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- Role Play Job Interview Questions With a Career Coach - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Peggy McKeeYou know the drill for job interviews: research, prepare, and be ready for the toughest interview questions. Some questions inevitably trip candidates up. “What’s your greatest weakness?“ is a famous one. The typical advice you’ll find is to prepare for the interview by practicing your ...
Views: 5524 - Increase Your Job Happiness - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Jared BrownMost of us spend at least 40 hours a week at our place of work. That’s at least half of the average American’s waking hours each weekday. Why not make your time at work pleasant? Sure you have lots of work to do but studies have shown that if you are happy while you work you will be more ...
Views: 1057 - Finding a Job in a difficult job market - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Michelle RiklanRecent data is bad news all around for job seekers. The number of unemployed workers in the United States now totals 12.5 million with New Jersey’s unemployment rate equaling 10.1%, one of the highest in the nation. Today’s workforce holds little opportunity for graduating college seniors, ...
Views: 6620 - ***The “Bridge Job” Strategy Making Money While You’re in Career Transition - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2010 from Ford MyersIf you’re out of work now, what part-time or flexible work can you do to fill the gap until you land the job you want? If you’re fully-employed but concerned about losing your job, what sort of opportunities could you pursue to earn additional income, should the need arise? The “Bridge Job ...
Views: 1364(7 votes) - ***Funny Job-Search and Work Stories - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2010 from Ford MyersWinter was long and cold across much of the country, and for many people it was an extremely challenging period with regard to work, careers and job search. The news about the economy and job market continued to be negative and cynical throughout the season. But now, it’s April. Spring has ...
Views: 1931(3 votes) - If You’re Thinking of Checking that Blackberry in a Meeting, Don’t! - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2010 from Marsha EganWe’ve all done it. The meeting is going on and on. Your boss is rambling. You “get” the gist of the concept. You’re bored. Your mind drifts. Hmmm. Wonder what newfound treasure has appeared in my PDA? Who will notice if you sneak a peek? Your boss will. Others in the meeting will. ...
Views: 1082 - Job Interview and the Importance of Following Up - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2010 from James TomersonNo one can deny the importance of following up after a job interview. What happens after an interview is just as critical as what happens during an interview. There are more reasons than one to ask you to follow up after an interview. Jobseekers need to equip themselves with all the tips and ...
Views: 3444 - Career Counseling For Teenagers - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraJust like everything else in life, if you want to do something the right or proper way, you have to know the basics in order to succeed. You cannot add up 100+100 until you know that 1+1=2. The same goes for finding your first job in high school; you got to have the basics. A friend of mine ...
Views: 1041 - The “TMI” Trend: Discretion equals professionalism in today’s workplace - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Sarah HathornToday with all the personally revealing reality shows on TV and the sharing of way too much private and intimate information on social media sites the trend for Too Much Information (TMI) is naturally spreading into the workplace. More and more professionals are getting caught in the trap of ...
Views: 1745 - How to Get Into Medical Sales Even If You Have No Experience - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Peggy McKeeAs a medical sales recruiter, I get almost daily inquiries from people who would like to be in medical sales even though they have no sales background and want to know what they should do. I’m never surprised to get these calls. Medical sales is (I think) the top tier of sales categories, and ...
Views: 11348(4 votes) - ReCareer in the second-half of life - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2010 from Barbara WulfAh, Spring! Time for renewal, regrowth, ReCareer. ReCareer? What’s that about? ReCareering is about finding authentic work in the second half of life. I decided to learn more about the process of recareering recently with Richard P. Johnson PhD, author of ReCareer, Finding Your Authentic ...
Views: 2024 - Content is the Key to an Effective Cover Letter - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryFor a professional position, the initial application process demands two essential documents: the cover letter and the resume. Yet, the cover letter contributes more on the success rate of an applicant in passing the preliminary round than the resume. The resume serves to back up the points you ...
