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- 5 Biggest Cover Letter Mistakes - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2012 from Don GoodmanJust as important a resume is to helping a job seeker secure opportunities, so is the cover letter. A cover letter helps you hone in on important messages – to create a “conversation” – and gives the employer a sense of your personality that is not always captured through a resume alone. Yes, ...
Views: 1378(2 votes) - 5 Must Interview Questions You Need to Ask! - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from James MalervyThese five must ask interview questions go beyond the apparent ones, such as what is the title of the job, what is the job description, who would you be reporting to, and other fundamental questions. In fact, it's doubtful you'll even need to ask those questions, as they are typically summarized ...
Views: 3067(7 votes) - 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) - 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 ...
Views: 1116(1 vote) - 5 Steps to the Art of a Confident Selling Mindset for Professionals: How to help your potential clients become your clients - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Kathleen SchulweisAre you selling yourself? Then you’re in some trouble. More and more personal services are being viewed as commodities. Our work, our intellectual property, and our gifts to the world are now widgets to be compared with other widgets and purchased at the lowest possible price. If we’re going ...
Views: 959(1 vote) - 5 Truths About Administrative Interview Questions - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryBasically, in every professional job position there are different interview questions. If you are applying for an administrative position, you should be aware that there is a long list of possible administrative interview questions. Administrative interview questions are sorted into different ...
Views: 1654(1 vote) - 6 Creative Ways to Stand Out in the Job Search! - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Peggy McKeeIt's a tough job market out there right now, but what if you can’t even get an interview? What if you're resume or your network is good enough to get you to the interview, but you can’t get past that point? Are you demonstrating the levels of commitment, drive, tenacity, skills and ...
Views: 2328(2 votes) - 7 Exceptional Laws of Time For Wealth and Power - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Anyaele SamThe First Exceptional Law of Time Time is like a coded system in a flowing river, you can decode it by coming by its drift and hang; men who know and apprehend the time rules this time of information, telecommunication and globalization. The Second Exceptional Law of Time Those who work ...
Views: 1157(1 vote) - A detailed overview of job description of vice president of operations - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2015 from Supriya NigamVice presidents of businesses provide guidance and general management to the operational tasks of an organization. They invent policies and plan using resources and HR in various companies and sectors, as stated by the Department of Labor Statistics. Vice presidents of businesses must satisfy ...
Views: 891(1 vote) - A detailed overview on branch sales manager's job description - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2015 from Supriya NigamThe branch sales manager has a significant job: to encourage a healthy work environment where other workers under his/her supervision will be provided the best chance to prosper. Sales managers should possess some previous experience in sales management and additionally have the capacity to ...
Views: 980(1 vote) - Above All…Be an Original: Finding Your Dream and Living From Your Design - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Will MarreA few years ago, Chris, a great friend of mine, was attending a summer concert featuring a Beatles Tribute band. They were dressed up like a 1965 version of John, Paul, George and Ringo. They had their accents and music down. They were an amazing group of musicians perfectly imitating genuine ...
Views: 884(2 votes) - After 40 is the best time to reassess your life and your work! - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Craig NathansonThe mid-life crisis occurs for a reason Up until about 40, we spend our lives building, collecting, acquiring. We do our best despite in some cases our upbringing, society pressures and our economic conditions. Around 40, however, life starts to take on new meaning. Usually this is a result ...
Views: 4242(1 vote) - Angel Funding for Women and Minorities - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Kathleen SchulweisSeveral years ago, I was consulting an extremely bright woman who had a groundbreaking technology for which she was pursuing financing. Melissa appeared to have everything going for her; a solid education and a solid technology, which she was ready to turn into a business. Melissa had secured ...
Views: 1235(1 vote) - Applying for a Job - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from Eugene Yiga“Success happens not by chance, but because you were given a chance and took advantage of it.” – Kevin Geary Knowing where and how to apply for a job is just as important as whether or not you’re qualified. Campus career centres are the best, even after you graduate. They’ve got connections ...
Views: 1588(2 votes) - 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) - Become a Champion Performer - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2009 from Dirk ZellerDo you have the desire to receive recognition from your peers; to be recognized as one of the top Agents in the country? If you do, you need to start by taking dead aim daily. It is the disciplines we do each day that mean the difference between being on top or being part of the crowd. ...
Views: 1022(1 vote) - Begin With an "Internal Career Audit" - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2012 from Ford Myers"I want a more satisfying career, but where do I begin?" When you're considering making a change in your career, it's difficult to know where to start. There are usually conflicting thoughts and feelings involved, and too often the result is a kind of paralysis. In addition, most people ...
