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- Your Image: Dealing from Strength Empowers - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2007 from Sandy DumontArticle by Expert Image Consultant, Sandy Dumont Your Image: Dealing from Strength Empowers Change your image, change your life! We all aspire to deal from strength when it comes to business. We take courses to improve our skills, and we get better with experience. My clients often write to ...
Views: 1146 - Enhance Your Career: 3 Simple Strategic Tips for Improving Your Career Plan - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2007 from Yun Siang LongSo you want to enhance your career. You are on a look out for what you can do to greatly impact your career path. Are there simple strategies that you can implement that can immediately have a positive influence on your career? If there are, what are they? The answer is – yes, there are ...
Views: 1607 - Signs Your Resume Has Gone Bad - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2007 from Heather EagarIf you’ve ever been in the position to review resumes and cover letters, then you know there are some funky ones out there. But what really makes a resume a bad resume? It goes on and on and on… Resumes, as a rule, should not be longer than two pages. Yes, there are exceptions but ...
Views: 646 - Finding Happiness at Work, part 1 - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2007 from alex blackwellSummer may not be over until another couple of weeks, but with the Labor Day holiday in the United States behind us, now is the time many of us turn our attention from the relaxing and slower pace of the summer season to the more structured and focused time of when our children go back to school ...
Views: 981 - Getting English Jobs in China - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2007 from Rajesh TavakariAll over the world, individuals who are not capable of speaking the English language find time to learn it. This is due to a lot of reasons, mostly for business purposes and for educational purposes. On the other hand, most non-American citizens study the language because they want to make their ...
Views: 830 - An Overview about Teaching English in China - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2007 from Rajesh TavakariWhile it is possible for you to obtain a teaching profession within your own country, your opportunity in other countries is also vast. This goes for countries which are looking for native English speakers to teach their students the language. Among these worldwide countries is China. There are ...
Views: 612 - Easy Tips To Be A Private Investigator - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2007 from Dean CaporellaSo you want to be a private investigator and are wondering where is the best place to start. That's easy, by doing some research. Times are changing and the private investigation business has certainly changed with them. The internet has been responsible for this change but it has also opened ...
Views: 1085 - What Makes Your Job Search Go 'Round - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2007 from Heather EagarIt’s no secret: your job search can be a drag. And it can be very draining on your psyche. Maybe if we go in-depth to see what really is all involved in a job search and what it entails, it’ll help you gain perspective. The Mental Preparation Yep, you have to be in the right frame ...
Views: 619 - Wish Upon A Star - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2007 from Deborah Brown-Volkman, PCCWhat are you wishing for in your career? More money? Recognition? Work/life balance? A new job or career? A wish is something that you long for or desire. Wishes can be big like wanting a major change in your career or small like having fewer meetings to attend. Wishes are good because they ...
Views: 1084 - Getting Along in the Office: Being Friends with Co-Workers and Employees - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2007 from Ruth HaagYou probably spend as many hours at work as you do awake at home. Thus, you spend as much time with your co-workers as with your family. It is nice to be able to tell people at work important things that are going on at home. Sometimes it is nice to gain the insight of a co-worker about a ...
Views: 1475 - Be Paid What You Are Worth - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2007 from Kelli SmithEarning the salary you deserve seems like it should be fairly straightforward. Get the right degree, have the right experience, land a good job and earn the going rate for your type of position, right? Well, not exactly. Two people who hold the same position in the same company may, in fact, ...
Views: 729 - Criminal Background Check and Hiring a Nanny - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2007 from Drew MontalbanA background check may be able to assist you in many ways. From screening employees to people search, a background check can be very convenient. In this case, one way to better assist judgment and sensitive decisions such as hiring a nanny or a care taker is a criminal background check. ...
Views: 689 - Numerology, Astrology & Handwriting Analysis – Career Timing & Personal Strengths & Weaknesses - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2007 from Scott & Stephen PetulloAn anxious client asked us if he would get a new job soon and if he was destined to be out of work for a while. He wanted to know when he would find a great new job. We told him the following and it will give you an idea of the mechanics of predictive work, along with some insight about ...
