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- Career Transition: How to Get Back in the Game After Losing Your Job - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2009 from Karen RowinskyWhether you are laid off, let go, or your company has closed its doors, the new buzz phrase is that you are in “job or career transition.” The good news is that being in transition is much more positive and powerful than simply being unemployed. Unfortunately, many people in transition are ...
Views: 1348 - Steps to Take to Land Your Ideal Career - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2009 from Todd HicksAre you somebody who believes his or her job should be a rewarding career, not just a job? After all, it is human nature to concentrate on spending your working years at a job you do not dread getting out of bed for. You will learn things you can incorporate into your life to discover your ideal ...
Views: 1121 - Over 40? Out of Work? Make This the Best Time of Your Life! - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2009 from Craig NathansonTake a new approach Right now millions of Americans are either out of work, recently laid off, or afraid of being laid off. There are millions more, who simply work at jobs, which provide no meaning. They work only in order to get a paycheck. Stop feeling sorry for yourself Society ...
Views: 1662(1 vote) - Advice For New Managers – Communicate and Cast a Vision - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Gordon WalterNew managers head straight for problems when they fail to communicate. Good communication involves sending a clear message about priorities, conveying important values, and clearly defining expectations. Lack Of Communication Undermines Effectiveness If not done well, the new manager will ...
Views: 1196(1 vote) - Leadership with a Small L - Leading Yourself and Leading By Example - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Roger SeipWhat do I mean by “Leadership with a small l”? I wrote about Leadership with a Big L for SelfGrowth.com http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/Leadership_with_a_Big_L_-_4_Keys_to_Leading_When_it_is_Your_Job.html - that is being a leader when that is your job and responsibility to set objectives, map ...
Views: 3932(7 votes) - Defining Success in Your Life - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Peter StephensonGreetings! The notions of "succeeding" and "success", have been around as long as mankind, and current definitions have endured for at least three generations, namely for ourselves, for our parents, and for our grandparents. Fifty years ago The Concise Oxford Dictionary defined success as ...
Views: 1003 - Here’s How To Attain Your Dream Career - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Geoff LowMost of us leave high school after graduation choosing courses that cover a wide range of job opportunities. At the young age of 18 we have very little idea as to what we want to be in the future. We have no idea what we would enjoy working at. There are of course some lucky few who have ...
Views: 1130(3 votes) - How to Feel Happy at Work--7 Secrets of a "Thank God It's Monday" Workplace - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Roxanne EmmerichWhat accounts for the difference between "Oh crap, it's Monday" and "Thank God it's Monday"? It's your happiness. And, for your own emotional and mental health, you need to feel happy at work. It all boils down to seven habits that can change everything about the culture of your ...
Views: 1215 - How to Get Motivated and Love Your Job Again - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Roxanne EmmerichRemember your very first day on the job? Your shoes had a shine like the tiles on the Space Shuttle and the crease in your slacks could have diced celery. The air was somehow fresher, the birds chirpier. You had been hired. You'd been given a chance to excel, a chance to make a difference. ...
Views: 1177 - How To Be Super Successful: Be Tall and Attractive? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Ray WilliamsIn an ideal world, people are hired and promoted because of their abilities, competence, attitudes and interpersonal skills--right? Maybe not. Despite how far we've come in the areas of recruiting, selecting and developing people in organizations, there's evidence that we still judge people ...
Views: 1588(2 votes) - BEHIND THE SCENES OF SUCCESS - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Dirk ZellerMost Agents hold top-producing Agents in the highest regard. A top-producing Agent is given a status that is almost God-like. Since I was put on a pedestal for many years during my sales career, let me give you an undeniable truth. Each and every one of us has a top-producing Agent inside of ...
Views: 1030 - Happiness Is Doing Meaningful Work And Having A Supportive Community - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Alvah ParkerHaving a community is important to your health, happiness and well being. “There are few better antidotes to unhappiness than close friendships with people who care about you”, says David G. Myers, author of “The Pursuit of Happiness”. "Sadly, our increasingly individualistic society suffers ...
