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- Ethical Issues for Certified Public Accountants - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2007 from Accounting CrossingIn general, CPAs have enjoyed an untarnished image and have been known and respected for their honesty. Although CPAs have long and rightfully had a reputation for integrity and competence, recent scandals have damaged that reputation and diminished confidence in the accounting profession. ...
Views: 12560(1 vote) - Importance of Work Values - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2007 from Ebru UluferIt is crucial to know your work values if you want to find your ideal job. Your work values are those things in your work life that you consider to be important. When you design your career based on your values, your motivation will be greatly increased and your chances of success and fulfilment ...
Views: 9528 - Find Your Dream Job - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2007 from Ebru UluferA national consumer employment survey conducted by Harris Interactive reveals 84% of U.S. workers are still searching for their dream jobs, announced by CareerBuilder.com on January 25, 2007. “What defines a dream job is surprisingly reminiscent of childhood wishes for many workers. Workers ...
Views: 805 - DID YOU KNOW? - 10 Effective Job Search Tips - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2012 from Kris PlantrichHere is a list of not so common job search tips that you can use to your advantage to get noticed and be as productive as possible during your search. The important thing to remember is to conduct your job search like a job. Work at it every day, develop a plan and stick to it and don't forget ...
Views: 1844 - What's wrong with most resumes? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2007 from Sander MarcusHaving written, edited, and critiqued literally thousands of resumes in all fields for over 30 years, I have come to the inescapable conclusion that most resumes fail to capture the attention of potential employers for 7 predictable (and curable) reasons. These are: 1. Lack of focus. Most ...
Views: 1293 - Coaching: How to Succeed in Half the Time Using a Personal Coach - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2007 from Ed SykesI love watching the top sports individuals and teams; especially, the ones who consistently year in and year out maintain the highest level of excellence. What is the common factor of these successful individuals and teams? Great coaching! Great coaches analyze the talent they presently have ...
Views: 813 - 3 Steps To Recognizing Career Contentment - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2007 from Jeff GartonIs your objective for working to pay the bills or to fulfill your calling and purpose? The answer is usually both. You work for the pleasure of using your talents but you also expect to get paid, and since you have to work the experience should at least be tolerable. Sometimes it’s not. Blame ...
Views: 1155 - The Dynamics of Management Consulting - by In a world where information travels as fast as the speed of light and businesses are launched and dissolve in the blink of an eye, managers in all sectors are seeking outside expertise or consultants to help them survive and thrive in today's competitive scenario. But what exactly do management ...
Views: 687 - 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 - Outstanding Managers Know How To Delight Their Staff - Do You? - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2007 from Andrew RondeauThe success of an organisation does not solely depend on management but on the work of its staff as well. An employee that enjoys his or her position and feels rewarded by their efforts will ultimately be the most successful in their careers and the most beneficial to the company. There is ...
Views: 772 - Bad Choices Can Lead To Good Ones - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2007 from Deborah Brown-Volkman, PCCYour career is a series of choices. Some are good and some are not so good. But either way, you are the person doing the choosing. At times it may feel like you have no choice, or someone else is making the choices for you, but the truth is you have more power over what you choose than you ...
Views: 1074 - The Vessel - by The people who received this vase to care for, did not know anything about caring for a vessel from a Master. They were
very busy and they didn't have time to polish it and keep it cleaned out. But they did make sure that the vase was always kept in a place where it would not get broken.
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Views: 642 - 7 Shocking Truths About Job Satisfaction - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2007 from Jeff GartonAfter decades of unsuccessful attempts to solve the job dissatisfaction problem, dissatisfied workers still expect to be made satisfied, and it’s still not happening. While the problem appears unsolvable, the author proposes a solution that requires a simple shift in expectations and attitudes. ...
Views: 4190 - 8 Tips For New Grads Everyone Should Know - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2007 from Jeff GartonFollowing are a few important points about career for everyone, not just new graduates. These were probably not discussed in school, or it didn’t seem important at the time. It should now. Careers are discovered and evolve through trial and error. • No one can tell you what you’re career ...
Views: 964 - Who Gets Hired – Best Qualified or Most Liked - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2007 from Jeff GartonDue to Federal and State laws prohibiting job discrimination, there are very few if any employer’s in America that would tell you they hire anyone less than the best qualified. But is this really what happens? The answer may surprise you. My entire career has been devoted to gaining a deeper ...
Views: 963 - Over 40? How to Build the Support Network You'll Need Now for the Rest of Your Life and Work! - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2007 from Craig NathansonDo you have the just the right support network in place for you? Look around you now. Do you have people in your life on a daily basis who support your dreams, your goals and your daily activities? Do these people make you laugh, make you smile and help you feel better about yourself? Are these ...
Views: 787 - Coaching vs Mentors - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2007 from Debra PestrakCoaches versus Mentors By Debra Pestrak People have varying responses to the differences between a mentor and a coach. Some say: “A mentor is someone you respect.” “A coach is someone who keeps you focused.” “A mentor is someone you’d like to be like.” “A coach tells the truth, whether you ...
