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- Robert Wilson: The Coach With The Most! - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from Robert WilsonRobert Wilson: The Coach With The Most! Cowboy Wisdom NLP Coaching, Hypnotherapy, NLP and listen to Rob doing live hypnotherapy. http://www.cowboy-wisdom.com/coaching-recordedsession.html Many people have inquired, after the articles that have been absolutely heralding the wisdom, ...
Views: 1521 - Employer-Preferred College Degrees - by Submitted on May 16, 2012 from bruce lockeHave you ever wondered about the kind of degrees that are most in demand and most sought after by employers? Of course you have! In this article, we’ll talk about the five college degrees that are most sought after by employers. Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) A master’s ...
Views: 1516 - Turn Your 2-D Community Into 3-D - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2016 from Lisa SasevichThere's no question that online communities are vital tools for supporting your own learning and for growing your business. Through these communities on platforms such as Facebook, Wordpress, and Twitter, your students and clients can experience invaluable support from one another as they ...
Views: 1516 - So, you were fired. Now what? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Alicia MarieSo, you were fired. Now what? How will you explain it when you interview? How do you respond to a job interview question about why you left your last job, when the answer is that you were fired? This question is dreaded by everyone who has ever been laid off. But it doesn’t have to be ...
Views: 1515 - How to Work with a Recruiter to Get a Great Job - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Peggy McKeeAs painful as looking for a new job can sometimes be, job seekers often overlook the simplest way to make the search easier: work with a recruiter. A recruiter can ease the pain of the search in several ways: she has contacts you can only dream of, she knows where the jobs are that you probably ...
Views: 1514 - Transforming Your Workplace - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2014 from Ariel and Shya KaneIf you want to be happy and satisfied, it is important that you investigate how it is that you relate to your world, your workplace and to yourself. The Workplace as a Gateway to the Moment Let's look at the workplace to access how you relate to your life. By and large, most people spend ...
Views: 1513(7 votes) - Are mentoring and training opportunities an essential part of career progression as claimed by the Race for Opportunity? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2012 from Tom BerzinsBlack, Asian and Ethnic Minorities (BAME) made up 8 percent of the total UK population in 2001. However, according to projections from statisticians at Leeds University, this figure is set to rise to 20 percent by the year 2051. By that time one in five of the UK population of 77 million will ...
Views: 1512 - How to Relax and Recharge Completely - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2013 from Mariano JaucoIf I had permitted my failures, or what seemed to me at the time a lack of success, to discourage me, I cannot see any way in which I would ever have made progress. - Calvin Coolidge, 1872-1933, 30th President of the United States _____ Regular relaxation is essential for a long life ...
Views: 1512 - ***HOW TO HANDLE A BAD REFERENCE - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from Judi PerkinsYou just learned one of your previous employers has been giving you a bad reference. Count your blessings that you found out, because many never do. But what do you do about it? Bad references don't always prevent someone from getting a job. The key is how the issue is handled in the ...
Views: 1511 - ***The Franchise Advantage - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Ford MyersIn today’s challenging economy, many people feel that they have lost a sense of control over their careers. Widespread corporate layoffs and downsizings have made the job market a tenuous environment in which to build a solid future. As a result, a growing percentage of my career consulting ...
Views: 1511 - 20 Tips to Increase Your Career Potential - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Stefanie ZizzoIn this article I will be sharing specific tips that I have found to be beneficial in helping others tap into more of their career potential. Some I have used personally, my clients have used others. Which tips you use are not what is important. What is important is consistently stepping out ...
Views: 1508 - Gender And Culture - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2008 from Glynis Ross-MunroContents: 1. The high cost to both women and organizations, when women do not ask for what they want. (Even young, highly educated and assertive women do this.) 2. Building trust and understanding between people from individualist cultures (USA, Canada, Western European cultures) and ...
Views: 1507 - Mid-Life Career Changes: What You Need to Know to Beat Out the (Younger) Competition - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Peggy McKeeThe days when a young college grad could start with a great company and settle in for a 30-year promotion-filled career with them are gone. Not only do we job-hop from company to company these days, more and more of us career-hop….but that’s where it gets tricky. Career-hopping in mid-life ...
