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- Successful People Treat Life as a "Splendid Torch" - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Bud BilanichThe other day I saw a great quote from Margaret Thatcher… "Look at a day when you are supremely satisfied at the end. It's not a day when you lounge around doing nothing; it's when you've had everything to do, and you've done it." Ole' Iron Maggie really nailed it with this one. I like ...
Views: 1134(1 vote) - Successful People Treat Problems and Setbacks as Opportunities - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2010 from Bud BilanichIn an article on taking personal responsibility for finishing strong in 2009 and starting fast in 2010, I mentioned that the things that happen to us in life aren't as important as how we react to them. As I was writing, I was reminded of a something else I had written in the past. Stuff ...
Views: 977(3 votes) - Successful People Use Tough Times to Position Themselves for Better Things to Come - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2010 from Bud BilanichRecently, I read a column in the Wall Street Journal Careers section called "When Your Rising Star Falls." Joan Lublin the author says that corporate belt tightening coupled with the fact that many baby boomers are delaying retirement is creating a clogged promotion pipeline. People who were ...
Views: 570(1 vote) - Sue Grafton is a Success Because She Loves What She Does - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from Bud BilanichI love to read. I especially love to read mysteries. I think this comes from my childhood when I devoured every Hardy Boy and Nancy Drew mystery at the local library. Sue Grafton is one of my favorite writers. Starting in 1982, she has written a series of mysteries; beginning with A is for ...
Views: 620(1 vote) - Surgical Technician is an Exploding Medical Profession - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Bob HartzellThe surgical technician or surgical technologist is an indispensable, though junior member of a medical operating team. They put in their working hours either in the operating room or in an adjacent area prepping patients. They perform a variety of roles during the course of a day in the ...
Views: 1246(1 vote) - The 3 Key Components to Any Successful Change - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2004 from Mary Ann BaileyWe live in a world that is constantly bombarding us with changes. One would think that with all that practice, we would be fairly adept at navigating the change process. But the truth of the matter is, making any kind of intentional change in our life can be difficult. When we decide to ...
Views: 900(1 vote) - The 3Cs to building Critical work place relationships - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Executive Coach InternationalThe amount of time that you spend at your work place takes up almost 50% of your time. Since so much of our lives and energy are consumed by our job, isn’t it then important and natural that we learn to not just work well with our colleagues but build up great relationships with them? Many ...
Views: 1976(1 vote) - The 6 Stages of Modern Career Development - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Michelle CastoCareer experts say that people will change careers (not jobs) 5-7 times in a lifetime. This being true, career management is an important life skill to develop and cultivate. There are six stages of modern career development: Assessment, Investigation, Preparation, Commitment, Retention, and ...
Views: 3510(1 vote) - The Angst of Transition: From Your Parent's Home to Your Own - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2011 from Gwendolyn WardWhen I converse with young college alums, we often discuss the life between their parent’s home and their own. Whether the transition is from their parent’s home or from college to the workplace, our talks about handling the angst in transitioning are engaging. Most of them were told to go to ...
Views: 1213(1 vote) - The Best Solution for Your Bad Credit History - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2018 from Rasel KhanAre you having a hard time paying your debt! Many people will always find it difficult to speak out difficult times in their lives especially when it comes to financial instability, if you have a bad credit history then it is the worst time for many. But this isn’t the end of the world because ...
Views: 1308(1 vote) - The Brand Called You - by Branding is a term used as a marketing technique to identify a product, service or organization in a particular way. Companies use this strategy to create an image in the hearts and minds of customers relating to their product or service. As a result, the power of a brand is in its ability to ...
Views: 2718(1 vote) - The Career Athlete - What it takes to manage your career - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2003 from Cecile PeterkinManaging your career, just like managing your life, requires preparation and ensuring that your time is directed meaningfully. Don't wait and see; make things happen. Just like athletes who prepare for the "big game” or a marathon, designing your career requires goals, planning, work, and above ...
