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Recipe for Success in the Free Agent Economy - by Howard Sambol- Making a midlife career change - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from Frank BonkowskiMalcolm Forbes, founder of Forbes magazine, said: “The biggest mistake people make in life is not making a living doing what they most enjoy." It is the worst of times, it is the best of times In spite of difficult economic conditions and high unemployment, there is no better time than ...
Views: 1623(3 votes) - No Work Experience? You Can Still Create A Great Resume! - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Sarika PeriwalFor anyone who is fresh out of school or college and is looking to enter the job market, it could be an intimidating task; learning how to write a resume. It is natural to feel trepidatious of the task at hand, particularly because one has no actual work experience to speak about at this stage. ...
Views: 1742(2 votes) - Top Ten Reasons to Pursue a Plumbing Career - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2010 from Cristian StanIf you’ve ever been told a college degree is needed to have a high paying career, consider that over 25 percent of all college graduates work in jobs where no degree is needed. Statistics from the US Bureau of Labor show that 8 of the top 10 fastest growing careers don’t need any sort of ...
Views: 1543(1 vote) - Consider Plumbing Courses before Deciding to Become a Plumber - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2010 from Cristian StanIf you think that being able to handle a wrench and knowing how to fix a leaky faucet makes you a plumber, think again. To become a licensed professional plumber, you must be at least 18 years old and complete about 4 years of certified courses. These teach you everything you need to know about ...
Views: 1018(1 vote) - Informational Interviews Using LinkedIn - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2010 from Peggy McKeeOne of the many, many fantastic applications of LinkedIn is that you can use it to land informational interviews. Informational interviews are just what they sound like: they are interviews that you conduct to gather information, usually about a job or a career field you’re interested in. ...
Views: 2363(3 votes) - The Fear of Choosing - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2010 from Sally TempletonI’ve had many clients who want to make a change in their career but don’t know what to do. They have plenty of great ideas: on-line businesses, teaching, becoming a consultant, working for a non-profit, finding a green job. But they are afraid to choose one, because, what if they don’t make ...
Views: 2072(2 votes) - Boss Bullies: The Chain of Pain - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2010 from Arlene UngerEncounters with hypercritical and aggressive bosses that are never satisfied, can make the work you could love seem unfulfilling and tedious. Then again, maybe YOU really ARE the problem! Does your "Boss Bully" have just cause, but inappropriate methods? Or does s/he treat most everyone with ...
Views: 1846(3 votes) - Skip HR and Contact the Hiring Manager to Get That Job - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2010 from Peggy McKeeDo you feel like you're sending your resume down endless black holes? Not getting interviews? They might be getting hung up in HR-which means you need to go to the source: the hiring manager. Contacting the hiring manager directly sets you apart as a go-getter. It's a concrete demonstration ...
Views: 2584(1 vote) - 10 steps to a more fulfilling life after 40! - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2010 from Craig NathansonI get asked a lot what it is like to live a self-described authentic life filled with happiness, joy, fulfillment, and a sense of making a contribution. So with this article I decided to share what I do. Try out these steps for yourself and you will also see an emerging life which works better ...
Views: 1559 - TOP 7 TIPS TO HANDLE SITUATION IF MADE REDUNDANT - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2010 from Erika KalmarBeing made redundant, especially in today’s market situation, is really harsh. You might feel worthless, losing self-confidence, you are afraid of financial insecurity and can’t even think of the pile of work to be done to get another job. But don’t panic and don’t feel devastated! Here are 7 ...
Views: 1185 - Career Change: 2 Strategies for getting off your “buts” - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2010 from Dorothy Tannahill-MoranI hear countless comments from people saying they want to change careers, BUT, but, but, but. They make up some reason for not changing. Among these reasons are: I’m too old – I’ll have to take a pay cut – I don’t want to make the effort – I don’t know what I’d do. Essentially, I think it ...
Views: 1791 - Telephone Interview Tips: How to Get Your Foot in the Door - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2010 from Cecile PeterkinAs job seekers broaden their horizons to include positions far from their home town, and human resources departments try to deal with the deluge of job applications brought on by the recession, telephone interviews have become much more popular. Here are some telephone interview tips that will ...
