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- Stand Out – Follow Up - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2013 from Maria HebdaWhether you are applying for posted positions, connecting with recruiters, or networking to build a business, a critical component is often overlooked — follow up. What can you do to turn the business cards you have diligently collected into opportunities? Here are few tips: Add value within ...
Views: 1116 - The Secret To Becoming More Self Confident - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinWhen asked about the people you admire the most, it is very likely that you adore at least one of those people because they are just so confident about themselves in everything they do. Perhaps you envy them because you find it so hard to build confidence in yourself. Well, do you believe that ...
Views: 1116 - *** Interview Questions You Can Ask – Generic and Specific - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2016 from Ford MyersA few years ago, I wrote an article about questions that job candidates can ask interviewers. The piece received very positive response, so I decided to update it and share a new tip to make your interviews even more successful. The most important interview questions might be the ones YOU ...
Views: 1115 - Falling back into Old Habits: 5 Tips to Aid in making your New Year’s Resolutions successful (Tip Number 3: Write Goals Down and View Daily) - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Krista RoeslerStarting out 2011, many of us would like this year to be different. We would like to eat better, exercise more, spend more time with our families, have better relationships, or whatever else might be important. In the beginning, our hopes and dreams are strong and might bring about short-lived ...
Views: 1115 - How To Become A Crime Scene Investigator? - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Amy DyslexRole and Function of a Crime Scene Investigator With the authoritative bodies on statistics, in different countries, reflecting a rise in crime rates, work seems to be piling up for law enforcement agencies. According to the “FBI Report of Offenses Known to Law Enforcement”, in a city as ...
Views: 1115 - The Dreaded Interview Question: “What Are Your Weaknesses?” - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2010 from Michael TrustOh, you don’t have any? Hmmm. You probably won’t be hired. Everyone has some and to overcome this, it’s all about how you position your answer. Most people assume that the following answers will usually do the trick: • I’m a perfectionist • I’m reliable/dependable to a fault, even when I’m ...
Views: 1115 - Begin With Today - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2007 from Deborah Brown-Volkman, PCCNo matter where you are in your career, today is a brand new day. It does not matter how many jobs or gaps you have on your resume. It does not matter whether you once led a big project that failed or went nowhere. It does not matter if you tell yourself regularly that you should be somewhere ...
Views: 1114 - Best Coaching Class Management Software - by Submitted on May 05, 2018 from Mahendra CProctur is a solution designed to help schools and institutions automate and streamline the academic process for management and students MySlate 2.0 is an web enabled next generation Online solution that acts as a middleware between Students, Teachers and Institute Back office ...
Views: 1113 - Types of Coworkers Even a Personal Coach Would Not Want To Share Cubicles With - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinThe use of office cubicles has been on the rise in recent years, mainly because of the desire of companies to save on space. But limited space is not the only reason why cubicles are popular in almost all workplace today. According to several studies, cubicles give workers more opportunities to ...
Views: 1113 - Write Down Your Goals and Create Success - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2013 from Darrin WigginsYou should always write down your goals, no matter how small they seem. It is no secret that successful people passionately set goals to achieve the lifestyles they have. They understood the importance of recording all their goals and creating compelling visions for their lives. There are no ...
Views: 1113 - 8 Quick & Brilliant Résumé Hacks - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2015 from Tracy Parish, CPRW1) Spice it up (add color) For a quick fix, start by adding some color to your résumé you will stand out, but not only that, you can also take control of where the reader is looking. Their eye will tend to follow the bold color so you can use it to highlight your strong points like relevant job ...
Views: 1111 - How Can You Cope With Stress At Workplace? - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2015 from Supriya NigamStress is a choice; you can either welcome it in your life and live with it or do a little extra effort to keep it away from your personal and work life. In this article, I am going to share certain tips for beating stress while being at home or in office. Stress Beating Efforts At Office:
Views: 1111(1 vote) - ***Common Misconceptions About Career Management - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2010 from Ford MyersYou get your clothes cleaned when they’re dirty. You pay your bills each month. You see your doctor once or twice a year. You send cards to family-members at each birthday. So, why is it that most people (maybe even you!) don’t integrate career management into their regular routine? Most ...
Views: 1110 - Why choose a career in Information Technology? - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2012 from Gautam SinghThe legacy of our humanity would be the technology innovations that we make to support the efficiencies in business and enrichment in the quality of life for people. The information technology (IT) field is a noble field to enter that has many opportunities for people that want to succeed as ...
Views: 1110(1 vote) - Your Dream Job Is Waiting - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Anastasia MontejanoYour conscious reinvention doesn't have to look like anyone else's idea of success. With Steve Jobs passing we've heard alot about his brilliance with forging new technological advancements. He literally changed how we approach communications in the 21st century. I wasn't surprised when I ...
Views: 1110(1 vote) - Being an effective executive assistant - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2011 from N K SinghIn today’s competitive world where there is so much competition amongst companies, employers want to hire the best people as their executive assistants. The advantage of being in an executive assistant gives an individual an opportunity worth with the head of the team and assist in achieving the ...