Views: 1418(1 vote) - Career Advice: Career Inspiration from Bollywood - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2015 from Supriya NigamWe tend to look forward to inspiration in life to keep ourselves motivated, isn't it? Believing in the same, we have identified certain movies that not just entertain us but inspire as well. These movies make us laugh, cry, giggle, and inspire about different aspects of life. Several Bollywood ...
Views: 997(1 vote) - Career Change: Are You Afraid to Move in This Economy? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2009 from Dorothy Tannahill-MoranThe 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: 2709(1 vote) - CAREER COMPETENCIES: Time Management Skills - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from Sharon AugusteBenefits 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: 2471(1 vote) - Career Diversification - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from Eugene Yiga“Working is meant to be fun. We spend most of our lives working. What a shame it would be if you’re spending that time doing something you hate.” – Sir Richard Branson The concept of diversification seems pretty clear (and pretty important) when it comes to investments. What about careers? ...
Views: 3689(2 votes) - Career Exploration: Finding Your Passion - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Laura AllanLeaving the Familiar, Embracing the Unknown Martha sits at her desk, dreading yet another day of angry customers, a boss who’s impossible to please, and knows that by the end of the day, she’ll have eaten too many snacks to fill the empty hole within her. “Surely, there must be more to ...
Views: 2280(3 votes) - Closing the Skills Gap: Is It Really a Technology Issue? - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Kristen HarrisThe so-called “skills gap” has become a hot topic lately—lots of people are talking about the problem, but few have solid ideas about how to solve it. In a nutshell, unemployment in the U.S. is still high, but employers are saying they can’t find the workers they need to grow their businesses. ...
Views: 1011(1 vote) - Creating Your Own Job Description - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Jen PicicciToday I was coaching someone who wants to make a career change. Besides the advice of asking her to recall what she loved to do as a kid that made time fly, I told her to go to a place where she could imagine what having her dream career would feel like. Not what she'd be doing, specifically, ...
Views: 3389(2 votes) - CV Categories - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Churchill BrookIn July 1997 Fortune Magazine printed some quotes from real life CVs, including ' I have an excellent track record, although I am not a horse' and 'Let's meet so you can 'ooh' and 'aah' over my experience'. Both great sentiments and definitely attention grabbing, but not necessarily going to get ...
Views: 1980(2 votes) - Declining a Job Offer With Class and Grace - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryIn 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: 2520(1 vote) - Different Types of Second Interview Questions That You Should Be Familiar With - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryCongratulations, you passed the first job interview! You are now ready to move forward to the next step, the second interview. This interview process is generally more thorough than the first and brings you closer to getting the job. In order for the second interview to go easily you need to be ...
Views: 1337(1 vote) - Do You Really Need an Agent When You Are Ready to Publish your Book? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Lisa TenerMary has a friend who works for a publishing house. This friend was excited by Mary’s book idea and said she could submit it to a publisher without an agent. What should she do? It seemed like a dream come true - to have an ‘in’ without an agent. But could it damage her career in the long ...
Views: 920(1 vote) - Driving with Your Lights On - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 from Todd RhoadIt’s hard to imagine that your values play a big role in the level of success you achieve in your career, but they do. In a recent session with Mike, a finance guy with a high tech company here in Atlanta, we were able to highlight how a simple misalignment of values can impede career mobility. ...
Views: 1311(1 vote) - DROP THOSE HABITS - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Adrienne MarksDon’t you hate those moments when all of the sudden you hear yourself saying, “bugger, if only I had listened to my gut instinct”? In fact have you ever asked yourself why you don’t listen? The reason we don’t tend to pay attention to what our gut is trying to tell us is that, as kids, we ...
Views: 1327(1 vote) - Education in Food Service & Restaurant Management - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from James TomersonRestaurant management or food service management provides abundant career opportunities to all those who aspire to make a career in this field. To kick start your career in the culinary industry successfully, candidated need to be equipped with an appropriate degree from a culinary school or a ...
Views: 1498(1 vote) - Executive Coaching -- What it is and Isn’t - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2010 from Jane CranstonOne of things I love about being a coach is the variety of people and situations that come to my office or call on the phone. In no particular order here are some of the presenting challenges brought to coaching sessions. You will note—I fired no one. A client comes to executive coaching ...
Views: 1639(1 vote) - Explore Your Creative Talent with a Career in Event Management - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Jacob WatsonEvents and occasions are an essential slice of human existence. We basically cannot detour them, as they hint upon almost all facets of our societal life. Birthday parties, social get-togethers, engagements and wedding ceremony are occasions we rejoice at the personal level. We want these ...
Views: 768(1 vote) - Finally! A Plan to Get Your Next Job - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2010 from gladys stoneYou're out of work and want to get back as quickly as possible and are willing to be as aggressive as need be. You've heard this a million times, "Make looking for a job, your full-time job". The question is how? You've got a goal, now here's a plan to get that new job: 1. Target ...
