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- What's On Your Career Bucket List? Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from gladys stoneYou may remember the hugely popular 2007 movie,"The Bucket List" starring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman about two terminally ill men who decide to do all of the things on their wish list before they "kick the bucket". For many of us, there is a similar bucket list of things that we want ...
Views: 1407 - Helping a Teenager to Choose the Right Path - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2011 from Roman Soluk“What do you want to be when you grow up?” As a teenager you tend to hear this question a lot. You may also be asking yourself the same questions. You may find that you are sitting around one day minding your own business when another questions flits through your brain. You, and only you, get to ...
Views: 1406 - ***Career Strategies for Recent Graduates - by Submitted on May 17, 2010 from Ford MyersNow that it is September, many recent college graduates are about to start their first professional positions. Many more are still engaged in the job search. I have been contacted over the past few months by parents who are deeply concerned about their childrens’ ability to find and keep good ...
Views: 1405(3 votes) - ***Jealousy and the Workplace© - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2014 from Dr. Madeline Ann LewisHuman beings are, of course, quite complicated, and they don’t stop being complicated when they punch their time card. People bring all their shortcomings, issues, insecurities, problems and straight out weirdness with them to the office place. You need to be prepared of all the complexities ...
Views: 1405 - ***Laid Off? Downsized? Looking For A Career Change? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2010 from Ford MyersHere at Career Potential, it seems like we hear about businesses merging, plants closing or production facilities moving overseas on a daily basis. These "business transitions" force out valuable employees — the very same people who often wind-up in our office seeking career help. Some of these ...
Views: 1403(1 vote) - Dressing For Success - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2008 from Eric MayoOne of the most important elements of a successful job search and the subsequent interview is making the all important positive first impression. You will never get a second chance to make a first impression. The way we dress at any given time is a reflection of our state of mind at that ...
Views: 1402 - How to Have a New Career Using Your Personal Trainer Diploma - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2012 from David AlexanderAre you a fitness enthusiast who would do anything to help friends and family adopt a healthy lifestyle? Then you can turn that passion into a thriving career by becoming a personal trainer. If you want to make the switch, it is time to ask yourself if you have what it takes to become one. You ...
Views: 1401 - Interviewing's Dark Side - 8.3 Insider Job Interview Strategies You Must Have to Succeed - by Submitted on May 17, 2010 from Stephen Frey1. Research the Company 2. Know your resume 3. Know your online reputation 4. Prepare an interview emergency kit 5. Study job description - identify skills most relevant to job 6. Build rapport 7. Make eye contact 8. Body language 8.1 Showcase your skills with concrete examples 8.2. Be ...
Views: 1401(1 vote) - 5 Tips on How to Deserve a Pay Raise - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinEvery year, an average employee is expected to receive an average pay raise of 3 percent. For top performers, another 1 percent of salary raise is given. While this would clearly not make a huge difference, a lot of companies are still struggling to offer their workers such a raise. This is not ...
Views: 1399 - Creating websites: Well paying part time job - by Submitted on May 08, 2012 from Alured poelmanCreating websites is an interesting job and it can be your well paying part time job, if you are proficient in web designing. A few hours work in a week can make your richer by a few thousand dollars in a month. You can take a freelancing project on weekends and in this way add a few hundred ...
Views: 1399 - Finding a New Job in the Summer - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2010 from Cecile PeterkinFinding a new job in the summer seems intimidating to many people. The prospect of job hunting, only to be rejected, keeps potential workers from realizing some of the best opportunities available. Summer is often the best time to make a career change. What you Need to Know If you want ...
Views: 1399 - ***The Positive Approach To Tough Questions - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Ford MyersAs a Career Consultant, I work with clients on all the tools and techniques that are needed to succeed in the job search – including interviewing skills. One thing I have noticed over the years is that candidates often get “trapped” in certain interview questions that are designed to make them ...
Views: 1398(1 vote) - Attracting Abundance With Coaching and Positive Psychology - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Nicola BuntingIncreasingly, there's a whole range of interesting scientific studies in the area of positive psychology showing how and why coaching works. How does excellent coaching produce such profound and sustainable results? In my life and executive coaching practice, I find that using practical ...
