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Recipe for Success in the Free Agent Economy - by Howard Sambol- You and Your Potential Job: A Perfect Fit? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from John AOVBefore writing a letter of application or going to an interview, you should do some thorough documentation work, gathering all the information you can find about the company advertising the job. That way, you’ll be able to better relate your skills and expectations to the position you are ...
Views: 869 - Having Trouble Landing Your Next Job? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from Laura WhitelawIf you’ve been having trouble landing a job or switching careers, if you’ve been out there pounding the pavement for months or weeks and can’t figure out why you’re still unemployed, here’s a check list of things you may want to improve upon. Your resume. Your resume is your most important job ...
Views: 913 - If You Prepare for the Future, You Won’t Have to Repair the Past - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2009 from Brad TaftHow many regular, full-time jobs did the U.S. shed in 2008? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the US shed over 750,000 jobs last year. While you are seeking specific numbers, be aware that BLS unemployment data is understated. A changing employment model and inaccurate data call into ...
Views: 805 - Wanted: Baby Boomer Teachers! - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2009 from James ArmstrongToday, there is a greater demand for teachers nationwide than there has been in many years. Of course, there is not an equal demand for every teacher in every specialty, but there is a tremendous need for teachers precisely because so many baby boomers are leaving the teaching profession due to ...
Views: 1727 - After the Lay Off: Tips for Emotional Survival - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2009 from John SassoWith the nation experiencing one of the most rapid contractions of the economy since the 1930’s, many people are experiencing the grim reality of sudden unemployment. With extreme job hemorrhaging in the manufacturing, financial and retail sectors, entire communities that once relied on these ...
Views: 997 - Job Search Strategies - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2009 from Dawn QuesnelTake the Job Search B.R.I.D.G.E tm To Accelerate Your Career So You Can Love Your Life! Introducing the Job Search B.R.I.D.G.E tm Six Steps to taking a proactive vs. a reactive approach to your Career! If you have been looking for a position (or new business) for longer than 3 months ...
Views: 891 - Resurrecting Your Skills and Talents After a Lay-Off - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2009 from Peggy Titus-HallYou worked for your company 10+ years. You have a resume somewhere, but you haven’t looked at it since the first day you joined the company. You really never needed one as you were promoted up the ranks of the organization. Since you’ve been doing the same kind of work in your profession for so ...
Views: 2150 - Marketing You 101 - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from John McClureDoes any product really succeed in the marketplace without a marketing plan? Is there any successful widget or gadget or service that gets by under the "if we build it, they will come" theory? No! Just look around you and observe what sells. How do you hear about it? What is the pitch? The ...
Views: 783 - Solutions Guide to Career & Life Change - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from Steve PrestonResearch shows that 1 in 2 people are in the wrong job and 2 out of 3 are unfulfilled in their jobs! This startling statistic was reconfirmed yet again by a recent Norwich Union survey. If this sounds like you, then now is the time to start getting your house in order, as life is too short! The ...
Views: 1465 - Retired Athletes Lose More Than the Game - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2009 from Annette Lynch (formerly Huygens-Tholen)It can be difficult for professional athletes that are retiring from their sport to leave a successful sporting career behind and move on to a new life. The transition time can cause confusion and a lack of fulfillment. The retiring athlete may set new goals and establish a new career but they ...
Views: 3105 - Should You Accept a Low-Paying Job Offer or Stick with Unemployment Benefits? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2009 from Heather EagarSo you’ve recently been let go from your company and are receiving unemployment benefits when an amazing thing happens – you get a job offer. But it’s not the offer you were hoping for. While it will definitely pay the bills, it will result in you taking less than 50-percent of what you were ...
Views: 1378 - Job Satisfaction: Your Job Is Not Just A Job - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2009 from Andrew LawrenceMany people feel their job (and their work) is not meaningful. They feel their work doesn't matter, doesn't DO anything, doesn't help others, doesn't make a contribution to society, or make a difference. Many workers are disconnected from their work and feel their job is just a job, just a way ...
