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- Four Elements of a Killer Resume - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Dwain CelistanFour steps to a Killer resume! By Dwain Celistan A key tool in the process of securing another opportunity is via a resume. As an executive recruiter, we typically receive hundreds of resumes per week. There are over three million resumes on the larger internet sites. Thus, it is ...
Views: 1592(3 votes) - Create Your Success - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2010 from Bud BilanichI'm often asked for my best thoughts on what it takes to become a career and life success -- the key competencies. I always tell my coaching clients to think systematically, to break success down into some manageable components. Here is a summary of what I tell my coaching clients on how to ...
Views: 1591(1 vote) - Men vs. Women - Who Leads Best? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2014 from Beate CheletteWhy we need to be more aware of our skills and how focusing on each other’s strengths leads to more efficient and productive teams. As I researched the issues at the heart of The Women’s Code, I looked at the reasons and the ways men and women lead differently. My goal was to show how the ...
Views: 1591 - ***Equip yourself to handle difficult conversations well - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2012 from Regina BarrEffective leaders understand that enhancing relationships is critical to their success. In fact, of all the behaviors attributed to career derailment, a problem with relationship building is cited most often – almost 46 percent of the time. Communicating constructively is key to enhancing ...
Views: 1590 - Five Notable Differences between National and International Logo Designs - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Beverly HoustonA company responsibility becomes twofold when it is presented on an international platform. It is not only representing its own company but its country as well. Therefore, each and every component of a multinational business should be well planned, well crafted and well designed. These ...
Views: 1590 - Create Miracles Now - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2014 from Mike RobbinsMy friend Gabrielle Bernstein's new book, Miracles Now, has had me stop and think more deeply about my own relationship to "miracles" and also how to create more of them in my life on a daily basis. As Albert Einstein said, "There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is ...
Views: 1588 - ***Your Diction Has a Direct Influence on Your Success - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2013 from Nancy DanielsIn watching TV or the movies, I am always impressed with the diction I hear from the actors. It doesn't matter what characters they are playing. And, it doesn't matter which nationality they are, their articulation is clear and concise. It is part of their training. Can you say the same about ...
Views: 1587 - 3 Things to Count on the First Weeks in a New Job (and What to Do Around Them) - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2004 from Susan DunnHere are three things typical of your first weeks on a new job. 1. You will get sick. 2. You will find out you were lied to. 3. You will have a mini-crisis at home. There. Now that you have the proper expectations, it will be easier. If these don't happen to you, be pleasantly ...
Views: 1587 - What Could Be The Better Choice - A Professional Photographer or an Enthusiastic Friend? - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2013 from Roger SmithsPhotography is an art of capturing minute details that an ordinary eye cannot see, with a creative eye; that makes it a photographer’s master piece. Photographs makes thing immortal for people to cherish for years to come. Wedding is a life time event for the bride-groom, their families and ...
Views: 1587 - 10 Reasons Why People Love Their Jobs - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Marlene HaleyMaking a transition to a new career can be very challenging. Believe me, I know from my career counseling practice that for many executives and professionals who decide to make a career change, it’s often not easy. But when they finally decide that a dead end, toxic or boring job is no longer ...
Views: 1586(1 vote) - First Impressions: Using Your One-Tenth of a Second Wisely - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2011 from Kristen HarrisOne-tenth of a second. That’s the amount of time you get to make a first impression every time you meet someone. Yes, in less than one second that person has made a judgment about you, and their impression is very difficult to overcome once it’s been made. Unfair? Don’t a judge a book by its ...
Views: 1586 - Important Facts About Pilot Training Courses - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2012 from Patrick ThompsonPilot training courses are not only ideal for those interested in becoming a pilot for a living, but for those just interested in learning to fly in their spare time for fun. There are a variety of different pilot training courses that individuals can check into; generally the entire process to ...
Views: 1584(1 vote) - 3 Increasingly Rare Careers and Why You Should Consider Them - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2018 from Brooke ChaplanIf you are trying to decide which direction your professional life should take, it is important to consider your interests as well as career opportunities and income potential. It may seem like many people you know have decided to pursue a career path that is reliant on a college education. For ...