Views: 1398(1 vote) - Eric Dombach: The Coaches Coach—what is all the hype about - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from kathleen mendezWhen it comes to new discoveries being made in the business world, there is a lot that can be said about all the new firms and companies that are sprouting up in order to help others run their businesses smoothly. Business consultants have been around for a very long time and they are known to ...
Views: 1397 - How to Find Out If the Company's Culture Is Right for You - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from gladys stoneYou're looking for your next career opportunity and have made a list of the "must haves". One thing you know for sure is that you don't want to work in a bureaucratic or political environment. Been there and done that. The problem is how are you going to find out in an interview whether the ...
Views: 1397(2 votes) - Are You Following Your Dreams - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2012 from Anne Dranitsaris and Heather Dranitsaris-HilliardIf not, do you know what is stopping you? Who is the voice in your head that talks you out of going after what you really want for yourself and achieving your potential? - by Heather Dranitsaris-Hilliard This is top of mind for me as both friends and clients alike struggle to, not only ...
Views: 1396 - Life and Career Planning: How to Live Your Life to the Fullest - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinBeing able to live your life to the fullest seems just too good to be true. For many of us, it is a big struggle to reach their full potential, be it personally or professionally. What makes things even more complicated is that failing in one aspect of our live can have a significant effect on ...
Views: 1396 - Passion, Passion, Passion: A Must Have in Your Job search and 30-Second Elevator Speech - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2007 from Peggy Titus-HallWe’ve all been to those networking events to meet ‘n greet and learn more about each others businesses. Among the attendees are people in transition – either looking for a new job or career - or recent college grads looking for their first “real job.” At these events, I usually get a smile and a ...
Views: 1396 - One of the Major Keys to Success - Empowerment - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2013 from Mariano JaucoEmpowerment allows you to act and react to the world around you on your terms. Once that is realized success is yours, and it cannot be taken away! A powerful statement wouldn’t you say! It is even a more powerful reality! Think about the successful people in your life, what makes them ...
Views: 1395 - How to Ask for a Reference Who Will Help with Your Career Planning and Job Search - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinThe references that you include in your resume when applying for a job that you really want are so valuable. Putting a name of a reference who cannot be reached can definitely cost you the job you’re trying to get. As a matter of fact, most hiring managers use the provided references as a basis ...
Views: 1394 - Make A Fresh Start In The New Year - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2007 from Deborah Brown-Volkman, PCCAre you caught up in the day to day doldrums of your career? The New Year is here. This means, it’s a perfect time to complete the previous year and start fresh. If you haven’t been passionate about your career in a while, capitalize on this time of the year to begin again. If you’ve lost your ...
Views: 1394 - Tired Of Being Passed Over For That Promotion? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Milly SonnemanMore and more busy professionals are turning to online solutions as a smart choice to build public speaking skills. The reasons are simple. Low cost, convenient and extremely flexible. Exactly the opposite of an in-person training or elite coaching with a media expert. Boost your career ...
Views: 1394(1 vote) - Looking for a Job? Don't Post Your Drunk Pictures on Facebook - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2013 from Michelle RiklanSummer is almost over. Did you have a good time at the beach, partying with friends ‘til kingdom come? Great! It’s always good to relax and have fun during summer. Now to serious matters, how many of those I-party-like-a-rockstar pictures did you post on Facebook? Those pictures might be a ...
Views: 1393 - Using Attraction Principles to Build Your Business - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2014 from Kathleen GageTrends come and go. One day something’s hot, the next it’s not. Lately there’s been talk by millions of people about the law of attraction; think about what you want and it will manifest. Every month millions of dollars are spent on books, CDs, seminars, trainings and coaching sessions teaching ...
Views: 1393(1 vote) - Acquired Traits and Abilities of Those Who Advance In Their Career - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Ken SundheimWe all want to get ahead in our career. Money, success and the feeling of importance are desires we are born with as human beings. Though, not everyone knows and understands as to how to achieve these goals nor has the ability or the self-discipline to execute. Regardless of where we are ...
