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- The Brand Called You - by Branding is a term used as a marketing technique to identify a product, service or organization in a particular way. Companies use this strategy to create an image in the hearts and minds of customers relating to their product or service. As a result, the power of a brand is in its ability to ...
Views: 2607(1 vote) - Fear of Failure, the Heart Chakra & Opening the Heart to Love Ourselves - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Lezlie CebulskiThis week I had a session with a client which shifted the foundation of the way she relates to herself. Although she had a brilliant career as a young woman and changed careers because of health problems, we found she had a persistent fear of failure which was keeping her from success in her ...
Views: 2606(1 vote) - ***Is your Voice Holding You Back from Landing That Coveted Job? - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Nancy DanielsWith the high level of unemployment today, landing a job with any company is highly competitive. What is the possibility that your voice is not an asset but indeed a liability? Before pursuing graduate studies, I worked for a company in the Philadelphia area in which we sold pre-arranged ...
Views: 2591 - New Employees... Why Do So Many Fail - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Andrew BaileyIn every company each year they hire many new employees. Most companies have a new employee checklist and put them through a new employee induction of some sort. The sad truth is, many of these new employees just do not work out. Right from the outset I will say that generally the only ones to ...
Views: 2582(2 votes) - The practical advantages of creativity as a skill in business, careers, and life - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from R.C. ThorntonWe have this idea in our minds that only the select few among us are "creative" enough to develop meaningful and interesting ideas. We like to say things like "there are right-brain thinkers, and there are left-brain thinkers" that suggest creativity is relegated to one class of people, while ...
Views: 2580 - Should You Become a Bookkeeper? - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2012 from Jason BishopLearning to be a bookkeeper to many people is really a frightening thought. Many feel that you should be a fan of math, but that simply isn't the case. It is actually much more about being organized and detailed. Learning to become a bookkeeper is made easy by obtaining an entry level position ...
Views: 2579 - Rock Your New Role: How to Set Yourself Up for Success in Your New Job - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2012 from Lauren StillCongratulations! You've landed a great new job and you're excited to get started. You worked relentlessly to get the job offer -- networking, applying, researching and interviewing -- but if you're thinking the hard part is over, think again. Chances are, you want to impress your new employer ...
Views: 2578 - Personal Responsibility, Self Confidence and Success - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2010 from Bud BilanichYou can become self confident by doing three things. First, choose optimism. Believe in your heart of hearts that today will be better than yesterday, and that tomorrow will be better than today. Second, face your fears and act. Procrastination and inaction feed fear and rob you of self ...
Views: 2575(3 votes) - Technical Writing Fields and their Characteristics - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Amy DyslexTechnical Writing as a Professional Career Technical writing has become one of the most competitive and high-paying fields of professional writing, since a couple of years, due to the increase in demand for documentation of technical documents and manuals. Credit for popularity goes to the ...
Views: 2567 - TAKE MORE RISKS AND BE MORE SUCCESSFUL! - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2007 from Jo Ann JoyWhen you look at the most successsful people in the U.S., you find people who are risk-takers, not risk-averse. Successful people are willing to make mistakes, and they consider mistakes to be part of the learning process. The current trend among big corporations is “to cozy up to the ...
Views: 2566 - CLARIFYING YOUR CORE VALUES: A Key Step in a Successful Midlife Career Change - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2012 from Ted BehrA critical step for success when exploring a midlife career change is going through a process of clarifying your top-most values. Without a crystal clear understanding of YOUR personal principles and priorities, you’re almost guaranteed to live a life of frustration and disappointment. It is ...
Views: 2559 - ***Why Learning to Breathe Correctly Is Your 1st Step in Training Your Speaking Voice - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Nancy DanielsIf you are interested in discovering your real speaking voice but do not want to learn the proper breathing techniques in order to do so, then do not read any further. Some people provide various exercises to improve the voice you presently have; and, there are a few others who will show you ...
Views: 2554(4 votes) - 20 Free STEM Online Resources to Boost Teaching and Facilitate Active Learning - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2017 from Osamudiamen OmereSource: Bureau of Labor Statistics The importance of our young learners acquiring STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) skills cannot be overemphasized. It is essential that we give to our students quality learning experience in the STEM fields to train them on problem-solving ...
