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- Resume Tips For Fresh Graduates - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Sarika PeriwalSomeone who is a fresh graduate will obviously have a different kind of requirement for what to put in a resume and indeed could still be wondering how to write a resume. Free sample resumes are available for all purposes, including for fresh graduates and as people just entering the work force ...
Views: 4339(2 votes) - Dynamic Resume Features - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Kenrick ChatmanConceivably the most common job hunt instrument is the resume. A resume displays a snapshot of an applicant's work history, competencies, and abilities. Thus, one of the CV's main purposes is to help individuals generate job interviews. However, several candidates' CVs hurt them more than ...
Views: 1367(1 vote) - Successful People Never Stop Learning - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Bud BilanichLifelong learning is the first step in becoming an outstanding performer. In today's fast paced world, if you don't keep learning, you're not standing still, you're falling behind. One of my favorite quotes from Gandhi nails it when it comes to lifelong learning… "Live as if you were to die ...
Views: 811(2 votes) - How to Plan for the Scramble? - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Dr.Michelle FinkelThe National Resident Matching Program (NRMP®) Scramble is an oftentimes confusing process that tends to generate a lot of questions. The Scramble is a system used to fill unfilled residency positions. Some medical residency programs will have available residency slots even after the NRMP has ...
Views: 809(1 vote) - Entrepreneurs: What It Takes To Achieve Success in Entrepreneurship - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Matthew TooneNever forget that entrepreneurs are not born – they are created! Within you already lie the essential elements to be successful as an entrepreneur – and in anything in life – because you literally are capable of becoming and accomplishing anything. Remember though that an understanding of the ...
Views: 1239(1 vote) - How Your Resume Limits Your Potential - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Matthew TooneResumes are essential documents that communicate our past experience, outline our previous accomplishments, and even reveal a portion of our current character. They are so essential that employers, educational institutions, and companies everywhere must require them in order to assess our ...
Views: 1442(3 votes) - Healthcare Jobs for Occupational Therapists - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2010 from Brad JonesHealthcare jobs for occupational therapists are available in various outpatient clinics, private practices, hospitals, schools and healthcare facilities. This has now become a rapidly expanding profession in the medical industry, as the number of people with various health conditions are ...
Views: 705 - Speech Therapy Assistants in Healthcare - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2010 from Brad JonesIn the present scenario, speech therapy assistant jobs are plentiful and expected to remain that way for quite some time. Speech therapy assistants in healthcare have very promising prospects and can considerably advance their career in the field of SLP. Required Skills, Knowledge and ...
Views: 675 - How To Study Skills Tips For College Students and Professionals - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2017 from Leon EdwardTop college study tips can mean the difference in whether your college career is a success or a failure. This is not high school, and while the professors want you to do your best they are not going to be providing the same type of learning environment that you have been used to. While you may ...
Views: 4743(1 vote) - Ten New Year's Resolutions for Bloggers to boost their blogs - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2010 from Adward ChanThe days just before New Year are always quite memorable since we're reviewing our 2009 and looking forward to 2010. As the host of blogs, every blogger wishes the New Year can bring more visitors and opportunities for their blogs, so do you make your New Year resolution list like we ...
Views: 1171 - Ace Chemistry without the General Chemistry Textbook - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2010 from Dr. Wayne HuangGeneral chemistry textbook? When is your last time ever completing the reading of a textbook in its entirety? Forget about printed text, go visual and go rich-media! Instead of reading the textbook, how about watch a YouTube like movie with visualization and animation on screen and a ...
Views: 981 - Risk Inclination – How Do You Compare to Others - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Jim McCormickBased on Proprietary Research ________________________________________ Ever wonder how risk inclined you are? And how you compare to others? As a part of my book, The Power of Risk, I conducted some research on risk inclination. The research involved people self-assessing their ...
Views: 1431(3 votes) - A new year is the time for a new approach to work - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Craig NathansonAre you over 40? Good. Then you won't need permission from your parents to read this article. If you are under 40, I give you permission now! I would guess if you are over 40 you have begun to question your life and your work. Good. This is normal and healthy. Perhaps you have also started ...
