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- Are You Avoiding Confrontation? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Lenann McGookey GardnerI think there’s a trend … a trend toward avoiding confrontation. All the time. At all costs. No matter what’s at stake. And it’s starting to concern me! It’s not that confrontation is a good thing – too much of it, and life gets very tense. But it’s important that, when the situation ...
Views: 1628(2 votes) - Are You Doing Something You Love Each and Every Day? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2003 from Stacey MayoIt is easy to get caught up in the day-to-day stress of everyday life: deadlines to meet, schedules to keep, unexpected expenses, conflicts to resolve, illness of loved ones, to name a few. Amidst all this, it is easy to for me to lose sight of why I do what I do - my purpose for being. I ...
Views: 2078(1 vote) - Are You Empowered in Your Career? 12 Strategies to Gain Strength, Confidence, and Clarity - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Kathy CaprinoProfessional women have made tremendous strides in terms of drawing on our strengths, abilities, and confidence in the workplace in recent years, but it’s clear that we have a long way to go before we are using our female power with self-assurance and ease. Based on my national in-depth ...
Views: 1436(1 vote) - Are You Networking at 10 Percent - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Jane CranstonConversations with a number of coaching clients have focused on the need to network and develop a networking strategy. While job seekers may not want to “get out there in a big way,” they generally appreciate the role that reconnecting and meeting new people plays in identifying positions and ...
Views: 1470(2 votes) - Are You Resume Ready? - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2009 from stefanie spikellWhat if a recruiter called you today? Would you be ready to jump on the opportunity she offers you? If not, you could lose the chance to better your career, as jobs go FAST in this competitive market. If you are going to be “Resume Ready” you have to keep your resume ...
Views: 1421(1 vote) - Are you taking your inner brat to work? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2003 from Pauline WallinARE YOU TAKING YOUR INNER BRAT TO WORK? By Pauline Wallin, Ph.D Author of "Taming Your Inner Brat: A Guide for Transforming Self-defeating Behavior" Is your inner brat taking over your job? Everyone has an inner brat. It's the part of us that's still a 2-year-old. It gets furious at the ...
Views: 1865(1 vote) - Avoid a Three-ring Circus with These New Interviewing Strategies - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2003 from Teena RoseI referenced the circus because I just finished another interviewing book that recommends asking for the job before leaving the interview. I can envision up to 15 qualified professionals each asking the interviewer for the job. If each asks for the job, doesn’t that make the question null and ...
Views: 1186(1 vote) - Avoid Mistakes on the Job - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2010 from Elizabeth FreedmanDon’t Ruin a Good Thing: Avoid the 3 Mistakes that Hurt New Employees on the Job By Elizabeth Freedman, MBA www.elizabethfreedman.com Have you ever noticed how easy it is to ruin a good thing? If you’ve ever spilled coffee on a new shirt, added just a bit too much salt to a recipe, or ...
Views: 1368(2 votes) - Avoiding the Resume Embellishment Trap - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from stefanie spikellYou’ve read about so many famous people who didn’t tell the whole truth in their biographies. Maybe they weren’t REALLY the CEO of their company, or the “All-American” sports player. We’ve all heard of the doctors who really weren’t or the specialists who “bought” their degrees.” Maybe it has ...
Views: 2176(1 vote) - B.Sc. in Computer Science: Course Guide & Details - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2020 from nupur sharmaMany students in the modern world, after completing their class 12th, are in a dilemma for which career option they should go for. Many aspirants go for B. Sc. which is a graduate-level Bachelor of Science degree. There are some best B. Sc. colleges in Bangalore and also other colleges across ...
Views: 470(1 vote) - Bad vs. Good people? - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2009 from Craig NathansonLabels at work It can be easy as a manager to label people as bad or good performers. This performance labeling tends to be a convenient way to quickly categorize people. It is efficient for human resources. Once labeled, people can be given promotions or demotions, merit or punitive action, ...
Views: 1889(1 vote) - Be a “10” in 2010 by Maximizing Your Potential - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Sarah HathornThere is no better time than a new year to inspire professionals to shine the spotlight on their personal and professional goals. As we begin this year’s journey it’s a wonderful time to really delve into what’s working in your life – while also acknowledging what’s not. During this uncertain ...
