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Recipe for Success in the Free Agent Economy - by Howard Sambol- Five Careers you can Launch with a Medical Assistant Degree - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Bob HartzellThere are close to 450,000 people working as medical assistants today, and they are scattered through a remarkable number of workplaces, job descriptions and responsibilities. The term ‘medical assistant’ is a catchall for trained personnel that assist in doctor’s offices, hospitals, clinics, ...
Views: 1220(2 votes) - Dental Hygienist School is a Two Year Track to a Great Career - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Bob HartzellAccording to the United States Department of Employment, over the next several years the dental hygiene profession is projected to grow at nearly three times the average rate for job growth overall. It is one of the fastest growing occupations in the United States, it provides a good income and ...
Views: 1668(3 votes) - Criminal Justice Degrees have Multiple Uses - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Bob HartzellCriminal Justice Education Today The criminal justice field in general has gotten more complex as have all businesses with the advent of technology. A quick look through the job openings listed within the Department of Homeland Security recruiting site lists positions for chemists, IT ...
Views: 1039(1 vote) - Is it the Recession… or Are You Limiting Your Possibilities for Your New Job? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Lisa BradleyIf you're a looking for a new job it can feel impossible right now… what if it’s not? Here are some steps to Un-limiting Your Possibilities, and getting a great job even during this recession. The biggest block people often have about their future possibilities is thinking that what they ...
Views: 789(13 votes) - ***Here are 3 Key Questions to ask your self before going into business. - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Sharon SaylerAs a business coach, these days I’m often asked; “I just got laid-off, should I go into business for myself?” It’s an interesting question because it involves more than being good at what you do. Technical skills do not a business make…I love the analogy a friend that owns a restaurant uses, ...
Views: 2254(1 vote) - Career Advice: Three Secrets to Telling Your Story for Career and Life Success - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Ed SykesWhen was the last time you received a job promotion? You are doing a great job at work but everyone else seems to get the promotion you want. You may even start making excuses as to why you are not getting the career promotions you deserve. Well, I ask you the following question: Did you ...
Views: 917(5 votes) - What is Your Purpose? Quotes and Questions to Help You Find It. - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Leanna Fredrich"Learn to get in touch with the silence within yourself and know that everything in life has a purpose." Elisabeth Kubler-Ross "Decide upon your major definite purpose in life and then organize all your activities around it." Brian Tracy "It's time to start living the life you've ...
Views: 1684 - Five Myth Busters of Changing Careers - Breaking Free to Reach Your Dreams - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Kathleen KingAside from the statistics about the sheer number of careers across our lifetimes in 2009, there are a multitude of new perspectives on career planning, and career options. Was it an option to be a network engineer in a small office when you were a youngster? How about a nanotechnology ...
Views: 2117 - 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: 1194(2 votes) - 5 Ways to Find Work in Bad Times - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Mark FooWhen the economy is really bad and there are no jobs anywhere, people are stuck looking for any type of job that can get them out of the horrible situation they're in. This does one thing to the job market; it increases the competition for all of the jobs that is available. You must stand out ...
Views: 1001(5 votes) - Thinking of changing your careers? - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Leslie Gail"Thinking of changing careers?" I see clients all the time who are unhappy at work and wish to pursue other avenues. However, they don't know how to get from where they currently are to where they want to go. They can clarify for me bits and pieces of what they would love to do, but then they ...
Views: 1173(1 vote) - Injured or Disabled? The Answer to Earning Income May Be An Affiliate Marketing Home Based Business - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2018 from Leon EdwardAn accident, head injury and spinal cord injury in my early twenties changed my live drastically and fortunately I recovered from it enough to look at new ways of earning an income. Initially after the accident a career change was needed from a more physical position as a foreman in ...
