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Recipe for Success in the Free Agent Economy - by Howard Sambol- Ready, Set, Go...Get Your Job Goals In Place - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2007 from Marilyn TellezReady, Set, Go—Get Your Job Goals In Place! What does it really take to set a job goal? Here are my two most important ideas. One is to know yourself well. Two is to know what your transferable skills are. If you’re willing to take any job, that is not a good job goal. (We all know that, I ...
Views: 2011 - What to Do When You Are Out of a Job - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2015 from Billy ArcementI recently received a call from the President of a firm with whom I worked as a consultant for a team building project. After many years in the upper levels of management and at an age where employment is most difficult, his position was eliminated. He was perplexed as to what he might now do. ...
Views: 2010 - Benefits of Taking College Courses Online: Math - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2011 from Sally BickerstaffAs the internet expands at an exponential rate, college courses online are becoming increasingly more common. Courses in all basic subjects are in high demand for students across the country. With all this reliance on online courses, it's no surprise that math courses have become abundant and ...
Views: 2009 - Career Change: Feeling queasy about changing? 5 ways to confirm you’ve made the right decision - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Dorothy Tannahill-MoranYou made a decision to change careers but you’re feeling REALLY uneasy. You can’t tell if you’re coming down with the flu or if that sinking feeling is your decision. Big decisions are always kind of gut wrenching but there are some things you can do to test your situation. 1- Did you make ...
Views: 2009(1 vote) - No Job is Worth Losing Your Health Over - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from Young KimI once had as an account manager for a dotcom company, back when dotcoms were still new, and just before the bubble burst. I was single at the time, and I worked close to 12-hour days, seven days a week, by choice. I was on a steady diet caffeine, and fast food. I had no time to exercise, and ...
Views: 2009(3 votes) - How to Get Around “Pharma Reps Need Not Apply” - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Peggy McKeeLife has been tough for pharmaceutical reps for the last few years. Massive layoffs and changing sales practices by Big Pharma companies have resulted in a flood of sales reps in the job market. But life gets even tougher for them when they run into job postings with “pharma reps need ...
Views: 2006 - Articulate Your Workplace Brand - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2014 from Jane CranstonOver this past weekend, I had my annual “lunch on the lawn” party, big long tables in the garden laden with fresh food from the local farms and the ocean. It is an event people look forward to, so no one ever turns down the invitation. Note to readers — invite people to lunch on weekends. They ...
Views: 2004 - How to Become a Flight Attendant Without a College Degree! - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from Ryan SproutJob Description: Flight attendants are protected by law to insure their own safety and security as well as providing the same service to the traveling public. The primary job are to ensure that security and safety rules are followed among all passengers, also make flights more comfortable and ...
Views: 2003 - What are the Steps in STLC? - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2019 from Shriv commediaWith the advancement of IT, many customized computer software and web software applications are developed and are introduced in the market. It should be noticed that all the software developed does not meet the set quality standards and parameters. For this software testing method is developed ...
Views: 2000 - Choosing the Wrong Career Path - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Maria HebdaDo you find yourself spending a lot of time ruminating about your past career decisions, wondering if you should have done things differently-if you should have made other choices? Do you worry that you wasted your efforts or made a wrong decision somewhere along your path? Let me reassure you. ...
Views: 1999 - Guide to Becoming a Computer Technician - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2013 from Nancy HigginsSuch is our dependence on computers to perform all tasks – from the most mundane to the most crucial – that it's nothing short of a catastrophe when your so far reliable machine suddenly stops responding. At this time, who's that one person who can not only resuscitate your computer, but also ...
Views: 1998 - “Unlock the Leader” within You: What Every New Leader Needs to Know - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2009 from Richard MagidDear Graduating Students, The time has finally come for you to move ahead and transition from your college, vocational, and/or technical education environments into the world of business. You may have already chosen a specific industry to “make your mark” and are facing the reality that the ...
Views: 1998 - Contemplating Career Changes - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2012 from Susan Commander SamakowThere is no doubt we are living in an economy that is more like a roller coaster than smooth sailing. If you find yourself in a position where you want to change jobs or careers or have to change jobs or careers here are some things to take into consideration. Financial Concerns Do I have ...
Views: 1995 - How To Create Your Dream Job - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2010 from Laurel DonnellanHow to create your dream job is a problem I have dedicated my life to solving for myself and others. I have always been fascinated with people who have ambitious dreams about work and make them happen. My grandfather was a self-made entrepreneur who built a plumbing contracting business with ...
Views: 1989(1 vote) - Use a Field Preceptorship to Get Your Next Sales Job - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2010 from Peggy McKeeA field preceptorship a fantastic way to boost your chances of landing a medical sales job. Also known as a ride-along or job shadowing, it's usually something we associate with students, but a field preceptorship offers multiple benefits for the jobseeker: * It gives you on-the-job ...
Views: 1989(1 vote) - Feeling Down? Change Your Sad to Glad - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Jonathan HuieDoes it feel as if the whole world is conspiring against you? Does it seem that everything that could go wrong is going wrong right now - and is directed against you personally? You got fired. Your credit card is overdue and is in collection. The bank is foreclosing on your mortgage. Your spouse ...