Views: 1474(1 vote) - How to Master General Chemistry Online in 24 Hours - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Dr. Wayne HuangOnline or offline, how do you learn chemistry fast? How about study general chemistry visually in 24 hours? Two words – Rapid Learning! Its general chemistry tutorial series focuses on core concept understanding and problem solving skills. Is your current old style learning method ...
Views: 902(1 vote) - Caring Citizens Deserve Credit - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Stephanie MannI read with great interest the article "Despair is up — so why isn't crime?" (Dec. 22 – Contra Costa Times, CA) The so-called experts are "scratching their heads over why crime has ebbed during this recession." A former Los Angeles police chief gives credit to tracking, analyzing numbers and ...
Views: 2131(2 votes) - Great References Must Be Cultivated - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Bob Roth, "College Success"Great References Must Be Cultivated by Bob Roth The “College & Career Success” Coach There is an important aspect of the senior year job search that most college students fail to appreciate, undervalue and sometimes ignore. Many students don’t seem to understand that the best employers ...
Views: 1398(2 votes) - How to Study General Chemistry Fast - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Dr. Wayne HuangStruggling with general chemistry? Want to master it fast? One solution – Rapid Learning! Its chemistry tutorial series focuses on core concept understanding and problem solving skills. There is an alternative to traditional chemistry learning, that is Rich-Media Learning. This is to use ...
Views: 978(1 vote) - Winning Managers Compromise - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Jane CranstonThere aren’t many people who could say their opponents shed a tear at their funeral; however, that is reportedly what happened at the services for the late Edward Kennedy. As with most current events, I found myself curious for the lesson(s) behind the story. While researching Kennedy’s ...
Views: 1626(2 votes) - Are You Networking at 10 Percent - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Jane CranstonConversations with a number of coaching clients have focused on the need to network and develop a networking strategy. While job seekers may not want to “get out there in a big way,” they generally appreciate the role that reconnecting and meeting new people plays in identifying positions and ...
Views: 1470(2 votes) - So You Want to be a Leader - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Jane CranstonI hear it all the time from my coaching clients, “I want to get to the next level and in order to do that, I have to take on a leadership role.” “Really? And do you want to be a leader?” “I don’t know, seems like I have to if I want to get ahead.” This is a treacherous and potentially ...
Views: 1424(1 vote) - How (And When) To Approach Your Company's Competitor For A Job - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2009 from Heather EagarSay that you've been looking at a new prospective employer for quite a while. You're ready to apply, because this company has, quite simply, everything you've ever wanted. However, there’s only one problem, the company is your employer’s direct competition. This can seem like a problematic ...
Views: 5997(2 votes) - Radio Stations - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2009 from Steve TothThere are many, many radio stations broadcasting across the airwaves every minute of ever day and night. Many of those are talk radio. Do you have something to say? Would you like to host your own show to express your passion? If you have ever considered it, Real Coaching Radio Network is ...
Views: 4072(7 votes) - Use the 80/20 Rule to Boost Your Sales Performance - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2009 from Peggy McKee80% of you won’t agree with this. 20% will: 100% – 20% = Failure for a medical sales rep How can that be? If you are a field-based medical sales, laboratory sales, medical device sales, or pharmaceutical sales rep, don’t you always have more tasks to accomplish than time to do ...
Views: 3965(1 vote) - Life and Career Coaching Trends Now In Greece - Live Seminars Towards a Successful Business Mindset Development - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2010 from Joanna VaiouLast night I was wondering, how many days per month can a person feel inspired and motivated to keep doing and improving whatever they are into… As I am running my personal development home based business from my lap top, usually from my living room, and less often out at my favorite ...
Views: 3502(3 votes) - Speech and Language Pathology Travel Jobs - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Brad JonesSpeech and language pathology (SLP) travel jobs are well-paid career options available in the U.S healthcare industry for both domestic and foreign trained candidates. At present, various SLP job opportunities are available for candidates searching for speech language pathologist, pathology ...