Views: 1391(2 votes) - Being Prepared is the Best Way to Deal with Hard Interview Questions - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 from James MalervyIt appears that now than ever before college students are filling out online job applications following graduation with anticipation of getting a job interview. Before students graduate college they need to have an extraordinary resume. Most colleges offer some type of resume writing seminar and ...
Views: 1391(3 votes) - Face It… Affirmations Alone Don’t Work! - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2015 from Master Coach Hu DalconzoAdapted from the book Self-mastery… A Journey Home To Your Self” -by Certified Life Coach Hu Dalconzo, Copyright © 2002 Many people who have watched The Secret DVD, listened to The Secret CDs or read The Secret Book have experienced trying to make the Law of Attraction work for them, only to ...
Views: 1391(1 vote) - Making It to the Right Path - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2012 from Anthony CalabreseOne of the realities when you are a coach is eventually your engagements with your clients do end. While that usually happens when the client reaches the goal they were targeting when the coaching relationship began, it can end at any time particularly if the client does not care to continue ...
Views: 1390 - Safety and Trust - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Gregg OliverThere have been many times in our lives when we have wanted to say something, but elected not to. Afterwards, we may wish we had and ponder why we didn’t. Sometimes, we remember when we said something and wish we hadn’t, or a time when we blurted something that was harsher than we meant it to ...
Views: 1389(1 vote) - 3 Entry-Level Job Seeking Mistakes To Avoid - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2013 from Marc DeBoerAs a college student or recent graduate, it can be intimidating trying to find your first job. One would think, in today's market, entry-level job seekers stand no chance... and that couldn't be further from the truth. As entry-level job seekers, you will make mistakes and that's okay. You can ...
Views: 1387 - Career Coaching Tips on What You Should Never Say During a Job Interview - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinBesides using a resume that is full of grammar mistakes and typos, the easiest way to not be considered for a job is saying silly things during an interview. Sadly, no matter how important it is for a job seeker to present himself in the best possible manner during an interview, so many job ...
Views: 1387 - How to Follow Up on Your Submitted Resume - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Don GoodmanYou sent out the resume – you’re a perfect fit – and yet no one calls. Sound familiar? In fact, a majority of candidates today do not receive a response on a submitted resume. So the big question is, “When is it appropriate to follow up with an employer on my submission and how do I do it?” ...
Views: 1387 - "Learn to StressBust Anxiety or Lose 20-Years of Life." - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“Learn to StressBust Anxiety or Lose 20-Years of Life.” • 1. “What did you say again, about the Mind and Matter.” • 2. “Oh yeah, “It’s Mind-Over-Matter, but if you don’t have any Mind – Nothing much matters.” • 3. “Is that about left-brain, right-brain thinking?” • 4. “Not. It’s about ...
Views: 1386 - 7 Deadly Sins of Networking - by Submitted on May 09, 2012 from Young KimHaving a good elevator pitch and a snazzy business card is not enough to network effectively. I am always surprised at the networking mistakes that both newbies and veterans make at networking events, like only focusing on making a sale rather than establishing a relationship, or going on and on ...
Views: 1386 - Become a Better Boss - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Jane CranstonEach of us, at some time in our career, dreamed of “designing” the perfect boss. You know what I mean. Type in the specifications and out would come exactly who you needed to get your job done with none of the flaws we’ve all tolerated in mere mortals. The question is “what would you want in a ...
Views: 1386 - How to Follow Up after a Poor Interview - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Don GoodmanNo one ever said finding a job is easy. It can be a lengthy process and include several rounds of interviews before you land an offer that is right for you. The good thing is that if you are receiving positive responses and getting interview opportunities, your resume is doing its job – reeling ...
Views: 1386(1 vote) - Mushrooming Mind-Blowing Millennial Momentum…Ready to Manage It? - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2015 from Michael MantellAre you among the 80 million Americans born between approximately 1982 and 2001? Look around. Have you noticed that you make up about a third of your workplace? The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has noticed and they say that what’s more, in just five more years, you presence will jump to 46% ...