Views: 1985(1 vote) - CV Categories - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Churchill BrookIn July 1997 Fortune Magazine printed some quotes from real life CVs, including ' I have an excellent track record, although I am not a horse' and 'Let's meet so you can 'ooh' and 'aah' over my experience'. Both great sentiments and definitely attention grabbing, but not necessarily going to get ...
Views: 1984(2 votes) - DESTINATION AND OVERSEAS-EDUCATION - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2015 from mapmy studyStudying overseas experiences are life-changing, building students’ capacity to operate effectively as active and informed local and global citizens. This will enhance student’s options worldwide. Overseas education involves many considerations one of them is destination. When you decide you ...
Views: 1982 - 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: 1979(2 votes) - 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 ...
Views: 1976(2 votes) - How Do Med Techs or Other Lab Employees Transition to Medical Sales Jobs? - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2010 from Peggy McKeeActually, the first question should be: CAN med techs or other laboratory people transition from a technical role into a sales role? The answer is: it depends. The odds are low, but for those who can beat the odds, they'll likely be fantastic sales reps. It tends to be a love it/hate it ...
Views: 1975(2 votes) - The situation of Abroad Students Do Part-time Job in Foreign Countries - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Ann YangFor most students, the work is an integral part of college. In addition to cost of subsidies on the cost of living and lack of learning, it is a into the community, experience local life, a learning opportunity. However, for students to work in various countries have different policies and ...
Views: 1970 - Career Changes – Questions To Ask Yourself Before You Make Your Move - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2012 from Kris PlantrichExtensive thought should always be given to the expectations and ramifications of a career change. Whether you are an entry level professional or have been working for decades, a career change can result in major life changes. Although I heartily agree that you should love what you do, careful ...
Views: 1967 - Resume Tips from the Experts: Proper Resume Content and Format - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Peggy McKeeNothing is as much of a foundational piece of your job search as your resume. If you think of the job search as a sales process (and you should), then your resume is your marketing document. What does your resume say about you? Does it grab the attention of the reader like it should? Does it ...
Views: 1967 - I Failed the Personality Test – How Can I Recover? - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Peggy McKeeHiring managers often use personality tests such as DISC, Caliper, or Gallup to see if a potential employee “fits” in the organization. They may even have a benchmark of what a top performing employee looks like in order to compare and evaluate you. But what if you fail the test? If you ...
Views: 1965 - 6 Signs You Are Ready for a Career Change - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2017 from Estra RoellHave you been feeling out of sorts at work and wondering if you need to make a change, but not sure if now is the time? It’s important to self-reflect on a regular basis and not simply drift through life and career without awareness. Paying attention to the synchronicities and signs in your ...
Views: 1963 - 10 Mistakes Job Searchers Make - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2010 from Alvah ParkerYou've started a job search. You are excited about the prospects of finding the perfect job. Of course you have a concern about how long the job search will take but you want to make sure your job search is effective. Here are some mistakes you'll want to avoid. 1. No strategy - Someone ...
Views: 1961 - Practicing Good Time Management Habits During a Job Transition - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2009 from Cindy LoughranMost of us like routine. Life is just a little easier when the way we spend our time is dictated by external demands. When we have a job, we have a built in routine. We know just when to get up in the morning, how much time we have to get ready, when we need to leave to get to work at a ...
Views: 1959 - How to Build a Successful Career in Computer Networking - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2012 from Gurudutta MohantyNowadays, companies require several computers to carry out different activities. So it is a common practice among the modern organizations to connect and network multiple systems to facilitate information and data sharing. If you are living in Detroit and exploring options to build a career in ...
Views: 1956 - Transitioning to Another Career - Identifying Your Options - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2015 from Tracey FieberIt’s never too late to transition into another career. People of all different ages and with all different skillsets and professional histories change careers all of the time. It doesn’t matter whether you’re fresh out of college and unhappy with your career path after just a couple of years or ...
Views: 1956 - Wisestep - Recruitment Solutions for Employers - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Shiti SaxenaRunning high on spending and low on time in your employee search? Why not try posting jobs at Wisestep.com? Wisestep.com is a professional network that allows you to connect with your contacts, meet more professionals and communicate with experts. Any user can log onto Wisestep with a valid ...
Views: 1955(1 vote) - INSPIRATION IN TIMES OF ADVERSITY - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Gary RecchionMuch of my coaching and training work over the years can be summarized in a couple of words: “psychology” and “relationships”….I’m over simplifying it, but I’ve seen lives change and careers skyrocket based on one’s predominant thoughts (i.e. psychology…confidence/inspiration) and the strength ...
Views: 1950(3 votes) - Closing Your Business? Use Your Skills to Get a Great Sales Job! - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Peggy McKeeAre you closing your business? Whether the economy affected your decision to close, or whether you’re just ready for a change, the skills and accomplishments you’ve accrued throughout your time as a business owner can translate very well into a successful sales role for you! Many of the ...
