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- Are You Bringing Your Whole Self to Work? - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2018 from Mike RobbinsFor us to truly succeed, especially in today’s business world, we must be willing to bring our whole selves to the work that we do. And for the teams and organizations that we’re a part of to thrive, it’s also essential to create an environment where people feel safe enough to bring all of who ...
Views: 1586 - The Next Big Wave in Photography - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2008 from Mark Laurie“May you live in interesting times.” is considered more of a curse than a proverb. Whatever, we are in it, “interesting times” that is. You gotta love this heady adrenalin rush of change and opportunity. It’s like a freight train screaming down the track. The trick ...
Views: 1586 - The Straight Shooter - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2017 from Yvette BethelWhen we think of a straight shooter we tend to think of persons who can be depended on to communicate the truth. While this is accurate, straight shooters come in many varieties. There are persons who use straight shooting to support members of their teams and others use it to destroy. Some ...
Views: 1586 - That Cover Letter.... - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2017 from Irene Gloria AddisonAs an active recruiter ( I am the owner of HIREghana, www.HIREgh.com ), my associates and I come daily through several candidates' CVs (we have a repository of 30,000+ Ghanaian CVs) and (lack of) accompanying Cover Letters. Over the years, I have also read several unfortunately bad books on ...
Views: 1585 - Your LinkedIn Profile Photo - all you really NEED to know about it. - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2017 from Irene Gloria AddisonAs an active recruiter (I am the owner of HIREghana – www.HIREgh.com), my associates and I, come daily across through several hundred of LinkedIn profiles via our candidate sourcing searches and via our very own professional networking too. And we see a lot of things that seem to be common to ...
Views: 1585(1 vote) - *** Cover Letters – Purpose and Structure - by Submitted on May 28, 2013 from Ford MyersCover letters are not so much a part of your “Job Seeker’s Tool Kit” as they are part of the implementation of your overall “self marketing” strategy. That’s right – a cover letter is a sales presentation in disguise! With cover letters, you’re reaching out for a very tangible goal – a job ...
Views: 1584 - 20 Simple Tips to Achieve Success - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2015 from Joyette Fabien1.Dream - It is important to have a dream. The majority of successful people had a dream and in fact, most people have a dream; it is the fulfilment of your dreams, that might become a challenge. Be one of the people who follow their dream! 2. Conceptualize your dream – Make your dream ...
Views: 1584 - Belief Sells, Confidence Motivates - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2007 from Barry MaherIt's far easier to make someone else a believer when you're a believer yourself. Let’s say you have a health problem and you go to a doctor. You want him to listen, evaluate and investigate. When he makes his recommendation, you want to hear as much confidence as possible. "Andrew, you've ...
Views: 1584 - The Top 3 Ways to Gain Control in This Unstable Environment - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Chris MakellControl… It’s something we all crave. It creates and destroys. But we all need something to hold onto, especially today. If you’re a layoff survivor, you know what I’m talking about. You feel unsure about what you can count on. ..what you can believe. Well, I want to give you the top 3 ways to ...
Views: 1584 - Are You an Entrepreneur Who’s Not Afraid to Think Outside the Box and Make Some Money? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2003 from Susan Dunn“It’s called Companion Air,” my client Sarita bubbled. She wants to take a trip and doesn’t want to leave Rudy, her dog, at home. So there she is, with lots of money and time, staying home. I LOVE MY DOG AND I WANT TO TRAVEL What is Companion Air? ( http://www.companionair.com ) ...
Views: 1583(1 vote) - Do You Think Free Church Logos Are Worth Using For Your Church? - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Beverly HoustonA church cannot be purely defined in words; it is a divine feeling which can only be expressed by the people who believe in the religion of Christianity. It is an all-inclusive place for the people who believe in the existence of God, they get together on a single platform to find spirituality, ...
Views: 1582 - The 3 Don'ts of 360 Feedback - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from Chuck Reynolds3 Don’ts of 360 Feedback 360 feedback can be an excellent instrument in the hands of trained experts, but 360 feedback essentially is a tool. It’s much like a hammer – a hammer can be used constructively, to build things, but in inexperienced hands it can also be destructive, or even ...
Views: 1582(3 votes) - Think Twice Before You Leave That Job - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2006 from Bill DueeaseJob dissatisfaction has reached an all time high for corporate employees. Most employees have felt the sting of downsizing, out-placement, and compensation cutbacks over the past two-to-five years. Employees that remained through all of this were given additional duties and responsibilities, ...
Views: 1582(1 vote) - About UPPSC, MPSC, UKPSC - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2012 from Radhika SinhaThe PSC examinations are conducted in various states of India for the recruitment of the state civil servants. So we have various names for the different exams in the individual states. There is the UPPSC which is the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission; the MPSC is the Maharashtra Public ...
Views: 1581 - Nail the Interview in 5 Minutes - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Charlotte WeeksIt’s happened to all of us. You finally get an interview for the job you want. You spend the drive over anticipating questions and rehearsing answers. You give the interviewer your best handshake and then before you can answer the second question, you get that feeling…you are not getting this ...