Views: 1505(1 vote) - Presentation Skills Training: How To Connect With A Remote Audience - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Milly SonnemanCurious how to connect, engage, and persuade your remote audience? More and more business presentations are held virtually. Find out how to make a powerful connection--when your audience isn’t in the same room. Where are virtual presentations rising in popularity? Everywhere! Educational ...
Views: 1505 - Things NOT to write in your CV (or Cover Letter) - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2017 from Irene Gloria AddisonAs an active recruiter ( I am the owner of HIREghana, www.HIREgh.com ), my associates and I come daily through several candidates' CVs (we have a repository of 30,000+ Ghanaian CVs). Over the years, I have also read several -unfortunately- bad books on CV writing and a lot of outdated online ...
Views: 1503 - Negotiate for what you're worth: 10 tips to get you through the stormy job market - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2010 from Jeri Hird DutcherJust when you thought it was safe to go back into the job market, rumors of a double-dip recession and even depression cloud the economic and employment horizon. On the panic meter, being out of a job right now is second only to having just retired. It's been an employer's market regarding ...
Views: 1501 - Innovative Tips to Speak English with American accent - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2017 from Zeus AcademySpeaking American English is entirely different from knowing to speak that language. Many of us think that we are pretty good in speaking American English. But while interacting with American customers or while speaking in workplace, "American accent" becomes overwhelming. While surveying the ...
Views: 1500 - Are You On Track to Achieve Your Career Goals? - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2013 from Lucinda LuAre You On Track to Achieve Your Career Goals? By Michelle Chung and Nancy Donahue, Partners Do you feel that your career is stuck in a rut? Perhaps you get up each day and work hard, but feel you are running on a treadmill rather than making great strides? Why is this so? Maybe it’s time ...
Views: 1499 - What is your Job Strategy - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2010 from Jide AweMany newcomers find the job market very unfriendly because they lack the strategy required. Yes you have job search goals but do you have strategy that ensures buy-in? How do you stand out in the ever thickening crowd? What should you do to get noticed by your intended audience? How should ...
Views: 1499 - Education in Food Service & Restaurant Management - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from James TomersonRestaurant management or food service management provides abundant career opportunities to all those who aspire to make a career in this field. To kick start your career in the culinary industry successfully, candidated need to be equipped with an appropriate degree from a culinary school or a ...
Views: 1498(1 vote) - The five biggest myths about work - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2009 from Craig NathansonMyth One: Work leads to retirement This is the biggest myth of all. First of all, most people simply can no longer afford to stop working. Even for those who do stop working soon they find their lives are filled with too much leisure time. Not too long after a feeling of wanting to make a ...
Views: 1497 - Why Homeowners Need to Consider Short Sales - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from art leeThere have been so many news articles about homeowners walking away from the financial obligation to their mortgage. In response, there has been a lot of opinions about how these homeowners are not taking an ethical stance and avoiding their responsibilities. The result will be billions of ...
Views: 1497(6 votes) - Why You Need To Say My Name More Often - by Submitted on May 01, 2013 from Marc DeBoerI was talking to a prospective client yesterday and he asked me, "How do I make myself memorable in an interview or when networking?" We discussed a variety of tactics which will surely help him out, but there was one that stood out. We were talking about a specific chapter in How To Win ...
Views: 1497 - Eleven Steps to FINALLY Loving Your Work After Forty - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2009 from Craig NathansonStep One: Envision exactly what would be just perfect for you! Many people stop on this first step by their negativity. But no one is going to do this except you. Take some time and create a picture in your mind of the work which would be just perfect for you. Is it working in the health ...
Views: 1496 - Tip for Success: Be inspired and determined to achieve your goals every time - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2013 from Larry CraneWhat do you perceive necessary in order for you to be inspired and successful? Well let’s begin by looking at inspiration. Inspiration is anything that generates a willingness to accomplish something in a wonderful way. It includes “Only the best outcomes” and is leaving all doubts aside. ...
