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- Definition: Career Planning Advice - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteClarify Your Vision It can be difficult to find your way in the world if you don't have a definite vision of what it is that you want out of life. Creating a unique vision for your life isn't always easy, however; with all of the stimuli and imagery that is commonly encountered every day you ...
Views: 2438 - How To Transition From Pharma To Medical Device Sales - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Peggy McKeeThe job market for pharmaceutical sales reps has gotten more and more precarious during the last few years. We regularly see headlines about big pharmaceutical companies cutting jobs, and the general consensus seems to be that there are more to come. The result is that thousands of pharma ...
Views: 2432(1 vote) - Why Become a Paramedic - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2012 from Abigail FarkasBeing a paramedic is not only a great way to make a positive change in the world, but it is also a great career that provides you with a different set of challenges each day, keeping you busy and always learning more and more about your career. While being a paramedic is not for everyone, there ...
Views: 2421 - Work—is more than just a paycheck - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Craig NathansonWhat does work mean to you? Does your work align with your abilities and deepest interests? Is your work simply a way to earn a living? Do you enjoy your work so much you could do this work forever? Is Monday your best day of the week and Friday the worst because you have to wait until ...
Views: 2407 - For New Year's, Say “Yes” to Goals and “No” to Resolutions - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2011 from William AndersonEvery year at this time we reflect on the past and contemplate what the future holds for us. Some think that 2012 will be our last. If that is true, what do we do about it? What do we do if it is not? We’ve made New Year’s resolutions in the past, only to break them within days, and we’ve ...
Views: 2402(2 votes) - A Life Coach Job is to Help You Build a Successful Future - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Dr. Joseph AbrahamPerhaps you are at a crossroads, need to make decisions or move forward? Maybe you’re not sure about the next step or are just stuck in a rut? Being a Psychologist and many time practicing as a life coach I often start by guiding you in identifying your skills, values, and desires. Then, ...
Views: 2394(1 vote) - Can a company choose not to hire someone because they smoke? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Ann Zaslow RethaberWhen we first starting seeing these types of screeners from hiring companies a few years ago, we asked Jay Zweig, employment law partner at Bryan Cave, if it was in fact legal to use smoking as a reason not to hire someone, and Zweig assured us that “according to the Arizona Smoke Free Act, ...
Views: 2393 - CRUISING THE FREELANCE FREEWAY - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from Grant CysterWhere did the time go? Twenty-five years have passed and the last day of work has arrived. Two and a half decades at the same company. Who would’ve thought? Time to collect that gold watch and ride off into the sunset of long-awaited retirement, writes Grant Cyster. Those were the good old ...
Views: 2388 - The Growing Demand for Dermatologists - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2013 from Harry RosenDermatologists are known as masters of the skin, they have invested a number of years in the examination of the largest human organ, the skin. Nearly all dermatologists supply skin care services which take care of men and women dealing with skin conditions, infections, melanoma or other ...
Views: 2383 - Leveraged Selling Versus Leveraged Delivery - by Submitted on May 13, 2016 from Lisa SasevichEverybody’s talking about the need to be leveraged, but most people aren’t making the distinction between leveraged selling and leveraged delivery. Therefore, they’re missing half of the picture. Leveraged selling means you’re selling to more than one person at a time. You do that when you ...
Views: 2375 - Business, Friendship and Communication and Disputes - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2012 from mandie crawfordMuch can be said about the value of communication in business. But nothing is more important than clear communication when it comes to combining friendships and business relationships. Over the past several years, I have been privy to disputes that I should never have been made aware of. ...
Views: 2369 - Career Coaching: Do Men See It Differently Than Women? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Peggy McKeeYou know what I've noticed lately? Most of my career-coaching clients are men. Out of the last 26 career coaching/interview coaching/job search advice sessions I've conducted, 19 clients were male, and 7 were female. I know that doesn't represent the gender ratio within the medical sales ...
Views: 2364(1 vote) - STAR Interview Technique for Behavioral Job Interviews - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Peggy McKeeEmployers want to know about more than just your skills and experience–they want to know how you’ll get along day-to-day. How will you react in stressful situations? What will you do when a customer gets cranky, or there’s some issue with the product? One way for hiring managers to get to ...
