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- Staying Motivated at Work - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2013 from Dan ClarkeLet's face it, no matter how much you love your job, it will usually get boring eventually, making you lose your motivation. When you do something every week, every day for weeks or months with very little change, it will wear on you, eventually ruining your enjoyment of it. So what can you ...
Views: 1300(1 vote) - What is and Why should I care about Behavioral Interviewing? - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from James MalervyThroughout the years, hiring manages have used all types of techniques to eliminate candidates in an attempt to decide who is best competent for a job. A great deal has changed from the days when the job interviewers could ask anything they wanted to. With changes in laws regarding inequity, ...
Views: 1300(3 votes) - Preparing For A Job Interview - 5 Top Tips - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Catherine JonesWhether it's your first or your hundredth and whether your rate of getting the job offer after the interview is 10% or 90%, preparing for an interview is always among the most nerve-wracking of tasks. Your stress level, however, will drop when you know you are ready for the interview. The ...
Views: 1299 - Managing Your Career – I Bet You’re Not Doing It - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Don GoodmanHave you ever noticed that the person who gets promoted is not always the most competent for the job? Or how about the person who did all the work not being recognized as much as the person who talks about it? Or what about the person who is career-stunted because they once said the wrong ...
Views: 1299 - New Year, New Career: The "Power Plan" to Achieve Career Success in 2010 - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2010 from Ford MyersDo you hope to get your career on track in 2010, with more power and momentum than ever before? Even though we’re in a very challenging recession and a very bad job market, do you want to “buck the trend” and create breakthrough results? Are you prepared to create the focused and productive ...
Views: 1299(3 votes) - Business Professionals: Discover Key Strategies To Deal With (And Overcome!) Difficult People and Situations at Work - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2012 from Wendy Montes de ocaMany people you may think are difficult are really just different. Their personalities and behavioral styles may clash with yours. Once you learn to identify others’ styles—and honestly assess your own—you can figure out why you’re having a problem with a particular type of ...
Views: 1298 - In Job Search, Nothing Beats “The Human Touch” - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2012 from Anthony CalabreseIn the space of a few hours this past week, the topic of Automatic Tracking Systems (ATS) arose in activities with which I was involved. The first individual who brought them to my attention is a current resumé writing coach who in previous job experience has been a recruiter within ...
Views: 1297 - Keeping Your Job During A Recession - by Submitted on May 02, 2009 from Yun Siang LongI struggle to write about keeping your job during a recession as it almost suggests that during the recession there are special strategies to keep your job. I personally believe excellent work ethics helps you keep your job during the economic downturn. Those very strategies will also help you ...
Views: 1297 - The Need for Training - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Gerard ODonovanIf IFAs and Life Assurance Companies are to compete effectively with the direct sales channels that are trading today and with the many more about to appear in the next 24 months then they must first realise exactly what they have to do. If they want to keep, never mind increase, their ...
Views: 1297 - The Worst Cities to Relocate to During Your Job Search - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2012 from Ken SundheimThere are some cities that, despite a better hiring economy, lack any sort of competitive job market. Still, job seekers relocate to these metropolitan areas to beat the odds and, from what my recruiting firm has seen, regret the relocation significantly. While it is possible to find a sales, ...
Views: 1297(2 votes) - Career Development Feedback....? or Feed-forward? - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from Andria CorsoFeedback is defined as the return of information about performance, a process or an activity. Whether we like to receive it or not, feedback is an essential part of career development. If you don't know how you've been doing, how will you know where you need to improve, grow and develop? ...
Views: 1296 - If You Don't Help Your own Immune System, Who Will? - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2021 from John ChenPeople get sick through the entire year however the winter time seems like a really hard time of year for the immune system. It's not like the brand "flu season" wasn't assigned to winter for a reason. Cooler conditions and more serious weather conditions have all the makings for weakening the ...
Views: 1296(3 votes) - Where Is FEAR Holding You Back? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2011 from Helen Roberts“The enemy is fear. We think it is hate; but, it is fear.” Mahatma Gandhi I recently heard this acronym at a seminar and it made so much sense. FEAR = False Evidence Appearing Real Then it was followed up with a statistic that 80% of our fears never happen. Where In Life Is Fear ...