Views: 1495(3 votes) - Stop Sabotaging Your Dreams (with 'BUTs') - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2007 from Daisy WrightHow many times have you said to yourself? “I would like to find a new job, BUT I am too old.” “I would like to enroll in a class, BUT I don’t have anyone to look after little Mary.” “I would really like a pay raise, BUT my boss will just say no.” “I would like to change careers, BUT I am ...
Views: 1494 - How Does Your Attitude Affect Your Life and Career Planning Success? - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinWhen it comes to being successful in one's life or career, many of us think that those who are blessed with intelligence or high IQ are the ones who are likely to achieve success. There is new research from Stanford University, however, that challenges this belief. According to psychologist ...
Views: 1490 - Are You an “Engaged” Leader? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2014 from Susan FreemanEngaged leadership requires a high degree of self-awareness. Leaders who learn that the way they are being impacts every single interaction, conversation and relationship are ahead of the game. It may sound obvious, but it is the first step towards truly engaged leadership. Being The first ...
Views: 1489 - How Much Employment For Senior Citizens Is Available? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Raymond AngusWhere is all the employment for senior citizens? How can it be identified and applied for. Is it only available locally, or are the employment openings for seniors national? Are your carefully laid plans for a pleasant tour, although perhaps not royal, through your golden years seem to be ...
Views: 1488(1 vote) - In a Saturated Marketplace? 7 Steps to Great Business Ideas - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2018 from Maria HebdaThe difference in business ideas can be compared to the difference between mediocre and exceptional and between boredom and passion. Whether you're coming up with an effective way to streamline the job search process, writing a best-selling headline to attract new clients, or coming up with a ...
Views: 1486 - 7 Things You Need to Let Go of If You Want to Move Ahead in Life - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinTaking a big step in life is always scary, especially if there is no guarantee that things will end up the way you want them to be. Whether you are going to college, getting married, or changing careers, there are some things that you have to learn to let go of if you want to move ahead. #1 ...
Views: 1484 - Life Coaching Advice on How to Avoid Office Politics - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinAccording to a saying, putting two people in a room is the beginning of politics. Social stratification is part of every society, and even of the smallest organizations. Without a doubt, the workplace is one where you can find the biggest pressure, especially in terms of getting titles, higher ...
Views: 1484 - Live Your Best Life, NOW! - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Helen RobertsWhen last did you look forward to getting up for work in the morning? Better still, when last did you not experience that knot in your stomach on a Sunday evening as you began to dread the Monday grindstone? Is it just me or do you get the feeling that something is wrong with this ...
Views: 1483 - Why Common Sense Guitar Teaching Ideas Lead To Failure - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2013 from Tom HessWhether you are new to guitar teaching or have been teaching for a while, you have likely struggled at times to make good money. Fact is, this is a common problem for nearly all guitar teachers and can be overcome with the right knowledge and implementation. However, most teachers lead very ...
Views: 1483(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) - Teacher Cover Letter Sample – Do not Copy Paste - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Alan BleiweissPeople who need to apply for a teaching job need to differentiate between a teaching profession and other profession as in teaching profession; competition is very tough due to the limited job opportunities and too many applications. School administrator gets hundreds of requests for few ...
Views: 1482 - Be Skeptical - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Margaret MeloniBe skeptical but learn to listen. This seems like an interesting agreement to use in navigating today’s world. By agreement I mean a treaty or contract that you have made with yourself. I can’t take credit for this idea; it comes from ‘The Fifth Agreement’ by Don Miguel Ruiz and his son Don Jose ...
Views: 1481 - ***Interview Questions You Can Ask - by Submitted on May 17, 2010 from Ford MyersThe most important questions of your interviews might be the ones you ask. In the interview, don’t think you’re the only one who is “on the spot.” It is perfectly acceptable for you to ask questions of the interviewer and to take notes throughout the meeting (which will help you to formulate ...
