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Recipe for Success in the Free Agent Economy - by Howard Sambol- ***Determining your Career Benefit Plan: What Benefits are Normal and what are Considered Perks? - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesEvery company is different and one of the ways companies can maintain a happy work place is by offering certain benefits and perks with the job. While some benefits are fairly standard, others can be considered more on the ‘perk’ side. Benefits are often expected while perks are an extra little ...
Views: 647 - ***DOS and DON'TS of Online Profiles! - by Submitted on Jun 25, 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: 547 - ***Dream Job - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesWhat is a dream job? The answer to that question depends on who you are. For some people a dream job is working in the outdoors with animals. For people with allergies to pollen and animal dander that may be a nightmare career. To understand how to get your dream job you need to understand ...
Views: 723 - ***First Jobs – College Students Looking For Those First Jobs Will Find Lots of Great Opportunities - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesIf you are a college student, and you are considering applying for your first job, you may find that there are many unique opportunities open to you. There are many employers who make it a point to hire college students. They enjoy feeling like they are making a difference. Or maybe they are ...
Views: 610 - ***First Jobs – High School Students Who Are Working First Jobs Are Setting a Work Ethic for Life - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesYoung people often find that they experience many “firsts” during their high school years. Among them are the first car, the first prom and the first job. High school students see all of these things as a way to access more freedom. The car gives then an opportunity to go where they need to go, ...
Views: 863 - ***First Jobs – Your First Jobs After College Graduation Can Be a Great Stepping Stone to Success - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesSo, you just graduated from college, and you have the longed for degree, so now what? Well, it is time to get your first real job. The one that will mark the beginning of a long term work relationship or be a great stepping-stone to a fabulous career. Of course, if you were going to college ...
Views: 619 - ***Four Essential Rules for Job Relocation - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from David CouperMoving to a new city or country for work can be tempting or sometimes may seem like the only option. But think things through before packing! Don't only move for money? - I've known executives who have moved to a country they were not interested in and away from family only to quit after a ...
Views: 537 - ***Four Tips for Making Working Abroad A Reality - by Submitted on Jun 25, 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: 999 - ***General Guidelines for Acing that Job Interview - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesThe job interview is one of the main things holding you back from changing careers and moving into a new job. You need to ace your job interview and put that career transition fear on hold. After all, if you know what to do before the interview, then you are one step closer to getting that job. ...
Views: 788 - ***Get Your Best Matched Career by Using The NEW “Career Coach” Work Selection Process - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2014 from Bill DueeaseThe “Career Coaching” process virtually guarantees that you will get your ideally matched dream work positions every time, because it was designed to do so, when used correctly. The reason you engage a career coach is to actually get your ideal income positions that allow you to ...
Views: 1300 - ***Great Job Hunting Tips In a Recession - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesOk, let’s say that despite what we’ve said up until this point; that the recession really isn’t that bad and that not everyone is going to lose their jobs or become a desperately poor vagrant on the streets, some people may still lose their jobs. While it is a fact of life; bad economy or good ...
Views: 703 - ***Great Job Search Tips - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesIn the old days, if you needed a job, you could pretty much find one anywhere. Nobody really had to have college degrees to get a great job, and many people found jobs that they trained on-the-job in, and spent their entire lives in the same career. You really only had to worry about going to ...
Views: 639 - ***Growth Areas for Jobs! - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from David Couper1. Green is this year's color. Green jobs are the flavor of the month and because of the new administration this month should last at least four years and more. Solar energy, alternative fuels, energy conservation are all hot! Social awareness and conscious investing are also growing. 2. ...
Views: 669 - ***Helpful Job Search Tips - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesSearching for a good job can be one of the most stressful things that you will ever do. This is especially true if you have recently lost your job because, by that point, you are worried about how you will be able to take care of your family and yourself. You are wondering where the next ...
Views: 715 - ***How Career Assessments Can Help You - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesHave you ever found yourself wondering what kind of job or career you would be best suited for? If so, you are certainly not alone, as there are millions of people who will go through the very same thing each and every year. There are many reasons for this too. It may be because your job simply ...
Views: 582 - ***How Do You Change Jobs? - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from David Couper5 WAYS 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. Volunteer in you new career and get ...
Views: 664 - ***How to Be Prepared For Job Layoff - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesOk, by now we all know that our country is in a recession. These tough economic times are certainly not the worst we have ever seen, but on the same token, they are not necessarily the best either. One thing we must trust in is our resolve as a nation to pull through and come out of the ...
Views: 577 - ***How To Fail Your Job Interview – Interview Horror Stories and How To Avoid Them - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from David Couper1. Low-cut, Cut-offs, and Cutting Edge should be cut out of your interview dress. 50% of hiring managers say dressing inappropriately is the biggest mistake. Business dress works even if the company does business casual normally. It shows respect. Remember you can always take your jacket or ...