Views: 1296(1 vote) - *** Moving Your Career Forward in Tough Times - by Submitted on May 21, 2010 from Ford MyersWork Harder and Smarter for Better Career Results Let's face it: the job market is bad and the economy is worse. That's why this is the time to push harder than ever in conducting your job search and managing your career. In addition to working harder, you'll need to work smarter as ...
Views: 1295(2 votes) - Go In The Direction That Your Career Is Taking You - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2012 from Deborah Brown-Volkman, PCCAre you frustrated in your career? Not where you thought you would be or want to be currently? Frustration is normal is today’s economy. Who can blame anyone for being upset? One day you got up and went to work, and the next day that job was gone or the office environment was different. ...
Views: 1295 - The Business of Art - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2015 from Danielle DayriesI was never quite certain why we call a guide to doing something well the “art of”. After much pondering, I realized that art is more than just a painting, sculpture, performance, or another expression of emotion. Art involves a creative thought process, unique to each individual, which is ...
Views: 1295 - Think and Grow Rich 3: Psyche up to reach your career goal - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2010 from Jeri Hird Dutcher(Part 3 of 10) Napoleon Hill's best-selling business book of all time derived from the beliefs and actions of many of the richest and most successful people of the early 20th century offers eight steps to success: 1. Desire 2. Faith 3. Autosuggestion 4. Specialized ...
Views: 1295 - The Importance Of Focus - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2008 from Sam Oliver,There are many distractions in the world. This would be a good day for you to focus. Focus on your needs, as well as, the needs of others. Keep the needs of yourself and the needs of the self in balance. You will notice that you and others have this need to keep life in balance. There is a ...
Views: 1294 - There's Nothing Wrong With You. Nothing. Isn't That a Relief? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Janet WhiteheadThere's Nothing Wrong With You. Nothing. Isn't That a Relief? I hear ya. Don’t think those thoughts that the title triggered are going unnoticed: “She doesn’t know me very well, does she?” “I can’t complete a single thing I set out to, that’s what’s wrong with me.” “I need to lose ...
Views: 1294(1 vote) - Prepare Yourself for the Offbeat Question - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Don GoodmanDoing well in a job interview is the result of many things, ranging from the first impressions you make with your physical appearance (body language) to how well you communicate and respond to questions. There are the predictable questions, such as “What are your greatest strengths/weaknesses?” ...
Views: 1293 - Upcoming Coaching Trends - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2012 from Gerard ODonovanWith such an increasing competition in the market sector, an individual has to be competitive enough to cope up with his targets and get through his goals. Thus, there is an urgent need of professional and expert coaching in each and every type of business, and in each and every sector. No ...
Views: 1293 - What's wrong with most resumes? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2007 from Sander MarcusHaving written, edited, and critiqued literally thousands of resumes in all fields for over 30 years, I have come to the inescapable conclusion that most resumes fail to capture the attention of potential employers for 7 predictable (and curable) reasons. These are: 1. Lack of focus. Most ...
Views: 1293 - Job Market Strategies for New Graduates - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2012 from Kris PlantrichIt’s that time of the year again when colleges let out and newly graduated young adults receive their diplomas. They will enjoy a well deserved, long hot summer and then realize “I’ve graduate - now what? I don’t know what to do next!” A little daunted with the realization that now they need to ...
Views: 1292 - Behind it All - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2014 from John JohnsonLike it or not humans are always learning. And we learn quickly. It’s not just our minds that learn, but our bodies as well. Sometimes a single experience is all it takes. Rapid learning can occur when an experience is unique, novel and accompanied by a heightened emotion. What’s interesting is ...
Views: 1291(2 votes) - Conducting a Critical Discussion - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Gregg OliverFor the last few weeks, I have elaborated on the elements of attitude that provide the best point of view from which to approach a discussion. Studying these elements and learning how to incorporate them authentically into your communication will help you remain collaborative and avoid falling ...
