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- Myths Related to Speed Reading - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from BAKUL SIKRIReading is one of the most valuable skills, which can be used by many professionals such as newsreaders, TV hosts or other artists. It is not all about just going through a couple of paragraphs, but it is also known for grasping the information accurately. Persons, who read faster and gain ...
Views: 892 - Does Time spent = profit? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Jacque MillerAsk yourself if the time and effort a networking event is adding up to the investment in time and money that you are putting in to attend the event. If it isn’t you may need to eliminate that networking event or group from your calendar and find one that is going to glean more business profits ...
Views: 1248 - What to see when choosing online university degrees? - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2011 from Brad HolinkaHigh school graduates put forth several reasons for choosing online university degrees against the traditional courses. The first reason is the cost. The cost of higher education has gone up considerably and this is a well known fact. Today an average income group family can’t even think of ...
Views: 566 - How to search top online schools? - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2011 from Brad HolinkaThere are certain factors to be considered when searching for top online schools. The first factor is accreditation. The online educational institution, you are going to enroll in should be an accredited one because only accredited education programs are recognized by the employers. When an ...
Views: 553 - Job Transition: Why the First Few Months Are Critical - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Marshall BrownCongratulations! After great effort and focused energy, you’ve finally landed a fabulous new position—one that is sure to advance your career and meet your work and personal goals in a way your old position never could. But don’t stop there. Getting hired is just the first step. You’ll ...
Views: 2207 - what on earth is life coaching - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from danny gormleyWhat on earth is life coaching? This is actually a question that I am asked most frequently and is yet still one of the more difficult questions to answer… “ In the past I would have had my three-minute intro speech ready in anticipation ” But the simple truth is this, as in Life… coaching ...
Views: 990(1 vote) - Work—is more than just a paycheck - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Craig NathansonWhat does work mean to you? Does your work align with your abilities and deepest interests? Is your work simply a way to earn a living? Do you enjoy your work so much you could do this work forever? Is Monday your best day of the week and Friday the worst because you have to wait until ...
Views: 2391 - Are You In A Panic? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Paula GregorowiczAre You In a Panic? Do you find yourself breathless and in a panic over whatever is happening for you right now? Stressed out in the middle of a career transition? Desperately grasping for new clients? You find yourself feeling a sense of urgency that is so great it chokes off ...
Views: 1181 - The One Thing All Employers (and Clients) Want - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2011 from Julia EricksonFocus on solutions, not problems. Solving problems is the one thing all employers - and clients - want. In the world of work, I find two things to be true: * employers want a job candidate who can solve their problems * bosses or co-workers want someone who comes up with the ...
Views: 904 - How to Use an Informational Interview to Get Hired - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Cecile PeterkinThere’s a lot of great job interview advice that’s available when you’re looking to get hired, but for those who are looking for a new job, sometimes the best advice isn’t conventional. One example of the less common advice involves looking into less common job interview techniques and options ...
Views: 725 - ***Thank you letters: A simple formula for uniqueness - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Judi PerkinsSending a thank you letter is as important as interview preparation. But they’re tough to write, so people either tell themselves that not sending one doesn’t matter, or they procrastinate until it’s too late and almost pointless anyway. Anyone who tells themselves that foregoing a fundamental ...
Views: 2166(2 votes) - Narrow YOUR Focus, Increase YOUR Impact - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Margaret MeloniI do not know about you, but every once in a while when I think about all of the different causes I could join I start feeling overwhelmed. We have so much to do for our planet, our creatures and our people. Where do I start? Where do I place my focus? How can I make a difference? Then I ...
Views: 1886 - Here's to Making a Difference! - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Helen RobertsOn Friday evening I finished work and headed out of the City to my house in the country. It’s about a two hour drive. Along the way I thought about the week I had and the people I worked with and the changes they were making and the impact it was having on their life. I felt incredibly ...
Views: 1290 - Factors that gave birth to accredited online schools - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Brad HolinkaAccredited online schools are the first preference of students aspiring for higher studies in arts, science, commerce and other subjects. An accredited school is authorized to award degrees in a wide range subjects that are taught in traditional schools. In this article, we will look into the ...
Views: 613 - Why online college courses are so popular? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Brad HolinkaOnline college courses include arts and humanities, health and medical, business and MBA, engineering and science, computer and IT, social sciences, education and teaching and trades and careers and all the subjects that a high school graduate could find in traditional colleges. Online college ...
Views: 1456 - Action Is Essential To Career Success - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Deborah Brown-Volkman, PCCAre you working on your career goals regularly or just thinking about them? Are you moving forward a little bit every day or waiting for the right time to begin? Goals don’t get realized on their own. They get completed and achieved when you are working on them. Work on your goals and you ...
Views: 1244 - Entrepreneur Creates Successful Automotive Repair Shop Direct Mail Business Model - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Greg SandsGreg Sands does not worry about where his next customer is coming from in any of his 20 repair shops across the country. The reason is, Sands who owns and operates repair shops in Georgia, Texas, and Colorado, is also the founder and CEO of Mudlick Mail, an auto repair service direct mail ...