Views: 1252(1 vote) - The Great Career Switch - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2004 from David LeonhardtThe Great Career Switch Brad Pitt's Grizzly Bear Visits the Doctor. By David Leonhardt "Hello. Is the doctor in?" "I'll be with you as soon as I finish filling in these forms." "But I really need to see a doctor." "There, now what can I do fo – EEEEEK! You...you....you're a grizzly ...
Views: 1574(1 vote) - The Map Of Your Life - Do You Know Where You Are Going? - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Candace CzarnyThe idea of Feng Shui is appealing to most people. It seems like a simple way to create harmony in your life as well as introduce changes that you want to happen. However, most people aren’t quite sure how to use it, why it works, and the overall meaning of the word itself. In terms of answering ...
Views: 1246(2 votes) - The New Top 5 Resume Writing Rules - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2011 from Don GoodmanWhat used to work just doesn’t work in this market as the resume writing rules have dramatically changed. Seven years ago, when unemployment was 5% and LinkedIn and other tools weren’t prevalent you could get interviews with an older style resume. Today you must follow these 5 rules. 1. ...
Views: 1346(1 vote) - The Power of Business Leverage For Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Melanie Benson StrickLearning how to leverage will free you from the burden of feeling constantly overwhelmed and scrambling to succeed. What is leverage? Leverage is the ability to apply a little bit of effort and get a massive result. Think of a lever - you move the lever a little bit and the lever applies the ...
Views: 1154(1 vote) - The Power of Personal Branding: How to Improve Your Company’s Bottom Line - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Brenda BenceLet’s face it: There are never enough hours in the day to get everything done – especially when you’re running a business. So, focusing on a topic like personal branding may end up at the bottom of your “To Do List.” Just how important is personal branding to the success of your overall business ...
Views: 1983(2 votes) - The Right Work Requires New Action - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Craig NathansonMeet Kyle Kyle is 42 years old, married with two small children 12 and 10. Kyle has worked the last 16 years in the financial services industry. Through hard work and long hours he is now a director at his firm making $125,000 a year. He leaves his house daily at 6:15 a.m. to get to his ...
Views: 1451(1 vote) - The Six Building Blocks of a Profitable Thriving Partnership - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Melanie Benson StrickHave you ever entered into a partnership with someone then found, much to your surprise, that a few months (or years) down the road that the partnership has blown up? Kinda like the moment you discover your wife/husband/girlfriend/boyfriend is no longer the person you want to spend your life ...
Views: 1138(1 vote) - The Staffing Industry - A Quick Glance - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Ken SundheimA part of me feels that it is disturbing that, upon writing about my industry, I was nearly inclined to include a section that contains the phrase "What to watch out for when working with recruiters." It would be quite humorous if a garden hose company had to stress ethical behavior towards ...
Views: 1414(2 votes) - The Staffing Industry - What You Should Know Prior To Involvement - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Ken SundheimThere is no Series 7 of recruiting, and yet the industry has the potential to be as lucrative as the field of finance. Even though experts believe that the staffing business dates back to ancient Egypt, it did not get rolling in its modern form until WWII, when a shortage of male workers became ...
Views: 1388(2 votes) - The Time Bomb: Dreams and Choosing a Career - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2003 from John Goldhammer, PhD© 2003 "Naturally nature has so disposed me." - Leonardo da Vinci My fascination with dreams actually began nearly two-and-a-half decades ago when, seemingly out of nowhere, a torrent of unusual dreams roared into my life. It was as though somewhere in my ...
Views: 1628(1 vote) - The Top Career Opportunities Available After Studying From Best Mechanical Engineering Colleges in Bangalore - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2020 from nisarga guptaMechanical engineers are making a significant difference in every sector due to their incredible work and skills. Mechanical engineering focuses on developed highly-advanced technologies to fulfill the needs of humans. Whatever product you are using in your daily routine has a touch of ...
