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- Equipped or Adrift: Highs and Lows of Travelling as a Career - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2017 from Dirk TiuEquipped or Adrift: Highs and Lows of Travelling as a Career Would you say yes to a terrific job opportunity that requires a lot of traveling? For some people, it is their ultimate job – their dream come true. People who either are starting out in their careers, or those who love to ...
Views: 1071 - Learning to Build Intuitive Organizations - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2013 from Arupa TesolinAs changes in global business continue to escalate, the time is right to start developing the kind of organization that can best adapt and thrive into the future. Many of these changes point to the need to become a more intuitive organization. While we don’t have a clear picture of what an ...
Views: 1071 - Innovation: Ideas Are Cheap--But Extremely Valuable - by At the turn of the last century there was serious discussion about disbanding the US Patent Office because many believed there were few inventions left to be patented. The common wisdom was that all the great inventions had already been taken. No doubt there are people today who feel the same ...
Views: 1070 - Moving Towards Achieving Your Goal - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Dianne WallaceI’ve often wondered why people who seem sincere in their desire to succeed and to move up in their careers or to change careers never make the change. I’ve counseled individuals who are unhappy with their present career and salary. We talk about what they want out of life and what they need to ...
Views: 1070 - Amazing, Fabulous, Talented YOU - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Marja Botha van Doorn”Let’s face it you are amazing! There is no one else in the world like you. It’s almost too hard to believe, but it’s true. You are one-of-a-kind. You have a gift that you were brought into this world to deliver. No one else can do it but you.” – Will Craig. The fact is that we are all ...
Views: 1069 - Coach Branding - Why Do You Need One? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Erika KalmarI know how you feel now, just starting up your coaching business. Knowing that you signed up to be a coach, because this is what your passion is... and realising, that coaching is just one out of the many activities that you, the entrepreneur is requested to do in order to lead a successful ...
Views: 1069 - 6 Quick Tips For Your Business Presentations - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Milly SonnemanPractices that help people design presentations and the practices that help them deliver successfully do not overlap much. A systematic approach helps busy executives discover how to win results faster. “No one announces to an executive, ‘You’re moving into the delivery stage of presenting. ...
Views: 1068(1 vote) - Our World Is Changing...Now - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Karin VoloBeing a headhunter in two continents, working with international companies, and learning to work with people of various cultures has given me a broad perspective of the business world. There are some trends I see happening now that are going to change the way we do business and the way that we ...
Views: 1067 - Positive Affirmations- How To Become Successful In Life - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2012 from Aryanna TimothyThinking positive thoughts by means of positive affirmations methods may inevitably boost your lifestyle. The connection between obtaining a confident mind-set plus good result does not just arise from nowhere, instead is based on both medical and also clinical research. Whatever aspect of ...
Views: 1067 - The Leaders of the Future: Why Coaching Will Help Them Get There - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from Gerard ODonovanThe word ‘coach’ can either signify a means of transport or a tutor or person who provides guidance and instruction.(Although we know that real Coaches do not advise or dictate). While different meanings entirely, they still have something in common and that is to help and encourage people to ...
Views: 1067 - Economics Assignment Help: You Need All The Help When You Have Opted For A Subject Like This! - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2012 from Monica GuptaEconomics is one subject that needs a lot of help no matter what you do and what strategies you go for. You could cram for an economics exam you could study beforehand you could any do anything and everything in your hands but at the need of the day you still need economics assignment help. The ...
Views: 1066 - Find Your Light & Shine! - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Michelle CastoEvery person who has performed amazing feats, discovered something useful for the world, entertained us through their artistic or athletic expression, and who live what most consider “the life” are no different than you in numerous ways. The one way they might be different, though, is that ...
Views: 1066 - Are you finding a career path? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2013 from William DrexlerIndividuals who are interested in finding a career path that can perfectly suit their needs then they must consider some points prior taking any decision. In the present scenario, there are a number of opportunities available for computer enthusiasts, lawyers, teachers and accountants. ...
