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- 3 Things a Baby Boomer Would Teach Their 22 Year Old - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Teddy DanfieldMany Baby Boomers today probably have a 22 year old who is just entering the “real” job market. No longer working at McDonald’s, mowing grass or the local department store. Here are 3 things a Baby Boomer would or should teach their 22 year old child. #1 Thing to do. Start Saving ...
Views: 1210 - Big Changes Require Bold Moves - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Maria HebdaDo you ever look at others who have achieved great things and think, "They're different from me. I could never find the courage to take such bold steps?" Don't sell yourself short. Often, it's a matter of determining the right career fit and breaking your goals down into attainable ...
Views: 1210 - How Smart Women Stay Connected - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Joy ChudacoffI was sitting in a park recently watching my children play with their grandparents and all at once I heard this deep, booming voice from a distance say, “You must make contact if you want to stay in the game.” I turned to my left and saw a coach working with a girl’s softball team – instructing ...
Views: 1210 - 15 Ways to Get Your Career on Track…Fast! - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2015 from Porschia Parker-GriffinWhen you wake up in the morning and get ready for work, how do you feel? Are you excited about the new day ahead? Do you feel fulfilled, knowing that you’re passionate about your career and making the income you want? Unfortunately, a lot of people I’ve spoken with recently are feeling stuck. ...
Views: 1209 - How To Pick A Career…The Easy Way! - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2014 from Porschia Parker-GriffinWhat lights you up inside? What can you spend hours doing that doesn’t feel like work? Now, how do you feel about your current job? If its easier for you, use a satisfaction scale of 1 (least satisfied) - 10 (most satisfied). Really think about it and decide if that number is how you want to ...
Views: 1209 - Jumpstart Your Reinvention - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Anastasia MontejanoYour conscious reinvention doesn't have to look like anyone else's idea of success. Your reinvention - your awakening and transformation - is at the heart of what I do. My deepest desire is that you can see yourself as the gift you truly are, to think bigger about who you are and what you ...
Views: 1209(1 vote) - My Personal Passion: Presenting the ABCs of Corporate Presence - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Sarah HathornCustomizing and designing corporate programs to help organizations take their businesses to the next level is one of my great passions. Large, successful companies always understand that people are their most valuable asset. But not all of them train their personnel about how to positively ...
Views: 1209(1 vote) - Where Do You Make the “Biggest Impact?” - by Submitted on May 03, 2012 from Anthony CalabreseMy wife was a public school teacher for almost 35 years before retiring in the summer of 2010. At that time, she was not sure what she would do next in her life. Since that time she has begun to occupy her life with a number of different activities. Some have been satisfying to her, while ...
Views: 1209 - The Power of Holding Intentions - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Jennifer BroadleyThis is a massive topic. It's one I've been reading around now for about 5 years. And I'll tell you what - when you see it working it's like magic just appeared in your life. So let's start with basic 3 questions: 1. What is an intention? An intention is a desire to be, to do or to have ...
Views: 1208 - Why you need Interview Coaching? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2019 from Maqsood RahmanAre you an Interviewee? If you are an interviewee, you have to prepare for the interview very well. Interviewee wants to make sure the chances of getting the job. But the interviewee doesn’t know - How to approach? Do you know! Why do you need Interview Coaching? U Diverse job interview ...
Views: 1208 - *** Sales 101 in Job Interviews - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2016 from Ford MyersThe information below was excerpted from a recent article written by Marc Cenedella, Founder of The Ladders. It offers a perfect introduction to this month’s topic, “Sales 101 in Job Interviews.” The most successful hot dog cart in New York City isn’t a hot dog cart at all. It’s “The Halal ...
Views: 1207 - The Critical Path to a Great Career: Step 2, Make Your Mark - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Kim Seeling SmithI got it wrong. For 15 years I got it wrong. During that time as a recruiter I saw many candidates walk into my office with a common complaint. “I’m just not happy,” they would tell me. “I’ve lost my passion (assuming they ever had it) for what I’m doing and I need to find another ...