Views: 1581 - Negotiating: Twenty-One Rules of the Game - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2012 from Ford MyersYour negotiating ability is a strength and an asset to your prospective employer. By doing it effectively right from the start, you are proving that when you're on the other side of the desk, you will negotiate on behalf of the company to make the best deals, get the best prices, and generate ...
Views: 1581 - *** #3 - Building your dream whilst working full-time? Get this No. THREE investment right. - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2012 from Genevieve de Lacaze* Did you learn something here? If so, please rate my articles, ‘click!’ and it’s done! It will make me feel good too.* This article is a continuation from the previous article #2-Building your dream whilst working full-time? Get this No. TWO investment right. ...
Views: 1580(1 vote) - A New Way of Working - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2010 from Alvah ParkerWhen I got my job with AT&T in 1982 my father told me I was set for life. His generation really admired Ma Bell as AT&T was called. Having lived through the Depression job security was very important to my father. I was pleased my father was happy for me but I wasn't quite sure I wanted a "life ...
Views: 1580(4 votes) - How To Ace The "Greatest Weakness" Interview Question? - by Submitted on May 04, 2008 from CK TanWhy do employers always ask the "greatest weakness" interview question? It seems like they are trying to throw you off. I mean, you rehearse the answer to every possible question that you can think of, and then they ask, "What do you think your greatest weakness is?" Job interviews are ...
Views: 1580 - 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 - ***The Problem May Not Be Your English, It Might Be Your Diction - by Submitted on May 12, 2014 from Nancy DanielsMany of my clients speak English as a second language, initially contacting me because they are not being understood when they speak. Of course, they question if their English skills are lacking. In 99% of the cases, I have found that their English is good; it is their diction that is the ...
Views: 1578(2 votes) - Are You Settling in Your Career? - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Jennifer PeekYou know what is great about most careers for successful professional and executive women? There are a number of items I could list, but they really come down to a couple of key items. Professional recognition, intellectual stimulation and challenge, a solid and reliable income, professional ...
Views: 1578 - How to Stay Focused on Financial/Career Wins - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Suzanne BlakeThese are certainly challenging times for us these days. It’s easy to get caught up in the gloom and doom headlines and feel discouraged and anxious. With every crisis, comes opportunity. One of the lessons this challenging time is teaching us is to appreciate what we are doing so we stay in a ...
Views: 1578 - Know The Following Before You Approach a Recruiter - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Ken Sundheim1. Despite how perfect you think you are for a position, don't oversell yourself in the subject line out of fear that a normal application will forever remain in a bottomless inbox never to pair you with the position. Many job seekers want to display their importance in the subject line upon ...
Views: 1578(2 votes) - 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 - 5 Marketing Definitions For The Entry-level Marketing Job Seeker - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2011 from Ken SundheimAfter having multiple interns to help me with my marketing, I could say that most college graduates will go into the business world with a significant lack of understanding of the important facets that shape marketing today. Therefore, I have listed some marketing definitions every aspiring ...
Views: 1577(2 votes) - What You Can Do To Move Up The Corporate Ladder Faster - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2017 from Harper HarmonIf you are hoping to move up from an entry level job or an intermediate position, some hard work and creativity can get you there. Moving up the corporate ladder is feasible and easier if you follow these tips. Build Your Own Personal Brand When people enter your name into search engines, ...
Views: 1577 - Why Working Abroad in Your 20s Is Beneficial for Career Planning - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinMany of us have a dream of working abroad, but in most cases, this turns into reality when they are in their 30s or 40s already. The idea of working abroad in your early 20s may not sound interesting for you now, but it should be. There are many things you can get from this experience that can ...
Views: 1576 - How to Be and Stay Happy - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Yun Siang LongAristotle once said, "We are what we repeatedly do. Happiness then is not an act but a habit." If you want to be happy and stay happy you need to remember you have to work at it. Work at being happy? Yes. Everything that is worth having needs effort from you. That includes happiness. How do ...
Views: 1575 - Is There Destiny, Luck, or Opportunity? - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2018 from Kit GuptaThe news about my boss Andy giving his two-week notice spread like wild fire in the department. Everyone who reported to him was apprehensive about who and what the next guy would be like. Will the new guy be better or worse than Andy? Everybody was concerned about how this change would affect ...
Views: 1575(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) - Four Colors and Their Psychology Explained In Social Networking Logo Designs - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2011 from Beverly HoustonIt was once Orkut and now its Facebook. Things keep on changing with time as nothing is constant in this world! There was a time when people did not know what social networking is and now every single person has a Facebook account. The core purpose is to provide intercommunicative facilities ...
Views: 1573 - How To Make Your Business The Go-To Place - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2010 from Sue PainterNot long ago, I got this question from a frustrated entrepreneur. "I need help in getting with prospects to make a presentation, then being able to close the deal. I do realize that what I sell isn't something that everyone needs everyday. So I need a way to convince them that I am the company ...
Views: 1573 - Skills for Work - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from Eugene Yiga“I am always doing that which I can not do, in order that I may learn how to do it.” – Pablo Picasso In case you haven’t noticed, the global workplace is highly competitive and highly complex. It’s the reason increasing emphasis is placed on education and skills. Here are some suggestions on ...
