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- The Psychological Contract – Are You on Good Terms with your Line Manager? - by Submitted on May 05, 2016 from Joe FlanaganHow much do you trust your boss? When they imply that by taking on the additional tasks in order to ‘help them out’ or ‘get yourself noticed within the company’, how confident are you that they will follow through on their side of the agreement? This is the psychological contract that you have ...
Views: 1266(1 vote) - Work Life Balance Is Not a Math Problem - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Marian BakerOver a glass of wine among a group of professional women, leaders in their field, one president said, “I am so tired of all the talk about balance. Balance, schmalance! It’s not real.” I laughed and empathized with her.Balance has become an over-used buzzword and we’re all getting weary of this ...
Views: 1266 - 10 Answers for Your Biggest Career Stressors - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2016 from Best CatcherThere isn’t a profession (regardless of how perfect it might be) that doesn’t come without some minor hiccups and pieces in the street. Here are ten inventive approaches to reboot and energize regardless of what may bring about the anxiety of your work day, so you can be as beneficial as could ...
Views: 1265 - Getting Back on the Career Track - by Submitted on May 24, 2007 from Yolanda CardenWould you like to return to the work world but are concerned about how to find an opportunity that will allow you to fulfill your family or other non-work obligations, nervous about how to “market yourself” to potential employers, or unsure about what type of work you want to do? We know how you ...
Views: 1265 - Multi-generations at Work - Where the Sum is Greater than its Parts - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2008 from Ruth KustoffThis article briefly explores the workplace phenomenon of 3 generations working side-by-side. It identifies some of the differences between us, in how we work and learn, and in our motivations and ambitions for career advancement. These differences, like any, can pose challenges in working ...
Views: 1265 - Salary Negotiation - Aspects of Compensation Agreements Not Discussed - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2011 from Ken SundheimAlthough I have a very keen eye for spotting a fair amount of negotiation tactics, I find negotiation, in most circumstances, to simply be a hindrance to the normal flow of business. For a moment, tally up the opportunity cost that you have seen wasted by others who want to negotiate ...
Views: 1265(2 votes) - ***Wish you were good at 'talking on your feet'? - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2012 from Genevieve de LacazeYou know that practice makes perfect, right? Or if it doesn't make perfect, it does make habit. Get used to thinking on your feet with these two simple tips to work on your talk improvisation skills: 1. AT HOME Write different topics on small pieces of paper and put them in a small box or ...
Views: 1264(2 votes) - 3 Ways to Improve at Sales - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2012 from Joe AuerBeing a salesperson for any industry can be very difficult. Even if you have a natural charisma and very outgoing personality, you are not guaranteed any success as a salesperson. You might, for example, have a low quality product that you are selling or there might be some other factors that ...
Views: 1264 - Ways to Get Placed In Firms That Offer Graduate Careers - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2013 from Jennifer ObodoThe moment you step out of the college after completing your graduation, you might start having dreams about your career. But when facing the real world of a job hunt, you will realize that getting graduate careers is a tedious task and achieving the dreams is not an easy process. You will have ...
Views: 1264(1 vote) - *** Plug Into the Competition and Win - by Submitted on May 26, 2016 from Ford MyersOne important way that you can improve your odds in the job search is to research and be aware of the competition. There are two kinds of competition in this context: other companies in your field and other professionals in roles similar to yours. Always know who they are and what they’re doing. ...
Views: 1263 - Ezine Publishing As A Business - by © 2002 Elena Fawkner
If you have your own website, or are planning to create one soon, in the course of your research you will have read about the importance of publishing an ezine (electronic newsletter) as a way of generating traffic to your site.
-- Note to purists: yes I DO understand ...
Views: 1263 - Master This Habit To Soar - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2010 from Barbara WaymanI once read a story about a boy who received a very expensive art kit from his grandparents for his birthday. He loved art so he saved the kit for when he felt like he was a better artist. Finally one day he went to get the kit and couldn’t find it. He asked his mother if she’d seen it and ...
Views: 1263 - Prove Doomsayers Wrong / Job Hunting in a Recession - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Judy GillespieThe incessant “it’s the worse economy since the Great Depression… nobody’s hiring” drumbeat is unnerving. It’s also painfully inaccurate, but we’re in danger of doomsayer’s words becoming self-fulfilling prophecy. The fear they’ve created is palpable. Even the rich are cutting back on ...
Views: 1263(1 vote) - SSC combined graduate level examination 2012 – A Brief Summary - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2012 from Radhika SinhaThe Staff Selection Commission will be conducting SSC combined graduate level examination 2012 for recruiting eligible candidates for various lucrative vacancies across government organizations and public sector companies. Unlike SSC combined higher level examination, this recruitment test will ...
Views: 1263 - Start a rewarding career with dermatology jobs - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from Saima BukhariDermatology is an exceptional field of medicine. It manages the skin and its problem. The skin is the major system of the body. Dermatology jobs play a vital role in diagnosing the different problems and aesthetic conditions of the skin. The people who work in this profession are called as ...
