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- What’s Your Edge? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Karen KleinwortFor all those who strive to be successful in their professional lives, whether they work for a corporation or they are an entrepreneur, there are a few things they (or should I say you) definitely need to have in order to achieve and keep their edge. Having a vision is critical to being able ...
Views: 1182(2 votes) - Phone Interviews: 3 Essential Tips for Strategy, Cheating, and Following Up - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Peggy McKeePhone interviews used to be a practice only appropriate for out-of-state candidates, but now everyone does them. A lot. So chances are, you've either had some experience with them, or you will soon. You can get through them successfully every time if you know why companies rely on them and learn ...
Views: 2137 - The Hidden Job Market: Urban Legend or Reality? - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Peggy McKeeIf you've been in the job search for even half a second, you've heard of the hidden job market. But what is it? Does it even exist? And if it does, how are you supposed to apply for, and win a job you can't even find? The hidden job market does exist. It is made up of those jobs that are ...
Views: 1741 - The New Top 5 Resume Writing Rules - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2011 from Don GoodmanWhat used to work just doesn’t work in this market as the resume writing rules have dramatically changed. Seven years ago, when unemployment was 5% and LinkedIn and other tools weren’t prevalent you could get interviews with an older style resume. Today you must follow these 5 rules. 1. ...
Views: 1227(1 vote) - Statistics Homework Help - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from Monica GuptaThe normal distribution is one which appears in a variety of statistical applications. One reason for this is the central limit theorem. This theorem tells us that sums of random variables are approximately normally distributed if the number of observations is large. Normal distribution is one ...
Views: 699 - SEO as a career - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Vibha RaniIn India compare to United State, united Kingdom or Europe country electronic marketing is increasing day by day. Social marketing or Search engine optimization is a new medium to advertising and promoting the website. There are lots of people who even don't have any ideas about SEO and hardly ...
Views: 510 - Finance and Accounting Assignment Help - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Monica GuptaAccounting concepts: Money measurement concept: money measurement concept holds that accounting is a measurement and communication process of the activities of the firm that are measurable in monetary term. Thus only such transactions and events can be interpreted in terms of money and ...
Views: 711 - Schools and moral education which one is more effective - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from OSA WebmasterTwoBy about the end of the 6th century BC, the Vedic rituals and sacrifices had gradually developed into a highly elaborate cult that profited the priests but antagonized an increasing section of the people. Education became generally confined to the Brahmans, and the upanayana was being gradually ...
Views: 642 - How To Become A Crime Scene Investigator? - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Amy DyslexRole and Function of a Crime Scene Investigator With the authoritative bodies on statistics, in different countries, reflecting a rise in crime rates, work seems to be piling up for law enforcement agencies. According to the “FBI Report of Offenses Known to Law Enforcement”, in a city as ...
Views: 1115 - 4 Ways to Edit Your Resume like a Professional Resume Writer - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Don GoodmanProfessional resume writers take on the mindset of the employer and recruiter when crafting and editing resumes. To edit your resume like a professional, you have to develop a fresh mindset. If that means taking a break from your resume for a day or two before going back to it, that’s what you ...
Views: 1364(1 vote) - Hidden Job Market - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2011 from Paul R BaskinWhat Color is your Parachute has been a favorite "how to" for job seekers for many years with many reprints. It is written in an entertaining and kind of wise-ass manner that is really fun to read. That said, one of its continuing dialogues focuses on the Hidden Job Market. "All ya do" is to ...
Views: 950 - Education in China - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Robert VadodraChina is a beautiful country which invites young people from all over the world to visit it and have education here. Education in China means is becoming very popular because China is growing in technology to the extent that even the most developed countries of West are left behind. A lot of ...
Views: 1027 - Use the Lazy Days of Summer for Career Success - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Cecile PeterkinMaybe you’ve recently graduated, are in mid-career shift or are recreating your life after economic downturn - whatever your story, if you’re looking to launch your career to greater heights, there’s no better time than summer. While your peers may be thinking of taking the summer off from the ...
Views: 1147 - You Have a Multi-Dimensional Life Purpose - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Suzanne StrisowerCommonly people think that their life purpose means ‘something they are here to do.’ This is often a very nebulous and frustrating proposition for people because they don’t ‘know where to find their purpose’ or ‘how to know they’ve their life purpose.’ What happens if you have a life purpose ...
Views: 1434 - 7 Job Hunting Tips You Should do Before a Job Interivew - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Michael MercerJob hunters should do specific actions before each job interview. Here are seven job hunting tips that you should do before every job interview – to help you get job offers. When you use this pre-interview job hunting advice you will stand out as enormously more wonderful than other job ...
Views: 940 - 10 Mistakes That Can Ruin Any Interview - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Don GoodmanYour cover letter and resume has made a positive impression on a potential employer and they’ve called you in for an interview. Now you need to ensure the employer stays impressed with you and your potential in their organization. There’s an old saying that first impressions count – and ...
