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- Change Your Future - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2007 from Deborah Brown-Volkman, PCCAre you focused on the past or the potential your future holds? Many people can’t let go of something that happened a long time ago. Maybe it was a conversation you had, or didn’t have. Maybe it was a project you should have taken, or one that you let pass by. Maybe it was something you said on ...
Views: 1018 - Employee Productivity Equals Making Work Fun - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2007 from Bogdan NedelcuYes, we know: “Business first, fun last," but if you don't enjoy your job and co-workers are suffering from terminal professionalism, will that create a highly productive, successful environment? Taking our jobs seriously and ourselves lightly is the key to making fun of work. We all ...
Views: 632 - Understanding Is Not Enough - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2007 from Gary DirenfeldUnderstanding Is Not Enough In the course of normal childhood behaviour, children misbehave. When they do, some parents opt to clarify the expectation of appropriate behaviour and seek to hold the child accountable. If the child misbehaves again, the child may receive a consequence such as time ...
Views: 830 - Death By Overwork - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2007 from Barry MaherThe Japanese have a word for death by overwork: Karoshi. A recent survey said 40 percent of all Japanese workers fear that they will actually work themselves to death. Karoshi is not my idea of success. Sure, I talk about “Never Settling for Success,” but that’s not a prescription for ...
Views: 918 - Online Bachelor's Degree; Pulling Your Own Strings - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2007 from Terje EllingsenFor several years the traditional institutions of higher learning each had a unique size and a unique approach to teaching. That same variation can now be found among the institutes offering the accredited online bachelor's degree. Those providers of virtual classrooms give themselves a lot of ...
Views: 798 - Think And Grow Rich And Become Like Those You Associate With - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2007 from Lorraine RoachWhen a group of individual brains are coordinated and function in harmony, the increased energy created through that alliance, becomes available to every individual brain in the group. Most people would agree that a shared interest, bond, or meeting of the minds on a particular subject or ...
Views: 1578 - To Be Or Not To Be A Successful Temp - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Todd HicksAre you interested in being employed in the consulting industry? Do you want to work for an employment agency? I will teach you how to be a successful temp. The first thing you must do is develop marketable job skills. Many employment agencies want you to be highly proficient with Microsoft ...
Views: 590 - Substitute Teacher Tips: Student Organization - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Connie LimonManaging your classroom refers to: • Organizing students • Space • Time • And materials You want to organize all the above in order to maximize effective teaching and student learning. Since you are a substitute teacher, the permanent teacher probably has already done quite a bit of ...
Views: 2058 - Are You A Martyr To Your Job? - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Marilyn TellezARE YOU A MARTYR TO YOUR JOB? I believe anyone reading this article knows or has known about job martyrs. Maybe you are one. My definition of a martyr is one who has A calling to become sacrificial to a purpose that is larger than themselves. Being a job martyr is common. Many people keep a ...
Views: 1248 - A Substitute Teacher’s Bag Of Tricks - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2007 from Connie LimonYou really need to keep a bag of tricks at all times, and keep adding to the bag as time goes on. A substitute teacher’s bag of tricks is a collection of materials you can use in class when students need something extra to do, or gets restless, or you use all the permanent teacher left behind ...
Views: 3854 - Are Too Many Job Paths Good Or Bad? - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2007 from Marilyn TellezARE TOO MANY JOB PATHS GOOD OR BAD? I recently had a conversation with two professionals who had resigned From their jobs. She had resigned in 2003, he in 2005. What was interesting about our conversation was that they were both TALKING ABOUT their job choices. Nothing was said in the ...
Views: 1223 - How To Get A Pay Raise And Increase Your Salary In 30 Days - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2007 from Tim RosanelliDo you need more money? Do you have debts to pay? Would you like to contribution more to your retirement? Are you sick and tired of the same cost of living raise? One of the best answers to improving your financial picture is merely to make more money. The easiest way to make more money is to ...
Views: 1949 - Workplace no-nos - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2007 from Uttam ChakrabortyWhile it’s easy to realise that hard work, motivation and enthusiasm may help get you ahead in the workplace, it’s often harder to identify the many ‘workplace no-nos’ that could severely hinder career progression. Read on to find out about some of the more common things ...
