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- Are You Adept at Adapting? - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from David Bowman“May you live in interesting times,” has been a toast offered to good friends for hundreds of years. However, never have times been more interesting than now. Interesting, yes. Comfortable, perhaps no – at least for many of us – because today, the word “interesting” often is ...
Views: 1657 - Art Presentation: Artist Statement-Bio-Resume-Proposal - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2009 from Barbara Bowen“If you aim for a market you’ll miss the mark.” Whoever said that, I’m a believer. It’s no good looking over the shoulder at what strangers prefer before creating. True inspiration is the optimal motivator. Quality issues from there, and its purity taps the nerves of audience attraction. ...
Views: 2262 - Make Better Decisions About Your Career - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2009 from Joanna LindenbaumOur bodies contain treasures of important and valuable information about our lives and our careers. This body wisdom is called intuition, calling our intuition to action can help us navigate our lives with more ease and confidence. Many of us, however, aren’t in practice of hearing and ...
Views: 951 - Understanding Organization Hierarchy - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2009 from S.C. MishraWhile being associated with an organization, one should not only try to understand the job that one does but also how the organization works. Organization is a group of people in hierarchy working towards achieving a particular goal. We have various positions like Freshers, Executives, Mangers, ...
Views: 1857 - Ways for Applicants and Employers to Have a Great Job Interview - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2009 from Todd HicksAre you someone who is looking for a new job or exploring the employment atmosphere and the possibility of finding a new industry to invest your time, education, experience and skills in? Are you an employer or human resources manager who wants to conduct employment interviews correctly and ...
Views: 1357 - Finding Your Hidden Talents and Resources - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2009 from Hallie CrawfordAre you wanting to switch careers or explore new job options? Perhaps you are unhappy with your current career, but unsure of what your options are. Maybe you have so many options that you feel overwhelmed. Whatever your situation, taking some time out for a self-evaluation prior to making ...
Views: 1290 - Why Being Called a WAHM is a Good Idea - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from Jose AbadaThere is a new buzz word online and that’s wahm. No we are not referring to that dated 80s band that rocked the world of the teens in the 80s. This time this stands for work at home moms; moms who work at their homes either by personal choice or pushed by circumstances beyond their control. And ...
Views: 500 - 5 Ways to Keep Your Job - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from Hallie Crawford1) Invest in yourself Brush up on your skills, experience and education. What's missing from your resume? What can make you more valuable to your employer? Identify a class to take, a work project to volunteer for. It is time and money well spent. 2) Make yourself indispensable Pitch in on ...
Views: 1558 - Job Hunting Tips: The Basics - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2009 from John AOVFinding a job is not an easy task at all. On the one hand, it can take a while to find a job that matches your qualifications and expectations. On the other hand, there is no guarantee that your resumé and cover letter will get you selected for an interview, or that the job interview will have ...
Views: 733 - Power Referrals for Your Job Search & Career Advancement with Andrea Sittig-Rolf - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2009 from Sheryl DawsonSo you have a perfect resume, a top-notch cover letter, glowing reference letters, and the confidence and attitude to interview like a pro. Ready. Set. Job search success… almost. Your preparation, positive attitude, and resume are vital to the life and success of your job search, however ...
Views: 694(3 votes) - 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: 2266 - Grieving Over Job Loss…It’s Allowed and It’s Necessary - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2009 from Peggy Titus-HallEmployees on either side of a large or small staff reduction (leaving or staying) suffer terribly over losing the people with whom they may have worked for as many as 10, 25, or 30+ years. You’re allowed to feel badly, to grieve. It’s a necessary process after the experience of losing your ...
Views: 1673 - Create Your Own Job Security - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from Monikah OgandoBecause of the acceleration of change, many traditional standards of job security are not applicable to the current workplace environment. When old structures break up, there is often a time of chaos when more openness is created in teh organization. In the past, security came from being at the ...
