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Recipe for Success in the Free Agent Economy - by Howard Sambol- Transition In Perspective -At Mid-Career And Pre-retirement - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2008 from Hyacinth Gooden-Bailey“Vitality shows in not only the ability to persist but the ability to start over.” F. Scott Fitzgerald. Change comes to us from every direction and we either get swallowed up by it or utilize it for our own advantage. That is easier said than done. It depends on the type of change. True. ...
Views: 2008(2 votes) - Business Manners Apply To Interviewers As Well As Applicants - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2008 from Lydia RamseyToday's job applicants are encountering a lack of courtesy that is all too common. Businesses are flooded with applicants for every opening and many are showing a lack of respect for job seekers by failing to respond to their applications. Most employers request resumes and other documentation ...
Views: 924 - R.E.S.P.E.C.T. - Your Client's Communications Preferences - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2008 from Lydia RamseyImagine this: you've worked for hours putting together the proposal that your prospective client requested and are finally ready to hit the send button. You envision the recipient checking e-mail immediately and contacting you within a few hours to seal the deal. You have a mental picture of ...
Views: 1026 - Professional Job Changer - I Found The Perfect Career And You Can Too - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2008 from Kathi Calahan, Career CoachI had to make a living, but my personal life was falling apart. I couldn’t concentrate on what kind of work I might like, I just knew I had to get a job fast. I was willing to take the first job that came along, just so the electric company wouldn’t shut off my household lights. Because I ...
Views: 1045(1 vote) - I Need A Job - Putting Your Spiritual Principles To Work For Your Family - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2008 from Kathi Calahan, Career CoachIf providing well for your family is one of your top principles or values, then you’ll want to know what benchmark perks are available today in the job market. In a recent CNN Money online article regarding Fortune Magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For, it was stated that perks on the job ...
Views: 1316(1 vote) - Best Jobs For You, Don't Get Left Behind - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2008 from Kathi Calahan, Career CoachAnn had it made, at one time. She and her husband had a million-dollar home, two lovely children and the world by the short hairs. Business was good. Well, actually, it was very good. But today, Ann’s husband is sitting in jail, her children are married and live out of state, she can’t ...
Views: 1055(2 votes) - What Do You Really Want To Do For A Job? 5 Questions You Can Ask Yourself To Find Out. - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Joanna PennSome people hate their current jobs, but they don’t know what they would do instead. Here are 5 questions you can ask yourself to find out what you really want to do for a job. Grab a piece of paper and jot down your answers to these questions. 1) What did you want to be when you were a ...
Views: 1178 - Change Your Career: 3 Stages To Success - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Joanna PennThe average person will change careers three to five times in their lifetime. Are you ready to change yours? Here are the 3 stages you need to go through to succeed: 1) Plan and Research: The key here is “Know Thyself”. Understand why you are changing careers and what is important to you ...
Views: 1202 - Passed Over For A Job Promotion - 4 Career Management Steps Before You Quit Or Stay At A Job - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Jane CranstonYou just heard the news - you were passed over for the big promotion. Now what should you do? Here are some simple steps that might ease the frustration, give you some insight and help you plan your next career move. Step 1 – Take a deep breath, assess the situation and ask yourself ...
Views: 2743 - Vocational Awakening And The Evolution Of The Soul - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2008 from Richard RobertsEach soul comes to the Earth with gifts. A soul does not incarnate only to heal and to balance its energy, to pay its karmic debts, but also to contribute its specialness in specific ways. Before it incarnates, each soul agrees to perform certain tasks upon the Earth. It enters into a sacred ...
Views: 927 - Careers aA A Crossroads-Where Doing Work You Love Is The Only Option - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2008 from Dawna JonesYou have heard it before. Do the work you love and the money will follow. Did you believe it? For people like Paula Dean, whose passion for cooking and culinary artistry runs the Food Network, her love; her work and her contribution to humanity are integrally intertwined. There is no ...
Views: 1254 - Cover Letter Advice And Cover Letter Examples - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Catherine JonesThe majority of employers require potential employees to submit a resume in order to sum up their educational and work background all on a piece of paper. Some also require a cover letter. Even if they don’t, it can be very beneficial to also include a cover letter along with the ...
