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- The Secret to Attracting the Job You Love - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinOne of the biggest concerns that many of us have in our lives is their own ability to find a career that will suit them perfectly. Nobody can say that it’s easy to find your dream career, but nobody said it cannot be done, either. The secret to finding the right career path is to first have the ...
Views: 1351 - Things to Request From Your Employer If You've Just Been Laid Off - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2011 from Alex CarlyleIf you think you might be getting laid off soon, here are some things to consider ahead of time. This information also applies if you've already lost your job but it occurred very recently. Many managers are just not comfortable laying people off. Right after they get out the words, they are ...
Views: 1351 - Ethics of Hiring Offshore PHP Developer or Programmer - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2012 from cishemant mahajanThese days hiring offshore PHP developer, Java programmer, Perl developer or any other programmer has not been that difficult. With the rapid and increasing changes in web development and in other technology, high level technologies pertaining to develop effective and efficient web and software ...
Views: 1350(1 vote) - The Top *10* Highly Profitable, Proven, Time-Tested Secrets to Create the Ultimate First and Last Impression with Your Clients, Secret #10 - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2015 from John Di LemmeSecret #10 N: Non-negotiable When you give a client a surprise bonus, you’re over-delivering and practically guar-anteeing customer satisfaction. A satisfied customer is essential. Don’t hold a debate with yourself about whether you should reward a customer. Make the reward non-negotiable. ...
Views: 1350 - Are our habits contributing to the success of our goals or not? - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2014 from Noah St JohnAll of us have goals we want to accomplish and in order to accomplish these goals we need to know what needs to be done and what doesn't. We have habits that may contribute or hinder us from reaching our goals. These are our productive and unproductive habits. To explain them more clearly, ...
Views: 1348 - Wilkinsons Jobs - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from jed dylanSearching for vacancy postings on the Wilkinsons website is the only way to go when searching for the latest jobs postings and listings. The website has all the most current listings accessible, for all qualifications and backgrounds for those who are looking for job in the UK. So, regardless of ...
Views: 1347(1 vote) - Career Transitions: 4 Preliminary Tips That Will Get You on the Career Path to Success! - by Submitted on May 23, 2007 from Hallie CrawfordNot happy in your current job? Thinking about making a career change? Dynamic lifestyles and an uncertain economy are just two of many reasons to consider a new occupation, or even an entirely different field than the one you're in now. Trust me; as a career counselor who has helped many people ...
Views: 1346 - Puttin On The Glitz - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Ungenita Katrina PrevostWhat can you do to stand out right now? If you’re saying you don’t want to stand out and you’re in the business of helping other people look and feel beautiful (not cute!) You are your business and after spending 10+ years working with some of the most glamorous stars in the world. I’ve learned ...
Views: 1346(2 votes) - I Just Lost My Job: How Am I Going To Tell My Kids? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Judith LindenbergerOne of the responsibilities of a human resources professional is to let employees know that their jobs have been eliminated. It is hard to give the news and even harder to receive it. Just recently, I was involved in communicating a large layoff to employees at a Fortune 500 company. I met ...
Views: 1344 - Passionate Leadership - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2016 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comAre you passionate about what you are doing? You know leadership starts with leading yourself. If you are an independent contractor or work in a larger organization with a team, you need to lead yourself first, and that includes inspiring yourself to achieve exceptional things. How may times ...
Views: 1344 - How Women Can Make It To The Top - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2014 from Beate CheletteI read an article today about the famous UCLA Anderson School of Management. The article was featured in Businessweek and takes an uncomfortable look at the difficulties women face to get to the top and be compensated fairly. Sure, that’s nothing new. But the surprising information is that women ...
Views: 1343 - Do What You Love So You Can Love What You Do - by Submitted on May 23, 2009 from Joan Marie WhelanThere are often times in our lives when we reflect on all the things we "could have done" or "should have done" because there's an emptiness that we begin to harbor when we're not in the career or line of work we'd choose to be. Easier said than done, eh? Well, that really depends on how badly ...
