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Interviewing is one of the most stressful activities imaginable for most people. One of my clients actually moved to mainland China because she hates interviewing so much that she has a habit of taking the first job offered to her. She became a client after realising how much she hated living ... Views: 2718
It is well known to everyone that the primary and secondary level education in a country is a sign of better things to come in the future. Plenty of stress is being laid on the strengthening of education at these levels in India also. It is no surprise that various internationally established ... Views: 2716
How To Get a Job In a Bad Economy
4 Key Steps To Getting An Interview and 7 Steps To Nailing Your Dream Job
In my twenty years of sales, I have hired and trained hundreds of salespeople. One woman who joined my team was Cathy. She was in her mid-50’s and had decades of experience in ... Views: 2707
The media industry has witnessed a phenomenal and unprecedented explosion in the recent decade. Communication, technology and media have transcended all boundaries, and the entire global community seems to have been brought together into one unified whole. Therefore in this era of evolving ... Views: 2704
“Success always comes when preparation meets opportunity”
~Henry Hartman
Change happens. It’s a given, particularly in business. If its not your market, it’s your customers’ needs and preferences, or the technology and equipment you use, or your sales channels, or the way you deliver ... Views: 2699
How do you feel at work? Are you tired throughout the day?
Being tired and having low energy is common in the workplace. How can it not be? You’ve probably been getting up early five days or more per week for years. You probably get home late from work and go to bed late. Getting eight hours of ... Views: 2696
By Pierre Ah-Fat
Are you among those persons who begin their day with a to do list? Do you often bring remaining tasks forward for the following day? Does this leave you with a feeling of incompleteness? Do you go to bed with the burden that there is always more to do the following day? ... Views: 2694
“What is your PVP” – Personal Value Proposition. If you don’t know this you had better do something to find out because this is the one thing you need to stand out from the multitude of others applying for the same job as you.
In my case as a Recruitment Consultant I know immediately what my ... Views: 2674
New times demand new solutions, and with most professionals fearful of corporate downsizing or restructuring measures, personal branding methodologies are more critical than ever. Organizations have to navigate to survive in today’s new business climate, and so do top leaders and high achievers. ... Views: 2671
Life coaching, as a money making business, is dead. That’s according to Nick Bolton, founder of the Smart School of Coaching.
The day of the generic life coach has passed. The industry has matured; there’s a growing understanding of the role of a coach as a change maker not a ... Views: 2616
Kitchen stewards are the ones responsible for making sure that everything in the kitchen is kept sanitized whether it’s the utensils, dishes, equipment, or other supplies. This is a big responsibility as it makes sure that the customers of the restaurant use clean utensils, glasses, plates, and ... Views: 2609
Recruiters are continually pressured to deliver high caliber talent to organizations. The Restaurant Industry demands the best talent to meet the demands of high competition. The problem with talent is that it often comes with ‘high risk’. This makes it difficult for older, and highly educated ... Views: 2591
The buzz right now is that everyone is holding on to their current jobs with a death grip due to the grim economy. The overarching belief is that there are no jobs out there and for the ones that do exist, there are too many people applying. Let’s say some of that is true. What is also true ... Views: 2589
A recent survey found that eighty percent of people are not satisfied with their work. Most people wanted a more meaningful life – do you?