Views: 1207 - Answering The Call - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2008 from Lori-Linell Hall"The Call" was what prompted you to want to be a doctor and in "Answering The Call," you took those difficult pre-med courses in college, persevered through medical school and residency, and then triumphantly and joyfully entered private practice or academic life. There's no doubt that you ...
Views: 1206 - How to Get Started Modeling Career - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2012 from Muhammad SaleemThe world of modeling is very glossy and this is the easiest way to become a popular personality in very little time. Mostly girls and boys want to become models, they like this field and desirous to joint it. But they have no more information how they get started their modeling career. The ...
Views: 1206 - Your Challenges Are The Key To Enhancing Your Career - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2019 from Michelle RazWhen you feel like you’re grinding through your life, faced with challenges that seem to go on and on and you wonder what good could ever come of them, pay attention to this: “All the adversity I’ve had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me.” –Walt Disney You may ...
Views: 1206 - Are You Relying on Serendipitous Happenings? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Anthony CalabreseI must admit that I’m not the greatest student of the English language. There are times when I will hear a word used, and while I believe that I know what it means especially in the context it is being used, I recently found the occasion to research such a situation. In my career coaching Five ...
Views: 1204 - How To Deal With Objections On Your IT Consulting Lead Genration Campaign - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2012 from Phillip Mckenzie“No”. That is the one word that a lot of telemarketing representatives dread to hear. Still, that is the norm when conducting IT consulting lead generation work. You either have to be relentless in your campaign, or you think of better ways to convert a rejection into an acceptance. This is ...
Views: 1204 - Job Fair Secrets - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Marge PowersWhat is a Job Fair? The term 'job fair' describes one or two day events where employers and job applicants can talk informally with each other and find out what's available in the market. Job fairs can provide great value to the job seeker depending upon the scope of preparing for the event. ...
Views: 1204 - Your Soul Already Knows - Finding The Perfect Career For You - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2008 from Kathi Calahan, Career CoachThe day you were born your Soul brought with it all the skills, talents, interests and hobbies you would need to fulfill your Life’s Work and find the perfect career for your personality. But sometimes we forget our purpose and end up working at jobs we don’t like. But you ...
Views: 1204(1 vote) - *** Handling Difficult Interview Questions - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2013 from Ford MyersI have noticed over the years in my Career Consulting practice that candidates often get "trapped" in interview questions that are designed to make them say something negative or self-defeating (which generally leads to rejection). Indeed, job-seekers are not even aware of how negative many of ...
Views: 1203 - *** The Power of “Pull Marketing” in Your Job Search - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2015 from Ford MyersWhen you’re searching for a new job, would you rather be “chasing after employers,” or would you rather have employers “chasing after you?” The answer is quite obvious – given a choice, you’d much rather have employers chasing after you! Is this some fantasy or “pipe dream?” No, the choice is ...
Views: 1203 - Are You Being Seduced? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Jamie MessinaThat’s right . . . are you being seduced?(Insert Barry White playing in the background) Are you being seduced by that hot, sexy, hard to get but must have . . . err . . . thing? That’s right, thing! I’m not talking about a super model , or a person at all! In fact I’m talking about two little ...
Views: 1203 - Enjoy the Ultimate Career Change by Following Your Dreams - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2007 from Leanna FredrichIf you want to find work that is meaningful, fulfilling and exciting then it is time to reawaken your ability to dream. Most of us used to dream big at one time or another. We dreamed of being a movie star, sports hero, a princess or the richest person on the planet. Then we begin hearing ...
Views: 1202 - How Can We Get Empowered? - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2009 from Joyce WeissDo these questions sound familiar? . How can I encourage people to make decisions when management is absent? . How can I encourage calculated risks so our company stays current? . How can we act as a team, instead of individuals striving for separate goals? The answer is in one ...
Views: 1201 - How to Please Your Boss to Have a Better Working Relationship - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinYour boss is the one to manage all the things that you do on a daily basis. He or she has complete control over many aspects of your work, such as the amount of work assignments you have, the possibility of you being promoted, your salary raise, and so on. But apart from these things, your boss ...
