How To Win the Job-Hunting Game
When I got over the initial shock of being urged to "seek alternative employment" I found myself, like so many others, out beating the bushes looking for a job. I found that I was just another one of the sheep following the same traditional job-hunting procedures as everyone else.I wrote... Read More
An Unexpected Career Direction
My starting point was how to draw on 25 years of experience in which I have helped thousands of people to their own career success, and make this knowledge freely available to anyone and everyone who could use it. I believe that if people are given the right information and... Read More
Cleaning Houses for a Living Has Some Unexpected Benefits
If you're looking for a way to earn a living or just to make some extra money on the side, cleaning houses for a living is probably not the first thing that comes to mind.Cleaning houses? Doesn't that sound like a lot of unpleasant, grungy work?Yes, it does sound pretty... Read More
Common Résumé Mistakes
Using a general résumé.DON'T DO IT! You cannot successfully use the same résumé to apply to several different jobs.Your résumé should be custom written for each job you are targeting. When you send out something generic, it shows apathy and lack of motivation. This is NOT the impression you want... Read More
Expose Lies on Resumes
Purpose: Learn about the new Polygraph for management hiresHis heart dropped when he saw his boss from his current company walk into the interview room with his prospective new employer. In a flash, every exaggeration on his resume was known. All of the excitement of a new and better-paying position... Read More
Ode to a Spoon
"Happiness is not having what you want, but wanting what you have." --Rabbi Hyman Judah Schachtel (1907-1990)I have to admit it, I love spoons. I love their round shape. I love their cheerful shine. I love how perfectly they fit into your mouth when you eat something smooth like ice... Read More
Writing Great Cover Letters
Cover letters are an essential ingredient to your complete résumé package. This is the best opportunity for you to demonstrate your personal character, knowledge of the company and your business writing skills. The following is a relatively generic format for creating your cover letter. Note that most cover letters... Read More
5 Characteristics of a Dynamic Loan Processor
Not everyone is cut out to be a mortgage processor. Find out if you or a team member has what it takes to be a dynamic processor.A dynamic loan processor?1. Is an Excellent Communicator ? A dynamic processor has great communication skills. He/she is one who clearly understands how critical... Read More
Why Culinary Education
If you are thinking about a career in culinary arts then studying in a culinary school is a must. You may be a great cook but you will never become expert learning culinary arts yourself. Further taking up a job as a chef in a good restaurant demands a professional... Read More
Federal Job Search Strategies: 7 Tips to Help You Succeed
Despite constant calls by politicians and policy makers to reign in government spending, the federal government remains the largest employer in the United States. According to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, there are currently more than 2,700,000 employees working for the federal government in civil service positions. For nearly... Read More
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How to Get Hired by Being Obvious
If you want a drink of water, do you hire... Read More
Overcome Interview Nerves: Be Better Prepared than Your Interviewer
Although interview preparation is everything it's sad to say that... Read More
Three Steps to Writing Your Own Resume
While most professionals hire a professional resume writer, some draft... Read More
Nonverbal Interview Behavior
Non-verbal interview behavior can drown out your verbal self-presentation.Practice interviewing... Read More
Looking the Part
I don't know his name and he wasn't trying to... Read More
Your Attitude Is Screaming
There is more attitude around than the 'traditional 'positive /... Read More
Feedback: Take It or Leave It ... But Get It
The expense was substantial. An immersion workshop with twelve participants... Read More
Pebbles in Your Shoe Dont Only Hurt your Foot But Cause Back and Hip Problems!
CIO Magazine ran an article entitled, "Ten Mistakes CIO's Too... Read More
Job or Career
At this present time I have a job. It pays... Read More
10 Tips For Writing A Professional Résumé
1. Start with an attractive layout. Use bold and italics... Read More
Does Retirement Fit Into Your Busy Schedule?
Why do you work?Stop and think about it. Other than... Read More
3 Ways To Succeed On Your First Job (Or Any Job)
You've heard the real estate cliché: the three factors that... Read More
Is Your Resume Doing ITS Job?
Is it opening doors to new opportunities? Does it compel... Read More
So, What Do You Do For Work?
I remember being asked this question a lot when I... Read More
Creating Your Own Luck
Losing my job in the last recession of... Read More
Integrity At Work - How Do You Show Up?
