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Recipe for Success in the Free Agent Economy - by Howard Sambol- Opportunity and Change in Your Career Path - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Justin HansenHaving studied fine arts in college, I had very limited job options once I graduated. I had been working in the family business for money and had gotten caught up in a 9 to 5 meaningless routine that paid my bills. Once I was married and with kids, it just got harder and harder to focus on ...
Views: 1438(1 vote) - Why You Shouldn’t Ask For The Job - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2013 from Marc DeBoerWait! What? Don't ask for the job? Yup! It's annoying and no one likes it. What do I mean? With our job market still recovering back to its normal levels, there is an enormous amount of people who are still unemployed and we all know what they want. J-O-B-S! That's obvious, but then why ...
Views: 1438 - Keeping Resumes Relevant Using Certified Writers - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2012 from Kris PlantrichWorking with new clients on a regular basis keeps me energized. I love learning about their different careers and the paths they have followed up to the point of meeting me. While becoming acquainted with them, getting a feel for what their objectives are, and reviewing their old resume, almost ...
Views: 1437 - Do you let your intuition and heart guide you? - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Elinor StutzThis is a tough principle to swallow for most hard-core business and salespeople. However, what if you recognized this is the path to attracting your preferred prospects and clients – would you then give it some consideration? Have you ever dealt with someone who was less than an ideal ...
Views: 1437(3 votes) - Stop putting down your own GREAT work – You Can Create It If You Will Just MOVE! - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2016 from Rosemary Nonny KnightYes, honey you do KNOW what you want… You dream of it when you let your mind wander… You can see yourself confidently doing it, in the dead of the night… But then in the light of the morning, you smile condescendingly at your dreams and chase them away as you get stuck into your regular ...
Views: 1437 - Features Of A Winning Resume - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Sarika PeriwalTypically yours is one of dozens (if not more) resumes that a potential employer is sifting through to short list candidates for the interview for any job. So if your resume is not able to say anything special or if it does not set itself apart from others on a qualitative basis, then chances ...
Views: 1436(2 votes) - Seeking a New Career? Package Yourself as a Skills Merchant! - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Rita RockerThe job market is tough and if you’ve been unemployed for a while or looking to get into a whole new career area, it may be necessary to trade in the chronological resume for one that focuses on all of your awesome skills and experiences rather than previous job titles. A good example: when I ...
Views: 1436 - Passion - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2015 from Charlie MooreI was looking in the dictionaries for the meaning of passion and mostly they were defining romantic love, then I find this meaning; Passion is when you put more energy into something than is required to do it. It is more than just enthusiasm or excitement, passion is ambition that is ...
Views: 1433 - Starting a Business: Look Before You Leap! - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2009 from Andrew RogersonThe economy’s tough, unemployment is at a record high and growing and you’ve decided your best option is to start your own business, be your own boss and put yourself in control. Instead of working for someone who’s living their dream, work for yourself and live your American Dream. That was ...
Views: 1433 - Think Out of the Money Box, and Into the Meaning Box - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Pamela HawleyBeyond Money and Into Meaning We’ve lost more than 2 million jobs in the past three months. Companies are not only shutting down budgets but even shutting down themselves. So instead of jumping right back into the job market, why not take some time to think more about your life? In many ...
Views: 1433 - 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 ...
Views: 1433 - Devotion - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2014 from Kate JarosinskaWe are living in the new. What this means is that the universal principles in which we operate in are becoming self-evident. In addition, we are dealing with a very prominent sense of urgency. To tie these facts together, we are getting the opportunity to impact all of life, at a level that was ...
Views: 1432 - 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: 1432(2 votes) - Your Job Interfering With Your Business? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2012 from Brian BarrettAs a child, I grew up loving computers. I was the first kid I knew who was into BBS's (Bulletin Board Services). These electronic bulletin boards were hosted on a local computer and connected by modem to the rest of the world. A BBS could only provide for text and only one connection at a time: ...
Views: 1432 - 3 Entry-Level Job Seeking Mistakes To Avoid - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2013 from Marc DeBoerAs a college student or recent graduate, it can be intimidating trying to find your first job. One would think, in today's market, entry-level job seekers stand no chance... and that couldn't be further from the truth. As entry-level job seekers, you will make mistakes and that's okay. You can ...
Views: 1431 - 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: 1430(1 vote) - How to Be a Successful Remote Worker - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2017 from Jane HurstHave you often thought that you would love to be able to get up in the morning, grab a cup of coffee, and not have to leave the house to begin your work day because you can work from home? These days, thanks to the Internet, this is less of a dream and more of a reality for many people. More and ...
Views: 1430(1 vote) - Your Resilient Career: Learn How to Bounce Back More Quickly - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2013 from Maria HebdaHow Resilient Are You? “Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” ~Confucius Have you noticed that some people seem to recover from setbacks more quickly than others? Have you wondered what their secret is? Bouncing back is an increasingly important ...