Views: 640 - ***Career or Job? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from Kevin BurnsI met Wendy years ago when I took a job as a restaurant manager. For me, the management position was a job. It wasn’t my career as I hadn’t prepared myself to become a restaurant manager. Heck, I’d never even worked in a restaurant prior. But I had eaten in plenty of restaurants. I had a good ...
Views: 1659 - ***The Résumé is Dead - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from Kevin BurnsWhat is a résumé? It’s nothing more than a collection of things you’ve done in your work life – a sort-of “eulogy” at work. Oh sure, it may also point out some skills that you were allowed to use while on the job but it really gives no indication of your aptitude, your natural talents nor your ...
Views: 1140 - Self-awareness is the Key to a Successful Career Move - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Angela SpaxmanThe climate of economic uncertainty is bringing sudden changes in many organizations resulting in redeployments and layoffs, and creating new opportunities for career advancement. Now is the time to be ready to make decisions about your future by investing in one of the most important career ...
Views: 1236 - Online Tutoring Jobs – How to Know if They're Legit - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Melissa BrewerRegardless if you're a teacher or an expert in a particular language, musical instrument, math or other discipline, finding legitimate online tutoring jobs can be frustrating unless you conduct a little research first. When looking for these types of jobs, there are many resources including ...
Views: 1202 - What's your rate of return for investing in your personal business image - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Diane CraigWhat’s the rate of return for investing in your personal business image? Is there evidence that corporate bottom lines correlate with polished business manners? Does the manner in which an individual presents oneself, both in dress and behaviour, contribute to increased profitability? I’ve ...
Views: 1579 - Marketing Me in Turbulent Times - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Lee IrwinLast week, a client who works as a manager in a Fortune 1000 company revealed in her coaching session, “I was surprised when my boss didn’t promote me.” When I asked if she had told her boss she wanted to be promoted, she replied, “He should have known I wanted the position.” We often believe if ...
Views: 936 - The Realities of Becoming a Writer - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Rosamunde BottThe road to becoming a writer is not always an easy one, especially if you are not lucky enough to have a private income, or a partner who earns a good salary. If you have to earn a living, it will probably be necessary at some point to sacrifice your art to earn enough money to pay the ...
Views: 1230 - Finding the Work You Love! - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesDepending on the research you read, 40 to 60 percent of Americans are dissatisfied with their jobs. Perhaps this isn’t surprising when you look at how most of us choose our careers. First, we go to school, gain skills, and get exposed to a variety of classes that leave us with a general sense of ...
Views: 764 - Five Steps for Taking Your Career from Denial to Victory - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesDo you have a feeling that something is wrong in your career, yet you have not done anything about it? Do you feel like something is missing in your career, but you’d prefer not to think about it? This is called denial—when you know something is not right, but you are not acting to change it. ...
Views: 750 - Is Your Career a Dream or a Nightmare? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesMaria, an employee in a high tech company, thoroughly enjoys what she does in her marketing communications position. However, a recent merger has had a negative impact on the company culture. In fact, the changes are so dramatic that she does not feel she can be herself at work anymore, and she ...
Views: 675 - 20 Tips to Increase Your Career Potential - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Stefanie ZizzoIn this article I will be sharing specific tips that I have found to be beneficial in helping others tap into more of their career potential. Some I have used personally, my clients have used others. Which tips you use are not what is important. What is important is consistently stepping out ...
Views: 1616 - Career Planning – Do it Now, But Do it Right! - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Roger IngbretsenWe are in the midst of a recession with an increasing rate of unemployment. Many are now faced with chasing any job, with others not knowing what their next career move will be. If you find yourself in this situation; stop…take some time to think through your possible options. Take the time to ...
Views: 1257 - How People Find Jobs - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2009 from stefanie spikellIn a New York Times survey, it was determined that most people find jobs through networking. In fact, the greater majority find them this way. Networking - 64% Advertisements - 11% Search Firms - 12% Other - 9% Internet - 4% Are you doing everything you can to network and find the ...