Views: 1102(2 votes) - Is Your Life Messing With Your Mind? Letting Your Natural Skills Take the Lead - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from Gary JordanThe late Jim Rohn was once asked by a group of psychiatrists what single thing he thought most messed with the mind. His answer was “not becoming all that you can be”. Building on his answer, I would add that it is impossible to become all that you can be if you are trying to build your life ...
Views: 871 - Career Advice to Be Promotable - 7 Critical Success Factors to Get the Job Promotion - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2010 from Tanya SmithCareer development plans of the past have been way overrated. You are promised one thing and you end up without being selected for the job, or maybe even for an interview. Would you like to know the real success secrets used by working women and men to get the job promotion? Read on to ...
Views: 3261 - My Personal Passion: Presenting the ABCs of Corporate Presence - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Sarah HathornCustomizing and designing corporate programs to help organizations take their businesses to the next level is one of my great passions. Large, successful companies always understand that people are their most valuable asset. But not all of them train their personnel about how to positively ...
Views: 1209(1 vote) - How to Express Professional Image Concerns to Your Employees - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Sarah HathornLately it seems that almost every day I hear from a human resource professional who is struggling to talk with someone in their organization about their image. Personal image can be a very private, personal, and difficult thing to talk about, after all. Who among us wants to find out that our ...
Views: 1482(2 votes) - Write a Cover Letter Tips: Your Secret Guide to landing a Job - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryNo matter how you look at it, the cover letter is still the fundamental key to your job hunting success. In general, resumes act as support to your cover letter. Since the letter should be as compact and short as possible, you are hindered to write everything in it. Alternatively, you integrate ...
Views: 697(1 vote) - How To Write a Cover Letter for Success - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryYou should be aware that the cover letter is the fundamental step to a great career. The path to your success depends first on how well written your cover letter is. Depending on the construction and message of your letter, you can either grab the employer’s attention or not. However if you ...
Views: 821(1 vote) - What Makes You Come Alive? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Paula GregorowiczHarold Whitman wrote: "Don’t ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and then go and do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive." Do you know what makes you come alive? Or, like so many of us have you lost sight of that "zing", ...
Views: 2047(2 votes) - How Social Media Sites Change the Course of Job Hunting - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryHunting for the right job is a timely process. In order for you to acquire information such as job availability, you should try to look at advertisement boards or make a directly call to the company. Oftentimes, the information will only be transmitted on to you through words of mouth. Even ...
Views: 716(1 vote) - The Real Deal On How To Start Your Home Based Business Opportunity - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2010 from Daniel HerznerMost of the information you'll find online about home based business opportunities these days will rehash a lot of the same old stuff. You'll hear such things as how great it is to be your own boss, time flexibility, freedom from the alarm clock and so on. You've heard all of this stuff a ...
Views: 1467(2 votes) - 10 steps to a more fulfilling life after 40! - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2010 from Craig NathansonI get asked a lot what it is like to live a self-described authentic life filled with happiness, joy, fulfillment, and a sense of making a contribution. So with this article I decided to share what I do. Try out these steps for yourself and you will also see an emerging life which works better ...
Views: 1429 - 7+1 Tips for Working Moms - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2010 from Erika KalmarTip #1 – Accept the imperfect! Many Moms (especially after the first child) want to do everything perfect. They want to do a perfect job at work, with the child, at home and with their husband. They just want to be perfect everywhere and with everyone. But what happens is that once they take ...
Views: 1828 - 13 PROVEN WAYS TO GAIN MORE VISIBILITY WITHIN YOUR COMPANY - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2010 from Erika KalmarThere are lots of highly skilled, talented and hard working people sitting in companies and not getting what they deserve – either in terms of job advancement or financial or moral recognition. If you are one of them, here are 13 proven tips to raise your profile: 1. Find out what your boss ...
Views: 2125(3 votes) - ***20 Habits of Highly Effective Job Seekers in a Down Market - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2010 from Ford MyersEven in a down market, job seekers and employees are not powerless or without recourse. In fact, you have more control over your career circumstances than you might think. I’ve developed 20 specific strategies and tactics that consistently generate powerful results for job seekers, even when it ...