Views: 1430 - Buying or selling the Perfect Business - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Andrew RogersonIf you are looking to buy or sell your business, perhaps your starting point is perfection. But what is perfect? As they say, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. However, if you are considering buying or selling a business, the following items would probably feature in the “Perfect ...
Views: 1429(4 votes) - The Top 10 Best Job Sites for 2010 - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2010 from Angela JonesAn expected uptick in hiring for 2010 will likely spur additional competition in an already tight job market. Many job seekers mistakenly search only the largest, most recognized job boards in search of open positions. Contrary to widespread belief this strategy is not as effective as one might ...
Views: 1429(1 vote) - Your Life. Your Way. ReDefined: Five Questions for a Successful Career Transition - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2010 from Kim CorbinDo you have trouble getting out of bed in the morning? When you think about your upcoming day, do you experience feelings of dread? Are you snarky with people at work & at home? Well, you could be one of the millions of people who are either burned-out or just plain old miserable in their ...
Views: 1429(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: 1428 - Fastest Way to Find a Job - Tip 10 - Recruiters - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2012 from Peggy McKeeRecruiters Recruiters can be extremely valuable to your job search. Why? First, they very often have an “in” at some great companies that you don’t…if there’s an opening and the recruiter says, “Hey, this is someone you should look at,” that’s going to carry more weight than if you show up ...
Views: 1428 - How to Make the Career Switch to Coaching - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2012 from Mackenzie PearceBy Mackenzie Pearce Edited By Anitra S. White 1. First and foremost, decide and commit to the plan that you do want to become a coach. ...
Views: 1428 - Should You Include a Headshot with Your Resume - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from Ken SundheimIf you spend any time at all reading opinions on job search and hiring, you'll often see "never send a picture along with your resume" treated as a hard and fast rule. Among the many resumes my firm receives, occasionally some are paired with pictures. We've seen everything from ...
Views: 1425(2 votes) - Should I stay or should I go? - by Submitted on May 21, 2010 from Siobhan SimsThe following article by Siobhan Sims was published in The Kilkenny People 15 February 2008. I OFTEN have people ask me should they stay in their jobs for money or should they follow their heart and possibly take a job which may leave them happy but broke. I always tell these people to go ...
Views: 1423(1 vote) - You Are ALWAYS Doing Something That Is Required Of You, But What of YOUR Agenda? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2016 from Rosemary Nonny KnightWhen last did you take a time out? A time that was completely yours, to do with whatever you will? Not a time filled with mindless entertainment that prevents you from contemplating… Not a time when you escape thinking by flicking through Facebook, or some other technological distraction… A ...
Views: 1423 - The Interview of your Life - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Justin HansenA few years ago I began to have that little itch that kept telling me it was time for a career change. I had been managing a company for a couple of years and I was bored, tired and had no motivation whatsoever. I had no idea what to search for so I did what I usually do, surf the web until I ...
Views: 1421(1 vote) - 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: 1420(2 votes) - How HR Certifications are Evolving? - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2018 from K. SaluOften corporate behemoths and world-class conglomerates are expected to offer society some part of their profits as corporate social responsibility. Brands often cross the line and don’t understand the real value or purpose of such activities. They use it as tick-off-the-box exercise and to do ...
Views: 1420(3 votes) - Mid-Career Changers Face Similar Perils as a Flying Trapeze Artist - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Kathleen BlakeWhether you are changing careers or simply changing jobs, both situations can be likened to being a flying trapeze artist. How so? You may ask. They involve risk, reflection, trust, and most certainly thrill. The Platform. However it is that you have climbed the ladder thus far, you’ve ...
Views: 1420 - Stop Wasting Money & Start Earning Money! - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2013 from Jay RoseI have read plenty self-help books both in hard copy as well as soft copy. Some of the most noteworthy are Napoleon’s Hill’s ‘Think and Grow Rich’ and Anthony Robbin’s ‘Awaken the Giant Within’. There are, in fact, only a few books out there that are of the top quality content. This is because ...
Views: 1420(1 vote) - 5 Ways To Tap Into Career Intuition - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2012 from Sue FrederickDo you believe in intuition? Do you realize you can tap into your own future and “see” your next successful career step? Perhaps you’re smart, successful, practical, realistic and don’t believe in what you can’t see. But then why are you in this mess? Why are you rethinking your life? You ...
Views: 1417 - Aerospace Engineering Jobs, The Most Sought After Career - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2012 from Atul SharmaThe aerospace jobs are the jobs which are available in various categories which one can take according to their qualifications. You have a great scope to make the best career in the aerospace industry. The aviation industry is growing at a fast pace – the growth rate has been measured at 18% ...
Views: 1416 - Starting a New Career at 50 - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2012 from Debbie LaChusaThe older I get the more life changes I seem to encounter. Of course you expect major changes to take place when you’re younger. You start your career. You get married. You have kids. Of course those things change your life in a big way. And they did mine. But I pretty much thought that ...
