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- There is No Such Thing as Work Life Balance… - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Mike Jaffe"I've learned that the process of life - including the work, obstacles, even the hassles - is my life. Life isn't the end result - it's everything in between the beginning and the end." - ANON Let's begin by stating the obvious - there is no such thing as work-life balance. Although there ...
Views: 1695 - Job Change or Career Change? - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Ted BehrIf you are unhappy with your work situation, you may be wondering, "Should I get a new job or should I change careers entirely?" That is a very important question to answer; going through a midlife career change takes a lot more time and effort than looking for a new job. So you first want to ...
Views: 1694 - Cool off to avoid the line of fire - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Cathy GoodwinHave you ever had a bad day, when everything went wrong from the moment the alarm didn't go off, your ten-minute commute grew to thirty minutes due to a freak accident, you couldn't find the notes you needed for a meeting? On those days you are also likely to collect traffic tickets, insults ...
Views: 1693(1 vote) - Is Your Career Worth an Hour of Your Time? - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Peggy McKeeObviously, the answer to this simple question is a resounding “Yes!” After all, careers represent achievement and financial security. Giving up an hour of your time is an insignificant sacrifice considering the benefits that it can provide. The next question: How should you utilize that hour ...
Views: 1693(1 vote) - Good Project Management Leads to Better Financial Results - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Jakob BarryA house of cards takes very little preparation to build but still requires particular intricacies for success. One wrong move and in less than a second the little structure can fold into a flat pile. The same can be said for completing any task or project whether professional or private. ...
Views: 1692(2 votes) - The Voice of the Inner Critic - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from Marshall BrownChattering away inside the heads of most human beings is an internal monologue that goes on and on at about 45,000 words per day. It consists of a variety of voices—the cheerleader, the worrier, the taskmaster and a whole gallery of others, some uplifting and cheery, others nagging and mean. ...
Views: 1691 - Life Coaching Tips for Boosting Concentration at Work - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinFor those who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD, keeping themselves focused and efficient in their jobs can be very difficult. The distractibility, restlessness, and limited attention span can have severe effects on how a person performs at work. If you have this condition, ...
Views: 1690 - How Parents Can Help Their Young Adults Choose a Career - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2013 from George DutchIs your son or daughter eager to find meaningful work domestically or abroad? Does it worry you? Your son or daughter may deliberately be opting for a type of job far different from yours. Some studies show that young adults are twice as likely to answer `no` to the question, `Did your ...
Views: 1688 - How to Remain Calm Under Pressure - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinPatience is something that many of us find very hard to acquire or develop, perhaps because it is way too easy to just be impatient. But do you know that when you lose control of your patience, you hurt not only the people around you, but yourself as well? Impatience can cause your stress levels ...
Views: 1688 - Statistics Homework Help Websites - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2012 from Monica GuptaIn these highly developed periods of modern technologies, students worldwide are expecting the internet in terms of statistics homework help. It helps students by easing their problems and permitting them to memorize statistics formulas’ fundamental principles. There are various websites ...
Views: 1688 - Job Dissatisfactions Could Be Insignificant To Your Career Contentment. - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2007 from Jeff GartonThis article reveals how it’s possible to recognize your career contentment even in situations where you are not happy or entirely satisfied. More importantly, it explains why it’s beneficial for you to do so, and even easier than attempting to be happy or made satisfied. Can you imagine having ...
Views: 1687 - I am Just a Human Being - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2012 from Charlie MooreI am Just a Human Being I have been thinking about this a lot over the past year and I am wondering if anyone else feels this way. Are you tired of always being put into certain categories? For example, I am a 62 year old, so the government will categorized me into a Senior Citizen, a ...
Views: 1686(2 votes) - Mental Toughness and Commitment - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Phil PearlMental Toughness and Commitment Recently, I have been interviewing people to work on a nightshift, for company in London. In addition to the candidates’ skills and experience I am keen to find out what thinking, beliefs and attitudes they hold and get some insight into what makes them tick. ...
