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Recipe for Success in the Free Agent Economy - by Howard Sambol- ***See How Coaching Can Help You Get Your Dream Job! - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com Articles1. Get Your Groove Back. My client Jon was a talented executive who had been given some negative feedback on his performance. He was confused and his confidence had taken a bashing for the first time in his career. I worked with him to understand his strengths and his challenges. Then we ...
Views: 636 - ***Senior Back to Work Advice – Dealing with the passages in your life - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesAre you a senior who is thinking about going back to work? If you are, then you are joining many others looking into entering the work world again. But how do you go about it? The first thing you need to do is deal with the different passages in your life. Not until you deal with those aspects ...
Views: 924 - ***Senior Back to Work Advice – Going back to work after retirement - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesYou retired, but now you find that you don’t know what to do with yourself or you simply can’t take the financial impact that you have to endure. Many seniors go back to work for many reasons. They may feel lonely and wish to make new friends or they just can’t stand not working. The good news, ...
Views: 1554 - ***Seven Easy Steps to Your Dream Job - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesDream Job Discovery Process Be open in this process. Don’t stop yourself from dreaming. It is important to be honest in saying what you want and don’t want in a job. There are no right or wrong answers. Ask these following questions. 1. What will you be doing? Describe what your average ...
Views: 746 - ***Six Reasons Why Job Networking Doesn’t Work! - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from David Couper1. Not doing your research. - Make sure you know who will help you and why. Understand your business and how it works. Research which are the companies that you want to work with and which are the ones that you don't. If you don’t you run the risk of blowing the job. - I called someone ...
Views: 817 - ***Start Your Online Job Search - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesWe all know that searching for the perfect job can be pretty frustrating sometimes. It’s hard enough anyway, but there are circumstances out there that seem to make it even worse. One such circumstance is the elevated amount of people who are currently searching for a job. This is because our ...
Views: 800 - ***Stay at Home Moms: How to Hide the Glaring Employment Gap in Your Resume - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2014 from Michelle RiklanAs a stay-at-home mom, updating your resume is perhaps the most overwhelming task you’ll need to do after deciding to rejoin the workforce. I know it’s a bit overwhelming and ironic to some extent, considering you’ve done well raising your kids – updating your resume should be a piece of ...
Views: 6093 - ***Sticking to the Traditional Resume Samples - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesResume samples have been developed for a long time all in the quest of helping people seeking a career transition in the ever dynamic business industry. With these developments various items in the resumes have been changed and formats of the same have been edited to suit the employer’s ...
Views: 1115 - ***Success Stories of Veterans and Reservists Transitioning to Corporate Work - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2014 from Michelle RiklanAfter years of deployment, rigid schedules and working within the military’s structure, the difference in environment and job description between civilian and military work can be overwhelming. Despite the uncertainty it brings, many veterans look forward to working in the corporate world, ...
Views: 5579 - ***Survival Jobs? - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from David CouperNeed to pay the bills until you sell that script? Studying for your next career move and need some extra money. Or laid off and still looking but your mortgage is looking to get paid. You need a survival job. In Los Angeles survival jobs are common nature for many people especially those ...
Views: 821 - ***Surviving Recession: Some Things to Keep In Mind - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesThere may be a possibility during our tough economical times that you may lose your job. While there are not many people that this will happen to, you need to realize that there is a possibility there. Whether you lose your job or not, you should know that there are many things that you will ...
Views: 647 - ***The foolproof method to create and get your dream work life. - by Submitted on May 16, 2014 from Bill DueeaseIt has been reported that approximately 86% of all American workers dislike their jobs. Now you will learn why this is true, and more importantly what you can do to actually get the work positions you will like. Virtually everyone has the power to choose and obtain his or her dream career, or ...
Views: 1365 - ***The Low Down on Changing Careers Successfully - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from David CouperAccording to the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor, people change jobs, on average, ten times during a twenty-year period. More shocking is that baby boomers continue to have a relatively large number of short-duration jobs even as they approach middle age. ( Department ...
Views: 743 - ***The Perfect Cover Letter: How to Make the Right Impression - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesA cover letter is a brief letter that accompanies your resume. It should be targeted towards the company and essentially demonstrates that you have done the research, read the job ad carefully and interested in that job. A cover letter can add a little oomph to a resume and prove that you not ...
Views: 754 - ***The Recession: It doesn’t necessary mean job hunting and career changes! - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesThe odds are extremely high that if you watch TV, listen to the radio, or simply just converse with your peers, that by now you know that our country is currently in a recession. Unfortunately, the news of this recession has sent hundreds of thousands; perhaps even millions of people into a ...
Views: 867 - ***The Stillness Experiment - by Submitted on May 28, 2008 from Stacey MayoWarm greetings to all who would like more stillness, peace and joy in their life. I started this experiment for a variety of reasons. the main reason is that I personally need more structure to remind me to be quiet. And I wanted to structure to be easy to use and not take a lot of time. I've ...
Views: 1744 - ***Things to Avoid When Writing a Resume - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesA resume is meant to be the link between you and the potential employer in a way that every party purposes to meet his or her objective; for you it is the job search and for the employer it is the employee search. As a result, writing a resume to be used in an effective career transition ...