Views: 1416 - 8 Signs That You Are Unhappy with Your Job - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2013 from Ta'Rikah JonesIf you think you may be ready to make a career change because your job is bringing you down, you’re not alone. According to the 2012 Employee Job Satisfaction and Engagement report by the Society for Human Resource Management, only 38 percent of employees were “very satisfied” with their jobs. ...
Views: 1415 - Importance of Payroll services - by Submitted on May 22, 2013 from Harry CarlinPayroll services have invariably many advantages in small as well as large companies because their services helps to keep check on the earnings of the employees, employees, trying in to the government associate health advantages, allotting sick leaves and cutting earnings for absence etc. folks ...
Views: 1413 - Laid off?? Now What?!? - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from Hallie CrawfordWere you just laid off from your job? One small consolation is – you’re not alone. This is happening worldwide at an alarming rate. But even though it’s happening to so many people; it is still a shock to actually here those words, “We’re letting you go.” After you hear this your next thought it ...
Views: 1413 - 3 Best Ways to Find Jobs in Melbourne - by Submitted on May 25, 2012 from Cameron GrayTo find jobs in Melbourne or CFO jobs, you can surf various websites and job portals online. It is very important to keep your resume updated, before you start searching for new employment opportunities. In today’s time, finding jobs in Melbourne or CFO jobs is not that much easy. No matter ...
Views: 1411 - Longing for Meaningful Work? - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Alvah ParkerRecently one of the women attorneys in a mentoring circle that I facilitate expressed her dissatisfaction with her current job. She worked in a small firm where the partners brought in the work and distributed it to the various attorneys in the firm. The partners then checked the completed ...
Views: 1411(4 votes) - Three Very Common Resume Mistakes When Sending to Recruiters - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2012 from Ken SundheimWhile there are an abundance of resume mistakes that job seekers make when working with headhunters, there are a few that stand out. These include the following 3: 1. Thinking Outside of the Box When Applying to Corporate - The more corporate a company is, the less any job seeker wants to ...
Views: 1410(2 votes) - You’re Fired! Tips For Avoiding The Termination blues. - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2008 from Joan SchrammWith almost daily news reports of companies laying off workers, or filing for bankruptcy, or going out of business altogether, losing your job suddenly doesn’t sound all that unlikely. Here are some strategies either to avoid being laid-off, or to cushion the blow if it comes. 1. Keep your ...
Views: 1410 - Informational Interviewing: A Job Seeker’s Secret Weapon – Part II - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Maria HebdaPreparing for the Interview Next, it’s time to research the field or industry and the contact’s company. This will help you avoid wasting precious interview time asking questions that you would have been able to answer by doing a little investigation, as well as demonstrate that you are ...
Views: 1408 - Don’t Expect Instant Gratification In Your Career - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Deborah Brown-Volkman, PCCWe are an instant gratification society. We are accustomed to Instant access to food, drink, and our favorite TV programs. Instant access to books, newspapers, and information. Instant access to pretty much whatever we want when we want it. Unfortunately, instant gratification does not ...
Views: 1406(1 vote) - How to Write an Effective Job Description? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Sandy DsouzaHiring is a combination of both, tact of selecting the right people as well as being able to sell your organization. The first step of hiring is giving out information about openings in your company or firm; advertising so to say. The most important thing that comes to the forefront is the job ...
Views: 1404 - I Just Lost My Job: How Am I Going To Tell My Kids? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Judith LindenbergerOne of the responsibilities of a human resources professional is to let employees know that their jobs have been eliminated. It is hard to give the news and even harder to receive it. Just recently, I was involved in communicating a large layoff to employees at a Fortune 500 company. I met ...
Views: 1404 - Take Five Steps Towards a Better Career by Being an Original - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2013 from Donald MitchellHave you ever gone to a party and discovered that you had dressed quite differently from everyone else? How did that make you feel? For some people, this experience would be the height of embarrassment. For others, noting the differences might just draw a slight smile. No copycats need ...
Views: 1402 - Interview Confidence - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Churchill BrookOne of the key things that you need during the interview process is confidence. Confidence in your abilities, confidence in your fit for the role, confidence that the Company are making a good choice when they interview you for this role. This should not be confused with arrogance which is of ...
Views: 1401 - Moving is an act of Power - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from Rena ReesePerhaps you’ve heard the saying, "Bloom Where You Are Planted." It is a great notion and basically teaches us that we can grow, learn and thrive regardless of our present life circumstances. Where we are in life, with all the good, difficult, confusing, and exciting choices that arise, it is ...
Views: 1401(1 vote) - Should You Accept a Low-Paying Job Offer or Stick with Unemployment Benefits? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2009 from Heather EagarSo you’ve recently been let go from your company and are receiving unemployment benefits when an amazing thing happens – you get a job offer. But it’s not the offer you were hoping for. While it will definitely pay the bills, it will result in you taking less than 50-percent of what you were ...
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