Views: 922 - Self-awareness is the Key to a Successful Career Move - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Angela SpaxmanThe climate of economic uncertainty is bringing sudden changes in many organizations resulting in redeployments and layoffs, and creating new opportunities for career advancement. Now is the time to be ready to make decisions about your future by investing in one of the most important career ...
Views: 1132 - How to Write a Virtual Resume for a Telecommuting Job - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Melissa BrewerWhen applying for a specific telecommuting position, you should treat your resume as first impression. Because HR and hiring managers receive dozens - and sometimes hundreds - of resumes each day when trying to fill virtual positions, they scan through them very quickly. Resumes that are ...
Views: 2248 - 8 Points for Ranking Your Next Company: How to Avoid the “Lots of Eggs in the Basket” Syndrome and Help Yourself Decide Between - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesYou have assessed your strengths and weaknesses and made a list of your past accomplishments. You have committed them to memory so that they are readily on the tip of your tongue during interviews. You have examined your previous jobs to gain insight into what is important to you and motivates ...
Views: 1321(1 vote) - Things You Thought You Knew but Really Didn’t: The Reality of New Jobs - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesGetting ready to start work can be very exciting—there are so many things to do. First, put yourself on a budget before you receive your first paycheck because if you do not, you will find yourself deep in debt before you even get paid. Very few people realize going to work every day is very ...
Views: 1255(1 vote) - ***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: 833 - Career Planning – Do it Now, But Do it Right! - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Roger IngbretsenWe are in the midst of a recession with an increasing rate of unemployment. Many are now faced with chasing any job, with others not knowing what their next career move will be. If you find yourself in this situation; stop…take some time to think through your possible options. Take the time to ...
Views: 1163 - How People Find Jobs - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2009 from stefanie spikellIn a New York Times survey, it was determined that most people find jobs through networking. In fact, the greater majority find them this way. Networking - 64% Advertisements - 11% Search Firms - 12% Other - 9% Internet - 4% Are you doing everything you can to network and find the ...
Views: 6145(1 vote) - Getting the Interview - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from stefanie spikellWhen you are seeking an interview, you want to find the person who makes the hiring decision. The Human Resources office is NOT the place to call. They just do the paperwork. You want to find the person that will actually interview you. Don’t be too shy to call the company and ask who is the ...
Views: 1168 - Avoiding the Resume Embellishment Trap - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from stefanie spikellYou’ve read about so many famous people who didn’t tell the whole truth in their biographies. Maybe they weren’t REALLY the CEO of their company, or the “All-American” sports player. We’ve all heard of the doctors who really weren’t or the specialists who “bought” their degrees.” Maybe it has ...
Views: 2068(1 vote) - Blog Your Way to a New Job - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from stefanie spikellWill a blog help you get a new job? YES! The reason for this is that a blog helps you to be found my recruiters and employers. When they find YOU, instead of you finding THEM, you have greatly increased your chances for a positive end result. But what if you aren’t found through your blog? ...
Views: 1272(1 vote) - Are You Resume Ready? - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2009 from stefanie spikellWhat if a recruiter called you today? Would you be ready to jump on the opportunity she offers you? If not, you could lose the chance to better your career, as jobs go FAST in this competitive market. If you are going to be “Resume Ready” you have to keep your resume ...
Views: 1300(1 vote) - Motivation - The Key to Your Dream Job - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Harriet AndriessenAre you enjoying your work? If you aren’t, or if you don’t have a job right now, do you know what you would like to do? And if you do know what you like, do you know how to go about finding that job? Do you believe you can get it? In other words, are you W.A.R.: - Willing (wanting to ...
Views: 1417 - Creating a Killer Resume - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Christina ArcherIf you're contemplating leaving your employer to move on to greener pastures, or you've recently been a victim of the "economic down-turn," having a quality resume stands as one of the most important components of your job search process. Let's talk about how to write a killer resume in the ...