Views: 1192(1 vote) - Blog Your Way to a New Job - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from stefanie spikellWill a blog help you get a new job? YES! The reason for this is that a blog helps you to be found my recruiters and employers. When they find YOU, instead of you finding THEM, you have greatly increased your chances for a positive end result. But what if you aren’t found through your blog? ...
Views: 1391(1 vote) - Bright Outlook For RN Jobs - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2010 from Robert GreeneThe employment outlook for RN jobs in the United States is on the upswing. Up until the year 2016, it is predicted that the job market for registered nurses will be so wide open, that the RN will basically be able to "write their own ticket." The nursing field has always been a popular career ...
Views: 844(1 vote) - Buddhism, the Brain, and a Bad Boss - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2013 from Nina HamThere’s nothing more frustrating and disheartening than feeling that your boss is undermining your efforts to do your best at work. Maybe it seems intentional, maybe it seems just who s/he is. Whatever the origin, the toll on your morale and performance is heartbreakingly wasteful. What to ...
Views: 1986(1 vote) - Business Consultants - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Josh PikeAs a consultant, you have specialized expertise or a unique perspective that other businesses value. Your expertise and insights and the value placed on them by your customers are assets - not tangible assets like real estate or cash, but assets nonetheless. No matter how small its scale ...
Views: 871(1 vote) - Business Etiquette - How To Fix 7 Commonly Broken Rules - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Monica Molstad BareshBusiness Etiquette - How to Fix The 7 Rules That Are Commonly Broken Business Etiquette is defined as "The customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession or group." When many people think of etiquette, they think "prim and proper." However, in ...
Views: 2038(1 vote) - Business Success? This Organization Has Produced 48% of US Presidents - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2003 from Susan DunnIn a recent article in Forbes magazine, Wachovia CEO G. Kennedy Thompson is quoted as saying that Beta Theta Pi, which he joined while an undergrad at the University of North Carolina, gave him "the opportunity to meet people from different backgrounds and places, and the connections have ...
Views: 1420(1 vote) - Cardiology Jobs Require A Lot of Heart - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2010 from Frank WarnerCardiology jobs refer to any type of job that involves working with the heart. Many professionals fall into this category. They include cardiologists, cardiology nurses, and cardiac surgeons. Cardiologists are physicians that have decided to focus primarily on the health and care of the ...
Views: 575(1 vote) - Career Advice: Less Computer, More Face Time - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Elizabeth FreedmanHere’s a math problem for you: Take a look at your life over the past days, weeks, or months, and compare how much you spent in front of a screen (including phone, computer, TV), with how much time you spent face-to-face with someone. If you’re like a lot of us, the screen time wins out over ...
Views: 1127(1 vote) - Career Happiness: Expect It or Aspire To It - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 from Todd RhoadToo often we confuse our expectations with our aspirations. You may know it as expecting too much. Career dissatisfaction results from a misalignment of these two factors. To stay on track, you need to only understand the difference and ask a few questions. In this article, I’ll tell you what ...
Views: 1384(1 vote) - Career Persuasion Factors That Could Leave Chipotle and Dunkin Donuts In The Poor House - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Ken SundheimThe better looking have better careers. They receive better grades in college, they receive higher paychecks and are the first to be promoted. Why is this true and to what extent do looks play a part in our ability to persuade and get ahead? Finally, what can you do about it? Why Are Looks ...
Views: 1545(2 votes) - Career Success: You Need Passion to be Motivated and Succeed - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2009 from Todd HicksIf you are currently working, do you obtain a thrill from your line of work? If you are not working or you are considering finding another profession to go into, have you spent much time thinking about what you really want to do in order to have a satisfying career? It is important to understand ...
Views: 2062(1 vote) - Career Tips for Travel and Tourism Courses Graduates - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from David AlexanderAre your feet always taking you somewhere far and fun? Well, it must be a sign that you will make it big in the field of travel and tourism. Very few careers can match the opportunities in this industry in terms of novelty and excitement. You will find plenty of awesome jobs that allow you to ...
