securing managerial positions. Networking is powerful and ...
Views: 1426 - 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: 1426(4 votes) - Vocational Schools for Military Service Members and Spouses - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Nancy HigginsWhen people join the military or get married to someone in the armed forces, they don't just accept a profession or person, but a way of life. They prepare themselves for a life on the move knowing that every three years they'll have to leave all that they're familiar with for a new destination ...
Views: 1426 - How to Become a Nuclear Power Plant Operator - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from Ryan SproutIf you are wondering if it's easy to become a nuclear power plant operator since Homer Simpson can do it - think again after you find more more information on this career. It's not just lazing around in your swivel chair eating donuts all day or sipping on ice coffee. You have to be alert, think ...
Views: 1423 - What is the Silk Screen Printing Squeegee Mesh Art Process - by Submitted on May 24, 2012 from seo consultantsWhat is the Silkscreen Art Process the Silkscreen Art Process Explained The silkscreen art process is a valuable printing technique that cataract subservient the family of screen printing, which is performed by using an ink blocking stencil that is supported by woven mesh. The silkscreen art ...
Views: 1423 - What Is Your Identity? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2017 from Royce GomezAs I sat in church listening to the pastor explain how meaningful names were in the Old Testament, the impact of my past hit me. The pastor used the example of Abram becoming Abraham, Father of Many Nations, yet he held that title for over 25 years before he fathered his son, Isaac. Imagine ...
Views: 1423 - Begin With an "Internal Career Audit" - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2012 from Ford Myers"I want a more satisfying career, but where do I begin?" When you're considering making a change in your career, it's difficult to know where to start. There are usually conflicting thoughts and feelings involved, and too often the result is a kind of paralysis. In addition, most people ...
Views: 1422(1 vote) - Making An Over 50 Career Change? Top 5 Career Change After 50 Tips - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Suzanne GloverPursuing an over 50 career change has its ups and downs as you go through the process which is why so many people seek career change help. There are a couple of things to consider when embarking on this endeavor that can help you keep your perspective and your sanity intact. One direction you ...
Views: 1422(1 vote) - Top Ways To Revise Economics This Easter - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2013 from Richard RiddellThere are two things guaranteed to make young people feel sick at Easter. One is eating too many Easter eggs, the other is thinking about the looming summer exams. An obvious remedy, of course, is for the nation's teenagers to take to their rooms and embark upon a rigorous programme of Easter ...
Views: 1421 - ***Looking for a management job in 2010? - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2010 from David CouperWhat’s the future hold? Industries that are doing well or expanding, such as healthcare, green/alternative energy and certain tech sectors, will continue to hire mid and senior level executives, according to executive recruitment firm CT Partners. Finance and pharmaceuticals are also ...
Views: 1420(4 votes) - Career Change after 40 - How to Market your Experience - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Cecile PeterkinMaking a career change over 40 isn’t any easier than it was in your 20s or 30s. Whether your decision is based on your desire to finally pursue your dreams or a need to find a new career path due to an ever-shrinking market or faltering industry, making a career change in mid-life can leave ...
Views: 1419 - Entrepreneurship Vs. Employment - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2015 from Brian KrallMost people these days are taught to “Go to school, Get a job, then retire”…But unfortunately that is just not viable anymore. People who are going to college are more often than not unable to get a job in their field for most degrees, and are left working entry level jobs with massive student ...
Views: 1419 - How To Shake The Interview Nervousness - by Submitted on May 28, 2013 from Marc DeBoerIt happens to everyone and you are definitely not alone; interview nervousness. The way I always looked at it was if you're not nervous for an interview, then you really don't care about the job. If you are nervous about the interview, that shows that you really care and it's something important ...
Views: 1419 - Important Preparation Tips for Jharkhand Board Exams - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from Radhika SinhaBoard exams is the most important and stressful part of your entire school period. With cut throat competition in education and career these days, the pressure to outperform will be indeed high. With most of the board examinations around the corner, it is important that you start preparing for ...
Views: 1419 - Make Changing Jobs and Careers Easier and More Rewarding - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2013 from Donald MitchellHollywood often captures the downside of changing jobs and careers with dramatic tales about unexpectedly losing a long-held position and not being able to find a suitable replacement. If I asked you to describe what such an experience would be like, you might choose words like “traumatic,” ...
Views: 1419 - Dream up your dream job (Part 2 of 2) - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2010 from Jeri Hird DutcherA whole new day In Part 1 of this exercise, you journaled for what must have seemed like hours. Maybe it really was hours. You answered a comprehensive list of questions about your preferences about your career, job, workplace, colleagues and schedule. Relax for five minutes like you ...
Views: 1418 - Changing Careers- The Blessing of Umemployment And The Recession - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Chris ConnellIf you listen closely you can almost hear it-the clank of the “golden handcuffs” hitting the ground. What are the “golden handcuffs”? They are that thing that keeps people from leaving a job they really aren’t fulfilled by, but which makes them too much money for them to walk away. Thus, they ...
