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- Are We Aging or Just Beginning the Next Act in Our Play of Life - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2007 from Sandy PheilThe “Me” Brand We were taught all through the 80s and 90s to say, “we” and “us” before “I”. It was all about giving credit to your peers before yourself. But, by doing this how were we supposed to stand out, above and beyond the rest? You didn’t and if you did try you were considered ...
Views: 1136 - Article Writing Project - Things your Potential Service Provides Need to Know - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Sean MizeThis article is for those people who are outsourcing their articles and who are leaning towards hiring freelance article writers through freelancing sites. In here, I’ll help you create a detailed article writing project that interested parties can bid on. Through this, you’ll be able to help ...
Views: 1135(1 vote) - Career Approval Comes From You - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Deborah Brown-Volkman, PCCMost people look for approval from the outside. They want to feel good about their choices and career path. They want validation that they are doing the right things at the right time and are being understood and respected for their decisions. After all, who doesn’t want to hear the sound of ...
Views: 1134 - ***Acing The Interview: The Positive Approach To Tough Questions - by Submitted on Jun 11, 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: 1132 - 3 Things That Make Your Resume Less Effective - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Don GoodmanIf you are not receiving a response back from employers about the resume you submitted, there could be a variety of reasons. Perhaps you do not have the particular qualifications the employer is seeking. Or, it may be that you are not properly communicating your strengths, experience and ...
Views: 1132 - Ring the Bells That Can Ring: The Only New Years Resolution You Will Ever Need! - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from bud inzerRing the Bells That Can Ring The Only New Years Resolution You Will Ever Need! by Bud Inzer Not long ago my wife brought home a DVD of Leonard Cohen in concert in London from our local library. She has the knack of picking up books and movies that speak to me even though I myself would not ...
Views: 1132(2 votes) - Creating Champions – Be a Leader – The Power of Example - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2015 from Betska K-BurrCreating Champions – Be a Leader – The Power of Example (continued) This blog article is a continuation of my last blog on the many hats of a Leader. 7) Trainer: A Leader is a trainer. Give all of your people the opportunity to learn. Some will need encouragement; others will take ...
Views: 1131 - Questions to Guide You in Searching for a Job - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinNo job search is easy. It takes quite a lot of time, patience, effort and commitment in order for you to succeed in finding a job that will make you more satisfied than your current job. If you have just started your search for a new job, you may be tempted to grab just any opportunity that ...
Views: 1131 - Use No Less Favorable When At Impasse in Your Office Negotiations - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from Alan SkloverACTUAL CASE HISTORY: In 1995, Petra joined a small St. Louis-based software development company as its 10th employee. She was hired to assist one of the three partners in his dealings with prospective customers. Over the next seven years, Petra worked hard, and grew in responsibility as the ...
Views: 1131 - What My Five Careers Have Taught Me: Top 10 Lessons of Career Reinvention - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Kathy CaprinoI’ve significantly revised my career numerous times over my 25 years of working, and each time, I’ve learned some powerful, surprising lessons -- about myself, my capabilities, perceptions, misconceptions, and about what it takes for me to attain what I want. Each career shift led me down a ...
Views: 1131 - ***Is Self-Employment Right For You? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2010 from Ford MyersBusiness ownership can be one of life’s most rewarding experiences – under the right circumstances and at the right time! It’s not necessarily “better” than having a job – it’s just different. For some, self-employment is the ideal career solution. How about you? The exercises below are ...
Views: 1130 - Article Marketing - A Highly Effective Marketing Tool - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Grainne FoleyThose who are working to make their business more successful online know that they face a lot of competition so they are going to need every edge they can get. For most of us, it makes sense to do a variety of things to help increase our traffic because with each targeted visitor we bring to our ...
Views: 1130(4 votes) - Get The Balance Back Into Your Career - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2012 from Deborah Brown-Volkman, PCCAre you out of balance in your career? You know you are when your career is all you think about. You worry constantly about where your career is headed. You believe that you can’t be happy until your career problems are solved. And, it might be starting to affect your health. Balance is a ...