Views: 1367 - Good Tips for Balancing Work ,and Fun - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2007 from dale brownTips on Balancing Work and Home Life If you're feeling stretched thin from your job, ask yourself: Do I live to work or work to live? Chances are, if you're like many Americans, your job consumes an inordinate part of your life. In fact, according to a 2005 survey by the Families and Work ...
Views: 1128 - Can Facebook and MySpace Damage Your Career Prospects? - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2007 from Denise TaylorIt’s great to stay in touch, and Facebook, MySpace, Live Journal, Bebo etc mean that you can keep up with your friends and send messages so you all know what’s going on, but just as your friends can access your page so can your potential boss and the HR department. You Google them, they Google ...
Views: 1614 - More Then a Career Change... a Life Change - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2007 from Leanna FredrichIs your vision for your life big enough to make you jump out of bed in the morning? For most of us the answer is "no". We drag our sorry bodies out of bed and groan when we think about going to work. Our lives are small but "safe." We have an itsy, bitsy vision for our lives so that we will ...
Views: 994 - Career Transition Step 1: Take a “Transition” job! - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2007 from Keri Coffman-ThiedeHave you ever noticed how your job can be all consuming, even when you don’t like your job, or perhaps I should say, especially when you don’t like it. When this happens, a huge portion of your time, focus and energy is going toward something you don’t even like! I found myself living in this ...
Views: 991 - Turning Fear Into Power - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2007 from Connie ButlerTurning Fear into Power How would your life shift if you moved into what you feared not away from it, if you moved into the future with controlled abandon –think about it! One of the things I know from working with people for close to two decades and from my own development is that – things ...
Views: 926 - How to Conduct a Successful Job Search in the New Economy - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2007 from Oreste DAversa,How to Conduct a Successful Job Search in the New Economy Oreste J. D’Aversa, President Metropolitan Executive Search and Outplacement Services Introduction We all, at one time or another, have had to look for a job. Looking for a job is indeed a job in itself. This paper is meant to be a ...
Views: 1370 - Support During Career Transition: Keeping Upbeat and Focused - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2007 from Hallie CrawfordDo you sometimes find that as soon as you take that leap and decide to make a positive career change, you’re met with criticism and resistance from those around you? They tell you why it’s a bad idea and try to persuade you not to follow your dream. Luckily, it only seems that way. One of the ...
Views: 1178 - Stop Sabotaging Your Dreams (with 'BUTs') - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2007 from Daisy WrightHow many times have you said to yourself? “I would like to find a new job, BUT I am too old.” “I would like to enroll in a class, BUT I don’t have anyone to look after little Mary.” “I would really like a pay raise, BUT my boss will just say no.” “I would like to change careers, BUT I am ...
Views: 1494 - True Career Fulfillment – Finding Work You Love - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2007 from Mike JaffeA 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: 2776 - 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) - Your Personal Checklist - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2007 from Denise LamotheAs professionals, most of us realize the importance of making and checking lists. We may make packing lists, lists of presentation items we need to take along and lists of things to mention during our presentation. Some more organized people even have lists of lists! But many of us neglect to ...
Views: 1711 - What To Do When You Lose Your Job - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2007 from Charles BreedingSecrets of What to Do When You Lose Your Job By Charles A. Breeding You might not believe this, but I’ve worked for six companies in the last six years. Some of you might respond, “You can’t keep a job, huh, Charlie?” You might be right, and that’s why I’m self-employed now. Honestly, it’s ...
Views: 841 - A New Twist for Your “To-Do-List…A “Not-To-Do” List!” - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2007 from Diana Long M.S.ACCIf I told you that you could be happier, wealthier and wiser today and all you needed to do was one thing. Would you do it? I'll let you in on a secret. One of the secrets to successful living is the art "letting go". Most of us are holding onto certain things in our life, unconsciously and ...
Views: 887 - Finding Yourself: Top Personality and Career Tests on the Web - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2007 from Kelli SmithAny business that fails to take a regular inventory of its assets and deficiencies is doomed to failure. The same can be said for individuals who are committed to using their innate strengths in choosing a career path and improving their lives. Americans are often stuck in the pursuit of ...
Views: 784 - Extreme Jobs - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2007 from Michele WoodwardHow 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: 2652 - “The 5 Biggest Mistakes Business Owners Make When Taking Their Business Online" - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2007 from Victoria PlayerDid you know that your prospects and clients will need to see or hear your message anywhere between seven to ten times before they will even consider buying from you? That' s a lot of times. But how do you get the chance to contact these people another nine times? Well, the Internet is ...
Views: 653 - Scientology Volunteer Ministers Train Kolkata Nursing Students - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2007 from Linda WielandTo "nurse" means, "to bring up; to raise, by care, from a weak or invalid condition; to foster; to cherish." Nursing is clearly a profession dedicated to helping people, and one very deserving of assistance. And students at a nursing college in Kolkata got the help they needed this week at a ...
