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- *** How To Deal With Annoying Co-Workers - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2010 from Ford MyersDo you work with one or more co-workers who SERIOUSLY annoy you? Is there someone in your office whose habits and behavior patterns just “drive you crazy?” When you’re working eight hours a day in close quarters – or even in cubicles – some would say that it’s only a matter of time before some ...
Views: 2179(1 vote) - ***Beating The Sunday Night Blues - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2010 from Ford MyersIt's only Sunday night but already you're thinking about the dreaded event: returning to work on Monday. If this is the thought that goes through your mind each Sunday night, here are some ideas that can help. I suggest the following six strategies to help overcome those "Sunday night blues" ...
Views: 2179(3 votes) - ***Thank you letters: A simple formula for uniqueness - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Judi PerkinsSending a thank you letter is as important as interview preparation. But they’re tough to write, so people either tell themselves that not sending one doesn’t matter, or they procrastinate until it’s too late and almost pointless anyway. Anyone who tells themselves that foregoing a fundamental ...
Views: 2178(2 votes) - How to Answer Interview Questions - Q1 - by Submitted on May 01, 2014 from Peggy McKeeAre you overqualified for this job? If you get asked this question in your job interview, you may jump straight to frustrated-especially if you're an older worker and assume they're telling you you're just too old. But companies really don't want to make a mistake. They don't want to go to ...
Views: 2171 - Demystifying Headhunters - How to Partner with Recruiters to Find Your Perfect Job - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Judi PerkinsEverything You Need to Know About Attracting, Choosing, and Working With Recruiters (with lots of valuable information even if you’re not ONE RECRUITER, TWO RECRUITERS, THREE RECRUITERS, FOUR? It's not necessary for you to tell a recruiter how many firms you are working with, although the ...
Views: 2163 - Can You Over-Prepare for Your Job Interview? - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from Peggy McKeeI don't think it's even possible to be "over-prepared" for your job interview. The better prepared you are, the more confident you will be--and that shows. Especially in this job market, you've got to show up with your "A" game right off the bat to avoid getting eliminated from consideration. ...
Views: 2162 - Choosing A Career - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2007 from Niquenya FulbrightFacing the tough challenge of choosing a career can be overwhelming. With changing technology and growing international markets, there are a lot of options to choose from. The possibilities are truly endless so where does one start? Your chosen career should be a harmonious blend of your ...
Views: 2157 - When You Hate Your Job and Can't Leave - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2007 from Denise TaylorYou hate your job, but what specifically? Take this structured approach to get some clarity, and identify some action to take. It's unlikely you hate everything, there must be something that is good, and other elements that are ok. Step 1: Take some time (perhaps over the weekend) and put down ...
Views: 2157 - 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: 2156 - Turn a Hobby into an Online Career - by Submitted on May 24, 2012 from Theresa BossanHobbies and particular pursuits are common worldwide. Luckily, nowadays we have the opportunity to pursue them more effectively than ever. Folks across the globe have turned their interest into a web business which makes money. Just about the most surprising aspects of internet site ...
Views: 2156 - How to Use the Law of Attraction in Job Search - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Julia EricksonI'm sure you've heard about the Law of Attraction (LOA). It says that you attract to you things, people, opportunities and circumstances that match your distinct "energy vibration." Quantum physicists observe this in the laboratory and we can observe it in our lives. What the LOA means in ...
Views: 2153 - Phone Interviews: 3 Essential Tips for Strategy, Cheating, and Following Up - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Peggy McKeePhone interviews used to be a practice only appropriate for out-of-state candidates, but now everyone does them. A lot. So chances are, you've either had some experience with them, or you will soon. You can get through them successfully every time if you know why companies rely on them and learn ...
Views: 2152 - 13 PROVEN WAYS TO GAIN MORE VISIBILITY WITHIN YOUR COMPANY - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2010 from Erika KalmarThere are lots of highly skilled, talented and hard working people sitting in companies and not getting what they deserve – either in terms of job advancement or financial or moral recognition. If you are one of them, here are 13 proven tips to raise your profile: 1. Find out what your boss ...