Views: 1386 - Personal Coach Tips on Avoiding Procrastination - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinPerhaps the easiest thing to do in the world is to procrastinate…but only if there were no deadlines that exist. With tons of work waiting for your attention and action, there’s just no way you should waste time. Below are some useful tips that will help you stay focused throughout the day: ...
Views: 1386 - So You Want To Coach Millennials? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2015 from Michael MantellThere s/he sits in front of you or more likely in a text message, that “follow your dreams,” optimistic, confident, tolerant, ethnically diverse, born somewhere between 1976 and 2004, and from the most marketed to and most nearly technologically addicted, socially-networked generation in ...
Views: 1386 - The Requirements and Documents for German Student Visa Process - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2017 from Anshul SinghalOverseas students are increasingly opting for Germany Student Visa owing to the quality higher education at affordable prices. Lucrative career options, research infrastructure, and teaching methodology also attract students to Germany. Applicants must be well aware of Germany Student Visa ...
Views: 1386 - How To Get Tons Of Guitar Students In The Summertime - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2014 from Tom HessHow To Get Tons Of Guitar Students In The Summertime by Tom Hess The slowest time of the year for lesson inquiries is the summertime (as you probably already know). Although most guitar teachers know this, the overwhelming majority of them are unable to deal with it and struggle to make ...
Views: 1385 - Networking with Tact and Professionalism - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2009 from Winifred WinstonNetworking is the process of developing strong relationships over time with people who can help you locate information, resources, and other people, to help you locate information, resources and other people. This is accomplished by sharing information, your expertise, your resources and your ...
Views: 1385 - Use Your Intuition to Find the Perfect Job - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2009 from Joan HangarterLets face it. Landing the perfect job in today's economic upheaval is going to prove a challenge for many of you. Has nothing to do with you, or your abilities, and everything to do with the job market and the uncertainty of the times. In fact, there may no longer be perfect jobs. This means, ...
Views: 1385 - $100K+ Job Search Stopper You Don't Realize You're Doing - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2010 from Ken MooreWhat does a broken $100K+ job search have in common with a broken relationship? Poor communication that damages a $100K+ job search is like ruining a friend or family relationship that you really don’t want to lose. It is a self-inflicted wound that worsens over time and most often it cannot ...
Views: 1384 - Unemployed? Good for you! - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2013 from Marc DeBoerDo you remember when you were being let go, fired or reduced? It probably felt like the worst day of your life or maybe even unfair and unjust. The reason I say this is because I recently watched a movie, Up In The Air, and it had a great a quote in it. George Clooney plays the main character ...
Views: 1384 - Why You Shouldn’t Ask For The Job - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2013 from Marc DeBoerWait! What? Don't ask for the job? Yup! It's annoying and no one likes it. What do I mean? With our job market still recovering back to its normal levels, there is an enormous amount of people who are still unemployed and we all know what they want. J-O-B-S! That's obvious, but then why ...
Views: 1384 - How to Inadvertently Sabotage Your Job Search - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Jessica SimkoSeveral decades ago, clear employment laws were put in place in the U.S. to ensure that employers would make hiring decisions based only upon information that directly related to the requirements of the job. But despite these laws, many excellent job seekers sometimes still get passed over based ...
Views: 1382(2 votes) - How to Use your Catering & Cooking Diploma to Switch Careers - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2012 from David AlexanderWhether you hit a dead-end in your current job or want to turn your passion into business or new career, the cooking and catering industry offers plenty of lucrative opportunities for those who are inventive, willing to persevere, can oversee day-to-day business operations and ready to go ...
Views: 1382 - Haven't Figured Which Employment Path to Pursue?: 3 Fun Careers to Look Into - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from Peter BamperWho says career means something that is done only in a formal office setting? Who says it has to be boring? Career is not defined as something that lets you pay bills. It should make you feel happy and fulfilled. Still thinking which career to explore? Well then, look into these three ...
Views: 1381 - Ideas on How to Create a Solid and Cohesive Group - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinDid you ever have to manage people who just can’t seem to put their trust on one another? If yes, then you have an idea of how draining and difficult it is to build trust among your team members. And while there isn’t any way you could do this easier, you really have to try to achieve this goal. ...
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