Views: 377(1 vote) - The top ten ways to be unhappy at work, especially after 40! - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Craig NathansonMost people are good at being unhappy at work There are so many people who are already unhappy at their work. So probably I don't need to teach them since they are already so good at this. But for those who want to change bad habits a reminder sometimes is a good idea. 1 Work for JUST the ...
Views: 2376(2 votes) - The Value of Building a Values-Based Enterprise - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Kristin RobertsonThe country of Bhutan thinks differently. This country values happiness over productivity, as evidenced by their measurement of the Gross Domesic Happiness index. Recently, the Prime Minister of Bhutan, Jigme Thinley, pointed to the cause of the current economic crisis. His answer: "Greed, ...
Views: 1619(2 votes) - The Wonderful Job Allowing People to Achieve Every Day Success - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Kate SmithOccupational Therapist Assistant Jobs are wonderful and valuable opportunity in healthcare. Every day people get sick or hurt. Debilitation occurs quickly when a person is too sick or hurt to perform every day functions. The best way to get back into the swing of the daily routine is by seeking ...
Views: 636(1 vote) - The YouTube Star Making Machine - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Anthony MoraAccording to a YouTube press release: More than 13 million hours of video were uploaded during 2010. 35 hours of video are uploaded every minute. More video is uploaded to YouTube in 60 days than the 3 major US networks created in 60 years. YouTube reached over 700 billion playbacks ...
Views: 1692(1 vote) - Thinking Out A Great Job Search Strategy - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from Heather EagarWhen you're looking for a job, you might think that a good strategy is to wait and see what develops, and trust that fate will bring you the career that you want. But usually, job seekers who take this approach miss out while more focused job seekers score great opportunities. There’s ...
Views: 941(1 vote) - Three Common Deadly Mistakes Made In Interviews - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2004 from Carole MartinSince no two interviews are alike, it is difficult to be prepared for what lies ahead, but you can focus on your presentation skills, which may be even more important than what you have to say. Three areas of performance, which should be considered dangerous and deadly, are worth spending some ...
Views: 1383(1 vote) - Three Very Common Resume Mistakes When Sending to Recruiters - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2012 from Ken SundheimWhile there are an abundance of resume mistakes that job seekers make when working with headhunters, there are a few that stand out. These include the following 3: 1. Thinking Outside of the Box When Applying to Corporate - The more corporate a company is, the less any job seeker wants to ...
Views: 1476(2 votes) - TIME FOR A CHANGE – FINDING THE RIGHT CAREER - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Suzanne QuinnIn her new book, Own Your Life, 7 Essential Steps to Independence, author, speaker and lawyer Suzanne B. Quinn guides the reader through the seven essential steps to personal and financial security and independence. This article is an excerpt from her book, comprising one of the seven ...
Views: 1240(4 votes) - Tips & Guide for A Successful Career: The 5 Small Steps To Take - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Yun Siang LongThe Background In my work as a department head, I have to provide guidance for my staff in terms of their career growth. Unfortunately, when it comes to the topic about successful career planning, they feel that it is some big project that requires deep analyses in order for career planning to ...
Views: 1465(1 vote) - Tips for a Fabulous Tech Job Resume - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2010 from Heather EagarThe technology industry is booming more than ever. Even with many hard workers losing their jobs left and right, the IT field is doing just fine thanks to the Internet. If you have experience in a tech field - or want to scoot over to this industry - and are looking for work, you're going to ...
Views: 1352(1 vote) - Tips for Increasing Your Odds of Career Success After College - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2011 from Ken SundheimSome Facts About the Correlation Between Future Success and Your College Education (from Warren Bennis' Becoming a Leader) - Many of our country's most successful people had liberal arts backgrounds. This includes roughly 38% of Chief Executive Officers and former Presidents such as Ronald ...
Views: 1184(2 votes) - Tips for Increasing Your Odds of Career Success After College: Part 2 - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2011 from Ken SundheimIn Tips for Increasing Your Odds of Career Success After College: Part 1, I discussed the truth about major and minor choice, and the importance of finishing school with a solid GPA, regardless of your field of study. It is also important to discuss certain skills you can concentrate on in ...