Views: 2469(7 votes) - Top Ten Ways to Find a Job - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2010 from Jill CzeczugaWhen the economy is in bad shape, the job market is usually worse. Those with jobs are trying to stay employed and people without jobs are desperately trying to find a new job, both can be extremely stressful. If you put in the time and effort into finding a new job you will be rewarded no ...
Views: 842(3 votes) - Networking Tips You May Find Useful - Part II - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2010 from Sarika PeriwalThere are a number of networking tips that are as important if not more important than your resume when it comes to getting a job. As we saw in part 1 of this article, your resumes are no doubt important, but networking the right way is at least as important. Networking makes a personal impact ...
Views: 1514(3 votes) - Follow your Bliss - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2010 from Kaushal Aras“When you follow your bliss... doors will open where you would not have thought there would be doors; and where there wouldn't be a door for anyone else.” ~ Joseph Campbell Last Saturday I led a youth session at the Self realization Foundation, in Encinitas, CA. There were couple of ...
Views: 2191(5 votes) - The Secret to Manifesting a New Job in 7 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2010 from Mary KraemerJob market updates are daily news. Everyday there are stories about people that want a ‘new job’. Many are unemployed; and others are in a position where they stay stuck in the job they have and are very unhappy. Being without a job, or going to a job that you don’t like, takes its toll on ...
Views: 15968(9 votes) - Pack Your Resume With The Right Keywords to Get That Medical Sales Job - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2010 from Peggy McKeeIf you want your resume to actually be a marketing document for you, and get a recruiter's or a hiring manager's attention, you must pack that resume with the keywords that are relevant to the career area you want. Recruiters, hiring managers, and Human Resource departments use computer ...
Views: 2828(1 vote) - How Do Med Techs or Other Lab Employees Transition to Medical Sales Jobs? - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2010 from Peggy McKeeActually, the first question should be: CAN med techs or other laboratory people transition from a technical role into a sales role? The answer is: it depends. The odds are low, but for those who can beat the odds, they'll likely be fantastic sales reps. It tends to be a love it/hate it ...
Views: 2083(2 votes) - Use a Field Preceptorship to Get Your Next Sales Job - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2010 from Peggy McKeeA field preceptorship a fantastic way to boost your chances of landing a medical sales job. Also known as a ride-along or job shadowing, it's usually something we associate with students, but a field preceptorship offers multiple benefits for the jobseeker: * It gives you on-the-job ...
Views: 2115(1 vote) - Use Job Shadowing to Get Resume Keywords - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2010 from Peggy McKeeJob shadowing is just what it sounds like: you be someone's "shadow" for the day, to learn what a typical day is like in their job. It's also known as a field preceptorship, or a ride-along (especially accurate for going with sales reps on their routes). It's a "tryout" for you with no ...
Views: 6177(1 vote) - ***How to Fail at Networking - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2010 from David Couper1. Not doing your research. - Make sure you know who will help you and why. Understand your business and how it works. Research which are the companies that you want to work with and which are the ones that you don't. If you don’t you run the risk of blowing the job. - I called someone ...
Views: 1680(4 votes) - ***California Employers Add Jobs - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2010 from David CouperCalifornia employers add 32,500 new jobs in January. And although that’s not true everywhere it’s a good sign. Any positive news on the job front must benefit all of us. But what does that mean for job hunters? If you don’t have a job you can be more hopeful. But you still need to keep up ...
Views: 1644(3 votes) - THE WINNING GENERATION MEANS SMART CAREER CHANGERS - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2010 from Hyacinth Gooden-BaileyTHE WINNING GENERATION MEANS SMART CAREER CHANGERS If you were born between 1946 and 1964 or are of the generation after World War II, you belong to the Baby Boomers generation, so they say. You have passed over the Consciousness Revolution of 1964-84 and the MTV Generation of 1975-85 and ...
Views: 1575(4 votes) - Be Prepared for Job Interview Success - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryBasically, man develops psychological fear of the unknown and unforeseen. This case is usually typical in a job interview, where symptoms of nervousness almost constantly take place. Preparation is the most effective way to rid of this fear and in turn lessen nervousness and anxiety. The best ...