Are you confused about what you want? Perhaps you are facing a layoff, or are in transition? Maybe you are considering starting your own business or ... Views: 2587
Many job candidates prepare well for the interview, connect well with the hiring manager, and then stumble at the end of the interview session because they’re not comfortable asking for the next step. It feels awkward, or too bold, or even weak (as in, “if they want to hire me, they’ll have to ... Views: 2581
There are some types of electrical professionals who make sure we have a smooth and stable supply of electricity for our use. We have electricians who make installation and repair works at our homes or offices and substation electricians who help maintain substations to ensure transmission of ... Views: 2571
BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER – Introduction to “Interactive Tapping”
An Overview of Cathryn’s Taylor's Seven Layer Inner Child/EFT Tapping Sequences-
Combining the context of the Inner Child with the methods of the Emotional Freedom Techniques provides you with perhaps one of the most empowering ... Views: 2569
Personality assessments are sometimes used by companies to evaluate potential employees. Often, it’s because they’ve benchmarked their current top performers and pinned down what makes an employee in a given position successful, and are looking for someone similar to place in an open spot. It ... Views: 2555
At the start of the new year, millions of people around the country and world are resolving to make changes in their lives for the better. Some are vowing to lose a few inches off their waist, some are changing their lifestyle habits to consider the environment, and many are looking to improve ... Views: 2546
Given 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 ... Views: 2516
In a Group Discussion, no single person imposes his or her own opinion on everyone else. It is essentially a sharing of experience, and not doing or thinking what someone else has decided beforehand that the group must of or think. When a subject is being discussed in a group and a member wants ... Views: 2513
What is happiness?
In many ways happiness is very subjective and judged differently by each person. My observation is that people are most happy when they feel in control of their life. Much of one’s life occurs at work thus happiness at work is an important factor to consider. Many factors ... Views: 2506
The department staff gathers around to celebrate a milestone for a staff member. It is retirement day for Joe Smith who has been with the company for thirty years. Management is there to present a nice gold watch to Joe along with a plaque commemorating his extensive service and loyalty to the ... Views: 2489
How many hours a week do you work? Do you travel? Do you supervise or mentor people? Are you required to be available to clients 24/7? Do you have to attend work-related events outside of regular work hours? Are there even such things as "regular work hours" where you work?
If you answered yes ... Views: 2482
I'm sitting here writing this in my Nike jogging pants and Nike T-Shirt, socks and tennis shoes. No kidding, I've got that Nike Swoosh all over me. It's crazy how we consciously and subconsciously surround ourselves with those trusted names, products, services and brands. Branding has gone from ... Views: 2476
Thanks to Fisher-Price, as babies we learn a concept that we seem to forget by the time we’re adults: you can’t put a square peg in a round hole.
We do it especially with relationships and with jobs. If we don’t know what we’re looking for, we become obscured by what we’re attracted to. ... Views: 2475
Simply grabbing a marker and running up to the whiteboard isn’t going to produce fantastic results. Here are 5 little-known pro tips to boost your skills in whiteboard presenting.
If you want to give successful whiteboard presentations, you must learn how to plan, prepare and perform. In ... Views: 2443
Some people may regard the secretary as an individual in a company, who may not require any particular sort of training. Contrary to this belief, a secretary forms an integral part of the workforce of the company, which means she needs to have certain types of skills, in order to manage the flow ... Views: 2433
A Job Candidate’s Situation:
A recuiter called a medical sales candidate about a job, gave him the name of the company and the manager, said that he had submitted his resume for consideration, and had the phone interview set up. Then, the recruiter called back to tell him that the phone ... Views: 2432
You must be excited about your first road trip! All new truckers are; after all, this was what they had been dreaming for all along. But before you head out on the road, make sure that you have packed in all that you will need for the trip. This is as important a task as going through the ... Views: 2429
In job hunting, there are 3 important letter that you should create: a cover letter, a thank you letter and a job acceptance letter. Apart from them, it is also important to craft a letter in case you refuse a job offer. Evidently, the purpose of this letter is to inform the employer that you ... Views: 2427
A critical step for success when exploring a midlife career change is going through a process of clarifying your top-most values. Without a crystal clear understanding of YOUR personal principles and priorities, you’re almost guaranteed to live a life of frustration and disappointment. It is ... Views: 2424
It’s a little rough-and-tumble right now in the job search, and it’s not uncommon for a candidate to receive a job offer that’s not quite the one they wanted. Often, the candidate then feels like there’s a decision to be made, but it’s not the decision they think.
