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Recipe for Success in the Free Agent Economy - by Howard Sambol- How Your Good Job is Killing You - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2013 from Jessica SweetDo you have a good job? You know, one that pays well and has benefits including a health plan and sick days? Well that good job might just be killing you. When I was a kid, I remember getting up one morning to go to school feeling like I was slowed down by 1000 pounds of chains. It took me ...
Views: 1121 - How Massachusetts Weather Can Help You Find A Job - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2013 from Jessica SweetIt's nearly spring here in Massachusetts, where I live. Thank goodness, because like every year here in New England, it's been a long winter. I'm tired of playing with the kids indoors, the freezing, slippery conditions, and cancelled school alerts. I'm really ready for green grass, ...
Views: 1045 - 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: 1512 - How Not To Get A Job - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2013 from Marc DeBoerWe are always focused on how to land a job that we will read any book or blog on it, but what about how not to get a job? What I mean by this is that we focus so much on how to do the right things, but never an emphasis on how to avoid the bad things. Applying To Every Job: When job ...
Views: 1385 - References Matter: Three Tips to Prep For Success - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2013 from Kristen HarrisReferences Matter: Three Tips to Prep For Success By Kristen Harris There is a lot to think about when applying for a job—prepare a great resume, write a compelling cover letter, dress appropriately for the interview, follow up with a thank you note—these are all things YOU need to do. There ...
Views: 872 - Finding the Networking Approach That Is Comfortable For You - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2013 from Anthony CalabreseA lot has changed in my life in the last several years. One of the realities is that most of those that I see or speak to on a frequent basis, I did not know less than five years ago. A change in career, change in where you live and a new marriage will do that to you. The change in career, in ...
Views: 983 - Learn How To Flatter The Interviewer - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2013 from Marc DeBoerI've been noticing a trend with many of my clients with whom I help to improve their interviewing skills; they think the interview is about themselves! They believe that they are doing all the talking and answering all the questions so why wouldn't the interview be about themselves? My response ...
Views: 1441 - Using Your Inner Guidance System - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2013 from Mariano Jauco“ Do the thing you fear, and the death of fear is certain.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson _______ You have incredible powers of mind and emotions that give you timely and accurate feedback in every area of your life. In this post, you learn how to “tune in” to yourself so you can make the right ...
Views: 1574 - *** Handling Difficult Interview Questions - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2013 from Ford MyersI have noticed over the years in my Career Consulting practice that candidates often get "trapped" in interview questions that are designed to make them say something negative or self-defeating (which generally leads to rejection). Indeed, job-seekers are not even aware of how negative many of ...
Views: 1341 - Are You One Who Always Says “NO”? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from Anthony CalabreseOne of the realities about our world today is that we learn of things happening around our world faster than ever before. There is not much that can happen that does not quickly prompt several internet articles, newscasts, videos, etc. in a matter of minutes. Often there are great pluses in ...
Views: 1181 - How to Move Upward and Onward - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2013 from Mariano Jauco“The only way to predict the future is to have power to shape the future.” - Eric Hoffer, 1902-1983, American Social Writer _____ Don’t Sell Yourself Short It’s not what you have but what you do with what you have that will determine your success or failure. Abraham Maslow, the great ...
Views: 1456 - 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: 1496 - Career Coaching Your Teen - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2013 from Danielle DayriesRemember your first job? Whether it was cutting the neighbors’ lawns, washing dishes at the local restaurant, or serving as a camp counselor, these experiences created an abundance of memories and taught you about responsibility, teamwork, and the confidence that comes with accomplishments. ...
Views: 1140 - Career Transitions - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Andrea ManafovWhen considering a career change, it’s important to ask yourself what parts of your job you want to change and why. Are you actually bored with your day-to-day job duties and want to learn something new? Does your industry demand long hours or too much travel? Does your industry or job function ...
Views: 979 - 7 questions every jobseeker needs to ask before making a career change - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2013 from Lisa ChapmanIt’s Sunday night and reality has hit - you have to go to work tomorrow. Your stomach starts churning, or anxiety is creating a headache or other stress related symptoms. You know you are not happy at your current job, but what are your options? What do you need to be, know and do to make a ...
Views: 1243 - Our Legacy – A Tool for Personal Development - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2013 from Mariano Jauco“It is well to give when asked, but it is better to give unasked, through understanding” - Kahlil Gibran, 1883-1931, Lebanese Poet and Novelist“ _____ There’s an old saying that goes, “If you don’t know where you’re going, any path will take you there.” The same is true of personal ...
