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Recipe for Success in the Free Agent Economy - by Howard Sambol- 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: 1482(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: 1051 - 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. ...
Views: 1073 - Manifest your Dream Job Now using Flower Essences - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2013 from Meghan LaneWouldn’t it be amazing to know that you will be doing something you enjoy and getting paid for it? What would it be worth to you to stop searching for your dream job and be working in your dream job instead? Can you imagine what it would be like to have offers flood your email box and people ...
Views: 4445(1 vote) - The end of careers as we know them - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2013 from Ray WilliamsIn my Financial Post article, “In the Future, No One is Going To Pay You Just to Show Up,” I argued technology, for the most part, has not allowed us to retire to a life of leisure as predicted decades ago. The current reality is that we may see many people resigned to an extensive period of ...
Views: 2085 - Why Sap Certification is so Important for Your Career? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2013 from Avan JackOne of the most popular software in the IT market is SAP. So what is SAP and what is the reason about sap is so popular. What is SAP? SAP is the short form for Systems, Applications and Products in Data Processing which is developed in year 1972 by 5 German Engineers. Today sap is so popular ...
Views: 3042 - Job Change Advice for Midlife career women - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2013 from George DutchAs a job change expert, I first spoke to Maria Ford she was the marketing communications manager for a semi-conductor start-up company, and a confused and distressed woman. She was working at yet another high-tech start-up, her third company in four years. It`s turning out to be another bad ...
Views: 937(1 vote) - Making a Midlife Career Change as a Single Mom - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2013 from George DutchVera Adamovich was very motivated to make a midlife career change when she showed up at my office. She had that day signed a contract with another career development counseling firm, heard of me, and then signed up with my organization too. At the time she was running a home-based desktop ...
Views: 2620 - 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: 1124 - "Can Imagination Change Your Reality?" - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“Can Imagination Change Your Reality – See & Hear?” • 1. Michael, (my youngest son), “Which is more powerful, which do you trust more, “Imagination”, or your experiences?” • 2. “No question, what I see, hear, & feel,” Mike shot back. • 3. “Remember this: your three most powerful learning ...
Views: 1439 - "Can Imagination Change Your Reality?" - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“Can Imagination Change Your Reality – See & Hear?” • 1. Michael, (my youngest son), “Which is more powerful, which do you trust more, “Imagination”, or your experiences?” • 2. “No question, what I see, hear, & feel,” Mike shot back. • 3. “Remember this: your three most powerful learning ...
Views: 1758 - How Click Moments lead to Successful Career Changes - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2013 from George DutchNew services and products are being created daily. They seem to come out of nowhere and rocket to almost instant popularity. That’s what happened to Ben Silbermann and Evan Sharp who met for a beer in 2009 and discovered they both loved collecting. Click. Talking further they thought; Why ...
Views: 908 - It's Your Passion, Not Your Skills, That Get You The Job - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2013 from Marc DeBoerI've been noticing a trend with many of my clients when discussing interview tips, tricks and secrets; they all want to figure out how to tackle questions related to their skills. Now, without a doubt, you must be prepared to discuss your background and experience, that's a given. I want to put ...
Views: 1380(1 vote) - Tips on how to improve your resume - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2013 from Peter IzmailovCreating your resume is the first step towards getting that well deserved promotion, or landing the perfect job, and it require some special technique like you would need when doing business writing. Career sites often have very handy templates that are designed to help you along when attempting ...
Views: 1374(1 vote) - The Growing Demand for Dermatologists - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2013 from Harry RosenDermatologists are known as masters of the skin, they have invested a number of years in the examination of the largest human organ, the skin. Nearly all dermatologists supply skin care services which take care of men and women dealing with skin conditions, infections, melanoma or other ...
Views: 2139 - How To Convey Unemployment On LinkedIn - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2013 from Marc DeBoerLet's call a spade a spade, being unemployed can be quite stressful. Nothing ever prepares you for being unemployed which makes it harder to deal with. However, with the right attitude, you can navigate out the unemployment waters. Part of that navigational knowledge requires knowing how to deal ...
Views: 1321(1 vote) - The Payscale of Professional Dermatologists - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2013 from Harry RosenThe occupational demand for dermatologists is steadily growing year upon year, as it has been for well over 10 years. A career in dermatology is quite satisfying and provides a variety of features that make it by far the most difficult to health care field to penetrate. Training to become a ...
Views: 2181 - The Hypnosis of Social Conditioning - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2013 from Baridi TZSocial conditioning, according to Wikipedia, is “the sociological process of training individuals in a society to respond in a manner generally approved by the society in general and peer groups within society.” Owki dowki, now here is the definition of brainwashing from the same source, “…the ...