Views: 1582 - Current Affairs for SSC Exams - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2012 from Radhika SinhaStaff selection Commission or better known as the SSC conducts the combined graduate level examination for the recruitment of the candidates at various positions. The exam is conducted in various parts which may include the written test, personality test and Interview. The written test has a ...
Views: 1582 - Feeling Stuck about Your Career? Try Doing the Opposite - by Submitted on May 09, 2003 from Leonard LangIf you watched the old sitcom “Seinfeld,” you probably recall the character, George. At one point, George decided he had failed in everything. He concludes all his instincts and thinking must be wrong. Therefore, he decides to do the opposite of everything his instincts tell him to do. He ...
Views: 1582(1 vote) - You Are the Only Person with a Ph.D. in Being You - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2013 from Donald MitchellMost people don’t realize how unique and valuable they are. How could personal characteristics seem to be unusual, or even rare, to oneself? After all, people are with themselves at every moment, view their own qualities as being normal, and cannot hope to perceive and understand others nearly ...
Views: 1582(1 vote) - Five Steps That Stop Disruption in the Classroom - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2011 from Candace DaviesIn order to get students to follow your instructions and stay on task, you need to instruct them in specific ways that will achieve the results you want. Students need very structured and clear boundaries and guidelines in order for them to undoubtedly know what is expected of them. As soon as ...
Views: 1581 - Prepare Yourself for Entrepreneurial Success - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Donald MitchellI recently watched a televised interview with John Scully, the CEO Steve Jobs recruited from PepsiCo in 1983 to lead Apple when Jobs was twenty-eight. Reflecting on what happened to Apple over the subsequent twenty-seven years, Scully commented that Apple's board made a mistake in hiring ...
Views: 1581(3 votes) - Why Students and New Graduates Should Consider a Career in Technology - by Submitted on May 08, 2012 from Linda Le PhanIf you are a student or have recently graduated and are considering all of your options, you should consider a career in technology. Students and recent graduates who enter the field of technology have a choice in employment opportunities. In addition, students and recent graduates can also ...
Views: 1580 - Are Your Parents Still Influencing Your Career Choices? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2010 from Laurel DonnellanNo matter your age or position, your parents are probably still influencing your career path choices. As a career professional I see the impact of parenting and family work values on career choices for clients whether they are 14 or 64 years of age. The problem with parents being so ...
Views: 1579 - Could It Be Time For A New HRIS? - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Clay ScrogginThere’s a very good chance that your company has been using the same Human Resource Information System for years now. Certainly there’s something to be said for familiar, reliable software – but much as your six-speed childhood bicycle eventually gave way to a first car, an updated HR ...
Views: 1579 - Risk Management Certification - Types of Courses - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2011 from Christopher SheppardA risk management certification is a highly sought and functional designation that can aid any individual in taking advantage of new career opportunities. One component of the risk management training process is the completion of certain courses. These courses can also be undertaken by an ...
Views: 1579 - Science Finally GETS Medications, Do You? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2013 from Hal Wechsler---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- “Science Finally “Gets” Meditation, Do You?” • 1. “Have you tested “mindfulness-meditation”? You seem to know that you hate it, and it’s a waste of time.” • 2. “Sure, a dozen times, and it gives me a ...
Views: 1579 - A Special Moment In Time….. - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Scott ColettiIt was in October 1982 in my home town of Berlin located in the suburbs of central Connecticut. It was a brisk 60 degrees outside and fall was reaching its peak. I was waiting to pick up my stack of newspapers from the New Britain Herald on the corner of Wildemere Drive and Lower Lane. I ...
Views: 1578(1 vote) - Rejuvenate Your Life with a Plan - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2015 from Billy ArcementThere is nothing like “January” to make one feel refreshed and motivated to start a new direction. Unfortunately, for many, the January energy fizzles out before the month is over. The big obstacle to change is keeping the momentum going throughout the entire year. Here are some tips to help ...