Views: 1437 - How To Bounce Back Employer Rejection - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2008 from Laura Whitelaw"We regret to inform you that we have offered the job to someone else." It's disappointing to hear but if you get down about it too much and are not able to bounce back again, it will have an affect on your job search effectiveness. Getting rejected is all part of the job search process. It is ...
Views: 946 - Stand Out At The Job Fair - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2008 from Lydia RamseyThe job fair, once limited to the college campus, is quickly becoming a favorite tool of America’s recruiters. The thought of milling about with numerous would-be employers and hundreds of competitors can be overwhelming. If you go with a well thought out plan, a good attitude and your ...
Views: 964 - Top 3 Signs You Need a Career Change - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2008 from Kelli SmithMaking a career change is more than just changing jobs. For instance, if you don't like your boss or the co-workers in your accounting firm, you can get another accounting job with people you like better. But if you're tired of the numbers game, you may need to find a whole new career in a ...
Views: 1052 - Returning to Work After a Long Absence - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2008 from Laura WhitelawIf you've been off work for a long while to raise a family or for some other reason, you may be feeling a bit of trepidation about your future career prospects and returning to the work force. It's true that you may find yourself having to take a few steps back temporarily in order to get back ...
Views: 2695 - Five Steps To Switching Careers - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2008 from Laura WhitelawIf you are thinking about switching careers and are not sure how to go about it, here are some suggestions on making the transition. 1) Research Your Career Interests 2) Complete a Career Assessment 3) Determine Your Transferable Skills 4) Upgrade Your Training and Education 5) Craft a New ...
Views: 1011 - Bulk Mail Lists - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2008 from Melinda JanickiI am sure that you have thought about buying a mailing list at some point in your business. Or maybe you have already done so. If you havenft, you will eventually come across advertisements that read: g2,000,000 email addresses for $29.99. Click in the other direction quickly! Sure, having ...
Views: 1871 - Changing Careers: Which Career Path Should You Take -- Consultant or Corporate Executive? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2008 from Paula AsinofEvery time the economy expands or dips, executives who are tired, bored, displaced, or in search of above-market earnings come out of the barn in droves looking for "greener pastures". They frequently assume that their experiences running a "real" company qualify them to provide insight and ...
Views: 635 - Three Uncomfortable Interview Questions And How to Answer Them - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2008 from Laura WhitelawInterviews can be stressful part of the job search process. A way to alleviate some of that stress is to make sure that you are well prepared. Below are some common questions that people often feel tense about and sometimes need some coaching on how they might best answer them. 1) What are your ...
Views: 871 - Working With an Employment Agency - What to Expect - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2008 from Laura WhitelawThere are many benefits to working with an employment agency. It is a good strategy for tapping into the hidden job market and because they are bound by confidentiality, you can register with them and be assured that information about your search for employment will not get back to your current ...
Views: 1264 - The Military Transitioner - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2008 from Michael LevyCongratulations Soldier! You’ve survived some of the toughest battles – but you’re not through yet! You still have one final challenge ahead, the “Civilian Battlefield”. It won’t be easy, but if you listen carefully and pay close attention to my direction, ...
Views: 658 - Successful Career Change Stories From Real-Life "Second Acts" - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2008 from Kelli SmithConventional wisdom among professional recruiters holds that a typical American changes jobs between seven and ten times during his or her lifetime. However, a growing number of professionals have started to change their careers entirely, not just their employers. In fact, with career lines ...
Views: 1419 - Change Your Mind, Change Your Life - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from JOYCE SCHWARZGET A LIFE, NOT JUST ANOTHER JOB YES, you can change your life-- just create a vision and change your mind! With coaching, a great Vision Board and a new path lined up -- you can create the life of your dreams for you AND your family. Joyce Schwarz has worked with more than 10,000 people to ...
Views: 1989(3 votes) - Get A Life Not Just A Job - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from JOYCE SCHWARZBefore you consider your next job change or even career change, it's crucial that you look at the kind of lifestyle you want today and in the future. This career-planning time is also time to think about life planning. When I meet with my clients for the first time, before I ask them what ...