Views: 1417(2 votes) - Use Your Summer Vacation to Start Working at What You Love - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2009 from Valerie YoungRemember writing those "How I Spent My Summer Vacation" essays way back when? Summertime may not be the endless carefree season it was when you were a kid, but it's still a great time to jumpstart your dream of working at what you love. Here are three ways to use your summer vacation to grow ...
Views: 1417 - Confessions of a Career Intuitive - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2012 from Sue FrederickI’m a career intuitive, and I see dream jobs. When I work with clients, I see their gifts and potentials; what they came here to do; the careers they would love; and where they should live. This information comes to me as photographic images and strong messages that I transmit directly to my ...
Views: 1415(1 vote) - Mid Life Career Change – Unlocking Your Full Potential - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Helen RobertsI have always been passionate about what I do, and that’s why I do it. Even from the beginning of my career I made a pact with myself, that the day that I don’t enjoy what I do, is the day I’ll do something else. My philosophy is and has always been, do what you’re passionate about, what you ...
Views: 1415 - Motivation - The Key to Your Dream Job - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Harriet AndriessenAre you enjoying your work? If you aren’t, or if you don’t have a job right now, do you know what you would like to do? And if you do know what you like, do you know how to go about finding that job? Do you believe you can get it? In other words, are you W.A.R.: - Willing (wanting to ...
Views: 1414 - What is your Personal Watermark? - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Kelly MarquetNow, I don’t mean just your financial contribution …What I mean is what will your kids, grandkids and so-on remember you for? What did you do to make a difference in this world? Their world. We know that at this time is very different than how our parents lived and VERY different than the ...
Views: 1414(7 votes) - Peter Fogel’s “10 Ways to Kick The Procrastination Butt Habit!” - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2011 from Peter FogelIf you are thinking of changing careers or reinventing yourself at your present job, (and you don’t think you’re up to the task), well here’s a survey you should know about. According to the University of Chicago study done on achieving goals — it was shown that those who relish challenge are ...
Views: 1413(2 votes) - Toughing It Out On A Bad Job - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2007 from Marilyn TellezWhy Toughing It Out On a Bad Job Is a Bad Idea Let me take you, reader of this article, to find out why toughing it out doesn’t work, unless…. 1. You recognize that this is a great opportunity to know yourself at your best by keeping a journal; assessing your best transferable skills; ...
Views: 1412 - Caution: Celebrity Onboard - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Joseph BelottiThere are many rewarding aspects to being a flight attendant, including discount travel benefits, scheduling flexibility, and the ability to see the world. But one of the most intriguing aspects of the job for me has been the chance to serve celebrities. Celebrities need to travel, just like ...
Views: 1411 - Networking Tips You May Find Useful - Part II - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2010 from Sarika PeriwalThere are a number of networking tips that are as important if not more important than your resume when it comes to getting a job. As we saw in part 1 of this article, your resumes are no doubt important, but networking the right way is at least as important. Networking makes a personal impact ...
Views: 1411(3 votes) - Soul Search As You Job Search - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2010 from Laurel DonnellanWhat were you born to do? This is the question you need to ask yourself unless you want to settle for “just a job”. The soul searching process that leads you to your calling requires you to commit to three disciplines that work together —Reflection Research and Resolve which are all ...
Views: 1411(1 vote) - Top 10 Things to Motivate You to Teach English Abroad - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2012 from Charlotte JonesTeaching English abroad is an adventure that over 200,000 English speaking people go on every year, to various parts of the world where people want to speak English. It is estimated that up to 500 million people are currently trying to learn English, and you can be part of this booming economy. ...
Views: 1410 - The Number One Secret of Getting that Job Offer - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieImpressive CV The irony of life is that we need an impressive CV but its impressiveness is not what bags the job. It is a good intro but then … A Leg in the Door No more than a leg in the door, resumes get you in front of the hiring people, but it will be a compelling story that will get ...
Views: 1408(1 vote) - The Importance of Networking as a Seniorprenuer - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2017 from Lindsay EngleFor those of you over the age of 50 who are starting a new business or career venture, you can proudly call yourself a seniorprenuer. At this point in your career, you’re aware of the importance of networking... but what exactly does networking mean as a Seniorprenuer? Networking is when ...
Views: 1407 - Career Lessons from Captain "Sully" Sullenberger - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Jane CranstonWatching the news coverage of the commercial airplane’s emergency landing into the river in New York I found myself curious about the captain. Who was he? What did he know? How had he learned it? Was it instinct or training, skill or luck? So what does this have to do with you, your career ...
Views: 1406 - ***The Surefire Way To Reach Your Full Potential - by Submitted on May 23, 2014 from Bill DueeaseMany people say they want to “reach their full potential.” But, how can you actually “Reach your full potential” You reach your full potential when you discover and maximize all of your talents to suit your own purposes. Yet, few people Know all of their many different ...