Views: 1686 - Why it pays to be old – and how to get old before your years! - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2012 from Chantal CookeThe value of experience can be hard to judge. You only know for sure when you find yourself in a situation that demands it, and you perform – or not. So I spoke to Profitable Business Growth expert Hilary Briggs from R2PLtd for her advice… I’ve recently been reminded of the value of ...
Views: 1686 - ***Find The Perfect Job! - by Submitted on May 27, 2011 from Judi PerkinsIn addition to drug testing and often fingerprinting, companies both national and international have also required credit checks. But it’s become more the norm than the exception, because with the extreme number of people applying, companies have implemented it as a means of indicating a ...
Views: 1685 - Increase your confidence when going after your first management job by refocusing your resume - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2010 from Jeri Hird DutcherWith 15 years in systems analysis and some management experience, "Hugh" wants to move into management. The trouble is he doesn't feel ready to make the move with a resume that still looks and sounds like that of a systems analyst. Hugh has tried several times to change it himself, and no matter ...
Views: 1684 - 11 Tips to an Organized Job Search - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Lisa MontanaroSo, you are searching for a new job? Perhaps you are making a voluntary career transition. Maybe you have been laid off, or worse, fired. Regardless of the reason for your career move, one fact remains true: if you are conducting a job search, it is vital that you take an organized approach. ...
Views: 1681 - What Is A Career Coach? - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Leslie AttwoollMost of us have an idea of what a coach does. If you have ever watched or played sports, you will likely see a coach guiding players to victory from the sidelines. Coaches are an integral part of a successful team. Career coaches also help their clients to victory by helping them identify and ...
Views: 1680 - Get a better future with better education - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from simran raiThe article is based on various aspects of education. It particularly focuses on management studies and engineering studies and how one can benefit. Have you ever given a thought that how good education leads you to a higher success? Good education can take you to greater heights in form of a ...
Views: 1678 - What's the Greatest Barrier to a Successful Job Search? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Peggy McKeeWhat’s keeping you from getting the job? It could be the same thing that trips up others: you don’t understand (yet) that the job search is a sales process. It doesn’t matter what career you are involved in: to get the job, you have to sell yourself to the hiring manager. That means ...
Views: 1678 - The Impact Of Product Knowledge On Your Telemarketing Campaign - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2012 from Belinda SummersIn organizing and conducting a lead generation and appointment setting it is important that you know very well what your product or service can do. But knowing the capabilities of the products or services you are offering is never enough. You need to have a deeper understanding of what you ...
Views: 1676 - You have been programmed for lack & You don’t even know it! - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2016 from Rosemary Nonny KnightIt is a new year! And as usual, I find myself determined to create more, to be even more wealthy and to have even more of the things I desire. I am obsessed with living to my full potential and that includes making as much money as possible, firstly for my own comfort and that of my immediate ...
Views: 1675 - Grieving Over Job Loss…It’s Allowed and It’s Necessary - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2009 from Peggy Titus-HallEmployees on either side of a large or small staff reduction (leaving or staying) suffer terribly over losing the people with whom they may have worked for as many as 10, 25, or 30+ years. You’re allowed to feel badly, to grieve. It’s a necessary process after the experience of losing your ...
Views: 1674 - A new view on Leadership - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2013 from Larry CraneLeaders exist in all walks of life. More importantly, everyone has the potential of acting in a leadership position. We can all be more successful by establishing a positive attitude and also by having an attitude of gratitude. Leadership includes vitality, charm, being flexible and also ...
Views: 1670(9 votes) - Visually Paired - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2012 from Cory KempEllie, my friend of thirty years, once pointed out to me, “You are just such a good liar . . .” She wasn’t making a general moral statement, but observing a simple truth: She regularly forgot that I was legally blind because I was so good at pretending I was not. Fitting into a sighted, ...
