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- Continuing Your Education Can Enhance Your Career - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2008 from Heather EagarHave you recently thought about enhancing your career? The thought of making more money and having more responsibility can sound very exciting; that is, until you think about what you would need to do to fulfill your goal. Often times, you can make moves within your field with the experience ...
Views: 637 - Management: A Bullish Degree For A Bearish Economy? - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2008 from Kelli SmithTo say these are uncertain times is no mere understatement. With talk of bailouts, back outs, and the specter of depression hovering above, Americans are feeling insecure about their financial futures. The recession that followed the 9/11 attacks birthed a similar bout of national anxiety. A ...
Views: 783 - Careers in Hospitality & Tourism: Combining Business With Pleasure - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2008 from Kelli SmithMost people have an inherent curiosity about exotic locales. They wonder about a place's unique cuisines, customs, and destination spots. Sometimes the desire to get away stems from a temporary need to escape and be pampered by others for a while. The hospitality and tourism industry capitalizes ...
Views: 1016 - You Better Work: The Grueling Glamour Of Fashion Design - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2008 from Kelli SmithDo you spend every Wednesday night glued to the TV in anticipation of the next Project Runway episode, enamored by the unique designs and confident that you could produce garments of equal quality? Do you believe that clothes are not merely functional, but should also serve as beautiful means of ...
Views: 800 - 5 Hot Jobs In High Tech - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2008 from Kelli SmithHigh tech is hot. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) predicts the information technology sector will add 1.6 million jobs by 2014. BLS' top-ranked job for growth is network systems and data communications analyst--53 percent or 140,000 new jobs. Even now, one-third of all jobs are IT ...
Views: 822 - Engineering Careers: Analysis And Creativity Come Together - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2008 from Kelli SmithOur world is imperfect. Roads could be safer. Medicines could be more effective. The environment could be cleaner. Nearly all facets of life, in fact, from health and safety to entertainment technology, leave room for improvement. Fatalists have resigned themselves to these flaws, believing ...
Views: 791 - Art Careers And Creative Growth - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2008 from Barbara BowenCreativity is in perpetual evolution. So is the creative growth of your art career. The learning process never ends. Many of us have trouble letting our Creativity simply spill. We get tied into knots, worrying that our purges may not measure up. Well, pardon my asking, but...measure up to what? ...
Views: 1252 - Looking For A Job – Improvise The Professional Managerial Skills - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2008 from carrerenclaves sMany job hunters attending my job search seminars are unfamiliar with it, but 63% of all new jobs were found through contacts last year. Almost 85% of all jobs are never advertised. 85%!! Most of these are good jobs with the better salaries that you seek. A networking technique called ...
Views: 529 - $100K+ Executive Job Search: 7 New Secrets to Finding Your Next Executive Level Position In 90 Days - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2008 from Karen ArmonDoug Compton, a laid off 43-year-old operations executive, was frustrated. His efforts to find a new six-figure executive role had resulted in only two interviews in six months. And, although he's growing his list of contacts, Doug's networking hasn't resulted in any real job leads, either. ...
Views: 635 - Sarah Palin And Job Interviews - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2008 from Andrew RondeauFirst of all, let me start out by saying that this article is merely my observation and opinion, nothing more. Some people are a great interview. They're bright, attractive, articulate, charming and so doggone irressistable you can't help but like them. They make a great first impression, so ...
Views: 1764 - Enhance Your Chance Of Success - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2008 from Andrew RondeauGPS usually stands for "Global Positioning System" But it could stand for "Growth Plan for Success." You need a plan to reach any stage of success, and success usually is a result of personal growth. So what should you consider for your plan: Thinking And Acting Positively Thinking and ...
Views: 1491 - Be On The Lookout For Desk Rage - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2008 from Andrew RondeauAccording to a recent REUTERS article, workplace violence is on the rise. And to find the reason why, one need look no further than the economy. Job cutbacks, home foreclosures and high food and fuel prices are putting a strain on families all over America. Unfortunately, that strain is not ...