Views: 1065 - Career Networking for Shy People - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Michael TrustAll of us have to network for most things in life. It’s how most business gets done. Many of us are very shy, introverted people who have a fear of networking – in person, by email, by phone, or in groups. In any job or other role that you’ve had, you’ve networked. You may not know it, ...
Views: 1065(1 vote) - Is definitely an All-Girls Boarding Institution Likely to be Of great help for Your Little One? - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2011 from Ramonr CoburnFemales can certainly often be extremely not the same as children generally in most important things, as well as schooling is without a doubt one of these. Mothers and fathers will most likely recognize that young ladies seem to be a little bit more sidetracked or even tend to be assigned a lot ...
Views: 1065 - Smart Women Give Their Clients an Experience - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Joy ChudacoffLast week, my husband Greg and I went mobile phone shopping. I had one of those flip phones that allows you to make phone calls and that’s about it. I couldn’t email anyone or look up anything on the web. I really needed a better way to stay connected! I’ve been with the same mobile phone ...
Views: 1065(2 votes) - Unlock the Key to a Career Change that Uses Your Genius! - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2007 from Leanna FredrichHave you ever spent an entire day at work doing something where you really felt awesome? All day long you were busy doing things that made you feel powerful and energized. That night you went to bed physically tired yet thinking, "I would love to wake up and do that all over again!" You have ...
Views: 1064 - Stuck In a Rut? Recognize and Change These 6 Business Potholes - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Karen KellerMany women are finding themselves in the rut of old patterns of behavior that are causing barriers to their business success. These bad habits are hurting their bottom line, their business relationships and giving them a false sense of security. Women have so many wonderful characteristics. ...
Views: 1063 - Do You Feel Paralyzed When Considering A Career Change? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2008 from Leanna FredrichSomewhere in the sky there must be a rule written in big, bold letters..."Thou Must Not Make Mistakes After Age 30!!" Most of my client's are on at least their second career and many of them are terrified of making a mistake when choosing a career they are passionate about. They have huge ...
Views: 1062 - Resume Writing Advice - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Richard NavinWhen it comes to applying for jobs the importance of a well written resume must never be underestimated. In this competitive job market many recruiters are now swamped with applications for their job vacancies, often with very little to chose between several candidates, you may well be the ...
Views: 1062 - Tips for Increasing Your Odds of Career Success After College: Part 2 - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2011 from Ken SundheimIn Tips for Increasing Your Odds of Career Success After College: Part 1, I discussed the truth about major and minor choice, and the importance of finishing school with a solid GPA, regardless of your field of study. It is also important to discuss certain skills you can concentrate on in ...
Views: 1062(2 votes) - Why College is Leading to More Cases of Depression Nationwide? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2015 from Kallen DiggsThe New York Times wrote an article (More College Freshmen Have Reported Feeling Depressed) this month discussing how more college freshmen are reporting cases of depression. This trend does not surprise me when these freshmen have to live with the possibility of getting their bachelor's degree ...
Views: 1061 - Ensuring the Success and Effectiveness of Organization Change - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinChange management is a well-defined approach that aims to ensure that whatever changes are implemented in an organization will be thoroughly planned and smoothly applied. Most importantly, this approach should guarantee that the benefits of the change will be lasting and will be achieved. It is ...
Views: 1060 - Is a Master’s in Nursing Really Worth It? - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2012 from bruce lockeNursing is one of the well-paid healthcare fields, and most professionals enter the workforce after becoming an RN and getting an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing. So how useful is a master’s degree? For someone with a BS in nursing, a master’s degree can open up several new career ...
Views: 1060 - Factors to Consider When Making an Important Career Choice - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinWhat if you were given the chance to hold a higher position in your company but you have to choose between two of them? This is indeed a rare scenario and you should feel really fortunate if it happens to you. Having multiple good options is a great boost to your confidence, but of course, you ...
Views: 1059 - OCCUPY WALL STREET PROTESTERS DESTROY THEIR JOB HUNTING PROSPECTS - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Michael MercerOCCUPY WALL STREETERS INJURE THEIR CAREER & JOB OPPORTUNITIES Occupy Wall Street protesters will have a hard time job hunting and getting jobs! Reason = They display many behaviors employers NEVER want in people they hire. How can protesting in Occupy Wall Street result in harming ...