Views: 3903 - Standing Apart as a Home-Based Job Applicant - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2007 from Melissa BrewerA job with a home-based call center or other virtual employer is an enviable position. It’s important to realize that a desire and ability to work from home is NOT considered a skill by potential employers. Home-based employers are looking for good workers that fit their company’s ...
Views: 642 - Homeshoring Brings Legitimate Work-at-Home Jobs Into American Homes - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2007 from Melissa BrewerImagine a commute that is just down the hallway, a few minutes from your favorite gourmet coffeepot and the Monday morning news. You plug in your headset to the phone, boot your computer, and begin taking calls for your client. After 30 minutes of call time, you move on to a scheduled break to ...
Views: 1962 - Get Noticed: Branding your Personal Image - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2007 from Caroline ThayWhy should I bother with professional image? Whether you like it or not, people form an opinion about you at work and treat you a certain way based on that perception. Some of the benefits of a personal image branding include increase career mobility, increase recognition and visibility within ...
Views: 637 - Is Your Cover Letter Fast Food Or Five Star? - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2007 from Heather EagarIf you’ve been job hunting for some time now, you probably have come to the realization that it’s a jungle out there. It’s a jungle with lots of job seekers vying for the exact positions that you are seeking. You have the experience, education and achievements that warrant an ...
Views: 1120 - Networking Made Easy - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Caroline ThayNetworking can be intimidating and frustrating when one does not know how to network. Introvert professionals are more likely to be affected than extrovert people. If this description fits you, don’t worry, there is hope. You don’t have to totally give up on social encounters. The purpose of ...
Views: 529 - The Prettiest Addiction You Might Have - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2007 from Madan TripathyThe Prettiest Addiction You Might Have Madan Mohan Tripathy I was terribly shocked (but not surprised) when I heard that my elder cousin A. B. Dwivedi, Head of Works in a factory near Kanpur in U.P. suffered a stroke in the works premises while supervising an urgent Capital Repair work and ...
Views: 796 - Ways To Avoid Complaints from Human Resources - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2007 from Ellie SchneiderWhen working in an office with other people you have to learn to get along, no one wants to be the odd person in the office. Here are some tips that will help you get along with your fellow co workers, and keep you on the boss's good side. Disturbing the Peace: The biggest complaint in any ...
Views: 873 - Inspirational Storytelling Power - A Leadership Development Tool - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from Doug StevensonAs the waiters cleared the dessert plates from the banquet tables, Joanne, the VP of Sales, stepped to the podium and began the annual meeting. The CEO, Jeff Carlson, could feel the heat building under his collar. He wiped his sweaty palms on the linen napkin and took another sip of water to wet ...
Views: 1762 - Lost Job? 6 Secrets Of What To Do Now - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2007 from Charles BreedingYou might not believe this, but I’ve worked for six companies in the last six years. Some of you might respond, “You can’t keep a job, huh, Charlie?” You might be right, and that’s why I’m self-employed now. Honestly, it’s not something that I’m proud of, and I somewhat rationalize two ...
Views: 3502(1 vote) - Working With Senior Leadership Survival Kit - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2007 from Caroline ThayAs you move up the corporate ladder, less of your job will be task-oriented. You will spend more and more time interacting with senior leaders and raising up future leaders of the organization. Interaction with senior leadership is different from daily interactions with your coworkers. There ...
Views: 835 - Ten Career Skills To Keep You Employable In The 21st Century - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2007 from Karla BrandauMost people drive through life looking in their rearview mirror and judging the future by the past. They have a really good view of where they have been and mistakenly think the future will be similar to the past as they make decisions based on their previous experiences. Even though past ...
Views: 952 - Private Investigation Course - What Every Student Needs To Know - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2007 from Dean CaporellaOne of the best ways to get into a private investigation course is to book through a school system which offers training through services such as GES. GES is basically the service which provides the content for the courses however, it's the college or universities which administer them. It's ...
