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- Qualities and Education of Pastry Chefs and Bakers - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2013 from Zac ParkerAlmost everyone loves eating desserts. For those of you that enjoy making them, you should definitely consider becoming a baker and/or pastry chef. In this line of work, you will be creating and making your very own desserts. From candies to cookies, muffins and cakes, there are an endless ...
Views: 1986 - Contact Cards help with Networking, Job Hunting during the Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2013 from Jaynine HowardAlumni football games and the winter holidays are fast approaching and many people are traveling home to visit with classmates, family and friends in the next few months. If you are job hunting, these people are a source of referrals for job leads. You will want to have a contact card ready to ...
Views: 1984 - Selling Your First Book – What you Should Know - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from Lisa TenerSelling Your First Book – What you Should Know First books, like first husbands, can turn out to be a surprise. “If I’d only known he squeezes the toothpaste from the top…” “I should have asked his mother if she’d tried to cure him of dragging dirty boots throughout the house. At least I ...
Views: 1981 - 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) - DESTINATION AND OVERSEAS-EDUCATION - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2015 from mapmy studyStudying overseas experiences are life-changing, building students’ capacity to operate effectively as active and informed local and global citizens. This will enhance student’s options worldwide. Overseas education involves many considerations one of them is destination. When you decide you ...
Views: 1978 - 3 Words for The Class of 2012 - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2012 from Sonny MelendrezIt is always an honor when I am asked to speak at graduation time. The opportunity to share my thoughts of encouragement as I look into the eyes of tomorrow’s champions is exhilarating, to say the least. Here is a summary of my message to this year’s crop of graduating seniors: “As you ...
Views: 1978(1 vote) - Strategize For Your Ideal Career: Dream First - by Submitted on May 16, 2007 from Hallie CrawfordOne essential means of discovering what it is you want to do with your career is to “Dream First." This is something I remind my career coaching clients of all the time. It sounds so simple, yet so few people allow themselves to sit down, relax, and give their minds the freedom to wander ...
Views: 1977 - 15 Ways to Use Assessments to Attract Customers and Help Your Clients - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2009 from Kathy SparksAssessments are being used in a variety of ways by coaches, career professionals, employment executives, in the health and fitness industries, and even to test employees’ knowledge about the jobs they are doing. Jobs like customer service, software knowledge, hardware knowledge, management ...
Views: 1974 - How Do Med Techs or Other Lab Employees Transition to Medical Sales Jobs? - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2010 from Peggy McKeeActually, the first question should be: CAN med techs or other laboratory people transition from a technical role into a sales role? The answer is: it depends. The odds are low, but for those who can beat the odds, they'll likely be fantastic sales reps. It tends to be a love it/hate it ...
Views: 1973(2 votes) - How To Widen The Gap Between Your Compensation Versus Your Value - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2010 from Ron HequetNever Get Laid Off, No Matter What The Economy Is Doing! I recently sat at breakfast with a few cohorts, a group of invitees initiated by my friend Glynne Johnston, who coined the group’s name, “Young Guns”. I was the first invited, so the moniker came later as the average age kept lowering. ...
Views: 1973 - Lost in Translation - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Chris MakellI recently read some responses to an online question about “what people would do if they knew they would be successful”. Typically the question is: what would you do if you know you could not fail. So it’s an interesting take on it. I was a bit surprised at the answers – maybe you won’t ...
Views: 1972 - ***10 Mistakes Job Seekers Make ... And How to Avoid Them - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Ford MyersMany people make significant job search mistakes and never even know about it. These blunders are easy to make, and they can cost you the job offer or lose you thousands of dollars. Below, I reveal 10 of the biggest mistakes, and explain how to avoid them. Mistake #1: Relying on Online Job ...
Views: 1968(1 vote) - Career Changes – Questions To Ask Yourself Before You Make Your Move - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2012 from Kris PlantrichExtensive thought should always be given to the expectations and ramifications of a career change. Whether you are an entry level professional or have been working for decades, a career change can result in major life changes. Although I heartily agree that you should love what you do, careful ...