Views: 1108 - It’s Energy Management, Not Time Management. - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Jane CranstonFor nine consecutive years, info marketing guru Dan Kennedy had been a presenter at the number 1 seminar tour in the US. You only have to be around Dan an hour to observe his certain kind of genius as well as understand that maverick is not an understatement. Despite his eccentric behavior he ...
Views: 1108 - Executive Challenge #4: “I’m Struggling With an Extremely Tough Decision.” - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2010 from Brenda BenceAs a senior manager or executive, you’re constantly faced with making difficult decisions. Most of the time, you can make those decisions based on experience, on financial analysis of the situation, on input from a colleague or your boss, or even perhaps based on pure instinct. But once in a ...
Views: 1107 - MBA - Group Discussions and Interview Questions - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2011 from Meena ShahMaster in business administration is a post graduation degree that aims at acquainting the MBA, master's students with the dynamics of business and market. There are many colleges in India providing this degree and creating a world of entrepreneurs who will eventually lead to the prosperity of ...
Views: 1106 - 4 Habits That Will Help You Achieve Happiness and Fulfillment - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinHappiness… this is what you want, what I want, and what everyone else wants. Interestingly, while we all want to attain happiness in our lives, so many of us are clueless as to how they could be happy in their lives. Perhaps this is because it is too easy to take for granted what we have right ...
Views: 1105 - What Handgun or Guns That Are Used by Most Law Enforcement Officers? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2012 from Ryan SproutMost likely you will not be issued a handgun when you are new to police work or have been freshly hired by the department. It's at that time that you must make the decision of buying and carrying while you are on duty. This is when research and reading up on the handguns, their features and ...
Views: 1105 - A Review On Creative Writing Courses - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2012 from Amy DyslexFinding Creative Writing Courses Online The world of internet has by far, beaten all other media sources when it comes to providing resourceful information. We all have become part of a huge global village where access to this information is just clicks away. Therefore, how to find the best ...
Views: 1104 - Smart Women Love, Give……and Have Fears - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Joy ChudacoffThis morning, as I sit here at my desk looking out the window at a beautiful, sunny fall day, I’m a bit at a loss on how to begin this article. This article isn’t any different from the others I share with you each week. As usual, it’s about my own life and the reflections that I believe are ...
Views: 1104(3 votes) - WORK AS A PLACE OF POWER - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2010 from Ann VaninoEach day the world is at work. Work is a means of survival. Your income pays for food, shelter, and other necessities. Work is also a place of power where you have a wealth of opportunities to increase your self-knowledge and self-esteem. At work, you can grow by embracing the lessons about ...
Views: 1104(1 vote) - You Are What You Eat In Your Career - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2007 from Deborah Brown-Volkman, PCCHow do you feel today? Do you feel good with lots of energy? Or, do you feel drained and unable to get into the day? How you feel at work is directly related to what you put into your body. Had a cup of coffee with 2 spoonfuls of sugar and a donut this morning? In a few hours you will be ...
Views: 1104 - Vacations are a MUST for the Self Employed - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2011 from Karyn GreenstreetI've just returned from a 20-day vacation to Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. It's impossible to describe the sheer terror of finally deciding to take more than a week's vacation. Would my business crumble? Would I miss logging on each morning to get my email? Would my ...
Views: 1103 - Is Your Career Against the Wall? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2008 from Lori-Linell HallIs Your Career Against the Wall? How to Turn Major Problems into Unlimited Solutions and Success Sometimes our lives and careers get into situations that I will refer to as “Against the Wall.” What I mean is that situations or circumstances have become so uncomfortable, actually so ...
Views: 1103 - Why you should find a mentor to help you through the PMP - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Kahina MorissetThe Project Management Professional (PMP) process can be a lengthy and difficult one to navigate, even though there’s a good deal of information that can be found on the internet as to how best to handle the process. Yet there can be conflicting information as well. Should you study alone? With ...
Views: 1103 - Content is the Key to an Effective Cover Letter - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryFor a professional position, the initial application process demands two essential documents: the cover letter and the resume. Yet, the cover letter contributes more on the success rate of an applicant in passing the preliminary round than the resume. The resume serves to back up the points you ...
Views: 1102(2 votes) - Internet Marketing Mentor - 3 Reasons You Need One - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2013 from Orlando PovedaA big differentiator between someone who creates an online empire and someone who fails miserably is often times having someone to give you advice on things that work and those that don’t - basically an internet marketing mentor. Generally thats why there really aren’t many average internet ...
Views: 1102 - Most prestigious catholic schools for right catholic education - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2012 from Robert Henry TurnerAs one of the most wealthy and conservative areas in California, and quite possibly the entire West Coast, it’s no surprise that there would still be a market for a Catholic school in Orange County. As a division of the world’s largest faith, there are said to be over 60 million Catholics in the ...
Views: 1102 - Transition Coaching: Where do I go from here? - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2014 from Porschia Parker-GriffinYou are in the midst of a transition! Some event has caused a major shift in your life and you are moving from the past to an unknown future. It’s natural to feel a sense of fear or disillusionment in these instances. A common question my clients ask is, “Where do I go from here?” After some ...