Views: 704 - Automated Medical Office Receptionist Is Everyone's Good Friend - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2007 from Andy PressIf you run a medical practice, you know that an automated medical office receptionist can be everyone’s good friend! She can be good helper to doctors as a low-cost backup receptionist that works 24/7. She can be well-liked by patients as they no-longer hit voice mail box or being put on ...
Views: 823 - A Mouse Can Help You Recruit - 194,350 Recruiters Cannot Be Wrong? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2007 from Kevin RogersA progressive bunch of recrooters pooled in 50 person years of global talent sourcing experience with the objective of asking and answering one essential recruitment question: How to produce targeted results, in quick time, and not cost an arm and a leg. The flood gates opened gallons of ...
Views: 504 - Business Casualty 2: In-Your-Face Dressing - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2007 from Sandy DumontBusiness Casualty 2: In-Your-Face Dressing By Dress for Success Expert, Sandy Dumont Business Casualty: The dot-com revolution brought with it a new dress code as young millionaires with more money than style decreed suits were dead and ties were an abomination. It was the birth of ...
Views: 2327 - Can You Be Yourself At Work? - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2007 from Alvah ParkerWho do you get to be every day at work? Can you be your authentic self or do you need to change your behavior to fit the expectations of your environment? Oh sure, we all do change somewhat when we work. You dress in a particular way that perhaps is different from what you prefer, your ...
Views: 763 - Private Investigator Career - Tips To Gain P.I. Experience - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2007 from Dean CaporellaStarting a private investigator career means doing a little "leg work" on your part if you are really serious about joining the growing legion of sleuths worldwide. In the US alone, the private investigation industry continues to spiral in an upward trend and one of the reasons is simply ...
Views: 1130 - Take Your Accelerated College Degree Online - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2007 from Terje EllingsenEnough is enough; you are sick and tired of working like an underdog watching youngsters with no skills whatsoever pass you by just because they are waiving a piece of paper containing the word "degree". No it's finally your turn, which simply mean; I wanna get out of this. I want the best job ...
Views: 1006 - Career Planning: Are You following A Planned Career Path Or Simply A Series Of Jobs? - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2007 from John GrothEvaluate Your Career planning: Are you following a planned career path or simply a series of jobs? Successfully managing your own career is critical for your financial and personal well being. Yet it is rarely pursued on a strategic or informed basis. Career planning, particularly in the ...
Views: 623 - Take A Side Job For The Sake Of Your Career - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2007 from Heather EagarWhen was the last time you looked at your life and said, “How in the world did I get here?” A month ago? Last week? This morning? Sometimes you can wonder that in a good way as if you’ve had a great fortune in love, life and work. Other times, it’s not thought of in such ...
Views: 703 - How To Engage Your Audience - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2007 from Joan Curtis"I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand." The premise of learning is experiencing and doing. Participants come into a learning environment with the expectation that they will be engaged in a learning experience. All too often, the instructor or workshop leader, ...
Views: 9390 - 3 Ways To Use Information Referral Services For Marketing - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2007 from JD StratisThe key reason that commercial enterprise proprietors do not acquire adequate high quality business referrals? Because they don't ask, or ask properly, that's number one! Information referral services are stagnant for many companies because many business owners and their sales reps are simply ...
Views: 992 - Tips For Employers: Stay In Touch With Summer Interns Throughout The School Year - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2007 from Sylvia HendersonYou spend all that time and money bringing in and training your summer interns to be productive and to learn. Why end the relationship once the summer is over? Here are eight ways to maintain intern relations and stay in touch with summer interns throughout the school year. 1. Use electronic ...
Views: 1718 - How To Use Hypnotic Persuasion For Job Interviews - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2007 from Rintu BasuSo you’ve been invited to attend an interview. You’re both excited and nervous – this is your dream job. If you are like most people then attending an interview is a very hit and miss affair. You either have a good interview or a bad one and very often you are not sure which. It’s merely a gut ...