Views: 3086(4 votes) - How Can I Become a Physical Therapist? - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Bob HartzellA physical therapist begins the first session with a patient by going through a diagnostic procedure. A patient may be referred to a physical therapist after surgery, after an injury or as the result of disease. The physical difficulty that the therapist is to treat may simply be caused by ...
Views: 974(1 vote) - Mid Life Career Change – Tips For A Successful Transition - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Chris GallowayA good portion of our life is spent working, so it's important to make sure that what you do is meaningful and satisfying for you. From time to time, most of us wonder whether what we're doing is what we want to be doing and ponder the possibilities of another career path. Many of us reach a ...
Views: 1014(2 votes) - Finding Meaningful Work Starts With Self Awareness - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Alvah ParkerAbout three years ago I began to work with an Alexander Technique teacher. If you are not familiar with this technique it is a method of working with the body to insure that you are in proper alignment. People use it to strengthen their voices, get rid of chronic back pain, and improve their ...
Views: 975(2 votes) - How Continuing Education Online Can Brighten Your Future?Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from emma robertMost of us start on a career with no definite goal in mind. This can happen because of a variety of reasons like: i) You are young and immature ii) You are bugged of studying iii) The idea of earning your own money lures you and iv) You have no idea of your value and worth. This ...
Views: 704(1 vote) - Facing the Fear Factor - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Theresa BehennaDo you know what Billy Joel, Henry Ford and Lance Armstrong have in common? They never gave up. They failed their way to success with passion and persistence. One look at history reveals this is the single most common thread of all successful people - they faced their fear and did it anyway. ...
Views: 1557(3 votes) - Importance of Job Analysis - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Kapil DevJob analysis helps in analyzing the resources and establishing the strategies to accomplish the business goals and strategic objectives. Effectively developed, employee job descriptions are communication tools that are significant in an organization's success. The main purpose of conducting ...
Views: 9217(2 votes) - 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: 1189(3 votes) - I Lost My Job and I Liked It! - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThis afternoon I received a call from Peter Gould, the CEO of my company: ‘Lilou, I have bad news.’ He paused for a few seconds. It seemed an eternity. I had felt the tension in the company, and sensed something bad was about to happen, but nothing could have prepared me for his words: ‘Your ...
Views: 686(3 votes) - Health Care Career? Here's Nine Can't Miss Options - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Bob HartzellHealth care is the largest industry in the United States, contributing over fourteen million jobs to the workforce. It's an industry that is not going to be growing smaller any time soon - if ever - because of the aginig of our population and the increasing demands our seniors will be putting ...
Views: 1023 - Engineering Technology can be a Quick Career Change - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Bob HartzellEngineering technicians are professionals that act as a first mate to engineers, in all fields of that profession. There are electrical/electronic engineering technicians, civil engineering technicians, environmental engineering technicians, industrial engineering technicians, mechanical ...
Views: 1729 - Work Your Way to an Accounting Career - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Bob HartzellThere is nothing that requires more courage than a situation where you are unemployed and want to make a career change at the same time, so that you are never again in a position to be laid off. If you need to be working and starting from scratch on training again, you might look at the ...
Views: 799 - How To Drive Your Career Change - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Peter FisherIf your career has gone off the road, take control and drive back to job satisfaction with a direct approach. When you’re looking for that new job or a career move it’s easy to think that ‘they’ hold all the cards. But if you can change the way you think about it, you can get back in the ...
Views: 1067(6 votes) - How to become a successful mature age student - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Vanessa McCallumIf you have been out of the classroom for a while and are thinking of going back to study, you would be regarded as a mature age student. Fantastic - I'm thrilled that you are considering going on to learn more and improve your current situation. You are never too old to start learning again ...
Views: 2132(4 votes) - Taking the (I-Can’t-Believe-I’m-Doing-This!) Plunge: Seven Steps to Fearlessly Making a Career Change in the Down Economy - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIf you’ve recently received a pink slip or just want to make a career change but have (for obvious reasons) resisted, I have some news for you: The down economy shouldn’t stand in the way of your bright future. Take a few steps to show what a fearless fish you are and you’ll be starting at a ...
