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Recipe for Success in the Free Agent Economy - by Howard Sambol- Job Search Advice: References – Written vs. Verbal - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Peggy McKeeHave you ever wondered if it carries more weight to have a written reference letter, or if it makes a better impression to have your reference speak directly to the hiring manager on the phone? The answer is: both. Written references and verbal references serve different purposes in your ...
Views: 1872 - Interview Coaching for Medical Sales Interviews - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Peggy McKeeThe medical sales arena is the top-tier of sales positions in the workforce. Because the area is so varied, exciting, and lucrative, many, many candidates are vying for those jobs. So, if you want to land a job in medical sales, you’re going to have to bring your “A” game. Every ...
Views: 1935 - What to Look for In a Great Interview Coach - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Peggy McKeeToday’s job search is unlike any we’ve seen before. Competition is especially fierce in this economy, and candidates get weeded out quickly. If you’ve landed the interview, you need to bring your best game right off the bat and knock the socks off the hiring manager. One of the most effective ...
Views: 1728 - Job Interview and Preparation Coach - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Peggy McKeeDid you ever wish you had the “inside track” at your interview? Or that you knew exactly how to explain that slightly difficult/embarrassing/sensitive situation in your job history? Or even the very best way to explain who you are and what you do in a compelling, “hire me” kind of way? Maybe ...
Views: 1800 - Unemployment Sucks. But, There is an Upside - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2010 from Michael TrustNo one ever wants to find themselves involuntarily unemployed. It’s a horrible feeling to get the news, to wonder about the bills, what to tell family and friends, and how hard it can be to land a new gig. It strips away part of one’s identity in many cases, especially if someone has been with ...
Views: 1036 - Summer is over and time for a vocation! - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2010 from Craig NathansonOver 40? Vocation starts now! Well, the summer is finally over, and kids are ready to go back to school. For adults, especially those over 40, this time associates with extra anxiety. Perhaps, you have spent the summer avoiding the most important question you must answer. That’s it. It is ...
Views: 1577 - Niche Site Building, Retirement, and Income Generation - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Patricia HedgeThe concept of retirement is often misunderstood. Many assume that it entails doing nothing other than taking part in leisure activities. Others will assume that it entails doing nothing....period. Such assessments are not accurate at all. Retirement years can often be the most productive times ...
Views: 1364(3 votes) - The Dreaded Salary Question - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2010 from Michael TrustWe all have been there – an interview that seems to be going well and then out comes the 500 pound gorilla in the room – “what are you looking for in terms of salary”. There are a variety of ways to handle this and how you handle could make or break your candidacy. The best approach is not ...
Views: 1037(1 vote) - Win in Today's Job Search: Don't Apply Online - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2010 from Peggy McKeeThe Old Job Search: Not too long ago, if you were in the job hunt, you’d see an ad, or maybe hear about a job opening from someone you know, and you’d turn in your resume or fill out an application to 15 or 20 companies total, get 3-4 interviews, get 1-2 offers, you’d take one, and it would ...
Views: 1846 - When to Make a Career Change - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2010 from Vic LahureThere are many times when you know it is time to make a career change. For instance, if your job is a dead end job it is time to leave. There are better opportunities for you. Make money for yourself and your family so you can all live comfortably. You can do so with online marketing working ...
Views: 1696 - 10 Mistakes Job Searchers Make - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2010 from Alvah ParkerYou've started a job search. You are excited about the prospects of finding the perfect job. Of course you have a concern about how long the job search will take but you want to make sure your job search is effective. Here are some mistakes you'll want to avoid. 1. No strategy - Someone ...
Views: 2061 - Must I Leave My Company to Advance My Career? - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Jane CranstonToo quickly, and too often the answer given to this question is “yes.” “Of course you have to move to get to the next level, make more money.” “Everyone knows home-growns are paid less.” True? Not necessarily, according to Monika Hamori, professor of Human Resource Management at the IE Business ...
Views: 2812 - 10 Traps to Avoid When Starting A New Job - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Alvah ParkerEveryone wants to start a new job on the right foot. Having a strategy for making your mark in the first few weeks is a great idea. Here are 10 traps that can undermine your efforts during your first couple of months on the job. 1. Going against the cultural norms before you've looked to ...