Views: 1966 - How to have a great day at work - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Lisa PhillipsIs this a typical working day for YOU? 6am Oh no, the alarm is going off and I have to get up. I can't face work today. I would rather stay in bed! I will just press the snooze button one more time. 7am Do I look ok? My hair is a mess. Why do I always look so terrible? I look so ...
Views: 1966(1 vote) - Coming Back With Creative Questions at the End of the Interview - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2010 from Peggy McKeeAs a recruiter, I am always impressed by candidates who have questions of their own to ask—and I consistently receive feedback from hiring managers all over the country who feel the same way. The candidate who’s asked, “So, do you have any questions?” at the end of the interview better come up ...
Views: 1947 - INSPIRATION IN TIMES OF ADVERSITY - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Gary RecchionMuch of my coaching and training work over the years can be summarized in a couple of words: “psychology” and “relationships”….I’m over simplifying it, but I’ve seen lives change and careers skyrocket based on one’s predominant thoughts (i.e. psychology…confidence/inspiration) and the strength ...
Views: 1947(3 votes) - Closing Your Business? Use Your Skills to Get a Great Sales Job! - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Peggy McKeeAre you closing your business? Whether the economy affected your decision to close, or whether you’re just ready for a change, the skills and accomplishments you’ve accrued throughout your time as a business owner can translate very well into a successful sales role for you! Many of the ...
Views: 1945(1 vote) - 5 Positive Affirmations For Fearless Presenting - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Milly SonnemanIf you’ve been feeling afraid to speak in public and don’t have time to take a presentation skills training…find out 5 affirmations you can use, starting now. Aspiring entrepreneurs, students just out of college, experienced and novice professionals alike often share a single trait in common. ...
Views: 1944(1 vote) - Skills Needed To Become a Successful Electrician - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Louise HutchinsonElectricians have the duty to install & maintain fuses, wiring and varied other electrical parts necessary to infuse electricity in homes, factories and other commercial spaces. In this age, when everything is so electrically defined, it’s needless to mention that electricians would be in high ...
Views: 1943 - Changing Careers? How Can You Get An Interview? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Peggy McKeeChanging career fields can be daunting, especially in this economy when so many experienced candidates are competing for the same jobs. It can be hard to even land an interview—much less get an offer. However, with the right strategy, it’s possible for you to land the interviews you need and ...
Views: 1938(1 vote) - Mistakes Job Seekers Make Series: Job Search Methods - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2010 from Dorothy Tannahill-MoranWhen you launch your job search, the ocean of possibilities for where to get started can look overwhelming. With so many job-posting sites, companies posting jobs on their own sites, Craigslist, aggregators, job fairs and press releases, there is little wonder why you can go from overwhelmed to ...
Views: 1938 - Be A Better Communicator - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Gordon WalterWe’ve all seen them. The person who seems like he/she has a way with words in personal conversation and always gets their point across. What do they do that makes them different? How do they do it? Wouldn’t it be nice if you could do it too? Though some people are born with natural ability to ...
Views: 1936 - Current Affairs in Competitive Examinations - Important Topics to Consider - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2012 from Radhika SinhaCurrent affairs is a vast concept, and is often misunderstood with General Awareness. While the former particularly signifies the events happening around for the past few years, the latter is used as a broader term including historical events and current issues as well. Nevertheless, both are ...
Views: 1932 - ***Funny Job-Search and Work Stories - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2010 from Ford MyersWinter was long and cold across much of the country, and for many people it was an extremely challenging period with regard to work, careers and job search. The news about the economy and job market continued to be negative and cynical throughout the season. But now, it’s April. Spring has ...
Views: 1931(3 votes) - Interview Thank You Letter - Why And How To Write One - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Catherine JonesFew interviewees send an interview thank you letter for one or several reasons: • They think it looks like they’re sucking up (this is nonsense) • They think there’s no point as the decision has been made (it rarely has) • It doesn’t occur to them to send one (more fool them) Sending an ...
