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- 7 Ways to Update Your Resume - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2008 from Joanna PennThere used to be a “job for life” but now it is more common to change jobs and companies every 2-3 years, and to change careers several times in a working life. In a fast paced job market it is important to keep your resume up to date and ready to send out if opportunity arises. Here are 7 ...
Views: 1662(1 vote) - Rich Women: 10 Reasons You Need To Join The Club - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2008 from Joanna PennThere is gender inequality in global wealth. Men earn more money. Men invest more money. Men save more money. Men run more companies. Yet women live longer and 50% of marriages end in divorce, so women will be alone at some point in their lives. 3 out of 4 elderly women live in poverty, but most ...
Views: 1228 - Write A Book: 10 Reasons Why You Should - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2008 from Joanna PennStudies have shown that 82% of people want to write a book, but few of these actually ever achieve that goal. Here are 10 reasons you should overcome your blocks and write your book. 1. Say something important. Maybe you are passionate about a cause, maybe you have a story that needs to be ...
Views: 1256(1 vote) - Multi-Cultural Workplaces: 7 Ways To Make Them Work - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2008 from Joanna PennNowadays, people work in global offices with colleagues from different worldviews, religions and attitudes. It is important to be aware of cultural differences and how they affect team dynamics, communication and management style. Multi-cultural workplaces also offer a wealth of new experience ...
Views: 1258 - What Do You Really Want To Do For A Job? 5 Questions You Can Ask Yourself To Find Out. - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Joanna PennSome people hate their current jobs, but they don’t know what they would do instead. Here are 5 questions you can ask yourself to find out what you really want to do for a job. Grab a piece of paper and jot down your answers to these questions. 1) What did you want to be when you were a ...
Views: 1096 - Change Your Career: 3 Stages To Success - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Joanna PennThe average person will change careers three to five times in their lifetime. Are you ready to change yours? Here are the 3 stages you need to go through to succeed: 1) Plan and Research: The key here is “Know Thyself”. Understand why you are changing careers and what is important to you ...
Views: 1083 - Communication At Work: 6 Steps To Being More Effective - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Joanna PennCompanies that communicate retain more staff and increase job satisfaction for their employees. But ineffective communication can be worse than none at all. Here are six ways to communicate effectively within the organisation. • Set clear expectations. If you hold a weekly communications ...
Views: 1329 - Praise And Appreciation: The Keys To Job Satisfaction? - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Joanna PennPeople deeply desire recognition and acknowledgement for what they do. Studies have shown that employees are motivated by praise and appreciation before promotion or a bonus. A word of praise, a personalised email of encouragement or thanks can make all the difference to how people feel about ...
Views: 3124 - How To Earn 6 Figures As A Consultant - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Joanna PennThe word “consultant” is now used in many industries to describe specialised skilled individuals hired by companies to perform a specific job. Consultants are generally paid a premium, either as an employee on a large salary or as a contractor at a lucrative daily rate. If you want to improve ...
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