Views: 1931 - US Border Patrol Agent Job Duties - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2010 from David MillersEvery day, countless undocumented immigrants and illicit goods make their way across the borders of the United States, and the federal government relies upon border patrol agents to do everything in their power to limit the number of aliens that make it into the country. While the vast majority ...
Views: 1525 - Stop Limiting Your Own Success - Get Out of the Box You've Built for Yourself - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Clair SchwanFor many of us, our lives consist of a series of steps that tend to follow the same pattern - we build a "box" that we believe is a comfortable place to be, we put ourselves in it, and then wonder why things aren't working out the way we'd like them to. It's often self-defeating, and many times ...
Views: 2158(1 vote) - Some Great Ideas for a Home Based Internet Business Opportunity - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2010 from andrew hughesSome Great Ideas for a Home Based Internet Business Opportunity Recently, we conducted some research to find some great ideas for a home based Internet business opportunity and we found some amazing ones. Here, we’re going to share with you some of those we found and show you how you can create ...
Views: 1217 - Dream up your dream job (Part 2 of 2) - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2010 from Jeri Hird DutcherA whole new day In Part 1 of this exercise, you journaled for what must have seemed like hours. Maybe it really was hours. You answered a comprehensive list of questions about your preferences about your career, job, workplace, colleagues and schedule. Relax for five minutes like you ...
Views: 1521 - Dream up your dream job (Part 1 of 2) - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2010 from Jeri Hird DutcherWe spend at least eight hours per day working, some of us much more. We have every reason to want to enjoy the time. This and the following exercises will help you choose the best job for you, as long as you know the kinds of things you like to do. One caveat: If you're young enough that you ...
Views: 1327 - How To Blow A Job Interview In Less Than Five Minutes - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Rebekah CockrellYour resume was good enough to get the interview. You woke up feeling confident and even showed up fifteen minutes early to your interview. You felt great as you chit chatted about the weekend and then answered all of the questions with ease. You were a shoe in. Then why didn’t you get the ...
Views: 1775(2 votes) - Five Signs It's Time to Look for a New Job - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Hallie CrawfordWhen working with my career coaching clients about how to know when it's time to look for a new job, I always tell them that whatever they do they should not remain miserable. We all have our ups and downs at work. Some weeks we're super-productive. Other weeks, not so much. But how do you ...
Views: 1321(1 vote) - Choosing a Massage School: a How-to Guide - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2010 from Laurie CraigChoosing the right massage school is an important consideration on your path to becoming a massage therapist. Throughout your massage therapy program, you will be taught a variety of massage therapy techniques, ranging from Swedish, deep tissue, orthopedic, cross fiber, and neuromuscular. You ...
Views: 2253(2 votes) - Listen to the Music Inside You - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2010 from George DutchSummer is the season of music festivals. Touring in a band is like managing a career change. Here are the relevant lessons: Lesson #1: Join the Right Band Do you feel out of place, in a dead end job that neither satisfies or motivates at any levelYou love country music, but find yourself ...
Views: 740 - Get Financially Fit for Your Next Act! - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Kerry HannonGet Financially Fit. Who doesn't fantasize about a second career? Maybe you've always wanted to run away with the circus or make mouth-watering chocolates, or perhaps there something you've always wanted to do that's more rewarding and more meaningful. Whatever your motivation for ...
Views: 1159(3 votes) - Preceptorships (or Job Shadowing): Great Career Builder - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Peggy McKeeAre you looking to transition into a new career? Whether you are being forced to move on because of the current economic situation, or whether you’re one of the millions of adults switching careers just because you’re ready for a change, consider job shadowing to give yourself a boost. Job ...
Views: 1807 - ***The Job Search - “They can hear you in your pajamas.” (and taking the job search seriously) - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2010 from Michelle RiklanWe live in a world today that brings a completely new meaning to “multi-tasking”. Potential employers call about our résumé while we’re driving to the soccer field and deals are negotiated in the supermarket produce section. With virtual offices, tele-conferences, e-summits and Skype, we need ...