Views: 2554(1 vote) - Do’s and Don’ts for Socializing with the Boss and Clients - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2007 from Dianna BooherAllie’s bubbly personality gave her an edge as regional manager of Men’s Sportswear for a prestigious department store chain. As her departments became top revenue producers for the nation, her paychecks grew—as did her popularity. Soon, it was longer and longer lunches when she met with the ...
Views: 2554 - ***Confidence Is the Name of the Game in Securing the Job - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2011 from Nancy DanielsThe last thing some people think about when heading out the door for a job interview is confidence. Too often, there is such trepidation and fear, that their vision lacks this one thing the employer is looking for. Why should someone hire you if you do not look and sound confident? Trust ...
Views: 2547(9 votes) - ETL processing using SAS Data Integration (DI) Studio - by Submitted on May 04, 2013 from Naman ShahSAS Data Integration Studio is a graphical user interface that makes easier the building, performance and maintenance of business data integration processes. Powerful, in-depth data modification perceptive is offered in an easy-to-use, wizard-driven user interface, allowing one or more designers ...
Views: 2546 - 10 Career Success Strategies for Lesbian Women Strategy #1 - Do You Know the Way to U.S.P.? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2003 from Barb ElginMy father always told me, 'find a job you love and you'll never have to work a day in your life'. - Jim Fox Consider the Fox quote a starting point for your job or career search and ask yourself these questions: How can I find work that both: - gives me the feelings and experiences I most ...
Views: 2542(2 votes) - Enhance Your Business Performance with a Recruitment Agency - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from Harry CarlinThe effective working of a company largely depends on the staff it has in various positions in the organization. The way in which the vacancies are filled with suitable candidates increases the productivity of the company and also helps create a great working environment. Many companies have ...
Views: 2541 - ***Ten ways to develop resilience - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2011 from Mark HarrisonResilience or the ability to ‘bounce back’ after encountering problems is an essential trait. Inevitably, life will throw up some apparently adverse situations, and being able to deal with such circumstances in a positive and creative way is often a measure of how happy and successful a person ...
Views: 2539 - Top 50 Job Sites For Jobseekers - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryYour well-written cover letters and resumes are considered worthless if you do not know where to submit them. In the midst of this recession, you might get yourself lost and lose your path to success and these documents you spent so much time honing will do nothing but look pretty in the file ...
Views: 2533(1 vote) - ***3 Steps for Eliminating Nasality - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2012 from Nancy DanielsThere is no doubt that excessive nasality can be most annoying for your listeners. Voices which possess excessive nasality sound like Fran Drescher, Don Johnson, and pro golfer, Jack Nicklaus. Of course, Fran Drescher has made a fortune on her sound which is akin to nails on a blackboard. If ...
Views: 2526(1 vote) - Personal Assistant Agency Expands to San Francisco Area - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Brian DanielThe Greater San Francisco area is fast becoming a market for career personal assistants, as Los Angeles has been for decades. One personal assistant agency has recently stepped-up to accommodate the growing needs of the ultra-rich; and that’s The Celebrity Personal Assistant Network (The ...
Views: 2522(1 vote) - Invest like Warren Buffett: 3 Ways to Profit like the Sage of Omaha - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2012 from Brad SmithIn the days leading up to Facebook's historic (and now infamous) IPO, CEO Mark Zuckerburg pursued Warren Buffet's sage advice. The young CEO, who's gone from creating Facebook in his Harvard dorm-room to billionaire in only 8 years,spoke "for hours" with Buffett about how to take the social ...
Views: 2511(2 votes) - Advice on How to Deal With the Monday Blues - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Yun Siang LongYou are feeling Monday blues and it is only Sunday night. You are not alone in the wide world of working people. Many people feel the way you do and there are many who have found a way of dealing with Monday blues. There are also those who are lucky who they do not feel it. So, how do you deal ...