Views: 1050(4 votes) - Out of Work Professionals Say No to Unemployment - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2010 from Teena RoseResume Writing? Professionals are taking an Unlikely Move to Starting Resume-Writing Businesses rather than Facing Unemployment - - - - - - - - - - - - - ~**~ - - - - - - - - - - - - - Even a recession doesn't tamper our never-ending drive to succeed, does it? Rather than face unemployment ...
Views: 1141(2 votes) - Functional Resume - Pros and Cons - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2010 from Sarika PeriwalA functional template or sample is one that may be adapted for the purposes of those looking for a career switch. The functional resume samples are those that highlight one’s skills and abilities rather than work experience or the jobs previously held. Functional resumes are sometimes also known ...
Views: 7359(1 vote) - The Chronological Resume - The Pros And Cons - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2010 from Sarika PeriwalYour resume should be able to convince a person within the space of about half a minute that you are a person they need to meet with; that here is a person that deserves an interview. So this half minute of attention from a prospective employer that you have, is what you have to use to get ...
Views: 5097(1 vote) - Is Commercial Real Estate Investing for You? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from David LindahlThe two major issues that stop investors from pursuing commercial real estate deals are no time and no money. In my experience, I’ve started off with practically none of these resources available to me, but as I broke these barriers my investing career started to flourish and I became a ...
Views: 1269(31 votes) - Why Do You Need a Resume? - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Sarika PeriwalSo you’ve never compiled or written a resume and so have no experience at what goes into one. You are also not sure that you need a resume in the first place, or why, if at all, you need one. You’ve probably seen some resume samples and frankly you think it is extra work that you can do without. ...
Views: 2325(2 votes) - Life as an Entrepreneur: Part Two of Two - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from Eugene Yiga“You can resist an invading army; you cannot resist an idea whose time has come.” – Victor Hugo 4. Generating Ideas So, now that you’ve decided to get into the entrepreneurship game, how do you come up with that great idea? Well, there is no magic formula when it comes to that but a few ...
Views: 1574(5 votes) - Life as an Entrepreneur: Part One of Two - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from Eugene Yiga“I told my children when they were leaving education that they would be well advised to look for customers not bosses.” – Charles Handy Following the successes of visionary thinkers like Apple’s Steve Jobs and Microsoft’s Bill Gates, the entrepreneurial spirit has taken the world by storm. ...
Views: 1558(4 votes) - What are the Upside and Downside of Affiliate Programs - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Edward Fotion{[Affiliate|Associate] programs have some [awesome|remarkable|amazing] advantages, and if you [implement|do] them [correctly|properly],you can make [incredible|huge|lots of| tons of|a lot of] money with affiliate programs. ~If [implemented|done] [properly|correctly], [Affiliate|Associate] ...
Views: 657 - Nurses: Looking for a Career Change? Think About A Transition Into a Medical Sales Career - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2010 from Peggy McKeeIf you are a nurse who is thinking about a career change, you’re not alone. There’s a recent ANM Health Care survey that says over 40% of nurses are seeking a career change. Job satisfaction for nurses is low, for a lot of reasons: the hours, the pay, and a lack of respect from doctors are a ...
Views: 8270 - Tips for Landing a Medical Sales Job - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2010 from Peggy McKeeThe term "medical sales" covers a lot of area: medical device sales, laboratory sales, clinical diagnostics sales, biotechnology sales, imaging sales, pathology sales, pharmaceutical sales, and tons of other niche areas of health care sales. Even though there are strong differences in style ...
Views: 2633 - Job aggregator's role in proficient job search - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Jon NateAs time goes by, our fast paced lives give us a lot of challenges in various forms. In order to parallelize with the modern world it is essential to keep yourself up-to-date with current events and new technologies available to us. Job search is one thing that everyone essentially performs every ...
Views: 698 - How to Achieve Balanced Business and Spiritual Growth - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from David SamuelCan business and spiritual growth go hand in hand and both develop simultaneously? Emphatically yes. Sufism and the Tantric paths are two examples of having a family and work or business in harmony with ones spiritual growth. The past Sheik of the Jerrahi order in Istanbul owned a candy ...
