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Recipe for Success in the Free Agent Economy - by Howard Sambol- From Campus to Career - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2014 from Francine SilvermanBy Fred Weinberg As long as I can remember I believed my dad wanted me to follow in his footsteps and become a dentist. The first failure was being rejected by the University of Pennsylvania, his alma-mater. I managed a last minute acceptance to Tulane University and struggled with chemistry ...
Views: 920 - Believe in yourself to Reach Your Goals - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2014 from Noah St JohnEach and every one of us yearn for something. It may be being better off financially, living a healthier life, finding one’s soul mate or just to be satisfied and happy. Now as I mention these things, let us imagine our own dreams and aspirations in life. Let us imagine what our desires are and ...
Views: 1379 - Four Careers Offering Decent Wages with Limited Training - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2014 from Lizzie WeakleyIn today's tough job market, it can be difficult to find well-paid employment without an extensive college education. However, there are some careers in niche markets that offer high pay with very little training required. If you are an adventurous type who loves to learn on the job, one of ...
Views: 1018 - Changing habits are hard to do? - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2014 from Noah St JohnWhat are habits and why are we having a hard time to change them? Habits are routine behaviors we have that we have already been accustomed to. We sometimes do it unconsciously because we have been doing it for some time that we do not think and just do. Let us go to the field of ...
Views: 1237 - Are we able to reach our goals if we are given the wrong tools? - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2014 from Noah St JohnOur existence in this world has a purpose. We have a purpose and that is to reach the goals that we have for ourselves. We can reach these goals if we have the right tools to use to attain them. If we are not equipped with the right tools then it would be rather difficult or impossible to ...
Views: 1148 - Philanthropy at Work: 4 Careers That Improve the Lives of Others - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2014 from Anica OaksPeople choose careers for various reasons, from making a lot of money to fulfilling a childhood dream. If you dream of a career that improves the lives of others, here are four great ones to consider. Teacher Teachers have the unique ability to touch the lives of children when they are at ...
Views: 2232 - Beyond Teaching: How to Find Overlooked University Positions - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2014 from Anica OaksColleges and universities provide many different types of jobs. Many people look into teaching jobs at colleges and universities; however, there are many other types of jobs that can be found at schools across the country. Jobs in student development, administration, student affairs, resource ...
Views: 988 - ***Success Stories of Veterans and Reservists Transitioning to Corporate Work - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2014 from Michelle RiklanAfter years of deployment, rigid schedules and working within the military’s structure, the difference in environment and job description between civilian and military work can be overwhelming. Despite the uncertainty it brings, many veterans look forward to working in the corporate world, ...
Views: 5198 - ***Stay at Home Moms: How to Hide the Glaring Employment Gap in Your Resume - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2014 from Michelle RiklanAs a stay-at-home mom, updating your resume is perhaps the most overwhelming task you’ll need to do after deciding to rejoin the workforce. I know it’s a bit overwhelming and ironic to some extent, considering you’ve done well raising your kids – updating your resume should be a piece of ...
Views: 5622 - *** Congratulations! You Got The Job. Now What? - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2014 from Ford Myers*You’ve finally landed the job. Is this a good time to settle in and take it easy for a while, or is this the worst time to take your foot off the “career gas pedal?” A lot of people in this situation might think, “Whew – now I can relax, cruise a while and rest on my laurels.” Actually, your ...
Views: 1035 - Articulate Your Workplace Brand - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2014 from Jane CranstonOver this past weekend, I had my annual “lunch on the lawn” party, big long tables in the garden laden with fresh food from the local farms and the ocean. It is an event people look forward to, so no one ever turns down the invitation. Note to readers — invite people to lunch on weekends. They ...
Views: 1634 - 4 Healthcare Careers That Don't Require a Master's Degree - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2014 from Anica OaksThe medical field is one of the steadiest job markets out there today, as well as one of the highest paying. It is possible to find the right career without having to get a master's degree. You could work in the dental field as a dental hygienist or in the world of medicine as a medical ...
Views: 830 - 5 Careers That Offer Fulfillment and Flexibility - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2014 from Anica OaksAre you looking for a career that leaves you time to spend with your family? Are you the kind of person who loves learning new things? Do you hate staying in one place? Consider pursuing one of these five flexible and fulfilling career options. 1. Writing Are you a competent writer with a ...
Views: 975 - ***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: 983 - ***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: 1045(1 vote) - ***The foolproof method to create and get your dream work life. - by Submitted on May 16, 2014 from Bill DueeaseIt has been reported that approximately 86% of all American workers dislike their jobs. Now you will learn why this is true, and more importantly what you can do to actually get the work positions you will like. Virtually everyone has the power to choose and obtain his or her dream career, or ...