Views: 1342 - What You Go Through When You Transform Your Career - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinMany of us are talented, driven, highly functional, and just very good at what they do. Yet, it is still not uncommon for some of these people to decide to move away from their jobs despite really enjoying many aspects of their careers. The main reason is that they feel that some of the things ...
Views: 1342 - How to Impress People without Being Annoying - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinWe can do anything and everything just to impress others, can’t we? Showing off the expensive things we’re using or even the successful career we have could be the best way to leave a mark…or maybe not. Honestly, there isn’t anything wrong with wanting to be impressive, but it’s always how we ...
Views: 1340 - Successful Goal Setting Will Put You Ahead of Your Competition - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2012 from Kris PlantrichAfter my last article and my mention of goal setting I started to think about my own goals for the quickly approaching 2007 New Year. I have some goals I revise and reuse every year. Writing down my goals clarifies what I want to accomplish, as stated by author Arnold Patent, “What you focus on ...
Views: 1340 - A Personal Coach Advice on Ditching Your Bad Procrastination Habits - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinIf you think that you work better and are more productive when you do things under a looming deadline, you’re probably mistaken. The truth is that you just feel more satisfied with the fact that you accomplished your tasks even with the time almost running out. Did you know that by getting rid ...
Views: 1339 - Lemonade Stand Plan For America - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Cory GeffreI started rethinking about the state of the country and the economy this weekend when my kids started a lemonade stand. They made $12.50 each for 4 hours of work. It brought me back to my childhood that involved not only a lemonade stand, but also an earthworm farm, handmade fishing lures, and ...
Views: 1339(2 votes) - Mentoring: An Art Form - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from Karen KleinwortServing as a mentor for someone brings with it much responsibility and pride. The former is true because you fill a much-needed position in the lives and careers of those whom you mentor, and the latter is true because you attain a position from which you assist others by drawing on your own ...
Views: 1339 - A new year is the time for a new approach to work - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Craig NathansonAre you over 40? Good. Then you won't need permission from your parents to read this article. If you are under 40, I give you permission now! I would guess if you are over 40 you have begun to question your life and your work. Good. This is normal and healthy. Perhaps you have also started ...
Views: 1338(1 vote) - Adversity - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2008 from Dirk ZellerIn order for us to win in life, we must push through the adversity we face. Without facing it, we are poorly prepared for winning. The truth is most of us don’t welcome adversity like a long-lost friend. We don’t embrace with passion the pain and setbacks that occur. Alfred Russell Wallace ...
Views: 1337 - Different Types of Second Interview Questions That You Should Be Familiar With - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryCongratulations, you passed the first job interview! You are now ready to move forward to the next step, the second interview. This interview process is generally more thorough than the first and brings you closer to getting the job. In order for the second interview to go easily you need to be ...
Views: 1337(1 vote) - Signs that Entrepreneurship Might Not Be for You - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinIf you are running your own business and are wondering if you are doing well at it, you should go figure out if you were born to be an entrepreneur or not. If it turns out that you don’t have what it takes to be a successful businessman, there’s no reason to feel miserable. It wouldn't even mean ...
Views: 1337 - Think and Grow Rich 1: Use business wisdom to fuel your job search - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2010 from Jeri Hird Dutcher(Part 1 of 10) Back in 1937, Napoleon Hill published a book titled "Think and Grow Rich." It remains to this day the top-selling business book of all time. Much of the "new" business wisdom of our time is based upon Hill's book, including the new-thought best-selling book and movie "The ...
Views: 1337 - Are You Stuck? Get Out Of Your Comfort Zone! - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2011 from Beth VeenkampDo you have excuses that you are using a little too often? Do you notice that “I’m too tired” is a common response of yours? Do you hear the bit of resentment you are hanging on to in your “Why bother” response that you catch launching out of your mouth 3 times a day? I encourage you to dig ...