Views: 1715 - 4 Tips For Getting the Letters of Recommendation You Want - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2013 from Marc DeBoerAre letters of recommendation still used today? In some cases, yes and in others, no. It depends on your level of experience and the type of job you are applying too. In today's world of high volume recruiting, recruiters are turning to LinkedIn for recommendations. Is there anything wrong with ...
Views: 1399 - MBA Divert Your Career Towards Management - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2013 from Siddharth GautamMBA is a Master's degree aims to train specialists who business in every major area of knowledge acquired businesses have the ability to survival and development of a strategic mindset. Knowledge of the main trends in the international economy, the ability to manage people, organizations and ...
Views: 1068 - Get Uncomfortable - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2013 from Deborah Brown-Volkman, PCCAre you happy in your career or just going through the motions? Do you know it’s time to act, but you don’t want to? Are you pushing yourself to do more, and be more, or are you too comfortable being comfortable? Making a change in your career involves work, and not everyone likes to do work. ...
Views: 1277 - 4 Words To Supercharge Your Resume - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2013 from Marc DeBoerAt some point in our lives, we all have to write a resume. Unfortunately, no one ever teaches you how to do it. What I would like to discuss with you are 4 supercharged resume words to help your resume get the attention it deserves. Word selection within resumes can make or break your chances of ...
Views: 1907 - The Biggest Interview Secret Revealed - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2013 from Marc DeBoerI feel that it is time to reveal the secret to having the best interview possible. Now, everyone has their own methodology for interviewing and that is great! I would encourage you to add this interview secret to your arsenal of interviewing techniques that you are already using. What is the ...
Views: 1454 - You DON'T need to be an expert to have a profitable consulting or freelance business - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2013 from Greg MiliatesI've talked to dozens of aspiring consultants and freelancers who delay, hesitate, and sometimes never start their business because they believe they have to be an expert to be a consultant or freelancer. WRONG. You do NOT need to be an expert to have a profitable consulting or freelance ...
Views: 905 - Careers That Provide a Helping Hand - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2013 from Ralph GomezThere are many of us that have a desire to help other individuals. In doing so, we are not only helping them to feel better but we are also helping ourselves to feel better about ourselves. That is why many people that are considering their future career think about the possibility of helping ...
Views: 1319 - How to Easily Land a Nursing Job Position - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2013 from James FraserFulfilling your dream of being a nurse won’t be effortless but it is definitely worth aiming for. A nursing occupation is amongst the most in demand professions these days. Key causes for the huge demand may well be the aging population not only in the US but all around the globe and the ...
Views: 869 - With Supply Teachers Reading Get the Best Job in Town - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2013 from Brent KortonIt would be not wrong to say that education is one such powerful weapon which makes every individual strong and confident. With the help of getting the best education you would be able to have great job opportunities in your hands. This is the reason that majority of parents are showing their ...
Views: 732 - Proven and profound stratagems on how to attain success - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2013 from Richard RiddellAt Exam Confidence, our physics revision courses will guarantee the following: Step-by-step revision & exam techniques that are proven to work; Exam success strategies broken down Opportunities to practice skills using materials which are exam board specific and unit specific; Small ...
Views: 872 - Reach for your childhood dream - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2013 from John UtahMy story is not unique. I found myself in my late thirties, jumping from one part time job to another. Ten years earlier I had found myself drifting closer and closer towards college graduation without any real idea what I would do with my life. In elementary school everything was so much ...
Views: 753 - Start Your Job Search Yesterday - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2013 from Marc DeBoerJob searching is the most important part of......finding a job! That's right, ground breaking news. Since we know this obvious point, than why do people spend so little time on it? Many people feel that because they either have good experience or a good degree that any company will give them a ...
Views: 1174 - What is Your Biggest Weakness- How would you answer this question in an Interview - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2013 from Catherine SternbergThis is a question that stumps most of us on an interview. In fact,it might seem like a trick question. It’s one way for an interviewer to see how you will handle yourself in an awkward situation. Would it surprise you to know that there are ways to answer this honestly and still project ...
Views: 871 - 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: 1496 - The World of Nursing – It’s Not What It Used to Be - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2013 from Taylor ThomasWhen nursing comes to mind, we can’t help but think of a profession dominated by women who wear white dresses and tend after patients in a hospital. However, that typical notion is far from accurate in the world of nursing today. For one, it is not at all uncommon to encounter a male nurse, and ...