Views: 2509(1 vote) - Compiling a Packing List for New Truckers - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2012 from Tony KinnearYou must be excited about your first road trip! All new truckers are; after all, this was what they had been dreaming for all along. But before you head out on the road, make sure that you have packed in all that you will need for the trip. This is as important a task as going through the ...
Views: 2509(1 vote) - Advantages of RSS Feeds - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2011 from Vinod P.VRSS Technology (Really Simple Syndication) is a web feed format use to publish frequently updated works such as jobs, news etc. RSS feed benefit publishers by letting them syndicate content automatically. They benefit readers who want to subscribe to timely updates from many sites into one ...
Views: 2505 - How to Spot a Troublemaker During Your Hiring Interview - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2011 from Matt HallaranDo you ever catch yourself saying, “Had I known from the very beginning, I would not have….”? Well, for many of us, when hiring or getting new employees, we mostly want to fill the position based on the skills the person has (or claims to have). But three months into the job and we begin to ...
Views: 2503 - Post-Interview Follow Up Tips: After The Thank You Note - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Peggy McKeeCandidates often ask me, “Post-interview, how long should I wait AFTER I send the thank you note to contact the hiring manager again? What should I say? Should I call or email again?“ The post-interview follow up period can feel like the trickiest of situations for candidates. Push too ...
Views: 2495 - What is your attitude towards your work? - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2005 from Craig NathansonWhat is your attitude towards your work? The position you take just might mean the difference between fulfillment and misery! This is the sixth article in a ten-part series, based on Craig Nathanson's trademark "Ten P" model for vocational happiness. By Craig Nathanson The Vocational Coach™ ...
Views: 2491 - Top Five Tips for Success in Job Interviews - by Submitted on May 24, 2009 from TS MadaanIt is very important to succeed at a job interview because it is the only step between your employment and unemployment. Once you get an interview call, please make sure if that is a phone interview or face to face interview. Depending upon the type of interview, please take care of the top 5 ...
Views: 2479(1 vote) - CAREER COMPETENCIES: Time Management Skills - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from Sharon AugusteBenefits of Effective Time Management One always has time enough, if one will apply it well. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe An important key to your success in work or life, is being able to manage your time effectively. There is no way around it. There is only so much time in a day to be ...
Views: 2478(1 vote) - General Knowledge - How to Prepare for Competitive Examinations - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2012 from Radhika SinhaGeneral Knowledge is perhaps one of the most important sections of a number of recruitment or entrance examinations held in the country today. With the era of globalization, world has evolved as a global village. As a matter of fact, important exam commissions consider the knowledge in current ...
Views: 2477 - Benefits of Carnatic Music - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2012 from Jeya DhiyaCarnatic music the emergence of traditional capability. No one in this world will hate the rhythm of Carnatic music. Lots of audience has been increased for the carnatic music festival. Experienced teachers will teach the music in a better way. Advanced techniques have been arranged to learn the ...
Views: 2475 - ***Learn to Breathe Correctly: It Will Make Your Voice and Your Presentations Stand Out! - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Nancy DanielsAs a voice coach, the first thing I teach my clients is how to breathe with the support of the diaphragm. The reason is because you cannot discover your ‘real’ voice until you learn this simple technique. When I discuss your ‘real’ voice, I am not talking about using different words or ...
Views: 2474(2 votes) - ***If Your Accent Interferes with Your Diction, You Need Voice Training - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2012 from Nancy DanielsMany years ago when I first started my business, my husband commented on the ‘before & after’ video clips of my clients, remarking that he could understand everyone in the ‘after’ takes but none of the speakers in the ‘before’ takes. All the speakers were Canadians in which English was their ...
Views: 2472(1 vote) - The Payscale of Professional Dermatologists - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2013 from Harry RosenThe occupational demand for dermatologists is steadily growing year upon year, as it has been for well over 10 years. A career in dermatology is quite satisfying and provides a variety of features that make it by far the most difficult to health care field to penetrate. Training to become a ...
Views: 2472 - Tips to match your business attire to fit the country you are working in and traveling to - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Diane CraigAccording to the recent Ipsos/Reuters survey conducted in 24 countries around the world, there is considerable disagreement about business dress codes. That's not to say workplace attire is an international hot potato with daily conference calls between Brussels and Singapore thrashing out the ...
