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- Dynamics of a Retailing Career - by Submitted on May 07, 2003 from Subhashis Das GuptaRetailing is a dynamic, vital, and important segment in the economy. Retailing is defined as the timely delivery of goods and services to consumers at the right price and place. Whether a firm sells to consumers in a store, through the mail, over the phone, through television, door-to-door, ...
Views: 1440(2 votes) - How Mid-Life Career Change Can Be Influenced By Age Discrimination - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Cathy GoodwinMid-life career challenges often are related to age. When I've asked executives and professionals, "What is the biggest challenge to your career?" nearly all provide a response related to age discrimination. These professionals often turn to career counselors and coaches for solutions. Surely, ...
Views: 1440 - Writing a Resume: First Important Step - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from Don GoodmanWriting a resume is more than just articulating your skills and accomplishments. Perhaps the most important part of the resume writing process is to start by defining your brand or positioning statement often called the “elevator pitch”. (An “elevator pitch” is what you would say to Bill Gates ...
Views: 1440 - “You must play by the rules” - by Submitted on May 03, 2005 from graham julieYou must play by the rules. Everything has rules. You want to play chess then learn the rules. You want to play soccer then learn the rules. You want to play tennis then learn the rules. You want to play life then….hang on a minute…. Who wrote the rules of life? Who wrote the rules to your ...
Views: 1440(1 vote) - Sound Advice for New Recruits - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Diane CraigRecently, it occurred to me that the sessions and workshops I deliver to corporations’ new recruits could be called Business Boot Camp. Fitness marketers have created a designation called “body boot camps” and I see an interesting parallel. My role, like that of the fitness instructors at ...
Views: 1438(1 vote) - Why Would a Manager Want to Learn Emotional Intelligence? - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2003 from Susan DunnThe best managers are the ones with emotional intelligence! Here's why. 1. Managers are called upon to make decisions. Primitive emotions, unmonitored, automatic, powerful and not always conscious can “hijack” us making us react thoughtlessly to people and situations instead of thinking ...
Views: 1438(1 vote) - Dream of becoming a child star in Seattle? - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2012 from Michelle JansonPeople all over the country, especially kids, dream of becoming a star in films or in show business. Acting jobs are not easy to get and there is so much ruthless competition out there. However, it is not impossible to make a start and to succeed in the precarious world of acting, just by ...
Views: 1437 - iPhone application developments help you make your business smoother - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Techliance LLCApple fashioned and yet redefined the place in the market with the launch of iPhone and soon iPhone was the talk of the town, at the highest ranking in the charts, captivating the hearts immediately right from the very start. This paved the way for iPhone Application Development, a service ...
Views: 1437(1 vote) - Are You Empowered in Your Career? 12 Strategies to Gain Strength, Confidence, and Clarity - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Kathy CaprinoProfessional women have made tremendous strides in terms of drawing on our strengths, abilities, and confidence in the workplace in recent years, but it’s clear that we have a long way to go before we are using our female power with self-assurance and ease. Based on my national in-depth ...
Views: 1436(1 vote) - Basic information about Delhi university admissions - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2012 from Radhika SinhaThe Delhi University or DU is funded by the Indian Government and is ranked 371 in the world. For Delhi University admissions students are advised to visit the admission section of the university website from where they can have all the relevant information about the admission process in ...
Views: 1435 - Some Important Tips On Working As An Administerative Assistant - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Amy DyslexJob Nature of an Administrative Assistant The major chunk of the work revolves around document processing, correspondence etc. The reason being that executives or higher-management personnel do not have the time, or need to focus elsewhere, instead of basic work. Hence, some of the core ...
Views: 1435 - How To Make Your Job Search More Successful By Improving Your Hire-ability - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Heather EagarRegardless of whether you're just starting to look for your first job or you've been involved in a long job search for several months, it's very important to make yourself as hire-able as possible. This is something you can do even if you don’t have a lot of experience. So if you’re ready to ...
