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- 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) - Is Your Life Full But Not Fulfilling? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2010 from Paula GregorowiczDo you find yourself running from place to place and task to task like a worker on an assembly line? Are you someone who knows what it is like to have a feeling of success and achievement but all that feels a distant memory (even if, say you achieved something last week!?) Are you ...
Views: 1747(6 votes) - Job Interview Help: Cracking the Interview - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2010 from Corey HarlockJob interview generally precedes a hiring decision and takes place to evaluate the possible candidate. Most common job interview is the behavioral interview or the competency-based interview. In behavioral type or the competency-based interview the candidate is asked about some situations that ...
Views: 801(1 vote) - Job Interview Tip: Don’t Kill Your Chances With Your References - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from Peggy McKeeWhat you say about your references can kill your job search. Many candidates are so focused on the resume and interview preparation that they forget about their references—but they are a critical piece of your job-getting effort. When you are asked who would be your references, and what ...
Views: 1748(1 vote) - Knockout Thank You Notes - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryAlthough you haven't performed well in your interview, it doesn't mean that your chance of getting the job slipped. Your second chance may come in the form of a sample thank you note that will assist you in writing the best note possible. A thank you note is critical to post interview success ...
Views: 1260(1 vote) - Make Things Happen by Visualizing Your Goals - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2012 from Hallie CrawfordOne way I set and achieve my goals is by visualizing exactly what I want and then creating a Vision Board. It helps me stay focused and thinking positively about each goal. You can do the same thing. Here’s a quick overview of how to create your own Vision Board: Make a list of the ...
Views: 2948(1 vote) - Market your Business with an Integrated Marketing Agency - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Jacob WatsonAn integrated marketing agency will assist you in handling all the fundamentals of promoting your business. Integrated marketing is basically, an elaborate term for an organized work to advertise the business. The idea is not a fresh one, but it has developed into something more advanced, as ...
Views: 643(1 vote) - MARKETING MIRACLES - Part 3 - Personal and Spiritual Coherence in work and life. - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2011 from Dr. Katie GarnettMARKETING MIRACLES Dr. Katie Garnett Marketing Miracles happen in a number of ways: 1. Finding out who you are and what you have to offer. 2. Identifying where the integrity lives within who you are and what you have to offer. 3. Bringing coherence between who you are, what you have ...
Views: 1193(1 vote) - MARKETING MIRACLES - Part 4 - Mesmerizing with Love - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2011 from Dr. Katie GarnettMarketing Miracles Dr. Katie Garnett Marketing Miracles happen in a number of ways: 1. Finding out who you are and what you have to offer. 2. Identifying where the integrity lives within who you are and what you have to offer. 3. Bringing coherence between who you are, what you have to ...
Views: 1447(1 vote) - Meeting the Goals of Success with Business & Commerce - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2012 from Royal CurlingIn order to create a successful company, a business must take full advantage of the goals that influence business & commerce. These goals can often be broken down into the three simple categories of quality production, financial savings, and shipping. Production influences your businesses ...
Views: 906(1 vote) - Monday Motivations-ONE SMALL THING - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2012 from Victor LeeMONDAY MOTIVATIONS ©Victor Lee, Getting Beyond Barriers, Inc www.GettingBeyondBarriers.org Monday February 6, 2012 ONE SMALL THING What is one small thing you can do today that will make a profound difference in the way you are and the way you see yourself? When considering the ...
Views: 805(1 vote) - NAVRATRI – THE NINE COLOURS OF OUR PERSONALITY - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2019 from Dipti DeepakDo you ever open your wardrobe and feel for a moment which colour will you go for today? Navaratri festival just simplifies this ordeal… It consciously provides you the feel and vibe for the colour that goes with you through the day! Colours can influence how you feel and how others feel ...
Views: 620(1 vote) - New Year, New Career: The "Power Plan" to Achieve Career Success in 2010 - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2010 from Ford MyersDo you hope to get your career on track in 2010, with more power and momentum than ever before? Even though we’re in a very challenging recession and a very bad job market, do you want to “buck the trend” and create breakthrough results? Are you prepared to create the focused and productive ...