As the business sections of today's papers and magazines read... Read More
The 5 Ps Of A Job Search
Step One - Plan:Most people spend more time planning a... Read More
Successful Job Search: 10 Steps To Quickly Acquire Your Dream Job And Put More Money In Your Pocket
Do you want to continue your costly, time-consuming and exhausting... Read More
3 Resume Secrets the Pros Use
You don't write a resume every day. Not even every... Read More
7 Steps to Effective Communication
The success of any business or organization depends largely on... Read More
When the Teacher Becomes the Student
A relationship expert once said that during an argument, there's... Read More
Thankk-You Notes: An Integral Part of Your Career
There is one little practice that is vital to generating... Read More
Simple Interviewing That Works
Powerful questions to get below the surface1. Ask for specific... Read More
The Global Work Marketplace - The Revolution Of How Work Gets Done
Will cubicles be a distant memory for today's workforce? Will... Read More
Prepare for YOUR Future now --
All Presidential candidates (before and after) make all kinds of... Read More
Find Passion for Your Work
Most people spend approximately 25% to over 67% of their... Read More
Job Layoff: Confronting Why Me?
Perhaps you saw it coming. The fall in company stock... Read More
Getting A Leg Up
Legging Up Your CompetitionLet's face it. When you graduate from... Read More
Networking Mistakes and How You Can Avoid Them
'Fear of rejection' is the major reason why individuals looking... Read More
What A Former Stay At Home Mom Knows About Creating A Stunning Resume That You Dont
Recently I was asked to touch up a friend's resume.... Read More
Make The Right Career Move
It is not realistic for HR Managers to believe that... Read More
War Time Hiring: 5 Steps to Attract Top Talent
A recent report, titled "The War for Talent" stated that... Read More
What Is Your Greatest Weakness?
The fastest way to make a good interview go bad... Read More
How to Recoup From Missing the Most Important Meeting of the Year
Sometimes missing a critical meeting just can't be helped. Despite... Read More
The Global Work Marketplace - The Revolution Of How Work Gets Done
Will cubicles be a distant memory for today's workforce? Will... Read More
Make Your Résumé Sizzle with Success Stories
In today's competitive job market you can't afford a résumé... Read More
Does Your Resume Lack Vision?
You're just getting over the shock of having become unemployed.... Read More
How To Find A Job Writing Grant Applications
Do you have what it takes to land a job... Read More
Signs of a Healthy Work Environment
There's no denying that a healthy work environment is a... Read More
How To Start Your Own House Cleaning Business
If you are thinking about starting your own house cleaning... Read More
How to Access Employers through Proposal Marketing
Use Proposal Marketing and you'll be your own hot spot,... Read More
How to Deal With Workplace Inflexibility
You've been a model employee: responsible, industrious, creative and productive.... Read More
How To Choose The Right Resume Format
After a thirty (30) second glance lots of resumes get... Read More
The Recruiting Truth...Time Is Not On Your Side
In today's marketplace things are constantly changing and so are... Read More
Resumes That Work: 3 Steps to More and Better Interviews
All of us involved with helping you get a new... Read More
Discontentment in the Workplace
While more people are finding employment, more employed workers are... Read More
Should You Join a Modeling School for Petite Modeling?
If you are thinking of breaking into the petite modeling... Read More
Interview Quicksand
How will you respond when you're asked the following two... Read More
Leaders Meet Challenge Heads-UP With Confidence --
Maybe "buck" is better referred to as the Boss' Challenge.... Read More
Risk-taking - Get Your Feet Wet!
We often use the phrase, "Get Your Feet Wet" when... Read More
Build New Habits -- Payday Will Come --
Feeling that it never works is not a good excuse.... Read More
Rewriting Your Resume? 7 Easy Ways To Give Yourself An Upgrade
In today's competitive job market, a first class resume is... Read More
Making Yourself More Relevant To The New Workplace
Being a current job seeker can be quite a challenging... Read More
Ten Careers For High School Seniors Who Hate School
Let's face it?not everybody likes going to school and high... Read More
Smokin? Up a Storm: Clothing, Smokers, and the Job Interview
You're nervous. You're so nervous that you crave a smoke.... Read More
Tips for Handling On the Job Setbacks
If you've chosen a business career, you will inevitably experience... Read More
Job Search: The End of the Line
There is an end to the job search tunnel!It has... Read More
Looking for Work in All the Wrong Places
The Question: After identifying a potential employer, I get contact... Read More
From Bumbling Bosses to Cranky Co-Workers ? How to Overcome What Makes You Hate Your Job
I'll be the first to admit that I hated my... Read More
Does Retirement Fit Into Your Busy Schedule?
Why do you work?Stop and think about it. Other than... Read More
What Do Accountants And Doctors Have In Common?
Freshly qualified accounting graduates when asked by the interviewer "Are... Read More
Get a Raise: How To Ask Your Boss For More Money
How many people do you know who think they deserve... Read More
Tackling Your Unemployment Creatively
Are you unemployed or been laid off? You are not... Read More
3 Creative Job Search Tactics
It's a fact: the best jobs attract loads of competition.... Read More
Do I Have to Provide a Salary History?
Often you see job postings with a request such as... Read More
Revitalize Your Recruiting for 2005
Happy New Year! The forecasts are in agreement: Hiring is... Read More
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