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- ***Does Your Boss Secretly Hate You? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2014 from Michelle RiklanI was eating at a restaurant when I overheard this woman complaining about her boss to a friend. After ranting, her friend said, “Suck it up, you’re lucky to have a job.” After hearing this conversation, I realized that sometimes, no matter how nice and polite you are; your boss just doesn’t ...
Views: 4956 - Career Coaching : What Do You Want Your Life To Look Like? - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2007 from Ebru UluferBefore you start thinking about your ideal work, dream job, new career, the very first step you need to take is to describe your ideal life. Ask yourself the following questions : "What do I want my life to look like?" “How would I like to spend my days?” “What would my ideal life be ...
Views: 4938 - ***Build your career path with your chinese astrological chart ( bazi / paht chee ) - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2012 from Safrina KadriAs a feng shui consultant I get asked a lot of the same questions and concerns over and over again, and lately I’ve been getting more clients concerned about the state of their career and are seeking guidance. So how does Chinese metaphysics can help them in finding more satisfaction in their ...
Views: 4902(1 vote) - ***Successful Leaders Top 10 Skills - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Jim AllenStruggling to achieve success? Maybe you need to hone some skills. What skills exactly? Well, after some intensive reading and study of successful leaders in business, industry, government, and personal development, I've found that there are 10 core skills that the most successful leaders ...
Views: 4861(5 votes) - Stun Gun, Taser, Mace and Pepper Spray Laws in United States of America - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2012 from Ryan SproutDid you know that stun guns are not considered firearms. However, there are some states that do not allow you to carry them as a self defense weapon. You probably have questions on where can I get one or the questions below. Are stun guns or TASER devices legal? Can I carry them or put ...
Views: 4857 - Immigrants have to make Sacrifices - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Vikki MungreImmigrants have to make Sacrifices By Vikki Mungre – Immigrant Coach Canada is a wonderful place to migrate to and settle down. A great place to have your kids grow up in a Global Scenario with a broader perspective on many issues. A country where you will meet people from different ...
Views: 4733 - Personal Hygiene of the Kitchen Steward - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2011 from Matthew GoudgeThe personal hygiene of the kitchen steward is a very big responsibility that he has to carry. After all, his stewarding job revolves around keeping the whole restaurant and its kitchen clean, so it follows that he also has to maintain personal cleanliness and hygiene as well. Personal ...
Views: 4606 - Job Interview Tip: How to Present a 30/60/90-Day Plan - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Peggy McKeeI’ve been a recruiter and career coach for over 10 years now, and I have always recommended that my candidates use a 30/60/90-day plan in their job interviews, because I used it when I was an employee in the job search. I saw phenomenal results from using it, and my candidates do, too. Why? ...
Views: 4586 - The Five C's of Body Language - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Samantha JohnsonFor our ancestors, split-second decisions made on the basis of subtle visual clues could be a matter of life or death. Today, first impressions still evoke automatic responses, which may or may not be accurate. Those automatic responses must be analyzed and filtered to ensure survival in a ...
Views: 4578 - How to become a Male Model - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2011 from craze agencyThere are many ways for a male to become a model! The most lucrative yet hardest way is to become a high fashion model. Most male high fashion models are between 5’11” to 6’3” tall, they are extremely well built without being overly muscular. The normal chest size is 40-44 inches, waist size ...
Views: 4510 - Spring Cleaning Your LinkedIn and Online Profiles - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2014 from Michelle RiklanThe weather is warming up…it’s not too warm and it’s not too cold either. Flowers are starting to bloom and the trees are starting to wake up from their winter slumber. You know what this means, right? It’s time to clean up—the backyard, your closet of last season’s clothes, and your online ...
Views: 4485(1 vote) - How to Stop Sexual Discrimination Against Women At Job Interviews - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2010 from Stephen CraineSexual discrimination against women still exists in job recruitment and promotion interviews. It can happen in job interviews when an employer is concerned that a female applicant may want time off work on maternity leave or parental care. So if you’re a woman going to a job interview what can ...