Views: 3184 - Your Business IQ - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Jo Anne WhiteThere are times in our career that we need to take a hard look at how we do business and figure out if it’s time to make changes to get ahead. Why make changes at all? A blurred vision of the future, lack of productivity, ineffectiveness or the inability to get things done can be the ...
Views: 1622 - Is Your Personality Hindering or Helping You? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Robert BoroffEveryone knows certain personality traits are heavily desired by all employers. Intelligence, and strong work ethic are of course a plus in any industry. But what about those not so clear cut traits such as introversion,strong temperament and risk taking? How can you utilize your more ...
Views: 1154(1 vote) - Five Quick Tips for Effective Networking - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Julia EricksonNetworking to find a job is very effective. It works especially well when you make it easy for your network to help you. Here are some tips to do it for the best results. 1. Start with your "natural network." You have good friends, former colleagues, current colleagues you trust completely, ...
Views: 1007(1 vote) - Serious, Yet Quite Common Job Seeker Dilemmas - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Ken SundheimMany job seekers have similar problems that hinder their job search and push back their career progress. Funny enough, the main deterrent that prevents people from achieving the results they desire from their job search is self-fulfilling: Paranoia that they will not get a job coupled with a ...
Views: 1050(2 votes) - The Five C's of Body Language - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Samantha JohnsonFor our ancestors, split-second decisions made on the basis of subtle visual clues could be a matter of life or death. Today, first impressions still evoke automatic responses, which may or may not be accurate. Those automatic responses must be analyzed and filtered to ensure survival in a ...
Views: 4568 - Obtain Your Dream Degree Easily by Pursuing Online Degree Course - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from rammanohar prasadEarning an online degree is now commonly received as a probable academic qualification, which has seen it grow in popularity in recent years. The movement has also resulted in a wide choice of online schools popping up to offer more varied online degree programs. The online degrees provide ...
Views: 786 - Why accredited degrees online are so popular among students? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Brad HolinkaFor accredited degrees online, enroll only in the accredited online colleges or universities. There are many educational institutions that offer online degree programs duly accredited by the respective state governments. But beware of the fake or non-accredited universities that dupe students of ...
Views: 548 - 5 Steps For Changing Your Career The Easy Way - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Natalie EkbergChanging a career can be a daunting prospect, especially if you have never done it before. The following steps will probably apply to those of you who are considering more dramatic change – but as a philosophy, these steps can be applied by anyone. 1.) The most important exercise you need to ...
Views: 1116(1 vote) - The reasons for success of online degree programs - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Brad HolinkaOnline degree programs are a huge success and this is apparent from the number of students enrolling in distance education through online colleges. Let’s delve into the factors that contributed to the success of online education. The first factor is convenience of learning. Traditional colleges ...
Views: 601 - Improving Your Chances Of Topping Basketball Recruiting Classes - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Patosha JefferyFor a student trying to take advantage of the opportunities associated with college sports and potential scholarships, it could prove to be an incredibly competitive environment with all basketball recruiting classes. Many individuals can’t depend on the hope that they’ll be discovered by a ...
Views: 560 - Where To Find Senior Jobs. - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from Raymond AngusBy Raymond Angus Does finding senior jobs mean you have to know and understand some ancient mystical incantation to be successful? Or maybe you will simply have to settle for anything that the gods of chance drop into your hands out of sheer pity? Don't let anyone tell you that is ...
Views: 667 - Customer's Do's and Don'ts of Personal Branding - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Brenda BenceHere are a few “Do’s and Don’ts” to follow as you learn to craft and master your own individual customer-centric brand image: 1. DO: Take the time you really need to thoroughly define your desired personal brand. If you don’t know what you want to stand for, it’s 100% guaranteed your ...
Views: 1623 - Business Lessons from Prince William and Kate Middleton - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Karen Keller, Ph.D.There probably aren't many people on the planet who don't know about the upcoming nuptials of one of the most famous bachelors in the world. Getting married is a pretty big step in life for anyone, and doing it before the eyes of millions is thankfully not what the rest of us have to take on! ...
Views: 811(2 votes) - Gulf Jobs Vacancies - Resume Writing Tips for Gulf Region - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Andrew SmithThe Gulf region has seen a bang of jobs in almost all industries. The Gulf jobs are across in all industries such as production and manufacturing, oil and gas, travel and tourism, hospitality, healthcare and nursing, aviation and many others. Careers in production and manufacturing units are ...
Views: 2510 - Don’t Be a Jerk to a Jerk - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Margaret MeloniSometimes you find yourself working with someone and no matter how kind and compassionate you try to be, you still think they are a jerk. Maybe they yell all the time or they are condescending or a back stabber. It might be tempting to yell at them more loudly than they yelled at you or to ...
Views: 1463(1 vote) - Don't Lose Your Job Because Of Performance Review Tricks! - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Yancey Thomas JrI've talked about how important it is for the job seeker and employee to learn all they can about job evaluations or performance reviews. But, unfortunately this still continues to be a weapon many employers are using unjustly to discriminate, demote or terminate. If you are fired for poor ...
