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- What Groups on LinkedIn Should I Join? - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Peggy McKeeOne of the best aspects of LinkedIn is that it allows people to connect with other professionals in specific areas of interest. LinkedIn Groups is a place for communities to form based on a common experience, goal, or any other characteristic. The idea is to provide a venue where collaboration ...
Views: 1773(1 vote) - ***Finding the Courage to Take Risks and Crack Open the Box - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2013 from Dr. Madeline Ann LewisIf you want to make big moves in life, you have to take risks. But taking risks isn’t easy, and it puts most people in unfamiliar territory. Unfamiliar territory can, in turn, often feel dangerous and cumbersome. The human mind loves familiarity, as familiarity usually means safety in some ...
Views: 1765 - Job Search Advice: References – Written vs. Verbal - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Peggy McKeeHave you ever wondered if it carries more weight to have a written reference letter, or if it makes a better impression to have your reference speak directly to the hiring manager on the phone? The answer is: both. Written references and verbal references serve different purposes in your ...
Views: 1765 - Microsoft SQL Server Business Intelligence development studio - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2011 from Fred LatimerMicrosoft Business Intelligence is delivered as part of the world's most popular business productivity suite and most widely deployed information platform. Check out some basics from MS Sql Server Business Intelligence. Sql Server Denali ctp 3 Release Date Denali CTP3 was released on 12 of ...
Views: 1764 - Coach Training - 15 Criteria on Choosing the Right Coach Training For You - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Erika KalmarIn case you decide to enrol in coach training, the next challenge is surely how to choose the right one. Because let's face it, a serious training program will not be a dirt cheap investment. And in return for your money, you want to make sure that you are getting what you expected. There are ...
Views: 1759(1 vote) - How can resume examples make the writing process easier for you? - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from Sandy DsouzaWhen you are a fresh graduate and are searching for a good job opportunity, you probably need a perfect CV describing all your existing skills, qualifications and all other things that makes you suitable for any job. You can either write the resume on your own or get it written from an expert. ...
Views: 1759(1 vote) - Job Interview Advice: The Very Best Way to Stand Out - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2010 from Peggy McKeeCandidates always want to know the ONE thing they can do in the job interview that’s going to be the most impressive to the hiring manager. And there really is one answer. There are a lot of other pieces that go into a successful job interview, but the number one thing you can do in the ...
Views: 1757 - Hang on, keep pedaling, and persevere in your job search - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2010 from Jeri Hird DutcherSuccess demands persistence. Napoleon Hill describes persistence as the combination of willpower and desire, but ruthless, cold-blooded, and other terms may come to mind when thinking of the uber-rich and ultra-successful, the Waltons, Gates, and Buffets of today. In Napoleon Hill's time, it was ...
Views: 1752 - How to Handle Unusual Interview Situations - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Peggy McKeeOccasionally, candidates will get to the final interview and discover that the company has hired a third party to conduct the interview. Understandably, these interview situations make candidates a little more nervous….but I have a job interview strategy for you to handle this situation. To ...
Views: 1752 - Bad vs. Good people? - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2009 from Craig NathansonLabels at work It can be easy as a manager to label people as bad or good performers. This performance labeling tends to be a convenient way to quickly categorize people. It is efficient for human resources. Once labeled, people can be given promotions or demotions, merit or punitive action, ...
Views: 1751(1 vote) - Job Interview Advice: Why You Need a Career Coach - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Peggy McKeeCareer coaching is sometimes thought of as a counseling session for “what do you want to be when you grow up?” That has its place, for sure, but career counseling is not career coaching. Career coaching works a lot like athletic coaching—it’s an experienced trainer standing behind you, helping ...
Views: 1750 - The Top 5 Slide-Free Challenges You Face - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanYou may have been ecstatic to hear you have an opportunity to present to your boss, senior leadership team, or an important client. But what are the 5 top challenges you should know about? Find out now. Even if your presentation skills are top notch, you’ll struggle to win over your team to ...
Views: 1750 - A Word About Coaching - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Barbara WulfThe field of Professional/Personal Coaching has seen rapid career growth in the past 20 years. I should know, I am a coach! I was not born into the profession nor did not aspire to be a coach as I selected a major in college. The career path was nonexistent, but evolved, as so many new career ...
Views: 1748 - 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) - *** Follow-up Steps after the Interview: Strategies to Help You Get the Offer - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Ford MyersMy clients often express frustration after they’ve completed their interviews for a position they want. The common complaints include, “Why doesn’t the company call me back?” or “I feel like I have no power; all I can do is wait for an answer,” or “Can’t I do anything to make the employer say ...
Views: 1747(1 vote) - How Does LinkedIn Work? - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Peggy McKeeLinkedIn, a social networking site for professionals, is a large community of over 40 million users from all over the world. It allows people to interact with other individuals and maintain profile pages that contain their career-oriented information and contact details. The advantage of ...