Views: 2415(3 votes) - Turning a Layoff into Success - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2008 from James ArmstrongBaby boomers are probably disadvantaged by being older. While our society, in both the U.S. and Canada, is largely beyond the point of discrimination by race, gender, nationality or religious preference, for example, I do believe there is an age-based discrimination that has continued among ...
Views: 919 - Successful Career Change Stories from Real-Life "Second Acts" - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2008 from Kelli SmithConventional wisdom among professional recruiters holds that a typical American changes jobs between seven and ten times during his or her lifetime. However, a growing number of professionals have started to change their careers entirely, not just their employers. In fact, with career lines ...
Views: 805 - The Talent Scarcity Myth - Responses To The Broadside On The Status Quo - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2008 from Toby MarshallIn February, an interview with Toby Marshall was published in Shortlist on the Talent Scarcity Myth. This is an industry magazine, and it drew a lot of Comments as for many in the industry, the belief in scarcity is like a mantra (not surprising given all the conferences and articles.) For ...
Views: 954 - How To Write A Job Transfer Request - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2008 from Michael LeeYour spouse just got a job and he/she needs to leave for another part of the country. Fortunately, your company has an office there. Now all you need to do is to know how to write a job transfer request. A job transfer request could be written for a relocation or if you want to go out for a ...
Views: 2681 - In Your Next Chapter, Caring For An Aging Parent - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2008 from James ArmstrongAs you begin to transition into the next chapter of your life, other considerations will begin to emerge on your horizon. Among those factors entering into your new equation may be the consideration of caring for an aging parent or parents. Q: "I can't get more job training because I'm ...
Views: 881 - Get A Raise - Five Steps - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Steve GillmanYou think it's time that you get a raise from your employer, but how do you go about it? Do it wrong and you may make things even worse. How do you do it right? Try the following five-step process. 1. Make sure you deserve the raise. It may seem too obvious to say that you should do a good job ...
Views: 772 - Top Secrets of Expert Resumes - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Steven Provenzano, CPRW/CEIPIt seems no matter how good we have it, we all want a better job. That means keeping track of job listings, networking, tracking down leads, analyzing potential employers and scheduling interviews. But these depend on other people, word of mouth, and the quality and quantity of job postings ...
Views: 1229 - Uncle Sam is Hiring - Immediate Openings - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2008 from Barbara AdamsThe federal government is hoping to hire almost 200,000 people between now and 2009. The perks can be generous and you don't have to live in D.C. The federal government is about to embark on a hiring spree, according to a new study by a nonprofit group called the Partnership for Public Service ...
Views: 831 - How Old is Too Old to Change Careers? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2008 from Leanna FredrichMany of the client's I work with in my Life Coaching business are in the age range of 40 plus. A belief which comes up often early in our conversations is the belief that maybe they are too old to consider changing careers. After all they should be slowing down. They should be thinking about ...
Views: 1725 - How To Attract Your Dream Job - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2008 from Laura WhitelawYou've probably seen the Secret movie by now or at the very least you have heard about it. In short, the Secret movie is about the Law of Attraction and you can use this law to draw your perfect job into your life. To get started, make a list on paper of all the things you don't want in a job ...
Views: 4654 - Create A Five-Step Plan For Job Search Success - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2008 from Roxanne RavenelFinding work that you love, that also meets your financial needs, doesn't happen by accident. It requires a well-thought plan of action and an intense level of commitment. According to April 2008 figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, the length of the typical job ...
Views: 1629 - Private Eye - How To Become A Private Eye - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2008 from Dean CaporellaThe world of the private eye offers people an opportunity to experience lots of variety in their job but becoming a private eye is not as easy as many are led to believe. In this article, we'll list six avenues you can explore if you're planning to become a private investigator. The private ...
Views: 2255 - Ten Keys To Choosing A Perfect Career Coach (tm) - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2008 from Dr. Miriam ReissYes, you can read some career books, take a workshop or two, and network, but that won't make you competitive in today's market. Consider the possibility that maybe it's time to skip your usual frugality, and hire a career coach to teach you shortcuts and help you launch a smarter campaign. The ...