Views: 3198 - Difference between a Technical School and a College - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Jannet MathewsTechnical schools differ from a real college in several ways. Technical schools are aimed at training people to effectively do a specific trade. On the other hand, colleges and universities provide their students with a more well-rounded education. Generally, graduates from technical schools ...
Views: 796 - Harnessing the Power of the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Emma TylorWere you excited about the Law of Attraction the first time you heard of it? If you're like most people, you expected this great law to instantly change your life and when your dreams failed to materialize, you tossed it aside. Whether you know it or not, the Law of Attraction is always ...
Views: 1633 - Automatic lessons under the guidance of ADI instructor only - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from Andrew EwaldDriving is fun but only if you know how to steer a vehicle clear though busy lanes, highways and motorways. Running a car or SUV is not that difficult but one needs to have some Automatic lessons from a motor driving school. Cars have become a necessity rather a luxury in this time and age. ...
Views: 657 - Charlie Sheen's Great Advice For Job Seekers - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from Michael MercerCharlie Sheen uses two wonderful phrases that offer wise advice for job hunters. If people put these phrases into action in their job search, they will write better resumes, excel in job interviews, and get more job offers. 1. “WINNING, DUH” First, job searchers absolutely must apply ...
Views: 915(1 vote) - Find A New Life Coach in Your Computer - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. More and more people nowadays are spending lots and lots of money on personal development, and much of their spending go straight to what are now popularly called these days as life coaches. A life coach’s job is to help you pinpoint the areas ...
Views: 729 - How to Find the Job that Takes You Places and How Subliminal Messaging Can Lead You There - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. There is an unlimited number of amazing opportunities out there, and yet, statistics show that a surprising number of highly educated and talented people are underemployed. They have settled for jobs that are below their full capacity and their ...
Views: 728 - Advantageous online college courses - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Brad HolinkaOnline college courses have opened a new arena for high school graduates looking for higher courses that are affordable and time saving too. Online colleges provide a perfect alternative to traditional colleges. The brick and mortar universities are limited by their physical boundaries hence can ...
Views: 640 - Is there a Union for Models? Modelling Industry advice and support - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Joanna SherwellModel Success & ikon images Articles Copyright 2011 Is there a Union for Models? Modelling is one of those professions where things aren’t exactly textbook. You don’t attend a University or TAFE to be ‘qualified as a model’, and although there are hundreds of modelling courses out ...
Views: 6065 - Trapped in a Job You Don’t Like: Know What to Do - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. It’s the time of the day again. You’re forcing yourself to get up, drinking a number of coffee cup just to keep yourself fully awake. While in the office, you feel so stressed and tensed. You commit a lot of mistakes, and you start withdrawing ...
Views: 615 - Who needs to take driving lessons in Gravesend? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from Andrew EwaldLearning driving was never as easy from experienced ADI instructors as it is today. Now anyone above seventeen years of age can take Driving Lessons In Gravesend or in any other city in UK. There are numerous motor driving schools that boast to provide quality driving lessons at very pocket ...
Views: 538 - How to Achieve Your Goals As Soon As Possible in Your Business - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Dion DalyA lot of people believe that you need to finish your goals at a certain time. Ok a lot of this is true in many situations, but there are definitely many ways on how you can accelerate the course of your achieving your goals. You can accomplish the things you want faster by concentrating on the ...
Views: 951(1 vote) - Dear Career Coach-- I Need a Job! - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Peggy McKeeDear Career Coach: I’ve been out of work for a while, and it seems that it’s getting harder to get an interview. I keep applying for every job I can find, but I’m not getting any response. I think that my unemployment is hurting my chances, and it’s getting worse the longer it goes. What ...
Views: 1726 - Careers in Corporate Citizenship - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Debra WoogWhile many members of our connect2 community are entrepreneurs, many others are employed in the corporate world. If you have - or seek - a corporate, brilliance-based career in which you make a positive impact, today’s post is especially for you. Net Impact and the Center for Corporate ...
Views: 979 - Overseas Jobs - 18 Unique Tips Of Resume Writing - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Andrew SmithYour resume is your introduction to an employer or a recruiter.The resume is a collection of your professional life, your achievements, your abilities, education to summer internships and your publications to technical skills. It is serious that your resume includes anything that would help you ...
Views: 1091 - Bank Jobs – Resume Writing For Banking Sector - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Andrew SmithIn my life I have listen many times a famous quote which is, "first impression is the last impression". This is actually a very true line! The first presentation is your resume to an employer. Resume shows your personality and it has the summary of your present and past skills. When you get an ...
Views: 2441(1 vote) - Who can enroll in accredited online colleges? - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Brad HolinkaEveryone dreams of studying in renowned schools and colleges but these educational institutions have their limitations. Their physical boundaries restrict them from teaching numerous students. They can’t enroll even hundred students in a class but the number of aspirants is increasing with every ...
Views: 577 - Career Search Advice: How Clarity Can Change Your Job Search - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2011 from Elizabeth PearsonIf you want to get a new profession, you have to know what you are looking for, and why, to get the ideal career search advice, says Seth Kaufman of the Institute for Coaching. Dr. Kaufman talks about clarity as the most fundamental part of your job search. He says you must specifically know ...
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