Views: 941 - ***Tips for Using Social Networking as a Success to Online Job Search - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesThere are many available sites on the Internet, available to people wishing to get career change advice. It has never been easy to find a job like the way social networking has made it be. This is because of the varieties in the provision of jobs on different websites from where you can make ...
Views: 732 - ***Top 10 Job Search Tips - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesIf you have ever been without a job, then you probably already know just how difficult it can be to find another job. It seems like this is especially hard if you do not have some kind of college degree. It doesn’t make any difference in the kind of worker that you are, but if it comes down to ...
Views: 729 - ***Top Companies to Work For - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from David CouperThere are many Top Companies out there but you need to know what makes them top and how that matches your values. DDI a leading HR development company defines a key aspect of interviewing and hiring as Motivational Fit. How will the person fit in with the environment? Will he or she like ...
Views: 1058 - ***Understanding Yourself to Understand Your Career - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesThis is key to a successful career change. There are two main areas for understanding yourself. One is through the outward appearance and actions, and the other is through your inward feelings and emotions. To understand your outward appearance you need to look in a mirror. This mirror ...
Views: 1131 - ***Untold Interviewing Tips - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from David CouperBe prepared as many interviewers are neither ready nor skilled at interviewing! One interviewer had someone else's resume when he interviewed me for a job. It took ten minutes to realize he was not talking about me. Sell yourself don't rely on the recruiter to buy without some help. Some ...
Views: 768 - ***Use the NFL draft to guide you to get your best job - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2014 from Bill Dueeaseby learning the 7 key factors NFL teams (and hiring managers) use to select players The NFL draft is coming up soon and many people like to follow the choices made by their teams, and even play the roles of personnel executives and create their own mock drafts. The factors that NFL ...
Views: 1590 - ***Using the Online Job Search - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesOnline job searches are now the most used strategy to obtain information and search for potential employers across the globe. They are also the major source of details on changing careers. This is being facilitated by various tools in making everything a success. Job sites, search engines, and ...
Views: 790 - ***What Are The Top Jobs And How Can I Get Them? - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from David CouperAccording to some surveys some of the top jobs for 2009 will include those in IT especially data warehousing and mining, IT security, networking, virtual computing and VOIP; engineering; accounting and tax professionals. Especially those in demand will be the specialist who can also communicate ...
Views: 843 - ***What do you do? - resolving career identity issues after your divorce - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Dr. Tolu AdeleyeImagine! You are still trying to figure out who you really are. It’s been almost a year since you went through a divorce. Things have never been the same. Then this new acquaintance of yours asks you- what to do you do for a living? You managed to tell her that you are in between jobs. ...
Views: 2776 - ***What the Heck is Career Coaching and Do I Need It? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from David CouperI often get asked what career coaching is and who needs it. The answer to the first question is that depends and to the second question everyone (and no-one)! So let's look at the first question. What is career change coaching? For most coaches every coaching situation is different because ...
Views: 859 - ***Where are The Jobs in a Recession? - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesWhile too many people seem to be trying to make a mountain out of a molehill when it comes to the recession and our current economy, more people are seeing this problem as an opportunity to make some much needed changes in their lives. Sure, news channels and politicians would have you believe ...
Views: 712 - ***WholesomeCareerLiving.net, a Newly-Launched News and Opinion Website Provides Information on Career Planning, Life Transition Management and Publishing - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Dr. Tolu AdeleyeWholesome Career Living Inc, a career planning and life transition management company has launched a news portal to provide industry-specific news on career planning, with parallels in life transition management and publishing. Victoria, BC – June 20, 2012 Wholesome Career Living Inc. has ...
Views: 1843 - ***Why A Professional Career Needs A Professional Resume - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from David CouperPart of what I do with some clients is getting them a new resume. Very often the most articulate and polished person has trouble "singing their own praises". One marketing professional, on paper, made herself sound like she was new to the business and not seasoned with twenty years plus ...
Views: 796 - ***Why You Should Do a Career Assessment - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesHave you recently gotten out of high school and you feel like you have no direction or idea what you want your main career to be? Or maybe you are a victim of the recent recession and you have been laid off or lost your job altogether. Or perhaps you are just bored with your current career and ...
Views: 979 - ***Will Career Counseling Help You Make A Career Change or Perhaps Make Your Dreams A Reality? - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2007 from Stacey MayoIf you are considering a career change, you might want to know that you are in good company. A recent finding from the “Working in America: The Key to Employee satisfaction” survey showed that 32 percent of the respondents were not satisfied with their current employer. This survey was ...
Views: 1682 - ***Your Career Change Should Rely on Your Dreams - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesDo you have dreams? Of course you do because you are human. But are you living those dreams? Are you making them happen? If you have answered no to the last two questions, it is time that you start living your dreams because you only live once. You get one chance to make things happen for ...
Views: 710 - 10 Easy tips: How to pick the right career after 12th? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2019 from jyoti dasThe Indian education system is very intimidating and everyone is in a rat race to become one whom they admire, follow or dream of. Choosing a course to study after class 12 is an important stage of student life. After all, the stressing out for marks and the toil a student undergoes to score in ...
