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- The Virtual Interview - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Kathy Sparks"Interview" to most of the world means being invited to a company or office to be interviewed for a job. There are lots of sites and tips for getting through those interviews successfully. One such site told me about the seven steps toward making a good impression at an interview: 1. ...
Views: 2260 - What To Do When Your Boss Is A Jerk - by If you have worked for anytime at all, you have had the opportunity to work with a difficult boss. I have had the pleasure of working with many over my lifetime and have learned a few interesting ways to handle a difficult boss.
First, change your perspective. As long as you see your boss ...
Views: 2260 - The Fearless Leader vs. The Emotionally Intelligent Leader- What Do You Aspire To? - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Sue KochTraditionally, the presumption of ‘fearless leader’ has been held in high regard. Someone who takes risks, who takes charge, and keeps full control and power in the face of adversity. What had not historically been considered was the impact yielding of such power and control had on the ...
Views: 2259(6 votes) - How to Build Your Career with Emotional Intelligence (EQ) - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2002 from Susan DunnBuilding your career with emotional intelligence is one of the smartest things you can do! How do you begin? 1. EQ starts with self-awareness. Know your strengths. Take the StrengthsFinder(tm) profile and find out what your innate abilities are so you can build your career around them. This ...
Views: 2257(1 vote) - Work Anxiety And Taking Control: 4 Steps - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2011 from Rick CarterAnxiety, according to dictionary.com, is “distress or uneasiness of mind caused by fear of danger or misfortune.” Fear is defined at the same site as “a distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, pain, etc., whether the threat is real or imagined.” So anxiety can be defined as ...
Views: 2257 - ***You Do Not Need to Speak for a Living for Voice Training to Be Part of Your Ongoing Development - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Nancy DanielsWhether it is for personal reasons or professional, improving the sound of your speaking voice is something people are becoming aware of because they realize it is part of the image they project. What does your voice (the one you hear on your answering machine) say about you? In today's ...
Views: 2254 - IAS Exam Preparation Tips - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Radhika SinhaCivil service exams are one of the most highly coveted career options in today’s time. Unlike earlier times when engineering and M¬BBS ruled the world of career, today, the position is overtaken by civil services. It has a large menu of job opportunities to offer and all these jobs put you a ...
Views: 2252 - Do You Have Workaholic Tendencies? - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2017 from Linda CattelanWork can be an incredibly rewarding and fulfilling part of your life, but when passion for the work you do becomes an obsession it can be to the detriment of a healthy work/life balance. Ask yourself: • Can you carry on a conversation about anything other than your job? • Is most of ...
Views: 2244 - ***The Art of Saying “No” and Setting Boundaries - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2014 from Kitty Boitnott“No" is a complete sentence.” ~Anne Lamott Anne Lamott is an author who has been interviewed by Oprah Winfrey and is known for her wry wit, her political activism, and her sometimes divergent thoughts on faith. The sentence above is a mark of her ability to cut to ...
Views: 2243 - Resurrecting Your Skills and Talents After a Lay-Off - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2009 from Peggy Titus-HallYou worked for your company 10+ years. You have a resume somewhere, but you haven’t looked at it since the first day you joined the company. You really never needed one as you were promoted up the ranks of the organization. Since you’ve been doing the same kind of work in your profession for so ...
Views: 2240 - How to Assess Your Resume - by If your current resume is not generating the interview offers you want, it is time to start assessing it.
Check to see that the following descriptors apply:
· Begins with a succinct, clearly stated career objective tailored to the particular job for which you are applying.
· Highlights ...
Views: 2238(1 vote) - Take Your Career To New Heights With NLP - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Anna AparicioIn such a challenging economic and workforce climate, career development means different things to different people: getting that first job, keeping your current job, returning to the workforce after a long hiatus, dealing with redundancy and unemployment, starting an entrepreneurial ...
Views: 2238(1 vote) - Position Yourself for Success: 4 Tips to "Recession-Proof" Your Career - by Submitted on May 06, 2009 from Mary Gormandy WhiteRegardless of the current state of the economy, it's up to each of us to position ourselves for success. No matter what is going on in the world around us, each of us has to take steps to make sure that we are prepared to succeed – for now, and into the future. While we may not be able to ...
