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- Job Search - What To Know Before You Go - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2008 from Kathi Calahan, Career CoachYou need a job. Not just any job, but a GREAT job! I’m going to ask you to open your mind and think outside the box. By doing this you will find a career path that excites and motivates you, that refreshes you and puts a smile on your face every morning. I will show you how to find the best ...
Views: 1016(1 vote) - Careers & God - How To Discover Who You Are - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2008 from Kathi Calahan, Career CoachYou work because you have bills to pay. Or do you? The fortunate ones work because they love what they do, not because of the bills. Even if they won the lottery, they’d still get up every morning doing what they love. How about you? In Discovering Your Life’s Work, you will not only find ...
Views: 1106(1 vote) - Online Degree Colleges - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Lizzi LoraineWelcome to the world of online degree colleges! Courtesy these colleges, now you need not have to attend 3 hours of lectures sitting in a classroom for two to three years in order to attain a degree. You only have to view the website of any college, browse through to find out the required online ...
Views: 922 - Online Career Colleges - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Lizzi LoraineAt times we come at crossroads in our life when we need to decide which path to choose so that it enhances our careers. At times we think that online career colleges are not right for us but if you look at the scenario practically you would find that the online career colleges, most of the ...
Views: 1004 - Leadership 5: Theory X, Theory Y - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2020 from Ian Glickman"Know thyself" - Plato According to an American Society for Training and Development study, job knowledge is the only thing that ranks higher than communication in determining good leadership. One of the most important ways a leader communicates to his or her group is by example and ...
Views: 7579(3 votes) - Words That Sabotage Your Resume - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Alesia BenedictCreating a winning executive resume is a feat of strategy involving focus, wording, design, and content selection. To achieve a career marketing document that wins interviews, all areas of the strategy must be on-target and consciously used in the most effective manner. One of the most common ...
Views: 3933(2 votes) - Adversity - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2008 from Dirk ZellerIn order for us to win in life, we must push through the adversity we face. Without facing it, we are poorly prepared for winning. The truth is most of us don’t welcome adversity like a long-lost friend. We don’t embrace with passion the pain and setbacks that occur. Alfred Russell Wallace ...
Views: 1418 - Visualize Success To Succeed? - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2008 from Lynn DravisWHAT DO YOU THINK? CAN YOU REALLY ACHIEVE SALES SUCCESS SIMPLY BY VISUALIZING SALES SUCCESS? Or is this visualization business just wishful thinking? If you could succeed by visualizing success, would you? Of course you would. So why not take a look? Everything in the man-made world exists ...
Views: 1050 - Actions Or Attitudes - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2008 from Dirk ZellerThe two A’s of success are Actions and Attitudes. You have to have both to achieve sustainable success in life. Having one without the other will only allow you to achieve a mild level of success. Having both will enable you to accomplish anything! If you have the right attitude in sales but ...
Views: 788 - Asking for Help in a Job Search - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2008 from Tracy LaswellIf you don’t seem to be making progress in your job search, perhaps it’s due to a breakdown in communications. Here are some ideas on how best to ‘ask your way’ into a great new job. BE SPECIFIC: If there is anything that drives me completely batty, it’s the ...
Views: 985 - Should I Get Help From A Career Counselor? - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2008 from Kelli SmithWith thousands of workers being laid off, the competition for jobs should be strong. A career counselor may be able to help people become more focused and strategic about their job search. Most people would probably rather get a root canal than hunt for a new job. Whether a person has been ...
Views: 852 - Career Oriented Online Computer Training - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2008 from John MahoneyNow, different categories of computer trainings are available online. Comparing to the classroom trainings, these online courses are economical and effective. Anyone who has a computer and an internet connection can endure these trainings. But most of the advanced computer trainings have the ...
Views: 731 - Four Ways Not To Ask For A Raise - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2008 from Phyllis NeillThere are few things in your career that will cause as much anxiety as the notion of asking for more money from your boss. However, most of us will find it necessary at one time or another, and it's a good idea to have a firm game plan going into it so that you can maximize the effect of your ...