Views: 1291 - Key Musts for a Sales Resume - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from Don GoodmanA sales professional’s resume needs to succinctly demonstrate achievements and results that immediately state to employers: “I can beat your goals.” Sales is very measurable and your resume must highlight both your quantifiable accomplishments as well as certain soft skills. There are ...
Views: 1291 - Your Success – Career, Sports Performance and Health - by Submitted on May 24, 2016 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comAll the time we have images on our mind, images that inspire us or images that increase worry and doubt. We actually think in pictures. Just pay attention to what’s on your mind all day - your thoughts and images. We know the body’s performance is an expression of what is going on in our mind, ...
Views: 1291(1 vote) - A Simple Way To Start Living Your New Career Today... Quotes And Coaching Questions To Motivate You - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2008 from Leanna FredrichQuotes: "Nothing changes until you do." Unknown "Success follows doing what you want to do. There is no other way to be successful." Malcolm S. Forbes "You are today where your thoughts have brought you; you will be tomorrow where your thoughts take you." James Allen You ...
Views: 1290 - Here's to Making a Difference! - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Helen RobertsOn Friday evening I finished work and headed out of the City to my house in the country. It’s about a two hour drive. Along the way I thought about the week I had and the people I worked with and the changes they were making and the impact it was having on their life. I felt incredibly ...
Views: 1290 - ARE YOU A DEFENSIVE INTERVIEWER? Part 2 - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2011 from Judi PerkinsIn part 1 we talked about how defensive interviewing can sabotage results. In part 2 we look at how to prevent it. The first, and most obvious way, is to be prepared. Know what you want in a job and define it by looking at your previous positions. Consider what motivates you, in what kind ...
Views: 1289 - Benefits of Product Licensing for Manufacturers - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Gary GoldsteinInventors aren't the only ones who can benefit from licensing. While inventors do benefit monetarily from licensing their inventions, manufacturers also stand to benefit a great deal from taking advantage of the opportunity to license the products of others. A quick look at the benefits of ...
Views: 1289(1 vote) - *** The Seven Truths of Career Success - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2012 from Ford Myers1. The most qualified candidate does not necessarily get the job offer Many times, candidates with lesser qualifications get job offers simply because they've prepared and presented themselves in a more compelling way. In other words, they're better self-marketers than the other ...
Views: 1288 - 5 Ways to Boost Your Productivity - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from J. Mariah BrownProductivity levels are a common topic of discuss for business of all types and sizes, because productivity impacts a plethora of other aspects of business, including the bottom line—profitability. Increasing personal productivity levels can help secure your job position, get you promoted to the ...
Views: 1287 - How To Transform Your Life Challenges Into A Perfect Career - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2019 from Michelle RazMost of us perceive the challenges we’ve experienced in our life to be barriers or limitations on our choice of career. For example, if you have a learning disability you may believe you’re not cut out for a career requiring a lot of writing and researching. You may feel your lack of detailed ...
Views: 1287 - Looking For a Job in Scotland? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from adrew smithIf you're concerned in living and working in Scotland you'll have your pick of some fantastic locations. To search some great jobs always select larger cities to begin with. You can consider Scotland’s big cities that are Edinburgh, Falkirk, Dundee, Glasgow, Inverness and Aberdeen. If you ...
Views: 1287 - Creating Leaders for Tomorrow - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Don Martinez MCC, MNLP/PTDon Martinez is a Master Certified Coach MNLP/PT EXECUTIVE COACHING Center of Excellence & Success CAREER | BUSINESS | LIFE | ENTREPRENEURSHIP “The power to make the impossible happen” Executive Coaching Services An executive coach is like a personal trainer for your business - and ...
Views: 1286(1 vote) - *** Career Success Requires Parallel Paths - by Submitted on May 26, 2016 from Ford MyersIn my career coaching practice, I often find myself telling clients that they need to pursue two parallel paths in order to achieve career success and satisfaction. They inevitably ask, “You mean I have to work in two different careers at the same time?” No, that’s not what I mean. Here are ...
