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- Why is it good to solve IGNOU Question Papers before Exam? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2013 from Radhika awasthiA meritorious student wishes to perform best in examination. Even after completing the whole syllabus a month ago, they keep on revising the book twice or thrice. It is really important for them to have some knowledge about previous years question pattern. You can now solve IGNOU question papers ...
Views: 1565(1 vote) - Every Career Challenge Is Tough In The Beginning - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2012 from Deborah Brown-Volkman, PCCAre you facing a challenge in your career that seems insurmountable? Are you unsure how to handle it? Do you wish that overcoming your challenge was easier? No one really wants things to be tough. Yes, we may know deep down that tough makes us stronger, but when we are going through a ...
Views: 1563 - Negotiate for what you're worth: 10 tips to get you through the stormy job market - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2010 from Jeri Hird DutcherJust when you thought it was safe to go back into the job market, rumors of a double-dip recession and even depression cloud the economic and employment horizon. On the panic meter, being out of a job right now is second only to having just retired. It's been an employer's market regarding ...
Views: 1563 - 3 Tips for conquering Job Burnout - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2013 from Michael BroderCan you relate to the following scenario? You once approached your work in a dedicated, passionate and enthusiastic way. You were eager and excited about your responsibilities. While you were aware that there are built in frustrations in your work with coworkers, clientele, or the system ...
Views: 1562(1 vote) - How to Express Professional Image Concerns to Your Employees - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Sarah HathornLately it seems that almost every day I hear from a human resource professional who is struggling to talk with someone in their organization about their image. Personal image can be a very private, personal, and difficult thing to talk about, after all. Who among us wants to find out that our ...
Views: 1562(2 votes) - Should you ever negotiate your salary through Email? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2015 from Supriya NigamAfter an arduous number of job interviews with prospective organizations, who is hiring someone for the job of your dreams, you yet again meeting with hiring manager when he or she gives you job offer, but with salary below what you had anticipated. You are still elated, actually excited, ...
Views: 1562(2 votes) - How Your Personal Values Can Affect Your Life and Career - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinIt is very common to hear from career experts that you should define your values first before you could set your career path. This may sound easy, but you actually cannot define your values without knowing what they are actually. Well, your values are comprised of the things you think and ...
Views: 1561 - 7 Keys To Boost Sales With Your Whiteboard Presentation Skills - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Milly SonnemanHere we are at ‘back to school’ time for children…and for sales teams. If you haven’t picked up a whiteboard marker and started to practice, now is the time. Here are 7 ways to prepare fast. Give a set of markers to a child and you’ll watch their eyes light up. Do the same to a subject matter ...
Views: 1560(1 vote) - Tips For Acing Your Sales Presentation - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2010 from Ken SundheimTips for Acing your Sales Presentation Part of our job as sales recruiters is to support our candidates through the interviewing process. We understand that looking into the possibility of changing careers can be very stressful. Being able to interview well and give convincing presentations ...
Views: 1560(2 votes) - Why Common Sense Guitar Teaching Ideas Lead To Failure - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2013 from Tom HessWhether you are new to guitar teaching or have been teaching for a while, you have likely struggled at times to make good money. Fact is, this is a common problem for nearly all guitar teachers and can be overcome with the right knowledge and implementation. However, most teachers lead very ...
Views: 1560(1 vote) - How Much Employment For Senior Citizens Is Available? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Raymond AngusWhere is all the employment for senior citizens? How can it be identified and applied for. Is it only available locally, or are the employment openings for seniors national? Are your carefully laid plans for a pleasant tour, although perhaps not royal, through your golden years seem to be ...
Views: 1559(1 vote) - Live Your Best Life, NOW! - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Helen RobertsWhen last did you look forward to getting up for work in the morning? Better still, when last did you not experience that knot in your stomach on a Sunday evening as you began to dread the Monday grindstone? Is it just me or do you get the feeling that something is wrong with this ...