Views: 1059 - Career Crossroads: What Next? - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2012 from Lauren StillPeriodically, we may find ourselves at a crossroads in our career -- a point where there may be several possible paths or directions we can choose. The road we have been on is either coming to an end, or there are new options intersecting it that force us to make directional choices. We come ...
Views: 1058(1 vote) - Courageous Leadership - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2008 from Kevin RaffertyIn classes I teach on the subject of leadership, most business students, when asked if they are leaders, either keep their hands down or slowly, hesitantly raise them. When I ask them for their definition of a leader, I hear words such as charismatic, great communicator, bold, daring decisive, ...
Views: 1058 - How Execs Gain Competitive Advantage With Storytelling - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Milly SonnemanExecutive training programs are one of the last areas where corporate spending is cut. Any smart organization that wants to grow - even in a recession, will continue investing in executive communication skills and presentation skills training. So, if you are a C-level, tapped as a 'future ...
Views: 1058(1 vote) - Mid Life and Career Change? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from John G E FryeThe depth of inherent experiences to be accessed directly from Source of Success is something that I am very proud to be associated with. I am not too proud however to except that I am now at a stage of my life where any changes in one’s career can be for some, catastrophic. Now don’t be alarmed ...
Views: 1058(3 votes) - Pushing Onward When You Feel Like Giving Up: Three Tactics to Move Through the Murk - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2018 from Courtney MyersWhen we set out on a journey to reach a new goal, we often do so with gusto. We’re extremely motivated in the beginning because everything feels fresh. It doesn’t take too long, however, before the enthusiasm wanes and real life sets in. It’s the reason we stick closely to our diets in January, ...
Views: 1058 - Recareering - Article 2 - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2012 from Sue WaltersThere is no limit as to when you can take the decision to recareer, it can happen anytime, whatever age you are, you just have to be ready, willing and able! One of my previous careers was in Human Resources, in fact my last J.O.B. was as a Human Resources Director for a major magazine ...
Views: 1058(1 vote) - Recognizing Burnout - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Marshall Brown“My candle burns at both ends/it will not last the night.” Edna St. Vincent Millay Burnout resists simple definition because it affects so many aspects of an individual’s life. In their book, Beyond Burnout, authors David Welch, Donald Medeiros and George Tate, describe burnout as a condition ...
Views: 1058 - Increase Your Job Happiness - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Jared BrownMost of us spend at least 40 hours a week at our place of work. That’s at least half of the average American’s waking hours each weekday. Why not make your time at work pleasant? Sure you have lots of work to do but studies have shown that if you are happy while you work you will be more ...
Views: 1057 - Melting in Chocolate - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2007 from Stacy Kamala WaltmanMelting in Chocolate By Stacy Kamala Waltman A group of us were bathed in chocolate aroma last week as we toured the Scharffen-Berger Chocolate Factory in San Francisco. Our tour guide was an interesting man who had been with the Scharffen-Berger company for many years and had a lot of ...
Views: 1056(1 vote) - Overcoming Business Challenges - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Vic LahureWhen starting a new business, there are two major challenges people often face. They are: finding a network that can be trusted and finding sound advice and guidance. A network you can trust is crucial. If you aren’t able to use a marketing system that will make you money you’ll just continue ...
Views: 1056(2 votes) - Career Coaching Your Teen - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2013 from Danielle DayriesRemember your first job? Whether it was cutting the neighbors’ lawns, washing dishes at the local restaurant, or serving as a camp counselor, these experiences created an abundance of memories and taught you about responsibility, teamwork, and the confidence that comes with accomplishments. ...
Views: 1055 - Help Me Find A Job I Love! Part 2 - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Jessica Sweet"Help Me Find a Job I Love!" Part 1 can be found here. If you haven't read it yet, you might want to start there. In part 2, let's talk about another "impossible" that keeps you stuck in a job you hate. It's too much work. Does it all feel like too much work to get from where you ...