Views: 1168 - Ten Ways to Sweeten the Job or Job Offer - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Alvah ParkerOne aspect of meaningful work is being compensated adequately for the work that you do. Whether you are currently in a practice having survived a lay off or negotiating for a new job, you are probably finding that raises are small or non existent and offers are lower than what you were used to. ...
Views: 1132 - The Advantages of Having a Career in Information Technology - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2009 from Liza MacyInformation Technology (IT) as defined by Answers.com is "the development, installation, and implementation of computer systems and applications". It covers a very broad topic and has an extremely enormous sub branches as well. While it mainly involves the use of computers particularly software ...
Views: 1125 - Skills vs. Thrills - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2009 from Kelly WellsBe careful when you are job hunting or contemplating a new career not to place too much weight on your current skills. Many career tests will evaluate your skill set and place you squarely on the wrong career path. Unemployed job seekers also frequently make this mistake when looking for new ...
Views: 1228 - Defining Success in Your Life as a Young Person - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from Peter StephensonThe notions of "succeeding" and "success", have been around as long as mankind, and current definitions have endured for at least three generations, namely for ourselves, for our parents, and for our grandparents. Fifty years ago The Concise Oxford Dictionary defined success as "...good ...
Views: 1960 - Six Steps to Avoid Being Laidoff - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Cathy ArcherLAYOFF FEARS QUESTION I am nervous about today’s financial challenges. I think my company is going to start layoffs soon. There are lots of meetings and whispering going on among executives. I can’t afford to get laid off right now because my husband hasn’t been getting consistent ...
Views: 4020 - Internships, They're Awesome - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Kelsey HallingInterning is becoming a common part of College educations, and is an excellent way to start one’s career. During my freshman orientation in business school, the presenting faculty scared us all by telling us we were expected to complete at least 3 internships before we graduated. This tactic ...
Views: 997 - “Unlock the Leader” within You: What Every New Leader Needs to Know - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2009 from Richard MagidDear Graduating Students, The time has finally come for you to move ahead and transition from your college, vocational, and/or technical education environments into the world of business. You may have already chosen a specific industry to “make your mark” and are facing the reality that the ...
Views: 2101 - Is a Woman Flying That Jet? - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Nina AndersonCaptain “Sully” became everyone’s hero when he landed in the Hudson River. Supposed there was a woman at the controls – would the outcome have been the same? Not too long ago, a woman pilot set her corporate jet down safely on a runway after hitting a glider who was not communicating with air ...
Views: 1999 - Moving On...By Taking Off The Blinders - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Judy IrvingI’m sure most of you are familiar with 360 degree feedback. Most large companies administer these through their Human Resources to see how well an employee is living up to the objectives of the company and their individual department. It definitely plays an important role in personal and career ...
Views: 1751 - Reinvent Your Career By Knowing “You” - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from Heather EagarIf you’ve been thinking about starting a new career, you may be feeling confused as to where to start. You know you don’t want to continue on your current path, but you don’t exactly know what new path to take. One very important aspect of reinventing your career is knowing exactly who you are ...
Views: 889 - Entrepreneurs and Job Seekers: Look Before You Leap - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from Judy GillespieDid you know Small Businesses annually generate 60% to 80% of the nation’s new jobs? Defined by the Federal Government as independent businesses with fewer than 500 employees, they represent approximately 99.7% of all employer firms and pay 45% of the total U.S. private payroll. It’s ...
Views: 1167 - Pimp Your Resume: 5 Cool Resume Tips - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from Heather EagarYou’ve probably heard of the show “Pimp My Ride,” where a lucky person has a chance to turn an otherwise crappy vehicle into the beautiful car of their dreams. Well, as beautiful as a 1978 Ford Pinto can get, that is. The point is that there are ways to turn something not-so-beautiful into ...
Views: 1202(2 votes) - Top Five Tips for Success in Job Interviews - by Submitted on May 24, 2009 from TS MadaanIt is very important to succeed at a job interview because it is the only step between your employment and unemployment. Once you get an interview call, please make sure if that is a phone interview or face to face interview. Depending upon the type of interview, please take care of the top 5 ...
Views: 2578(1 vote) - Advice for New Managers – Don't Be Afraid to Ask - by Submitted on May 24, 2009 from Gordon WalterBeing a new manager can be a lonely proposition. Besides relationship issues, the new manager can feel big pressure to have all the answers. After all, isn’t this why you got the job? Gather A Support Network You don’t know everything, no one does. That’s ok. New managers need to not be ...