Views: 4441 - How to cope with Endings and start new Beginnings. - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from Joseph SmartHow to cope with Endings and start new Beginnings. Hello and welcome back to this series of articles on change. In the second article entitled ‘Elected, Non Elected and Non Events Life Transitions. How have you dealt with them? I discussed dealing with endings and Elected transitions, Non ...
Views: 4427 - Ten Steps to Overcome the Fear of Change - by Submitted on May 08, 2009 from Craig NathansonStep One: Envision what you want Making change especially when it comes to your work the fear of change tends to stop us in our tracks. We worry what will happen if we make a mistake or do the wrong thing. It can be the result of not having a clear vision of the desired state. Be clear about ...
Views: 4374 - Career Satisfaction - What Does It Mean to You? What Do You Need to be Happy at Work? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2007 from Denise TaylorYou want to love your job, you want to have career satisfaction, but have you ever taken the time to think about what career satisfaction means to you? This article outlines the main reasons why people feel satisfied with their job. So read through each of these 8 areas, and decide if they are ...
Views: 4353 - Treat Your Staff With Respect - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Andrew BaileyWe have all heard of the ancient saying “do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” I’m sure that where you work you see and hear managers abusing their staff everyday. Or worse still, you might be one of them. Worse again, you might not even realize you are doing it! There is no ...
Views: 4338(3 votes) - Employees, Our Most Valuable Asset - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Robin CrowBy Robin Crow In working through a particularly hectic time at Dark Horse, I’m struck in equal parts by how important it is to keep the people who make up your team engaged and excited about the “mission” at work, AND by how difficult and complex that same task can actually be. How do ...
Views: 4292 - How to Form a MasterMind Group to Achieve a Personal, Career or Business Breakthrough - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from LeTicia LeeTechnology and the Information Age has made it possible for many companies to accomplish more with less people but society will never stop needing people. We are social beings and if technology hasn't already proven it, we are all connected. No one need feel alone. Expedite personal and business ...
Views: 4284(2 votes) - After 40 is the best time to reassess your life and your work! - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Craig NathansonThe mid-life crisis occurs for a reason Up until about 40, we spend our lives building, collecting, acquiring. We do our best despite in some cases our upbringing, society pressures and our economic conditions. Around 40, however, life starts to take on new meaning. Usually this is a result ...
Views: 4250(1 vote) - 7 Shocking Truths About Job Satisfaction - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2007 from Jeff GartonAfter decades of unsuccessful attempts to solve the job dissatisfaction problem, dissatisfied workers still expect to be made satisfied, and it’s still not happening. While the problem appears unsolvable, the author proposes a solution that requires a simple shift in expectations and attitudes. ...
Views: 4195 - What does Experience do for you? - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2012 from Rudy Jamison Jr.Experience may be the most critical element to triumph. Many believe that skill would supersede, a valid argument, though skill doesn't encompass the intangibles that experience does. Experience gives you awareness of those subtle nuances specific to an established process. It allows you to more ...
Views: 4153(1 vote) - Memory Improvement Techniques from a Grand Master of Memory - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2010 from Mark ChannonIn 1995, Mark Channon created a memory improvement game show for BBC1 called Monkhouses Memory Masters and came sixth in the World Memory Championship, ranking 3rd in the world as one of the first International Grand Masters of Memory. In the competition there was a one hour event in which you ...
Views: 4131 - The Easiest Way To Get A Masters Degree In Nursing - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2012 from Jane M AndrewsWith a master's degree in nursing, you'll be qualified to work as among four types of advance exercise registered nurses : nurse practitioner, qualified nurse midwife, clinical nurse expert, or certified nurse anesthetist. Additionally, you can pursue a master's degree in nursing administration ...
Views: 4128 - Navigating the 4 Stages of Transition - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Shann Vander LeekAny transition serious enough to alter your definition of self will require not just small adjustments in your way of living and thinking but a full-on metamorphosis. - Martha Beck Not too long ago, I made one of the most important decisions in my life. The promise to leave corporate America ...
Views: 4091 - How to Write Your Personal Mission/Vision Statement to Achieve Your Goals - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Cecile PeterkinI recently spent some time revising my personal vision/mission statement for my career coaching and mentoring practice. While doing this, it occurred to me that the vision I have for my work is closely related to my personal vision. Having a job that reflects my personal vision is powerful ...