Views: 915(5 votes) - Ice Cream Flavors at Work - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Barbara WulfIt’s been a long day—started at 7:00 a.m. and finished at 5:30 p.m. My day? Helping human resources at a Fortune 500 company with notifications for the downsizing of production and salaried workers. So, how was your day? Some of us have had a day like this. Maybe you were notified once ...
Views: 1260(3 votes) - Making Hobbies Profitable A Boating Enthusiast Invents a Fun Job - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Geoff FickeWe have all heard some version of the old saying, “find something you enjoy doing and make your living in that field”. For most people that would seem to be easier said than done. Millions of these working Jane’s and Joe’s go to employment that is not physically, psychologically or financially ...
Views: 1286(1 vote) - Are You an Employee Relocation Realist? - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Sue StedhamAccording to historians the credit crunch started 2 years ago – August 2007. To some it seems like a lifetime and to others it only started yesterday. Whatever you feel, there has been a fundamental change in attitudes to risk and expectations. These deep-seated changes can be tracked through ...
Views: 990(2 votes) - ***Should I Leave my Job? - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from Garrett CoanMost of us have to work for a living. Since we spend so many hours each week at our jobs, it's very important that there is a good fit. If you have been feeling less enthusiastic about your work situation recently, maybe you have even begun to wonder if it is time to move on. Here are seven ...
Views: 1680(2 votes) - ***How to Recover from a Career Crisis - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from Garrett CoanIf you have ever experienced any of the following, you have had a career crisis: Loosing your job Being fired Burning out Not wanting to do your job for one more day A career crisis can be caused either by someone else (being laid off) or by your own feelings ...
Views: 1652(1 vote) - ***Recovering From a Career Crisis - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Garrett CoanIf you have ever experienced any of the following, you have had a career crisis: Losing your job Being fired Burning out Not wanting to do your job for one more day A career crisis can be caused either by someone else (being laid off) or by your own feelings (burning ...
Views: 1288(4 votes) - 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: 1187 - When is it Time to Make a Change? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Brian BruceStatistics show the average person can expect to change jobs three to five times in his or her lifetime. The typical restaurant manager will do so even more often. One reason for all these career changes is that restaurant managers often don't make informed choices. Often times many restaurant ...
Views: 1083(2 votes) - The Logic of LinkedIn for Networking - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Brian BruceFor those restaurant managers out there who are not establishing a business network on LinkedIn yet, read on. Many restaurant managers have discovered the efficacy using the site to develop business connections, as evidenced by the number of “Invitations to Connect” I receive almost daily. ...
Views: 1036(1 vote) - Employee Background Checks More Important than Ever - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Brian BruceAs I reflect back on my 23+ years in the restaurant business, I’ve seen a necessary trend slowly taking place. Restaurant companies are increasingly making background checks part of the hiring process as courts are increasingly holding employers liable for "negligent hiring," or failing to check ...
Views: 2702(2 votes) - Career Change: Are You Afraid to Move in This Economy? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2009 from Dorothy Tannahill-MoranThe buzz right now is that everyone is holding on to their current jobs with a death grip due to the grim economy. The overarching belief is that there are no jobs out there and for the ones that do exist, there are too many people applying. Let’s say some of that is true. What is also true ...
Views: 2709(1 vote) - 11 Tips to an Organized Job Search - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Lisa MontanaroSo, you are searching for a new job? Perhaps you are making a voluntary career transition. Maybe you have been laid off, or worse, fired. Regardless of the reason for your career move, one fact remains true: if you are conducting a job search, it is vital that you take an organized approach. ...
Views: 1562 - Licensing for Writers - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2009 from Gary GoldsteinWriters are now in high demand by Web site owners, affiliate marketers, and Internet marketers because unique content is what drives traffic and leads to better online business results. However, writers are also often taken advantage of when it comes to writing online content. Many Web masters ...