Views: 3427 - Dear Dr. Romance: She doesn't believe that I'm trying to find a job. - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2013 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: My wife she wil get angry very easily. Even for simple things she gets very angry. She always tells me to leave her and she wants to live her family especially with her mother. She tells me she doesn't want to live and mostly she hurts her self. The biggest problem is ...
Views: 1379(1 vote) - Unemployed and Looking For Work? Make Stress Your Friend! - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Dr. Michele BrennanUnless you've been under a rock for the past few years, you are aware of the economic problems that the U.S. has been facing. Although we are not the only country coping with this hardship, it doesn't make things easier. The majority of the population has learned to tighten their belts. Families ...
Views: 1319(1 vote) - Why No One Wants To Network With You - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Marc DeBoerHave you ever been to a networking event to realize that the conversations you're having are very short? Or do none of your contacts, friends, family, etc seem to want to help you? That's because no one wants to network with you! Why? Because you're a stingy networker; you only think of ...
Views: 899 - How To Become a Dermatologist - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2013 from Harry RosenDermatology is certainly an interesting field to work in, but to become a dermatologist takes a good deal of effort and determination. Dermatologists earn one of the highest salaries amongst health care professionals However, getting yourself to that point can prove to be a difficult task for ...
Views: 2900 - What You Need To Know About Cover Letters And Resumes - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2013 from Tina AlbertBefore an applicant can be considered for a job interview, the individual must first submit a cover letter and resume to the prospective company. Writing a cover letter and a resume is a critical life long skill that must be developed over time. Cover Letter A cover letter is the first ...
Views: 623(1 vote) - Unemployed? Good for you! - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2013 from Marc DeBoerDo you remember when you were being let go, fired or reduced? It probably felt like the worst day of your life or maybe even unfair and unjust. The reason I say this is because I recently watched a movie, Up In The Air, and it had a great a quote in it. George Clooney plays the main character ...
Views: 1110 - Grow you career with career development programs - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2013 from William DrexlerCareer development is an established gauge in tracking of career growth. It is also an extremely valuable way to learn own goals and weigh up the steps used towards achieving the correct career. The career progress plan is a step by step procedure that should be followed appropriately. It builds ...
Views: 645 - Has Your Passion Turned Into A Dreaded Job? - by Submitted on May 29, 2013 from Beate CheletteThe idea came to me after watching the Golden Globes. Morgan Freeman declared that he had never worked a day in his life for the last 40 years because to him his job is not work, it is his passion. Luckily I feel pretty much the same way about what I do. In the mornings, I want to get up and ...
Views: 1031 - 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: 1106 - 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: 1211 - How To Discuss The Salary Question In An Interview - by Submitted on May 20, 2013 from Marc DeBoerIt's guaranteed to happen to all of us at some point in our interviews; we get asked about our salary expectations and if you were not coached on how to answer the question, you can immediately disqualify yourself. The salary question can be very tricky because you don't want to say something ...
Views: 1153 - Tell Me about Your Weakness - by Submitted on May 26, 2013 from Niall CassidyOne of the most difficult questions in job interviews is: tell me about your weakness. Most people find it a very uncomfortable question to answer, because it may affect their image in front of their potential employers. After all, no employer wants to hire a worker who is careless, lazy, ...
Views: 1619 - Learn Leadership Skills - by Submitted on May 16, 2013 from Anne RichardsonIt seems that every decade or so there is some new fad the runs through the business world in terms of supervision and in the world of diversity management, downsizing, outsourcing, generational work conflicts and the information age, things are even more complicated than ever before. No ...
Views: 781(1 vote) - 4 Questions You MUST Ask If You Are Looking To Change - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2014 from Stuart YoungHi there, A while back when I was getting ready to launch my book 'How To Change Your Life One Day At A Time' I decided to create a street video to help promote it. I had only one question that I wanted to ask of many complete strangers. I wanted to document how different people would ...
Views: 1185(1 vote) - How to be Confident at your next Job Interview - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Mariah ShippFor all of your adult life you have been able to communicate and express your inner thoughts without any problem. You are able to talk to friends, family and colleagues in a calm and confident manor and going to an interview is not really any different. You are able to articulate what you want ...
Views: 1321 - What Are We to do if We Are Out of Work, Unemployed, and Needing Help? - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from Donald TilfordToday’s unemployment has created many problems for individuals as well as their families. The financial climate does not show any signs of things getting any better as well. The outlook may be grim, but there are things everyone can do to survive today’s hard times. It’s not rocket science, ...