Views: 1336(1 vote) - Coaching, We Don't Need No Stinkin' Coach - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Dr. Houston VetterCoaching, we don’t need no stinkin’ coach… in the old Humphrey Bogart classic, ‘The Treasure of the Sierra Madre’ some bandits pretending to be Federales have parnoid Fred C. Dobbs (Bogart) cornered at a gold mine he was mining. Dobbs (Bogart), from behind the cover of a bolder, ask to see ...
Views: 1336 - Why Very Few People Become Highly Successful Professional Musicians - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2014 from Ryan BucknerWhy Very Few People Become Highly Successful Professional Musicians by Tom Hess Want to become a professional musician so you can start doing the things you always dreamed of such as recording in the studio or touring around the world? Are you sick and tired of working a crappy day job ...
Views: 1335 - Elected, Non Elected and Non Events Life Transitions. How have you dealt with them? - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Joseph SmartHello and welcome back to this series of articles on change. In the last article entitled ‘Make Change, or Change will happen to you’ I discussed the difference between minor life transitions and major life transitions. In this article I will discuss the process of dealing with endings and ...
Views: 1334(1 vote) - Executive Challenge #6: “I Really Need to Get More Organized.” - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Brenda BenceImagine a life without clutter: No mail piled up in your “in” tray, you easily stay caught up on your e-mails. Your productivity is up, but your schedule isn’t packed. You avoid interruptions, arrive on time to appointments, and leave the office early enough to enjoy quality time with your ...
Views: 1334(1 vote) - Interview Confidence - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Churchill BrookOne of the key things that you need during the interview process is confidence. Confidence in your abilities, confidence in your fit for the role, confidence that the Company are making a good choice when they interview you for this role. This should not be confused with arrogance which is of ...
Views: 1334 - So You Need Resume Help - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Marc DeBoerWe all ask ourselves this at some point in time, "Do I need resume help or not?" Why do we ask this? Because we all go through career changes in life and we want to land that next job. However, let me ask you this? If you wanted to have a procedure done, would you go to a doctor or do it ...
Views: 1334 - Finding Success: How to Balance Work and Personal Life - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Lauren StillYou've got a lot on your plate, are respected at work for your achievements, but often feel overwhelmed, stressed, and may sometimes feel guilty about whether you give enough time to your family. When someone talks about having work-life balance, you laugh and say, "What's that?" You've probably ...
Views: 1333 - 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) - How Mid-Life Career Change Can Be Influenced By Age Discrimination - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Cathy GoodwinMid-life career challenges often are related to age. When I've asked executives and professionals, "What is the biggest challenge to your career?" nearly all provide a response related to age discrimination. These professionals often turn to career counselors and coaches for solutions. Surely, ...
Views: 1333 - ***Self-Employment Options: A Primer - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Ford MyersIn considering the self-employment option, there are two main questions to ask yourself: 1. Is self-employment potentially right for you? 2. If so, which of the four paths to business ownership would be best for you? You have two main career paths: Self Employment vs. “Getting a ...
Views: 1332(1 vote) - 5 Questions to Ask on a 1st Interview - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Ken Sundheim1. Let’s Say I Execute All the Set Duties of My Position For A Long Time….? You should always find out where the job is taking you in the next few years, however you must phrase this question properly. If you come out and say that you want to know exactly where you’ll be in 3 years, the ...
Views: 1332(2 votes) - Study Abroad Destinations - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2015 from mapmy studyChoosing a Destination for your higher studies depends on various categories. One looks for Quality Education, another for Economy & Job and one may look at a cost effective destination. Every student has the right to know the relevant information to select their study destination and this the ...
Views: 1332(1 vote) - How to Use Your Teachers Aide Certificate to Have a Fulfilling Career - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2012 from David AlexanderTeachers will always be in demand because education is very important no matter what age you are in. Needless to say, this is a career that can last a lifetime. But if you don’t have the academic requirements yet to become a full-fledged teacher, you can opt to become a teacher’s aide instead. ...
Views: 1330 - 8 Steps to Take Charge of Your Career and Market You - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Marshall BrownToday's work world is full of uncertainty, and the jobs available now and in the future will be very different from the past. Whether in good times or bad, you must take charge of your own career, because no one else is going to do it for you. Here are eight steps to help you survive in ...