Views: 2139(3 votes) - How to Hunt for Your Passion-filled Career - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2007 from Leanna Fredrich"If I only knew what I was passionate about then I could figure out the ideal career for me!" Feeling this way is a frustrating place to be. It is hard to find work you are passionate about when you don't know WHAT you are passionate about. Often we feel numb under frustrating or forced ...
Views: 2136 - Failing Forward…..Towards Success - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Gary RecchionI recently heard an interview with leadership expert, best selling author and speaker, John Maxwell, and was intrigued by the discussion on the topic of “Failing Forward”, a book that he had written several years back. So why are some individuals able to fight off handicaps and hardships, ...
Views: 2134(3 votes) - Five Myth Busters of Changing Careers - Breaking Free to Reach Your Dreams - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Kathleen KingAside from the statistics about the sheer number of careers across our lifetimes in 2009, there are a multitude of new perspectives on career planning, and career options. Was it an option to be a network engineer in a small office when you were a youngster? How about a nanotechnology ...
Views: 2134 - Business Coaching: How to Conduct Meaningful Exit Interviews - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinDo you ever wonder why your top employees are leaving you? Do you want to know what you could have done to convince them to stay with you instead? Well, a good exit interview can give you the answer to these questions. On the part of employees, exit interviews are often the last serious form ...
Views: 2133 - ***10 Challenges Senior Executives Face in the Job Search - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from Ford MyersOver the years, I have worked with hundreds of key executives – CEOs, Partners, COOs, Presidents, Senior Vice Presidents, and so on. Top business professionals like these present unique challenges to the Career Consultant, because they face unique challenges in their own transitions! ...
Views: 2130 - Think and Grow Rich 6: Ideas are the key to your career success - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Jeri Hird Dutcher(Part 6 of 10) Napoleon Hill's best-selling business book of all time derived from the beliefs and actions of many of the richest and most successful people of the early 20th century offers eight steps to success: 1. Desire 2. Faith 3. Autosuggestion 4. Specialized knowledge 5. ...
Views: 2121 - Survive office politics - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Nikoleta VenRead if: you love your job, but office politics are bothering you. Find: a way to cope with office games It’s your first month in a new company and you already start to feel like an outsider. Although you do possess the requisite skills and good reputation in this field, you can’t adapt to ...
Views: 2116 - Choose Professional Studies after 10 +2 for Bright Future - by Submitted on May 30, 2012 from Manoj VyasChoosing area of studies after 10 +2 is a million dollar task for the students, especially for those hailing from the arts background. Most of the times students from non- medical and medical background already have a plan to go for Engineering and Medical studies, but those unable to clear ...
Views: 2107 - How to Make a Career in Automotive Engineering - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2010 from James TomersonAccording to the US Labor Department, the occupation of automotive engineering is categorized as a sub-specialty of mechanical engineering. If you have a keen interest in working with automobiles, you can consider becoming an automotive engineer. Automotive engineers are responsible for the ...
Views: 2105 - How To Stay Motivated In Your Job Search - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Peggy McKeeIt can be really hard to stay upbeat in a job search, especially if you’ve been out of work for any length of time in this difficult economy. You can stay motivated by setting realistic goals that aren’t activity-based, but are instead performance-based. And what I mean by that are actions ...
Views: 2102(1 vote) - Online Customer Service Resume Templates for Resume Writing - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Sandy DsouzaCustomer service agent is the person providing necessary solutions to the queries of the clients. They generally do not communicate with the clients face to face, but remain online and provide online assistance. If you are an experienced customer service agent and wish to apply for the job in ...
Views: 2100(1 vote) - ***Bad Boss Series: What To Do When The Boss – Hovers Over You? - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Dorothy Tannahill-MoranThis bad boss is sometimes known as the “helicopter boss”. They seem to have nothing better to do than to lurk over your shoulder while you’re trying to get your work done. To add insult to this, they may nit-pick and even rework what you’ve done. It leaves you wondering why they hired you in ...
