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Recipe for Success in the Free Agent Economy - by Howard Sambol- Import Export Business Is A Small Business But A Big Picture In Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2011 from Qing Lin PetrasWhat Is An Import and Export business? Import and Export Business is one of most growing industry. There are 350,000 importers in the United States bringing in some $656 billion worth of goods each year. The top 1,000 of those importers account for 61% of the total import value-some $400 ...
Views: 3927(1 vote) - Interview Tips on Job Interview Preparation from a Working Sales and Recruitment Manager - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Stephen CraineThese interview tips on how to prepare for sales job interviews can be the difference between success and failure. These job interview preparation tips come to you from an experienced sales manager with over two decades of sales recruitment experience. They will help you to prepare the evidence ...
Views: 1536(1 vote) - Is it Ever Too Late? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Chris MakellThe prospect of coming to a point later in life where you look back to realize that “well that was interesting, but I wonder if…” is really sad to me. I’m not so pollyanna that I think everyone should just abandon what they’re doing now and follow their dream. That’s both reckless and stressful. ...
Views: 1003(1 vote) - It's Not Personal - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from M.J. RyanWhat’s happening right now is not because you’re bad or wrong or incompetent. It’s because the world is transforming at breakneck speed and each and every one of us must adapt to those changes as quickly and efficiently as possible. No one’s exempt.Age doesn’t get you off the hook. Nor does how ...
Views: 1267(3 votes) - 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: 1414(1 vote) - JOB INTERVIEW CONFIDENCE TIPS - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2019 from Doris HelgeQUESTION: Even though I have the right training and experience for a leadership position I want, I don’t have enough confidence to apply. Just the thought of interviewing makes my stomach squirm. I have good ideas about how I can make a positive difference as a leader but I’m stalling instead ...
Views: 3253(2 votes) - Kicking Off the New Year - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Kathleen BlakeOf all the New Year’s Eve celebrations around the globe, my favorite tradition takes place in Tokyo Japan. As midnight approaches, thousands of revelers gather in the courtyard of Zojoji Temple, a structure built over 600 years ago. The more modern Tokyo Tower looms over the temple’s intricate ...
Views: 840(1 vote) - Learning to Use E-Recruitment Systems, Leeds is Catching On - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2012 from David GilliesThere was a time when an employer found it easy to advertise for a new position which needed filling and then just sift through the applications which poured in, make a short list and interview the few most likely candidates. Although the theory is still the same, the practice now involves a lot ...
Views: 513(1 vote) - Make Your Next Interview Gangnam Style - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerIf you have not heard this song yet, please click here. This song was released in July of 2012 and is already a world-wide sensation. It has hit the Guinness Book of World Records for most likes for a YouTube video and has over 350+ million views. So why should you make your next interview ...
Views: 781(1 vote) - Make Yourself Recruitable By Working Smarter And Harder - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerYou want a new job or you are in transition, either way, how you can find a new job if no one can find you? It’s simple, you have to put yourself out there in order to be found. People believe that if you simply have a good LinkedIn profile and apply to a lot of jobs that it will click after a ...
Views: 769(1 vote) - Making a midlife career change - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from Frank BonkowskiMalcolm Forbes, founder of Forbes magazine, said: “The biggest mistake people make in life is not making a living doing what they most enjoy." It is the worst of times, it is the best of times In spite of difficult economic conditions and high unemployment, there is no better time than ...
Views: 1290(3 votes) - Making HVAC Your Career - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Bob HartzellThere are about 300,000 Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) professionals working in this country today, so if you are thinking about a career in the field it’s a big pool to jump into. Retirements and average job growth should result in consistent job opportunities. A little over ...
Views: 1084(1 vote) - MBA Hospitality Management Courses Gets in Demand - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from Sheila HaydenThe best stream gaining lot of significance these days in MBA is Hospitality Management courses. These days, Hospitality sector is taking a flight, especially in a country like India, and is coming up with numerous opportunities in terms of infrastructure, investors, capital and recruitment. ...
Views: 1161(1 vote) - Medical Billing and Coding Careers - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Bob HartzellMedical billing and coding can be two separate job functions, but increasingly the medical codes used for insurance companies are used for patient’s medical records as well. In many offices, the billing and coding function contributes diagnostic and treatment information to the patient’s file; ...
Views: 1297(1 vote) - Modern and Cost Effective Solution for Building Workforce - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from efficient hireCompanies need to hire employees from time to time. But apart from actual employers, some companies earn profit by helping applicants meet the right employers like staffing and outsourcing services. They need to deal with many applicants and doing it manually is time-consuming and less ...
Views: 617(1 vote) - NAVRATRI – THE NINE COLOURS OF OUR PERSONALITY - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2019 from Dipti DeepakDo you ever open your wardrobe and feel for a moment which colour will you go for today? Navaratri festival just simplifies this ordeal… It consciously provides you the feel and vibe for the colour that goes with you through the day! Colours can influence how you feel and how others feel ...