Views: 964 - ***6 Easy Steps To Eliminate Procrastination And Enjoy The Results - by Submitted on May 09, 2014 from Bill DueeaseA common definition of procrastination is: “Putting off or avoiding doing things you feel you should be doing.” Procrastination creates guilt and generates unnecessary stress. Eliminating procrastination will create peace of mind, generate feelings of achievement, and remove ...
Views: 1330(1 vote) - 5 Personal Attributes For Your CV - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2014 from Zarelsie Van der MerweWhere skills consider things we can “do”, individual personal attributes make reference to behaviours. That is when others can express your characteristics (according to what you do), for instance “Sue is kind hearted, warm and friendly”. “Peter is quite assertive” or “Roger is ...
Views: 4540 - Four Steps to Stop Others from Derailing Your Life Purpose - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2017 from Estra RoellOne of the barriers to living on purpose and doing what you truly love is the expectations of others. It may be that your parents had fears that what you wanted to do wouldn't pay the bills, or wasn't considered a sophisticated enough calling and they set the expectation that you would follow a ...
Views: 1251 - Society's Impossible Expectations from Returning Soldiers - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2014 from Abigail FazelatCivilians will never know the struggles and torments that soldiers endure while in combat. Because of the highly-stressful and volatile atmosphere of war, it is no wonder that combat veterans find it hard to shake their wartime experiences when returning back to civilian life. It’s as though the ...
Views: 1043 - Working for a Living - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2014 from Melissa HeislerRecently whenever I talk to a client or friend about their job I hear: I have lost the passion for my work. My co-worker undermined my project. It seems we only shuffle paper and no longer provide anything of true value. My boss took credit for my work. I have to work overtime ...
Views: 1030 - ***Use the NFL draft to guide you to get your best job - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2014 from Bill Dueeaseby learning the 7 key factors NFL teams (and hiring managers) use to select players The NFL draft is coming up soon and many people like to follow the choices made by their teams, and even play the roles of personnel executives and create their own mock drafts. The factors that NFL ...
Views: 1186 - *** 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: 1174 - Avoid Being Scammed During Job Search - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2014 from Lisa ChapmanDid you know a job search puts you at a higher risk of getting ripped off, scammed, suckered, or “phished”? (“Phishing” is the term for fraudulent — but official-looking — emails that attempt to acquire information such as usernames, passwords, and financial details.) Online security firms ...
Views: 939 - Twitter counts when job searching! Hear what a CEO has to say. - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2014 from Lisa ChapmanYou have to pay attention to how companies are using Twitter to check out candidates for job openings when someone like Sarah Robb O’Hagan, the president of Equinox, says she doesn’t care about your credentials, she would rather see your Twitter feed. Seriously? By now all job seekers should ...
Views: 842 - Single Moms, What Would You Do With $1,000? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Jessica RectorWhat would $1,000 mean to you? Could it change your life? As a single mom, the decision to attend college may not be easy. You make a list of the pros and cons for going back to school. You really want to go. You know in the long run it will benefit you and your family, but you feel a financial ...
Views: 1120 - Do You Hate Your Job? Really? - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2014 from Stuart YoungAccording to Deloitte’s recent Shift Index survey, 80% of people are actually dissatisfied with their job. They hate going to work most days. If you’re reading this article I guess that includes You. What a way to live - I should know, because I was in that situation for the best part of a ...
Views: 1491(1 vote) - ***Three Ways to Accelerate Your Job Search in 2014 - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2013 from David Leigh WeberYes, there are a zillion articles on how to find a job, write the best resume, etc. This article is about something you may not have considered before — how to look for a job from the inside out. Being out of work, finding a job and/or working a job you hate can cause a ton of stress in your ...
Views: 1275(1 vote) - ***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: 1301 - 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: 1168 - Are you Living your Fashion or Passion in life? - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2013 from Merna Throne, M.S.I hope this finds you enjoying a beautiful Indian summer in your neighborhood. It is gorgeous here and I love fall. I have a question I have kicked around for some time now. Are you living your Fashion or your Passion in life? Fashion would be the equivalent of what is expected of us, we do it ...
Views: 1629(1 vote) - Are You Bold Enough? - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2013 from Jane CranstonRecently, my assistant, Naomi, shared a TED lecture with me. The speaker told an incredible story of a childhood riddled with extreme poverty, homelessness that was saved by love and encouragement. He spoke of taking bold moves to create an adult life of true abundance, contribution, and ...