Views: 1130 - Self-awareness is the Key to a Successful Career Move - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Angela SpaxmanThe climate of economic uncertainty is bringing sudden changes in many organizations resulting in redeployments and layoffs, and creating new opportunities for career advancement. Now is the time to be ready to make decisions about your future by investing in one of the most important career ...
Views: 1130 - How bad do you want change? 3 Career Coaching Tips to Challenging Fear - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2015 from Porschia Parker-GriffinHow bad do you want it? That new career, more income, or business you’ve been dreaming about for years. Most people will talk all day about things they say that they want, but not actually do anything about it. There are two main reasons why: the person doesn’t actually know how to accomplish ...
Views: 1129 - What Your Interview Body Language Reveals about You - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Don GoodmanPoor body language can derail an interview regardless of how confident and well-spoken you are. Body language is as much a part of your communication style as what you say verbally – it’s really about how you say it. Impressions are made within seconds of reviewing body language. Consider the ...
Views: 1129 - "What The Mind Of Man Can Conceive It Can Achieve.” - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Debbi DachingerDesign your dream by imaging what you want. This is not the stage to ask “is this dream possible?” Asking that question so early on is toxic. Don’t destroy the space holding your fragile idea. Of course your dream is possible! Just start with the exuberance and joy of the dream and allow it to ...
Views: 1128 - *** Closing The Interview “Deal” - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2015 from Ford MyersI recently featured an article in this e-newsletter about Accomplishment Stories. I’m going to assume that you have written and memorized your own Accomplishment Stories, that you’ve extensively practiced telling them, and that you’ve even used them in some interviews. To really leverage the ...
Views: 1128 - Good Tips for Balancing Work ,and Fun - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2007 from dale brownTips on Balancing Work and Home Life If you're feeling stretched thin from your job, ask yourself: Do I live to work or work to live? Chances are, if you're like many Americans, your job consumes an inordinate part of your life. In fact, according to a 2005 survey by the Families and Work ...
Views: 1128 - Is Your Leader Like Curious George? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Susan FreemanRemember Curious George from the childhood book? Always curious and getting himself into one adventure after another because of his intense curiosity. Curious George took curiosity to an extreme. Yet, he inspires me to think about how curiosity is a necessary and often underrated leadership ...
Views: 1128(1 vote) - What is EFC and How to Minimize It - by Submitted on May 27, 2011 from Phillip LewAfter receiving hundreds of phone calls and emails at our office regarding this topic this week were going to cover one of the most important and confusing aspects of the college financial aid process. That is, Expected Family Contribution or EFC. Before we dive into the exact definition of EFC ...
Views: 1128 - When working with "insurance" is stressful - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2012 from Ian Bradley“I’ll just run this by my boss” was a phrase that I heard all to frequently from my client who came to see about work-related stress. Laura, a young woman in her first major corporate job, worked for a boss who micro-managed. The boss, who did not like surprises, insisted upon being appraised ...
Views: 1128 - Add the Crown of Success to your Musical Career - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2012 from criss evanHave you ever wondered what do beats in musical arena imply? Well, it is nothing, but a terminology that is often used in the hip hop song industry in music production. These beats actually hold a clear definition as both the non-vocal section and instrumental portion of a melody. In much ...
Views: 1127 - ***Interviews: Types and Structure - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Ford MyersOnce you've done your strategic networking, gotten some names and numbers, made some introductions, leveraged recruiters, and gotten referred to the right people in the right places, it's time to sit down and master the art of the interview. Let's start by looking at the phases of the interview ...
Views: 1125 - Job Search Strategies: Reach Beyond the Obvious - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Maria HebdaThe process of finding a new job can be overwhelming. It takes time, energy and focus-resources that most people don't have in abundance. Job hunting can also be psychologically taxing and usually requires some degree of discipline and organization. In my experience, nothing will undermine a job ...
Views: 1125 - Prepare for IGNOU Entrance exam to study at this power house of knowledge - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2012 from Radhika awasthiIntroduction IGNOU is the largest Open University and is recognized as the fifth largest university in the world. It is a central university that was established in 1985 and provides various courses and degree in several fields of knowledge. The University is a member of AIU and is a ...