Views: 1929(2 votes) - Valuing Grassroots Marketing In Lead Generation - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2012 from Belinda SummersMarketing for generating b2b sales leads is always an important activity for various companies. Come to think of it, firms will not be able to carry on with their business if they do not have enough business coming in. And what better way to gain more customers and clients than with the help ...
Views: 1927 - New Job Success: 6 Steps to Start Things Right - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from Eugene Yiga“Normal is getting dressed in clothes that you buy for work and driving through traffic in a car that you are still paying for – in order to get to the job you need to pay for the clothes and the car, and the house you leave vacant all day so you can afford to live in it.” – Ellen ...
Views: 1919(1 vote) - Do Recruiters Help You Put Together Your 30/60/90-Day Plan? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Peggy McKeeThe short answer is yes. A recruiter can and will absolutely help you put together a 30/60/90-day plan, especially an external recruiter whose paycheck depends on you getting the job. The longer answer is also yes, but you have to do your part in making sure that happens. A good recruiter ...
Views: 1914 - *** Performing an Internal Career Audit - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2010 from Ford MyersWould you like to get your career on track, with more power and momentum than ever before? Are you prepared to create the focused and productive career that you know you are capable of having — one that will give you great satisfaction and financial reward? When you think back to prior career ...
Views: 1912(2 votes) - Basics of General Knowledge about IAS Exam - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2013 from Sam TechDefining and understanding General knowledge is a rather broad and open-ended pursuit. We can narrow it considerably by stating that we are interested in defining and understanding knowledge as it pertains to knowledge management (KM) rather than tackling the entire realm of epistemology. This ...
Views: 1912 - Get Certified to Teach English As A Foreign Language In As Little As Eight Weeks - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2013 from Robert LawIf you have thought about pursuing a career in teaching but don’t really want to go to school for the next four years to earn a degree, TEFL Glasgow may be for you. Teaching English as a foreign language is a great way to be able to teach without needing a degree. The great thing about it is ...
Views: 1909 - The Gift of Divine Guidance - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Eva GregorySince the dawn of human kind we have been in contact with the spiritual realm. The truth is that we all have a direct connection to our Higher Self, Angels, Guides and the Divine; it is a natural ability given to all human beings. We are just physical extensions of the non-physical Source ...
Views: 1909 - Exceptional Presentation Skills: Turning Up The Heat - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Milly SonnemanDo you wish you had exceptional presentation skills? Are you are fed up with not getting noticed, not getting ahead, and being a wallflower? If so, it’s time to take a step forward. Giving phenomenal presentations is a lot simpler than it looks. Imagine you are cooking a wonderful meal. ...
Views: 1907 - The first step to attract what you want is to CHANGE or shift your energy!!! - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2014 from Larry CraneEverything in this world is made up of energy including us. Other people pick up on your energy. If it’s positive you’ll attract positive people into your life. If you have negative energy, you’ll always attract negative people and negative situations into your life. If you find that you ...
Views: 1906(2 votes) - 7 Tips for Choosing a Good Coach - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2012 from Anne Galloway10 to 15 years ago coaching was very much in its infancy. Now, however, I think that the word ‘coach’ is very much overused. More and more people are claiming to be coaches of one form or another so how do you know who or what is right for you? To help you, the International Coaching ...
Views: 1905 - Find Out Whether Hypnotherapy is Your Ideal Career - by Many people are searching for a way to improve work-situations, or to start a business. You may be one of them. Let's find our if Hypnosis is right for you.
Do you enjoy working with people, and do you have a sense that the Mind creates the Reality that we experience in our Lives? And that by ...
Views: 1904 - Earning vs. Creating Value In Life - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2012 from Kathy SmithThere was a time in my life when I was really confused, lost and I did not have a lot of joy. It was ironic, because my whole life had "turned out" just as I had imagined it would. I graduated school, I got a job and a nice place to live. I had friends, family, and a long-term relationship. Any ...
Views: 1896(1 vote) - SEO Tips and Tricks - Specific SEO Tools - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from jupiter martinSearch engine optimization specialists will probably advise you about effective measures to help your optimization. Fortunately, the Internet home of thousands of tools to help you solve your problem area of the site. The following are the specific tools and SEO specialists commonly used and ...