Views: 1165(2 votes) - Finish Your Unfinished Business - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from gladys stoneThe Today Show featured a segment recently about people over 50 getting fired and how it changed their lives for the better. One guest, Lee Kravitz, author of Unfinished Business, took stock in himself after he was laid off and realized that he had become disconnected from the people who ...
Views: 1277(2 votes) - Five Great Ways to Sabotage Your Career - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2010 from Marsha EganSo many times, people don’t realize how easily they can sabotage their careers, unknowingly, they will do or not do things that hold them back. Here are five cautionary behaviors: Pretending that there are no politics: sometimes people take the view that they are not going to acknowledge or ...
Views: 1607(1 vote) - Functioning of Selenium Testing with Python - by Submitted on May 30, 2017 from Infocampus hrSelenium is a prominent open source apparatus that designers and specialized analyzers use for web program test computerization and cross-program testing. Tests can be composed with normal programming dialects, including C#, Groovy, Java, Perl, PHP, Python, Ruby and Scala. Selenium is a test ...
Views: 618(1 vote) - Got Gaps? Three Tips for Handling Employment History Problems - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2009 from Alesia BenedictThe 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: 2668(4 votes) - Have You Ever figured Out the Return on Investment of Your College Degree? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from SCOTT LIFERWith that 4 year study endurance test out of the way, a piece of paper that states we have a BS, BA or some other two letter insignia, and the debt racked up with paying for that piece of paper, do we really know what college costs us? I think the time is well overdue that we get caught ...
Views: 1535(2 votes) - 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) - How do you find the RIGHT work for you? - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2010 from Craig NathansonLet's start with some definitions First let's define the difference between right work and wrong work. Wrong work is work which you don't enjoy. The work feels stifling and constraining. Having wrong work you don't look forward to going there every day. You secretly hope some crisis occurs so ...
Views: 1333(1 vote) - How Do You Know When You Are A Leader? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2012 from Gerard ODonovanSome people say that anyone can be a leader. Which is wholly true, but the fact is that not everyone is a leader. Being a leader is a conscious choice that people will have to make. Everyone may be born with the potential to become a leader but only a few actually explore it and become one. ...
Views: 1146(1 vote) - How Friends Are the New Business Strategy - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Ray WilliamsThere are 85 million baby boomers and 50 million Generation X'ers in the U.S. For baby boomers, it's the juggling act between job and family. For Generation X (1965-1980), it means moving in and out of the workforce to accommodate kids and outside interests. Now there's 76 million members of ...
Views: 1050(2 votes) - How Photography Courses Can Launch an Exciting Career - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2013 from David AlexanderWhether you are bored with your current job, want to establish your own business or planning to switch to an exciting career, you can try photography training courses and see how it works with your plan. You can take photography as a hobby at first while learning the technical stuff. As you ...
Views: 1805(1 vote) - How Resumes Showing Years of Employment with the Same Employer Can Hurt You (and how to fix it) - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Don GoodmanWe often hear that employment gaps in a resume can hurt a candidate, but did you know long term employment at the same employer can also be perceived negatively? Having stable employment is certainly not a bad thing. However, if it is with the same employer and your resume doesn’t show you ...
Views: 1215(1 vote) - How Social Media Sites Change the Course of Job Hunting - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryHunting for the right job is a timely process. In order for you to acquire information such as job availability, you should try to look at advertisement boards or make a directly call to the company. Oftentimes, the information will only be transmitted on to you through words of mouth. Even ...
Views: 716(1 vote) - How to Double Your Earnings From your High Ticket Consulting Services - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2010 from Sean MizeAre you having a hard time increasing your sales and profits? Then, your dilemma ends right here. Just follow these tips and you’ll boost your earnings from your high ticket consulting services in no time at all: 1. First thing that you need to do is to know and deeply understand your ...
Views: 896(1 vote) - How to Get Into Medical Sales Even If You Have No Experience - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Peggy McKeeAs a medical sales recruiter, I get almost daily inquiries from people who would like to be in medical sales even though they have no sales background and want to know what they should do. I’m never surprised to get these calls. Medical sales is (I think) the top tier of sales categories, and ...
Views: 11348(4 votes) - How To Write a Cover Letter for Success - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryYou should be aware that the cover letter is the fundamental step to a great career. The path to your success depends first on how well written your cover letter is. Depending on the construction and message of your letter, you can either grab the employer’s attention or not. However if you ...
Views: 821(1 vote) - Improving Career Prospects Through Networking - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Richard NavinNetworking, both new media social networking and traditional face to face networking is one of the best ways to secure a new job. With so many people now unemployed or looking for a new job and so few vacancies out there if you are already known to the employer you will have a head start over ...
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