Views: 1299(3 votes) - New Year’s Resolutions – Friend or Foe? Set Yourself Up For Success In 2011! - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Helen RobertsWhere are you at in your life? How was 2010 for you? What went well, what didn’t go so well? Where do you want to be this time next year? What are the top 5 things you want to achieve in 2011? I absolutely love this time of year, closing out the year and heading in to the new. It’s time for ...
Views: 1423(1 vote) - Over 40? Out of Work? Make This the Best Time of Your Life! - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2009 from Craig NathansonTake a new approach Right now millions of Americans are either out of work, recently laid off, or afraid of being laid off. There are millions more, who simply work at jobs, which provide no meaning. They work only in order to get a paycheck. Stop feeling sorry for yourself Society ...
Views: 1530(1 vote) - Personal branding & profile management, job opportunities, life coach, business mentoring, career counselling, admissions abroad, business promotions, recruitment - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2019 from Achnet SocialACHNET is an online platform where coaches get students and professionals who are looking for experts to help them make informed decisions to be successful. We are passionate about making an impact and helping people reach their full potential. That’s how we bridge the gap between coaches to ...
Views: 649(1 vote) - Professional Business Net-Working: 10 Guideposts for Success - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Kathleen SchulweisLike it or not, meeting people face-to-face is a grand way to grow your business. Professionals net-work all the time getting to know one another and thus creating trust. I regularly receive referrals from my friends and acquaintances in all my social networks. That happens because they know ...
Views: 885(2 votes) - Quick Tips to a Strong, Confident Personality - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2013 from Pierre Ah-FatQuick Tips to a Strong, Confident Personality By Pierre Laval Ah-Fat, MBA, Transformational Coach So you crave to become that person you dream about. But there is a you-don’t-know-what which blocks you. What is it? You may not be doing the thing that you would most like to do in life. For ...
Views: 3093(4 votes) - 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) - Resume parsing tools – what job seekers should know - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2017 from Supriya NigamWe each have wondered whether human eyes get to find out our resume. As job seekers submit and prepare CV in response to a job application, it is important to realize when you hit the send button, just where is your resume landing. You understand your curriculum vitae will be given, but what you ...
Views: 1213(1 vote) - Safety and Trust - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Gregg OliverThere have been many times in our lives when we have wanted to say something, but elected not to. Afterwards, we may wish we had and ponder why we didn’t. Sometimes, we remember when we said something and wish we hadn’t, or a time when we blurted something that was harsher than we meant it to ...
Views: 1389(1 vote) - SEO Article Writer - How to Start a Lucrative Career Online - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Sean MizeAre you a very good writer? Do you know how to write not only for readers but for search engine as well? Then, you can start a very lucrative career as a freelance SEO article writer. You’ll be happy to know that right now, there are hundreds and thousands of individuals and corporations that ...
Views: 1002(1 vote) - So You Want To Be a Pharmacist - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2008 from Kathi Calahan, Career CoachListed in the top 34 jobs in America, by CNN.com, Pharmacists are one of the leaders in the scientific job market. How does an average starting salary of $90,000 a year sound to you? Do you have what it takes to make this long scholastic journey? Here’s what you must know before ...
Views: 1379(2 votes) - Success Starts in the Mind - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Susan Crampton DavisDisappointed 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: 2506(4 votes) - Take Control - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2012 from Charlie MooreTake Control Now that the election is over and the dust is starting to settle, I started to think about the next 4 years and how it is going to get worse (I hope I am wrong). There was over 2 billion dollars spent on this election only to get the same results, nothing changed. So I looked ...
Views: 1648(1 vote) - Taking Advantages of Social Media in Your Job Hunt - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryHave you tried using social media sites for your job hunt? You may not believe it but nowadays most hiring managers are investigating job applicants through these sites. They look on your personal pages on Facebook, Twitter and even MySpace. Honestly, most employers today believe that they ...