Views: 1328(1 vote) - DROP THOSE HABITS - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Adrienne MarksDon’t you hate those moments when all of the sudden you hear yourself saying, “bugger, if only I had listened to my gut instinct”? In fact have you ever asked yourself why you don’t listen? The reason we don’t tend to pay attention to what our gut is trying to tell us is that, as kids, we ...
Views: 1327(1 vote) - HIREghana’s Job Reference Etiquette - by Submitted on May 21, 2017 from Irene Gloria AddisonWe are all aware that whenever we apply as candidates for almost any role, we might eventually be asked for a few employment references from our previous role. And even though they might not be so common for junior and entry- level roles, they are almost the rule for all professional and ...
Views: 1327 - Wiinning at Working--Jumping Work-Hurdles - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2012 from Nan RussellIt feels great at the end of a workday to know you've made progress on a mounting to-do list, resolved a persistent problem, dealt with a difficult challenge, or accomplished an important objective. Yet, too often we get to the end of a day and haven't felt feelings of satisfaction, ...
Views: 1327 - Information About Hospitalist Jobs - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2012 from Saima BukhariGetting hospitalist jobs such as nursing jobs or a job as a doctor health practitioner is not easy. Many people who work in the hospital setting find that they spend a great deal of time investing in their education so that they can have the job that they desire. Hospitalist jobs are some of ...
Views: 1326 - Listening Practices: Tips and Traps - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Marshall BrownHave you ever noticed how GOOD it feels to be really listened to? It’s impactful, particularly when the listening goes beyond just the words you’re speaking. That kind of artful listening conveys respect and value to the speaker, and promotes positive relationships of all kinds. And, ...
Views: 1326 - The 7 Signs of an Empowered Life – Are You Living One? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from Kathy CaprinoEmpowerment -- the act of investing oneself with more authority and control over one’s path -- is a vitally important process that I teach and explore every day as a career transformation coach. I’ve personally witnessed the transformative effect it can have, when an individual takes control of ...
Views: 1325(1 vote) - Coaching Niche - 4 Obstacles to Identifying It - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Erika KalmarIn the previous article we talked about the 13 reasons why you would want to have a niche. Here is the next bit. There are coaches out there who know the theory well, they want to do this step and get started but struggle to get to an outcome. Here are the top 4 obstacles people ...
Views: 1324 - Personal Coach – Simple Yet Effective Ways to Keep Your Workspace Organized - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinWhen it comes to being organized at work, many of us believe that it should start with having a clean and well-arranged workspace. This doesn’t mean, however, that you should spend the first hour or so of your day trying to organize things around you. It will be a waste of time if you go on ...
Views: 1324 - The MBA: Its Only Part of the Strategy - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 from Todd RhoadAs the unemployment rate continues to climb (8.5% in March 2009, Bureau of Labor Statistics), many of us are seeking out new options for maintaining some sense of stability for the future. One very popular option is the MBA. As a career coach, I’m inundated with questions relating to how it can ...
Views: 1323 - Common Sense Ideas to Build Your Professional Reputation - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Ken SundheimThere are certain business rules in existence that young, up-and-coming business professionals and entrepreneurs should do their best to abide by. Paying attention to and following these rules will inevitably make your career and business run more smoothly and successfully. Taking A Genuine ...
Views: 1322(4 votes) - Internship 101 - Summer Interns - by Submitted on May 05, 2016 from Jaynine HowardI see people soliciting requests on Facebook for interns for the summer. One business announced they had openings for 24 interns. Really – your business truly needs 24 interns? How is it possibly running now without those billets filled? Do you have staff who can realistically manage 24 interns? ...
Views: 1322 - Spending for a Career Coaching Program Is a Valuable Investment for Your Career - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinAccording to a saying, “Sometimes you need to spend money in order to make money.” This is true, especially for business people, but it’s not only them who should invest to make profits. This saying applies to your career as well. In order for you to move up or advance in your career, then ...
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