Views: 1099 - Resumes – Less is More - by Submitted on May 24, 2009 from Gordon WalterOn the surface it would seem that resumes should be chock full of information. Especially if you have reached the executive level, a common trap that people fall into is to think that all of the history of achievement and experience needs to be put into their resume to display how accomplished ...
Views: 952 - Themes, Dreams and Life Story - by Submitted on May 22, 2009 from Anne WalshOne of the favored techniques in personal development in adult education is that of the life story. It is often a powerful way for people to connect to long lost dreams and to notice patterns in their life. What may not be so well known is its power as a way to reveal what you were born to do, ...
Views: 1507 - Wanna Kill Procrastination? - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Hal WechslerMotivate Yourself to Ace Studying or Test Taking If you had a scientific formula to ace your exams and motivate yourself to study, and it took about five-minutes, would you use it? All of us have days when we are procrastinators, feel bored and tired, and just want to hang out and do ...
Views: 1121 - Faith at Work: How to Deal with Job Lose in a Faith-Centered Way - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Winnie AndersonMillions of people have lost their jobs as a result of this recession. You may be one of them. While the stock market has shown some positive movement, it’s unclear whether things will genuinely improve soon or if the rally we’ve seen is a false one. So how does a person of faith deal with ...
Views: 997 - New Job, New Tricks: Social Networking and the Job Search for Baby Boomers - by Submitted on May 18, 2009 from Heather EagarIn the new world of technology, it’s very common for job seekers to work via the Internet to find their employment. This is mainly because many employers have moved their application processes to the Internet – as well as their headhunters. In other words, if you want to find employment, your ...
Views: 649 - Avoiding Ego-based Decisions - by Submitted on May 18, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: In the long form, my question is this; I am at a cross roads in life with regard to what direction I should take on my career (dharma) path. I am in the film business and I am not fulfilled with being on the managerial production side of things. I have finally made a decision to take ...
Views: 1143 - You Are Not Your Job - by Submitted on May 18, 2009 from Ray WilliamsBy the time you were probably in your third grade, you were asked the question "What do you want to be when you grow up?" In our society, job titles have come to define who a person is. By defining yourself by what you do rather than by who are you can put yourself in emotional jeopardy. By ...
Views: 1375(2 votes) - Earning a Degree in Business - by Submitted on May 17, 2009 from Will HauseIn today’s world, business and computer degrees are one of the fastest growing fields. Receiving an education in either of these fields provides you with the possibility of a promising future. Business is a very broad area with more opportunities than most people realize. You can earn an ...
Views: 810 - Send Your VP of Sales and Marketing a Thank You Note (They're Not Just for Job Interviews) - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Peggy McKeeMany sales reps who spend time with upper-level people in their organization (for example--they go on a few sales calls with you, they sit down with you to talk, etc.) feel intimidated and as if they are wasting that person's time. Don't feel that way. They don't. If you are a rising star in ...
Views: 7275 - How to Raise Your Visibility within Your Organization - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Peggy McKeeIt's common for me to get questions from folks in higher-level sales positions or semi-supervisory positions (maybe National Accounts Managers, etc.), who want to know how to move up. Maybe they are interviewing for Regional Accounts Manager jobs or similar positions and need advice, and they ...
Views: 3888 - Insider Secrets: How To Get A Job -- Get Prepared Inside and Out (Part 1) - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsGet Prepared, Inside and Out "Help! I need to get a job." Are you a professional finding your career in freefall, or know someone who is? You might want to follow this series of four posts. My intention is to help you get there faster. I have asked one of the nation's top Fortune 500 ...
Views: 840 - Snagging a Great Internship: 3 Resume-Writing Tips - by Submitted on May 11, 2009 from Heather EagarIt’s not uncommon for an intern-hopeful to feel shocked after realizing that they need to create a resume in order to apply for a position. Because many on-campus jobs are obtainable without a resume, some students never assume they will need it to apply for an internship. They’re wrong. The ...
