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- 3 Tips for Stress Management on the Job - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2015 from Porschia Parker-GriffinWe’ve all been there. You’re sailing through your day feeling great and then out of nowhere, you are hit with an email, phone call, or conversation that knocks you off balance. Or maybe, you go through the workday with a constant weight on your shoulders. You could be stressed out at a job ...
Views: 1474 - Co-workers Draining Your Energy? 5 Tips to Maintaining Your Peace of Mind! - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2015 from Porschia Parker-GriffinHow do you feel after chatting with your co-workers on the job? Are you upbeat, motivated, and inspired? Or are you tired, drained, and feeling unbalanced? Most people are not aware of how the interactions they have with others affects their energy, mood, and job performance. They wonder why ...
Views: 1473 - Executive MBA -- Is It Worth It? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from gladys stoneExecutive MBA programs continue to rise in popularity. With so much to consider in terms of the investment of time and dollars, you want to make sure it's right for you. For those who don't know, an Executive MBA (EMBA) is a program similar to an MBA, however you can work full time while ...
Views: 1472(1 vote) - How Coaches Offend Clients (And How Not To) - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Mackenzie Pearce1. Bringing up fees to early during the first session. No one wants to feel like you only see dollar signs when you look at them, and announcing your fees before you have even exchanged pleasantries is the fastest way to make your potential client feel undervalued. The correct time to ...
Views: 1472(1 vote) - Tips for How Many Benefits in Internship Training Program - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Jadian TechnologyWhat is Internship? Internship is a system of on-the-job training for white collar jobs, similar to an apprenticeship. Interns are usually college or university students, but they can also be high school students or post graduate adults seeking skills for a new ...
Views: 1472 - What is the secret to happiness? - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2014 from Larry CraneIn truth, many of us still believe that happiness is a secret. First of all, opposite of what most people believe, happiness is available to everyone–at all times. No one is excluded. Every person, regardless of their age, nationality, level of education or success, is naturally capable of ...
Views: 1472 - Guidelines To Prepare For Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering - by Submitted on May 18, 2012 from Aanchal MishraAlthough nowadays all major engineers are pursuing the dream of software, the field of basic chemical engineering is immense. They are in great demand in industries such as petroleum, oil and gas, chemicals, drugs and medicines, soft drinks, etc. These industries deal specifically with the ...
Views: 1470 - Tips For Acing Your Sales Presentation - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2010 from Ken SundheimTips for Acing your Sales Presentation Part of our job as sales recruiters is to support our candidates through the interviewing process. We understand that looking into the possibility of changing careers can be very stressful. Being able to interview well and give convincing presentations ...
Views: 1468(2 votes) - 10 Adult Toys for ADHD Fidgeters! - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2019 from Michelle RazIf you are an ADHD Fidgeter, check this article out! Something about having a fidget toy in my hand while concentrating on important documents at work really helps me stay focused! – Michelle Ever wondered why paying attention to what the teacher said was such a task back in school? Did you ...
Views: 1467 - How To Discuss The Salary Question In An Interview - by Submitted on May 20, 2013 from Marc DeBoerIt's guaranteed to happen to all of us at some point in our interviews; we get asked about our salary expectations and if you were not coached on how to answer the question, you can immediately disqualify yourself. The salary question can be very tricky because you don't want to say something ...
Views: 1467 - 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) - How Small Business Owners Can Be More Confident - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2012 from Janice DaviesAny small business owner must be confident in their product, idea, service or themselves to start their business. As your business evolves, triumphs are recorded and you soar but when hiccups are encountered like recessions, exchange rates drop and marketing, sales or customer challenges are ...
Views: 1466 - Should you ever negotiate your salary through Email? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2015 from Supriya NigamAfter an arduous number of job interviews with prospective organizations, who is hiring someone for the job of your dreams, you yet again meeting with hiring manager when he or she gives you job offer, but with salary below what you had anticipated. You are still elated, actually excited, ...
Views: 1466(2 votes) - How Your Personal Values Can Affect Your Life and Career - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinIt is very common to hear from career experts that you should define your values first before you could set your career path. This may sound easy, but you actually cannot define your values without knowing what they are actually. Well, your values are comprised of the things you think and ...
Views: 1465 - 3 Tips for conquering Job Burnout - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2013 from Michael BroderCan you relate to the following scenario? You once approached your work in a dedicated, passionate and enthusiastic way. You were eager and excited about your responsibilities. While you were aware that there are built in frustrations in your work with coworkers, clientele, or the system ...
Views: 1464(1 vote) - Executive Coaching: Can You Be a Great Leader If You Are Shy? - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinManagers are generally authoritative, daring leaders. On the other hand, shy people are likely to hold back, be reserved in conversations, and even avoid social interactions. A very interesting question now is whether or not shy people can be effective leaders. If you are a shy type and you ...