Views: 1273(1 vote) - How to Make an Event Program - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Irene C. ThompsonIt is difficult to put together any event and that includes creating an event program. Consider the following steps before seeking out the service for event program printing: 1. Event Specify your event. Is it a wedding? An Auction? A fundraising event? Or a board meeting perhaps? No ...
Views: 9375 - Taking Risks - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2011 from Marshall BrownTaking Risks What could be riskier than diving out of an airplane at 18,000 feet or climbing a glacier-covered peak or accelerating a racecar past 120 mph into a curve at the Indy 500? For one person it might be quitting a secure, well-paying job to go back to school. For another, it ...
Views: 1044 - Want More Job Kudos? Supercharge Your Work! - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Noelle NelsonYou’ve got your work down to a system. You’ve been doing it long enough so that you know what to do, how to do it, and get your assigned tasks and duties done well (for the most part) and on time (for the most part), regardless of whether you’re assigning your “to-dos” to yourself or you have a ...
Views: 839 - Honoring People You Don't Like - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2011 from Renee BarnowIn growing your business have you accepted people you don't like as clients because you believed you needed to? Sometimes small business owners are not confident enough to say no to people who they don't like even if the person fits other criteria of their ideal client. How have the business ...
Views: 1176 - The 4 Most Important Questions to Ask at an Interview - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2011 from Don GoodmanSo you’ve completed the process of searching for a job and sent out your cover letter and resume. Now, you’re invited to come in for an interview. An interview is a critical point in the job hunting process. It helps you and the potential employer get a sense of whether you are the right fit ...
Views: 1098 - Best schools list of Saket for child education - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2011 from OSA WebmasterTwoSaket is situated in south Delhi which is an up market residential area. The name Saket in Sanskrit implies a place that is close to the heavens and Saket was the ancient name of the city of Ayodhya. It has many happening places to stimulate the recreational interests in the people like the ...
Views: 864 - Medical Billing And Coding Jobs: An Expanding Field With Great Opportunity - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2011 from Mark WellmanAre you looking for the most reliable method to find the top medical billing and coding jobs available? Here we are going to talk about more about this subject and discuss exactly what you are required to know to make the most out of your training. If you are looking for medical billing and ...
Views: 671 - Turning No Someday Into A Yes - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2011 from Anthony CalabreseI was having a discussion with a colleague of mine about a week ago. He was sharing with me recent experiences his son had gone through in interviewing for internship employment for the summer. While the experience had not gone the way the son had wanted in that he did not get the position he ...
Views: 1527(1 vote) - The Secret Weapons of a Good Business Leader - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Karen Kleinwort"The very core of leadership is that you need to have vision. You can’t blow a hesitant trumpet." This is what well-known scholar Theodore M. Hesburgh said about leadership. Leadership is a very desirable attribute among successful people no matter what type of business they are in. And if you ...
Views: 1256(4 votes) - Placement Agencies - A Good Option or a Waste of Time? - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Ardra TaylorLooking for a new job can be stressful and time-consuming. In addition, many of us often don't feel well-equipped to take on the task alone. Whether you have been out of the work force for some time and are less than confident in your abilities, or are switching fields and are nervous to be ...
Views: 508 - Find Out How Much You Are Worth to Employers - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Don GoodmanHow do you know how much you should expect in a job offer? This is especially difficult for candidates to assess when one is entering a new field, making a career change, moving to a new location, or entering the workforce as a recent graduate. It is also a question you should have an answer to ...
Views: 2443(1 vote) - ***Interviews: Types and Structure - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Ford MyersOnce you've done your strategic networking, gotten some names and numbers, made some introductions, leveraged recruiters, and gotten referred to the right people in the right places, it's time to sit down and master the art of the interview. Let's start by looking at the phases of the interview ...
Views: 1125 - People Aren't Perfect - Neither Are Job Offers - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Ken SundheimSo, you're interviewing with a small business and it comes time to discuss your compensation package. How are you supposed to know your value on the open job market? In all actuality, that's very hard to know, because human beings naturally value their own worth much higher than the market is ...
Views: 999(2 votes) - *** Passions and Gifts - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Ford MyersOver the past several months, I have noticed that an increasing percentage of my clients have been expressing concerns about a lack of passion and meaning in their work. They will often say something like, "I know I'm lucky just to have a job, but I feel like I'm just going through the motions. ...
Views: 1097 - Immigrants have to make Sacrifices - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Vikki MungreImmigrants have to make Sacrifices By Vikki Mungre – Immigrant Coach Canada is a wonderful place to migrate to and settle down. A great place to have your kids grow up in a Global Scenario with a broader perspective on many issues. A country where you will meet people from different ...
Views: 4725 - Cleaning the Cookers, Iron Skillets, and Stove Well - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Matthew GoudgeThere are always proper steps when it comes to cleaning the cookers as well as the iron skillets and stove well. Cleaning them is not just washing them with water and detergent, but the kitchen steward also has to take into consideration safety precautions. This is done so as to protect ...
Views: 794 - Education in China - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Robert VadodraChina is a beautiful country which invites young people from all over the world to visit it and have education here. Education in China means is becoming very popular because China is growing in technology to the extent that even the most developed countries of West are left behind. A lot of ...