Views: 1368(1 vote) - Caring Citizens Deserve Credit - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Stephanie MannI read with great interest the article "Despair is up — so why isn't crime?" (Dec. 22 – Contra Costa Times, CA) The so-called experts are "scratching their heads over why crime has ebbed during this recession." A former Los Angeles police chief gives credit to tracking, analyzing numbers and ...
Views: 2131(2 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: 998(3 votes) - Choose Your Career Wisely - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from S.C. MishraSales and Marketing Jobs – A common myth about a sales career is that working in sales will give you more ‘control over your life’. When doing a job in sales, especially if you’ve got a marketing manager job, your life will be more exciting and adventurous then it ever was, owing to the fact ...
Views: 1060(1 vote) - Clarity of Purpose and Direction -- the First Step Toward - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from Bud BilanichTo develop your personal clarity of purpose you need to do three things. First, define what success means to you personally. Second, create a vivid mental image of you as a success. This image should be as vivid as you can you make it. Third, clarify your personal values. The other day I ...
Views: 672(1 vote) - Coaches: Everyone's Got One, You Think You Might Want One, What Do They DO? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2002 from Susan DunnPersonal coaching has burst upon the scene. Everyone’s got one--even Jamie Lee. You think you might want one. But what do they do? Here’s one example of what coaching is all about. Charles M. Schultz, Creator of “Peanuts,” said: “I have always been grateful for the tolerance my parents showed ...
Views: 1710(1 vote) - Coaching takes on new meaning in the Business world - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2003 from Kathy BakerThe traditional notion of ‘coaching’ in the sports arena has found new expression in the business world. More & more, businesses are taking advantage of the expert services of Business Coaches to help bring out the ‘best’ in their people, investing in their development, satisfaction & ...
Views: 1993(2 votes) - College Grads - How to Size Up Headhunters - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Ken SundheimJust as in any professional field, the recruitment industry has it's ups and downs. Some recruiters are fantastic at what they do while other, to put it bluntly, are not. Variations in the quality of companies and the people that work for them are standard, regardless of the industry. However, ...
Views: 1768(2 votes) - Common Sales Related Definitions For The Beginner - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Ken SundheimCommon Sales Related Definitions For The Beginner: B2B Selling - "B2B Selling" is an acronym commonly used to describe sales people who engage in selling their product or service to another company instead of the individual consumer. An example of B2B selling would be commercial real ...
Views: 1467(2 votes) - Conducting Online Job Searches without Spilling Too Many Beans - by Submitted on May 09, 2009 from Heather EagarIf you’ve conducted online job searches, you know that as you apply to companies, you may have to enter a ton of personal information to complete the application. For some, this process is no big deal. However, others feel it’s too invasive and potentially puts them at risk of identity theft. ...
Views: 928(1 vote) - Confidence is Your Birthright - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Margaret PrusanRemember when you were a kid and thought you could do anything? You knew no boundaries, had no fears and felt you could conquer the world? Self confidence was your birthright and you knew how to use it to get what you wanted. Then you grew up and that self confidence was eroded by life ...
Views: 1015(4 votes) - Corporate Detox – Making the transition from employee to entrepreneur - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Sherri GarritySometimes I think there should be a halfway house for ex-corporate employees to help you adjust to life “on the outside”. When I started my first business after a 20-year career working for other people, the hardest change I had to make was in my own mind. I remember alternating from ...
Views: 1364(4 votes) - Cost-effective Degree Alternatives For Students - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Andrew ParkerStudents are taking into consideration what higher education has to offer, but are deciding that the innovative new courses available at their local further education college are a great alternative to a “highway robbery” degree. Students starting university courses this autumn can expect to ...
Views: 1308(1 vote) - Create a 30/60/90-Day Plan Now To Boost Your Job Search in the Future - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Peggy McKeeA 30/60/90-day sales plan is a written outline for exactly what you’ll do in the first 3 months on a new job. It’s the goals you’ve set for yourself as a new employee for the first 30 days, the first 60 days, and the first 90 days. A30/60/90-day sales plan is tremendously impressive to a ...