Views: 784(1 vote) - Peter Fogel's "How Financial Planning Can Help the Over 40 Crowd! (Psst! That's You!)" - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2010 from Peter FogelI've been studying and as a copywriter writing for the financial markets for quite a while now. Of course, I am not an expert, more than anything I come from school of hard knocks. So here are some aspects that you should think about when and if you want to take the prudent approach to financial ...
Views: 1483(5 votes) - Peter Fogel's "Self-Publishing: Your Ticket to Branding Yourself as an Expert!" - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2010 from Peter FogelWho are you if you have a book available for purchase? An expert? Someone successful? A smart marketer? All of the above. Reinventing yourself often requires a new life set of references. The doubts are out there. "Sure", the clients says (or worst, just thinks), you were successful as a project ...
Views: 2297(9 votes) - Peter Fogel's "How to Make the Leap from the Corporate World into Your Own!" - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2010 from Peter FogelStriking out on our own can be liberating and a bit scary. I don't know of anyone who has taken a real jump and regretted it, but I haven't talked to everyone who has either. I have talked to several who wound up going back to the corporate cubicles, licking a few wounds, but they still didn't ...
Views: 1458(5 votes) - Should I Change Careers? - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Jane CranstonMany people are asking themselves this question. Whether it is because the industry you know has lost its purpose (CD anyone?), your lifestyle demands your increased presence (twins!), or you are unmotivated, disenchanted, burned-out, under-stimulated, or just can’t face looking at that guy in ...
Views: 1496(1 vote) - Why learn market cycles in Real Estate? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from David LindahlIn order to be successful in the real estate business, it is vital not only to research, but to learn and to become familiar with the current market trends. Knowing the market cycles, you as a potential buyer, can make a smart investment decision by developing a strong market strategy. This ...
Views: 2028(43 votes) - Become a HUD 203K Consultant - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Rob LondonA 203K consultant is a professional who is responsible for advising clients on the complicated 203K process. They make sure the required paperwork is The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development approves 210K consultants filled out and filed correctly so that homeowners can obtain a 203K ...
Views: 3026(2 votes) - Ten Characteristics Of Meaningful Work - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Alvah ParkerIt seems to me if we are working 8+ hours each day, that work should add meaning to our lives and thus make us feel fulfilled, satisfied and happy. Leaders lead first by example (find meaning in their own work) and then by inspiring others to find meaning in their own work. What are the ...
Views: 1774(1 vote) - Traveling Hopefully: How to Lose Your Family Baggage and Jumpstart Your Life - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Libby GillBook Review Got family baggage? Then you need to lighten up your load with Libby Gill’s Traveling Hopefully: How To Lose Your Family Baggage and Jumpstart Your Life. This interesting and inspiring book covers every possible area of getting rid of the toxic family legacies and beliefs that ...
Views: 2054(2 votes) - Retirement Planning – Start Early & Enjoy Financial Independence - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from John AnnaEveryone retires one day so the earlier you start your retirement planning, the better for your future. It really does not matter whether you would be retiring in the next 5 years or the next 20, start planning now. That would definitely improve your financial future. The Need for Retirement ...
Views: 787 - Hate Your Job or Manifest A New One - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Nea Joy JusticeMany people spend their entire lives working jobs that they hate. Feelings of fear and insecurity lead them to do whatever is deemed necessary for survival. However, in this world of endless possibilities, there is no real reason for a person to waste their life away by waking up each day to ...
Views: 3148 - Are You Living Your Career Dreams? - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Charlene RashkowInherent within the human spirit is the desire for fulfillment, a longing to carry out our creative aspirations by reaching new heights of accomplishment. Yet, often the yearning can be suppressed by fear. Perhaps we aren’t feeling good enough, smart enough or able enough to pursue and fulfill ...
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