Views: 1285 - 10 Tips To Enhance Your Lead Generation Call With Telemarketing - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2012 from Belinda SummersThinking of conducting a lead generation and appointment setting campaign? Then you should take into consideration having telemarketing as your channel. Sure, it may be true that there are other methods to gain prospects, but there are also other reasons why you should work with ...
Views: 1284 - DEVELOPING REFERRAL RELATIONSHIPS - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Dirk ZellerOnce you’ve received a referral, gathered information, and ranked the lead, it’s time to pick up the phone. The following advice and scripts will help you at each step of the lead-conversion process. Making first-time contact The first call is the hardest one. Until you make first contact ...
Views: 1284(8 votes) - How Important Are Workplace Values? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinAll of us have our own values that we apply in whatever workplace we go to; even managers do. For managers, there can never be an assurance that the people he or she hires have the same workplace values. Nevertheless, it is important that company leaders try to hire only those who will fit in ...
Views: 1283 - The Top *10* Highly Profitable, Proven, Time-Tested Secrets to Create the Ultimate First and Last Impression with Your Clients, Secrets #8 & #9 - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2015 from John Di LemmeSecret #8 I: Involvement Doing direct mail campaigns once in a while is great. But you must do far more to build long-term business relationships. You must stay involved with your clients by communicating with them on a regu-lar, consistent basis. A key factor is to reward them for their ...
Views: 1282 - Think and Grow Rich - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2013 from siphiwe bladaWell not to waist your time, but to actually how I was inspired to think and to Grow Rich. Before I tell you about the endless amount of audio books I listen too, I’m just going to tell you a quick but the most resent story which took place day before yesterday. After listening to my Audio Book ...
Views: 1282(2 votes) - 5 Presentation Mistakes That Kill Results - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Milly SonnemanHow can you guarantee you get top results in your next high-stakes presentation? Learn the 5 lethal mistakes that will send your clients and prospects running from the room. For years, professionals and subject matter experts have relied on their organizations for presentation skills ...
Views: 1280(1 vote) - The Power of Networking - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Churchill BrookThe age old debate; is it what you know or who you know that is most important. I would say that 100% of the time who you know can and will open more doors for you than what you know. If you are looking to change fields, get that big promotion or sidestep into a new industry knowing the right ...
Views: 1280(3 votes) - Coaching - An Effective Tool for Managers - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2012 from Gerard ODonovanEffective managerial skills are very important for the development of any organisation. Managers should be capable enough to control the team. Coaching is significantly said to be the most helpful tool in order to be a good manager. Coaching helps improve the performance of managers in every ...
Views: 1279 - Do you have the perfect work for you? Take the quiz to find out - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Craig NathansonWhy the search for perfect work is important! First, because no one will ever walk up to you in your current job and ask you! Your family members won’t ask you because change can be threatening. This is a question you must ask yourself. Work impacts our sense of self, our self-esteem and our ...
Views: 1279 - Five Careers Unaffected by the Economic Downturn - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Carlos EwersThe current economy is tight,so if you’re on the lookout for a career that can bring you satisfaction and fulfillment, you might as well get yourself educated in a field that is also high in demand in spite of the slump in the economy. Here is a list of five careers that are doing really well ...
Views: 1279 - *** Tips for a Successful Job Search – Part 2 - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Ford MyersAs regular readers of "Your Career Advocate" know, I sometimes feature the writing of others in this space. I thought this piece by Amy Dinning would be an ideal selection, because many clients have recently been asking, "What, exactly, should I be doing to maximize my job search efforts?" Amy ...
Views: 1278(1 vote) - Finish Your Unfinished Business - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from gladys stoneThe Today Show featured a segment recently about people over 50 getting fired and how it changed their lives for the better. One guest, Lee Kravitz, author of Unfinished Business, took stock in himself after he was laid off and realized that he had become disconnected from the people who ...
Views: 1277(2 votes) - *** It’s Not About The Job; It’s About Your Life! - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2015 from Ford MyersWhen it comes to job search and career development, I think 99% of the population has it wrong and “does it backwards.” This realization comes from my more than 20 years of experience as a Career Coach, and after working with literally thousands of clients. Looking back, I believe that this ...
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