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Recipe for Success in the Free Agent Economy - by Howard Sambol- Become a Hairdresser – Earn Money While Expressing Your Creative Side - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Dan MorganIf you are looking for an exciting career that gives you a chance to express your creative side as well as providing an opportunity to meet new people then you should look no further than hairdressing. As a hairdresser you will get the chance to offer your clients a wide range of services from ...
Views: 1204 - How To Really Move Forward In Your Career - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Deborah Brown-Volkman, PCCPeople come to me all the time because they are unhappy in their careers and are not sure what to do about it. They tell me the reasons they don’t have what they want; the economy, their company; some are even honest enough to blame themselves. They are all facing tough challenges, either ...
Views: 1204 - The Realities of Becoming a Writer - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2009 from Rosamunde BottThe road to becoming a writer is not always an easy one, especially if you are not lucky enough to have a private income, or a partner who earns a good salary. If you have to earn a living, it will probably be necessary at some point to sacrifice your art to earn enough money to pay the ...
Views: 1204 - Career Change in 2019? - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2019 from Irene Gloria AddisonA Career Change in 2019? Here is the ‘How-to’ By Irene Gloria Addison It is a Brand New Year and some of us might have wished for a Brand New Career in 2019. Is it doable? Of course it is! Over the years, I have read several books and articles on Career Changing, but to my humble ...
Views: 1203 - The Killer Question - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Robert ShindellSometimes, the simplest question can be the most difficult. How many times have you been asked the following question? “So, tell me a little about yourself.” I've always been an advocate of getting the most difficult things out of the way first. So to help you prepare for job interview ...
Views: 1203(1 vote) - 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: 1202 - ***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: 1201 - 10 Steps To Escape The Job World And Create the Life You Really Want - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Valerie Young1. GET THE POINT – OF LIFE, THAT IS. How many of us will look back in our old age and wish we'd gone to more meetings or put in more overtime. The point? Despite pressure to "play it safe" by sticking with your day job ("...but dear, you have a good job, you want to be HAPPY too?") you have ...
Views: 1201 - Five Signs It's Time to Look for a New Job - by Submitted on Jul 21, 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: 1201(1 vote) - Starting a Business From Home: How to Start a Home Business and Keep It Positive and Prosperous! - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Suzanne GloverStarting a business from home is easy when you learn to use the secret that successful business people have mastered throughout the years. Using the Law of Attraction in your home business catapults your success in many ways. SUCCESSFUL VISUALIZATION: When starting a business from home, one ...
Views: 1201(2 votes) - *** Your Compensation Negotiation Strategy - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2015 from Ford MyersBack in September of 2012, I published an article in this e-newsletter titled, "Salary Negotiation: 21 Rules of the Game." The piece provided specific tips and techniques for increasing your salary offers. In this article, we're going to "step back" and take a broader view of the salary ...
Views: 1200 - The Worst Reasons to Quit Your Job and Open a Business - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from Ken SundheimThere are certain sets of drivers that lead people to venture into their own business. Unfortunately, a certain set of these drivers repeatedly ends in failure. I think that many people have a skewed view of entrepreneurship and the dedication, sacrifice, creativity and stress involved ...
Views: 1199(2 votes) - You Didn’t Get The Job Because Of Your Online Profile - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerWe have discussed on our website the importance of social media in your job searching efforts through avenues such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn. What we haven’t discussed yet are the important implications that they all can have on your career, both good and bad. Whether we like it or not…or ...
Views: 1199(1 vote) - Career Killers To Avoid - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2008 from Marilyn Tellez1. Not being productive on the job. 2. Not working at a job you’re passionate about. 3. Thinking that money is everything. 4. Having a bad attitude. 5. Not believing in yourself. 6. Not solving problems 7. Relying on others to get your job done. 8. Waiting for your employer to notice you. 9. Not ...
Views: 1198 - 5 Reasons to Give Thanks For Transition - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2011 from Paula TarrantThere are all kinds of transiton in life - some we think of as positive and some we think of as negative. The positive kind - like getting married, having a baby, moving into our dream house - can be a mixture of delight and dread, stress-inducing and thrilling at the same time. And usually, ...
Views: 1197(2 votes) - *** Follow-up Steps after the Interview – Strategies to Help You Get the Offer - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Ford MyersMy clients often express frustration after they’ve completed their interviews for a position they want. The common complaints include, “Why doesn’t the company call me back?” or “I feel like I have no power; all I can do is wait for an answer,” or “Can’t I do anything to make the employer say ...