Views: 2342(1 vote) - 6 Creative Ways to Stand Out in the Job Search! - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Peggy McKeeIt's a tough job market out there right now, but what if you can’t even get an interview? What if you're resume or your network is good enough to get you to the interview, but you can’t get past that point? Are you demonstrating the levels of commitment, drive, tenacity, skills and ...
Views: 2337(2 votes) - ADD/ADHD and Midlife Career Change - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2012 from Ted BehrGoing through a midlife career change is tough enough. Having ADD and going through a midlife career change can be a lot tougher. ADD can make both the process of deciding on a new career and the actual choice of career more difficult. ADD and the Midlife Career Change Process The ...
Views: 2335 - Most Preferred Career Options: Animation, Biotechnology and Nursing - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2011 from Radhika SinhaThere are many careers which are gaining immense popularity. In different fields, these careers are attracting the youth in large numbers. While animation is serving the desire of students who want to put into use their creative abilities, biotechnology is a fresh introduction into the ...
Views: 2332 - ***Managing Career Setback - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishNo matter how seasoned and successful you are, you still may experience disappointments and setbacks. Here are tips to empower you. Read this several times: No one is immune from experiencing career setbacks, disappointments and regrets and making mistakes big and small. Setbacks come in ...
Views: 2324(1 vote) - How A Life Coach Can Improve Your Problem Solving Skills In Business - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2012 from Dr. Joseph AbrahamA wise man once said that a problem faced in the workplace is nothing more than an opportunity disguised in work clothing. This is a good thing to remember when faced with a complex issue that has no immediate answer. Some people are naturals at solving problems, other have to study to gain ...
Views: 2319 - What's Stopping You? Thoughts from a Life Coach - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Leanna Fredrich“The secret to my success is that I bit off more than I could chew and chewed as fast as I could.” Paul Hogan “You must do the thing you think you cannot do.” Eleanor Roosevelt “The only way to the Place beyond Fear is to do the thing you fear most. This is how to surrender to your best ...
Views: 2319 - Tips to Prepare for Banking Jobs Exam - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from John LindaBanking is one of the major areas of work today. Increasing the number of people receiving financial education, more and more people are relying on banks for various financial reasons. Banks help save revenue and earn interest, invest, buy assets, establish a business, etc. As banking is an ...
Views: 2314(1 vote) - Tips for finding a job in 2010 - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Marcell AusbornTips for finding a job in 2010 The job market is shaky. Since the recession began in December 2007, the economy has lost approximately 1.4 million jobs. The traditional job search strategy of sending out résumés, attending large job fairs, often ends up going nowhere when there are more ...
Views: 2311(1 vote) - Business" New Role As Social Director - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2008 from Kevin RaffertyIf you look close enough you can see it, feel it, and smell it. You know something is happening things are different, but you just can’t put your finger on what “it” is. There seems to be a growing trend of discussion on the new, evolving role your business, and business in ...
Views: 2310 - Choices and Decisions - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2009 from Terrianne SmallLife is About Choices and the Decisions We Make Life is like a road. There are long and short roads; smooth and rocky roads; crooked and straight paths. In our life many roads come our way as we journey through life. There are roads that lead to a life of single blessedness, marriage, and ...
Views: 2310(3 votes) - Bank Robbers - Are They Passionate About Their Work? - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Leslie AttwoollRecently while visiting my local bank, a surreal experience occurred. There was a bank robbery! What??? Yes, I was in a bank robbery. Just to be clear, I was attempting to make a deposit and get a document notarized. This experience was just like what we see on television, until the guy ...
Views: 2309 - Find Your Tribe, Find Your Passion - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Leanna Fredrich"Finding your tribe can have transformative effects on your sense of identity and purpose. This is because of three powerful tribal dynamics: validation, inspiration, and what we'll call here the "alchemy of synergy." Ken Robinson "Be what you are. This is the first step toward becoming ...