Views: 1669(1 vote) - Have You Ever figured Out the Return on Investment of Your College Degree? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from SCOTT LIFERWith that 4 year study endurance test out of the way, a piece of paper that states we have a BS, BA or some other two letter insignia, and the debt racked up with paying for that piece of paper, do we really know what college costs us? I think the time is well overdue that we get caught ...
Views: 1668(2 votes) - There are no secrets to success - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2012 from Helen RobertsThe true formula to success, personal or professional, is seldom disclosed. Why? Is it because no-one really wants to acknowledge that there is no quick-fix to success, overnight success, or Success for Dummies guide. World renowned golf player Gary Player is known for saying: “The more I ...
Views: 1667(1 vote) - Tips on how to improve your resume - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2013 from Peter IzmailovCreating your resume is the first step towards getting that well deserved promotion, or landing the perfect job, and it require some special technique like you would need when doing business writing. Career sites often have very handy templates that are designed to help you along when attempting ...
Views: 1666(1 vote) - 5 Job Hunting Tips for College Graduates - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Michael MercerUnfortunately, job hunting for recent college graduates can feel tough. Fortunately, here is immediately useful job hunting advice or tips to help the job seeker get a job. 1. Volunteer Problem: Job hunters find it hard to get a job without experience – but it is hard to get experience ...
Views: 1665(1 vote) - Importance of social bookmarking in SEO - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Herminia GilliardWith increasing competition, promotion has become an important feature for every organization these days. Internet marketing is one of the most common methods used to promote, advertise or market the services and products of a company. This strategy is accomplished by search engine optimization ...
Views: 1665 - Why most new coaching businesses fail - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Chantal CookeMore and more people are choosing to retrain as coaches – but the vast majority of these new coaching businesses will fail. Why? Coaching is a huge growth area; both in terms of people wanting to become coaches and people wanting to buy the services of coaches. So, when there is plenty of ...
Views: 1665(1 vote) - How to Relax and Recharge Completely - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2013 from Mariano JaucoIf I had permitted my failures, or what seemed to me at the time a lack of success, to discourage me, I cannot see any way in which I would ever have made progress. - Calvin Coolidge, 1872-1933, 30th President of the United States _____ Regular relaxation is essential for a long life ...
Views: 1664 - What to Keep In Mind When Choosing a Mentor for Your Career - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2009 from Peggy McKeeFinding a mentor can definitely help you advance your career, but there are several important points to keep in mind when choosing a career mentor. Usually people choose a manager, recruiter, or friend, but those choices might not be the best. A manager, for instance, might present a conflict ...
Views: 1664(1 vote) - Gain Time with a 3-Day Tech Rest - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2010 from Jane CranstonYou probably know the work of Matt Richtel, though his name may not be familiar to you. Richtel won the Pulitzer Prize in National Reporting for the New York Times for his series titled “Driven to Distraction.” The series, where he addressed the impact of multitasking, texting, and phoning while ...
Views: 1663 - Life Coaching Tactics for Dealing with Backstabbing Coworkers - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinAs you change jobs and even careers, you will come to a realisation that people really come in many different colors. Many work as hard as you do and are even kind-hearted. Of course, you enjoy being and working with them. Unfortunately, there are also those who have negative personalities. The ...
Views: 1663 - Over 40? Out of Work? Make This the Best Time of Your Life! - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2009 from Craig NathansonTake a new approach Right now millions of Americans are either out of work, recently laid off, or afraid of being laid off. There are millions more, who simply work at jobs, which provide no meaning. They work only in order to get a paycheck. Stop feeling sorry for yourself Society ...
Views: 1663(1 vote) - How Can A Business Lunch Help Your Lead Generation Campaign - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2012 from Belinda SummersSo, you are in the middle of your business lead generation campaign, and then you receive an invitation from one of your business prospects for a business lunch. While that sounds like a great idea, remember that there are some things you need to remember during these occasions. If you want to ...
Views: 1661 - How To Pick The Right Coach - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2008 from Heather MarkelThis is a question a lot of people wonder about. There are several criterions upon which you can base your decision, but, when it comes right down to it, personality, connection, and rapport are, to me, some of the most important. No matter how experienced and credentialed your coach is, if ...