Views: 821 - ***If You Sound Like a Wimp, You Are Guaranteed Not to Get the Job or the Girl! - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Nancy DanielsI just received a phone call from a young man who asked if I was hiring. I am not hiring; however, were I looking for help with my business, this man would definitely not be on my list of candidates. He sounded like a wimp; and, while I did not use those exact words, I suggested that in ...
Views: 3465 - ***Illegal Interviewing Questions- What You Need to Know and Say - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesWhen you are going through a career change, it is often hard to determine how to handle the interview. It’s a good possibility that you haven’t been in a job interview for quite some time if you are undergoing a career change; this is why it’s more important than ever to know what to say and ...
Views: 608 - ***Inspired Networking - by Submitted on Jun 25, 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: 676 - ***Inspiring Job Search Tips - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from David Couper1. Do one more thing. Make one more call - that could be the one. Send another email - who knows what could happen. Go to another networking meeting - this could be the one – the big one. 2. Do one less thing. Send one less email and make a phone call instead. Send one less "blind" ...
Views: 679 - ***Interviewing No’s: What Not to Do on your Next Job Interview - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesA job interview may seem pretty standard- you go, you shake hands, you smile, you answer questions and you leave. However, there are so many different mistakes you can make in that short period of time that can cost you a second interview or a position. When you are going through a career ...
Views: 762 - ***Interviewing- Twenty Less Common Questions at the Job Interview - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesCareer transitions are tough, especially when it comes to the interview process. There’s nothing worse than the nerves that accompany an interview. Sometimes you are so concerned with saying the right thing and preparing for the common interview questions that as soon as another question is ...
Views: 651 - ***Interviewing: Top Ten Questions and Answers - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesWhen going through a career change, it’s important to know what you can expect every step of the way. This includes the interview process. Below we’ve outlined top of the most common interview questions and how to best answer them. 1. "Tell me about yourself..." Although technically not a ...
Views: 749 - ***Interviews - OK to Extraordinary - by Submitted on Jun 25, 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: 635 - ***Is "Earning A Living" Stopping You? - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2007 from Stacey MayoEvery year, people resolve that this year will be different: "This will be the year that I write that book, start that new venture, double my income, take more time off to spend with my family," and the list goes on and on. However, when people think about pursuing their dreams, they often ...
Views: 1142 - ***Job Hunt Action Plans: Everyone Needs One! - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesThe odds are pretty high that you will have to go on a job hunt at least once in your life, but some people seem to be on job hunts every six months. Even people who were secure in their jobs before are feeling the chill of our frosty economy and hoping that they aren’t one of the unlucky few ...
Views: 696 - ***Job Search: We’re NOT Just Looking For a Job - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Dorothy Tannahill-MoranI recently posted a question in various Linked In groups and posed the question “What are your Career goals for 2011?” Among the many things I heard about, a common theme among the job seekers was, of course, to get a job. It didn’t stop there. We’re not just looking for a job; we’re looking ...
Views: 1810 - ***Know When to Bail Out of a Dead-End Job - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2009 from John AOVIf you like to read about airplanes and the men and women who fly them, you know about a strange syndrome that can strike fighter pilots whose planes have been hit by enemy fire. Their planes are crashing. To escape certain death, all they have to do is eject. Yet for reasons no one ...
Views: 593 - ***Links to Online Resume Samples - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesThere are a very many links to resume samples that are available for people who want to venture into career testing. However, not all resumes fit every individual and there is a specific format of resume as per the individual’s intention and the kind of job being sought for. Online resume ...
Views: 671 - ***Managing stress is easier than you think - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2014 from Bill DueeaseWe all experience stress. Yet, some stress is good for you and some stress is bad for you. Good stress occurs when the results from the stress are more valuable to you than the harm (if any) caused by the stress itself. Bad stress occurs when the damage caused by the stress is greater than ...
Views: 982 - ***Mentors - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from David CouperThe origin of the word is Greek mythology. When Odysseus left for the Trojan War he placed Mentor in charge of his son and palace. Roll onto 2008 and mentors have been promoted from the babysitting and house-sitting to key advisory roles. Why get a mentor? Learn from someone who has been ...
Views: 682 - ***Monitoring and Using Action Plans: Why? - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesEveryone in the world knows that this isn’t the greatest that our nation’s economy has ever been, and that it might be a little bit harder to find a good job than it was maybe 10 years ago. You certainly don’t have to tell this to the people who are currently looking for jobs; they already know ...