Views: 1125 - Skills vs. Thrills - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2009 from Kelly WellsBe careful when you are job hunting or contemplating a new career not to place too much weight on your current skills. Many career tests will evaluate your skill set and place you squarely on the wrong career path. Unemployed job seekers also frequently make this mistake when looking for new ...
Views: 1125 - The Critical Path to a Great Career: Step 3, Master Your Skills - Part 2 - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Kim Seeling SmithI introduced the third step in the Critical Path to a Great Career!, “Mastering Your Skills”, in my last article. As I mentioned, these skills actually fall into 3 different categories; Career Management Skills (what the Critical Path is all about), Job Search Skills (taking control of your job ...
Views: 1124 - Don't Have a Career Plan Yet? 4 Specialties You Can Take Anywhere - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2016 from Anica OaksGiven the tough economy, many individuals are choosing specialties that can be applied to many different industries and are sought after throughout the world. Four specialties that fit the bill include bartending, massage therapy, culinary expertise, and paralegal work. Specialty Cocktails Are ...
Views: 1123 - Pomp and Circumstance - and Welcome to the World of Work - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Carole MartinIt’s a time for joy – A time for tears – A time we’ll treasure – Through the years – We’ll remember always Graduation Day (song- JAN-1991) Congratulations on attaining your degree! A special time and a proud accomplishment -- You did it! You’re finished! With school that is – now it’s time ...
Views: 1123 - Think and Grow Rich 5: Do you have the education for a new career? - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Jeri Hird DutcherMicrosoft.com Specialized knowledge is one of Napoleon Hill's eight steps to success. (Part 5 of 10) Napoleon Hill, author of "Think and Grow Rich," the best-selling business book of all time, interviewed many of the richest and most successful people of the early 20th century for ...
Views: 1123 - What Exactly Is Nitric Oxide (NO2)? Why Is It Such A Powerful Bodybuilding Supplement? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2008 from Geet SinghThe chemical compound nitric oxide is a gas with a chemical formula NO. It is an important signaling molecule in the body of mammals including humans, one of the few gaseous signaling molecules known. Nitric oxide (NO) is not nitrous oxide (N2O) or with nitrogen dioxide (NO2). (Formal definition ...
Views: 1123 - *** Plug Into the Competition and Win - by Submitted on May 26, 2016 from Ford MyersOne important way that you can improve your odds in the job search is to research and be aware of the competition. There are two kinds of competition in this context: other companies in your field and other professionals in roles similar to yours. Always know who they are and what they’re doing. ...
Views: 1122 - Presentation Skills Training For Global Collaboration - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanIn today’s quickly changing market, more and more work is done virtually and collaboratively. Tools constantly change. But core skills guarantee success. Are your skills up to par? Anytime, anywhere. Virtual collaboration is the way of the future. It’s the secret to unlock tremendous ...
Views: 1122 - Ready For Your Big C-Level Presentation Tomorrow? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Milly SonnemanIt’s ‘round midnight. You have to present to the CEO. Have you been putting this off? No clue what to say. No idea where to begin. Don’t worry…use this 8-step plan to get past confusion and get ready. It’s tough to figure it out when you’re staring at the blinking cursor. Getting confusing ...
Views: 1122 - Hiring Companies - Practical Locations - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2011 from Ramonr CoburnHiring company isn't a brand new phrase for your possible task seekers. This phrase is actually extremely typical with individuals who are seriously searching for a task. The hiring company is really a kind of situation working as a consultant that is primarily worried with fixing all of the ...
Views: 1121 - How Often Are You Leading From 30,000 Feet? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2014 from Susan FreemanI am writing this week’s tips and tools from 30,000 feet. Literally! I find that I can often achieve inspiration and speed while in an airplane. From up above the clouds the landscape looks entirely different than when I am earthbound. I notice my perspective affords me a feeling of ...
Views: 1121 - Marketing Strategies: Are You Proactive Enough? - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Maya BaileyWhat does it mean to be proactive? Many people come to me without a full understanding of the word proactive. What does it mean to you? Does it mean not procrastinating? Does it mean "getting on the ball? " If you answered "yes" , you're right but there's a lot more to it. Are you the ...
