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- Working In Iraq – Attractive Despite The Risk? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2007 from Oswald EppersUnder the LOGCAP program, the contractor is responsible for providing a “full spectrum” of services to U.S. troops in the field, including dining facilities, living quarters, base camp operations and maintenance, facilities management, transportation and distribution of supplies, water and ice, ...
Views: 2845 - Identifying Opportunity - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Darrell Morris“Success always comes when preparation meets opportunity” ~Henry Hartman Change happens. It’s a given, particularly in business. If its not your market, it’s your customers’ needs and preferences, or the technology and equipment you use, or your sales channels, or the way you deliver ...
Views: 2843(1 vote) - Increasing Trend Of Home Tuition Seen In The Present Scenario - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2012 from Ryan JessicaIt is well known to everyone that the primary and secondary level education in a country is a sign of better things to come in the future. Plenty of stress is being laid on the strengthening of education at these levels in India also. It is no surprise that various internationally established ...
Views: 2843 - 7 great tips for rocking the interview and getting the right job (for the interviewee) - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Kim Seeling SmithInterviewing is one of the most stressful activities imaginable for most people. One of my clients actually moved to mainland China because she hates interviewing so much that she has a habit of taking the first job offered to her. She became a client after realising how much she hated living ...
Views: 2833 - The growth of Media and Mass Communication courses - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from Shomik GuptaThe media industry has witnessed a phenomenal and unprecedented explosion in the recent decade. Communication, technology and media have transcended all boundaries, and the entire global community seems to have been brought together into one unified whole. Therefore in this era of evolving ...
Views: 2830 - Defensiveness - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Gregg OliverLast time I wrote about Advocacy as an impediment to the logical give and take that distinguishes collaboration. I characterized it as a learned behavior, and one that can be partially or fully managed by a skilled communicator that recognizes it and knows how to steer a group around it. I also ...
Views: 2827(1 vote) - 3 Ways To Feel Better At Work - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2007 from Deborah Brown-Volkman, PCCHow do you feel at work? Are you tired throughout the day? Being tired and having low energy is common in the workplace. How can it not be? You’ve probably been getting up early five days or more per week for years. You probably get home late from work and go to bed late. Getting eight hours of ...
Views: 2823 - How To Stand Out From The Other Candidates In These tough Times - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2008 from Debbie Carr“What is your PVP” – Personal Value Proposition. If you don’t know this you had better do something to find out because this is the one thing you need to stand out from the multitude of others applying for the same job as you. In my case as a Recruitment Consultant I know immediately what my ...
Views: 2816 - 5 Ways to Leverage Your Personal Brand for Greater Career Success - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Sarah HathornNew times demand new solutions, and with most professionals fearful of corporate downsizing or restructuring measures, personal branding methodologies are more critical than ever. Organizations have to navigate to survive in today’s new business climate, and so do top leaders and high achievers. ...
Views: 2801 - True Career Fulfillment – Finding Work You Love - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2007 from Mike JaffeA recent survey found that eighty percent of people are not satisfied with their work. Most people wanted a more meaningful life – do you? Are you confused about what you want? Perhaps you are facing a layoff, or are in transition? Maybe you are considering starting your own business or ...
Views: 2793 - Risk Management: Talent Acquisition - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2013 from Robert KrzakRecruiters are continually pressured to deliver high caliber talent to organizations. The Restaurant Industry demands the best talent to meet the demands of high competition. The problem with talent is that it often comes with ‘high risk’. This makes it difficult for older, and highly educated ...
Views: 2731 - Why life coaching as a business is dead and why you need to change if you want to survive - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Chantal CookeLife coaching, as a money making business, is dead. That’s according to Nick Bolton, founder of the Smart School of Coaching. The day of the generic life coach has passed. The industry has matured; there’s a growing understanding of the role of a coach as a change maker not a ...
Views: 2731(1 vote) - Career Change: Are You Afraid to Move in This Economy? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2009 from Dorothy Tannahill-MoranThe buzz right now is that everyone is holding on to their current jobs with a death grip due to the grim economy. The overarching belief is that there are no jobs out there and for the ones that do exist, there are too many people applying. Let’s say some of that is true. What is also true ...
Views: 2728(1 vote) - Stewarding Department Training Guidelines – Knowing the Kitchen’s Cleaning Materials - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2011 from Matthew GoudgeKitchen stewards are the ones responsible for making sure that everything in the kitchen is kept sanitized whether it’s the utensils, dishes, equipment, or other supplies. This is a big responsibility as it makes sure that the customers of the restaurant use clean utensils, glasses, plates, and ...
Views: 2725 - Job Interview Tip: The Hardest Part of the Interview Is Asking for the Job - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Peggy McKeeMany job candidates prepare well for the interview, connect well with the hiring manager, and then stumble at the end of the interview session because they’re not comfortable asking for the next step. It feels awkward, or too bold, or even weak (as in, “if they want to hire me, they’ll have to ...