Views: 1457(4 votes) - A Coaching Dilemma: How to Discover What Your Coaching Client Really Needs - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Lynda-Ross VegaAt ACI for Coaches, we recently held our first teleclass, “The Top 3 Reasons Coaching DOESN’T Work, and What You Can Do About It.” One of the points we make is that a person’s explanation of why they have come to coaching often obscures what they really need to work on. The cause of this is at ...
Views: 926 - Taking Advantages of Social Media in Your Job Hunt - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryHave you tried using social media sites for your job hunt? You may not believe it but nowadays most hiring managers are investigating job applicants through these sites. They look on your personal pages on Facebook, Twitter and even MySpace. Honestly, most employers today believe that they ...
Views: 725(1 vote) - Do you love your job? It is possible. - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Jenny ShihI love talking with clients about having a career doing something they love. They get excited, their energy goes up, they smile, and they feel good. They light up. Then they say, “But I could never really do that.” The energy and the excitement and the smile quickly fade. They sound forlorn, ...
Views: 1025 - How to Recover from a Bad Job Interview And Get The Job - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Cecile PeterkinIt can happen to anyone. For one reason or another - a late arrival, botching answers to key questions, failing to show knowledge about the company - you had a bad job interview. Although the proverb is true, you never get a second chance to make a first impression, you do have an opportunity to ...
Views: 1458 - Are You Managing Your Life? Or Micro-managing it? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2010 from Sean CookCareers are funny things. We spend the early parts of our lives learning through experience and discovery. In our teens, we imagine our adult lives, dream about possibilities, and revel in the wonders of figuring it all out. Then, as adults, we crush those dreams trying to fit them neatly ...
Views: 883 - Research Design for Trade - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Emily JonesDesign, at a basic level, means planning. Generally some decisions are to be taken before the actual action. The design is a plan to ensure that action achieves its objectives. So it is the way to avoid wasteful expenditure of money, time and energy. Research design is the blueprint for ...
Views: 945(1 vote) - Why would I need a career coach? I work in Higher Education! - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2013 from Sean CookIf you work in higher education, you are probably already a pretty successful person, and have some pretty good ideas about where you want to go in life. Teaching positions require graduate education, and many administrative posts also require at least a master's degree. You're also ...
Views: 1154(3 votes) - WHO, WHAT and HOW of a Business Analyst - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2010 from DAVID VILSONIf someone mentioned the term or rather the designation , “ Business Analyst “ in front of you, you might have a vague idea what it may mean, since we hear it so often nowadays ( some may not even have a vague idea ! ) , while few may know what really goes on in the life of a Business Analyst. ...
Views: 648(2 votes) - Top Tips on Viewing Redundancy as an Opportunity - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from Allison GalbraithBeing made redundant can come as a shock to the system but need not necessarily be a precursor to a bout of depression. It can be a time for taking stock and making the most of an opportunity to change certain aspects of your life. The following lists a number of ways you can stay positive ...
Views: 801(2 votes) - Sales Interviews Are About Sales! Quantify Your Experience. - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2010 from Peggy McKeeA sales rep's job is to make the sale. So if you're looking for a new sales position in laboratory sales, medical device sales, or any other health care sales arena, the best way to get a medical sales job is to make it your mission is to demonstrate that you can ring that cash register, and do ...
Views: 1593(1 vote) - 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: 1973(2 votes) - Do You Really Need an Agent When You Are Ready to Publish your Book? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Lisa TenerMary has a friend who works for a publishing house. This friend was excited by Mary’s book idea and said she could submit it to a publisher without an agent. What should she do? It seemed like a dream come true - to have an ‘in’ without an agent. But could it damage her career in the long ...
Views: 920(1 vote) - 4 Ways You Can Benefit From Having A Coach And Mentor - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2010 from Paula GregorowiczLast weekend I was in Tampa, Florida for the first of several in-person events as part of a year long EnergyRich® Elite Mastermind Group I joined. The group and the event was unbelievably spectacular and I felt it was a great time to write a bit about the benefits of working with someone (or a ...