Views: 1464 - Likeability - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Margaret MeloniLikeability – That which makes someone likeable or easy to like, easy to be with, considered pleasant to be around. Now a good search on the word ‘likeability’ will show you that this is not a new term nor is it something I have made up. You will find all kinds of materials about ...
Views: 1464 - *** How to Deal with an End-of-Year “Pink Slip” - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2010 from Ford MyersThe fourth quarter of the year is the most common time for employees to get laid off. One mistake many people make is that they leave themselves vulnerable by not being prepared for year-end changes in their work situation. If you (or anyone you know) were unfortunate enough to “get the pink ...
Views: 1463(1 vote) - 10 Tips For Emergency Presentation Coaching - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Milly SonnemanHow do leaders prepare for big presentations? Do they read books, watch videos or jump into a last minute seminar? Top executives choose better ways to get ready…find out their top 10 tips here. Big day coming up? No time to plan, prepare, and get up to speed? No problem. More and more senior ...
Views: 1463(1 vote) - Are Written Thank-You Notes after Interviews Still Relevant? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2012 from Tameka WilliamsonTechnology has evolved drastically over the past few decades and it has impacted the way we communicate with one another. We’ve gone from typewriters to word processors to the bulky IBM computers onto more sleek and slimmer computers, laptops, netbooks to now the ever popular eReaders, tablets ...
Views: 1463 - 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) - What's Good? / What's Bad? - by Submitted on May 12, 2014 from Larry CraneWe all have so much information on both sides of this question. “Good / Bad?”, “Naughty / Nice?”, “Happy / Sad?” As children we began seeing things in opposites. Actually, this is our seeing things in duality. Our basic nature is happiness and love. So therefore it is suggested that we are ...
Views: 1463 - *** Career Coaching is a "Two-Way Street" - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2014 from Ford MyersPeople who are seriously considering engaging the services of a Career Coach usually ask many questions about what the advisor "will do or should do" in order to make the coaching relationship work for the client. This is certainly reasonable and understandable. However, there are also several ...
Views: 1461 - What Makes You Successful? - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Bill SayersHow do you measure your success? When do you know when you have been successful? What is your vision of success? 85% of all lottery winners are bankrupt 5 years after they win the lottery. Obviously money did not make them more successful. Where do you keep that file folder with your written ...
Views: 1461 - The importance of joyful work in the second half of life! - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from Craig NathansonThe importance of joyful work Sadly, most people did not learn at school about the importance of enjoying their work, unless a person was fortunate to have had a parent who taught how important it is. Most commonly, the notion of work to most people is the necessity for providing an income ...
Views: 1460 - ***How to Help Your Child Transition Successfully from College to Career - by Submitted on May 25, 2010 from Ford MyersOver the past year, we’ve received a number of phone calls from parents of recent college graduates. This is unusual for two reasons: (1) we don’t usually work with clients in their twenties; and (2) these parents are seriously concerned about their children’s ability to start careers. Indeed, ...
Views: 1458(2 votes) - How Can a Bad Boss Be Useful for Your Career Planning? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinYou have a boss who’s narcissistic, mean, incompetent, and just plain unlovable. But instead of letting your boss’s unpleasant behavior affect your productivity and happiness in the workplace, why not turn it to your advantage? It is almost impossible that you will ever love your boss’s bad ...
Views: 1458 - 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 - ***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) - Things That Happy People Do Not Care About - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinIf you are serious about becoming a better and happier person, what’s important is that you keep your focus on your main goal, which is to be happy. Once you find your own happiness, you will instantly be a better person in every aspect of the word. Finding what can make you happy isn’t the ...
Views: 1457 - ***Where Passion Meets Mission---Keys to a Powerful Pairing - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2008 from Robin KAn interview of Brian Schwartz, Ph. D, by Frank Bordonaro, Ph. D. Summary: Two talent management goals that get increasing attention these days are: 1) the individual’s quest for career fulfillment and, 2) the organization’s desire to get extraordinary results by ...
Views: 1456 - Pharmacy Technician Career Opportunities - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2012 from Nancy HigginsThe U.S. Department of Labor has listed Pharmacy Technician as one of the jobs projected to register much faster than average growth in employment through 2018. These professionals held about 326,300 jobs in 2008* and their employment is expected to increase by 31 percent by 2018.** If you’re ...
Views: 1456 - 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 - Let Your Uniqueness Shine - by Submitted on May 13, 2016 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comWe all have unique skills and talents. Think about what you enjoy, are good at, what inspires you and what brings a smile to your face. Our passions are an indication of our skills and talents. Interestingly, when we admire and even envy someone, it’s just a sign that we have the same skills, ...
Views: 1455 - ***Successful Job Search Strategies For Mature Workers - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from Ford MyersOn July 2, 2010, CNNMoney.com ran an interesting article about older job candidates. Click here to read the article. It stated that “Companies are starting to hire again, but many are turning their backs on older job seekers.” The piece went on to say, “The nationwide unemployment rate for older ...