Views: 2715 - Happiness and Work - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Craig NathansonWhat is happiness? In many ways happiness is very subjective and judged differently by each person. My observation is that people are most happy when they feel in control of their life. Much of one’s life occurs at work thus happiness at work is an important factor to consider. Many factors ...
Views: 2714(5 votes) - "Interactive Tapping" - EFT and Inner Child Work - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Cathryn TaylorBRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER – Introduction to “Interactive Tapping” An Overview of Cathryn’s Taylor's Seven Layer Inner Child/EFT Tapping Sequences- Combining the context of the Inner Child with the methods of the Emotional Freedom Techniques provides you with perhaps one of the most empowering ...
Views: 2708(1 vote) - Negotiating Your Severance Package - Should You? - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Cecile PeterkinGiven that the economy is nowhere near as strong as it could be, more and more companies are looking at layoffs as an option that will help them to stay in business. No matter how great you are at your job, there is a risk of the company eliminating your position - and if that happens, it’s ...
Views: 2706(1 vote) - Job Personality Test: How to Use Them to Your Advantage - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Peggy McKeePersonality assessments are sometimes used by companies to evaluate potential employees. Often, it’s because they’ve benchmarked their current top performers and pinned down what makes an employee in a given position successful, and are looking for someone similar to place in an open spot. It ...
Views: 2702(1 vote) - The Top Career Coaches on Twitter - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2010 from David RiklanAt the start of the new year, millions of people around the country and world are resolving to make changes in their lives for the better. Some are vowing to lose a few inches off their waist, some are changing their lifestyle habits to consider the environment, and many are looking to improve ...
Views: 2690(8 votes) - Got Gaps? Three Tips for Handling Employment History Problems - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2009 from Alesia BenedictThe department staff gathers around to celebrate a milestone for a staff member. It is retirement day for Joe Smith who has been with the company for thirty years. Management is there to present a nice gold watch to Joe along with a plaque commemorating his extensive service and loyalty to the ...
Views: 2681(4 votes) - Extreme Jobs - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2007 from Michele WoodwardHow many hours a week do you work? Do you travel? Do you supervise or mentor people? Are you required to be available to clients 24/7? Do you have to attend work-related events outside of regular work hours? Are there even such things as "regular work hours" where you work? If you answered yes ...
Views: 2667 - What You, Me, Nike, Wheaties and Oprah Have in Common....Our Brand - Five Actions to "Know" Your Personal Brand - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Gary RecchionI'm sitting here writing this in my Nike jogging pants and Nike T-Shirt, socks and tennis shoes. No kidding, I've got that Nike Swoosh all over me. It's crazy how we consciously and subconsciously surround ourselves with those trusted names, products, services and brands. Branding has gone from ...
Views: 2646(1 vote) - ***Are You Putting a Square Peg in a Round Hole? - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Judi PerkinsThanks to Fisher-Price, as babies we learn a concept that we seem to forget by the time we’re adults: you can’t put a square peg in a round hole. We do it especially with relationships and with jobs. If we don’t know what we’re looking for, we become obscured by what we’re attracted to. ...
Views: 2633(1 vote) - Electrical Linemen: What Do They Do - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2012 from Mason BethelThere are some types of electrical professionals who make sure we have a smooth and stable supply of electricity for our use. We have electricians who make installation and repair works at our homes or offices and substation electricians who help maintain substations to ensure transmission of ...
Views: 2629 - Opinion About Group Discussion & General Knowledge - by Submitted on May 18, 2013 from Sam TechIn a Group Discussion, no single person imposes his or her own opinion on everyone else. It is essentially a sharing of experience, and not doing or thinking what someone else has decided beforehand that the group must of or think. When a subject is being discussed in a group and a member wants ...
Views: 2627(1 vote) - What To Do With A Stalled Job Interview Process - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2010 from Peggy McKeeA Job Candidate’s Situation: A recuiter called a medical sales candidate about a job, gave him the name of the company and the manager, said that he had submitted his resume for consideration, and had the phone interview set up. Then, the recruiter called back to tell him that the phone ...
Views: 2593(2 votes) - The Key To Successful Whiteboard Presentations - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanSimply grabbing a marker and running up to the whiteboard isn’t going to produce fantastic results. Here are 5 little-known pro tips to boost your skills in whiteboard presenting. If you want to give successful whiteboard presentations, you must learn how to plan, prepare and perform. In ...
Views: 2587 - 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: 2568 - What are the minimum requirements for a job interview? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Peggy McKeeI believe the minimum requirements for any job interview are to be well-dressed (appropriate to your industry) with shined shoes, conservative accessories, and a recent haircut; and carry some kind of portfolio that holds additional copies of your resume and a notepad and pen so you can take ...
Views: 2567(1 vote) - New Treng in Job Huning - Feng Shui - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Beata KulitskayaIn the 15-years I have been a Feng Shui practitioner, I have been asked a lot of questions about “how Fen g Shui can help me make more money?” But over the past couple years, I have seen a significant increase from clients and skeptics alike wondering, “Can Feng Shui help me get a ...