Views: 591 - 10 Facts Children should know about Chandrayaan2 - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2019 from Saurabh GuptaMoon is one of those celestial bodies that has always stirred human imagination and curiosity with its splendid appearance and proximity. From lullabies to science books, the moon has made its mark everywhere. Exploring the moon and its environ has always captured the attention of various ...
Views: 669 - 10 Mistakes Job Searchers Make - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2010 from Alvah ParkerYou've started a job search. You are excited about the prospects of finding the perfect job. Of course you have a concern about how long the job search will take but you want to make sure your job search is effective. Here are some mistakes you'll want to avoid. 1. No strategy - Someone ...
Views: 1995 - 10 Reasons to be a Flight Attendant - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Joseph BelottiEvery day, aspring flight attendants ask me to describe some of the benefits of a flight attendant career. I've outlined below what I think are ten of the most appealing aspects of the profession. 1. Enjoy a great deal of time off (13 to 17 days off per month; roughly 6 months off per year!). ...
Views: 3910 - 10 Smart Social Networking Strategies - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2012 from Martin YateA social networking strategy can really impact your job search. Consider these ten tactics to increase your social networking productivity: 1. Join social networking sites. You can search the membership databases by name, title, company and other variables. They usually have job banks or ...
Views: 1250 - 10 Steps for Making a Successful Career Change - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from James TomersonMaking a career change is not an easy decision to make. While changing careers, jobseekers are reminded of various issues that may include things from both the professional and personal front. Usually, a career change entails the investment of time and money. For getting success, candidates need ...
Views: 879 - 10 steps to a more fulfilling life after 40! - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2010 from Craig NathansonI get asked a lot what it is like to live a self-described authentic life filled with happiness, joy, fulfillment, and a sense of making a contribution. So with this article I decided to share what I do. Try out these steps for yourself and you will also see an emerging life which works better ...
Views: 1473 - 10 Steps To Escape The Job World And Create the Life You Really Want - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Valerie Young1. GET THE POINT – OF LIFE, THAT IS. How many of us will look back in our old age and wish we'd gone to more meetings or put in more overtime. The point? Despite pressure to "play it safe" by sticking with your day job ("...but dear, you have a good job, you want to be HAPPY too?") you have ...
Views: 1240 - 10 Steps to Scale Up Your Total Educational Scheme - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2016 from Anna RodriguezThe classroom is the best place to expand your academic knowledge, but when it comes to learning about life, there is nothing more enriching than travel. Proof of this is the increasing number of students who understand the benefits of studying abroad and international experience. ...
Views: 1289 - 10 Steps to Transition from Tech Writer to Business Analyst - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2021 from Annanya PaniTech writers out there, are you stuck in your career and looking for career progression and earning at least $20K more per annum? According to Salary.com, the average Technical Writer salary in the United States is $57,173, whereas the global average salary of Business Analysts is $78,424. ...
Views: 621 - 10 Things to Remove from Your Resume - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2011 from Don Goodman20 seconds. That’s the average amount of time that an employer will spend scanning your resume. The phrase “Less is more” has often been used for design purposes, but it can apply just as well to your resume. The point is to keep only information on your resume that is clear, simple and that ...
Views: 1634 - 10 Tips to Get Maximum Marks in IGNOU Exams - by Submitted on May 28, 2012 from Radhika awasthiIGNOU Exam are going to start within few days , IGNOU Students are really worried and tensed regarding one question running in their mind about IGNOU Exam is that how to make themselves perfectly prepared for Exam. IGNOU examination system is very complicated and Its very hard to pass IGNOU ...
Views: 18584 - 10 Traps to Avoid When Starting A New Job - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Alvah ParkerEveryone wants to start a new job on the right foot. Having a strategy for making your mark in the first few weeks is a great idea. Here are 10 traps that can undermine your efforts during your first couple of months on the job. 1. Going against the cultural norms before you've looked to ...
Views: 1856 - 10 Ways Becoming A Flight Attendant Changed My Life - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Joseph Belotti1. Relaxing in 4 star hotels, with drivers on call. Prior to becoming a Flight Attendant, I had a good job in middle management, with a large US Corporation, with lots of travel. But, I never relaxed when I traveled. Instead I had to attend meetings, and every minute of the day was scheduled. ...
Views: 3961 - 11 Easy Steps to Getting Centered - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2012 from Sue FrederickIt's essential to our well-being that we learn to quiet the mind and control our thoughts. The most essential part of us – our souls, spirits, inner selves (use whatever term you prefer) is much deeper inside of us than our thoughts. We are not our thoughts. When we need to get clarity, to ...
Views: 1225 - 11 reasons to reject the recession and grow your business - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Andrew RogersonMany economists are predicting that with GM filing for bankruptcy on June 01, 2009 that the economy has hit bottom and will start to improve. With this being the longest recession since the Great Depression and many “green shoots” in the economy starting to appear, it’s now time to prepare for ...
Views: 1430 - 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. ...
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