Views: 1480(3 votes) - ***Using the “Old Girls” Network Effectively!© - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Dr. Madeline Ann LewisNetworking is one of the single most beneficial ways for you to achieve more not just in business, but also in life in general. It can lead to more information and more personal growth, which, in turn, can of course lead to new breakthroughs and achievements in business! In the past, much has ...
Views: 1480 - Every Career Challenge Is Tough In The Beginning - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2012 from Deborah Brown-Volkman, PCCAre you facing a challenge in your career that seems insurmountable? Are you unsure how to handle it? Do you wish that overcoming your challenge was easier? No one really wants things to be tough. Yes, we may know deep down that tough makes us stronger, but when we are going through a ...
Views: 1480 - Hope is Not a Business Strategy - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Renee BarnowDo you ever catch yourself using hope as a strategy to get the results you want? Think about how much of your work life you spend hoping that (1) the prospective client will sign up to work with you; (2) the position for which you are being considered will be offered; (3) things will work out. ...
Views: 1480 - Looks Do Matter in the Non-Verbal Communications of an Interview - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2012 from Kris PlantrichPeople spend huge amounts of time preparing for upcoming events, finals in college, big presentations at work, or planning for a wedding. But when it comes to preparing for an interview for a position they will be spending at least a third of their lives every week at, most people take little ...
Views: 1480 - Why is it good to solve IGNOU Question Papers before Exam? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2013 from Radhika awasthiA meritorious student wishes to perform best in examination. Even after completing the whole syllabus a month ago, they keep on revising the book twice or thrice. It is really important for them to have some knowledge about previous years question pattern. You can now solve IGNOU question papers ...
Views: 1480(1 vote) - 7 Keys To Boost Sales With Your Whiteboard Presentation Skills - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Milly SonnemanHere we are at ‘back to school’ time for children…and for sales teams. If you haven’t picked up a whiteboard marker and started to practice, now is the time. Here are 7 ways to prepare fast. Give a set of markers to a child and you’ll watch their eyes light up. Do the same to a subject matter ...
Views: 1478(1 vote) - Beware of Self-Sabotage! A Warning for Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2010 from Diana FletcherDo you sabotage yourself? Think about this: Isn’t planning too much and over-extending, a form of self-sabotage? As an entrepreneur, you are interested in many different areas but if you continue over-committing, you will hurt your business and your health. Do you over-commit, because each ...
Views: 1478(5 votes) - Openness - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Gregg OliverThe elements of the engagement stance (Presence, Engagement, Empathy, Openness, Curiosity, Depth, Safety, and Collaboration) are so vital to good communication that I will post articles about all of them over the coming weeks. These eight points are the keys to the kingdom, and if you master ...
Views: 1478 - Tips to Overcoming Obstacles in the New Year - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Hallie CrawfordThe New Year always brings new and exciting things! It is a time to overcome the obstacles in your life such as relationships, lifestyle, and your career. In order to overcome obstacles in your career, you have to keep positive outlook and start creating goals that you can be proud of. No matter ...
Views: 1477 - The Eight best ways to network - by Submitted on May 01, 2012 from Craig Nathanson1. First and most important, decide exactly what you want to do. Many people network with the wrong people because they have not figured out what they want to do. 2. Network with people who are doing exactly what you want to do. Many people waste their time on social networks with people ...
Views: 1476(1 vote) - ***Networking: Your Most Important Career Activity - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Ford MyersSo, you’ve gotten totally clear on your career goals, prepared your complete “executive portfolio” of self-marketing documents, and developed a detailed strategy for your search. Now it’s time for “your feet to meet the street” – and that means NETWORKING! You’ll be spending most of your job ...
Views: 1475(2 votes) - How to Lose at Tennis...and at Life - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2014 from Michael MantellFor those of you who know me, you know that I’ve been a devoted tennis player. That is, until I injured myself and turned to other forms of exercise and activity. I didn’t say I was a “good” tennis player. I said I was a “devoted” tennis player. At least two, and more likely three or more times ...
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