Views: 1747(1 vote) - 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) - INTROVERTS: UNLEASHING THE POWER OF THE THINKERS IN YOUR WORKPLACE - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2013 from Harvey DeutschendorfThe high cost of overlooking introverts What do Albert Einstein, Warren Buffet, Mahatma Gandhi, Charles Darwin and Rosa Parks have in common. They are all leaders who made an impact on their world. What most people don’t know is that they were all introverts. In today’s corporate ...
Views: 1746 - The “TMI” Trend: Discretion equals professionalism in today’s workplace - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Sarah HathornToday with all the personally revealing reality shows on TV and the sharing of way too much private and intimate information on social media sites the trend for Too Much Information (TMI) is naturally spreading into the workplace. More and more professionals are getting caught in the trap of ...
Views: 1745 - The Hidden Job Market: Urban Legend or Reality? - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Peggy McKeeIf you've been in the job search for even half a second, you've heard of the hidden job market. But what is it? Does it even exist? And if it does, how are you supposed to apply for, and win a job you can't even find? The hidden job market does exist. It is made up of those jobs that are ...
Views: 1741 - What Does Somebody Have to Do to Get Promoted Around Here? When You’re Feeling Overlooked at Work - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Elizabeth FreedmanWe all have our share of junior high school traumas, right? Here’s mine: Picture me, a somewhat nerdy (OK, extremely nerdy) student in my seventh grade French class, being told by the teacher that I didn’t have the chops to continue on to the advanced French class for the following academic ...
Views: 1739 - Belonging - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2012 from Cory KempHave you found what you want? I ask clients this question at the end of each coaching session, making sure that loose ends are addressed before we part. The client’s job is to show up, be ready to work and ask for what they need. Many clients get edgy around that asking part, preferring ...
Views: 1737 - Using Workplace Stress To Improve Your Personal Effectiveness. - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2011 from Rick CarterHandling workplace stress is the secret key to your career success. Your people skills are important. Your technical skills do matter. Even your ability to tolerate your boss can help you advance. But what can make you really stand out from the crowd is how you operate under stress. The ...
Views: 1737 - How to apply for a job quickly - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Jeri Hird DutcherIf you are one of the many students flocking back to colleges and universities this week, you may need a part-time job to support your social life. It's likely you will happen on to a job you want to apply for, and the deadline is very close. Like today. The trick is not to assume you can't get ...
Views: 1733 - Staying Competitive in Your Organization - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2009 from Julie CohenIn today’s economic situation, having and holding your job cannot be assured. We are no longer living in a world where the organization one works for has any guaranteed loyalty to its employees. What then can you do to stack the deck in your favor? You need to make yourself irreplaceable to ...
Views: 1730 - How to FIX Neck-Pain & Headaches a-work in 5-minutes. - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“How to Fix Neck Pain & Headaches at-work in 5-minutes.” • 1. “Pop, my neck hurts, and I got a headache. Do something.” • 2. “Tell your mother, she’ll give you an aspirin. Is this an excuse not to do your homework?” • 3. “I am afraid of pills, and I want an exercise to keep it from coming ...
Views: 1729 - *** Creating Your Career Transition Binder - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from Ford MyersIf you’re in job search mode, you should create a binder – your very own Career Transition Binder. I’ve found that there are two types of job seekers: those who create a binder to keep track of all their networking, interviewing, career documents, lists, and contacts in one place – and those who ...
Views: 1728(2 votes) - Goal Setting- a sure way to succeed in life - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Meenakshi GaurThere is a famous anecdote from Alice in Wonderland Movie that can be one of the best ways to understand the significance of Goal Setting. Read this conversation between Alice and the cat carefully: “Would you tell me which way I ought to go from here?” asked Alice. ... “That depends a good ...
Views: 1727 - Dear Career Coach-- I Need a Job! - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Peggy McKeeDear Career Coach: I’ve been out of work for a while, and it seems that it’s getting harder to get an interview. I keep applying for every job I can find, but I’m not getting any response. I think that my unemployment is hurting my chances, and it’s getting worse the longer it goes. What ...
Views: 1726 - ***Being a Woman of Influence - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2013 from Dr. Madeline Ann LewisOne of the most important aspects of getting ahead in business or advancing your career is to have influence. The problem with influence is that few women, or men, really understand what this term actually means. Influence is the ability to get other people to do what you want them to do. ...
Views: 1725(1 vote) - ***Acing The Interview: The Positive Approach To Tough Questions - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from Ford MyersAs a Career Consultant, I work with clients on all the tools and techniques that are needed to succeed in the job search – including interviewing skills. One thing I have noticed over the years is that candidates often get “trapped” in certain interview questions that are designed to make them ...
Views: 1723(2 votes) - Why do you need a Forex Trading Coach? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Randy RodenhouseSure you might have a natural talent, but everyone needs discipline, focus, and strategy. That is where a coach comes into play. There are acting coaches, sports coaches, life coaches, financial coaches, and business coaches. Forex Trading is no different. If you want to succeed in any aspect of ...
Views: 1719(1 vote) - Top 10 Work from Home Careers - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2012 from Nancy HigginsIf you have been scouring the Sunday newspaper and the Internet for work from home opportunities, you should probably know that you are not the only one. Increasingly, people have been looking for opportunities that allow them to work from a remote location, which in most cases is their home. ...