Views: 630 - *** Changing Careers in a Recession? Good or Bad Idea? - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2009 from David CouperWe are facing difficult times, for some of us terrible times. Is now the time to be thinking about a new career, or starting a new business or getting a new job? The answer lies in what your present situation is and what your goals are. If you are already in a growth industry working in a job ...
Views: 2347 - Surviving Job Loss: 5 Simple Ways To Deal With Job Loss - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2009 from Michael LeeSurviving job loss in this urban jungle is quite challenging. Your source of income disappears, your confidence shatters and you find it difficult to move on. You feel negative all the time and wallow in self-pity. To get out of the rut, you need to start being active again. Below are 5 ways to ...
Views: 1010 - Job Seeker Secrets – 21 Tips to Give You the Edge Over Millions of Out-of-Work Professionals - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2011 from Dale CollieExperience shows that these twenty-one tips are important in your job search. Now that you’ve recovered from the shock of losing a job through no fault of your own, you need to get a jump on the millions of others who are in the “job market.” These strategies will help you find a new job and ...
Views: 1670 - How to Get Paid Doing the Work You Love - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2009 from Shaun DavisFor many the concept of work holds many negative connotations. We are taught that we are not really supposed to enjoy our work we just do it get paid so that we can do the things we actually enjoy on the weekends I would like to challenge these ideas, what if it really is possible to do the ...
Views: 803 - Reinventing Yourself Can Be a Manic Ride - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2009 from Shann Vander LeekI have been reinventing myself for the past few years and love where my new life is headed. Coaching, writing and yoga have become my way. Learning to honor my natural rhythm, explore new interests and inspire others is hugely rewarding. Yet … Even though I’m immersed in a calling chock full ...
Views: 1090 - Social Networking for Job Search Success - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Jane CranstonSocial Networking gets your job search noticed When I speak of social networking I am referring primarily to Facebook.com (growing the fastest) LinkedIn.com (I call it the Facebook.com of business), My Space.com (huge globally) and Twitter.com (getting the most buzz). Not to say there are ...
Views: 739 - The Realities of Becoming a Writer - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2009 from Rosamunde BottThe road to becoming a writer is not always an easy one, especially if you are not lucky enough to have a private income, or a partner who earns a good salary. If you have to earn a living, it will probably be necessary at some point to sacrifice your art to earn enough money to pay the ...
Views: 1207 - Is There Life After Redundancy? - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2009 from Gina GardinerAny significant change in your life can be challenging. Leaving home, your first job, getting married, a promotion or having children, all bring the need to make adjustments to your thinking and to the routine of daily life. Yet every one of these situations brings with it excitement and a ...
Views: 1395 - How to Ace Your Job Interview and Jumpstart Your Career - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2009 from Michael LeeYou have submitted your cover letter and resume, and have just been scheduled for an interview! Congratulations! The only thing left is preparing for a job interview that could land you your desired position in the company. But how do you go about preparing for a job interview anyway? Guess no ...
Views: 704 - Top 4 Resume Writing Mistakes Smart People Make - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Jane CranstonTop 4 Resume Writing Mistakes Smart People Make (and how to avoid them) 1. Underselling Accomplishments. You would be amazed how many people either forget or minimize their achievements. Some managers are too quick to give, rather than take credit, and often couch their successes in ...
Views: 732 - 5 Secrets to Coping with Unemployment and Discovering Your Purpose - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2009 from Trish Zenczak“I am sorry, we need to downsize and your position has been eliminated.” These words are all too common these days only leaving families without a working parent, without food money, without mortgage or rent money and facing serious debt or worse, bankruptcy. Being faced with unemployment and ...
Views: 890 - Career Lessons from Captain "Sully" Sullenberger - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Jane CranstonWatching the news coverage of the commercial airplane’s emergency landing into the river in New York I found myself curious about the captain. Who was he? What did he know? How had he learned it? Was it instinct or training, skill or luck? So what does this have to do with you, your career ...
Views: 1409 - Fatal Job Hunting Mistakes - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Shirley RayIf you're not getting interviews or job offers, even though you're applying for jobs you know you're qualified to do, you may be making one or more fatal job hunting mistakes. These job hunting mistakes are all the more tragic because they can be so easily corrected. You should know ...