Views: 1559 - Limiting Beliefs Keeping You from Your Dream Career? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2019 from Michelle RazHow Fear Of Failure Keeps Us From Pursuing The Career We Were Meant To Do “Hope and fear cannot occupy the same space. Invite one to stay.” -Maya Angelou When you fear failure, you paralyze yourself into a career that’s not right for you. And a career that is a bad fit permeates into your ...
Views: 1558 - Likeability - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Margaret MeloniLikeability – That which makes someone likeable or easy to like, easy to be with, considered pleasant to be around. Now a good search on the word ‘likeability’ will show you that this is not a new term nor is it something I have made up. You will find all kinds of materials about ...
Views: 1557 - ***Networking: Your Most Important Career Activity - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Ford MyersSo, you’ve gotten totally clear on your career goals, prepared your complete “executive portfolio” of self-marketing documents, and developed a detailed strategy for your search. Now it’s time for “your feet to meet the street” – and that means NETWORKING! You’ll be spending most of your job ...
Views: 1556(2 votes) - The Real Deal On How To Start Your Home Based Business Opportunity - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2010 from Daniel HerznerMost of the information you'll find online about home based business opportunities these days will rehash a lot of the same old stuff. You'll hear such things as how great it is to be your own boss, time flexibility, freedom from the alarm clock and so on. You've heard all of this stuff a ...
Views: 1556(2 votes) - Tips for How Many Benefits in Internship Training Program - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Jadian TechnologyWhat is Internship? Internship is a system of on-the-job training for white collar jobs, similar to an apprenticeship. Interns are usually college or university students, but they can also be high school students or post graduate adults seeking skills for a new ...
Views: 1556 - Are Written Thank-You Notes after Interviews Still Relevant? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2012 from Tameka WilliamsonTechnology has evolved drastically over the past few decades and it has impacted the way we communicate with one another. We’ve gone from typewriters to word processors to the bulky IBM computers onto more sleek and slimmer computers, laptops, netbooks to now the ever popular eReaders, tablets ...
Views: 1555 - Let Your Uniqueness Shine - by Submitted on May 13, 2016 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comWe all have unique skills and talents. Think about what you enjoy, are good at, what inspires you and what brings a smile to your face. Our passions are an indication of our skills and talents. Interestingly, when we admire and even envy someone, it’s just a sign that we have the same skills, ...
Views: 1555 - How To Discuss The Salary Question In An Interview - by Submitted on May 20, 2013 from Marc DeBoerIt's guaranteed to happen to all of us at some point in our interviews; we get asked about our salary expectations and if you were not coached on how to answer the question, you can immediately disqualify yourself. The salary question can be very tricky because you don't want to say something ...
Views: 1553 - How to Recover from a Bad Job Interview And Get The Job - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Cecile PeterkinIt can happen to anyone. For one reason or another - a late arrival, botching answers to key questions, failing to show knowledge about the company - you had a bad job interview. Although the proverb is true, you never get a second chance to make a first impression, you do have an opportunity to ...
Views: 1553 - Teacher Cover Letter Sample – Do not Copy Paste - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Alan BleiweissPeople who need to apply for a teaching job need to differentiate between a teaching profession and other profession as in teaching profession; competition is very tough due to the limited job opportunities and too many applications. School administrator gets hundreds of requests for few ...
Views: 1553 - 10 Tips For Emergency Presentation Coaching - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Milly SonnemanHow do leaders prepare for big presentations? Do they read books, watch videos or jump into a last minute seminar? Top executives choose better ways to get ready…find out their top 10 tips here. Big day coming up? No time to plan, prepare, and get up to speed? No problem. More and more senior ...
Views: 1552(1 vote) - Negotiating: Twenty-One Rules of the Game - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2012 from Ford MyersYour negotiating ability is a strength and an asset to your prospective employer. By doing it effectively right from the start, you are proving that when you're on the other side of the desk, you will negotiate on behalf of the company to make the best deals, get the best prices, and generate ...
Views: 1552 - GK Syllabus, Tips and Books for Bank exams - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2019 from Vineesh NairGeneral Knowledge and Current affairs are important sections while preparing for the Bank Exams. Preparation in Gk is quintessential not only from the scoring point of view but a Banker needs to be aware of the economic environment around the world. All the new projects, developments, industries ...