Views: 1578 - Are You Afraid to Succeed - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2012 from Lea BullenWhen you briefly think about achieving success you may not notice your fear of it. It’ll be easy for you to establish new goals and uncover more desires to be successful. It’s not until you attempt to take action that you’ll notice hindrance. Your fear of success could be holding you back ...
Views: 1576 - How to Connect Your Right-Brain to Winning - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2013 from Hal Wechsler---------------------------------------------------------------------------- How to Link Your Right-Brain to Winning in Under 60-secs “Daddy, Why is that football player – dancing up-and-down?” • Why you should use this baby-easy strategy as a “warm-up” to win at school & career. • 1. ...
Views: 1576 - How to Use Your Mediation Training For a Successful Career - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2012 from David AlexanderTimes are changing and new careers open up to those who are willing to learn new skills. If you are basically an honest, cool-headed, fair, good communicator, team player and interest in resolving conflicts through negotiation, then you can enroll in a Mediation Course and become a professional ...
Views: 1576 - The Power Of Words - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2008 from Andrew RondeauIn the business world and in real life, the words you use matter. Words are powerful. They can inspire confidence or they can have the exact opposite effect - create a lack of confidence. Let me give you an example, using the current presidential campaign. And please, this isn't intended to ...
Views: 1576(1 vote) - Are You Adept at Adapting? - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from David Bowman“May you live in interesting times,” has been a toast offered to good friends for hundreds of years. However, never have times been more interesting than now. Interesting, yes. Comfortable, perhaps no – at least for many of us – because today, the word “interesting” often is ...
Views: 1574 - Reality Bites of Job- Hunting - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2017 from Irene Gloria AddisonMy associates and I at HIREghana (www.HIREgh.com), we posted almost 3 weeks ago an opening for a Personal Assistant (for a CEO). This article is based on our experience with that 'current' job opening (that search is finished as of now). I thought that it would be nice for candidates to have a ...
Views: 1574 - Importance of IT & Tech Blogs in today’s innovation world - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2012 from IT BLogFor many years, technology has induced new innovations and gadgets to make our lives easier. It has changed the way people think and today it offers almost every other equipment with low cost and utmost usage. Today the vast usage of technology can be understood by going through the IT blog or ...
Views: 1573(3 votes) - A Look Into Some of The Famous Church Logo Designs - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Beverly HoustonAre you a member of the church ministry? Want to get a logo done? Have you ever looked on some of the finest church logo around the globe? If you are positive then first get some knowledge about this small graphical representation, these small piece of art can speak volume about your ...
Views: 1572 - Being An Exemplary Leader Has Nothing To Do With Title! - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2019 from Rita RockerNot all leaders are in actual designated “leadership positions.” We have the opportunity to be a high quality leader every day, in whatever capacity the day calls for, whether it is with those in our same household or with business people worldwide. Good leaders have the ability to lead and ...
Views: 1572(3 votes) - Attitude Is Everything - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Alexandria JoyStuck in a rut? Feel like you've hit a plateau at work? Not sure what to do next to get your career progression into gear? Then it might be time to take a look at your attitude. Just what attitude am I referring to? There are many positive attitudes that can enhance your career advancement - a ...
Views: 1571(1 vote) - Grieving Over Job Loss…It’s Allowed and It’s Necessary - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2009 from Peggy Titus-HallEmployees on either side of a large or small staff reduction (leaving or staying) suffer terribly over losing the people with whom they may have worked for as many as 10, 25, or 30+ years. You’re allowed to feel badly, to grieve. It’s a necessary process after the experience of losing your ...
Views: 1571 - How to Make Your College Years Look Good on a Resume - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2016 from Anica OaksThe decision to seek a higher education is one that has profound effects upon your life. It teaches you how to approach problems differently, how to work with other people, and how to improve yourself based on criticism. When you simply put an autobiographical note on your resume about your ...
Views: 1571 - The Complete Guide To Spotting Computer Spies & Recording Devices - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2008 from Anil YadavCan you be absolutely sure, that your activity isn't being monitored and recorded right now, while you're reading this? The problem with many people is, because they're alone in a room with their computer, they think that no body can be watching. If only they knew how easy it is to plant a ...