Views: 1434(2 votes) - Networking -- Myths, Facts and How Tos - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2013 from Jane CranstonThere is a myth circulating in the workplace and neighborhoods. It goes something like this “Networking during (fill in the blank, Thanksgiving, Christmas, August, end of quarter, bad weather… ) is a waste of time because no one is around.” Simple logic would tell you that can’t possibly be ...
Views: 1434 - 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) - Why Some Get Blacklisted From Recruiting Firms - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2011 from Ken SundheimWant to use a recruiter for your job search? That's great, though going this route will prove frustrating in many circumstances for many job seekers because most job seekers are never going to get a response. Why the lack of response? It's not personal; not at all. In all actuality, it's ...
Views: 1434(2 votes) - ***Finding a Job You Can Love - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2014 from Kitty BoitnottGeorge Burns once said, “I'd rather be a failure at something I love than successful at something I hate.” I suspect that many of us would agree with him, but unfortunately, too many people feel stuck in jobs that, if they don’t actually hate them, they don’t love ...
Views: 1433(1 vote) - 2 Sticky Parts of Business That Block Entrepreneurs From "Job Freedom Status" - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Ken Sundheim"Job Freedom Status" (n.) The point at which an entrepreneur can freely decide between TiVo and Captain Crunch Crunch Berries cereal or going to work -- without any job-, marital- or financial-related ramifications. It seems that all entrepreneurs want to reach a status that provides them the ...
Views: 1433(4 votes) - Uncover Your True Career - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from William WuUncover Your True Calling. The most important first step towards determining a career path is to identify your personal skills and qualifications. A career advisor can help you to find your distinctive skill sets, at the same time as perform an evaluation of your personal strengths and ...
Views: 1433(1 vote) - What Is Your Great Opportunity? - Combine Preparation with Favorable Circumstances - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2013 from Donald MitchellMany people haven’t yet found a great opportunity. In some cases they don’t even know that they are missing one. What a shame! Just in case you know someone like that, let me describe what I mean by a great opportunity so you can pass along the information: A great opportunity lifts you and ...
Views: 1433 - When Your Boss Stresses You Out - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2012 from Stanley PopovichBy: Stan Popovich You like your job, but your boss gives you a hard time. What can you do if your current boss stresses you out? There are many things an employee can do to solve this problem. First, try to do more than what is expected from you at your current job. Try to get things done ...
Views: 1433 - Adapting to the New Face of Employment - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Krista Mitchellcompanies are more and more often using innovative strategies to cut costs with employees. Businesses remain insecure about the economic market, and the costs employers are skimping on are benefits packages and salaries. In order to do this, they have devised several tactics, and if you close ...
Views: 1432 - Here Are Four Steps to a Super Attiude - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2013 from Mariano Jauco“Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass…it’s about learning how to dance in the rain.” -Unknown _____ Decide How to React It is not what happens to you that counts. It is how you react to what happens to you, especially when you have unexpected problems of any kind. In this ...
Views: 1432 - Your Future Depends on Who You Select - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2010 from Dan CoughlinNews Flash #1: As the recession recedes, companies will start hiring more employees. News Flash #2: The people you choose to hire will be the single most important factor in the future success of your career. Of all the things you will do at work in the next six months, hiring the right ...
Views: 1432(4 votes) - A Huge Misconception about Online Marketing - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2014 from Kathleen GageMany people hold the belief that sales and marketing has to be pushy. Nothing could be further from the truth. Sales and marketing is about making people aware of what you offer and creating the opportunity for people to make a decision based on their wants and needs. If you believe in what ...
Views: 1431 - Ask better questions after 40 about your life and work - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2012 from Craig NathansonHow does one ask better questions after 40? This is not an easy task. Normally, by this point of life, we have established our routine of life. We have jobs whether we like them or not and relationships whether we like them or not. As a result of this, to make a big change seems impossible if ...