Views: 6265(1 vote) - Getting the Interview - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from stefanie spikellWhen you are seeking an interview, you want to find the person who makes the hiring decision. The Human Resources office is NOT the place to call. They just do the paperwork. You want to find the person that will actually interview you. Don’t be too shy to call the company and ask who is the ...
Views: 1272 - Avoiding the Resume Embellishment Trap - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from stefanie spikellYou’ve read about so many famous people who didn’t tell the whole truth in their biographies. Maybe they weren’t REALLY the CEO of their company, or the “All-American” sports player. We’ve all heard of the doctors who really weren’t or the specialists who “bought” their degrees.” Maybe it has ...
Views: 2176(1 vote) - Blog Your Way to a New Job - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from stefanie spikellWill a blog help you get a new job? YES! The reason for this is that a blog helps you to be found my recruiters and employers. When they find YOU, instead of you finding THEM, you have greatly increased your chances for a positive end result. But what if you aren’t found through your blog? ...
Views: 1391(1 vote) - Are You Resume Ready? - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2009 from stefanie spikellWhat if a recruiter called you today? Would you be ready to jump on the opportunity she offers you? If not, you could lose the chance to better your career, as jobs go FAST in this competitive market. If you are going to be “Resume Ready” you have to keep your resume ...
Views: 1421(1 vote) - Motivation - The Key to Your Dream Job - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Harriet AndriessenAre you enjoying your work? If you aren’t, or if you don’t have a job right now, do you know what you would like to do? And if you do know what you like, do you know how to go about finding that job? Do you believe you can get it? In other words, are you W.A.R.: - Willing (wanting to ...
Views: 1495 - Waiting for Job Opportunities: How to Keep Yourself Occupied - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2009 from Heather EagarWith over 500,000 people losing their jobs in the month of November 2008, and over 10 million unemployed in the United States to date, the thought of acquiring a job can almost seem hopeless. But it’s not. Companies are still hiring, jobs are still available, and you can have one – ...
Views: 679 - Entrepreneurship for Everyone! - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2009 from Sheryl DawsonSuccess in any career position involves hard work, commitment, a goal-oriented work ethic, and an entrepreneurial mindset. However, in a contract position or in the contingency workforce in which you really are working independently, it is even more essential to cultivate and refine these ...
Views: 725(3 votes) - Strategies for Older Workers to Market Themselves - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2009 from Heather EagarJust because you may be entering retirement age does not mean that you are too old to work if you still want (or need) to. In fact, many companies are looking to the Baby Boomer generation and beyond to fill in roles that require years of experience. So if you’re looking to come out of ...
Views: 567 - How to Attack Today's Job Market: College Edition - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2009 from Sheryl DawsonVoiceAmerica Radio Interview with Dr. Manny Contomanolis, President of National Association of Colleges & Employers Finding a job that is “the perfect fit,” even for individuals with pages of references and years of experience, often proves to be a challenging task. If you are a ...
Views: 585(3 votes) - Using Social Networks to Find a Job - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2009 from mike hayesWith so few jobs available, job seekers are getting creative. The media has reported many creative methods such as standing on the street with a sign, sending a telegram (not a good method for a conservative industry) and taking out newspaper ads. Social networking sites have become meeting ...
Views: 834 - Picking Up the Ashes from Burned Bridges - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2009 from mike hayesMany people have difficulties at work or just used bad judgment when leaving an employer. In prosperous economic times when jobs are easy to find, this may not be detrimental to a job search. But these are difficult economic times and thousands of people are laid off each week. If you have done ...
Views: 624 - 3 Lessons On Making More Money that Your Mother Never Taught You. - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2009 from Alvah ParkerIf you are looking to earn more money working for an employer, there are lessons you learned that may be getting in your way. Do these warnings sound familiar? • Don’t brag about yourself • Don’t be a job hopper • Don’t be a “social ...