Views: 1102 - Pink Slip Proof Your Job - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Laurie-Ann MurabitoWe are living in a tough working market, where unemployment rates are creeping up to all time highs. Many people have found their positions cut, companies once strong in the market are now closing their doors; others are beginning to get nervous and their fear levels are rising. People are ...
Views: 1101 - *** 10 Tips for Summer Job Search Success - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2017 from Ford MyersEvery year as Summer approaches, most job seekers and career changers make the mistake of halting all their efforts. They believe there is no point in pursuing new opportunities during the Summer and that nobody is making hiring decisions until early Fall. Ford R. Myers, career coach, speaker ...
Views: 1100 - How Do I Maintain Energy, Focus, Motivation And Drive? - by Submitted on May 12, 2008 from Shawn DriscollThis is one of the most frequently asked questions I hear from clients and participants in my workshops. Everyone seems to be overloaded and drained. My “prescription” is twofold. First, handle what drains you. Second, focus on what drives you. Three things that will kill your ...
Views: 1100 - What You Need to Know about Hemodialysis Nurse Jobs - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Lisa SimmonsOnce you visit a dialysis center, you will come across many medical personals, and you may wonder who will take care of the hemodialysis procedure. These professionals are specifically trained for a particular type of job and they offer different types of services. Nurses are known to be ...
Views: 1100 - E-Learning - A Boon to Education - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2019 from Kanchan ASwati Parab Research Scholar Pacific Academy Higher Education and Research University, Udaipur. Under the guidance of Dr. Nitin M. Joshi Director Dr. V. N. Bedekar Institute of Management Studies Abstract: E-learning is the latest way in which the learning has started taking ...
Views: 1098 - Job Change Advice: If you find yourself in a hole stop digging! - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2013 from George DutchIt’s easy to dig ourselves into a hole that feels impossible to get out of. For example, it’s easy to fall into a job with no intention of staying there only to realize, years later, you’re stuck there…it’s draining you body and soul, but you need the money just to survive or maintain a ...
Views: 1098 - The 4 Most Important Questions to Ask at an Interview - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2011 from Don GoodmanSo you’ve completed the process of searching for a job and sent out your cover letter and resume. Now, you’re invited to come in for an interview. An interview is a critical point in the job hunting process. It helps you and the potential employer get a sense of whether you are the right fit ...
Views: 1098 - *** Passions and Gifts - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Ford MyersOver the past several months, I have noticed that an increasing percentage of my clients have been expressing concerns about a lack of passion and meaning in their work. They will often say something like, "I know I'm lucky just to have a job, but I feel like I'm just going through the motions. ...
Views: 1097 - Contemplating a career change? - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2009 from Sandy KiaizadehI recently read an article online that stated the average person will hold between 7 to 10 jobs in a lifetime. Clearly, most people make many career changes during their working lives. This is pretty significant. Yet my coaching clients will often lament that they feel stuck in careers that no ...
Views: 1097(1 vote) - Difference Between Interpreters And Translators - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2013 from Roger SmithsWe are living in a scenario where interacting between people from two countries is very common. It may happen that we are not well versed with the language of the people from different countries. English is the first language to communicate throughout the world. But, what if somebody not ...
Views: 1097 - THE 5-LETTER WORD THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR YEAR AND FUTURE - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2009 from Aaron SchulmanTHE 5-LETTER WORD THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR YEAR AND FUTURE By Aaron Schulman: Long on Life This could be perhaps the most basic, but the most important letter you read all year, because it can turn a would-be bankrupt year into a profitable year, and a mediocre year into an exceptional ...
Views: 1097(1 vote) - Are You a Renter or an Owner of Your Career? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Jane CranstonAre you a renter or an owner? The question is generally asked about living space or maybe an office. Today, I ‘m asking about it with regards to your job and/or career. Think about it. A renter generally has a defined time commitment, a lease. They may have an exit plan from the get go “we’ll ...
Views: 1096 - Be a “10” in 2010 by Maximizing Your Potential - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Sarah HathornThere is no better time than a new year to inspire professionals to shine the spotlight on their personal and professional goals. As we begin this year’s journey it’s a wonderful time to really delve into what’s working in your life – while also acknowledging what’s not. During this uncertain ...
Views: 1095(1 vote) - GCET: A Balancing Act And A Gateway For Individuals Looking To Pursue MBA And MCA - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from Ryan JessicaWith the increasing demand of the service sector in the nation, the job market for MCA and MBA graduates have opened up on a large scale. In addition to this, many of the approved corporate has ensured to pump in more money in various industries in the nation. FII and FDI have augmented the ...
Views: 1095 - Keeping your priorities straight - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from mandie crawfordWhen I was growing up, I had a very difficult time staying focused. I have always said I have the attention span of a gnat! Sadly, it is still true to this day. The good news is that I am aware of it and am trying to work on it. Sometimes I have five or six ideas going on in my head at the same ...
Views: 1095 - Negotiating Your Severance Package – Should You? - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2009 from Cecile PeterkinGiven that the economy is nowhere near as strong as it could be, more and more companies are looking at layoffs as an option that will help them to stay in business. No matter how great you are at your job, there is a risk of the company eliminating your position – and if that happens, it's ...
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