Views: 1636 - Managing The Boss - 10 Questions To Ask The Boss - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2008 from Alvah ParkerHow do you manage a boss who seems unapproachable? I had one once. His office door was open but no one ever disturbed him. I was new to the staff but I noticed that he never came out of his office and no one went into it unless he called to invite them. I had a job that no one had had before. I ...
Views: 1549 - Cover Letter For Your Resume - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2008 from Sarika PeriwalWhen you are invited to send your resume, do you do just that? Mail or post your resume and just a resume? What about a covering letter with your resume? Or is that a thing of the past; a mere formality? Well yes and no, a lot of people don’t bother with a covering letter along with their ...
Views: 1322 - Laid Off? Today Is A Brand New Day. - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2008 from Deborah Brown-Volkman, PCCA sudden job loss can be very unsettling, and it makes a person look inside in order to get perspective on their situation. I was a person that was laid off too a few years back, so I know what it is like to not have a job to go to. I feel fortunate, though, that I was building my coaching ...
Views: 993 - The Recruitment Market Place And Why It Sucks - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2008 from Toby MarshallThe recruitment industry may be inefficient and charge huge fees, but it’s only a small industry - surely it can’t cause billions of damage to our society? It does. The damage is caused by market ‘inefficiencies’ or friction. How? 1. It adds huge costs to organisations ...
Views: 737 - Career Success - It Is Better To Compliment Than to Complain For Career Satisfaction - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2008 from Theresa-Maria Napa"Too often we under estimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around." --Leo Buscaglia It is not unheard of to hear tales of unpleasant comments and attitudes in the ...
Views: 816 - Why Hire Recruiters? - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2008 from Toby MarshallRecruiters can be a good option, in certain circumstances, but there are pitfalls to the process. When should you use a recruitment consultant and why? The services of a recruiter are expensive and you want value. The main goal of this article? To ensure value is exactly what you get. So, why ...
Views: 807 - How To Handle Your First Interview - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2008 from Heather EagarYou’re fresh out of college, or have been a stay-at-home mom for years, and are now ready to take on your first job. You’ve turned in multiple applications at various employers, and out of that you’ve secured your first interview. Nail-biting time, right? Not necessarily. The ...
Views: 649 - Focus Like An Olympian - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2008 from Jake TuschinskiThere is no doubt we've been amazed and inspired by the abilities of Olympic athletes of all nations. I was most inspired by Dara Torres, the 41-year-old mom and the oldest female swimmer in Olympic history, who left her fifth Olympics with three silver medals. Staff writers for woWow.com ...
Views: 1361 - Top 10 Questions To Ask your Recruiter - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2008 from Toby MarshallThere are many, many questions you need to ask, to find a good recruiter. Ask them the hard questions. After all, these are the people who are going to find the individuals who will drive your organisation forward. Would you give that task to just anyone? Ask them: 1. Will you personally run ...
Views: 939 - Defining What Makes A Great Person: The Little Known Truth About Star Employees - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2008 from Toby MarshallHow many times has a recruiter told you that they have “good employees” for you? And how many times have you found that to actually be true? The next time a recruitment firm (who knows little about your company or your job) offers to send you a “great employee”, ask them ...
Views: 813 - The Nine Factors That Attract The Best Candidates - Passive Or Active - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2008 from Toby MarshallRecruitment has become tougher these days, especially attracting the more elusive Generation X and Y employees that everyone seems to want and who seem to be in scarcity. There are nine factors that will help to attract the most suitable candidates for any role. They are: 1. Job match. Is it ...
Views: 692 - Nursing Careers - Future And Prospects - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2008 from Sophia PetersWhat is the future of nursing careers? Predictions are that in 10 or 20 years, it will look nothing like it does today! With new technologies and drugs, changes in insurance and health care policies, and the shortage in nurses, the profession will have to reinvest itself. Many nursing ...
Views: 1647 - The Eight Steps To Building Your Powerful Employer Brand - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2008 from Toby MarshallEmployer branding is becoming increasingly important in strategic decisions. There are several global trends driving the increase, and some may require you to rethink your employer brand. Many of these trends are the same as those driving the global move toward Free Agents, or people who ...