Views: 1062 - Secret to achieving great success in your Science and Math related exams - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2013 from Richard RiddellMost students find Physics useful and interesting, yet a challenge when grasping the demonstration of showing the understanding of key topic areas. It’s easy to relate to our lives, existing industries and the opportunistic future of technology. The problem with Physics is the terminology and ...
Views: 1001 - 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: 1510 - How To Find Your Dream Job In 2013 - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Jessica SweetWant to know how to find your dream job in 2013? You've come to the right place! It's the time of year again when all of us resolve to quit this and start that. To be fitter, slimmer, and better looking. You're ready for change and that includes changing your awful job. If your ...
Views: 1340 - Help Me Find A Job I Love! Part 2 - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Jessica Sweet"Help Me Find a Job I Love!" Part 1 can be found here. If you haven't read it yet, you might want to start there. In part 2, let's talk about another "impossible" that keeps you stuck in a job you hate. It's too much work. Does it all feel like too much work to get from where you ...
Views: 1144 - How To Get Out Of Your Rut In 5 Minutes - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Jessica SweetHave you been feeling in a rut lately? Has life got you down? If everything seems to have lost its sparkle, it's time to get some of it back. Here's how to get out of your rut in 5 minutes. First, remember that being in a rut means life has become dull, tedious, mind-numbing, ...
Views: 1247(1 vote) - Best Interview Question To Ask Your Interviewer - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Marc DeBoer"If I had a million dollars put into my savings account and I didn't have to work anymore, what incentive would I have to work for your company?" Wow. What a bold interview question; I agree! I honestly believe that only someone who is practically guaranteed to get the job should ask a ...
Views: 2450 - Ways to Get Placed In Firms That Offer Graduate Careers - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2013 from Jennifer ObodoThe moment you step out of the college after completing your graduation, you might start having dreams about your career. But when facing the real world of a job hunt, you will realize that getting graduate careers is a tedious task and achieving the dreams is not an easy process. You will have ...
Views: 1250(1 vote) - Having Confidence to Ask for What You Want - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2013 from Debbi DickinsonI can’t even begin to count how many times I wanted something but the fear of being told ‘No’ held me back from even asking a question. I am much more confident today than I used to be just a few years ago, but it is still something I need to watch for. Work environment comes to mind ...
Views: 1301 - MBA Hospitality Hotel Management Degree is getting popular massively - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2013 from Sheila HaydenToday is no more a world of hard core professionalism. Students avoid being doctors or engineers, and have grown beyond that when it comes to taking decisions in profession. Earlier, parents had a narrow thinking of building their students up with science; no other subject existed for them. But ...
Views: 905 - Christmas Revision course at Exam Confidence - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from Richard RiddellExam Confidence’s intensive Christmas Revision course will focus on preparing students who have unit examinations to sit in January. However, for those students who are not taking unit examinations in January, it will serve as a re-enforcement and a summary of the material they covered in the ...
Views: 839 - Took a Career Break? 3 Tips to Help You Get Back to Work - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2013 from Lisa ChapmanDid your last job cause you to re-evaluate your career direction? Whether it was a toxic work environment, declining industry, raise a family, whatever the circumstances, you decided to take a break. And now you are ready to re-enter the workforce. Returning to work after an absence has many ...
Views: 1138(1 vote) - What the HR Pros and Headhunters Don’t Tell You About Your Job Search - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2013 from Rand GolletzYou’re looking for a new job. Either you have your eyes on a promotion with your current employer or you’re looking for a new job in a new place. You’ve read the “how to write a killer résumé” books, and you can talk at length about all of your functional responsibilities. It doesn’t ...
Views: 1699(1 vote) - How Photography Courses Can Launch an Exciting Career - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2013 from David AlexanderWhether you are bored with your current job, want to establish your own business or planning to switch to an exciting career, you can try photography training courses and see how it works with your plan. You can take photography as a hobby at first while learning the technical stuff. As you ...
Views: 1908(1 vote) - The Job Search Within - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2013 from Danielle DayriesAs you ring in the New Year this year and develop resolutions to better yourself throughout 2013, consider the area of life where you spend around 1/3 of your day… your job. Finding an enjoyable job can not only bring more happiness into your life, but also make you more successful in your ...
Views: 1111(1 vote) - Nursery jobs Cambridge for promising candidates - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2013 from Brent KortonHow a school would arrange teachers in short notice to keep its classes going? Answer to this question reveals a new trend in the education sector. Today schools and nurseries rely on teachers’ supply groups for filling their vacancies. A permanent teacher has many reasons to go on leave but a ...
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