Views: 1263 - Your Image: The Power Of Color - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2008 from Sandy DumontFor 23 years I lived in Belgium. It was the best and worst thing that ever happened to my business. It was the worst thing because it is very sad to hear a client say, “I would rather look ugly than wear the colors you are suggesting.” It was the best thing that ever happened to me because I ...
Views: 1263 - Another Irrational Career Move That Recent College Graduates Make - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Ken SundheimMasters in Business Administration - Now, it may be just as lucrative to study on your own rather than go to a formal MBA program. What many of these grads don't understand is that you could study how to be a hedge fund manager 19 hours a day, but if you're doing it simply for the money, ...
Views: 1262(2 votes) - Why Time Management Seminars Don't Work - and What Does - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2004 from Susan DunnTime Management Seminars don’t work, and here’s why: They are treating the symptom and not the cause. They’re based on two assumptions that no longer work. The first is that you don’t know how to manage your time. Let’s say you’re asked to attend a Time Management seminar at work. You’ll ...
Views: 1262 - Ancient Wisdom for the Global Marketplace - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2011 from SQ WorldwideThe recent implosion of the financial sector, and the social unrest in many parts of the globe have reverberated throughout the world and generated fear for many, but others see these crises as an opportunity for change. However, most people do not approach change with a positive mind or a ...
Views: 1261 - Get The Balance Back Into Your Career - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2012 from Deborah Brown-Volkman, PCCAre you out of balance in your career? You know you are when your career is all you think about. You worry constantly about where your career is headed. You believe that you can’t be happy until your career problems are solved. And, it might be starting to affect your health. Balance is a ...
Views: 1261 - Take the Ride of Your Life! Create the Career of Your Dreams - by These days, countless professionals are yearning for a more fulfilling career that can give them both personal and professional satisfaction. They want the freedom to design the career of their dreams and the self-reliance to trust that they made the correct decision.
For many people, their ...
Views: 1261 - 5 Tips to Encourage Work-Life Balance at Your Company - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2009 from Joyce WeissWhen you have a supportive work atmosphere, you get people who have a better work/life balance – and as a result, are more productive. But what can you do? Try these 5 tips: 1. Survey people to learn their needs. Form a work-life committee to gather information on which flexibility needs ...
Views: 1260 - Best Helping Tool for Accountants - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from Indrani SinghaWith your business growing every second, you need a business accounting software that keeps track of your multifaceted business demands, which keeps your business on the move and just simplifies every little update. There should be software which offers you great speed and reliability. It should ...
Views: 1260 - Pomp and Circumstance - and Welcome to the World of Work - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Carole MartinIt’s a time for joy – A time for tears – A time we’ll treasure – Through the years – We’ll remember always Graduation Day (song- JAN-1991) Congratulations on attaining your degree! A special time and a proud accomplishment -- You did it! You’re finished! With school that is – now it’s time ...
Views: 1260 - Present withut the Butterflies - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Frank O'TooleYou have butterflies, you are twitching, you are shaking, your knees are going to cave in, you know that since you were born your brain has started working but once you stand on that podium your brain is going to freeze, you’re up next. How are you going to present confidently and stylishly? ...
Views: 1260(3 votes) - 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: 1260(1 vote) - UPSC Civil Services Vs State Civil Services Exam - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2012 from Radhika SinhaThe Indian Civil Services exam is conducted by the UPSC or Union Public Service Commission for recruitment in various Group A and Group B positions in the departments and ministries of the central government. The State level Civil Services exams are considered as another opening for government ...
Views: 1260 - What It Takes To Create A Perfect Brand Image Through Landscaping Logo Designs? - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from Beverly HoustonA logo is a brand ambassador of your business that will be always there to talk on behalf of your company whether you are present there or not. A perfect corporate identity will provide strength, credibility and sales to your business by expanding the exposure to the millions of people. I ...
Views: 1260 - 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: 1259 - I Need Help Deciding What Career To Choose Since I've Never Worked A Day In My Life - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2008 from Colleen LangenfeldWell, that is a problem, isn't it? Thankfully, however, it's not a showstopper. Here are 3 simple steps to crunch through when you are saying "I need help deciding what career to choose." 1. Get to know yourself. Talk to friends and family members. Make a list of your interests, strengths and ...
Views: 1259 - Latest Syllabus for DMRC Exam - Check Here - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2018 from Vineesh NairDelhi Metro Rail Corporation(DMRC) has released DMRC recruitment notification for recruitment of 1896 Jr. Engineer, Assistant Manager, Maintainer, Store Assistant & Other jobs. The online application is available on official site from 27.01.2018. Applicants who want apply for given above any job ...
Views: 1259 - rehabilitation - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2005 from Virginia BolaWhen the word "networking" is used, we tend to think of upwardly mobile college graduates with a bursting day timer in hand chatting up the competition at business meetings, conventions, or workshops. The average blue/pink/white collar worker disconnects, feeling that they could never be that ...
Views: 1259(1 vote) - The Future of Drafting on the Web - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Christopher BowlingDesign work and drafting have changed tremendously in the last 10 years. Software available allows work to be done more precise and accurate within a shorter period of time without having to erase every time a mistake is made. Web sites have opened plenty online drafting firms, but not all of ...