Views: 1055 - Tips for Increasing Your Odds of Career Success After College - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2011 from Ken SundheimSome Facts About the Correlation Between Future Success and Your College Education (from Warren Bennis' Becoming a Leader) - Many of our country's most successful people had liberal arts backgrounds. This includes roughly 38% of Chief Executive Officers and former Presidents such as Ronald ...
Views: 1055(2 votes) - Choosing Surgical Technologist as Your Career - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2012 from M DThe professional medical field is a source of various fast growing job prospects. No matter what happens with the economy, the need for qualified medical personnel will always be present. There are many vocational tracks contained in the medical-related sector which you could choose to pursue. ...
Views: 1054 - COACHING DEMYSTIFIED - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2012 from Shiera O'BrienWHAT IS COACHING REALLY ABOUT? Having coached people for over 10 years, I am fully aware of how people create their own perceptions and maps of how the world is and what it means to them. Their perceptions are just that, subjective perceptions of external events, people and experiences. This ...
Views: 1054 - How to Deal with Gaps in Your Work History - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Krista MitchellMaybe you took time out from your career to raise children. Maybe you resigned your last job to commit yourself full-time to your college studies. Perhaps you have been ill or caring for an ill parent who no longer needs your help. Whatever the reason, you’re now ready to throw yourself back ...
Views: 1054 - The Graduation Celebration is Over and Now on to the Job Search - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Carole MartinAs difficult as it is to accept - it’s time to stop celebrating that grand moment in your life --- the diploma and the graduation ---- and get down to the really hard lessons of life. Like – going out and getting a job. Hopefully you have sent out some resumes and are starting to get ...
Views: 1054(1 vote) - To Do Your Best Work and Have a Joyful Life Ask for What You Need. - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Alvah ParkerCindy was a new manager in a mid-sized company. She had worked for years for a manager who had discussed strategies with her and encouraged her to try new things. He had given her constant feedback and approval. When her manager got promoted Cindy was promoted to her manager’s job. ...
Views: 1054 - Government Jobs in India - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2012 from michael braganzaThe complete global economy is going through a rough phase now. A lot of people have previously lost their jobs over the last couple of years and many more are living in the fear of losing their own. Quite fascinatingly enough, almost all the job cuts have ensued in the private sector; there are ...
Views: 1052 - 4 Tips for Securing Your First Job in the Healthcare Industry - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2016 from Hannah WhittenlyHealthcare is one of the strongest and fastest growing industries in the country right now. Despite this, getting your first job is always a challenge. You may have to go to school for a degree or certification. In some cases you can land a healthcare job with only a high school diploma. Either ...
Views: 1051 - Career CPR: Get Unstuck in Your Career Search (INTRO) - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2012 from Robert TiptonTell me what feelings come to mind when you hear the words, "Job Fair" or "Networking Event"? I'd be willing to bet for many of you the feelings aren't in the category of "optimistic or enthusiastic." Instead -- my experience of many people who find themselves chronically unemployed, ...
Views: 1051 - Kick-start Your Career: Tips for the New Year - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2012 from Kristen HarrisWhether it’s a New Year’s resolution, rebounding from the holidays or simply having more free time, the new year makes people think about their career. Typically folks fall into one of three camps: happy, okay for now or definitely not happy. Regardless of where you fall on the spectrum, ...
Views: 1051(1 vote) - People Are Tending More towards Taking Education via Online High Schools Accredited - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2012 from Verana MathusaIn the recent times, it has been seen that a plethora of students are gifted learners and some take time in understanding even taking the basic education. In a traditional classroom teaching environment, teacher is an individual who can't focus on a particular student as he/she teaches the whole ...
Views: 1051 - Securing CISR Scaffold Safety Training Accreditation - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Wesely GordonScaffolding is an important aspect of construction as there is always a danger element related to height. Hence, it is important to have the proper safety training knowledge and skills to undertake any construction jobs or even to supervise such activities. Safety training providers must be ...
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