Views: 2099 - Look Up - Release the Happy Hormone - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2015 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comThe way we sit, stand or walk affects our mind and therefore our results. Likewise, the way we feel affects our posture and movements. “There is an inner and an outer side to everything,” as Thomas Troward said. Your Posture and Your Mood? Think about a happy and successful moment, a ...
Views: 2095 - 3 Reasons Why It's Better To Send Thank You Emails After Your Job Interviews - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Peggy McKeeAlways send a thank you email after your job interview, instead of a handwritten note. Some think that putting pen to paper for your note is more personal. But there are factors that are more important...like speed, adaptability, and the possibility of keeping the communication going. So why ...
Views: 2080 - How to Tell When Someone is Lying - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Ray GraggLying is stressful for the liar due to the individual’s need to monitor 1) their story, 2) eye contact, 3) facial expression, 4) tone of voice, 5) body position and movements, and 6) general attitude all at the same time. This multitasking makes it extremely difficult for anyone to keep track of ...
Views: 2079(9 votes) - [Act Like A Coach - Think Like A Marketer] How To Overcome Information Overload And Double Your Productivity Now! - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from Bayo AOOvercome The #1 - Productivity Mistake Introduction This article is primarily for any coach that’s trying to make a full-time living from being a coach and that also has to market and promote their coaching services and products. I'm sure that you're going to agree with me that if this ...
Views: 2073(1 vote) - What's So Great About "Affirmations"? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2013 from Hal Wechsler• “What So Great About an Affirmation?” • My Law/Psych professor asked and answered his own Question. • “First, it creates an attitude, mood, & belief because it is not just words, but a statement aligned with feelings of awe. • Second, it connects in our brain with the Perisylvian ...
Views: 2062 - What Makes You Come Alive? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Paula GregorowiczHarold Whitman wrote: "Don’t ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and then go and do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive." Do you know what makes you come alive? Or, like so many of us have you lost sight of that "zing", ...
Views: 2059(2 votes) - Bad Interview? How To Turn Around the Meeting Into A Positive - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Ken SundheimEven if you had an awkward, seemingly unconstructive interview with a person / company, that does not mean that you cannot turn the situation around in your favor. This can be swiftly accomplished via incorporating some simplistic after interview tricks that others are not doing nor do they even ...
Views: 2058(2 votes) - 3 Sure-Fire Ways to Ace Your Medical Sales Interview: Prep, Technique, and Follow Up - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Peggy McKeeThere are so many details involved in a successful job interview, and every one of them is more critical than the last. Hiring you is a big, expensive risk for the company. (If they put in the money to train you, pay you, and give you health care benefits, are you going to make it worthwhile ...
Views: 2057 - Confessions Of A Psychic Career Coach - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Sue FrederickI See Your Dream Job: Confessions of a Psychic Career Coach By Sue Frederick When I work with clients, I see their gifts and potentials; what they came here to do; the careers they would love; and where they should live. This information comes to me as photographic images and strong messages ...
Views: 2056 - How to Follow Your Desires - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Leanna Fredrich“To understand the magical nature of the mind is to acquire awesome power. It is to understand that at every moment of our lives, we have the power to accomplish everything we want.” Deepak Chopra We come this way but once. We can either tiptoe through life and hope that we get to death ...
Views: 2055 - Over-emphasis on Reward and Punishment - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Craig NathansonEmployee recognition Does this sound familiar? It’s a Friday and another day at the office. Today is employee recognition day. As usual once a month the department manager gathers the whole group for a one hour meeting. Employees come to the faceless conference room and await the monthly ...
Views: 2053(1 vote) - 5 Feng Shui Office Tips to Advance Your Career and Make More Money - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2008 from Ken LauherIn hard economic times, you need every advantage to advance in your career. But did you know that something as simple as the location of your desk and the placement of your office within the building could send you on the fast track to greater success and more money? Feng Shui does not provide ...
Views: 2050 - Job Hunting...Give Patience a Try - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2008 from Barbara WulfYou created the resume. You composed the cover letter. You bought the suit to dress for success. You applied for various job openings and now you wait. You wait for the phone to ring inviting you to interview. You wait to learn of job leads. Waiting…it’s a hard place to be in a ...