Views: 8932(3 votes) - Careers: Did You Wind up in a Default Career? Prevention and Remedy - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2010 from Dorothy Tannahill-MoranAs a career coach and former High Tech manager, I’ve noticed that most people wind up in careers that are completely out of line with their college degrees or interests. When you ask people how they “chose” their careers, many of them answer with something very much like a track through the ...
Views: 2178 - Avoid this Mistake I Made 10 Years Ago - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Michaela SibandaI wish I would have implemented this strategy 10 years ago. But, 10 years ago, it felt like this movement of leaving this cubicle dwelling nation was nowhere to be seen. Back then, I knew I wanted to have time to hike, dance and cook. I knew that life was more than this little space where I ...
Views: 1142 - Do you know what it takes to work at home? - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2010 from Craig NathansonWhat does it mean to work virtually? You work on your own away from others. While you might have contact with others via phone, email, and these days Skype you are alone in your work environment. You may or may not have a set schedule depending on whether you work for others or not. You will ...
Views: 1138 - Are You a Renter or an Owner of Your Career? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Jane CranstonAre you a renter or an owner? The question is generally asked about living space or maybe an office. Today, I ‘m asking about it with regards to your job and/or career. Think about it. A renter generally has a defined time commitment, a lease. They may have an exit plan from the get go “we’ll ...
Views: 1201 - Love My Work Hate My Job - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Jane Cranston“Love my work, hate my job” is the lament of too many people. Since layoffs appear to have reduced in numbers and the workplace seems to be settling into the new normal, people have the luxury of contemplating whether they're happy in the workplace. Being out of work, or even the threat of ...
Views: 5960 - Stand Out In Your Medical Sales Job Interview - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Peggy McKeeWhat does it take to set yourself apart from the competition in the job interview process? Is it a killer resume, a brag book, a 30/60/90-day plan, a great LinkedIn profile, smooth interview skills, or how well you prepare for the interview? Yes, it’s all those things. AND, it’s more. It’s ...
Views: 1988 - How to Handle Unusual Interview Situations - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Peggy McKeeOccasionally, candidates will get to the final interview and discover that the company has hired a third party to conduct the interview. Understandably, these interview situations make candidates a little more nervous….but I have a job interview strategy for you to handle this situation. To ...
Views: 1885 - Don’t Send a Thank You Note After Your Interview –Send an Email! - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from Peggy McKeeThe era of the thank you note after a job interview is over. Well, not the actual “thank you,” just the delivery system. It’s critically important that you thank the interviewer for the opportunity, but it’s also critically important that you get it to him within 24 hours. And a ...
Views: 2243 - A 30/60/90-Day Plan Is The KEY to Winning the Job! - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from Peggy McKeeAs a recruiter, I’ve always recommended to my candidates that they bring a 30/60/90-day sales plan to the job interview and it never fails to impress hiring managers. Although most candidates who use this plan are in sales, job seekers who are not in sales roles often ask if they should use ...
Views: 3123 - What is your Personal Watermark? - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Kelly MarquetNow, I don’t mean just your financial contribution …What I mean is what will your kids, grandkids and so-on remember you for? What did you do to make a difference in this world? Their world. We know that at this time is very different than how our parents lived and VERY different than the ...
Views: 1539(7 votes) - I Want to Wake Up - But Just Not Yet: The Truth About Vocational Awakening - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2010 from Richard RobertsIf you are radically honest with yourself for just a moment, ask yourself - have all your hopes and dreams for your life really worked out? Are you making money doing what you are passionate about? Do you know why you are here? Have you really made any substantial progress in discovering why you ...
Views: 822 - Vocational Awakening and the Evolution of the Soul - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from Richard RobertsVocational Awakening and Evolution of the Soul By Richard L. Roberts, PhD. Each soul comes to the Earth with gifts. A soul does not incarnate only to heal and to balance its energy, to pay its karmic debts, but also to contribute its specialness in specific ways. Before it incarnates, each ...
Views: 2312 - A Job Search is a Job - The Number 1 Step to Win an Interview - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2010 from Peggy McKeeMany of us have the wrong idea about the job search. We believe that our skills, the industry requirement for skills, and our dedication to hard work is enough. This is never the case and in today's environment this is even less so as you may be competing against dozens and sometimes hundreds of ...