Views: 1024 - Veteran Job Search: How to Find the Job You Really Want - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2009 from Kelly RobersteinAs unemployment rates go up across the country, veterans transitioning into a civilian workforce are facing a tougher time finding work after leaving the military. A recent survey by CareerBuilder.com showed that 1 in 5 veterans looking for a job said it took more than six months to secure one ...
Views: 501 - 5 Actions Job Seekers Must Take in Order to Find Their Dream Job - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2009 from Alvah ParkerThere is a big payoff to a successful job search and that is finding the job of your dreams. Imagine being asked to work at a job that seems totally suited to your skills and talents. Better still you find that the work environment of the company is one in which you know you will thrive. So ...
Views: 1172 - Five Year Career Development Plan - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2009 from Tom FeinbergIf one thing is clear about life, it is that every one of us has an unimaginable amount of potential. What is also clear is that for many people that potential is barely realized even by the time we reach are full stride in our careers and personal lives. Either we don’t define our goals ...
Views: 20764(3 votes) - Are You Retired Already? - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2009 from Bradley Ann MorganWe’ve all heard the expression, “That person has retired in place.” All of us have our own interpretation of this phrase, possibly meaning that this individual is doing no more than necessary to satisfy the job requirements. Or, it could mean that they have lost their creativeness and are ...
Views: 1007 - 5 Tips to Encourage Work-Life Balance at Your Company - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2009 from Joyce WeissWhen you have a supportive work atmosphere, you get people who have a better work/life balance – and as a result, are more productive. But what can you do? Try these 5 tips: 1. Survey people to learn their needs. Form a work-life committee to gather information on which flexibility needs ...
Views: 1248 - Developing Your Career from the Ground Up - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2009 from Heather EagarIf you’re just graduating from college, or deciding to enter the workforce after spending your adult years involved in other projects, then you have the benefit many others don’t: building your career from the ground up. For some, this prospect may sound scary – especially if ...
Views: 665 - Guerrilla Job Search Tips - How to Find Jobs & Get Hired Faster in a Recession - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2009 from Kevin DonlinIn any economy, you can find a job faster by doing three simple things: 1) Know the position you want, with absolute clarity, right down to the job title. 2) Know where you want to work, right down to the names of 10-20 ideal employers. 3) Use unconventional "guerrilla" tactics to get ...
Views: 718 - Brand Yourself for Career Success - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2009 from Judy DowningIn today’s world, a successful career will go through many unexpected twists and turns. Being laid off or even fired doesn’t mean much if you can keep coming back stronger than ever. Branding yourself helps you stay in touch with what is happening and attract offers when you need them. Your ...
Views: 749 - Does Anyone Hear Me? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2009 from Crystal O'BrienEffective Communications and Honing Your Skills When so many things in a workplace are uncertain, dealing with challenges inherent to communicating with coworkers and peers is the last thing you want to go wrong. Nonetheless, communication experts cite that inner-communication issues in the ...
Views: 1272 - How to Manage Salary Negotiations - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2009 from Heather EagarIt’s not as difficult as you may think. In fact, in many ways it can be similar to any other business transaction. So if you’ve been thinking that it’s time to get a raise, or ask for a specific salary with a new job, take a look at some ways to get it done. Approaching the ...
Views: 598 - Making the Most of Your References - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2009 from Heather EagarWhen searching for employment, you will find that most employers will at some point ask you to provide a list of your references. This may seem like a simple request to fulfill, but in actuality, choosing references is something that should be done with care. So before you throw your own list ...
Views: 676 - You Are the CEO of You, Inc. - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2009 from Barbara GiamancoChris Brogan is President of New Marketing Labs. I love following his blog posts. On Monday, his post talked about how each of us is the president of our own career. I couldn’t agree more. It’s an excellent piece. You really should read it! I have believed for some time now that we ...
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