Views: 1431 - Functional Resume Writing Guide and Sample - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Charles MartinMany professional resume writers believe that functional resume is best for the people who keep changing their career or had done frequent job hopping in the past. This type of resume format focuses on the resume skills rather than emphasizing on the employment details. It is quite different ...
Views: 1431 - Let Your Nutrition Education Work For You - by Submitted on May 08, 2008 from Cindy PappOnce you have a nutrition education, you need to think about how you will make your living. There are many ways to choose from, between getting a job and working for yourself, of course depending on what type of education you have. The type of education you received will steer you toward one ...
Views: 1431 - Risk Inclination – How Do You Compare to Others - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Jim McCormickBased on Proprietary Research ________________________________________ Ever wonder how risk inclined you are? And how you compare to others? As a part of my book, The Power of Risk, I conducted some research on risk inclination. The research involved people self-assessing their ...
Views: 1431(3 votes) - Career Entrepreneurialism in the New Economy - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Michael WoodwardThe Great Recession has fundamentally shifted the employment landscape in this country. The rules of the game have changed and your success in The New Economy will depend on your ability to adjust to these new rules. I truly believe we are entering into an age of "career entrepreneurialism", an ...
Views: 1430(1 vote) - Five Success Strategies for Small Business Owners to Grow Their Business - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2014 from Sally MarksWhy is it some small businesses thrive and others fail? As a CPA specializing in financial strategies such as accounting, cash management, budget/forecasts, bookkeeping and more, I have gained some insight on why some companies thrive and others are forced to close their doors. While the ...
Views: 1430 - The 4 Simple Steps to Manage your emails, Effeciently - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2010 from Frank O'TooleEmails, Emails, Emails, how did we survive without them? More and more on Time Management Training Courses we hear of the amount of time people are spending or wasting on emails every day. From a time management point of view the question has to be ‘are you managing your emails or are your ...
Views: 1430(11 votes) - The Critical Path to a Great Career: Step 3, Master Your Skills - Part 1 - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Kim Seeling SmithUsing robust and multiple job search strategies will make all the difference in how long you look for a new job, especially if you are unemployed. The third step in the Critical Path to a Great Career is “Mastering Your Skills”. These skills actually fall into 3 different categories; Career ...
Views: 1430 - Do What You Love - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2009 from Nancy StremmelWhat makes you happy? This is a classically important question when it comes to the Law of Attraction. This is what will raise your vibrational level, making you a master manifestor. What makes you happy? Whether it is physical activity, or reading a good book, or eating iwth friends, ...
Views: 1428 - The Art of Self-expression - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2011 from Rita RockerThe strongest message can be diluted by an inappropriate choice of words. Your message may not be perceived as confident or business-oriented as you really are. Remember, your message is three-fold: body signals (do they match what you’re saying?), tone of voice and choice of words. ...
Views: 1428 - Things to Request From Your Employer If You've Just Been Laid Off - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2011 from Alex CarlyleIf you think you might be getting laid off soon, here are some things to consider ahead of time. This information also applies if you've already lost your job but it occurred very recently. Many managers are just not comfortable laying people off. Right after they get out the words, they are ...
Views: 1428 - Launch Your Day Spa Career: Becoming an Esthetician - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Lilly GordonBecoming an esthetician is a popular career choice as day spas and beauty treatments flourish in our busy population. Choosing a day spa career is a great choice for those who love working with people, thrive in a relaxed enovironment and want to make other look and feel great. What is an ...
Views: 1426 - How to Ace Your Insurance Job Interview - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Barbara McDonaghHow to Ace Your Insurance Job Interview No matter what job you want in the insurance industry, the basic rules of securing a position apply. If you aren't qualified for a job, don't go after it. Some jobs have looser qualifications and you can substitute other experience rather than that of the ...
Views: 1425 - How to Find Meaningful Work After Relocating - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Heather MarkelOne of the common frustrations among trailing spouses and partners is the inability to find meaningful work once you relocate. Especially if you've given up a job you love, and are now confronted with days full of nothing to do, the lack of a job can become a source of great distress. If you've ...