Views: 1196 - *** 5 Tips to "Spring Clean" Your Resume - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2012 from Ford MyersSpring is just around the corner (starts March 20)! If your resume hasn’t been getting the results you want, Spring is the perfect time to “clean it up” and significantly improve it. Here are five tips to freshen-up YOUR resume this Spring: 1. BE BRIEF. Of the five main sections of a resume ...
Views: 1194 - Career Change Checklist - 5 Strategies For A Quick And Easy Career Change - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2008 from Sherri ThomasIf coming back to work after the holidays makes you cringe, then it’s definitely time for a career change. And if you’re ready to make a career change into a new role, company, or industry then this article is for you. There are five critical steps on the “Career Change Checklist”, and when ...
Views: 1194 - Tips for Bank PO Preparation - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Radhika SinhaBanks offer a wide variety of job opportunities to the youth of today. You will come across a bank in every State, in every Town, in every District. This is mainly due to the growing dependency of individuals on the banks for monetary comfort as well as monetary security. Due to the opening of ...
Views: 1193 - Watch Out for That Resume “Black Hole” Trap! - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Maria HebdaIf your resume looks as if it could have come from 20 years ago or it just hasn’t been put together carefully–with good attention to what your targeted employers are probably looking for–it most likely will end up in the resume “black hole” trap. The same goes for submitting it to employers ...
Views: 1193 - Becoming a Massage Therapist - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Bob HartzellMassage therapy has become a popular, mainstream form of relaxation. It is the most lucrative service provided in day spas, and almost two thirds of the practicing massage therapists today are self employed. A significant number work at the profession part time or as a second job. Federal ...
Views: 1192(2 votes) - Motivational Speaking 101 - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2008 from Craig HarperWhile I don't claim to be (anywhere near) the best Personal Development Speaker in the world, if you were to Google the search term Motivational Speaker you would typically find that my name usually comes out somewhere near the very top of the list of about two million matches. Now, let me ...
Views: 1192 - The 7 Secrets to Resume Writing and Business Success - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Marsha Petrie SueI was asked on a radio show what are the real secrets to getting a job in this economy. With so many people looking for employment, you must insure that your resume stands out. There are 7 secrets that will insure that you are the star that your future employer plucks out of the sky. Remember ...
Views: 1192(3 votes) - How to Hire the Right Employees the First Time - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2017 from Eileen O'ShanassyA great team is essential for high productivity in any organization. It takes time, money, and energy to identify and get the right employees on your side. However, with guidance, it can be a simple task for any company or hiring manager. Below is an article that will help you in hiring the ...
Views: 1191 - 7 Ways to Negotiate Successfully - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2011 from Anne GallowayMany people never develop their negotiating skills because they feel uncomfortable negotiating. The key objective of successful negotiation is to create a win-win outcome i.e. the result is one in which both parties benefit. 1. Be prepared. Know exactly the outcome you are aiming for and learn ...
Views: 1190 - 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: 1190 - Use Your Resume to Create a LinkedIn Profile - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Maria HebdaWhen I’m working with a new client and take a look at his/her LinkedIn profile (if the individual has one), I often see either a bare-bones profile or one that is clearly a verbatim online version of the client’s existing resume. Since he/she is usually coming to me for resume help, that’s a ...
Views: 1190 - Breaking Down - It Makes Breakthrough Possible - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Kathy CaprinoAre you a professional woman longing for a change? You're not alone. Seven out of 10 women today are facing a major turning point. After devoting years to building successful careers, they feel that their lives and identities no longer work. As a result, most are facing at least one of 12 hidden ...
Views: 1189 - Unmasking Truthiness* and Embracing Truthfulness - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Brad Taft*Truthiness was first used, in its satirical sense, by Stephen Colbert to describe things that a person claims to know intuitively without regard to evidence or facts. Our Wizardly friend and co-author of Return of the Boomers, Phil Newbold, offers examples of truthiness as it relates to many ...
Views: 1189(2 votes) - 11 Easy Steps to Getting Centered - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2012 from Sue FrederickIt's essential to our well-being that we learn to quiet the mind and control our thoughts. The most essential part of us – our souls, spirits, inner selves (use whatever term you prefer) is much deeper inside of us than our thoughts. We are not our thoughts. When we need to get clarity, to ...