Views: 1713(1 vote) - Make the Second Half of Your Life Matter More - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2007 from mary biglerMake the Second Half of Your Life Matter More As baby boomers, (myself included) many of you have become more focused upon a desire to create more ease and meaning in your lives. This is a new game as you approach your retirement years. A game that includes self-care, indulging your ...
Views: 1269 - How to Successfully Navigate a Career Transition - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2007 from Hallie CrawfordI am often asked by my career coaching clients how to best navigate a successful career transition. In other words, how can you pursue your dream job while remaining practical and fulfilling your everyday needs and responsibilities? My job as a certified career counselor is to assure you that, ...
Views: 1216 - Dreaming is Serious Business - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2007 from Claudia Bayr“Put your Dreams into Actions,” says New York Certified Dream Coach Claudia Bayr. “Dreaming is serious business! I’m not talking about the kind of dream you have when you’re asleep, but the kind you have when you’re most awake and aware of what you really want in your life. I’m not talking ...
Views: 624 - Begin With Today - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2007 from Deborah Brown-Volkman, PCCNo matter where you are in your career, today is a brand new day. It does not matter how many jobs or gaps you have on your resume. It does not matter whether you once led a big project that failed or went nowhere. It does not matter if you tell yourself regularly that you should be somewhere ...
Views: 1114 - Job Market Strategies for New Graduates - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2012 from Kris PlantrichIt’s that time of the year again when colleges let out and newly graduated young adults receive their diplomas. They will enjoy a well deserved, long hot summer and then realize “I’ve graduate - now what? I don’t know what to do next!” A little daunted with the realization that now they need to ...
Views: 1292 - Keeping Resumes Relevant Using Certified Writers - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2012 from Kris PlantrichWorking with new clients on a regular basis keeps me energized. I love learning about their different careers and the paths they have followed up to the point of meeting me. While becoming acquainted with them, getting a feel for what their objectives are, and reviewing their old resume, almost ...
Views: 1378 - Looks Do Matter in the Non-Verbal Communications of an Interview - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2012 from Kris PlantrichPeople spend huge amounts of time preparing for upcoming events, finals in college, big presentations at work, or planning for a wedding. But when it comes to preparing for an interview for a position they will be spending at least a third of their lives every week at, most people take little ...
Views: 1480 - Successful Goal Setting Will Put You Ahead of Your Competition - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2012 from Kris PlantrichAfter my last article and my mention of goal setting I started to think about my own goals for the quickly approaching 2007 New Year. I have some goals I revise and reuse every year. Writing down my goals clarifies what I want to accomplish, as stated by author Arnold Patent, “What you focus on ...
Views: 1340 - The Career Seeker's Guide to Setting Tangible Goals - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2007 from Hallie CrawfordOne of the most challenging aspects of making a career change is learning how to harness your dreams and make them happen. Bring your fantasy of "the perfect career for me" back down to earth and turn it into a workable plan that you can knock out step by step. I suggest you begin by setting ...
Views: 1174 - Career Survival Tips: Taking Care of Mind, Body and Soul While in Career Transition - by Submitted on May 30, 2007 from Hallie CrawfordSometimes we're so busy taking care of business, that we forget to take care of ourselves. Yet, if you're amidst a major career change, there is nothing more important than listening to your Inner Voice and tending to all the little things your body, mind and soul is asking for and needs. Here ...
Views: 1444 - Success Clinic, part II: Presence • Program • Propellant - by Submitted on May 26, 2007 from Ann StrongStrengthen these three key elements every day to cultivate your thriving coaching practice! In Success Clinic part I, we explored the key element of presence as the first step in cultivating your thriving coaching practice. Have you made a commitment to growing your presence on a consistent ...
Views: 887 - Career Transitions: 4 Preliminary Tips That Will Get You on the Career Path to Success! - by Submitted on May 23, 2007 from Hallie CrawfordNot happy in your current job? Thinking about making a career change? Dynamic lifestyles and an uncertain economy are just two of many reasons to consider a new occupation, or even an entirely different field than the one you're in now. Trust me; as a career counselor who has helped many people ...
Views: 1346 - 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 - How to Choose a Career Coach - by Submitted on May 16, 2007 from Denise TaylorYou have probably read the books but somehow you are no further forward in search for a career that makes you happy. Perhaps it is now time to find a specialist career coach to help you. Research shows that people who are most satisfied and motivated in their careers are people who have a ...
Views: 1230 - Success Clinic, part I: Presence • Program • Propellant - by Submitted on May 15, 2007 from Ann StrongStrengthen these three key elements every day to cultivate your thriving coaching practice! To grow a thriving coaching practice, you’ll need to cultivate your presence, program and propellant. Strength in all three areas makes you unstoppable as a coach. Without even one of them, you'll need ...
Views: 799 - How To Create A Powerful Career - by Submitted on May 13, 2007 from Deborah Brown-Volkman, PCCIf you compared you career to the Wizard of Oz, would you be at the start of the path, where the Lion lacked courage, the Tin Man had no heart, and the Scarecrow had no brain? Or, would you be Dorothy when she was moving forward to find her way back home or Dorothy in the beginning of the movie ...
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