Views: 1063 - Strategies For A Successful Career Change - by Submitted on May 28, 2008 from April MimsResearch has shown that the average adult changes careers at least 3 times during their life (and often more than that). That figure makes sense when you consider how much we grow over time and that a career spans at least 40 years. Over time our values, priorities, and interests change and we ...
Views: 1231 - ***The Stillness Experiment - by Submitted on May 28, 2008 from Stacey MayoWarm greetings to all who would like more stillness, peace and joy in their life. I started this experiment for a variety of reasons. the main reason is that I personally need more structure to remind me to be quiet. And I wanted to structure to be easy to use and not take a lot of time. I've ...
Views: 1844 - Moving Can be a Taxing Decision - by Submitted on May 26, 2008 from James ArmstrongSo, what motivates federal employees and others to move during retirement? While there may be other factors, this list covers a number of the considerations many of our fellow baby boomers and others consider important in making such a decision. First, we may decide to move because a specific ...
Views: 972 - The Shortage of People for Jobs - by Submitted on May 26, 2008 from James ArmstrongThere is a tremendous disconnect between what the professionals in the economic development community and the human resources community know about the job situation versus what the typical man or woman in America believes about jobs in our country. The most common misperception, in the United ...
Views: 950 - Your Interview Thank You Letter - Avoid The Biggest Job Interview Thank You Mistake - by Submitted on May 25, 2008 from Christy MurphyAn interview thank you letter is now a standard part of job interview etiquette. The novelty of sending a thank you note is no longer enough to make you stand out from the crowd. Why is this letter good, but not great? Dear Joe Employer: I enjoyed meeting with you this afternoon in regards to ...
Views: 1846 - Redeveloping Your Vision - by Submitted on May 20, 2008 from Bryan HeathmanOne of the most important things we can do for our businesses, schools, and organizations is to have vision. Vision being a clear picture of a desired end result that you are aiming for. However, sometimes, no matter how big our vision was originally, we find ourselves focusing in on the daily ...
Views: 1055 - My Dream Career Isn't Possible....Now What? - by Submitted on May 19, 2008 from Leonard LangHere’s a question I often hear: What should I do now that my dream career is not possible? For most, the answer is simple—stop assuming the dream isn’t possible and start looking for creative ways to achieve it. You’d be amazed at what we assume is impossible for ...
Views: 1461 - Questions To Ask At A Job Interview - How To Get The Most Out Of An Interview - by Submitted on May 13, 2008 from CK TanWhen you go to an interview, you expect to answer a lot of questions. But have you thought about the questions you should be asking? An interview is a lot more than a way for the employer to get to know you. It is also your chance to learn about your employer and about the position offered. What ...
Views: 1199 - How to Use Interview Portfolios to Your Advantage? - by Submitted on May 11, 2008 from CK TanCan you condense all of your qualifications, experience and personality onto a single sheet of paper? Of course not; this is why interview portfolios are such a great idea. An interview portfolio can be used to showcase your work and talents all of which may not be showcased properly in a text ...
Views: 882 - Should I Stay or Should I Go? Will Changing Jobs Really Make You Happy? - by Submitted on May 09, 2008 from Jim MantonShould you stay or should you go? Will changing jobs really make you happy? By Jim Manton - The Master of Transitions Does your Monday morning alarm clock immediately fill your mind with dreadful thoughts of going to a job you hate? Do you wonder how much longer you can continue going ...
Views: 1344 - Resume Writer - Does Your Career Hunt Need a Boost? - by Submitted on May 08, 2008 from CK TanHiring a resume writer can serve as a boost to your career search, but do you need one? If you ask a writer, the answer will no doubt be one sided. If you apply for jobs only to never hear back from the hiring manager, a writer will tell you that you need professional help. Before you hire a ...
Views: 764 - Seven Tips To Get Your Ideal Job... Faster And Easier - by Submitted on May 03, 2008 from Jeff Aulenbach1. Self-assessment is the first step to finding your ideal job. Assessment involves getting clear on your interests & passions, life goals, skills & knowledge, personal characteristics, internal and external motivations, and preferred work colleagues and work environment. If these personal ...
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