Views: 2304(1 vote) - Get Your Think On: How to Act With Intention - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2008 from David BohlTo act with intention simply means to act consciously, with complete awareness in what you’re doing, and why and how you’re doing it. But although the concept may be simple, it is not always easy to put into practice. Our minds are designed to work from habit and conditioned responses - it’s ...
Views: 2301 - How To Overcome Boredom At Work: 5 Tips To Make Work Interesting - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Michael LeeNot everyone has the luxury of having an exciting work life, but even the most boring desk job can become interesting when you know how to overcome boredom at work. And before you even think about popping pills to raise you energy level, why don’t you give these tips a try first? Read on to ...
Views: 2301 - Career Exploration: Finding Your Passion - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Laura AllanLeaving the Familiar, Embracing the Unknown Martha sits at her desk, dreading yet another day of angry customers, a boss who’s impossible to please, and knows that by the end of the day, she’ll have eaten too many snacks to fill the empty hole within her. “Surely, there must be more to ...
Views: 2297(3 votes) - Why Do People Who Are Unemployed Procrastinate? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Valerie OliverProcrastination can be a major issue challenging people who are need employment. You've been searching for a job for months, maybe even a few years now. You're in this situation because you: were laid off from work because your company experienced downsizing, merged with another company or was ...
Views: 2295 - 7 Signs You Badly Need a Break and Time for Career Planning - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2016 from Cecile PeterkinTaking regular breaks from work is essential if you want to keep the balance in your life. However, it's too tempting to keep working hard because you know it's what will eventually lead you to career success and advancement. Many of us wait until they experience a burnout before they recognize ...
Views: 2289 - Job Interview Advice: Talking About Salary - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2010 from Peggy McKeeMoney is a big item on a job seeker’s mind, for sure. You know you’re interested in the job, or you wouldn’t be there, and the top of the list for you is finding out the mystery of what you could get paid. But one of the cardinal rules of interviewing for job seekers is: Never bring up ...
Views: 2278(1 vote) - Two Requirements for Rapid Promotion - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from John AOVTo increase your own personal income, you must be in a position to influence the company’s income, to somehow increase revenues or cut costs. To increase your own personal income, you must be in a position to influence the company’s income, to somehow increase revenues or cut costs. So look at ...
Views: 2278 - 10 Reasons Why You Should Become a Caterer - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2013 from Eirk JIf you are considering a career as a caterer, it’s important to consider the reasons why you should become one. There are plenty of professional catering schools for you to attend. With becoming a caterer, you can take advantage of a great salary range of a caterer and much more. There are 10 ...
Views: 2275 - Wage Slavery; The Only Socially Acceptable Form of Modern Day Slavery - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Marc de BruinHere we go again; this is a statistic from the national news: "AUSTRALIANS are taking more work home than ever but aren't getting paid overtime for the hours they put in outside of the office. A new workplace survey (...) found that 58 per cent of Aussie workers admit they still check ...
Views: 2272 - Offshore Virtual Assistants May Actually Hurt Your Business - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2009 from Denise GriffittsMy motto is and will always be, “Do What You Love and Outsource the Rest!” Now that is an easy premise for me to put forth, but what does it actually mean to the entrepreneur who badly needs ongoing assistance to build and grow their business? As a business owner you realize by now that ...
Views: 2270(5 votes) - How To Give A Confident Interview - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2008 from Steve ErreyGiving an interview can be one of the more stressful things you have to do, and there's so much advice out there it's hard to know where to start or which advice you should follow. The thing to remember is that giving a confident interview is a skill that can be learned, just like making a ...
Views: 2260 - Team Dynamics and Business GrowthSubmitted on May 28, 2010 from liz fletcherManagement theory boffin Dr. Meredith Belbin has identified the key roles which different personality types assume in the workplace that dictate team dynamics. Dr. Belbin’s team-dynamic research studies have revealed patterns of behaviour that help characterise a person’s effect on another team ...