Views: 1201 - How To Really Move Forward In Your Career - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Deborah Brown-Volkman, PCCPeople come to me all the time because they are unhappy in their careers and are not sure what to do about it. They tell me the reasons they don’t have what they want; the economy, their company; some are even honest enough to blame themselves. They are all facing tough challenges, either ...
Views: 1201 - Choosing A Career That Fits You - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2012 from Ralph GomezOne of the more important decisions that you're going to need to make during your lifetime is in regards to the type of education that you are going to get after high school. For some individuals, it is going to mean attending a major university and getting a degree so that they can enter the ...
Views: 1200 - Modern Day Cowboys the Masculine Truckers - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from vinod kunwarTruckers are the lifeline of any economy or market. They provide an essential service by transporting finished goods and raw material over land. It carries tons of loads from manufacturing site to retail and distribution centers. Whenever I think of a trucker one masculine image appears on my ...
Views: 1200 - What Is CTA and how Call to Action Phrases That Will Convert - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2018 from Lucky YadavIt always feels good when you have thousands of Followers on Facebook, twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and other social media sites, but its all waste and doesn’t mean anything if you get any action from these followers of yours. Your followers should respond to your tweets, blogs, posts beyond ...
Views: 1200 - 15 Sure-Fire Ways & The Top 10 Questions To Ask For A Successful Job Interview - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Cecile PeterkinHere are some tips for a job interview that will help you come out of the process on top. When you walk into a job interview, the product you are selling is YOU. In order to successfully sell yourself, you must market your personal brand. That is, you must build a reputation that qualifies ...
Views: 1199(2 votes) - Career Change in 2019? - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2019 from Irene Gloria AddisonA Career Change in 2019? Here is the ‘How-to’ By Irene Gloria Addison It is a Brand New Year and some of us might have wished for a Brand New Career in 2019. Is it doable? Of course it is! Over the years, I have read several books and articles on Career Changing, but to my humble ...
Views: 1199 - What Do You Really Want - a Job or a "Calling"? - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Kathy CaprinoKnowing what you want in your life and career is the most important step to achieving it. So what do you want – a job or a “calling,” and are you prepared to get it? In coaching people to achieve a true breakthrough in their lives and careers, I’ve observed (and also personally experienced) ...
Views: 1199 - Executive Challenge #3: “I’m Unsure Where My Career Is Headed.” - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Brenda BenceLet’s face it: These are tough times in the lives of executives. The markets are topsy turvy, layoffs are rampant, stock options are under water, and people are running scared. For expatriates, add in the complexity of living outside your home country, and all of this can leave you wondering ...
Views: 1198 - Making Your Life Work For You - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Nicola BuntingHow much joy do you currently have in your life? Think 3 dimensionally! What might it take to feel you're moving closer to a destination that's right for you as a unique individual? As a life coach, I help people gain clarity on what kind of life and work will make them happiest. It's about ...
Views: 1198 - Top 10 Ways to Lighten Up at Work - by Submitted on May 21, 2012 from Marshall BrownToo often, the workplace is an entirely too serious place. And yet study after study shows that a lighthearted approach aids career advancement, reduces turnover and absenteeism, and enhances productivity and work performance. Here are just a few ways to inject brightness into your day and/or ...
Views: 1198 - *** Your Compensation Negotiation Strategy - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2015 from Ford MyersBack in September of 2012, I published an article in this e-newsletter titled, "Salary Negotiation: 21 Rules of the Game." The piece provided specific tips and techniques for increasing your salary offers. In this article, we're going to "step back" and take a broader view of the salary ...
Views: 1197 - Answers to the Most Frequently Asked Resume Questions - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Krista Mitchell1. Does my resume really need to be one page? No. The length should be as long as it takes to briefly describe your skills, education, and experience, and accomplishments which are relevant to the job for which you are applying; however, try to keep it two pages or less or you risk not having ...