Views: 1425(1 vote) - Developing employees who love to learn - by Submitted on May 20, 2013 from Jennifer K“In a world that is constantly changing, there is not one subject or set of subjects that will serve you for the foreseeable future, let alone for the rest of your life. The most important skill to acquire now is learning how to learn.” – Josh Naisbitt Learning doesn’t have to be regimented. ...
Views: 1424 - Eliminate More Stakeholder Costs by Helping Customers Develop Superior Business Models - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Donald MitchellThis article's topic will be controversial with some people. Why? Many business thinkers advocate that suppliers should simply work at making life easy and pleasant for customers so that they receive more and more benefits while only making minimal efforts of their own. If your customer has ...
Views: 1424(2 votes) - Government Jobs in India - Basic Requirements for Govt Jobs in India - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Raj SharmaAn economy of the whole world is in a difficult phase at the moment. And the loss of a lot of people and jobs already in the past two years, and many live in fear of losing their own. Strangely enough, nearly all job losses in the private sector, government employees and there very few people ...
Views: 1424 - So You Want to be a Leader - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Jane CranstonI hear it all the time from my coaching clients, “I want to get to the next level and in order to do that, I have to take on a leadership role.” “Really? And do you want to be a leader?” “I don’t know, seems like I have to if I want to get ahead.” This is a treacherous and potentially ...
Views: 1424(1 vote) - Wilkinsons Jobs - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from jed dylanSearching for vacancy postings on the Wilkinsons website is the only way to go when searching for the latest jobs postings and listings. The website has all the most current listings accessible, for all qualifications and backgrounds for those who are looking for job in the UK. So, regardless of ...
Views: 1424(1 vote) - Create Naukri Login And Get Best Job Suggestions - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2012 from Neelam KumariEvery budding profession seeks job in the sphere which has been relevant for him/her. This is a smart step to start career rightly. There are various sources those can be referred to, when it comes to seek job. Employment has nowadays enhanced opportunities for the job-seekers. These ...
Views: 1423 - Do you have the skills to be a secret service agent? - by Submitted on May 27, 2005 from graham julieDo you have the necessary attributes to be a successful secret services agent? Do you melt into the background where no one can see you? Do you hide behind someone else? Would you describe yourself as having an incognito life? Are you capable of always putting yourself second? Do you constantly ...
Views: 1423 - 3 Things You Need to Do Before You Sell an Invention Idea - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2016 from Adler ConwayAs innovators and inventors, we’re always thinking about how we can improve the things around us and make the world a better place. That’s what makes us great creative minds and engineers. What it doesn’t really help us with is figuring out how we’re going to sell invention ideas once we have ...
Views: 1422 - Effective Workplace Communication - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2008 from Ruth HegartyCommunication is an extremely powerful tool for success which, when effectively engaged in, creates strong relationships, harmonious working conditions and allows us to share the best of ourselves with students and colleagues. By honing your skills in the following five aspects of ...
Views: 1422 - How to Become Richer Than Your Friend Who Tweets All Day - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2012 from Ken SundheimA look into how social media has and will continue to negatively affect most young entrepreneurs. I'm always amazed that interns at my company can do so much with the web, but am even more amazed as to the limitations social media has put on young aspiring entrepreneurs and hindered the ...
Views: 1422(2 votes) - Stress Resilience and the Power of Positive Acceptance - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2012 from Chantal CookeYour boss is pressing you to meet a challenging deadline. You have a presentation to give that you haven’t had time to prepare. Your finances have taken a dive and you don’t have enough to pay the mortgage. Your partner is threatening to leave you because you spend too much time at work. In case ...
Views: 1422(2 votes) - YOU and Your Company: Making the Corporate Brand / Personal Brand Connection - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Brenda BenceYou may already know that defining and communicating your unique personal brand on the job is a powerful way to further your career. But have you ever thought about the connection between your personal brand and your company's brand? What role does that "connection" -- or lack of a connection -- ...
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