Views: 1121(3 votes) - ***Re-Discovering Your Career Passion - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2010 from Ford MyersDo you ever feel like you’ve lost touch with the enthusiasm and passion you once felt about your career? Remember when you were just starting-out at your first job, or you were a recent graduate? You probably thought that any job would be available to you; that every employer would want to ...
Views: 1120 - Are you at a crossroads? 3 Decision Making Secrets to Kick-Start Your Success! - by Submitted on May 14, 2015 from Porschia Parker-GriffinDo you know it’s time for a change? Maybe you know its time to start making more money, but you don’t know how. Or you are at a job you know is draining your energy and sucking the life out of you. It’s even possible that there are two great opportunities in front of you, and you just don’t ...
Views: 1120 - Up Your Game With Presentation Skills Training - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Milly SonnemanPresenting ideas, products and solutions are a critical part of every business professional’s workday. Yet, many subject matter experts never receive formal presentation skills training. If you are long on expertise but short on confidence…discover how to up your game right here. In the past, ...
Views: 1120(1 vote) - Ways to Get Placed In Firms That Offer Graduate Careers - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2013 from Jennifer ObodoThe moment you step out of the college after completing your graduation, you might start having dreams about your career. But when facing the real world of a job hunt, you will realize that getting graduate careers is a tedious task and achieving the dreams is not an easy process. You will have ...
Views: 1120(1 vote) - How to start affiliate marketing? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2018 from Lucky YadavIn the current scenario, choosing affiliate marketing is one of the best options to promote your product and enhance the sales of your company. Once you know well that How to start affiliate marketing, you can choose this as a common medium for promotion and sales of your products online. You ...
Views: 1119 - You’re the Only One Who Can Create the Job Which Is Right for You - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2012 from Anthony CalabreseWhen we enter an election season, as we do in the United States this year, and the economy continues to languish as it has, each side will always promote what they are able to do to promote job creation for the citizens of the country. Putting the political philosophies, policy setting and ...
Views: 1119 - How To Have a Business Card that Gets You Clients - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2013 from Hunter PhoenixBusiness cards are underestimated as a marketing tool, yet it’s one of the things that we use most often in promoting our businesses. Your business card should be given careful consideration; something that someone will look at and get a very good idea not only of what you do, but what you can ...
Views: 1118(1 vote) - The Lost Investment Banker - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Rand GolletzFrank was the CEO of a large investment bank that was owned by a gargantuan New York bank. His boss Charles, the chairman of the bank, called me to coach Frank. (Frank and Charles are pseudonyms.) As Charles described it, Frank had a “rough engagement style,” which is corporate speak for not ...
Views: 1118 - What they don't teach you in job seeker school - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2013 from Nicholas StormFour days into 2012. Welcome to episode 2 of the "what they don't teach you in job seeker school" sequel. Today's focus: 10 mistakes you just don't want to make when you focus on how to get a job, more specifically, during your job interview. You'll find them basic perhaps but many are so ...
Views: 1118 - 5 Best Practices for LinkedIn Profiles for IT Professionals - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Maria HebdaThis headline should come as no surprise to you if you've been following Google's growth and expansion in the Northwest: Google plans 840-worker office in Bothell. This is a tremendous opportunity for those with the right skills to fit Google's technical needs and the right personality to fit ...
Views: 1117 - What Spell Check Doesn’t Catch Can Hurt Your Resume - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Don GoodmanMany word processing programs offer the option to check spelling and grammar in your text. This can be a terrific time-saver to help eliminate many common errors in cover letters and resumes. As long as we don’t see the red or green zigzag markings under words, the document is good to go, right? ...
Views: 1117 - 5 Steps For Changing Your Career The Easy Way - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Natalie EkbergChanging a career can be a daunting prospect, especially if you have never done it before. The following steps will probably apply to those of you who are considering more dramatic change – but as a philosophy, these steps can be applied by anyone. 1.) The most important exercise you need to ...
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