Candidates weighing a job ... Views: 2418
I believe the minimum requirements for any job interview are to be well-dressed (appropriate to your industry) with shined shoes, conservative accessories, and a recent haircut; and carry some kind of portfolio that holds additional copies of your resume and a notepad and pen so you can take ... Views: 2406
The Gulf region has seen a bang of jobs in almost all industries. The Gulf jobs are across in all industries such as production and manufacturing, oil and gas, travel and tourism, hospitality, healthcare and nursing, aviation and many others. Careers in production and manufacturing units are ... Views: 2392
When we close our eyes and take a deep breath, there is awareness in the calm. It is here within the stillness, that we derive a sense of self. Only when we pause to reflect, do we question who we are and where our lives are headed. This soul searching causes a break from the monotony of our set ... Views: 2377
If someone wanted attention in the past, they would have had to be around people. Nowadays, this is no longer necessary; the only thing they need to do is to use social media.
It is then possible for them to receive attention for something that relates to their own life, or they can ... Views: 2372
Disappointed at not getting the results they desire. Frustrated because they aren’t loving what they do. Unhappy with the direction of their life. These obstacles cause clients to come to us to seek help in getting on the right track. Unfortunately, Kathy fit into all three categories. An ... Views: 2365
Clarify Your Vision
It can be difficult to find your way in the world if you don't have a definite vision of what it is that you want out of life. Creating a unique vision for your life isn't always easy, however; with all of the stimuli and imagery that is commonly encountered every day you ... Views: 2350
In the 15-years I have been a Feng Shui practitioner, I have been asked a lot of questions about “how Fen g Shui can help me make more money?” But over the past couple years, I have seen a significant increase from clients and skeptics alike wondering, “Can Feng Shui help me get a ... Views: 2343
The term "medical sales" covers a lot of area: medical device sales, laboratory sales, clinical diagnostics sales, biotechnology sales, imaging sales, pathology sales, pharmaceutical sales, and tons of other niche areas of health care sales. Even though there are strong differences in style ... Views: 2338
In my life I have listen many times a famous quote which is, "first impression is the last impression". This is actually a very true line! The first presentation is your resume to an employer. Resume shows your personality and it has the summary of your present and past skills. When you get an ... Views: 2333
Do you know the angst of greatness, that sick feeling when you see your dreams sailing downstream towards a ravine that dares you to enter and retrieve them? Despite our obsession with success, we say little about the angst that eats when failure chastens and cheats.
The Silent ... Views: 2326
Being a paramedic is not only a great way to make a positive change in the world, but it is also a great career that provides you with a different set of challenges each day, keeping you busy and always learning more and more about your career. While being a paramedic is not for everyone, there ... Views: 2319
We are lucky enough to live in a time which is rich with options and possibilities. There are options in your desired jobs and also in the opportunities to gain satisfaction from that job. Job satisfaction is a very important factor which determines your growth and performance at work and this ... Views: 2316
Benefits of Effective Time Management
One always has time enough, if one will apply it well.
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
An important key to your success in work or life, is being able to manage your time effectively. There is no way around it. There is only so much time in a day to be ... Views: 2313
Your job search is one of the most significant tasks you’ll ever have. What job you end up with determines how you’ll spend the majority of hours in your day, how much money you’ll have, and how satisfied you are with your life. It’s worth making the effort to end up where you’ll be happy. ... Views: 2297
I generally believe most people mean well, but simply execute their job poorly sometimes. Sometimes, there are BAD bosses. This series is intended to address the most common issues with a bad boss and steps you can take to reduce the impact on you both personally and professionally.
The ... Views: 2296
Last weekend I was in Tampa, Florida for the first of several in-person events as part of a year long EnergyRich® Elite Mastermind Group I joined. The group and the event was unbelievably spectacular and I felt it was a great time to write a bit about the benefits of working with someone (or a ... Views: 2295
There are many careers which are gaining immense popularity. In different fields, these careers are attracting the youth in large numbers. While animation is serving the desire of students who want to put into use their creative abilities, biotechnology is a fresh introduction into the ... Views: 2282