Views: 2048 - Career as a Medical Administrative Assistant - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2013 from Nancy HigginsIf you’re on the brink of deciding a career path for yourself, here are a few reasons why medical assistance may be a great field to enter right now: 1. The Department of Labor has ranked medical assistance as one of the fastest growing professions in the 2008-18 decade. 2. Employment of ...
Views: 2047 - 3 Simple Things You Can Do To Strengthen Your Resume - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2010 from Peggy McKeeAs a medical sales recruiter, I specialize in placing sales and sales management professionals, and I’ve seen tens of thousands of resumes throughout my career. Since I often sift through them quickly, it takes a great resume to stand out from the crowd and get my attention. And job seekers in ...
Views: 2041(3 votes) - ReCareer in the second-half of life - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2010 from Barbara WulfAh, Spring! Time for renewal, regrowth, ReCareer. ReCareer? What’s that about? ReCareering is about finding authentic work in the second half of life. I decided to learn more about the process of recareering recently with Richard P. Johnson PhD, author of ReCareer, Finding Your Authentic ...
Views: 2041 - The High School Resume - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2013 from Danielle DayriesWith the beginning of the new school year quickly approaching, it might be time to start thinking about college and careers with your child, especially if he is in high school. It is never too early to start preparing for the future, and perhaps the first step to take is developing a resume. ...
Views: 2034 - How to Become a Work From Home Coach - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Mackenzie PearceThe first step to becoming a coach is to understand what coaching is. WHAT IS COACHING? Coaching is helping someone go from the life they have- no matter what their current circumstances- to the life they want, the life they deserve. This means that you need to understand how the human ...
Views: 2026(4 votes) - Facebook Fan Pages: Top Five Reasons To Create A Facebook Fan Page For Your Business - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2010 from X YHave you created a Facebook Fan Page for your business yet? If you haven't created a Facebook Fan Page for your business yet, then you are missing out on more visibility, more web site traffic, more newsletter subscribers and more clients. Read this article for information on why you should ...
Views: 2024(4 votes) - How to Get Around “Pharma Reps Need Not Apply” - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Peggy McKeeLife has been tough for pharmaceutical reps for the last few years. Massive layoffs and changing sales practices by Big Pharma companies have resulted in a flood of sales reps in the job market. But life gets even tougher for them when they run into job postings with “pharma reps need ...
Views: 2019 - Choosing the Wrong Career Path - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Maria HebdaDo you find yourself spending a lot of time ruminating about your past career decisions, wondering if you should have done things differently-if you should have made other choices? Do you worry that you wasted your efforts or made a wrong decision somewhere along your path? Let me reassure you. ...
Views: 2013 - Job guaranteed training institute PHP in Pune. - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2012 from Sanath kumarAs Panacea Institute Of Information Technology(Piit). Is a best training institute in pune which provides a 100% Job guaranteed training in PHP placement assistance after successful completion of training period. And also it provides a more practical knowledge than theoretical knowledge. As ...
Views: 2008 - ***THE CONFIDENCE GAME - by Submitted on May 18, 2011 from Judi PerkinsThis confidence game isn't the same as the scam. This one applies to those who have been hunting with no results and are becoming discouraged. Rapidly. Let's go back to how most people search, because that's where the problem - or problems - are. Your cover letter neglects to tie you to the ...
Views: 2004(1 vote) - The Importance of Cosmetology Instructor Certification - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2012 from Jhonny DubeyWith the growing enthusiasm for beauty care among people of all ages, the cosmetology industry has emerged as a flourishing industry. The fact that everyone wants to look good is the reason the beauty industry is almost recession-proof. Every year large number of young aspirants are turning to ...
Views: 2004 - Contact Cards help with Networking, Job Hunting during the Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2013 from Jaynine HowardAlumni football games and the winter holidays are fast approaching and many people are traveling home to visit with classmates, family and friends in the next few months. If you are job hunting, these people are a source of referrals for job leads. You will want to have a contact card ready to ...
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