Views: 1405(1 vote) - Interviewing's Dark Side - 8.3 Insider Job Interview Strategies You Must Have to Succeed - by Submitted on May 17, 2010 from Stephen Frey1. Research the Company 2. Know your resume 3. Know your online reputation 4. Prepare an interview emergency kit 5. Study job description - identify skills most relevant to job 6. Build rapport 7. Make eye contact 8. Body language 8.1 Showcase your skills with concrete examples 8.2. Be ...
Views: 1404(1 vote) - Barbers, Bloodletting, and Surgeons Pave the Path for Today’s Cosmetologists - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2013 from Julie SerutoWhat do hair stylists and surgeons have in common? During the Middle Ages, barbers performed surgery along with hair cutting and shaving. The reason for the red and white pole that is often displayed outside of a barber shop is that the red signifies the color of blood indicating that the person ...
Views: 1402 - 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) - Career Nurses: Why You Should Become a Nurse Practitioner - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2017 from Lizzie WeakleyIf you are interested in pursuing a career in nursing, you may have already realized that it is a career full of potential challenges. However, as challenging as the field can be, those who choose nursing as their livelihood also realize that it holds an equal number of potential opportunities ...
Views: 1398 - How to Find An Appealing Research Topic - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from Rose TylerResearch topic selection is often an essential job for graduate students. Numerous college students depends on free of charge dissertation topic list and choose someone else’s topic without thinking about the framework, importance, level of interest and many other elements. Ultimately, a poor ...
Views: 1398 - Fastest Way to Find a Job - Tip 8 - Previous Co-Workers - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2012 from Peggy McKeePrevious Co-Workers People you have worked with in the past are a big networking opportunity for you in your quest to find a new job. (1) They can pass on job leads to you. People in your career space will naturally hear about job openings and happenings in other companies. If it’s ...
Views: 1396 - ***Seven Tips for Finding a Job in a Recession - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from David CouperWhether we are mired in a deep recession, in the “green shoots” stage or rapidly rebounding out of a recession all depends on who you ask. But as I talk to clients around the country, things are not so great and the feeling is still recessionary. So, number one priority? Keep your job, ...
Views: 1395(2 votes) - Acquired Traits and Abilities of Those Who Advance In Their Career - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Ken SundheimWe all want to get ahead in our career. Money, success and the feeling of importance are desires we are born with as human beings. Though, not everyone knows and understands as to how to achieve these goals nor has the ability or the self-discipline to execute. Regardless of where we are ...
Views: 1394(2 votes) - ***Off the wall tips for finding a job - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2010 from David CouperTired of the same old advice? Then read these job hunting tips you have never heard before. 1. Don't write a resume. Instead of sending out a resume, talk about who you are. Whenever someone asks for ‘something in writing’ to forward to a contact, don’t do it. Instead, ask to speak ...
Views: 1393(4 votes) - Answers to Glassdoor's Top 25 Oddball Interview Questions - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2013 from Marc DeBoerHave any of you read Glassdoor's Top 25 Oddball Interview Questions? If not, I have copied in the questions below. Glassdoor compiled the top 25 weirdest interview questions for 2013. I want to talk to you about the questions and strange interview questions in general. “If you were to get ...
Views: 1393 - Do you have a deeply fulfilling career? - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2012 from Kevin ChonyuiIf you’re already on a stable or semi-stable career path, this article will help you determine whether your current career is really the right one for you, using a very simple assessment process. Career fulfillment defined What does it mean to have a fulfilling career? Here’s how I ...
Views: 1393 - Do we always need to Raise The Bar to Get things done? - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2014 from Noah St John“The secret of success: Get up early. Working late. Strike oil.” - John D. Rockefeller In a sports setting, we frequently hear the term, “raise the bar.” To “raise the bar” means that we are striving for better, further and faster. This is a big goal for everyone, but do we invariably need to ...
Views: 1392(1 vote) - Is There Life After Redundancy? - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2009 from Gina GardinerAny significant change in your life can be challenging. Leaving home, your first job, getting married, a promotion or having children, all bring the need to make adjustments to your thinking and to the routine of daily life. Yet every one of these situations brings with it excitement and a ...
Views: 1390 - Five Signs It's Time to Look for a New Job - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2010 from Hallie CrawfordWhen working with my career coaching clients about how to know when it's time to look for a new job, I always tell them that whatever they do they should not remain miserable. We all have our ups and downs at work. Some weeks we're super-productive. Other weeks, not so much. But how do you ...
Views: 1389(2 votes) - You Cannot Settle. You Are NOT A NORM! You Are Born To Be A Champion! - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2016 from Rosemary Nonny KnightLets be honest here… The weight of your dreams sometimes feels darned right overwhelming, overpowering, just too much and ‘why on earth do you think you have a right to all of that’! When you really stop to think of everything you want to make happen, it makes you want to yell and cry and ...
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