Views: 1330 - Becoming a Coach - 5 Career Transition Tips - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Ally WieserIf you have decided to transition into a coaching career while still holding another job here are some tips for a smooth transition. 1. Obtain a coaching certification. There are many evening and daytime coach certification courses offered to suit any schedule. Choose one that offers a ...
Views: 1716(6 votes) - New Job Success: 6 Steps to Start Things Right - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from Eugene Yiga“Normal is getting dressed in clothes that you buy for work and driving through traffic in a car that you are still paying for – in order to get to the job you need to pay for the clothes and the car, and the house you leave vacant all day so you can afford to live in it.” – Ellen ...
Views: 2053(1 vote) - Career Fairs: Locate Your New Career at the Fair - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Trevor PriceAre you either out of a job or ready to make the plunge into employment that is quite different from the work you do today? If you are like most, you have probably searched for jobs online or in your newspaper's employment section. Though convenient since you can do much of the ...
Views: 829 - Are There Many Retiree Jobs Around? - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Raymond AngusRetiree jobs is a good employment arena to explore right now. Would you like to learn why this statement is true? Many observers report that the recession that has hammered us all for the last couple of years is showing some signs of recovery. That may or may not be overly optimistic, ...
Views: 828 - Is Your Career Plan Focused On Personal Aspirations Or Employer’s Needs? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2010 from Patricia EricksonWhen you think about your next career move, are you thinking about your own career aspirations or your company’s needs? If your only focus is on your company’s needs, you doing yourself a disservice and you might be missing a great opportunity to realize the job of your dreams. From early on ...
Views: 2788(1 vote) - Finding the Right Career May be Written in Your Face - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2010 from Naomi TickleFinding the Right Career May be Written in Your Face The physical features in your face give vital information about your innate abilities and talents. Once these abilities have been identified, a computer program is used to find the careers or hobbies that best match these skills. Edward ...
Views: 1617(1 vote) - Applying for a Job - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from Eugene Yiga“Success happens not by chance, but because you were given a chance and took advantage of it.” – Kevin Geary Knowing where and how to apply for a job is just as important as whether or not you’re qualified. Campus career centres are the best, even after you graduate. They’ve got connections ...
Views: 1718(2 votes) - Your Alternative Career Search: Relax, Heal, and Play - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2010 from Tama KievesA “practical” career search won’t lead to an inspired outcome. I want you to have an inspired outcome. That’s because you have a calling inside you as bright as ten thousand shooting stars. You are not empty or misaligned or born in the wrong time. It’s not like the world doesn’t need exactly ...
Views: 990(3 votes) - Catapult Your Career with these 10 Tips - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2010 from Candace CzarnySince most of us have to work in order to have enough money to pay our bills, it's no wonder that more people are turning to Feng Shui to help them jumpstart their career paths. Even if you are in the field that you desire, you may not be living up to your full potential. In order to ensure that ...
Views: 997(3 votes) - ***Survival Jobs - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2010 from David CouperHave to pay the bills until you sell that script? Taking classes for your next career move and need some extra money? Or have you been laid off and are still looking, but your cash is low and the mortgage is due. You need a survival job. In Los Angeles survival jobs are common for many ...
Views: 1835(1 vote) - 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: 1572(2 votes) - 7 Reasons to Become a Coach - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Ally WieserThere are so many reasons to become a coach I hesitate to write about just seven. As a Coach and Coach Trainer I see dreams made real on a daily basis and this is just the start. Here are my top 7 reasons to become a coach: 1. Personal Development: Through the process of becoming a coach ...
Views: 2151(6 votes) - Welcome to this article on staying positive after being made redundant:- - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Allison Galbraith1. Career. Now is a good time to think about what you might want to do next. Another job similar to the one you’ve left? Further education? Look for something part time? Retrain to change career direction? Start your own business? This could be the key to your future so you ...
Views: 1237(1 vote) - Where Should I Look For Senior Job Openings? - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Raymond AngusDo you think all the senior job openings have been filled? Would you like to learn why they are increasing in numbers even as we speak? Are you a senior and do you really need a job? Do you have the sinking feeling that the boat has already left the wharf and all that is left for you to do ...
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