Views: 1551 - That 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) and (lack of) accompanying Cover Letters. Over the years, I have also read several unfortunately bad books on ...
Views: 1551 - *** Career Coaching is a "Two-Way Street" - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2014 from Ford MyersPeople who are seriously considering engaging the services of a Career Coach usually ask many questions about what the advisor "will do or should do" in order to make the coaching relationship work for the client. This is certainly reasonable and understandable. However, there are also several ...
Views: 1550 - *** Cover Letters – Purpose and Structure - by Submitted on May 28, 2013 from Ford MyersCover letters are not so much a part of your “Job Seeker’s Tool Kit” as they are part of the implementation of your overall “self marketing” strategy. That’s right – a cover letter is a sales presentation in disguise! With cover letters, you’re reaching out for a very tangible goal – a job ...
Views: 1548 - Nail the Interview in 5 Minutes - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Charlotte WeeksIt’s happened to all of us. You finally get an interview for the job you want. You spend the drive over anticipating questions and rehearsing answers. You give the interviewer your best handshake and then before you can answer the second question, you get that feeling…you are not getting this ...
Views: 1548 - Writing a Resume: 4 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Write Your Own - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2012 from Don GoodmanWhile the Internet is a great resource to find templates of resumes and to view other individual examples, it does not necessary help you create an effective resume for yourself. Reviewing these examples help you determine what structure and order is best to use with your own resume, but it will ...
Views: 1547 - Pharmacy Technician Career Opportunities - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2012 from Nancy HigginsThe U.S. Department of Labor has listed Pharmacy Technician as one of the jobs projected to register much faster than average growth in employment through 2018. These professionals held about 326,300 jobs in 2008* and their employment is expected to increase by 31 percent by 2018.** If you’re ...
Views: 1545 - 6 Reasons Your Life Coaching Experts Always Recommend Taking a Vacation - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinWe should admit it - we are now more concerned about our livelihood, jobs and careers than anything else. This could be explained by the fact that we are all just bouncing off from the recession, which made us all realize the importance of everything we have. The problem, however, is that the ...
Views: 1544 - Are You Sure Your Manners Are Acceptable? - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinHaving good manners is defined as behaving in a way that does not make other people uncomfortable in your presence. Since it is crucial that a workplace have a pleasant and supportive environment, everyone in it is expected to contribute to creating a workplace environment that promotes good ...
Views: 1544 - ***Where Passion Meets Mission---Keys to a Powerful Pairing - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2008 from Robin KAn interview of Brian Schwartz, Ph. D, by Frank Bordonaro, Ph. D. Summary: Two talent management goals that get increasing attention these days are: 1) the individual’s quest for career fulfillment and, 2) the organization’s desire to get extraordinary results by ...
Views: 1542 - *** How to Deal with an End-of-Year “Pink Slip” - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2010 from Ford MyersThe fourth quarter of the year is the most common time for employees to get laid off. One mistake many people make is that they leave themselves vulnerable by not being prepared for year-end changes in their work situation. If you (or anyone you know) were unfortunate enough to “get the pink ...
Views: 1540(1 vote) - ***How to Help Your Child Transition Successfully from College to Career - by Submitted on May 25, 2010 from Ford MyersOver the past year, we’ve received a number of phone calls from parents of recent college graduates. This is unusual for two reasons: (1) we don’t usually work with clients in their twenties; and (2) these parents are seriously concerned about their children’s ability to start careers. Indeed, ...
Views: 1539(2 votes) - Openness - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Gregg OliverThe elements of the engagement stance (Presence, Engagement, Empathy, Openness, Curiosity, Depth, Safety, and Collaboration) are so vital to good communication that I will post articles about all of them over the coming weeks. These eight points are the keys to the kingdom, and if you master ...
Views: 1539 - Skills for Work - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from Eugene Yiga“I am always doing that which I can not do, in order that I may learn how to do it.” – Pablo Picasso In case you haven’t noticed, the global workplace is highly competitive and highly complex. It’s the reason increasing emphasis is placed on education and skills. Here are some suggestions on ...