Views: 1949(1 vote) - Would you like $1 million dollars now? - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Anthony BeachFirst a question for you.. Would you like $1 million dollars now, or a penny today, double it tomorrow (get 2 cents), then double that again the third day (get 4 cents), then double that again the 4th day (get 8 cents), and so on for only 30 days? If you opted to take $1 million dollars ...
Views: 1949(2 votes) - Contingency Recruiters and the Job Seeker: Some Caveats - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2011 from Ken SundheimThere are a few different fee structures that recruitment agencies utilize upon staffing job seekers in the United States. For instance, many recruiting firms will work on what is called a contingency recruiting fee. This means that the recruitment firm is paid upon placing the job ...
Views: 1948(2 votes) - ***Changing to your dream job doesn’t need to be a nightmare - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from David CouperNot many people have scored their dream jobs Recent statistics show that fewer than half the people surveyed like their work. That’s a dismal number and what is even sadder that even among those people who said they like their job there are even fewer employees who are in their dream ...
Views: 1942(2 votes) - ***Job Hunting Tips for the Over-40 Crowd - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from David CouperTime was that being ‘old’ in the job market meant 70, maybe 60. Now, when you hit 40, you can be considered ‘over the hill.’ It’s mostly because of stereotypes. Even though people are living longer and healthier lives, employers still worry that an older employee will cost more money for ...
Views: 1942(2 votes) - Changing Careers? How Can You Get An Interview? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Peggy McKeeChanging career fields can be daunting, especially in this economy when so many experienced candidates are competing for the same jobs. It can be hard to even land an interview—much less get an offer. However, with the right strategy, it’s possible for you to land the interviews you need and ...
Views: 1941(1 vote) - Customer Service Resume Tips - Maximizes the chances of getting your dream job - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Sandy DsouzaCustomer service representatives have to handle numerous job responsibilities. They interact with the clients in response to their queries and provide necessary solution. They have to handle the customer complaints and assist the customers in opening accounts for different utilities like ...
Views: 1935 - Jobs for the future: Diesel mechanic Professionals - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Aaron SmithYoung people eager to get quicker jobs, a job with excellent growth potential, a job that does not require five, six or more years of college should consider a career path in automotive technology. If you are interested in cars, you should find out about jobs for the future in the automobile ...
Views: 1935 - Mcitp Windows 7 Enterprise Desktop Support Technician Certification A Boost For Your Career - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2012 from Avan JackCareer enhancement is a very important target of every person’s life. People struggle for higher future opportunities and fulfill their aims by getting high level certification. But there are thousands of degree holders around the world looking for jobs with these certifications. So it is not so ...
Views: 1932 - So You Want To Be A Sonographer? - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Clifford BlodgettThere is a distinct difference between the fields of ultrasound and medical sonography. Ultrasound is the actual frequency that humans have the ability to hear and sonography uses frequency to create images. The person who works as a sonographer uses specialized equipment to help create the ...
Views: 1929 - New Job Success: 6 Steps to Start Things Right - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from Eugene Yiga“Normal is getting dressed in clothes that you buy for work and driving through traffic in a car that you are still paying for – in order to get to the job you need to pay for the clothes and the car, and the house you leave vacant all day so you can afford to live in it.” – Ellen ...
Views: 1922(1 vote) - Chuck Goetschel’s Personal Passion Formula of Self Discovery - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Leigh DesormoThe Personal Passion Formula by Chuck Goetschel teaches you the secrets of becoming wealthy doing what you love! This is getting a lot of attention because it doesn't try to fit you into somebody else's money making system, but it teaches you how to create your own! This is indeed a ...
Views: 1919 - Desperate Times Call for... Simple Measures - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Willie HortonFrom talking to clients in various countries, from talking to radio talk-show hosts, from following the latest news it could be said that we live in desperate times. And, as the old saying goes, desperate times call for desperate measures. No they don’t. What people need now is a sharper and ...
Views: 1919(1 vote) - Improve Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2012 from Matt KinsellaSelf improvement, and generally improving your life is something we should all be doing at most stages in our life. No matter how well I am doing, at no point have I ever thought "I've made it". You should always be thinking: How can you improve your life? Fifteen years ago I was in a hostel ...
Views: 1918(1 vote) - Do Recruiters Help You Put Together Your 30/60/90-Day Plan? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Peggy McKeeThe short answer is yes. A recruiter can and will absolutely help you put together a 30/60/90-day plan, especially an external recruiter whose paycheck depends on you getting the job. The longer answer is also yes, but you have to do your part in making sure that happens. A good recruiter ...
Views: 1917 - Tell Me about Your Weakness - by Submitted on May 26, 2013 from Niall CassidyOne of the most difficult questions in job interviews is: tell me about your weakness. Most people find it a very uncomfortable question to answer, because it may affect their image in front of their potential employers. After all, no employer wants to hire a worker who is careless, lazy, ...
Views: 1914 - Career Management: Top 10 Career Limiting Moves - by Submitted on May 31, 2011 from Dorothy Tannahill-MoranIf you’re reading this, you probably don’t need to worry too much about bad decision making or judgment. Most of the time, people who amble through life are barely making it, and give as much “thought time” to their behavior as a cow does. Nevertheless, it’s good to occasionally think about ...
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