Views: 2232 - Toot Your Own Horn! - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2007 from Lorraine CohenA few months ago my good friend Dale Kurow came on my radio show to talk about “Positioning Yourself for a Promotion”. We discussed specific steps people can take to position themselves to get noticed for a promotion. To lay the groundwork for a promotion, she talked about the importance of ...
Views: 970 - Private Investigation Jobs - Where To Look? - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2007 from Dean CaporellaSo you've just completed an intensive course on becoming a private investigator and now you want to get out in the real world and use your new found skills. Where do you search for private investigation jobs? Seriously, if you are at this stage and have no idea about how to get a P.I. job you ...
Views: 827 - A Career Built on Character - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2007 from Bill Tyler"Personality can open doors, but only character can keep them open." ~Elmer G. Letterman "The best job goes to the person who can get the job done without coming up with excuses or passing the buck" ~Napolean Hill What About Politics? Political Astuteness is something that you may not learn ...
Views: 1485 - Accessing the Inner Observer Meditation Exercise - by Sit quietly with your eyes closed. Take time off from thinking about anything. Just be yourself. Don't identify your mind with any particular problems or thought. Don't do anything. Continue to sit comfortably, appreciating whatever comes to mind. If you have a strong thought, even a gripping ...
Views: 3779 - Confessions of an Internet Newbie - by "Let's see... I've got a website I poured my heart and soul into. Although I make improvements to it all the time, and it's always in a state of "never done," I'm pleased with my creation...."
As time and labor consuming as website creating is, getting the darn thing up and functional is only ...
Views: 937 - Get Paid in Multiple Ways for Your Expertise - by Whether or not you have formal credentials, if you have years of experience in your line of work, you may be able to cash in on these four innovative ways of delivering your expertise. For each option below, I've provided two links for learning more.
1. Expert Witness
A number of authors ...
Views: 1362 - Want a Livelihood -- and a Life -- You Can Love? How to Turn Your Dream Into Reality in Five Minutes a Day and Other Tips for Ti - by You've already made up your mind that there has to be more to life than careers, cubicles, and commuting. Yet, the prospect of making a major life change when you're already feeling caught between a "clock and a hard place," feels overwhelming.
On the off-chance you don't win the lottery, your ...
Views: 919 - 10 Steps to Escaping the Job World and Creating the Life You Really Want - by Copyright, Valerie Young, Changing Course Newsletter
1. GET THE POINT - OF LIFE, THAT IS. How many of us will look back in our old age and wish we'd gone to more meetings or put in more overtime. The point? Despite pressure to "play it safe" by sticking with your day job ("...but dear, you ...
Views: 1079 - How to Make An Extra $4,000 A Month With Homemade Books & Tapes -- A FREE Book Excerpt - by Introduction
Welcome to "How to Make An Extra $1,000 A Month With Homemade Books & Tapes".
In this program you'll learn a simple system for taking information you already know or have access to and turning it into more money, clients or publicity for yourself and your business.
This program ...
Views: 941 - Brand Your Brilliance™ - by Most people think nothing of putting on their T-shirt with the distinctive "swoosh" on the sleeve, grabbing their "Starbucks" travel mug or jumping in their car with the "see-I've made-it" icon on the trunk. Yet, few have ever considered using the power of "brand think" to build their ...
Views: 1717(1 vote) - Energy Drains: What Are You Putting Up With? - by Lots of things can drain our energy, often without our awareness. Even seemingly insignificant things like a scuffed shoe, an unwritten thank-you note, or a stack of papers on our desk all use up precious energy by distracting and annoying us each day. As a life coach, I¡¯ve found that found ...
Views: 1002 - Design A Day in Your Ideal Day - by One of the biggest mistakes people make is trying to design their lives around their careers. It really works much better the other way around: Start by designing your ideal life, and then figure out what sort of work will support it.