Views: 1194(2 votes) - Tips for Inexperienced Leaders - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2017 from Yvette BethelThese leaders are newly appointed to a leadership role because they have the qualifications and the results to match. The company sees potential in these individuals because they are technically sound, highly driven, and talented. Their employers have big plans for these new leaders. However, ...
Views: 2037(2 votes) - Tips For Networking Success - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2003 from Dale KurowWhen it comes to activities that most people dislike when conducting a job search campaign, networking tops the list. From vice presidents on down, the lament is: "I'm not good at it" or "I'm shy." This response comes from professionals who are otherwise at the top of their game! All the tips ...
Views: 1306(1 vote) - Tips How To Negotiate A Raise In Today's Economy - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Ken SundheimWith this unemployment rate, people may read this article and think that negotiating a raise seems like the most irrational thing one can do. Walking into your boss's office with the simple intent to discuss a compensation increase can swiftly place you in the black hole that is today's ...
Views: 1186(2 votes) - To Answer or Not Answer "The Question?" - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from John AgnoPersonal and business success starts with the question, "What should I do with my life?" People don't succeed by moving from one 'hot' industry to another, being a copy cat of some hero leader or following a certain career-guiding formula. They succeed by unleashing a productive, creative and ...
Views: 2754(1 vote) - Top 10 Ways to Sharpen Your Leaderful Edge - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Joni Carley1. Do something creative. 2. Learn something new - about work or life. 3. Read a biography of a leader who intrigues you. 4. Give yourself think time as well as dream time. 5. Review and update job descriptions for yourself and everybody around you - schedule any and all ...
Views: 1286(5 votes) - Top 50 Job Sites For Jobseekers - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryYour well-written cover letters and resumes are considered worthless if you do not know where to submit them. In the midst of this recession, you might get yourself lost and lose your path to success and these documents you spent so much time honing will do nothing but look pretty in the file ...
Views: 2634(1 vote) - 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) - 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) - Tough Times, Optimism, Personal Responsibility and Success - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Bud BilanichSelf confidence is one of the keys to personal and professional success. You can become self confident by doing three things. First, choose optimism. Believe in your heart of hearts that today will be better than yesterday, and that tomorrow will be better than today. Second, face your fears and ...
Views: 1374(2 votes) - Toughest decision of all: get out or get going - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Cathy GoodwinMany of us are influenced by the sports ethic: Never give up! When a basketball team is down by 20 with 30 seconds on the clock, the players never stop working. The spectators might be filing out, and the winning team might bring players off the bench, but the game goes on. If your game is ...
Views: 1434(1 vote) - Transform Past Failure into Future Success - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Sarah HathornWhether they are emerging leaders in a large corporation or solo entrepreneurs, almost everyone has experienced a painful career failure or two. The end of the year is always a great time to really look back over the past months and years with a view toward learning how to leverage past failure ...
Views: 1525(1 vote) - Trust, Abundance and Success - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Bud BilanichBuilding relationships comes down to two words: trust and abundance. When you trust others you are willing to put yourself out there -- to give with no expectation of return, to act in a non quid pro quo manner. In a recent article, I pointed out that while there is nothing wrong with ...
Views: 1104(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) - Use EQ to Make Yourself a More Attractive Job Applicant - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2004 from Susan DunnI’ve counseled some truly beautiful people – I mean physically beautiful. People whom anyone would term “stunning.” I’ve also know some personally, and worked with some. Aside from being beautiful (which is a big “aside), I’d say the “other things” we look for in life (or that hunt us down) ...
Views: 1185(1 vote) - Use the 80/20 Rule to Boost Your Sales Performance - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2009 from Peggy McKee80% of you won’t agree with this. 20% will: 100% – 20% = Failure for a medical sales rep How can that be? If you are a field-based medical sales, laboratory sales, medical device sales, or pharmaceutical sales rep, don’t you always have more tasks to accomplish than time to do ...
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