Views: 1896 - Songs of Working for a Living - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Barbara WulfIt’s been over 30 years since Johnny Paycheck sang, Take This Job and Shove It. You know, “Take this job and shove it, I ain’t working here no more.” To rewrite the lyrics for today, we might sing…”I’ll take any job.” Or, “Take this job and shove it, oops…just kidding.” Wow, what a ...
Views: 1895 - Can you find the information to complete the 30/60/90-day plan? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Peggy McKeeYes, you can. There are all kinds of resources online for you to tap into: LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, corporate websites, and Google. Your network can come in pretty handy here, too. If for some reason there’s a lack of information online (like maybe it’s a smaller company) and you ...
Views: 1890(1 vote) - College Seniors Need a LinkedIn Profile Now - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Peggy McKeeIf you’re a college senior, you’ll be a jobseeker soon. Students traditionally use on-campus job interviews as a way to get their first post-college job, but according to one article, less than 1/3 of college students find jobs from companies that hire through career services. So what’s ...
Views: 1889(2 votes) - The Power of Personal Branding: How to Improve Your Company’s Bottom Line - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Brenda BenceLet’s face it: There are never enough hours in the day to get everything done – especially when you’re running a business. So, focusing on a topic like personal branding may end up at the bottom of your “To Do List.” Just how important is personal branding to the success of your overall business ...
Views: 1888(2 votes) - Job Search Tip: Is “No Experience” Stopping You From Getting Your Dream Job? - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from Peggy McKeeIs your lack of experience stopping you from getting the job you really want and know you deserve and would be good at? This happens to many people, and can be a huge roadblock, especially in our current job market. It does put you at a disadvantage, but there are things you can do. If this ...
Views: 1887(1 vote) - Narrow YOUR Focus, Increase YOUR Impact - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Margaret MeloniI do not know about you, but every once in a while when I think about all of the different causes I could join I start feeling overwhelmed. We have so much to do for our planet, our creatures and our people. Where do I start? Where do I place my focus? How can I make a difference? Then I ...
Views: 1886 - The 4 Things a Hiring Manager Looks For in a Candidate - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Peggy McKeeCandidates are always looking for the “secret” to what the hiring manager is really looking for, so that they can highlight those parts of their experience that will entice the manager into making the job offer. If you look at hiring across industries and job titles, the basic qualities all ...
Views: 1886(2 votes) - Top Internet Marketers Share How to Build a Six and Seven Figure Businesses - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2014 from Kathleen GageThe terrain of business, especially on the Internet, is changing faster than ever before. If you’re not up to speed on what’s going on, constantly learning and working with mentors who can show you to what is possible, you are likely to get left behind. Recently I had the opportunity to share ...
Views: 1885 - How to write a resume for international job? - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Sandy DsouzaThe resumes for jobs in foreign countries need special attention. It is important to know the conventions, business terms and other cultural differences before you write the resume for such jobs. The basic purpose of the resume is to get you to the interview round. When you write the CV for any ...
Views: 1884(1 vote) - When Is the Best Time to Present the 30/60/90-day Plan? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Peggy McKeeThe best time to present your 30/60/90-day plan is in your first face-to-face interview. In this difficult economy, many well-qualified people are applying for jobs, creating some stiff competition for you, so you’re going to want to come out of the gate strong. Don’t bother trying to bring it ...
Views: 1878 - Applying Online For A Job Is Not An Effective Job Search - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Peggy McKeeHow many jobs have you applied for online? How many job offers have they gotten for you? It would be my educated guess that the answer is zero. Don’t worry—you’re not the only one. Online job applications are probably the most common, yet least effective, job search effort. Why isn’t ...
Views: 1876(1 vote) - How Long Is Too Long To Be In The Job Search? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Peggy McKeeIt’s too long if you aren’t getting any interviews at all. If nothing is changing for you, or moving forward in any measurable way, then you must do something differently. Remember: what’s the definition of insanity? Doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. ...
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