Views: 971 - Topics and Types of Papers - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2008 from Katharine HansenYour topic is largely determined by the type and length of the paper you are to write. In most cases you will be asked to write a literary, an argumentative, a position, or a descriptive paper, the length may vary from five to twenty-five typed pages, depending on whether is a brief report or ...
Views: 883 - Should I Get Help From a Career Counselor? - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2008 from Kelli SmithWith thousands of workers being laid off, the competition for jobs should be strong. A career counselor may be able to help people become more focused and strategic about their job search. Most people would probably rather get a root canal than hunt for a new job. Whether a person has been ...
Views: 742 - Five Reasons You Need Job Training - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2008 from Kelli SmithJob seekers should take heart because millions of great jobs could be on the way. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the over 78 million baby boomer's who constitute more than a third of our workforce are now beginning to retire. Since boomer's have had far fewer children than their parents, ...
Views: 860 - Five Tips For Delivering Job-Clinching Interview Performance - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Nimish ThakkarFive tips for delivering job-clinching interview performance Nimish Thakkar Poor interviewing skills are to be blamed when an otherwise promising candidate loses a job offer. Fortunately, interviewing skills, like many life skills, can be perfected with preparation, practice, and ...
Views: 905 - Powerful Leadership - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Jay BlockLEADERSHIP By Jay Block, IJCTC, CPRW “There are three types of leaders: Those who make things happen; those who watch things happen; and those who wonder what happened.” - Anonymous “Leadership is understanding people and involving them to help you do a job. That takes all ...
Views: 1691 - Interviewing In The Zone - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Jay BlockExcerpts from a presentation to Students at the University of South Florida) “Now on to one of my favorite topics, interviewing. Truth be known, effective interviewing is nothing more than effective communications. And it’s as much about delivery style as it is about content. Here’s a key ...
Views: 895 - Market Yourself, Achieve Your Dreams!! - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Jay Block1) Is Your Resume a Powerful Marketing Tool or a Chronological Obituary? Abridged: 101 Best Resumes to Sell Yourself, by Jay Block, CPCC; McGraw-Hill Publishing WEST PALM BEACH, FL ¡V In order to attract outstanding jobs you need an outstanding marketing tool that communicates your value. ...
Views: 851 - As a Job Seeker, Is it Possible to Ever Get What You Really Want? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Norine DaglianoRecently I met with a job seeker whose career passion was to be an EMT; however, she was willing to take a job as an administrative assistant or warehouse worker. Her résumé reflected this disconnect. The next day I received a call from a woman who was passionate about making a career ...
Views: 935 - Is Your Career Against the Wall? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2008 from Lori-Linell HallIs Your Career Against the Wall? How to Turn Major Problems into Unlimited Solutions and Success Sometimes our lives and careers get into situations that I will refer to as “Against the Wall.” What I mean is that situations or circumstances have become so uncomfortable, actually so ...
Views: 1180 - Online Degree Programs - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2008 from Kathleen ChesterIf you have no college degree till date, now you can go for it opting for an online degree program, no matter what your age is. The online degree programs are offered in various fields by many universities. The online degree programs are of various types and these ...
Views: 1030 - How To Give A Confident Interview - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2008 from Steve ErreyGiving an interview can be one of the more stressful things you have to do, and there's so much advice out there it's hard to know where to start or which advice you should follow. The thing to remember is that giving a confident interview is a skill that can be learned, just like making a ...
Views: 2353 - 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: 1641 - How to Find Work You Love - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2008 from Heather MarkelThe first step to finding work you love, is to notice if you DON’T love your current work. Do you have that nagging feeling that you have more to offer than your current job allows? Are you aware of a pull to be doing something else, or do you just hate getting up in the morning to get ...