Views: 1259 - A Rewarding and Challenging Career With Pharmaceuticals - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2012 from Deepak DablaDo you know the pharmaceutical industry is growing in terms of volume and value? Yes, this ever-growing industry is expected to reach new heights of success in coming years. Therefore careers in Pharmaceuticals will not only satisfy your need for good Pharmaceutical Jobs but also will provide ...
Views: 1258 - Interviewing Help For Executives - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from Ken SundheimManagement and executive interviewing is what I do for a living. Owing a retained, executive-level staffing agency, I am constantly interviewing sales and marketing executives within nearly every industry and across all major U.S. metropolitan areas. I have seen a few mistakes commonly made ...
Views: 1258(3 votes) - Enrich Your Self-Improvement Journey Through Volunteering - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2018 from Jessica McMohenEver since the late 1980s, people have been swarming the self-improvement section in bookstores. Today, they’re checking the bestseller lists on Amazon for the latest and greatest strategies from people like Tony Robbins, Deepak Chopra, and Eckhart Tolle. While many self-help authors ...
Views: 1257 - Getting into the IT Games Industry - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2012 from Paddy PhillipsSo you want to work in the gaming industry, and why not? It may be hard work, but you’d likely be working on something you have a great interest in, and the possible success would be a huge reward. Plus, it’s an interesting job title to mention in conversation, and certainly more of a talking ...
Views: 1257 - 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: 1257(2 votes) - What Relationships Can Educate Us Concerning the Planet of Work - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Nicky SmartIt is been stated that those that fall short to discover from your previous are destined to repeat it. For a few of us that indicates a paradigm shift for 2011. If you are looking for methods to function smarter, improve your function expertise, improve your worth for your organization, and ...
Views: 1257 - ***Five Stress Busters I Learned From Eating Dark Chocolate - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2011 from Regina BarrAs a life-long learner, I am a voracious reader. My husband claims that I will read anything, which is simply not true. I am a serious business professional and am discerning in my choice of reading materials. For example, I would never consider reading the instruction manual for setting up or ...
Views: 1256 - Develop Change Management Plan — Integrated Change Control - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Sarah RyanThe project management plan, project scope statement, and deliverables are maintained by continuously managing changes. This is done by rejecting or approving changes and incorporating those approved into a revised baseline. The PMP exam will test on change control theory. The Project Manager ...
Views: 1256 - Interview with PW: Handling High Stress Jobs Sober - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2016 from Jennifer ScottIn this interview, Per Wickstrom tells us how he handles a demanding career while also remaining sober. Keep reading to learn how to manage a high stress job without risking relapse. As the owner of several successful businesses, Per Wickstrom knows a thing or two about handling ...
Views: 1256 - *** Interview Questions You Can Ask – Generic and Specific - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2016 from Ford MyersA few years ago, I wrote an article about questions that job candidates can ask interviewers. The piece received very positive response, so I decided to update it and share a new tip to make your interviews even more successful. The most important interview questions might be the ones YOU ...
Views: 1255 - Understand Your Child’s Nature to give the Right Career Guidance - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2010 from Gauri BatraParents today are so concerned with getting their child to excel in school that they don’t even bother to consider what their child’s unique qualities are. At the same time, many are interested, but don’t know how to go about doing so. If you wish to give your child the best career guidance, it ...
Views: 1255 - What Psychometric Profile Results Are Employers Looking For? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from stephen sharpPsychometric profiling (commonly called psychometric tests) are used by 65% of UK employers, so what are they looking for from these assessments? Most of the time they don’t know; haven’t a clue; don’t know it until it stumbles in their door and stares them in the face. That's called an ...
Views: 1255(1 vote) - How Do I Keep the Money Flowing In? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2013 from Rev. Anne PresuelI had a client with this problem. I really want to learn how to attract more clients. And better clients! My income goes up and down depending on what's happening in my business and how much marketing I'm doing. Sometimes, I feel very overwhelmed, because I know I'm not doing enough ...
Views: 1254 - UGC NET Examination 2012 - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2012 from Radhika SinhaUGC NET exam is the employment exam in various public sector or government sector colleges and universities all over India. Candidates who qualify this exam are directly recruited in the post of professors in various public sector colleges and universities all across India. Details about this ...
Views: 1254 - Business Owners - Stop the Snatchers & Grabbers - Part II - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2015 from Jaynine HowardSnatchers and Grabbers are the people we meet that pretend they want to do business with us. You must identify who they are and how they operate in order to not give away your intellectual property, services, or products for free. I've enjoyed your feedback for my article Stop the Snatchers and ...
Views: 1253 - Careers in mobile application development - by Submitted on May 04, 2018 from Emma WatsonThe mobile revolution and advancements in information and communication technologies we have witnessed in the past couple years have taken the digital world by storm. The web development and mobile application development market have grown exponentially over the past few years, and businesses ...
Views: 1253 - Easy Way to Crack Civil Services Entrance Exams - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2012 from Radhika SinhaWith the number of graduates increasing year on year it has become vital for a person to concentrate on the techniques required to be selected for the civil services through the IAS prelims and UPSC exams. This is because the examinations have been noted to be getting tougher to pass, this is ...
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