Views: 4034(1 vote) - Feature Article: Are You Living In Fear Of Losing Your Job; Tips On How To Transform Your Job In Times Of Recession.© - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2008 from Marlene GonzalezNo one disputes it-- we are in a global economic slowdown, creating tough competitive challenges for personal and Feature Article: Are you Living in Fear of Losing Your Job; Tips on How to Transform Your Job in times of Recession.© professional growth. Organizations are getting flatter or ...
Views: 4018 - The Top Ten Ways to Take Positive Risks in your Life! - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Craig NathansonHere are the top ten ways to take positive risks in your life (And what will happen if you do) 1. Decide what you want and then define and take the biggest risk you can think of which will move you closer to your goal. (Taking action towards doing what you wanto do is not a risk) 2. Make a ...
Views: 3984 - Questions you should ask and know when performing an acting audition - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from craze agencyThese are some of the questions you should answer when you prepare to perform or audition an acting scene. Be creative and try to think out of the box. Casting Directors, producers and directors respect actors who are original and creative but still are true to the script. If you do not know ...
Views: 3955 - Receptionist Job Description: Duties and Responsibilities of Receptionist Job - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2012 from Sandy DsouzaA receptionist’s job in layman’s language as the name suggests is to be at the reception and tackle everything and everyone who comes there. The actual scenario is little different though, it is not that the receptionist does not have his or her duties chalked out. Talking technically of the ...
Views: 3933 - Changing Careers After 50 - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2007 from Mary Gormandy WhiteIt is becoming more and more common to see people over the age of 50 changing careers. In decades past, many people stayed in the same career, and sometimes even the same job, for virtually all of their working lives. However, times have changed and it is becoming very common for people to ...
Views: 3920 - *** Ten Basic Resume Do's And Don'ts - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2007 from Gwen Jewett1. Do use action and accomplishment words, such as “initiated”, “developed”, “wrote”, “doubled”, “redesigned.” The purpose of a resume is to brag on your experience and accomplishments. Don’t ever falsify information on your ...
Views: 3871 - The Suit Makes the Man - But which Suit Matches the Man? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Sarah HathornIt's interesting to me that whenever I give a presentation to men in a corporate setting or work one-on-one with a male client I get a lot of questions about what kind of suit to wear for their body type and what the correct "button-rule" is for suits and jackets. As a professional image ...
Views: 3870(2 votes) - The Best Coaching Philosophy - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Andre ZiziOnce upon a time, there was a kindly man, wanting to buy a chainsaw for his farm, he spent months thinking about it, he knew he wants the chainsaw for his farm, but then the farm did not need a chainsaw however, when he finally made a decision, he bought it. For weeks and months, this kindly man ...
Views: 3862(1 vote) - 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: 3844(2 votes) - Why companies should not cut their training budgets - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2012 from Gautam SinghWe need to look for opportunities in the organization that we are employed with for a chance to get the training that we need to perform our jobs better. There seems to be less opportunity for us to get the training that we need to do our jobs because of major budget cuts that are happening ...
Views: 3814(1 vote) - Cool, High Paying Jobs - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Clifford MacHanterFinishing up school and heading out into the job market can be a very exciting time. These days some are finding it hard to find high paying jobs at all much less ones they actually want and the prospect of taking a job that they have no interest in is a terrible one. Unfortunately, many people ...
Views: 3802(3 votes) - What To Do When There's No Career Progression Program - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Lauren StillYou're ready and raring to climb the corporate ladder, but what if you can't see a clear career progression? Sometimes there are no programs in the organization to help you get to the next level. You wish there was a structured path that you could just follow in order to progress. Or perhaps ...
Views: 3785 - How to Raise Your Visibility within Your Organization - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Peggy McKeeIt's common for me to get questions from folks in higher-level sales positions or semi-supervisory positions (maybe National Accounts Managers, etc.), who want to know how to move up. Maybe they are interviewing for Regional Accounts Manager jobs or similar positions and need advice, and they ...