Views: 3068(1 vote) - Create a Library of Articles for Automatic Promotion - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2010 from Terri SeymourWriting articles and submitting them for publication is a very powerful promotion tactic. BUT, this can be taken a step further to put your articles on auto-pilot. First of all, you need to get a good fr~e autoresponder such as http://www.getresponse.com ...
Views: 1557(1 vote) - Create WE for Success - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2010 from Bud BilanichBuilding Relationships is one of the four key competencies that will help you become a career and life success: • You have to be able to create positive personal impact. • You have to be become an outstanding performer. • You have to be a dynamic communicator -- in conversation, writing ...
Views: 615(2 votes) - Create Your Success by Acting on Your Vision - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Bud BilanichI came across a Japanese proverb that relates to two of the four pillars of my Common Sense Success System: clarity and purpose of direction and commitment to taking personal responsibility for your life and success. Vision without action is a daydream.Action without vision is a ...
Views: 1033(1 vote) - Creating a Good Reference List - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2009 from Heather EagarOne of the greatest mysteries associated with applying for a job is how to create a good reference list. Because not every employer even requests this list as a part of the application process, it can often be difficult to know exactly who should be listed and when. One key to remember is even ...
Views: 2536(1 vote) - Criminal Justice Degrees have Multiple Uses - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Bob HartzellCriminal Justice Education Today The criminal justice field in general has gotten more complex as have all businesses with the advent of technology. A quick look through the job openings listed within the Department of Homeland Security recruiting site lists positions for chemists, IT ...
Views: 1133(1 vote) - Cultural heritage - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Kristen GolmesIn memetics, units of cultural information are called generally as memes. In similar simplicity the passing on one cultural unit of information can be expressed through a framework where person A passes on meme M to a person B. Then, the person B passes that relatively the same form of meme M to ...
Views: 908(1 vote) - Dealing With a Second Layoff in Your Job Search - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2010 from Heather EagarConducting a job search is tough enough when you know you’ve been laid off of one job, so you can imagine the challenge of searching for work after being laid off from two. Unfortunately, many job seekers are facing this reality on a daily basis. Of course, the economy is very often to blame ...
Views: 1055(6 votes) - Defining Sucess Your Way! - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2004 from Ann Ronan, Ph.D.Our society defines success primarily around three elements: power, money and fame. Many of you reading this may be saying, “wait a minute –those elements are not the most important things to me.” Success is often intangible. It’s certainly unique to each person. Have you considered how you ...
Views: 1855(1 vote) - Did I get My Moneysworth? - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2010 from Chewy IneAfter the launching of my site, I had some great success with new viewers and followers. I received a lot of email indicating our price was so low, that this could not be true. As you see most job seeking sites for telecommuting or work at home is pretty much scams. You should never have to ...
Views: 988(1 vote) - Discover What You Really Want to Do. - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2004 from graham julieAre you doing what you really want to do or did you just fall or wander into the job you now have. As a friend of ours once said,’ I am one of twenty two doctors in our family. The only ones in our family who are not doctors are the dogs and cats’. Did you decide what you wanted to do or are you ...
Views: 1559(1 vote) - Do we have Five Streams of Consciousness That Run Us? - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2010 from Hal WechslerAre There Five Streams of Consciousness That Run Us? You probably know Home sapiens come with a switchboard between our left and right brain to process new sensory information. Remember its name and you win a prize – Corpus Callosum (Latin for firm body). You and I hold conferences and Q&A ...
Views: 1620(1 vote) - Do You Have a Clear Vision of Your Life as a Successful Business Owner? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Melanie Benson StrickCreate your ideal lifestyle vision first. It's hard to shove your ideal lifestyle into a busy business, but if you create that vision first, you can then build your business to support it. Vision is the ability to create something wonderful in your imagination. There's a spiritual connotation ...
Views: 1345(1 vote) - Does It Matter What You Wear? - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2004 from Susan DunnDoes it matter what you wear? Of course it does! We want to be appropriately and comfortably dressed so it isn’t distracting. How can you court your honey when your waistband is too tight? How can you represent your client if the judge doesn’t allow women lawyers to appear in court in ...
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