Here's how to get started...
Imagine what a day in your ...
Views: 1221 - STIR UP THE MAGIC IN YOUR LIFE - by Amazing things happen when we start to follow our dreams. Our lives begin to open up and evolve in ways that are even better than we imagined. Unexpected ideas, opportunities, or solutions seems to appear just as we need them, making our journey feel more effortless...and more exciting.
I call ...
Views: 1033 - Design Your Ideal Life - by One of the biggest mistakes people make is trying to design their lives around their careers. It really works much better the other way around: Start by designing your ideal life, and then figure out what sort of work will support it.
Here's how to get started...
Imagine what a day in your ...
Views: 2973 - Planning Principles - by The old adage reminds us that “People don’t plan to fail but a lot of people do fail to plan.” During a war, we find a tank operator and a general. Which function is more important? It is probably the general, at least in this sense. One can be the best tank operator on the line, get out there ...
Views: 901 - 10 Questions for Career Changers - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2007 from Alvah ParkerAre you to change jobs or careers? For some the move is to find work that is more fulfilling so that you will be happier. For others it may a step toward taking more of a leadership role. Whatever your reasons for the career change, you’ll want to do some self discovery work. These ten ...
Views: 701 - How Awful Deals Can Help Your Business - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2007 from Jordan MeerHow AwfulDeals.com can help YOUR business! “A wise man learns from the mistakes of others” How many times have awful deals infected your company, staff or customers? How many times have you felt “I wish I knew in advance?” AwfulDeals.com is a Training Tool. You and your employees can learn ...
Views: 713 - Old Job – Blue Collar, New Job – Home Based Business - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2007 from Michael J KohnJob Security, Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow... Will your good job last – or do you believe that you will find a good job that will last for years to come. You’ve read about job growth and new jobs, but what about the jobs that are being lost. The new jobs are mostly lumped into a "service ...
Views: 964 - Joe "MrFire" Vitale As One Of The Speakers At The Super Seminar 2001 - by All of you probably have had some episode in your life, when you felt so excited about the things you were going to hear. Exactly this kind of feeling took hold on me when Joe "MrFire" Vitale started his speech on The Super Seminar 2001 in Atlanta. For as much as I know, there is no one among ...
Views: 1131 - Abusing the Market - by Even the most devout proponents of free marketry and hidden hand theories acknowledge the existence of market failures, market imperfections and inefficiencies in the allocation of economic resources. Some of these are the results of structural problems, others of an accumulation of historical ...
Views: 926 - Dividing the Loot - by “Even in modern times, in most cases husbands and wives differ in their potential for acquiring property. In separation of property, husbands and wives owning property and dealing with each other will be in the same position as unmarried adults. There are, however, grounds for distinguishing ...
Views: 1168 - Pearls of Wisdom for Your Career - by Most of us-regardless of age, color or sex-want successful careers. We build our minds and values as we find our passion and discover what it takes to become successful, how to get success and how to keep it. Our minds decide the quality of our lives.
Often, I hear people say, "This isn't the ...
Views: 816 - How To Write Little Tiny AdWords Ads That Bring Giant-Sized Profits - by It seems to be a phenomenon. You try Google AdWords Select, your ad gets “disapproved” by the powers that be at Google, you count your losses and give up. It doesn’t have to be that way.
There are two primary factors to succeeding at Google AdWords. The first is getting the right keywords. The ...
Views: 945 - Industry Pro Interview: Insider Secrets To Building Your PR Campaign - by Todd Brabender of Spread The News Public Relations was kind enough to answer some burning questions most small business owners have about public relations, press releases and gaining media attention.
As a nationally recognized TV producer/reporter, Todd knows first hand what it takes to get ...
Views: 895 - Creating Change - by In this, the inaugural issue of our transitions newsletter for our internet-wide audience, I would like to address the fundamental theme of creating change. Most people want some things to change in their lives. However, how many people are successful in actually bringing about significant and ...