Views: 1539(2 votes) - Executive MBA -- Is It Worth It? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from gladys stoneExecutive MBA programs continue to rise in popularity. With so much to consider in terms of the investment of time and dollars, you want to make sure it's right for you. For those who don't know, an Executive MBA (EMBA) is a program similar to an MBA, however you can work full time while ...
Views: 1538(1 vote) - 6 Intentional Moves to Maximize Your Spring Break - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from Tameka WilliamsonSpring Break is finally here and you are excited. No school, classes or teachers for one whole week, I can relate to your excitement. What are your plans? Are you doing the big beach trip to Daytona Beach? Or will you just sleep in and do nothing for a week? I would like to encourage you to ...
Views: 1537 - Stop Sabotaging Your Dreams (with 'BUTs') - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2007 from Daisy WrightHow many times have you said to yourself? “I would like to find a new job, BUT I am too old.” “I would like to enroll in a class, BUT I don’t have anyone to look after little Mary.” “I would really like a pay raise, BUT my boss will just say no.” “I would like to change careers, BUT I am ...
Views: 1537 - The Scope of Integrated Marketing in Businesses - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2012 from Jacob WatsonOne may think that integrated marketing is just a synchronized marketing message that is spread across different mediums, but it is actually a lot more. It is a planning process that helps in the development and pursuing of the marketing strategy. It uses a lot of information to develop a ...
Views: 1537 - Think and Grow Rich 8: Make your own career decisions - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2010 from Jeri Hird DutcherPhoto by http://www.flickr.com/photos/amylovesyah If you are at the place of choosing or changing careers, pay attention to one of the most important decisions you will make: where and for whom you will work. Of course we would pay attention. We would protest quite loudly if asked whether ...
Views: 1537 - Why Working Abroad in Your 20s Is Beneficial for Career Planning - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinMany of us have a dream of working abroad, but in most cases, this turns into reality when they are in their 30s or 40s already. The idea of working abroad in your early 20s may not sound interesting for you now, but it should be. There are many things you can get from this experience that can ...
Views: 1536 - ***20 Habits of Highly Effective Job Seekers in a Down Market - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2010 from Ford MyersEven in a down market, job seekers and employees are not powerless or without recourse. In fact, you have more control over your career circumstances than you might think. I’ve developed 20 specific strategies and tactics that consistently generate powerful results for job seekers, even when it ...
Views: 1535(4 votes) - What Makes You Successful? - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Bill SayersHow do you measure your success? When do you know when you have been successful? What is your vision of success? 85% of all lottery winners are bankrupt 5 years after they win the lottery. Obviously money did not make them more successful. Where do you keep that file folder with your written ...
Views: 1534 - *** 5 Tips to Rev-Up Your Career This Fall - by Submitted on May 25, 2010 from Ford MyersSummer is coming to a close, and September is here! That means it’s time to hang-up the beach bag, dry-out the swim trunks and focus on career advancement. Here are five tips to help job seekers get out of their Summer “career coma” and focus on Fall career success: 1. Create and Control Your ...
Views: 1531(2 votes) - What are the Duties of a Compactor? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Matthew GoudgeAs a member of the kitchen stewarding department, simply put, the compactor is assigned to the task of taking out the trash or garbage after his or her shift. However, taking out the trash is not just about hauling them out of the kitchen and dumping them inside the dumpster, but there are ...
Views: 1531 - MARKETING MIRACLES - Part 4 - Mesmerizing with Love - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2011 from Dr. Katie GarnettMarketing Miracles Dr. Katie Garnett Marketing Miracles happen in a number of ways: 1. Finding out who you are and what you have to offer. 2. Identifying where the integrity lives within who you are and what you have to offer. 3. Bringing coherence between who you are, what you have to ...
Views: 1530(1 vote) - *** The Franchise Advantage - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Ford MyersIn today’s challenging economy, many people feel that they have lost a sense of control over their careers. Widespread corporate layoffs and downsizings have made the job market a tenuous environment in which to build a solid future. As a result, a growing percentage of my career consulting ...
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