Views: 1453(1 vote) - Book Review: What Color Is Your Parachute? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Career Coaching. Career Coaching focuses on the needs of individuals to find fulfillment and satisfaction in their career. Many of us try to improve our lives by improving or changing careers. Gwen Jewett is the Official Guide to ...
Views: 1453 - GK Syllabus, Tips and Books for Bank exams - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2019 from Vineesh NairGeneral Knowledge and Current affairs are important sections while preparing for the Bank Exams. Preparation in Gk is quintessential not only from the scoring point of view but a Banker needs to be aware of the economic environment around the world. All the new projects, developments, industries ...
Views: 1453 - Negotiating: Twenty-One Rules of the Game - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2012 from Ford MyersYour negotiating ability is a strength and an asset to your prospective employer. By doing it effectively right from the start, you are proving that when you're on the other side of the desk, you will negotiate on behalf of the company to make the best deals, get the best prices, and generate ...
Views: 1453 - Think and Grow Rich 8: Make your own career decisions - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2010 from Jeri Hird DutcherPhoto by http://www.flickr.com/photos/amylovesyah If you are at the place of choosing or changing careers, pay attention to one of the most important decisions you will make: where and for whom you will work. Of course we would pay attention. We would protest quite loudly if asked whether ...
Views: 1453 - Writing a Resume: 4 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Write Your Own - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2012 from Don GoodmanWhile the Internet is a great resource to find templates of resumes and to view other individual examples, it does not necessary help you create an effective resume for yourself. Reviewing these examples help you determine what structure and order is best to use with your own resume, but it will ...
Views: 1453 - Dealing With Unemployment: Making a Schedule - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2013 from Dan ClarkeWhen you're unemployed one of the hardest things to deal with is all the free time you have during the day. It's easy to waste hours on useless activities like playing computers games or reading everything except the want ads. It's even easier to just sink into depression as the minutes tick by ...
Views: 1452 - The Scope of Integrated Marketing in Businesses - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2012 from Jacob WatsonOne may think that integrated marketing is just a synchronized marketing message that is spread across different mediums, but it is actually a lot more. It is a planning process that helps in the development and pursuing of the marketing strategy. It uses a lot of information to develop a ...
Views: 1452 - What are the Duties of a Compactor? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Matthew GoudgeAs a member of the kitchen stewarding department, simply put, the compactor is assigned to the task of taking out the trash or garbage after his or her shift. However, taking out the trash is not just about hauling them out of the kitchen and dumping them inside the dumpster, but there are ...
Views: 1452 - Bank Careers: Job Opportunities in the Banking Sector - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from James TomersonThere are plenty of career possibilities awaiting you in the field of commercial banking. Whether it is a large corporation, small business establishments or the general public, commercial banks provide their services to all. As compared to other financial service sectors, commercial banking ...
Views: 1449 - *** Cover Letters – Purpose and Structure - by Submitted on May 28, 2013 from Ford MyersCover letters are not so much a part of your “Job Seeker’s Tool Kit” as they are part of the implementation of your overall “self marketing” strategy. That’s right – a cover letter is a sales presentation in disguise! With cover letters, you’re reaching out for a very tangible goal – a job ...
Views: 1447 - MARKETING MIRACLES - Part 4 - Mesmerizing with Love - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2011 from Dr. Katie GarnettMarketing Miracles Dr. Katie Garnett Marketing Miracles happen in a number of ways: 1. Finding out who you are and what you have to offer. 2. Identifying where the integrity lives within who you are and what you have to offer. 3. Bringing coherence between who you are, what you have to ...
Views: 1447(1 vote) - 6 Reasons Your Life Coaching Experts Always Recommend Taking a Vacation - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinWe should admit it - we are now more concerned about our livelihood, jobs and careers than anything else. This could be explained by the fact that we are all just bouncing off from the recession, which made us all realize the importance of everything we have. The problem, however, is that the ...
Views: 1446 - 6 Intentional Moves to Maximize Your Spring Break - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from Tameka WilliamsonSpring Break is finally here and you are excited. No school, classes or teachers for one whole week, I can relate to your excitement. What are your plans? Are you doing the big beach trip to Daytona Beach? Or will you just sleep in and do nothing for a week? I would like to encourage you to ...
Views: 1445 - Do It On a Wing and a Prayer - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Devaa Haley MitchellIt was a warm summer evening in June. I was a senior in high school, and everyone in our class had been invited to offer a performance piece as our “Senior Farewell Event” for friends and family. I decided that I’d sing Oh Very Young by Cat Stephens. It’s a song that is a bit challenging ...
Views: 1445 - *** 5 Tips to Rev-Up Your Career This Fall - by Submitted on May 25, 2010 from Ford MyersSummer is coming to a close, and September is here! That means it’s time to hang-up the beach bag, dry-out the swim trunks and focus on career advancement. Here are five tips to help job seekers get out of their Summer “career coma” and focus on Fall career success: 1. Create and Control Your ...
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