Views: 2235 - ***Five Steps for Handling Workplace Conflict - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Regina BarrYou're at work. You've been assigned an exciting, highly visible project. You can't wait to get started. You arrive at your first team meeting ready to rock and roll. You take one look around and you immediately hone in on several scowling faces. Almost immediately, you are confronted and a ...
Views: 2234(1 vote) - Specific Second Interview Questions You Should Know - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryInterviews are of different types.There are behavioral interviews, analytical interviews, general interviews and so on. Basically, the first interview is conducted by a human resource staff. If you overcome the first obstacle, you will then be interviewed by several more people. In some ...
Views: 2234(2 votes) - Art Presentation: Artist Statement-Bio-Resume-Proposal - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2009 from Barbara Bowen“If you aim for a market you’ll miss the mark.” Whoever said that, I’m a believer. It’s no good looking over the shoulder at what strangers prefer before creating. True inspiration is the optimal motivator. Quality issues from there, and its purity taps the nerves of audience attraction. ...
Views: 2232 - General Knowledge - Power to succeed in competitive exams - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2012 from Radhika SinhaIn most of the competitive exams that are conducted in the country, General knowledge is a very prominent segment. It is imperative that the candidate answers the questions based on general awareness and current affairs correctly to get good score in the exams. Candidate must appear for various ...
Views: 2232 - QUIZ - Way to Learn Current Affairs - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2011 from Radhika SinhaQUIZ - Way to Learn Current Affairs Current affairs provide us with useful information about the things taking place around us. It can be any important information on a famous personality or details about an event that took place. All this information accumulates together and becomes what we ...
Views: 2227 - Anticipating and Avoiding Getting Fired - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2013 from William CottringerAnticipating and Avoiding Getting Fired By Bill Cottringer “If you intend to go to work there is no better place than right where you are; if you do not intend to go to work you cannot get along anywhere. Squirming and crawling about from place to place can do no good.” ~Abraham ...
Views: 2221 - What Makes Me Happy At Work? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Alvah ParkerWaking up every day excited and happy to go to work has always been a goal for me. Some jobs were like that for me and others were not. I remember once literally dragging myself to my job because it was so stressful. It was easier for me to write this list when I thought about what I hated ...
Views: 2221 - IGNOU B.Ed Admission and Course Detail - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Radhika awasthiBachelor of Education(B.Ed) is a course offered for those interested in pursuing career in teaching. IGNOU B.Ed degree is mandatory for teaching in higher primary schools and high schools. The minimum qualification required for entry into B.Ed. course is Bachelor of Arts(B.A.), Bachelor of ...
Views: 2218 - Tally password recovery can eliminate all you headache - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2011 from Ritu VashistMany people still perceive changing passwords often will definitely help improve the security of their data Tally software accounting, while others keep busy to think long complicated tally password for their important tally accounting data files and folders. They are not losing their precious ...
Views: 2217 - Work from the Comfort of Your Home with Online Job Opportunities - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2012 from Stephen LangtonThe internet today has brought the world at our fingertips. For those who are looking for online job opportunities, internet offers plethora of them. All one got to do is proper research before choosing one. With the recent downturnof economy and recession hitting it hard, many people who ...
Views: 2216 - Five Myth Busters of Changing Careers - Breaking Free to Reach Your Dreams - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Kathleen KingAside from the statistics about the sheer number of careers across our lifetimes in 2009, there are a multitude of new perspectives on career planning, and career options. Was it an option to be a network engineer in a small office when you were a youngster? How about a nanotechnology ...
Views: 2209 - SUCCESSFUL SUPERVISION: SEVEN SURE SOLUTIONS - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from William CottringerSUCCESSFUL SUPERVISION: SEVEN SURE SOLUTIONS By Bill Cottringer “You cannot teach a man anything. You can only help him discover it within himself.” ~Galileo Galilei. There is no shortage of information about being a successful supervisor. But, that is a problem in itself—there is ...