Views: 3252(2 votes) - Attention College Grads! How to Use a Post-Interview Thank You Note - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2010 from Brenda BenceStatistics show that, on average, only about 10% of college grads write a thank you note after an interview. So, should you? Absolutely! It’s a great way to distinguish yourself from the sea of other candidates, and it will help your individual personal brand stay memorable. In fact, if you’re ...
Views: 1432(1 vote) - Unexpected Riches: The Six Advantages College Grads Have in a Job Search - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2010 from Brenda BenceAs a college student getting ready to graduate, do you find yourself worrying that you’re at a disadvantage in the job pool because you don’t have as much experience as older applicants? If so, you’ll be glad to hear that you have some definite advantages while looking for a job just by virtue ...
Views: 1375 - Want to change your career? - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2010 from Tara HewittAre you considering changing your career? Are you bored, fed-up, lost, or otherwise unhappy in your current career? Do you feel stuck? Do you have skills that you are not using in your current career? Are you unsatisfied and change seems impossible? Where do you start? The first step in ...
Views: 718 - Job Search Technique - Find Hiring Managers on Social Networks - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2010 from Peggy McKeeHmmm... Being unemployed stinks. Finding a job is a killer. How do I find the job? Why don't I begin by finding the hiring manager instead? If I can do that, I might be on my way to getting the position that I want. Maybe online social networks offer the key I need to unlock the doors to the job ...
Views: 1784 - If you were told you only had a few months to live, how would your kids remember you? - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2010 from Kelly MarquetI know this may spark an issue with a few of you out there, but I continue to see this over and over in my business, Working Moms and lost kids. I strongly feel the American family is broken. We have more kids in trouble at ridiculously early ages. Screaming for attention? Screaming to be heard? ...
Views: 3148(5 votes) - Volunteer Your Way to Success - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2010 from lisa mcleodWhich is harder, trying to get a job or trying to keep one? With 14.8 million people unemployed, job competition has never been stiffer. If you’ve already got a job, there are plenty of people out there who are quite eager to take your place. And if you’re looking for work, you already ...
Views: 925(1 vote) - Why getting a job by sending résumé’s has such poor results - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2010 from Bill DueeaseCBS 60 minutes reported that a laid off executive had sent out over 600 résumé’s in a 2 year period without any success. Why do so many people still use this method of getting a job if it has such poor results? Because it is an extension of the most widely used work selection process that also ...
Views: 1856 - DaddyStress - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2010 from Armin BrottDear Mr. Dad: My son was born four months ago, and things are starting to settle down. But every time I sit down to do some extra work on the computer, I feel guilty about leaving my wife to take care of him since she's with him all day long. I try to help, but I also need to get ahead with ...
Views: 1999(4 votes) - 6 Ways to Handle the Stress of Job Uncertainty - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2010 from Marlene LockwoodSix Ways to Handle the Stress of Job Uncertainty There is a lot of talk about the job market in the news these days, from general woes about the broken economy, to state-wide ...
Views: 5936 - Lifestyle Changes – How to Keep a Positive Attitude with Internet Marketing - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2010 from Vic LahureA powerful concept is the ability to make lifestyle changes through positive thinking. Many people are able to make a difference in their life with a positive mental attitude. These are some of the keys to creating financial freedom through an internet marketing business. It can seem impossible ...
Views: 1108(7 votes) - How Do I Use Twitter Now? - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2010 from Peggy McKeeTwitter is one of those social media sites that might surprise you. On the surface, it seems frivolous—do you really need to read all those Tweets about the smallest daily details of life? But if you dig a little deeper, you’ll realize just how powerful Twitter can be for your medical sales or ...
Views: 1753(2 votes) - Do YOU Make Any of These Top 5 Job Interview Mistakes? Recruiters Vote on Grads’ Worst Fumbles in Job Interviews - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2010 from Brenda BenceWhat do more than 50 seasoned college recruiters from top-level corporations and universities say are the biggest mistakes college grads make in job interviews? That’s the question I recently posed to recruiters from companies and schools like Google, Disney, Sony, and Stanford University. The ...
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