Views: 2256(1 vote) - Discovering Your Life Purpose: The Journey Within - How to Achieve Unlimited Happiness, Prosperity and Personal Fulfillment - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Oreste DAversa,Discovering Your Life Purpose: The Journey Within How to Achieve Unlimited Happiness, Prosperity and Personal Fulfillment Introduction Since the beginning of humankind, after man’s search for food, lodging and procreation he/she started wondering – What am I doing here? What is the ...
Views: 2254 - The top ten ways to be unhappy at work, especially after 40! - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Craig NathansonMost people are good at being unhappy at work There are so many people who are already unhappy at their work. So probably I don't need to teach them since they are already so good at this. But for those who want to change bad habits a reminder sometimes is a good idea. 1 Work for JUST the ...
Views: 2252(2 votes) - Personal Coach Tips for Maintaining a Successful Career and a Happy Family Life - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinA person’s career success depends on several factors, but essentially, you need to have dedication and commitment if you want to enjoy the career you’ve always wanted to pursue. On the other hand, having a fulfilling life outside work is another thing and requires more effort and consistency. ...
Views: 2249 - Creating Legendary Leadership With The Enneagram - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2012 from Nicola BuntingMany of you will know that I am passionate about how the Enneagram creates extraordinary self-awareness as a way to transform your life and your work in endless positive directions. It's an incredibly dynamic and profound personality profiling framework that shows how your orientation to ...
Views: 2238 - How to Get the Offer - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2012 from Jane CranstonI see it over and over again, a client goes on an interview, makes it past HR (in my book the highest hurdle), is sent up to meet the department head, onto the hiring manager with a stop by the top person, and then no offer. What happened? Ruling out the circumstances beyond your control, ...
Views: 2232 - Job Transition: Why the First Few Months Are Critical - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Marshall BrownCongratulations! After great effort and focused energy, you’ve finally landed a fabulous new position—one that is sure to advance your career and meet your work and personal goals in a way your old position never could. But don’t stop there. Getting hired is just the first step. You’ll ...
Views: 2216 - Importance of Telecom Training in today’s Evolving Industry - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2012 from john stephanThe world of today as we know it has gone through many revolutionary changes. Changes that brought people ever more close than they were in the past. Information being conveyed within a matter of seconds, things that were merely words or plans in the past, now are taking shape gradually as the ...
Views: 2208 - Career Tips to Revamp Your Resume and Kick Start Your New Career - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from Cecile PeterkinOver the last few decades, there has been an ever-increasing trend of people switching careers at least once rather than staying with one company for their entire working life. Recently, this trend appears to have accelerated dramatically. Whether you have decided to switch careers to fulfill ...
Views: 2193(2 votes) - Four Practical Steps to Fulfilling Your Life Purpose - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2013 from Melissa KittoOne of the most common questions I get asked by clients is "What is my life purpose?" or "What am I here to do?" I know that many of you are plagued by this question. Or even if you have a pretty good understanding of what your life purpose is, you probably still need guidance on what steps to ...
Views: 2191(2 votes) - Job Search: How Your Unemployment Can Cause Long Term Issues For You and How to Avoid Them - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Dorothy Tannahill-MoranRecently, there was an article in the Portland Tribune that discussed volunteer rates, particularly as they relate to the unemployed. It was a great article with several lessons built right in. The primary comments were that the unemployed, who probably have the time, were the least likely ...
Views: 2191 - ***“Know Thyself”: The Key to Finding Your Life’s Work - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2009 from Brian SchwartzThis is the first in a series of articles that will help people and their organizations achieve better career fit. We believe that successful enterprises in the 21st Century will be defined by the strength of alignment between company mission and the true passions of their talent. Socrates was ...
Views: 2187 - Top 5 Tips for Home Tuition Professionals and Students - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2015 from Tan RumingToday, there are many teachers who transition from full-time school teachers to home tutoring. Unlike in a teaching job, home tuition is very individualized and unregulated. Thus, when you are a private home tutor, it is important that you follow some certain guidelines in order to make sure ...
Views: 2185 - Interior Designer Salaries - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Josh BrunsonBefore I begin delving into the salaries of interior designer, let me make one fact apparent. An interior designer and an interior decorator are two different professions. There are many people under the notion that they are one and the same and this is false. An interior designer does a lot ...
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