Views: 1187 - 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: 1187 - Jumping Into The Void And Finding My Passion And Work - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2011 from Michele RisaLeaving my financially secure job and jumping into the void was the catalyst for finding my passion and work. For years, I wallowed in a position that was extremely lucrative with lots of perks, but was bereft of values dear to my heart. It would have been a mistake to continue down this ...
Views: 1187 - The Upside of Change in a Downsized Economy - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Theresa BehennaAre you tired of hearing nothing but doom and gloom about the economy? Perhaps you’ve recently lost your job and all you’ve heard is how many other people are out of work and are now competing for the same job. Don’t you wish the media would start focusing on some uplifting practical solutions ...
Views: 1187 - Complete and To the Point Understanding of Chapter of Dissertation Discussion - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from Donna SantosThe aim of argument, or a debate, should not be victory, but progress, Joseph Joubert According to this quote, if you got the Dissertation discussion chapter correct, you can be sure that you are heading in the right direction But how? Thesis argumentative sections are the baggiest ...
Views: 1186 - Graduating from college? The sky is the limit - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Joseph BelottiAttention college seniors: I am the voice of your not-so-distant future. I was once where you are now, sweating and worrying about my future, forced to answer the never-ending question from family and friends: "What are you going to do when you graduate?" The Onset of Panic I can relate. ...
Views: 1186 - How Investing In Outplacement Services Is Beneficial For Businesses? - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2021 from Avinash MittalOutplacement services are those who provide job search support to the candidates facing redundancy. Their aim is to provide practical & emotional specialist career coaching support that'll enable an individual to navigate the competitive job market & move into suitable new employment as soon as ...
Views: 1186(1 vote) - Getting Support in Times of Change - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Kathy CaprinoAs a coach and a psychotherapist, I’ve worked with hundreds of people each year who are going through dramatic change of some kind or another, and are in need of support from their families, friends, colleagues and others. We often discuss what healthy support is, and how it feels when we ...
Views: 1184 - You Wanna Do WHAT? - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghYou Wanna Do What?!? Are You Nuts? Because I blog about changing your lifestyle I have asked readers to comment about what they think are the personal barriers to chucking it all right now and living the ultimate family lifestyle. I want to thank all who responded. The honesty and palpable ...
Views: 1184(3 votes) - Role Of Acting School In Mumbai – How It Helps In Grooming Characters For Screen - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Ryan JessicaAspiring actors, directors, cinematographers, screenwriters, art directors, and many more people interested in being a part of the movies and televisions are coming into Mumbai. They start from their homes, from different parts of India, to get scaffolding in the ever expanding movie and ...
Views: 1182 - Finding your Passion... - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2010 from Robert ShindellOften, when you lose a job, someone will tell you, "Now's the time to follow your passion!" What does that mean? Are you out of luck if you don't have a passion? Does that mean it's time to find a passion? And what, exactly, does said "passion" get you? Fact of the matter is, this is typically ...
Views: 1181 - 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: 1181 - UNLOCKING YOUR POTENTIALITY - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2016 from Dubhe Ann KatalbasNowadays, to be a college degree holder is very important to many of us, for families who are dependent in education for their children to have a stable and high paying job, they are willing to bring their children to prestigious and expensive colleges and universities to attain quality ...
Views: 1181(1 vote) - 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: 1180 - Powerful beginning of a resume - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Dwain CelistanThe role of a resume is to provide the reader with a reason to call you. Therefore, all elements of the document need to differentiate you from other candidates. The first meaningful element of the resume is the Summary or Objective statement. In this market, the objective statement is far ...
Views: 1180(2 votes) - 7 Growth Industries to Consider if You’re Starting a Business - by Submitted on May 22, 2009 from Andrew RogersonIt goes without saying that starting or buying a business during a recession may not be the smartest thing to do. However, history would suggest you are wrong. Some of our strongest and most successful companies started during a recession. For example, Hewlett Packard started out of a garage ...
Views: 1179 - Making an Application - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Churchill BrookSo, you found a vacancy that you want to apply for. That is fabulous. You are so many steps nearer to your dream job now. Time to make the all important application! 'The closest to perfection a person ever comes is when he fills out a job application form' ~ Stanley J Randall However you ...
Views: 1179(3 votes) - *** Use of The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator in Outplacement - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2016 from Ford MyersBefore discussing how type is used in the field of outplacement, we should first define what the word “outplacement” means. It is: the career consulting services provided to an organization to facilitate a reduction in workforce. Corporate outplacement is actually a benefit that the employer ...
Views: 1178 - 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 ...
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