Views: 1717 - 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) - Invoking the Power of Positive Life Choices - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Gail McMeekinWork has the potential to be a vehicle for your creative self-expression as well as cover your expenses. A key success strategy is to choose work that suits your talents and lifestyle and reflects your passion as well. In this topsy-turvy work culture, where reliance on others for job security ...
Views: 1712 - 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 - How Can You Jumpstart Your Job Search? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Peggy McKeeIf you’re not experiencing the success you want in your job search, you’re not alone. This is a tough economy, and combined with the rise of internet job postings, today’s job search is like no other. But: you can absolutely take steps to jumpstart your job search. There’s no reason for you ...
Views: 1710(1 vote) - The Meaning and Essence of Leadership in Business - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2011 from Karen KleinwortChange is the only unchanging features in this changing world. Everything surrounding us changes with the passage of time to be in line with modernization. The ongoing business environment is no exception when it comes to this trend. Modern business is on a triumphant march through tracking ...
Views: 1710(2 votes) - Anagram unscramble: Useful word finder tool for scrabble players - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2011 from Michael GaffaneyWhat is the best indoor sport that can give both entertainment and education? The answer is scrabble, the word game. It is an intriguing indoor sport that provides hours of unlimited entertainment and also improves the vocabulary of the players. You can start with whatever word bank you have and ...
Views: 1706 - I'm a Mompreneur and Proud of it! - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Jody MaleyBeing a "mompreneur" is the new logo for moms all around of one key essential, Balance. Having balance today means that a mom can have the option to choose a different path! We wear many different hats today by being a mom. Mom, taxi driver, cook, psychologist and oh yeah, major six figure ...
Views: 1705(2 votes) - Job Interview Tip: Don’t Sabotage Your Interview By Making This Critical Mistake - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Peggy McKeeAs an interview coach, I always recommend that my clients bring a 30/60/90-day plan to their job interviews. This plan is a written outline for what they intend to do and achieve within the first 3 months on the job. It takes research and strategic thinking to put one together, and it’s a lot ...
Views: 1705 - Job Search: Holiday Dead Zones for Job Seekers - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Dorothy Tannahill-MoranWith November and the upcoming holidays in the air, the turf changes for hiring that can be either problematic for job seekers, or an opportunity. As a job seeker you will do much better during this season if you are prepared ahead of time for how the business environment is likely to ...
Views: 1705(1 vote) - Common Misconceptions About Career Management - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2012 from Ford MyersYou get your clothes cleaned when they’re dirty. You pay your bills each month. You see your doctor once or twice a year. You send cards to family-members at each birthday. So, why is it that most people (maybe even you!) don’t integrate career management into their regular routine? Most ...
Views: 1703(1 vote) - 5 Ways to Boost Your Salary as a Nurse - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Jane M Andrews"There is money when you work hard." Actually during the hardest reason for the economy nurse practitioners were receiving a significant amount of money and now that the economy is starting to go up again there are ways that you, as a nurse, may earn a large amount of quantity. Keep in mind that ...
Views: 1702 - How to Have a Lucrative Career with Your Event Management Diploma - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from David AlexanderMemorable corporate events or grand parties don’t just happen with a snap of a finger. Instead, it is carefully planned, every detail is taken care of and professional people execute the plan so no hitch can happen on the big day. Since companies, both big and small, use their events to promote ...
Views: 1696 - What’s the best source of information for the 30/60/90-day plan? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Peggy McKeeA 30-60-90-day plan is an outline of what you intend to do in your first 3 months on the job. It’s a goal-setting document that shows you understand the job and you know what it takes to be successful at it. It covers everything from your training to your initial efforts to grow the business. ...
Views: 1696(1 vote) - Why To Choose Expository Writing As A Profession? - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Amy Dyslex“Expository writing refers to straightforward explanations and/or instructions dealing with a particular technical subject. The subject being written about may be abstract or tangible.” or “Expository writing, a form of technical communication, is a style of writing used in fields as ...
Views: 1695 - Find Online Job Applications For Every Skillset, Interest And More - by Submitted on May 20, 2012 from Alexandra RandallDespite the recent downturn of the economy in past years and increasing unemployment rates, you can still find a good paying job, or even a new career, by looking online for a variety of job applications currently available. There are many different companies that are looking for a number of ...
Views: 1691 - Preceptorships: How Do I Get One? - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Peggy McKeePreceptorships, also known as job shadowing, are a great solution for people who want to transition into a new industry or career (and for new graduates, too). They are fantastically enriching experiences that make you a stronger candidate in the job search, plus they give you a legitimate way ...
Views: 1691 - Stop Selling Failure by Talking Yourself Out of Success - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Sarah HathornOne of the obstacles I face with my professional clients is their inability to recognize and overcome sabotaging self-talk. Through coaching them I realize how personal image can be, and how easy it is to be overly critical of ourselves –when we really need to be our own biggest fans. We often ...
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