Views: 2209(9 votes) - How to get your child into modeling and acting - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Troy Lee1. What is the most important trait you look for in child actors? The ability to be relaxed, comfortable, disciplined and natural in front of virtual strangers is a hard quality to find. Clients want kids to be real kids not seem like they were forced or coached by their parents. 2. ...
Views: 2208(1 vote) - 13 PROVEN WAYS TO GAIN MORE VISIBILITY WITHIN YOUR COMPANY - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2010 from Erika KalmarThere are lots of highly skilled, talented and hard working people sitting in companies and not getting what they deserve – either in terms of job advancement or financial or moral recognition. If you are one of them, here are 13 proven tips to raise your profile: 1. Find out what your boss ...
Views: 2207(3 votes) - Career in fashion designing is very lucrative - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Manoj VyasThe designing industry has gone through a complete change in the recent years and the range qualifications for same are required for success in world of design. Fashion technology is becoming the quickest and created industry these days. All prosperous developers are spending so much time to ...
Views: 2206 - Benefits Of English Language Lab Software - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2012 from Vinay AhujaSpeaking good English is vital for people who want to do business globally or need to succeed in the present competitive industry. The universal language, regularly refers to the impartially-accented, grammatically stringent appearance of language connected with anchor and the media. In the era ...
Views: 2203 - Numerology, Astrology & Handwriting Analysis – Career Timing & Personal Strengths & Weaknesses - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2007 from Scott & Stephen PetulloAn anxious client asked us if he would get a new job soon and if he was destined to be out of work for a while. He wanted to know when he would find a great new job. We told him the following and it will give you an idea of the mechanics of predictive work, along with some insight about ...
Views: 2192 - ***If Communication Is Your Bread and Butter, Voice Training Should Be on Your To-Do List - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2013 from Nancy DanielsSo many people rely on their voice for their business – yet so many people are unaware that their voice can have a tremendous impact on the success of their business. When you hear yourself on recording equipment or an answering machine, for example, what is your reaction? While your 1st ...
Views: 2188(3 votes) - ***If Your Voice Is a Monotone, Think Energy - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2013 from Nancy DanielsRecently I was working with one of my clients, describing how to add more color to her voice. Color is the emotion, the life, the animation one expresses in speaking. Her response to me was, “You want me to speak with more energy.” While I certainly want speakers to have an energetic ...
Views: 2187 - Reviews of Wave City NH 24 - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from vikas guptaWave City Ghaziabad New Launched by Uppal Chadha Group. Wave City wellplanned beautiful township for Residential Plots which is located at NH 24 in Ghaziabad and Designed by the world renowned city planners, Bentel Associates from South Africa. Chadha Group is a reputed industrial house of ...
Views: 2186 - History of Course in Commerce after 12th - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from Ritu VashistCommerce education promises to serve as a catalyst to socio economic development of any country region or community, it enables to meet the requirements of present day stiff competition business environment , it helps the youth to in providing right course of action for their survival and ...
Views: 2184 - How to keep a Job in Tough Times - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from William CottringerHow to keep a Job in Tough Times By William Cottringer, Ph.D. “The quickest way to appreciate your job is to imagine yourself without one.” ~Oscar Wilde. In tough economic times, it is not a good thing to be unemployed. And if you are lucky enough to have a job, you don’t want ...
Views: 2175(2 votes) - Interview Preparation; How To Create Your Unique Brand - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Carole MartinAlmost every article - or career coach - will tell you that in order to do well in an interview - and to ultimately get the job offer, you must "Be Prepared." But what if you don't know how to prepare? - "What does prepared look like?" - "How do I know what they are going to ask?" - "How ...
Views: 2174(5 votes) - Job Search Tip - Join LinkedIn Today - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from Peggy McKeeLinkedIn is an amazing professional career tool and perhaps an even more amazing job search and prospecting tool. With over 65,000,000 members (and adding thousands of new members daily), this social networking service is your ticket to a world of career connections that would have been possible ...
Views: 2173(1 vote) - How to Use The Internet to Get New Clients For Your Hair Business - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Charlotte HowardAs a hairstylist or salon owner you have got to be online. The internet is simply where it is at right now. Most beauty supplies stores are online, so call that a clue! So how do you even use the internet to bring in new clients? Here are six brief steps you can take: 1. Use Your ...
