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- Find Your Light & Shine! - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Michelle CastoEvery person who has performed amazing feats, discovered something useful for the world, entertained us through their artistic or athletic expression, and who live what most consider “the life” are no different than you in numerous ways. The one way they might be different, though, is that ...
Views: 1169 - ***Successful Job Search Strategies For Mature Workers - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from Ford MyersOn July 2, 2010, CNNMoney.com ran an interesting article about older job candidates. Click here to read the article. It stated that “Companies are starting to hire again, but many are turning their backs on older job seekers.” The piece went on to say, “The nationwide unemployment rate for older ...
Views: 1553(1 vote) - ***How to Bulletproof Your Career - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from Ford MyersIn the not-too-distant past, ascending the corporate ladder assured management professionals of a bigger office, a stronger compensation package and a more secure future. But today, executives are being told: Don’t get too comfortable in that corner office, and don’t buy that fancy new car or ...
Views: 1307 - ***Re-Discovering Your Career Passion - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from Ford MyersDo you ever feel like you’ve lost touch with the enthusiasm and passion you once felt about your career? Remember when you were just starting-out at your first job, or you were a recent graduate? You probably thought that any job would be available to you; that every employer would want to ...
Views: 1322 - Facebook Fan Pages: Top Five Reasons To Create A Facebook Fan Page For Your Business - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2010 from X YHave you created a Facebook Fan Page for your business yet? If you haven't created a Facebook Fan Page for your business yet, then you are missing out on more visibility, more web site traffic, more newsletter subscribers and more clients. Read this article for information on why you should ...
Views: 2148(4 votes) - Wrong Ways to Answering Questions During a Job Interview - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2010 from Isabelle KendryThey are just uncomplicated position queries so why worry so significantly about it, when what matters here is that you just know you're technically qualified. In the event you continue along this line of thought then I will let you know this: you will find no beneficial jobs accessible to suit ...
Views: 1105(1 vote) - Effortless Techniques to Create a Terrible Impression through Answering Job Queries - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Isabelle KendryThey are just basic job concerns so why worry so very much about it, when what matters here is that you know you're technically certified. Should you continue along this line of thought then I will tell you this: you will find no good jobs readily available for you. You have to consider twice ...
Views: 805 - How to Stop Your Resume from Becoming Spam - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Michael TrustToday’s more sophisticated email systems often look for certain characteristics in email text and in any email attachments. Unfortunately, things like words or graphics that may be perfectly appropriate in some cases can cause spam filters to stop your email, thus rendering your resume “never ...
Views: 989 - The Divide Between Ordinary and Extraordinary - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from Dan CoughlinI’m 47 now and 25 years into my career. I’ve had the opportunity to watch many people start their careers and talk with many others who have ended their careers. Through this informal research it has become clear to me that there are two distinctly different career DNAs in operation. The Tale ...
Views: 1098 - Create a Bad Impression through Answering Job Interview Questions - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from Isabelle KendryThey're just easy position questions so why worry so a lot about it, when what matters here is that you know you're technically qualified. In case you continue along this line of thought then I will tell you this: you'll find no very good jobs available for you personally. You must feel twice ...
Views: 963 - ***Self-Employment Options: A Primer - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Ford MyersIn considering the self-employment option, there are two main questions to ask yourself: 1. Is self-employment potentially right for you? 2. If so, which of the four paths to business ownership would be best for you? You have two main career paths: Self Employment vs. “Getting a ...
Views: 1451(1 vote) - ***Networking – The Core of Your Search - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Ford MyersAfter you’ve created all your “self-marketing documents” and verbal presentations, you’re ready to take your job search “to the street” and begin networking. The goal is to contact people who can help you reach the hiring managers inside your target companies. Networking can be done on the ...
Views: 1256 - ***The Franchise Advantage - by Submitted on Sep 30, 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 ...
Views: 1631 - *** 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 ...
Views: 1563(1 vote) - ***Your Most Effective Self-Marketing Tool - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Ford MyersContrary to popular to popular opinion, you should never rely solely on your résumé as you pursue a job search. Your "Job Seeker's Tool Kit" should be filled with a variety of documents that will enable you to successfully market yourself with power and professionalism. Of all the tools in ...
Views: 1050(2 votes) - ***Common Misconceptions About Career Management - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Ford MyersYou get your clothes cleaned when they’re dirty. You pay your bills each month. You see your doctor once or twice a year. You send cards to family-members at each birthday. So, why is it that most people (maybe even you!) don’t integrate career management into their regular routine? Most ...
Views: 1282(2 votes) - Tips and Tricks for an Effective Resume - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2010 from Michael TrustIf you are reading this, you are probably contemplating writing or rewriting your resume for a new position, a career change, or for some other related reason. There are some items that are highly important when thinking about your resume beyond the obvious (many of the obvious items have been ...
Views: 1042 - 10 Minutes for P, S & B! - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Leslie AttwoollWhere do all the hours go in a day? They just seem to fly by, don’t they? When making a career change, or walking through any type of life transition, a daily dose of P, S & B is something that should always be incorporated. So what does P, S & B stand for? (No, it’s not an acronym for a ...