Views: 1196 - Counselling Psychology: Let Your Guiding Light Shine - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2010 from David AlexanderCounselling psychology is the largest specialty area within psychology. The Society of Counselling Psychology describes this field as “…a psychological specialty that facilitates personal and interpersonal functioning across the lifespan with a focus on emotional, social, vocational, ...
Views: 1196(1 vote) - Jetking Feedbacks of students : A must read for aspiring computer students - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from susan crastoJetking is India’s no.1 Institute at the moment as it offers computer courses with better facilities and better study flow for aspiring students. The teaching level of Jetking is at par when compared to other existing institutes. Students who have been a part of this institute immensely agree ...
Views: 1196 - HOW TO RAMP UP YOUR LIFE: 12 STEPS TO SELF-COACHING - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2017 from James MapesEach person holds so much power within themselves that needs to be let out. Sometimes they just need a little nudge, a little direction, a little support, a little coaching, and the greatest things can happen. -Pete Carroll, American football coach What’s your opinion of peak ...
Views: 1195 - So You Think Your Boss Hates You - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2016 from T. Renee RichardsonAloha! During career consultations, I frequently receive questions from distraught individuals who feel unhappy in their jobs, seeking insight into the treatment they receive at work. As those of you who have worked with me know, clarity and action steps are created from two different ...
Views: 1195(1 vote) - Tight Budget? Things You Need To Know To Let Your Business' Buck Go Further - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from Zahib ZiaweetKnow your Customers With the help of technology it's just that much easier and faster to know your customer. Your customer is voicing their problems, concerns, and ideas without having to be asked or taking boring surveys just to receive a lousy $5 that won't be available for withdrawal till ...
Views: 1195 - *** Follow-up Steps after the Interview – Strategies to Help You Get the Offer - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Ford MyersMy clients often express frustration after they’ve completed their interviews for a position they want. The common complaints include, “Why doesn’t the company call me back?” or “I feel like I have no power; all I can do is wait for an answer,” or “Can’t I do anything to make the employer say ...
Views: 1194 - 5 Simple and Quick Fixes for Improving Your Resumes - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from Don GoodmanWhether you are putting together your resume from scratch, editing an existing version or seeking the help of a professional resume writer and giving it a final review, there are simple and quick fixes to apply to give your resume an improved quality. Remember that employers will only give a ...
Views: 1194(1 vote) - Here Is Why You Are Not A Highly Successful Guitar Teacher (…Yet!) - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2013 from Tom HessTom Hess, professional guitarist, musician in the virtuoso metal band Rhapsody Of Fire and international guitar teacher shares his perspective on reaching a major level of success in the guitar teaching profession. Did you ever ask yourself why you are not as successful as your local guitar ...
Views: 1194(1 vote) - How to Map Your Career - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Lauren StillA career map is like a road map of your professional life - it allows you to visualize where you are, where you want to go, and possible routes to get there. A good career map will provide you flexibility, tools to assess opportunities as they surface, and ideas for planning your career ...
Views: 1194 - Virtual Savvy Presenter: Finding Your Sweet Spot - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanAre your virtual presentations matching your audience? Here’s a 12-point checklist that makes virtual presenting a breeze. If you are marketing and selling to a remote audience, your comfort, confidence and use of technology makes a world of difference. I talk with clients from all ...
Views: 1194(1 vote) - MARKETING MIRACLES - Part 3 - Personal and Spiritual Coherence in work and life. - 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 ...
Views: 1193(1 vote) - The Top 10 Beliefs Stopping You from A Career Change That You Are Passionate About! - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2008 from Leanna Fredrich1.I don't trust myself to choose the RIGHT business or career. The fear of making the wrong choice can freeze you into inaction. So often we put a lot of pressure on ourselves to have THIS career choice be the perfect one. Give yourself a break! If you are following your heart and your ...
Views: 1192 - What Are The Major Difference Between Interpreters And Translators? - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2013 from Roger SmithsSometimes some professions are closely related, performs similar kinds of tasks, yet the major difference they share gets ignored. Interpreter and Translators are closely related linguistic disciplines and both deals with language translation skills. Before considering the differences, the ...
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