Views: 725(1 vote) - The 7 Signs of an Empowered Life – Are You Living One? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from Kathy CaprinoEmpowerment -- the act of investing oneself with more authority and control over one’s path -- is a vitally important process that I teach and explore every day as a career transformation coach. I’ve personally witnessed the transformative effect it can have, when an individual takes control of ...
Views: 1325(1 vote) - The Best Coaching Philosophy - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Andre ZiziOnce upon a time, there was a kindly man, wanting to buy a chainsaw for his farm, he spent months thinking about it, he knew he wants the chainsaw for his farm, but then the farm did not need a chainsaw however, when he finally made a decision, he bought it. For weeks and months, this kindly man ...
Views: 3853(1 vote) - The Dreaded Salary Question - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2010 from Michael TrustWe all have been there – an interview that seems to be going well and then out comes the 500 pound gorilla in the room – “what are you looking for in terms of salary”. There are a variety of ways to handle this and how you handle could make or break your candidacy. The best approach is not ...
Views: 927(1 vote) - The EGO has landed – in your workplace. - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2011 from John G E FryeThe EGO has landed… In Your Workplace! We spend on average a third of our daily lives in our workplace. Many of us have little choice but to work to live, while others more fortunate, work for them is a vocation – their work is their life! Whatever your position is, the dynamics within the ...
Views: 3206(1 vote) - The Interview Game - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Jen PicicciHave you ever seen a book, a TV show, or an article about something that really, really caught your interest? Maybe you thought, "Gee, I'd love to be a barrel rider in the rodeo", or "I could be a world famous cupcake baker, too!". When you thought about doing these new, exciting things your ...
Views: 1036(2 votes) - The Power of Networking - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Churchill BrookThe age old debate; is it what you know or who you know that is most important. I would say that 100% of the time who you know can and will open more doors for you than what you know. If you are looking to change fields, get that big promotion or sidestep into a new industry knowing the right ...
Views: 1280(3 votes) - The Real Deal On How To Start Your Home Based Business Opportunity - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2010 from Daniel HerznerMost of the information you'll find online about home based business opportunities these days will rehash a lot of the same old stuff. You'll hear such things as how great it is to be your own boss, time flexibility, freedom from the alarm clock and so on. You've heard all of this stuff a ...
Views: 1467(2 votes) - The Top 10 Things Coaching Marketers and Training Schools Won’t Tell You - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Kathy CaprinoThis week, I had a fabulous conversation with Starla Sireno – Founder of www.Fearlessnessinc.com and the Fearless Women Entrepreneur Network – an empowering forum for women entrepreneurs in San Francisco and beyond, providing the knowledge and support women need to become fearless entrepreneurs. ...
Views: 1372(1 vote) - To Realize Your Fullest Potential Is Firmly in Your Hands - by Submitted on May 19, 2009 from Steve BallmerEverybody wants to be successful in their domain of functioning in one way or the other. But one thing that makes it all the more tough is that people are not aware of how to become successful and in many cases they are not even aware what exactly is meant by success in life. We all have had ...
Views: 743(2 votes) - Universities and Colleges in Ireland - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2019 from edwise internationalPart of the European Union, Ireland is a contemporary and dynamic country. One of the fastest growing economies in the world, it has a young and dynamic population that looks to provide immense impetus to the country. Once you decide to study in Ireland, you are met with few of the most affable ...
Views: 521(1 vote) - Unmasking Truthiness* and Embracing Truthfulness - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Brad Taft*Truthiness was first used, in its satirical sense, by Stephen Colbert to describe things that a person claims to know intuitively without regard to evidence or facts. Our Wizardly friend and co-author of Return of the Boomers, Phil Newbold, offers examples of truthiness as it relates to many ...
Views: 1186(2 votes) - Using the Internet in your Job Search - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Churchill BrookBill Gates said the internet is becoming the town square for the global village of tomorrow. With the growing numbers of people online and the popularity of the most frequented sites it certainly makes sense to use this exceptional tool in your modern day job search. The internet has given you ...