Views: 2471 - Prepare for competitive exams with current affairs knowledge - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Radhika SinhaIf you are preparing for the competitive exams in India then the current affairs India is very important for you as these exams will test your current affair knowledge for sure. Most of the competitive exams actually have a different paper on current affairs and general knowledge. You have to ...
Views: 2463 - Why Should I Join LinkedIn? - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Peggy McKeeIf you haven't joined LinkedIn by now, you should. There are over 65 million professionals involved in LinkedIn, making it the most significant online business network around. Don't make the mistake of thinking of it in the same terms as Facebook or Twitter (although they have their place). ...
Views: 2456(2 votes) - Find Out How Much You Are Worth to Employers - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Don GoodmanHow do you know how much you should expect in a job offer? This is especially difficult for candidates to assess when one is entering a new field, making a career change, moving to a new location, or entering the workforce as a recent graduate. It is also a question you should have an answer to ...
Views: 2455(1 vote) - Can You Really Afford Taking A Year off Work? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2008 from CK TanTaking a year off work takes planning, but it can be done. In fact, more people than ever before are taking breaks from work. A college student may choose to take a year off before entering the work force. Parents may take a year off after having a new baby. While the reasons vary, the planning ...
Views: 2453 - Creating a Good Reference List - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2009 from Heather EagarOne of the greatest mysteries associated with applying for a job is how to create a good reference list. Because not every employer even requests this list as a part of the application process, it can often be difficult to know exactly who should be listed and when. One key to remember is even ...
Views: 2452(1 vote) - Personal Development versus Formal Education, Which One Rules - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2012 from Nik HalikPersonal development is far reaching than formal education in the overall development of an individual. The latter is concerned with imparting new concepts and ideas to the person but only through individual development can the person learn how to practice the ideas learnt. Self-development ...
Views: 2451 - How to Organize and Manage Multiple Freelance Projects Successfully - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2012 from Dan RubinManaging multiple freelance projects at a time can be stressful and painstaking. It may require a freelancer to put extra effort to meet delivery deadlines. Without having strong organizational skills and management aptitude it is not possible to accomplish the job at comfortable pace and on ...
Views: 2448 - Find A Job By Writing and Publishing A Business Book - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Olga VladiWith millions of executives interviewing for fewer openings in a dwindling job pool, the savvier among them are employing a stand-out device to separate them from the crowd: their own (usually ghostwritten) business books. The fact is that being an author of a business book remains the ...
Views: 2447(3 votes) - Bank Jobs – Resume Writing For Banking Sector - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Andrew SmithIn my life I have listen many times a famous quote which is, "first impression is the last impression". This is actually a very true line! The first presentation is your resume to an employer. Resume shows your personality and it has the summary of your present and past skills. When you get an ...
Views: 2446(1 vote) - Tips to Get Top Rank in UP Board Exams - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2012 from Radhika SinhaThe success towards UP Board exams is not simple, and follows an array of important stepping stones that drive you towards achieving exceptional results in board examination. To achieve a higher score in UP Board result 2012, it is paramount that certain important preparation steps need to be ...
Views: 2442 - Ride-Alongs and Ride-Withs (aka Job Shadowing) - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Peggy McKeeWhat is a ride-along? Why is it important? A ride-along is just what it sounds like: You spend a day with a medical sales rep who’s in the field you’re thinking you’d like to sell into, and see how a typical day goes. A ride-along can be one of your greatest opportunities to differentiate ...
Views: 2441(2 votes) - Personality Traits of a Great Nurse - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Jane M AndrewsNursing is a sector which requires a great deal of individuals who pursue it. Extended hours as well as the pressure of working for suffering and also exhausted families every day makes it a very hard task. If you're presently in the nursing field or maybe are considering going after this ...
Views: 2440(1 vote) - Advertise through Bus shelter advertising - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2012 from Harry TanA key element of marketing is advertising. You can market your business through a variety of advertising means including mail, email, developing your own website, online advertising, newspapers, magazines, television, radio and the phone book. But the most cost-effective way to advertise while ...
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