Views: 1573(2 votes) - What is Meaningful Success? - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Bradley Ann MorganAchievement, victory, accomplishment, and attainment are all terms that we commonly associate with success. It is today’s hallmark that we link success with monetary gain. As many of us have discovered, financial wealth does not guarantee bliss nor bring a satisfying meaning to life. Fiscal ...
Views: 1573 - WHY PRISONS DON”T WORK (AS WELL AS THEY COULD) - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2018 from William CottringerWHY PRISONS DON'T WORK (AS WELL AS THEY COULD) By William Cottringer “Men simply copied the realities of their hearts when they built prisons.” ~ Richard Wright. I do not want to offend all the good people who have devoted their entire careers to positive prison reform, but the very ...
Views: 1573 - 7 Ways to Make 2013 the Best Year of Your Life - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from SadaNam KaurThe grandmother of one of my friends used to say that the graveyard is full of good intentions. So, why do so few people successfully materialise their great ideas and dreams? And how can you achieve what you want in 2013 so that your good intentions become your reality? Here are 7 ...
Views: 1572 - Signs of a good interior designer - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Josh BrunsonAn impressive portfolio is the first indication that the company you are considering handling your interior design project is a good one. Not only do you want to ensure that their work is extensive, you also want to verify that they can blanket all the areas of interior design nyc. They should ...
Views: 1572 - Common Written Examination by IBPS for 19 Public Sector Banks - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2011 from Radhika SinhaCommon written exams are a recent addition to the successful Endeavour’s of IBPS. It will be a blessing for all the banks connected to it, which would make recruitment a much easier and less tiresome procedure. These exams are a common platform for all the aspiring candidates for the post of ...
Views: 1571 - Distance Learning – The easy way to get LLB degree - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from shane lohanDistance learning is the new mode of study. When everything is getting digitized why not education? Online and digital way of providing education had to become popular and increasing acceptance of distance learning just proves that. One can study the courses of his own choice in distance ...
Views: 1571 - How Do You Find Meaningful Work? - 10 Questions to Ask Yourself To Get A Good Fit - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Alvah ParkerWhen looking for a job, most people focus on the responsibilities of the job to find a good fit. While getting hired to do a job that is interesting and well suited to your background is important, there are three other pieces of the equation that should not be overlooked - your fellow workers, ...
Views: 1571(4 votes) - Fresher Jobs - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2018 from Nabil AhsanPeople have a hard time figuring out which career path to take or how should they make a career plan when they graduate from college or maybe switching from one job to another. Which is why I thought of making your job simpler by providing some points which will help the students or the ...
Views: 1570 - Importance of general knowledge for every member of the civilized society - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2013 from Radhika SinhaImportance of general knowledge Knowledge of general awareness and current affairs is extremely important for the members of civilized societies. Current affairs quiz contests are one of the best means of improving the knowledge of general awareness among people of different classes of the ...
Views: 1570 - Louis L'Amour, Albert Einstein, Lifelong Learning and Success - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from Bud BilanichIf you want to become an outstanding performer, you need to become a lifelong learner. The other day, I came across a great quote from Louis L'Amour, the great American writer of stories about the old west. I think this quote captures the essence of lifelong learning… "There will come a time ...
Views: 1570 - Why Spiritual Workshops Work - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Michele McGrewLive workshops are a great way for spiritual practitioners to share their gifts with the world. Why? Because they're easy (trust me), they're inexpensive to host, and they're a heck of a lot of fun! Another plus... you'll meet the coolest people ever. Your workshop guests may become your ...
Views: 1570 - Confident Business Communication: What do your words say about you? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Lianda LudwigAs an entrepreneur, you are meeting with the public, and always making an impression upon others. The most immediate way, and the strongest impact is through the way you communicate. For entrepreneurs, it is important to give an impression of intelligence, competence, warmth and self-confidence. ...
Views: 1568 - Doing Business In China - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2008 from natisha nelChina is the only fastest major growing nation with an average annual GDP growth rate of at least 10%. In 2007, China was ranked 1st by current account balance of USD 262.2 billion dollars (9% of GDP). China’s rapid development of its economy is no threat to any other country but an important ...
Views: 1567 - How to become an Administrative Assistant - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2012 from Nancy HigginsAccording to the 2010-11 edition of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Outlook Handbook, administrative assistance ranks among occupations with the largest number of job openings in the country. This should be music to the ears of individuals looking for stable and lucrative careers ...
Views: 1567 - Information Bloated, Wisdom Starved! - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2012 from Ingrid MartineHave you ever had the thoughts “I have too much information and too many choices without a way to choose what’s right for me. I don’t have time to do all I need to do. I need to go on an information diet.”? “I need to go on an information diet” is our solution to the uncomfortable experience ...
Views: 1567 - How to Choose the Right Program for TESOL Diploma Courses - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2012 from David AlexanderThere is a great demand worldwide for English teachers, which is why so many organisations are offering online TESOL courses. Being certified in TESOL, which means Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, is a requirement in most foreign countries to become an overseas English teacher. ...
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