Views: 473(1 vote) - New House...New Business..New Life - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Teddy GriffinNew House...New Business..New Life Today, as I was listening to a motivational speaker that I really appreciate, he continued to drive home the point that we must continue to grow, continue to drive forward, continue to produce. He delivered a "message" that resonated loudly and firmly to me. ...
Views: 595(1 vote) - New Year, New Career: The "Power Plan" to Achieve Career Success in 2010 - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2010 from Ford MyersDo you hope to get your career on track in 2010, with more power and momentum than ever before? Even though we’re in a very challenging recession and a very bad job market, do you want to “buck the trend” and create breakthrough results? Are you prepared to create the focused and productive ...
Views: 1116(3 votes) - No Work Experience? You Can Still Create A Great Resume! - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Sarika PeriwalFor anyone who is fresh out of school or college and is looking to enter the job market, it could be an intimidating task; learning how to write a resume. It is natural to feel trepidatious of the task at hand, particularly because one has no actual work experience to speak about at this stage. ...
Views: 1453(2 votes) - Over 40? Out of Work? Make This the Best Time of Your Life! - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2009 from Craig NathansonTake a new approach Right now millions of Americans are either out of work, recently laid off, or afraid of being laid off. There are millions more, who simply work at jobs, which provide no meaning. They work only in order to get a paycheck. Stop feeling sorry for yourself Society ...
Views: 1253(1 vote) - 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: 770(1 vote) - Pursuing a Fashion Design Career - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Bob HartzellThe fashion design business is an interesting mix of showmanship and industry, of the art of design and the science of production and sales. There is much that happens behind the runway. It is important to understand that in the United States, the fashion industry is based in two locations: ...
Views: 3164(1 vote) - Recession- Finding Your New Purpose - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Chris ConnellWe Have A Purpose There is something inside you that craves fulfillment-inside all of us. Most of us were not taught nor encouraged to pursue a career that was meaningful to us. When the time came, we were most often pushed to pick something that would earn a good income, that we could stand. ...
Views: 1042(2 votes) - Registration for Job seekers on Jobma - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2016 from Ellen FehrRegistering on Jobma can give you the advantage you need in today’s fast paced digital market. Jobma is the industry leading video resume and video interview site. And if you are looking for a job then you absolutely need to be on it. Being on Jobma gives you many advantages. The biggest being ...
Views: 505(1 vote) - Resume Objective Statements: Tell the Hiring Manager Why He Should Read the Rest of Your Resume - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Peggy McKeeDon’t be fooled by people who tell you that resume objective statements are optional, or that you shouldn’t have one at all. Their reasoning is usually that objective statements fence you in and limit your job-seeking focus. I’m here to tell you that you need an objective statement on your ...
Views: 2881(2 votes) - Resume Tips For Fresh Graduates - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Sarika PeriwalSomeone who is a fresh graduate will obviously have a different kind of requirement for what to put in a resume and indeed could still be wondering how to write a resume. Free sample resumes are available for all purposes, including for fresh graduates and as people just entering the work force ...
Views: 3960(2 votes) - Scam free genuine online or offline home jobs - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2016 from prakash chandraWe have one year our school data in files. And now we want to convert that data in excel sheet. So that in future we can maintain that proper style. We have 4 files and in each files approx. 1500 a4 size pages are there. We will give you 750$ for 1500 pages. You have to make separate files for ...
Views: 558(1 vote) - Secure job in top-notch organization with finance degree - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Deep SinghFinance Degree is an important qualification in this economic stagnant era which is essential to deal any business in a well versed way. It is one of the valuable majors of master of business administration degree which opens many job opportunities in different sectors. A finance degree holder ...
Views: 1149(1 vote) - 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: 1252(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: 974(2 votes) - Stop Searching For The Perfect Job - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2008 from Delmae BowerIn these turbulent times, financial crisis and uncertainty...are you still searching for your perfect job? Here's the thing... Jobs are temporary things, often enticing on paper until you realise that as soon as you get comfortable in your position, it will change, your boss will change, ...
Views: 1414(2 votes) - Surprising (And Not-So-Surprising) Things That Hurt a Job Search - by Submitted on May 26, 2010 from Heather EagarA job search can be a complicated beast, partially because technology and individual industries have evolved to an extent that we don’t know how to keep up with their changes. Unfortunately, some of those changes, whether surprising or not-so-surprising, could hurt us along the way if we aren’t ...
Views: 1079(2 votes) - Take Paid Surveys And Prosper - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2008 from Leland MurrayGod bless free enterprise! There are more opportunities to earn a supplemental or even a primary income by simply offering your opinions and performing simple freelance tasks than ever, and this shows no signs of slowing down. This means not only a fun, interesting, stress-free means of earning ...
Views: 588(2 votes) - Talk is Cheap - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Paula GregorowiczHave you ever caught yourself saying the same thing over and over? Things like: I’d like to change careers or start a business... BUT... * I don’t know what I should do; I only know its not this... * I’m afraid I won’t be able to make enough money and do something I love. * I’m ...