Views: 1335 - Anyone Can Learn To Fly - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2009 from Chris BridgesThe quest to learn to fly is a lot easier than what most people think. You don't have to become a commercial or military pilot in order to fly. You can be part of general aviation, or the area of aviation where pilots fly for the sheer enjoyment of flying. Today there are thousands of ...
Views: 743 - Career Success Strategies - Interview With Your First Impression in Mind - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2009 from Theresa-Maria Napa"A statesman who keeps his ear permanently glued to the ground will have neither elegance of posture nor flexibility of movement." -- Abba Eban (1915-2002) It takes less than 6 seconds to leave a first impression. It is said not to judge a book by its cover, but come on, isn't it the color, the ...
Views: 804 - Don't Be Side-Swiped By a Buyout - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2009 from Heather EagarWith various sectors of our economy falling apart left and right, many businesses are closing, or cutting back at the very least. As a result, thousands of employees each month are being let go. Some of the businesses that have been around longer are handling the need to let employees go by ...
Views: 903 - Laid Off? Changing Careers? Time To Go Renegade - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2009 from Brian NicolettiWhether you're a bartender or an investment-banker, losing a job hurts. But, there's a dirty little job-loss secret nobody's talking about..for millions, the job that just evaporated is the one you've hated for decades. In fact, a Harris Interactive study of 7,718 American workers completed ...
Views: 959 - Changing Your Direction in Life - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2009 from Sheri RosenthalYears ago, before embarking on my spiritual path, I believed that I would and should have a career that would last until my retirement. But since then, and after many years questioning such beliefs and programming, I have come to realize that it is not in the nature of fluid beings of light to ...
Views: 1089 - Great Transitional Career Options - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2009 from Heather EagarSometimes it may feel that your time in your current career has just about run its course. It may seem that you’ve contributed all that you can and are now looking for new ways to make contributions to society; ways that involve you using different aspects of your creativity. If this is ...
Views: 723 - What to Do When You Lose Your Job - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2009 from Judy DowningOver 1.2m jobs have been lost this year, and there are more losses to come. So what do you do when it happens to you? 1. Understand Your Options. Most companies provide some sort of severance or termination letter. Be sure to review it carefully. Check with a lawyer if you think it makes ...
Views: 4558 - Who Deserves You? Answer Before You Go Job Hunting. - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2009 from Shellee HaleLooking for work make a list of who deserves you. Now that you have a list learn everything you can about the company, their employees and their mission and make sure you still believe they would make a mistake not hiring you. Once you have determined they do deserve you it is time to go after ...
Views: 1349 - 7 Ways to Find Out What You Really Want to Do - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2012 from Cherry DouglasYou know, it is the lack of career change ideas that seems to keep many would-be career changers stuck. One of the things that clients often say to me is: "I know I want to change careers, to do something different, but I just don’t know what I want to do instead." The problem is ...
Views: 7549(2 votes) - Job or Career? Is There a Difference? - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2009 from Dawn BarclaySo, you’ve decided that now is the right time to get a new career or pursue that new job. What language do you use to describe your work habits? How do you think and speak about what you get paid for? Do you use ‘my career is’? Or ‘my job is’? Do you think of yourself as ‘career ...
Views: 801 - Cross the Bridge to Your Career with Luxury Features - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2009 from Theresa-Maria Napa“It is not so much that we’re afraid of change or so in love with the old ways, but it’s that place in between that we fear…It’s like being in between trapezes. It’s Linus when his blanket is in the dryer. There’s nothing to hold on to ” –Marilyn Ferguson Change is forever and unlimited. We ...
Views: 839 - Job Search Success: How to Win in a Behavioral Interview - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2008 from John McClureWhat is behavioral interviewing and why is it important to know? Behavioral interviewing is a technique used by an interviewer to elicit true-to-life responses from the job candidate in order to evaluate how that candidate will fit, (or not) into the organization. It has been reasoned that ...
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