Views: 712(1 vote) - Connections Make Dreams Happen - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from I Need MentoringIf you are constantly saying to yourself, “What in the world am I doing?”, then you probably need a change. Maybe you are working or studying or maybe you are just stuck doing nothing that is a big problem, but the biggest problem you have at the moment is unhappiness. Days are going by, time ...
Views: 999(1 vote) - Why You Need To Say My Name More Often - by Submitted on May 01, 2013 from Marc DeBoerI was talking to a prospective client yesterday and he asked me, "How do I make myself memorable in an interview or when networking?" We discussed a variety of tactics which will surely help him out, but there was one that stood out. We were talking about a specific chapter in How To Win ...
Views: 1203 - Are you sabotaging your job search? - by Submitted on May 01, 2013 from Lisa ChapmanThere are many minefields in the path of job searchers today. Are you successfully navigating them and reaching your job search goals? Here are 5 missteps that could blow you out of the running for a potential job: 1. Not asking a few questions at the end of an interview. Interviewers want ...
Views: 792 - Character Assassination – Ways to avoid! - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from Edward FeryThere is a saying in life, I do not know who wrote it, and I do can search it online but that will drain away the fun of anonymity. It starts like this ‘No one can discriminate your character unless you want it to be discriminated’. Character assassination is a concept that most of us go ...
Views: 10159(1 vote) - 10 Reasons Why People Love Their Jobs - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Marlene HaleyMaking a transition to a new career can be very challenging. Believe me, I know from my career counseling practice that for many executives and professionals who decide to make a career change, it’s often not easy. But when they finally decide that a dead end, toxic or boring job is no longer ...
Views: 1370(1 vote) - When it comes to career change, it’s the pattern, stupid! - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from George DutchI`m an idiographer. You might think I`m an idiot for saying so but idiography is actually the study of individual cases or events. And that’s what I do as a career professional. It is a proven, scientifically valid method for career assessment. I demonstrated this method in some detail ...
Views: 1243 - Job Search is Like Dating - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2013 from Jane CranstonI’ve helped people advance their careers, switch jobs, and change employers most of my work life. It is over a year since my husband passed away and recently I’ve decided to test the dating waters. Within weeks of navigating the dating scene it occurred to me that looking for a date and ...
Views: 1151 - 5 Hiring Myths You Want To Know About - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2013 from Marc DeBoerSometimes it can feel as if the hiring process is this vague, ambiguous, mystery of a process. Because of that, the rumor mill has been spinning hard producing hiring myths. I want to talk to you about 5 hiring myths that most people believe, but fortunately, are not true! Hiring myths done ...
Views: 1278 - Online Job Searching Methods - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2013 from Karrina DavisThe most popular way of searching jobs is online. The net helps not only the job seekers but also the employers or recruiting agencies. Another very helpful factor of this medium is that you can search for anything anytime of the day or night that you find convenient. Conducting your online ...
Views: 707 - How to compile a viable list of job openings online - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2013 from Karrina DavisOur weekly career tip takes into consideration the fact that job searching has changed lately. It wasn't so long ago when you only needed a couple of hours online to compile a solid list of jobs. Unfortunately, those bright times are gone, at list for the moment. Nowadays even browsing through ...
Views: 628 - So You Need Resume Help - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Marc DeBoerWe all ask ourselves this at some point in time, "Do I need resume help or not?" Why do we ask this? Because we all go through career changes in life and we want to land that next job. However, let me ask you this? If you wanted to have a procedure done, would you go to a doctor or do it ...
Views: 1027 - Defining Your Brand For The Interview - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Marc DeBoerDefining your brand for the interview can be tricky. When you sit down, you know who you are and what you can offer, yet how do you know that is the "right" brand to present in the interview? Or maybe, you've heard about all this branding talk, but don't even know what it means. Well, let's ...
Views: 999 - Why You Need To Research Before An Interview - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Marc DeBoerI had the opportunity to speak with a VP of Human Resources and I would like to share with you something I learned; her pet peeve with the lack of interview/job/company research. The interview research you do or don't do, can make or break your chances of landing the job. When speaking to the ...
Views: 1017 - How To Answer Today's Behavioral Interview Question - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Marc DeBoerToday's behavioral interview questions are designed to root out your experience in a particular area and see if it's relevant to the job you are applying too. I had the opportunity to ask a VP of Human Resources at a major pharmaceutical company what her favorite behavioral interview question ...
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