Views: 1015(3 votes) - Internet Talk Radio - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2009 from Steve TothHow the traditional commercial media treats Internet Talk Radio?- the answer lies in our review of the "The Master Gardener Hour" with Kate Copsey on 1620AM radio in Sandy Springs, GA. The bottom line is "not well". The stations web-site needs a lot of improvement to help radio ...
Views: 4086(3 votes) - How Personal Branding Can Help You Ace Your Job Interviews - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2009 from Brenda BenceYou took the time to create a great cover letter and resume, and they did their job – you got the interview. Now, you’re ready to walk into the door of the company’s building, and it’s the moment of truth. You really want this job, but what can you do to give yourself the edge over others vying ...
Views: 1519(3 votes) - Get Into the Holiday Spirity For a New Job - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2009 from Sheryl DawsonWith unemployment at double digits throughout much of the country and with serious concerns about joblessness weighing on the nation, “job shopping is a holiday priority for many". Even though a layoff or job change can put a real damper on one’s Holiday spirit, now is not the time to slow down ...
Views: 762(2 votes) - The Importance of Self-Awareness - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2009 from Craig NathansonWhat is self-awareness? This is unknown territory for many. In school we are seldom taught to do deep reflection. As we get older and become adults we get caught in the cycle of productivity and consumption. As a result self reflection becomes something to be avoided so as not to slow one ...
Views: 11203(3 votes) - World Market - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2009 from Steve TothBe a Radio Show Superstar 11-05-2009 - When moving our service or product to the world market through the internet we can take the easy way or the hard way. Most people who host a radio show try to teach through education, so they become an educator, but education is tough and it takes too long ...
Views: 2723(4 votes) - Traditional vs. Electronic Prescriptions - A Comparison - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2009 from daniel rayE-prescriptions are computer-generated prescriptions prescribed by your physicians or doctor’s point of and sent directly to your pharmacy. In traditional environment, doctor wrote your prescription on a piece of paper which you later take along with you to your nearest pharmacy or dispenser. ...
Views: 899(2 votes) - How Personal Branding Can Get You More Interviews … and a Great New Job - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Brenda BenceOne of the most common misconceptions about searching for a job is that the person with the most or best experience is the one who gets hired. Truth is: You’re more likely to be hired for a job based on your connection with the interviewer than on your qualifications. And the best way to forge ...
Views: 1302(2 votes) - The Value of Building a Values-Based Enterprise - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Kristin RobertsonThe country of Bhutan thinks differently. This country values happiness over productivity, as evidenced by their measurement of the Gross Domesic Happiness index. Recently, the Prime Minister of Bhutan, Jigme Thinley, pointed to the cause of the current economic crisis. His answer: "Greed, ...
Views: 1619(2 votes) - Overcoming Fear and Paralysis That Can Derail Promising Careers - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Harvey DeutschendorfAt the end of the unit meeting Jeremy once again felt very frustrated. Janice and Alan had once again taken up the majority of the time, talking about things which he felt were trivial and inconsequential. It seemed to him that every little thing that they did they had to embellish it so that ...
Views: 1753(3 votes) - For Things to Change, You Must Change - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Lorraine PirihiMary is a typical small business owner, she keeps herself busy doing the ‘hands on’ work. In her case it is doing beauty treatments and she told me she keeps doing this because she really enjoys it. Her clients constantly told her how great she was, which made her feel appreciated. However it ...
Views: 1533(1 vote) - Make Money Online - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2009 from Steve TothYou can make money online. Create incredible value and the money will come. Real Coaching Radio Network is launching a new product to assist coaches, professionals and small business owners: “How to Successfully Launch a New Radio Show, or Any Other Product or Service.” Through the never-fail ...
Views: 2782(5 votes) - Getting Noticed at Work - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Kelly RomirowskyFor those of you who are worried that your worth in the workplace is getting overlooked, there's something simple and effective you can start doing on Monday morning. First, ask yourself- * How does my boss know what I'm working on? * How does my boss know if I have too much on my ...