Views: 729 - IT Degree Programs - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2008 from adam effielThese days, businesses are getting global as well as more and more complex, and information technology is the backbone of most of the companies. As a result, there is a high demand for proficient and well-trained IT professionals. Thereby, pursuing an information technology degree will help to ...
Views: 738 - Automotive Training Schools - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2008 from adam effielIf you are interested in building a career in the diesel, auto and auto body industry, then all you need is to get enrolled in an automotive training school. These kinds of schools help you to learn the basic rules of maintenance and also auto repair procedures. The programs offered by such ...
Views: 866 - Administration Careers For Leaders - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2008 from Kelli SmithAdministrators lead business, educational, health care, and non-profit organizations to success. They're often individuals who are dedicated to ensuring employee productivity, budgetary responsibility, and program implementation across a wide range of industries. Whether the organization ...
Views: 930 - Get Creative With Applied Arts And Design - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2008 from Kelli SmithWhere can a degree in applied arts and design take you? Graduates working in the field can be found in the world's top fashion houses, Fortune 500 companies, respected architectural firms, and more. Pursuing a degree in applied arts and design can be a smart way to combine your artistic ability ...
Views: 879 - Get Serious With Business School - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2008 from Kelli SmithWant to get ahead in business? An education may be on your horizon. Whether you're interested in sales, marketing, entrepreneurship, managerial positions, or another focus entirely, formal training in business has you covered. The business world is vast, which means you can find a niche that ...
Views: 795 - High-Tech Digital Design Degrees - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2008 from Kelli SmithWhether you know it or not, digital design plays a huge role in your daily life. The street signs you see every day, logos of small and large businesses, and even the food in your refrigerator is stamped, imprinted, and marked with the work of digital artists. Design used to be a pen-and-paper ...
Views: 821 - How TQuickly Get To The Essence Of Your Employer Brand - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2008 from Toby Marshall"If your employees love working for your company and buy into your employer brand, they will be your best advertising." Nigel Barcham. So, you know that your employer brand is important, and you’ve committed to understanding more about it, developing yours and appealing to the great ...
Views: 712 - Stop Leaking Leads: Lead Retention - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2008 from Rich LevinDefinition Lead Retention is your system for staying in contact with the people whose contact information you have captured and that you stay in touch with until you decide to discard them or until they do business with you. This includes what we call 100% lead follow up. The Need and the ...
Views: 967 - The Skills And Scripts Of Effective Lead Conversion - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2008 from Rich LevinDefinition Lead conversion is the set of communication skills and verbiage that turns your contact with leads into buyers and sellers appointments. What Gets Measured Gets Done When we discussed the first two elements of Lead Management, Lead Generation and Lead Contact, we gave you a measure ...
Views: 1217 - A Critical Habit In Your Real Estate Career: Lead Contact - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2008 from Rich LevinDefinition This is the process by which you consistently contact the leads that you generate. Simple yet Profound When I ask an Agent the question, “Do you contact all of the Web leads you generate?” Most Agents tell me that they do not. Do you follow up on all the ad calls and sign call ...
Views: 846 - Your Real Estate Life Blood: Lead Generation - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2008 from Rich LevinDefinition This is your ability to find buyers and sellers and to motivate them to come to you. Research Results We have done extensive research on this every year in several markets across North America to discover the most lucrative sources of leads. The following 2005 results of that ...
Views: 984 - Why You Need To Build A Pipeline Of People - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2008 from Toby MarshallIn this new world of Free Agents, successful organisations need a strong and small core group of talent while they get more of the work done by tapping large pools of fluid talent. So what is a Free Agent? In the business world, your best employees are typically Free Agents—they are most ...
Views: 702 - Benefits Of Jobs On Mobile - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2008 from S.C. MishraTo understand the true benefits of a mobile job search, one must go back in time to an era long before the internet and mobiles came into existence. Imagine¦ The Stone/ Ice Age I am not so caught up with Walt Disney take on history as of yet and do not which came first, but one thing I ...