Views: 1251 - Since you are going to be home, would you... - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2013 from Judy McKayPitfalls home-based workers face every day. Whether by choice or circumstance you now work from home. Fantastic! You have heard about the advantages of working in your pajamas, no more rush-hour traffic to contend with or parking places to find. Instead of leaving home and “going to work” ...
Views: 1163(1 vote) - Medical Assistant as a Career Alternative - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2013 from Antony GrenwhichPeople struggle to get a job they want to have. Sometimes, they can not succeed in an interview. Sometimes, circumstances beyond their control prevent them from reaching their career goals. And often they simply do everything to succeed and still fail to get a job at the end. Job of a ...
Views: 1342 - Moving Away From Home to Find a Job - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2013 from Dan ClarkeMoving Away From Home to Find a Job There is a really interesting book called “The Reckoning” by David Halberstam, which if you're interested in economic history with a focus on the car industry, especially the Ford and Nissan companies you should read. One part of the book I found really ...
Views: 2415 - Staying Motivated at Work - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2013 from Dan ClarkeLet's face it, no matter how much you love your job, it will usually get boring eventually, making you lose your motivation. When you do something every week, every day for weeks or months with very little change, it will wear on you, eventually ruining your enjoyment of it. So what can you ...
Views: 1079(1 vote) - Become A Professional Interviewee - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2013 from Danielle Dayriesyour work style and personality for the job opening. They are not looking for specific answers, rather to tap into your personality and identify your characteristics. Human Resource Managers take a great deal of time developing interview questions and techniques to successfully complete this ...
Views: 1445 - Weathering a Financial Crisis That’s Close to Home - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2013 from Michael BroderAn unfortunate reality of difficult economic times is that layoffs and cutbacks become business as usual. And economic crisis or unemployment can throw even the best functioning families into emotional turmoil as nothing before it has. With the current unemployment rate at 7.4% ...
Views: 925 - 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: 1055(1 vote) - Go and Get It - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2013 from Donald MitchellMany children are shy, which can make them more dependent on their parents. If a shy child wants something, chances are good that the child will ask a parent to get it … even if the item is easily accessible and in plain sight. Since most parents understand the importance of encouraging ...
Views: 1160(1 vote) - Work Up to Having the Best Career - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2013 from Donald MitchellPeople who want to lift heavy weights usually start with light ones. After that they gradually increase how much they lift. When their muscles strengthen enough, heavy weights that were impossible to lift at first are then raised with ease. Similarly, those who want to improve other ...
Views: 1135(1 vote) - 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: 1018 - Seven Lessons for Profiting from Gaining the Right Experience - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2013 from Donald MitchellAlmost everyone would like to be more successful in earning a living. Yet many people report that putting forth greater effort leads to actually accomplishing less. How can that be? Well, it takes learning from experience to become more successful. If you seek experience just by trying ...
Views: 944 - 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: 1102 - Reinvent Yourself: Change is a good thing! - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2013 from Monica CarrChange will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek. -Barack Obama Wow…what a great quote from our president! He is one of many influential people that have used change to move mountains and make a ...
Views: 703(1 vote) - Reinvent Yourself: Change is a good thing! - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2013 from Monica Carr"Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek." -Barack Obama Wow…what a great quote from our president! He is one of many influential people that have used change to move mountains and make a ...
Views: 697(2 votes) - Moving from I can’t… to I CAN! - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2013 from Larry CraneHow often do you tell yourself that you can’t do something? Believing we can’t do something is a belief that we can begin to challenge. If we believe, for whatever reasons, that we can’t do something, we will resist (with all of our might), in an effort to hold onto our belief. In the long ...
Views: 1325(4 votes) - It’s Never Too Late - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Have you ever had one of those days where you think, “I wish I knew how to do this, or I wish I would have gone there, or I wish I would have tried doing that?” Whether it is something like rock climbing, or learning a language, or getting a degree, it is never too late to do it. If there is ...
Views: 1473(1 vote) - Create a Miracle In Your Life – Be a Persistent Person - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2013 from Sonny JuliusFor those not really sure what a miracle is here is the definition in Webster’s Dictionary “An extremely outstanding or unusual event, thing, or accomplishment.” There are story after story of people who have been successful in their lives and being persistent seems to be one of the key ...
Views: 1037 - 5 Ways to Set Goals that Will Make You Happier - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2013 from Greg WeissYou’ve probably set goals for yourself in the past. Maybe you met them. But how did you feel while you were working towards them? How did you feel afterwards? Concentrate on setting goals that make you happy – you’ll be much more likely to achieve them, and you’ll enjoy the process as well. ...
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