Views: 834(2 votes) - The Dreaded Salary Question - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2010 from Michael TrustWe all have been there – an interview that seems to be going well and then out comes the 500 pound gorilla in the room – “what are you looking for in terms of salary”. There are a variety of ways to handle this and how you handle could make or break your candidacy. The best approach is not ...
Views: 705(1 vote) - The Executive Personal Brand Worksheet: 10 Steps to Defining Your Authentic Personal Brand - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2010 from Meg GuiseppiWith all the buzz about personal branding these days, perceptions and definitions vary greatly … and misconceptions abound. Tom Peters’ coined the term "personal branding" in his 1997 article “The Brand Called You” (http://www.fastcompany.com/magazine/10/brandyou.html) at Fast Company, where ...
Views: 3482(2 votes) - The Fear of Choosing - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2010 from Sally TempletonI’ve had many clients who want to make a change in their career but don’t know what to do. They have plenty of great ideas: on-line businesses, teaching, becoming a consultant, working for a non-profit, finding a green job. But they are afraid to choose one, because, what if they don’t make ...
Views: 1796(2 votes) - The Generation of 700 Euro and its Possibilities - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from Joanna VaiouWhen we were students we were looking forward to grow up, finish high school and then go to college. Joining college was a MUST. Having no experience of the employment market I remember myself impatiently waiting to join the famous generation of graduates that start their lives by being rewarded ...
Views: 1185(2 votes) - The Interview Game - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Jen PicicciHave you ever seen a book, a TV show, or an article about something that really, really caught your interest? Maybe you thought, "Gee, I'd love to be a barrel rider in the rodeo", or "I could be a world famous cupcake baker, too!". When you thought about doing these new, exciting things your ...
Views: 805(2 votes) - The Interview of your Life - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Justin HansenA few years ago I began to have that little itch that kept telling me it was time for a career change. I had been managing a company for a couple of years and I was bored, tired and had no motivation whatsoever. I had no idea what to search for so I did what I usually do, surf the web until I ...
Views: 1119(1 vote) - The Not-To-Do List: 5 Habits To Stop During An Interview - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerAre you getting interviews, but no offers? You have to stop, think and ask, "Is it me?" It may be and you do not even know it. Knowing your interviewing habits may seem tough, but with some practice you will be able to spot them. You simply need to make yourself aware of them, improve on them, ...
Views: 665(1 vote) - The Power of Networking - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Churchill BrookThe age old debate; is it what you know or who you know that is most important. I would say that 100% of the time who you know can and will open more doors for you than what you know. If you are looking to change fields, get that big promotion or sidestep into a new industry knowing the right ...
Views: 1000(3 votes) - The Silver Lining of Losing Your Job - 8 Upbeat Ideas - by Submitted on May 03, 2009 from Jonathan HuieCould there be a silver lining to the crisis of losing your job? Actually there are several. Understand that being downsized, cut back, or just plain fired isn't likely to make you feel good. It creates fear - How will I pay the bills? How long will it take to find another job that pays as ...
Views: 1426(2 votes) - The Truth About Physiatry Jobs - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2012 from Aliz QureshAlso known as rehab physicians, physiatrists are medical professionals who have the needed skills and knowledge in treating patients with injuries related to the nerves, muscles, as well as bones. Physiatry Jobs are quite challenging because this job requires a medical professional to work with ...
Views: 972(1 vote) - These Job Seeking Mistakes Are Not Getting You Hired - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerToday's job market is really tight out there. Job seekers are trying every tactic possible to give just the slightest edge against other job seekers. What you may not realize though is that those very tactics could be hindering your job search efforts. Job seekers need to learn the recruiters ...
Views: 767(1 vote) - Tips for Finding Success - How to Overcome Limiting Beliefs - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2012 from Ted BehrBelief - a principle, proposition, idea, etc, accepted as true; opinion; conviction Limiting belief – A belief that is held either consciously or subconsciously that serves as an obstacle to manifesting and attracting what you want; something that you believe to be true about yourself (that ...
Views: 1770(1 vote) - 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: 809(1 vote) - Top 5 Ways to Get Clear About What You Want and Bring it to You Faster - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Chris MakellYou undoubtedly think that it’s easy to be clear about what you want. Heck, what you want is what you want. No big surprise, right? It just shows up with a little effort. Well, you’re special! Most people get mixed results or don’t get what they want at all. Why? Because they aren’t truly clear ...
Views: 1048(1 vote) - Top Ten Tips for Negotiating a Job Offer - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Alvah ParkerOne aspect of meaningful work is being compensated adequately for the work that you do. It is important then to negotiate a good job offer. Several people have told me recently that they had job offers. I hope that means that the economy is improving. Some tell me they were willing to take ...
Views: 1354(1 vote) - Transferable Skills and How to Showcase Them - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Dan CoughlinDon’t believe them. When companies tell you they aren’t hiring because of the recession, don’t believe them. What they mean to say is that during a recession they are very, very discerning about who they hire and who they keep on their team. However, every company is always hiring as long as ...
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