Views: 922 - The Training Paradox: Train Them And They're More Valuable to Me and My Competitors! - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2008 from Toby MarshallTraining is a paradox. If you train your staff, they are not just more valuable to you, they are also more valuable to your competitors. Once they have your training, maybe they will simply leave. The Solution: • Hire those who learn fast • Use just-in-time training For years ...
Views: 2346 - Your Jobs in Health Care Search Starts Here! - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2008 from Bill StevensHi, and welcome to what will probably be many articles about careers in the healthcare industry. This article is designed to give you an overview of the basics of the somewhat embattled US healthcare system. This is not an exhaustive review of the entire industry, but it should give someone ...
Views: 990 - If You're Looking for Nursing Jobs, LPN or RN Jobs This is the Place to Start! - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2008 from Bill StevensLooking for nursing jobs, LPN jobs or RN jobs?? No better place to start than right here! Less than a decade ago, people who were enrolling in nursing school were being told that they were crazy. They were told that the job was brutal, and that there simply were no jobs out there for nurses ...
Views: 1344 - Human Services Gets The Nod As A Dynamic Profession - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2008 from Kelli SmithFrom child welfare to outreach social work, personal care to vocational rehabilitation, the human services industry is more meaningful to our world now than it has ever been. Find out why this career option earns high marks from new graduates and mid-career changers alike. Human Services Career ...
Views: 781 - Counseling Careers Mean Stability And Opportunity - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2008 from Kelli SmithA recent report lists professionals in counseling and social work as the eighth most sought after U.S. job candidates, enjoying a median annual salary of between $35,000 and $45,000. This unique fusion of grounded scientific knowledge and passionate human interaction is fast becoming the career ...
Views: 1054 - Child & Adolescent Mental Health: The Right Career At The Right Time - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2008 from Kelli SmithAccording to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, an estimated two-thirds of the young people who need mental health services aren't getting them. The time is now for a career in child and adolescent mental health. Mental Health Career Profile Establish and maintain ...
Views: 748 - Behavioral Sciences: One Degree, Many Job Options - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2008 from Kelli SmithWhat Exactly Are the Behavioral Sciences? The behavioral sciences fall somewhere between social sciences and natural sciences, absorbing some components of each. It's a big category, so it typically gets broken down into two smaller ones: Neural-Decision Sciences and Social-Communication ...
Views: 1068 - 80% Of Job Seekers Only Read The Headlines. Do Your Job Ad Headlines Attract The Right Individuals? - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2008 from Toby MarshallThink back over your recent recruitment campaigns. Did your ads always attract the high quality candidates that you were hoping for, with the right skills for the job? Your headlines play a large part in attracting people to your ads. Your headlines should not be an afterthought – ...
Views: 866 - Looking For Jobs In Nursing? Start Here! - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2008 from Bill StevensLooking for jobs in nursing? No better place to start than right here! Not even 10 years ago, enrollees into nursing programs were called crazy for a number of reasons- the job was (is still) difficult, and there was a shortage of jobs in nursing for all of the RN training school graduates out ...
Views: 873 - Three Simple Ways To Get Job Satisfaction Out of a Job You Hate - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2008 from Alvah ParkerJob satisfaction seems like a dream to some. It is amazing to me how many people really hate the job that they have. Feeling stuck can really make you feel depressed and discouraged. It is difficult to find a way out. If you are someone who is unhappy at his/her current job, try making a ...
Views: 686 - Can Your Kid Change A Light Bulb? - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2008 from John FrezadosIs your kid flunking out of school? Is he (or she) completely disinterested in almost everything to do with academics? Are you (and everyone else) almost certain that he is destined to be a bum (or at least bum-like)? Not so fast now! Just when you were sure that he wouldn’t amount to anything ...
Views: 1479 - Free Work at Home Job - Want To Last Longer Than 3 Weeks? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2008 from Jeff CasmerThe average home-based worker will lose their free work at home job within 3 weeks. Free work at home jobs are highly competitive and most candidates lack the most essential skill needed to keep their job the ability to network like a madman. Its important to understand that free work at home ...
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