Views: 2448(8 votes) - Is Your Life Full But Not Fulfilling? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2010 from Paula GregorowiczDo you find yourself running from place to place and task to task like a worker on an assembly line? Are you someone who knows what it is like to have a feeling of success and achievement but all that feels a distant memory (even if, say you achieved something last week!?) Are you ...
Views: 1747(6 votes) - Job Interview Answers That Lead to Success - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth Berryan is born with logic and reason. He is the only species that can dictate what his future may bring. As a human, you also have the power to alter and manipulate your destiny, especially the outcome of your job hunt. From the start, you keep the key to whether you acquire the job or not. All ...
Views: 903(2 votes) - How do you find the RIGHT work for you? - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2010 from Craig NathansonLet's start with some definitions First let's define the difference between right work and wrong work. Wrong work is work which you don't enjoy. The work feels stifling and constraining. Having wrong work you don't look forward to going there every day. You secretly hope some crisis occurs so ...
Views: 1333(1 vote) - Overcome Your Job Search Competition - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2010 from Michael TrustOvercome Your Job Search Competition In today’s highly competitive job search market, anything that gives you a legitimate edge is worthwhile to use in your job search. Below are a number of items that you can use, today, in your job search to help you overcome the completion. • Research ...
Views: 898(6 votes) - The Most Important Value in Creating Wealth - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2010 from Todd SmithA close friend of mine called to tell me that his son regularly follows my posts. The other day his son said, “Dad, is the point Mr. Smith making a little thing or a big thing?” Well Ethan, today’s subject is a big thing. In fact, this lesson about personal integrity is as BIG as they ...
Views: 1537(4 votes) - The Job of a Business Analyst - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from DAVID VILSONA business analyst is one of the key personnel in any organization. The job of a Business Analyst is thus an important one that concerns the organizations’ business at heart, and the client or the customer’s best interests at the other end. The Business Analyst plays the role of an intermediary ...
Views: 595(1 vote) - Guide to Emailing Your Cover Letter and Resume - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryIt is a known fact that the way you write reflects your personality and intellectual capability. In an extremely modern society where the Internet dominates the life of almost every person in the planet, the way you write and send your email messages will reflect who you are. You will be ...
Views: 967(3 votes) - Analysing a Business Analyst - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2010 from DAVID VILSONAnalyzing a Business Analyst A very popular term or rather designation used in business circles since recently is “Business Analyst “. Many people get amazed and some even gaze at you in awe, if you say you are a Business Analyst. If it makes people feel so good about you, then it definitely ...
Views: 745(1 vote) - The Suit Makes the Man - But which Suit Matches the Man? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Sarah HathornIt's interesting to me that whenever I give a presentation to men in a corporate setting or work one-on-one with a male client I get a lot of questions about what kind of suit to wear for their body type and what the correct "button-rule" is for suits and jackets. As a professional image ...
Views: 3862(2 votes) - Career Tips to Revamp Your Resume and Kick Start Your New Career - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from Cecile PeterkinOver the last few decades, there has been an ever-increasing trend of people switching careers at least once rather than staying with one company for their entire working life. Recently, this trend appears to have accelerated dramatically. Whether you have decided to switch careers to fulfill ...
Views: 2177(2 votes) - The Top Ten Mistakes Made in Job Interviews and How to Avoid Them - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from Cecile PeterkinYou did it! You impressed your future employer to the point where they called you in for a face-to-face job interview. This is your chance to go in there in person and shine. Now that you’ve been given this opportunity, it’s critical that you don’t waste it. Here are the top ten mistakes made in ...
Views: 1423(3 votes) - Professional Mentoring - A Tool for Workplace Diversity - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from Cecile PeterkinAs the worldwide economy becomes more strained and the demand for expertise in the workplace increases, people will be relocating from different cultures and countries, in order to provide for their families and establish careers. Individuals will be spending the majority of their waking hours ...
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