Views: 1144(2 votes) - What do we need to do in order to be more successful? - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2013 from Larry CraneIn order for us to be more successful requires our first determining what is it that we want to accomplish. In other words, we need to make a decision and establish a reasonable goal that we can accomplish within a reasonable period of time. We may first think we have to make a list of all ...
Views: 1623(2 votes) - Where Is FEAR Holding You Back? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2011 from Helen Roberts“The enemy is fear. We think it is hate; but, it is fear.” Mahatma Gandhi I recently heard this acronym at a seminar and it made so much sense. FEAR = False Evidence Appearing Real Then it was followed up with a statistic that 80% of our fears never happen. Where In Life Is Fear ...
Views: 1296(1 vote) - Why is it good to solve IGNOU Question Papers before Exam? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2013 from Radhika awasthiA meritorious student wishes to perform best in examination. Even after completing the whole syllabus a month ago, they keep on revising the book twice or thrice. It is really important for them to have some knowledge about previous years question pattern. You can now solve IGNOU question papers ...
Views: 1480(1 vote) - Why this Obsession About Top B Schools in India - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from Atul SharmaThe expansive numbers of top PGDM colleges in Delhi alone show how obsessed as a nation we are with MBA. But it is time that you think before getting this degree. The increasing rate of literacy in the country can only be accredited to the fact that it is home to some of the best MBA colleges ...
Views: 801(1 vote) - Why would I need a career coach? I work in Higher Education! - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2013 from Sean CookIf you work in higher education, you are probably already a pretty successful person, and have some pretty good ideas about where you want to go in life. Teaching positions require graduate education, and many administrative posts also require at least a master's degree. You're also ...
Views: 1154(3 votes) - Why your self esteem is so important for your success…. - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Kirstin O´DonovanFor people with a low self-esteem, improving your self esteem must become a pre-requisite for your journey to success. That does not mean that you cannot start your journey but in parallel, also work on improving your self-esteem. So how is our self-esteem formed? It is formed from birth, all ...
Views: 8494(1 vote) - Winners Give Up Giving Up! - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from JAMES MAIOHOWinners Give Up Giving Up When I think of ‘hanging in there’, I’m reminded of this story by Earl Nightingale, called “Acres of Diamonds”, from Our Changing World radio transcript: One of the most interesting Americans who lived in the 19th century was a man by the name of Russell Herman ...
Views: 1571(1 vote) - Words That Sabotage Your Resume - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Alesia BenedictCreating a winning executive resume is a feat of strategy involving focus, wording, design, and content selection. To achieve a career marketing document that wins interviews, all areas of the strategy must be on-target and consciously used in the most effective manner. One of the most common ...
Views: 3832(2 votes) - Working with an Agency / Recruiter / Headhunter - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Churchill BrookAs we discussed yesterday, not all vacancies are openly advertised and recruited for by the Company in question. Many start their journey with a recruiter or headhunter. Sometimes, typically if they are with an agency, they will be being advertised somewhere with the Company name omitted. If ...
Views: 1241(2 votes) - Write a Cover Letter Tips: Your Secret Guide to landing a Job - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryNo matter how you look at it, the cover letter is still the fundamental key to your job hunting success. In general, resumes act as support to your cover letter. Since the letter should be as compact and short as possible, you are hindered to write everything in it. Alternatively, you integrate ...
Views: 697(1 vote) - Yoga Studio SEO (Search Engine Optimization) - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Sergio DiazGranadosAs Yoga studios start off in the new year, many are thinking about how to market and grow their business. Because studios are "local businesses", one of the main avenues for promoting their business is via Google. But one important thing Yoga studios need to consider is their SEO or search ...
Views: 2969(1 vote) - You are not your job - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Mary-Jeanne "MJ" CabanelWhen I decided to leave my job in Business Development for a Hedge Fund company I got a glimpse of the abyss. That deep, dark scary place that descends forever into hell and from which there is seemingly no escape. In fact, it called out to me offering such reassuring words as “if you leave now ...
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