Views: 1911(1 vote) - What Is A Career Coach? - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Leslie AttwoollMost of us have an idea of what a coach does. If you have ever watched or played sports, you will likely see a coach guiding players to victory from the sidelines. Coaches are an integral part of a successful team. Career coaches also help their clients to victory by helping them identify and ...
Views: 1678 - ***Common Misconceptions About Career Management - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2010 from Ford MyersYou get your clothes cleaned when they’re dirty. You pay your bills each month. You see your doctor once or twice a year. You send cards to family-members at each birthday. So, why is it that most people (maybe even you!) don’t integrate career management into their regular routine? Most ...
Views: 1533(2 votes) - *** 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: 1572(1 vote) - ***Beating The Sunday Night Blues - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2010 from Ford MyersIt's only Sunday night but already you're thinking about the dreaded event: returning to work on Monday. If this is the thought that goes through your mind each Sunday night, here are some ideas that can help. I suggest the following six strategies to help overcome those "Sunday night blues" ...
Views: 2284(3 votes) - The Importance and Need for GMAT Preparation - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2010 from N K SinghGMAT is an entrance examination which is conducted for people who would like to join the MBA (Masters in Business Administration) course. A good score in this GMAT examination will help them in securing a seat in a business school which has a very good reputation. Most well reputed business ...
Views: 760 - Hang on, keep pedaling, and persevere in your job search - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2010 from Jeri Hird DutcherSuccess demands persistence. Napoleon Hill describes persistence as the combination of willpower and desire, but ruthless, cold-blooded, and other terms may come to mind when thinking of the uber-rich and ultra-successful, the Waltons, Gates, and Buffets of today. In Napoleon Hill's time, it was ...
Views: 1858 - MBA And Recession - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2010 from John MichelcaneThe Times Online recently ran an interesting story about the pros and cons of doing an MBA during the recession period. With the major superpowers like the US and almost half the world being economically down with the financial crisis, this issue has become a burning topic of debate among the ...
Views: 933 - Effective Career Testing - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2010 from jeff syEvery individual would love to have a well-established career. A career, as we all know, is a particular occupation or profession for which a person is trained. Career may involve physical, emotional or intellectual training. This includes being an engineer, a construction worker, a physician or ...
Views: 650 - The 4 Things a Hiring Manager Looks For in a Candidate - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Peggy McKeeCandidates are always looking for the “secret” to what the hiring manager is really looking for, so that they can highlight those parts of their experience that will entice the manager into making the job offer. If you look at hiring across industries and job titles, the basic qualities all ...
Views: 2017(2 votes) - Can you find the information to complete the 30/60/90-day plan? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Peggy McKeeYes, you can. There are all kinds of resources online for you to tap into: LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, corporate websites, and Google. Your network can come in pretty handy here, too. If for some reason there’s a lack of information online (like maybe it’s a smaller company) and you ...
Views: 2024(1 vote) - What’s the best source of information for the 30/60/90-day plan? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Peggy McKeeA 30-60-90-day plan is an outline of what you intend to do in your first 3 months on the job. It’s a goal-setting document that shows you understand the job and you know what it takes to be successful at it. It covers everything from your training to your initial efforts to grow the business. ...
Views: 1818(1 vote) - How to Find Out If the Company's Culture Is Right for You - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from gladys stoneYou're looking for your next career opportunity and have made a list of the "must haves". One thing you know for sure is that you don't want to work in a bureaucratic or political environment. Been there and done that. The problem is how are you going to find out in an interview whether the ...
Views: 1497(2 votes) - How To Stay Motivated In Your Job Search - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Peggy McKeeIt can be really hard to stay upbeat in a job search, especially if you’ve been out of work for any length of time in this difficult economy. You can stay motivated by setting realistic goals that aren’t activity-based, but are instead performance-based. And what I mean by that are actions ...
Views: 2207(1 vote) - Where do I find the information to complete a 30/60/90-day plan? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Peggy McKeeA 30/60/90-day plan is a guaranteed way to make a powerful impression on the hiring manager and help you stand out from your competition in the job search. It’s simply an outline for what you’ll do in the first 3 months on the job: how you’ll get your training, get up to speed, and attack the ...
Views: 1795 - What are the minimum requirements for a job interview? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Peggy McKeeI believe the minimum requirements for any job interview are to be well-dressed (appropriate to your industry) with shined shoes, conservative accessories, and a recent haircut; and carry some kind of portfolio that holds additional copies of your resume and a notepad and pen so you can take ...
Views: 2676(1 vote) - Is it crazy to create a 30/60/90-day plan before you even go to the interview? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Peggy McKeeMany candidates see the first interview as a get-to-know-you session. They want to find out more about the job to see if they’re truly interested, and they want to test the waters to see if the company is really serious about hiring them. And a 30/60/90-day plan is a detailed outline specific ...