Views: 3778 - Help For Ex-Offenders And Felons Looking For Jobs: What Employers are looking for - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Eric MayoEmployers conduct interviews to meet the person behind the application or resume. It is his responsibility to hire not only the person with the right skills, but a person who can fit in with the rest of the organization and give him what he pays employees for. The person who can best ...
Views: 3773 - Should You Bring a 30/60/90-Day Plan to the First Job Interview? - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Peggy McKeeMany candidates wonder if it’s a good idea to bring their 30/60/90-day plan to their first job interview with the company. They have questions about timing, etiquette, or even saving a “wow” moment for the second interview. A 30/60/90-day sales plan (or action plan, if you’re not in sales), ...
Views: 3769 - 100 Star Interview Questions that Help You Prepare - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2012 from Nicholas StormPractice makes perfect. Prepare yourself going into a job interview. Know what may happen, what the questions will be and emerge a star. This list goes a long way! As you venture into the lions cave of job searching you'll find yourself spending hours possible days searching for ...
Views: 3729 - 5 Things That Will Stop You From Landing the Medical/Healthcare Sales Job You Want - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Peggy McKeeHere are 5 mistakes to avoid if you want to get into medical or healthcare sales. Some of them seem funny, but they are all very serious errors that recruiters frequently see candidates make. 1. Wrong degree To get a job in medical sales, healthcare sales, clinical diagnostics sales, ...
Views: 3720(1 vote) - When Should You Introduce Your 30-60-90-Day Plan in the Interview? - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Peggy McKeeCreating a 30/60/90-day plan is one of the most effective things you can do to impress a hiring manager and win a job offer in medical sales, healthcare sales, laboratory sales, clinical diagnostics sales, imaging sales, pathology sales, hospital equipment sales, medical device sales, biotech ...
Views: 3702 - Career Diversification - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from Eugene Yiga“Working is meant to be fun. We spend most of our lives working. What a shame it would be if you’re spending that time doing something you hate.” – Sir Richard Branson The concept of diversification seems pretty clear (and pretty important) when it comes to investments. What about careers? ...
Views: 3700(2 votes) - CV for Gulf - Be Proficient With Your Resume - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from Andrew SmithGulf is one of the well known regions of world which has made a positive image in the ground of petroleum industries, crude oil, natural gas and now there are many other consultant and servicing firms. Oman, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Qatar are some of the countries in gulf who have the world ...
Views: 3678(1 vote) - Resume Objective - How To Write A Winning <br>CV Or Resume Objective - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Catherine JonesWhen preparing your resume or CV for potential employers you may find that the hardest part to write is the “Objective”. Although it is difficult to write, the objective is a very important to your resume. It is also considered to be important because it is what the employer ...
Views: 3671 - Career Growth: 5 Key Points to Make Office Politics Work for You - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Dorothy Tannahill-MoranThere was once a time when I thought “Office Politics” was tantamount to a dirty word. It was something low, underhanded and potentially unethical. If this sounds familiar, I’m here to illustrate for you that office politics isn’t this offensive behavior I once thought it was. Hopefully, I ...
Views: 3607(2 votes) - When Should a Job Seeker Disclose a DUI During the Job Interview Process? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Ann Zaslow RethaberIn Arizona alone, the number of arrests for driving under the influence totaled 14,000 in the past 12 months, even higher than the 10,500 the previous year, according to DUI statistics reported by the Arizona Governor’s Office. For Arizona job seekers as well as any job seeker who has a DUI on ...
Views: 3594(1 vote) - Career Development Professional - A Need For Perfect Career - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2012 from Tina SmithCareer development is the lifelong process of managing learning, work, leisure and transitions in order to move towards a personally determined and evolving future. It applies to people of all ages. It is imperative to all to have a better career development consultation so that we shape-up our ...
Views: 3501(15 votes) - Career Coach : How to Crack a Flight Attendant Job Interview - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from steve gottA career as a flight attendant is one of the most glamorous jobs you can ever land, and let's not forget all the fun and world travel too! Individuals looking to joining the crew of some of the most prestigious airlines sometimes may not know where to start, and end up going for interview after ...
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