Views: 704 - 5 Reasons Why You Are Still Unemployed - by Submitted on May 11, 2009 from Bob Stanley1. Resume and Cover Letter is too short/too long Your resume and cover letter shouldn’t be too short or too long. The amount of time your resume will have in front of the potential employer is only no more then 20 seconds. What is just right for your industry? Your resume needs to be precise ...
Views: 827 - 3 Cool Tips to Help with Work and Life Balance - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2013 from Anastasia NetriAh, the illusory idea of work and life balance. Most of us are so far removed from living a balanced life that we don't even think it's possible. How could we, when it's so rare and we never see it. Work life balance seems like it's one of those "urban legends", you know - a friend of a ...
Views: 1097 - Conducting Online Job Searches without Spilling Too Many Beans - by Submitted on May 09, 2009 from Heather EagarIf you’ve conducted online job searches, you know that as you apply to companies, you may have to enter a ton of personal information to complete the application. For some, this process is no big deal. However, others feel it’s too invasive and potentially puts them at risk of identity theft. ...
Views: 928(1 vote) - Turning a “Loser” Cover Letter into a Winning One - by Submitted on May 07, 2009 from Heather EagarWhen applying for a job, it’s not uncommon to send in a cover letter with the resume. In fact, many experts suggest that even if one is not requested, it be sent anyway to show professionalism and enthusiasm for the job. However, not all cover letters are good cover letters. In fact, it is ...
Views: 1346(1 vote) - Top-Notch Interviewing: How to Avoid Appearing Too Desperate - by Submitted on May 06, 2009 from Heather EagarThe process of applying for jobs can be so taxing that at the end of a long day of searching, it’s pretty common to just collapse from exhaustion. With so much work involved in the process, it’s no wonder that some candidates can get a little desperate. If you feel you are in a position of ...
Views: 935(1 vote) - Position Yourself for Success: 4 Tips to "Recession-Proof" Your Career - by Submitted on May 06, 2009 from Mary Gormandy WhiteRegardless of the current state of the economy, it's up to each of us to position ourselves for success. No matter what is going on in the world around us, each of us has to take steps to make sure that we are prepared to succeed – for now, and into the future. While we may not be able to ...
Views: 2267 - Sustaining Innovation in Your Organization – Tracking Your Success: Part 6 of 6 - by Submitted on May 05, 2009 from Carol PletcherYou have determined that your company is ready to start a growth portfolio, you have included a group of products that you feel will allow your company to be innovative and have the best chance at growing profits, and you have been careful to avoid pitfalls such as rolling out too many products ...
Views: 1002 - Where to Send Your Brilliant Resume - by Submitted on May 05, 2009 from Geoff LowAs I have said many times before your resume will not get you the job you want. Your resume is only one part of the equation. The purpose of your resume is to get you through the front door of the company you wish to work for and have an interview. So you have invested much of your precious ...
Views: 627 - Continuing Education Becomes an Obligation - by Submitted on May 02, 2009 from Raphaelo SteffImportance of a good college education is inestimable; its profit is incalculable. Although college tuition can cost you a few thousand dollars, not going can cost much more in your lifetime. In fact, there are plenty of available financial aid options to help you face the cost of your college ...
Views: 1069 - Getting Your Bearings Post-Lay Off - by Submitted on May 01, 2009 from ManKind ProjectTwenty-seven years ago my father was the general manager of a regional wholesale musical instrument company he’d worked for for twenty years. In his early 40s, with his two oldest in college, he was “let go.” The company was relocating to New York State and my father, refusing to uproot, was ...
Views: 1458(2 votes) - Sustaining Innovation in Your Organization – Delivering on Target: Part 5 of 6 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Carol PletcherOver the past few weeks, we have discussed certain pitfalls to the success of your growth portfolio. These have included items such as “missing the mark” with your target market or position in the value chain and mismanaging project rollouts, holding your company back from receiving the maximum ...
Views: 724 - Career Tips - Is there a Bright Side to Job Loss? - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Cecile PeterkinWith the current economic climate, more and more people are hearing the news and finding themselves concerned that they could be faced with job loss. On one hand, these individuals who are afraid of losing their jobs are looking for career tips that will help them to become invaluable in the ...
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