Views: 2170(1 vote) - Bank Specialist Officers Recruitment Process - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2012 from Radhika SinhaSpecialist Officers is the most promoted banking employment after Probationary Officers and Clerks. But what accurately is Specialist Officers. Like the title implies Specialist Officers are vacancies where aptitude and experience specialized is needed. Freshers apply for PO and clerical jobs ...
Views: 2166 - A Non-Waste of Time Team-Building Exercise [and yes you can try this at home] - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2013 from Noelle NelsonYou moan, you groan. Your manager has called one of his infamous “team-building” meetings, and it’s only the threat of getting fired that propels your butt out of your chair and into the meeting. What a waste! Sitting around doing departmental Kumbaya when you have piles of work marked “Urgent!” ...
Views: 2163 - Online Psychometric Testing - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2008 from Paul NewtonIt is becoming increasingly common for organisations to use the internet to deliver personality tests and aptitude tests. This approach has distinct advantages over paper-and-pencil tests: 1. There is no need to print and distribute printed material. This advantage has implications for the ...
Views: 2161 - Career Karma - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2006 from William ArrudaYou Reap What You Sow. It’s true in most aspects of your life and it’s especially true in your career. The other day, I got a call from a former colleague. He hadn’t been in touch for years (almost 10 years) but he just lost his job and was hoping I could give him some contacts in IT ...
Views: 2160 - General Tips- How to Get Admission in Delhi University - by Submitted on May 17, 2012 from Radhika SinhaAll your school life, especially 12th standard is dedicated towards getting into a top notch college of India. Students work very hard, parents pressurize too much, relatives expect a lot, to see you into one of the best colleges of India, getting a popular degree. A college is judged with the ...
Views: 2160 - Anything worthwhile needs 8 hours of continuous work.. - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Tarik AlsharafiThere are many types of work that may take from a few minutes to a few hours, but valuable work needs time. Time needs to be booked without interruption for long periods. To be able to make progress on all my activities including work, businesses, blog and family, I use several techniques to ...
Views: 2159 - 3 Tips to Crack IBPS Exam - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2012 from Radhika SinhaBanks are no doubt, one of the most admired career destinations for the students. Being, one of the most suitable and stable agencies in a rapidly growing economy, it becomes a bit challenging to grab a job in the banking sector but fortunately, there are plenty of plenty of options you can ...
Views: 2156 - Find Meaningful Work and Feel Fulfilled - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2010 from Alvah ParkerMeaningful and engaging work is the key to a profitable business. When people feel their work is meaningful the end result is a more productive office with a satisfied and fulfilled workforce. What do I mean by meaningful and engaging work? Here is a story to illustrate: There once was a ...
Views: 2155 - Feel the Fear and Do What You Love Anyway - by Submitted on May 17, 2010 from Sue Oliver,Each of us has a glorious, divine purpose for making a unique and positive difference on this planet; that is, for leaving a powerful legacy. And guess what? Your passion and your talents together point directly to your purpose. Pretty obvious, eh? Most of us have a good inkling as to ...
Views: 2154(4 votes) - Are You Threatened By Other People’s Success? - by Submitted on May 17, 2013 from Mike RobbinsMay 16, 2013 (For this week’s audio podcast, click here.) How do you feel when you see or hear about the success of others? While it may depend on who it is, what they’ve accomplished, and how you’re feeling about your own life at the time – if you’re anything like me, you may have some ...
Views: 2152 - Essential Elements of Computerized Accounting Programs - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2012 from Jhonny DubeyAccountants are required in all business operations regardless of the size and type of organization. Every organization must track its revenues as well as need to keep records of all financial transactions as per state or government policies. Accountants are vital to gather and organize ...
Views: 2151 - How You Sound Is Who You Are - True or False? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2015 from Nancy DanielsThe answer is maybe. As an example, let's say that you are soft-spoken. If you are asked to repeat yourself a lot, others may think you lack confidence. This is just one description which comes to mind when I hear someone who doesn't speak at a normal volume level in conversation. However, I ...
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