Views: 1570 - ***The 5 reasons why people buy (or the 5 arguments you must know about your offer) - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2012 from Genevieve de LacazeThere are 5 basic reasons why people buy (and don't or won’t buy). Once you know these reasons, you can make sure to master the right information about your product or service to serve better those people who would get great value from it (even if they don't know it!) For any purchase, people ...
Views: 1569(1 vote) - How To Get Hired By Paying Clients When Seeking Modeling Jobs - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from craze agencyIn the competitive landscape of acting and modeling, it can be difficult to get your break. Here are some of the most important tips that clients look for when booking talent for paid speaking roles or modeling assignments Make a good first impression. Often they have to make a hiring decision ...
Views: 1569 - (Stocks) Steal Warren Buffet`s Stock Market Lesson Plans? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2006 from David JenynsWhy should you want to steal someone else`s stock market lesson plans? First, let me tell you that a trading plan is only useful if you follow it. Following your plan will make you successful, yet many traders circumvent the stock market lesson plans that they have carefully created. They ...
Views: 1567 - 11 Tips to an Organized Job Search - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Lisa MontanaroSo, you are searching for a new job? Perhaps you are making a voluntary career transition. Maybe you have been laid off, or worse, fired. Regardless of the reason for your career move, one fact remains true: if you are conducting a job search, it is vital that you take an organized approach. ...
Views: 1567 - Is Your Career Worth an Hour of Your Time? - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Peggy McKeeObviously, the answer to this simple question is a resounding “Yes!” After all, careers represent achievement and financial security. Giving up an hour of your time is an insignificant sacrifice considering the benefits that it can provide. The next question: How should you utilize that hour ...
Views: 1567(1 vote) - Life Skills - Success - Take the First Step - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2012 from Doug StevensonI can remember growing up in Chicago when the year 2000 was a long way into the future. And now, in 2010, as we enter the second decade of the 21st century, I’m taking stock of how far I’ve come and what it took to get me here. As a child watching movies, I dreamed of being an actor in ...
Views: 1566(3 votes) - When Office-Negotiating, Put the Power of Purpose in Your Pocket - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Alan SkloverACTUAL CASE HISTORY: Edward, a 59-year-old insurance executive, came to see me with two tremendous problems: of greatest immediacy, he was being pushed out of his job by an acerbic, dishonest boss who wanted to give Edward's job to one of the boss's buddies from a different insurance company. ...
Views: 1565 - 5 Reasons to Pursue a Career in Human Resources - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2017 from Lizzie WeakleyA career in human resources is one teeming with possibilities. The occupation continues to offer a good salary, solid growth rate and a very rewarding experience to the people who choose to seek this career path. Here are five reasons to pursue a career in human resources. 1. The Field is ...
Views: 1564 - Facing the Fear Factor - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Theresa BehennaDo you know what Billy Joel, Henry Ford and Lance Armstrong have in common? They never gave up. They failed their way to success with passion and persistence. One look at history reveals this is the single most common thread of all successful people - they faced their fear and did it anyway. ...
Views: 1564(3 votes) - The YouTube Star Making Machine - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Anthony MoraAccording to a YouTube press release: More than 13 million hours of video were uploaded during 2010. 35 hours of video are uploaded every minute. More video is uploaded to YouTube in 60 days than the 3 major US networks created in 60 years. YouTube reached over 700 billion playbacks ...
Views: 1564(1 vote) - What Is A Career Coach? - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Leslie AttwoollMost of us have an idea of what a coach does. If you have ever watched or played sports, you will likely see a coach guiding players to victory from the sidelines. Coaches are an integral part of a successful team. Career coaches also help their clients to victory by helping them identify and ...
Views: 1564 - How to Manage Time and Energy to Boost Personal Productivity - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Pat HeydlauffAre you stuck on the procrastination highway where productivity slows to a crawl and stress uncontrollably speeds up? Why, because you’d rather be doing something else, fear of failure or lack of organization? Or are you procrastinating just because you do not know how to manage your internal ...
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