Views: 833 - BUSINESS ON PURPOSE - by One of the megatrends of the 90s is home based small businesses. Millions are finding new levels of independence and freedom from being their own boss. Unfortunately, many new business owners also are finding that working for themselves isn't always as rewarding or fulfilling as it could be. ...
Views: 734 - Spiritual Problem-Solving: Making divine lemonade and other useful strategies - by Even the most successful or spiritually-attuned people encounter problems. They just don't let them remain problems for long. Their swift resolution or turn-around of a problem sets them apart from the not-so-successful. If you'd rather be sipping lemonade than pulling out your hair, then employ ...
Views: 878 - 9 Ways to Get an MCSE or CNE Without Wasting $5000+ - by 1. Buy good certification books.
Yes, I know how thick they are – the tests do cover that much material, so what can you do? A teacher is not going to talk that much without wearing out their throat, so in the final analysis you are going to spend a lot of time reading and studying those books ...
Views: 921 - Continuing Education Requirements: Plan Ahead to Avoid the Last Minute Rush! - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2007 from Mary Gormandy WhiteHave you completed your continuing education requirements yet this year? If you have, congratulations on planning ahead! If not, now is the time to start looking for classes so that you don’t find yourself scrambling for hours at the last minute. Waiting until the last minute to take care of ...
Views: 1076 - The Medical Transcriptionist Procedure for Flagging - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2007 from Connie LimonFlagging a medical report is necessary when a Medical Transcriptionist leaves a blank or has some other question about a report. It is important to learn and follow the department or employer’s policy for handling questionable dictation. Most employers insist that their Medical ...
Views: 3070 - The Amazing Power of Deliberate Focus - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2007 from Barbara GiamancoIsn’t it amazing how masterful we can become at denial, procrastination, and avoidance, constantly making excuses for why we aren’t accomplishing the goals WE SAY WE WANT! A lot of energy gets wasted in this department. Usually there is far more talking and not enough doing. Far from ...
Views: 1455 - Medical Transcriptionist’s Role with Medical Report Formats and Style - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2007 from Connie LimonMedical report formats and styles vary according to your location. The examination portion of a routine History and Physical report might be transcribed in block paragraph form or with indentations, hanging paragraphs, with subheadings in all capitals, or subheadings in upper and lowercase ...
Views: 1782 - Negotiating a Flexible Work Arrangement - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2007 from Lori LongNegotiating flexible work such as reduced hours, a shift in schedule or an opportunity to work from home could lead to less stress and more time for your family or other personal pursuits. Unfortunately, not all companies have policies or practices in place to support working with flexibility. ...
Views: 1274 - Are You In The Wrong Job? Ask Yourself These 7 Key Questions: - by Have you ever stopped to ask yourself if you are in the wrong job? Too many times people go to school, get a job in their chosen field and end up spending the bulk of their adult working life feeling miserable. Here are seven questions to get you thinking about how well-matched you are to your ...
Views: 723 - Four Reasons to Quit You r Job Right Now! - by "For long decades we were shackled by that system under which no worker could quit work of his own accord¡¦it was an insane piece of daring to protest in the place where you lived or worked." Alexander Solzhenistyn, The Gulag Archipelago
1. Quitting your job as freedom of expression
Quitting ...
Views: 1086 - The Medical Transcriptionist’s Role with the Healthcare Record - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2007 from Connie LimonThe healthcare record is: • Chronological • Documents of a patient’s initial database • Initial evaluation • Identified problems and needs • Objectives of care • Prescribed treatment • Results The healthcare record belongs to the hospital, medical facility or office where it originated. It ...
Views: 878 - ...On Losing Your Job - by =================================================================
...On Losing Your Job
Getting downsized, right-sized, laid off or "let go" can be very difficult to handle. Here are five ideas to implement as soon as you learn you that you are losing your job:
1. Be angry......but only for ...
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