Views: 1661 - Turn Your 2-D Community Into 3-D - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2016 from Lisa SasevichThere's no question that online communities are vital tools for supporting your own learning and for growing your business. Through these communities on platforms such as Facebook, Wordpress, and Twitter, your students and clients can experience invaluable support from one another as they ...
Views: 1660 - If you want a successful business, Stop thinking Poor! - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2016 from Rosemary Nonny KnightYou may or may not realise this but you have been conditioned to think poor… To think lack… To think that it is bad to be rich… And so, of course, it is a struggle to create abundant wealth. You ask me about how to grow your business… You ask me about how to get more clients, ...
Views: 1655 - How to Use a Tradeshow to Get a Great Job! - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Peggy McKeeTradeshows are great places to gather industry information and really great networking opportunities. However, they are also useful avenues for job searches. To be successful at this, you need a plan for before, during, and after the show. First (before the show): · Send out an e-mail to ...
Views: 1654 - Robert Wilson: The Coach With The Most! - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from Robert WilsonRobert Wilson: The Coach With The Most! Cowboy Wisdom NLP Coaching, Hypnotherapy, NLP and listen to Rob doing live hypnotherapy. http://www.cowboy-wisdom.com/coaching-recordedsession.html Many people have inquired, after the articles that have been absolutely heralding the wisdom, ...
Views: 1654 - Dare To Dream - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2013 from Anne Dranitsaris and Heather Dranitsaris-HilliardWho Am I Meant to Be? Few people dare to dream. To live their lives striving to achieve their potential and become the person they were meant to be. Most people live in survival, as though they have to constantly protect themselves from unseen dangers, even though they don’t exist. Sadly, ...
Views: 1652 - Free SEO Tips: Technology of Link Building For New Site Owners - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from jupiter martinAll the benefits of SEO began as a novice in this field. Launching your own web site can be an exciting event for many people and business owners. However, this excitement can eventually make a big disappointment when the owner discovers the sad truth that the site is to get little or no traffic ...
Views: 1648 - Things NOT to write in your CV (or 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). Over the years, I have also read several -unfortunately- bad books on CV writing and a lot of outdated online ...
Views: 1648 - Ultimate Truth About Executive Presence At The Whiteboard - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Milly SonnemanLooking to stand out with poise and presence in your company? Whether you’re the CEO or an aspiring leader, presenting at the whiteboard is a winning decision. If…you know how to present with skill, executive presence and authenticity. Many leaders shy away from whiteboard presenting. At ...
Views: 1648(1 vote) - How Does Your Attitude Affect Your Life and Career Planning Success? - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinWhen it comes to being successful in one's life or career, many of us think that those who are blessed with intelligence or high IQ are the ones who are likely to achieve success. There is new research from Stanford University, however, that challenges this belief. According to psychologist ...
Views: 1646 - In a Saturated Marketplace? 7 Steps to Great Business Ideas - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2018 from Maria HebdaThe difference in business ideas can be compared to the difference between mediocre and exceptional and between boredom and passion. Whether you're coming up with an effective way to streamline the job search process, writing a best-selling headline to attract new clients, or coming up with a ...
Views: 1645 - The Most Important Value in Creating Wealth - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2010 from Todd SmithA close friend of mine called to tell me that his son regularly follows my posts. The other day his son said, “Dad, is the point Mr. Smith making a little thing or a big thing?” Well Ethan, today’s subject is a big thing. In fact, this lesson about personal integrity is as BIG as they ...
Views: 1645(4 votes) - Job Stress: Moving from an Unpleasant Reality towards a Peaceful Resolution - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2014 from Larry CraneLet’s face it–if we are stressed about work, we are also stressed in all areas of our life. Unless we change what we are holding in mind, we will continue to experience stress. Stress is an unnecessary choice that we are fueling by holding the wrong things in mind. Job stress comes in many ...
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