Views: 1701 - Breathe New Life Into Your Resume - by Submitted on May 14, 2008 from Roxanne RavenelImagine that you are an employer that has recently run a print or online job ad. You are short-handed, behind schedule, and now find yourself inundated with hundreds of resumes in response to a single job opening. Your first priority is to begin eliminating applicants. But, there is no way you ...
Views: 1341 - How Do I Maintain Energy, Focus, Motivation And Drive? - by Submitted on May 12, 2008 from Shawn DriscollThis is one of the most frequently asked questions I hear from clients and participants in my workshops. Everyone seems to be overloaded and drained. My “prescription” is twofold. First, handle what drains you. Second, focus on what drives you. Three things that will kill your ...
Views: 1167 - Vision For Career And Life – 10 Powerful Questions - by Submitted on May 10, 2008 from Alvah ParkerHaving a clear vision of where you are headed is really important. If you have no vision then any direction will be acceptable even going round in circles! :) To begin finding your vision you must allocate some quiet time. Since I coach busy people I know that sitting quietly without doing ...
Views: 1120 - Retirement? What for? - by Submitted on May 06, 2008 from Craig NathansonIs your work coherent with your life? This is a question rarely asked before 40, but it’s so important after 40. Most of our work lives have been about accepting the views of others and working to the plans of others. We had jobs and we were expected to meet the requirements of our jobs. ...
Views: 736 - Benefits of latest Computer Courses - by Submitted on May 05, 2008 from Michel ThapaABCO Technology INC is the leading Microsoft Training Company in the Los Angeles, CA. Offer daily public schedule courses for popular programs like Microsoft Excel training. Nowadays, computers are the very first essential thing every working person should know. So people must know how to use ...
Views: 5441 - Propel Yourself Forward With Life Or Business Coaching - by Submitted on May 01, 2008 from Jeffrey HowardLife or Business Coaching is designed for people that are truly ready, motivated and committed to create a successful life for themselves, or ready to take their business to a new level of success. A life or business coach is skilled in helping you make dramatic improvements every area of your ...
Views: 698 - Exploring The MasterMind - by Submitted on May 01, 2008 from Jeffrey HowardJust what is the MasterMind? To some, the name may sound a bit ominous. But to those fortunate insiders tapped into this powerful information, the mere mention of the MasterMind automatically brings the sense of exhilarating success that they know manifests when a group of people evolves into ...
Views: 737 - Putting The Action Into The Law Of Attraction! - by Submitted on May 01, 2008 from Jeffrey HowardThe Law of Attraction has practically become a household word nowadays, hasn't it? Largely driven by the viral smash-hit success of the movie, The Secret, a massive resurgence of interest in Wallace D. Wattles 1910 classic The Science of Getting Rich, the recently released film Pass It On, Law ...
Views: 1055 - Choosing A Mentor Part II: How To Cover Your Back If Your Mentorship Program Doesn't Meet Your Needs - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2008 from Elisabeth KuhnYou know that a mentor could help you get where you want to go. And you’ve found a mentorship program that promises you just that. You may be lucky. But don’t blindly whip out your credit card just yet before you have asked (and gotten satisfactory answers) to a few tough ...
Views: 1166 - Job Hunting...Give Patience a Try - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2008 from Barbara WulfYou created the resume. You composed the cover letter. You bought the suit to dress for success. You applied for various job openings and now you wait. You wait for the phone to ring inviting you to interview. You wait to learn of job leads. Waiting…it’s a hard place to be in a ...
Views: 2139 - How To Impress A AJob Interview - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Debbie CarrYou really want that job and you are up against a lot of competition - what can you do to give yourself an advantage over others? As a recruiter I can do up to 17 face to face interviews a week (this is after the telephone screenings which can be up to 10 or more a day). There are some ...
Views: 3010 - From The Classroom To The Boardroom - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Cathy Holloway Hill,College can be both challenging and exciting. For college graduates transitioning into the corporate workplace, the challenges and excitement can turn into outright stress and anxiety. This article will eliminate the anxieties by providing you with the necessary information to ensure a smooth ...