Views: 1093(1 vote) - People in the Work-Life Equation - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Cassandra VillaIntroduction Work-life balance has always been a concern of those interested in the quality of working life and its relation to broader quality of life. Work-life balance has come to the fore in contemporary discussion about work and stress largely because in affluent societies the excessive ...
Views: 841(2 votes) - 5 Types of Job Interviews - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2009 from James MalervyThe main goal for a job interview is to find the right match between a potential employee and employer. When going on job interviews, job seekers can anticipate one of two principal techniques of interviewing. The following are job techniques used by hiring managers. One-On-One ...
Views: 1399(2 votes) - Transform Past Failure into Future Success - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Sarah HathornWhether they are emerging leaders in a large corporation or solo entrepreneurs, almost everyone has experienced a painful career failure or two. The end of the year is always a great time to really look back over the past months and years with a view toward learning how to leverage past failure ...
Views: 1525(1 vote) - 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: 2406(3 votes) - Is the journey the means or the end? - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Claude WarnerSome say “Life’s a journey, enjoy the ride”. Others say “The end justifies the means”. In the one, the journey is the focus; in the other, it is incidental to the end result. Those who are high-performance, results oriented, driven people would more likely see the journey or process of ...
Views: 1938(2 votes) - Importance of Maintaining a Positive Attitude in the Workplace - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Aaron PeterIn the current scenario, the real challenge in a workplace is to handle and overcome the obstacles and learn from hard and tough experiences. The problems can be tackled by a person only with positive attitude, with focused mind, and with efforts to overcome obstacles. A person with positive ...
Views: 9790(1 vote) - Salary Calculations - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Alana JohnsonCalculating one’s salary can seem like a daunting task. However, using the following key points will boost your confidence and prepare you for salary negotiation. For the novice employee, newly unemployed or recent college graduate, salary negotiation is an important part of the interview ...
Views: 1227(1 vote) - What to Keep In Mind When Choosing a Mentor for Your Career - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2009 from Peggy McKeeFinding a mentor can definitely help you advance your career, but there are several important points to keep in mind when choosing a career mentor. Usually people choose a manager, recruiter, or friend, but those choices might not be the best. A manager, for instance, might present a conflict ...
Views: 1663(1 vote) - 5 Reasons to Use LinkedIn–Even If You’re Already Employed - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Peggy McKeeMany people think that LinkedIn, a professional networking site, is only for those who are searching for jobs. So if you are someone who already has a job, there’s no use in posting resumes and recommendations, right? Wrong. It’s a misconception that LinkedIn is only for those who are ...
Views: 2053(1 vote) - Five Devastating LinkedIn Profile Errors: Don’t Let This Happen to You - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Peggy McKeeI can’t emphasize enough just how important your LinkedIn profile is to your career in medical sales. Your LinkedIn profile is the primary thing other people (all 40 million of them on the network) will see about you. It is the online world’s equivalent of a first impression, so it should be ...
Views: 2359(1 vote) - It is LinkedIn, Not Linked In. Are You On It? - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Peggy McKeeWhat a difference a space makes. LinkedIn is vastly different from Linked In, which implies that it is something that you just plug into. That’s definitely not what LinkedIn is all about. Instead, this particular site is a powerful networking tool that allows people to get in touch with other ...
Views: 1716(1 vote) - TIME FOR A CHANGE – FINDING THE RIGHT CAREER - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Suzanne QuinnIn her new book, Own Your Life, 7 Essential Steps to Independence, author, speaker and lawyer Suzanne B. Quinn guides the reader through the seven essential steps to personal and financial security and independence. This article is an excerpt from her book, comprising one of the seven ...
Views: 1240(4 votes) - Five Ways to Develop the Transformational Leader Within You - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Kristin RobertsonToday, leaders must deal with complexity, ambiguity and constant change. If leaders are to be successful, they must possess not only mental maturity, but also maturity of heart, mind and the human spirit. Tall order for us mere mortals, huh? The good news is that transformational leaders, those ...
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