Views: 1747 - Is It Possible to Create a 30/60/90-Day Plan In Less Than 2 Hours? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Peggy McKeeA 30/60/90-day plan is a detailed outline of what you intend to do on the job in your first 3 months as an employee. It’s an overall strategy for success laid out in a step-by-step fashion that is specific to that company and that job. The more specific it is to that company, the better off ...
Views: 1963 - Are You Prepared When You Land That Federal Interview - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Dr. Daphne HoustonAre You Prepared When You Land That Federal Interview? 4 Tips to Incorporate in Your Interview Process It’s your dream come true right? Submit that perfect federal application, get the call from HR saying, “we’re interested, you’re referred and we’d like you to meet the hiring official”, or ...
Views: 881 - How to apply for a job quickly - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Jeri Hird DutcherIf you are one of the many students flocking back to colleges and universities this week, you may need a part-time job to support your social life. It's likely you will happen on to a job you want to apply for, and the deadline is very close. Like today. The trick is not to assume you can't get ...
Views: 1850 - Do Recruiters Help You Put Together Your 30/60/90-Day Plan? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Peggy McKeeThe short answer is yes. A recruiter can and will absolutely help you put together a 30/60/90-day plan, especially an external recruiter whose paycheck depends on you getting the job. The longer answer is also yes, but you have to do your part in making sure that happens. A good recruiter ...
Views: 2037 - When Is the Best Time to Present the 30/60/90-day Plan? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Peggy McKeeThe best time to present your 30/60/90-day plan is in your first face-to-face interview. In this difficult economy, many well-qualified people are applying for jobs, creating some stiff competition for you, so you’re going to want to come out of the gate strong. Don’t bother trying to bring it ...
Views: 1997 - How do you say, "I was fired".... - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Rebekah CockrellIt happens to the best of employees and it can be a devastating experience. However, you will need to pick yourself up and get back to work. For employees that have been at a company for years, you want to include that experience on your resume. For employees that have only been at the ...
Views: 1180(1 vote) - I Just Lost My Job: How Am I Going To Tell My Kids? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Judith LindenbergerOne of the responsibilities of a human resources professional is to let employees know that their jobs have been eliminated. It is hard to give the news and even harder to receive it. Just recently, I was involved in communicating a large layoff to employees at a Fortune 500 company. I met ...
Views: 1476 - Entry-level Interview Questions and Answers Part 1 - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Ken SundheimWhat are your long-range goals and objectives? With this question, you want to be specific and genuine. Don't tell the interviewer what you think they want to hear. Tell them your goals; don't be hesitant to. However make it pertinent to the job you are interviewing for. For instance, if you ...
Views: 1557 - ***The Positive Approach To Tough Questions - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Ford MyersAs a Career Consultant, I work with clients on all the tools and techniques that are needed to succeed in the job search – including interviewing skills. One thing I have noticed over the years is that candidates often get “trapped” in certain interview questions that are designed to make them ...
Views: 1518(1 vote) - *** Follow-up Steps after the Interview: Strategies to Help You Get the Offer - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Ford MyersMy clients often express frustration after they’ve completed their interviews for a position they want. The common complaints include, “Why doesn’t the company call me back?” or “I feel like I have no power; all I can do is wait for an answer,” or “Can’t I do anything to make the employer say ...
Views: 1869(1 vote) - How to have the Right Relationship and the Right work! - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Craig NathansonThe importance of the RIGHT relationship What happens to you when you have someone close in your life that you love and who loves you? Of course there are children, but in this article I am going to address your special relationship. It could be a spouse, partner, boyfriend, girlfriend or ...
Views: 1371 - The Critical Path to a Great Career: Step 3, Master Your Skills - Part 1 - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Kim Seeling SmithUsing robust and multiple job search strategies will make all the difference in how long you look for a new job, especially if you are unemployed. The third step in the Critical Path to a Great Career is “Mastering Your Skills”. These skills actually fall into 3 different categories; Career ...
Views: 1430 - The Critical Path to a Killer Resume - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Kim Seeling SmithWhat is a killer resume? It's a resume that gets read and gets you an interview. Period. It’s not the flashiest, fanciest, most unusual or best designed resume. What gets you that interview? The ability to concisely, articulately and succinctly demonstrate that you can solve the hiring ...
Views: 1514 - The Critical Path to a Great Career: Step 2, Make Your Mark - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Kim Seeling SmithI got it wrong. For 15 years I got it wrong. During that time as a recruiter I saw many candidates walk into my office with a common complaint. “I’m just not happy,” they would tell me. “I’ve lost my passion (assuming they ever had it) for what I’m doing and I need to find another ...
Views: 1307 - The Critical Path to a Great Career: Step 3, Master Your Skills - Part 2 - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Kim Seeling SmithI introduced the third step in the Critical Path to a Great Career!, “Mastering Your Skills”, in my last article. As I mentioned, these skills actually fall into 3 different categories; Career Management Skills (what the Critical Path is all about), Job Search Skills (taking control of your job ...
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