Views: 1365 - Advantages Of Business Networking For Women - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Cathy Holloway Hill,We are very familiar with the term “Good Old Boy Network”. This is an exclusive network of business men that will do whatever it takes to pull their “exclusive members” up into the upper echelon of executive management. This is one of the most important reasons why women should make it part of ...
Views: 1979 - How To Stop Work From Feeling Like Work - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2008 from Christopher EdgarI had an interesting conversation the other night with a man I met at an event. We were talking about an uncomfortable truth—the fact that, no matter how inspired and motivated you may feel about what you do for a living, after a while it tends to start feeling like, well, work. That is, you ...
Views: 902 - How To Put The Brakes On Your Career-Change! - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2008 from Leanna FredrichIf you want to stop yourself dead in your tracks while finding your passion-filled career believe this..."I can't make enough money doing what I love. This belief alone is strong enough to keep people from exploring new and interesting careers. Often I hear client's saying, "I love doing ...
Views: 1059 - Answering The Call - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2008 from Lori-Linell Hall"The Call" was what prompted you to want to be a doctor and in "Answering The Call," you took those difficult pre-med courses in college, persevered through medical school and residency, and then triumphantly and joyfully entered private practice or academic life. There's no doubt that you ...
Views: 1295 - Dealing With Difficult Coworkers - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2008 from April MimsWe’ve all had to deal with difficult coworkers at one time or another. Whether it’s the person that screams and shouts, the person with the negative attitude, or the person that knows it all, conflict between coworkers is natural and inevitable. While we can’t change the difficult coworker, we ...
Views: 16357(1 vote) - Dressing For Success - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2008 from Eric MayoOne of the most important elements of a successful job search and the subsequent interview is making the all important positive first impression. You will never get a second chance to make a first impression. The way we dress at any given time is a reflection of our state of mind at that ...
Views: 1509 - Laid Off? Now What? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2008 from Marge PowersBeing laid off hurts. It can feel like a slap in the face. It seems like an attack against you and a rejection of all you've contributed to the company. Yesterday you were safe and secure. The future was promising. Today you're out. You are on your own, no safety, no security; you don't ...
Views: 1179 - How To Prevent Online Identity Theft - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2008 from Pankaj SharmaIdentity theft rates one of the fastest growing crimes in America today and the Internet can make it even easier for some criminals to take your good name and drag it through the mud. Identity theft involves criminals stealing your personal information such as credit card numbers, social ...
Views: 901 - What Makes Up A Laptop? Batteries, Screens And Cpus - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2008 from Pankaj SharmaLaptops, also known as notebook computers, are trendy and functional computer devices that are now giving business people the best of both worlds in terms of business efficiency and mobility largely due to the fact that you can use batteries to power up the laptop for use anywhere, anytime. But ...
Views: 797 - Top 5 RC Car Accessories - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2008 from gurpreet singhRC cars are one of the hottest hobbies going but to keep your vehicle in top condition you need to have a stock of standard equipment to maintain your car. There are also great RC car accessories that can add to the experience and get you up and running more easily. You don’t want to be ...
Views: 1717 - What Exactly Is Nitric Oxide (NO2)? Why Is It Such A Powerful Bodybuilding Supplement? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2008 from Geet SinghThe chemical compound nitric oxide is a gas with a chemical formula NO. It is an important signaling molecule in the body of mammals including humans, one of the few gaseous signaling molecules known. Nitric oxide (NO) is not nitrous oxide (N2O) or with nitrogen dioxide (NO2). (Formal definition ...
Views: 1186 - Electric Scooters: Love At First Spin - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from alka ranaGasoline prices skyrocketing? No need to worry – with a motor or electric scooter one gallon of gas will last for weeks. As people start driving electric scooters, they find more and more reasons to like them. They’re practical, easy to park and get great gas mileage. With gasoline ...
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