Views: 2534 - Declining a Job Offer With Class and Grace - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryIn job hunting, there are 3 important letter that you should create: a cover letter, a thank you letter and a job acceptance letter. Apart from them, it is also important to craft a letter in case you refuse a job offer. Evidently, the purpose of this letter is to inform the employer that you ...
Views: 2533(1 vote) - Job Interview Tip: What To Do If You Got the Offer, But It's Not From the Company You Wanted - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2010 from Peggy McKeeIt’s a little rough-and-tumble right now in the job search, and it’s not uncommon for a candidate to receive a job offer that’s not quite the one they wanted. Often, the candidate then feels like there’s a decision to be made, but it’s not the decision they think. Candidates weighing a job ...
Views: 2532 - Gulf Jobs Vacancies - Resume Writing Tips for Gulf Region - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Andrew SmithThe Gulf region has seen a bang of jobs in almost all industries. The Gulf jobs are across in all industries such as production and manufacturing, oil and gas, travel and tourism, hospitality, healthcare and nursing, aviation and many others. Careers in production and manufacturing units are ...
Views: 2524 - Success Starts in the Mind - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Susan Crampton DavisDisappointed at not getting the results they desire. Frustrated because they aren’t loving what they do. Unhappy with the direction of their life. These obstacles cause clients to come to us to seek help in getting on the right track. Unfortunately, Kathy fit into all three categories. An ...
Views: 2519(4 votes) - Tips for Landing a Medical Sales Job - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2010 from Peggy McKeeThe term "medical sales" covers a lot of area: medical device sales, laboratory sales, clinical diagnostics sales, biotechnology sales, imaging sales, pathology sales, pharmaceutical sales, and tons of other niche areas of health care sales. Even though there are strong differences in style ...
Views: 2518 - 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: 2515(1 vote) - Importance of Executive Secretary Training - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2011 from Ciro LuisSome people may regard the secretary as an individual in a company, who may not require any particular sort of training. Contrary to this belief, a secretary forms an integral part of the workforce of the company, which means she needs to have certain types of skills, in order to manage the flow ...
Views: 2510 - Is Your Ego Controlling Your Life? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Kathleen BlakeWhen we close our eyes and take a deep breath, there is awareness in the calm. It is here within the stillness, that we derive a sense of self. Only when we pause to reflect, do we question who we are and where our lives are headed. This soul searching causes a break from the monotony of our set ...
Views: 2501 - 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: 2486(1 vote) - Social Media: Can Social Media Cause Someone To Be Addicted To Attention? - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone wanted attention in the past, they would have had to be around people. Nowadays, this is no longer necessary; the only thing they need to do is to use social media. It is then possible for them to receive attention for something that relates to their own life, or they can ...
Views: 2486 - ***Bad Boss Series: What To Do When The Boss – Is Really Difficult? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from Dorothy Tannahill-MoranI generally believe most people mean well, but simply execute their job poorly sometimes. Sometimes, there are BAD bosses. This series is intended to address the most common issues with a bad boss and steps you can take to reduce the impact on you both personally and professionally. The ...
Views: 2475 - ***Finding Your Best Inside: Become the Person You Are Meant to Be - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Dr. Madeline Ann LewisFor most of us, life offers abundant opportunities for joy, pain, laughter and tears. The good times you savor. The great times you treasure, and the hard times are part of the character of your heart and soul. Our ability to handle life‘s challenges is a measure of our heart, faith, and ...
Views: 2471(1 vote) - 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: 2467(2 votes) - OVERCOMING ANGST - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2014 from Joel Bryant, Ed.D.Do you know the angst of greatness, that sick feeling when you see your dreams sailing downstream towards a ravine that dares you to enter and retrieve them? Despite our obsession with success, we say little about the angst that eats when failure chastens and cheats. The Silent ...
Views: 2466 - 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: 2464(1 vote) - 4 Ways You Can Benefit From Having A Coach And Mentor - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2010 from Paula GregorowiczLast weekend I was in Tampa, Florida for the first of several in-person events as part of a year long EnergyRich® Elite Mastermind Group I joined. The group and the event was unbelievably spectacular and I felt it was a great time to write a bit about the benefits of working with someone (or a ...
Views: 2459(8 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: 2453(1 vote) - Boost your career with Career Enhancement Skills - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2012 from Tanvi WadhwaWe are lucky enough to live in a time which is rich with options and possibilities. There are options in your desired jobs and also in the opportunities to gain satisfaction from that job. Job satisfaction is a very important factor which determines your growth and performance at work and this ...
Views: 2452 - 10 Proven Tips for Your Medical Sales Job Search Success - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2010 from Peggy McKeeYour job search is one of the most significant tasks you’ll ever have. What job you end up with determines how you’ll spend the majority of hours in your day, how much money you’ll have, and how satisfied you are with your life. It’s worth making the effort to end up where you’ll be happy. ...
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