Views: 911 - Pros And Cons Regarding A Civil Engineering Degree Online - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2007 from Terje EllingsenIf you consider to take a civil engineering degree online you are probably among one of the smartest group of people. With the ongoing development and fast changes in technology nowadays, civil engineering jobs will never be boring; there will always take place new advancements in technology, ...
Views: 1403 - Quittine Real Estate - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2007 from Dane SmithAs the real estate market slows alot of realtors have been leaving the real estate profession. This article goes through a few reasons why leaving might be a smart idea. I read a post recently where a real estate agent was posting about whether they should leave the real estate profession. ...
Views: 852 - Career Development: Recommended Reading To Make The Most of Your Career - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2007 from Mary Gormandy WhiteNo matter where you are in your career, you can always benefit from keeping up with the latest literature related to career and professional development. Whether you would benefit from learning how to land the job of your dreams, how to get a promotion, or just how to function more effectively ...
Views: 1149 - Cover Letter Mistake #3: Call Me Because I Won't Call You - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2007 from Heather EagarThe last paragraph of your cover letter can be very powerful. How you end it could leave a lasting impression with the employer – good or bad. So before you sign off using your typical, “Please call me at your earliest convenience to set up an interview” kind of mumbo-jumbo, ...
Views: 947 - Working With Resentful Employees - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2007 from Marie CooperIt’s happened! You got that new management job! You are excited and enthusiastic about the challenges you face, but you are confident about the impact you are going to make. Then you meet your nemesis: your direct report. The one who wanted your job but didn’t get it. And they ...
Views: 4886 - Transition To Your Position - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2007 from Derrick HayesTransition to your Position Encouragement Speaker Derrick Hayes info@encouragementspeaker.com How did I get here? Why do I do the things I do? These are two important questions that we sometimes never look into. Are you a freshman that will next year be a sophomore or a senior getting ready ...
Views: 1298 - Successful Managers Don't Hold On To Information - They Share It! - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2007 from Andrew RondeauIt has been said, "If you give, you shall receive". This saying is often used to refer to giving of your time, your effort, your money or other material things before you can reasonably expect to receive any of these things from others. All of these things can be very valuable, but one of the ...
Views: 563 - Cover Letter Mistake #2: Who Are You and Why Should I Interview You? - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2007 from Heather EagarHave you ever been reading some piece of literature and as you’re reading you realize you have no idea what the point of the whole piece actually is? It’s very annoying and you’re likely not to read another word because you feel like you’ve already wasted your time. Have ...
Views: 603 - Private Investigator Training - Why You Need P.I. Training To Earn Big! - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2007 from Dean CaporellaThe increase in the need for private investigators is perhaps a reflection on today's society however, the good news is if it's a field you're interested in then with private investigator training, you could be a part of a growing an exciting industry. The ability to earn good to excellent ...
Views: 873 - Career Descriptions: Bill And Account Collectors - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2007 from Connie LimonDescription of Position The Bill and Account Collectors keep records of accounts overdue. Their main function is to collect payment on accounts overdue. Job Duties Bill and Account Collectors locate and notify customers of delinquent accounts either by telephone or letter. If a customer has ...
Views: 984 - Do I Need a Mentor Coach? How To Make Hiring A Mentor Coach Your Highest-Return Investment! - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2007 from Ann StrongWhen you partner with a mentor coach, you receive four investments in one. Your mentor coach will facilitate your: • Personal development • Coaching mastery • Marketing and sales competency • Self-employment and entrepreneurial learning Let’s look at each one individually. Personal ...
Views: 888 - Maintaining Control In The Classroom Is A Key To Success As A Substitute Teacher - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2007 from Connie LimonOne of your greatest responsibilities working as a substitute teacher is to maintain control of the classroom. Some of your days will only be maintaining control of the classroom. Preparation for this task is essential for successful classroom control. This preparation includes: • The way ...
Views: 807 - Little Things Count Most in Getting a Job - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2007 from William CottringerLittle Things Count Most in Getting a Job By Bill Cottringer. A long time ago I discovered an extremely useful concept called perturbation point, or just "P" point for short. These are the little critical things you can do to get the biggest results. The following checklist has the little ...
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