Views: 565 - ***Need a Career Change? Follow Your Passions and Your Dreams - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesDo you need a career change? Well, here is the best career change advice you are probably ever going to get: You need to follow your passions and your dreams. If you don’t, you will find yourself falling into the motions of another job that you hate. Before you know it, you will be looking to ...
Views: 603 - ***Negotiating – Know What You Want, Set Your Expectations and Prepare to Use Your Negotiating Skills - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesIf you are experiencing career transition, preparation can be the best tool in your arsenal. Potential employers are looking for employees who are confident. They expect you to step into your new job and be able to take control as quickly as possible. The more prepared you are for your ...
Views: 592 - ***Negotiating – Negotiating a Successful Deal Can Be Extremely Satisfying - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesNegotiating a deal and getting what you want can be very satisfying. Of course, it is also a lot of work. In order to be a successful negotiator, you will need to do your homework. Know what you are talking about and what you are asking for. Be sure you know the value of what you are ...
Views: 598 - ***Networking is the Key to a Job Search - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesSocial networking is the approach that is being used by people around the globe to convey their intents of career transition and find out the best way to do it through great career change advice that is brought forth during discussions. Social networking can be said to be a grouping of ...
Views: 581 - ***Off The Wall Tips for Changing Careers and Getting a Job - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesDon't write a resume Instead of sending out a resume, talk about who you are. Don't post a resume online but do post to blogs and other websites in your field. When a friend promises to send your resume to a contact instead of agreeing ask to speak to the contact instead. WHY not write a ...
Views: 644 - ***Off The Wall Tips for Getting a Job - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2009 from David CouperDon't write a resume Instead of sending out a resume, talk about who you are. Don't post a resume online but do post to blogs and other websites in your field. When a friend promises to send your resume to a contact instead of agreeing ask to speak to the contact instead. WHY not write a ...
Views: 510 - ***Off the Wall Tips for Getting A Job - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from David CouperDon't write a resume. Instead of sending out a resume, talk about who you are. Whenever someone asks for something in writing to send to a contact ask to speak to the contact instead. Don't post a resume online but do post to blogs and other websites in your field. WHY NOT - we often rely on ...
Views: 740 - ***Other Uses for Your Elevator Speech - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2011 from Dorothy Tannahill-MoranMore and more business owners and job seekers are catching on to the idea and necessity of having a great, impactful Elevator Speech. After all of the thought and time creating them and practicing them, many people want to get more use out of them than simply waiting to meet someone new. ...
Views: 1891 - ***Purposing for a Functional Resume - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesAny functional resume has to be enticing to the prospective employer. This is because there are very many resumes that such an employer receives and only a limited number of people are being sought and will eventually be enlisted for the particular position. Things to avoid for a functional ...
Views: 649 - ***Realize Your Dream Job in 2012 - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Anastasia MontejanoWhere can your dreams take you in 2012 if you allow yourself to take one inspired step at a time? You have a unique gift to share with the world. The question we often grapple with is "how to get that gift out of our hearts and into the world"? Though we're all capable of making the ...
Views: 952 - ***Resume Tips - Good to Great - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from David CouperA resume is paradoxically important and not important. It's important because it makes you think through your career and analyze what your accomplishments were and how they relate to your next job. But on the other hand it's not important because 80% of jobs are got through networking where it ...
Views: 748 - ***Salaries and Benefits – A Satisfying Career May Be More than Just Salaries and Benefits - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesWhen you are considering changing careers, it is important to decide what you wish to do and what expectations you have. Are you seeking something that will provide personal satisfaction? Are you seeking a large salary? Or is a good benefits package your main priority? What will give you the ...
Views: 895 - ***Salaries and Benefits: What should you be getting paid? - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesWhat you should be getting paid depends on several different criteria. First and foremost is your experience. Every year you are in a career, the more money should be coming your way. However, for those in a career change, this may not always work out in your favour. Education, certification and ...
Views: 577 - ***Sample Blind Cover Letter: The Truth behind the Cover Letter - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesFor those going through a career change, you know how stressful the entire situation can be. Finding a new job, making new resumes and going to several interviews may seem like an incredibly daunting process. However, the career transition doesn’t have to be a nightmare. There are small little ...
Views: 12881 - ***See How Coaching Can Help You Get Your Dream Job! - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com Articles1. Get Your Groove Back. My client Jon was a talented executive who had been given some negative feedback on his performance. He was confused and his confidence had taken a bashing for the first time in his career. I worked with him to understand his strengths and his challenges. Then we ...
Views: 509 - ***Senior Back to Work Advice – Dealing with the passages in your life - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesAre you a senior who is thinking about going back to work? If you are, then you are joining many others looking into entering the work world again. But how do you go about it? The first thing you need to do is deal with the different passages in your life. Not until you deal with those aspects ...
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