Views: 1169 - Aviation Academy – An Education Zone To Become A Pilot - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2011 from Rania RozaBeing a pilot is a career option that is filled with the thrill of soaring high up in the sky, the challenge of controlling an aircraft and the adventure of travelling to various places around the globe. For some, becoming a pilot is not just a career option but a thrilling passion as well. But, ...
Views: 818 - The Meaning and Essence of Leadership in Business - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2011 from Karen KleinwortChange is the only unchanging features in this changing world. Everything surrounding us changes with the passage of time to be in line with modernization. The ongoing business environment is no exception when it comes to this trend. Modern business is on a triumphant march through tracking ...
Views: 1710(2 votes) - A Challenge To Women Who Would Never Dream Of Presenting - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanAcademic and business presentations can be scary. Job interviews, investor pitches, sales calls all involve presenting. Presenting on video, in person, at a conference or as part of a panel discussion can be nerve wracking. To ace any and all of these situations, one must find out how to ...
Views: 1076 - Can You Really Quit Your Job? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanEscape artists. Retirees. Dream weavers. Can you really quit your job and live the good life? It’s unlikely that you’ll want to quit just yet…without the right set of skills. By now you realize that people promising ‘pie-in-the-sky’ deals to quit your job and escape the 9-5 are waving a ...
Views: 878 - Your First 100 Days—4 Fast Ways To Shine - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanYou got the job. After filling out the piles of paperwork, you have to wonder. Now what? How will you make your first 100 days so powerful that you make a great impression? Bravo! You did it. You got the job. Now, just imagine you have a private cheering squad in your court. Let’s get to ...
Views: 970(1 vote) - 4-Step Visual Storytelling: How to Build a Story that Connects - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanIn leadership, one-on-one, coaching conversations and even around the water cooler, we are constantly telling stories. Some work better than others. If you want to lead effectively, share ideas and motivate people to take action, knowing how to tell effective stories will go a long way to ...
Views: 1137(1 vote) - Could You Be The World's Best Visual Storyteller? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Milly Sonneman"I'm a numbers guy." "I don't think pictures do justice to my data." "I'm not charismatic in front of groups." Hey, I get it. Visual storytelling might look like a passing trend. Hang out long enough and it may just pass on by. Whoops. Not likely. Visual storytelling is HOT. ...
Views: 586 - Interactive Storytelling: 7 Alternatives For Slide Craziness - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanPeople connect with stories while presenting their businesses, proposals and ideas. Some people are born with an innate craving for telling their story with PowerPoint slides. Right? Wrong. While slides are a common tool for communication in many organizations, it appears that babies, ...
Views: 1273 - Five Ways to Make Video Presenting Easier - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanEvery time someone presents on camera, the experience is unique. But you may notice recurring obstacles that prevent you from concentrating, or enjoying the process. Presenting on camera is something that you can learn to do with confidence and ease. You can learn the skills from books, ...
Views: 729 - Lose a Little Weight, Your Results Win Big - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanYou don't need to be "the biggest loser," in dropping the most weight like the winner of the reality television series, to win big results in weight loss. Losing a little fat and flab from your presentation can have an extremely positive effect on your sales health--no matter how overweight your ...
Views: 590 - Distance Learning Is Unstoppable - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanIn today's global marketplace, distance learning is unstoppable. There are just too many great reasons to turn to virtual training. And an equal number of reasons to reduce onsite training--or create blended solutions. Just to name a few. Virtual training cuts travel costs; facility costs, ...
Views: 649 - It's Easy To Be Remarkable - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanMost busy business owners and professionals claim they don't have any time to create new presentations. If this sounds familiar, read on. You'll find out 5 easy short cuts to create presentations that people won't stop talking about. Time. Our most precious resource. Let's face it. There's ...
Views: 570 - How To Communicate With Global Partners - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanGlobal partners, distance team members and virtual vendors - all demand one thing. Effective presentation skills for effective communication. Do you have the right training to communicate successfully in a global marketplace? Just last week, a new coaching client approached me with this ...
Views: 696 - What Does Somebody Have to Do to Get Promoted Around Here? When You’re Feeling Overlooked at Work - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Elizabeth FreedmanWe all have our share of junior high school traumas, right? Here’s mine: Picture me, a somewhat nerdy (OK, extremely nerdy) student in my seventh grade French class, being told by the teacher that I didn’t have the chops to continue on to the advanced French class for the following academic ...
Views: 1739 - Accidental Networking: No Such Thing! - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Don TalbertI've been networking up a storm this year: a meeting here, a one-on-one there, and two or three evening events per week. I have been caught up in a whirlwind of activity as powerful as a Category 5 hurricane. I'm meeting lots of new people and narrowing those contacts down to the ones which ...
Views: 846 - Taking a Lower-Level Position – 4 Things to Know - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Don GoodmanIt’s easy to conclude that taking a lower-level position means putting the brakes on the career track or even taking a step back, but in fact, there can be a lot to gain in such a decision. Sometimes you have to take a step back in order to take a step forward in your career. There are a ...
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