Booster & Drainers
Like huge anchors on cruise ships, other people can hold you down. Not intentionally, but their negativity impacts you. It's hard to be winning at working when you're anchored in place. It's hard to see the next great idea and enthusiastically embrace it, when you're feeling a sticky... Read More
Job Search Advice for Desperate Job Seekers
Another morning of job hunting lies ahead of you. You pour a cup of coffee and open the paper to the employment section. With a mixture of anticipation and desperation you pick up a stub of pencil and prepare to target and identify some possible job opportunities.There are less ads... Read More
How to Write Cover Letters That Increase Your Chances of Winning an Interview
Submit a poorly written cover letter and the chances are your resume will end up in the trash bin without even being looked at.On the other hand, a well written cover letter can almost guarantee you get an interview.Interview Winning Cover LettersOk, you may not win any awards for the... Read More
Planning To Work Abroad
Working abroad can be an exciting, rewarding and horizon broadening experience; and if you take the time to plan ahead carefully before you go, you will make your transition into the overseas work place a smooth and successful one.So, if you're considering relocating overseas to take up a temporary assignment... Read More
Kick-In-The-Pants Job Search
Believe it: three obstacles will hold you back from your ideal job -- your résumé, you, and your job-search methods. There's no hidden formula; there's no bribery needed; there's no one standing in front of employment - other than YOU!You've probably heard all the excuses, or used them yourself. The... Read More
Seeking Knowledge Will Give You Power
What are you interested in? We all have a passion for something. So, what is your passion?Are you actively seeking information about your passion? Knowledge, providing it is correct knowledge, will increase your power.In this century there is an increasing demand for experts in so many fields. Everything is becoming... Read More
Have You Been Fired? Laid Off? No? You Will Be!
It's true. Things have changed. You need to know the 3 Keys to Taking Control in this wildly-changing job world.2.6 million were laid off the past three years, 600,000 in 2003. The most mass layoffs in history occurred in January 2004. 2004 saw more mass layoffs than any previous year.... Read More
How to Create a Great Electronic Resume
After creating the perfect resume, you then need to distribute it. You'll likely be sending some professionally printed hard copies, especially to "A list" companies or organizations you've set your sights on. But just as likely, you'll be distributing other copies electronically.Presuming you've written a great resume to begin with,... Read More
4 Niche Job-Search Tips
Looking for a job on the Internet can be daunting. Where do you start? What Web sites are best for your industry?If you're suffering from "job search overwhelm," take heart. Remember the adage about how to eat an elephant one bite at a time.Your quest for employment is the same.It's... Read More
Be Prepared for the Unexpected
How long has it been since you last had to search for a new job? These days it's not at all unusual to change careers or jobs several times in a lifetime. The idea of retiring from the same company after a lifetime of service is much less a reality... Read More
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How to Manage Your Career Like a Business
Look upon yourself as a company with a product or... Read More
Your Goals Must Be Within Your Reach
FIRST STEP -- Set short-term, incremental goals.... Read More
The Changing Values Landscape of the U.S. and How It Impacts Midlife Job Searchers, Part Two
The values landscape of our nation is changing, and with... Read More
Changing Careers? How to Get Around the Three Major Mental Roadblocks to Success
A part of you can't wait to dive into your... Read More
Interview Skills That Attract Offers
An interviewer's mission is to assess your qualifications compared to... Read More
Top 10 Super Job Interview Tips
Use these interview tips for job hunting success!It's a tough... Read More
Effective Networking Skills: The Art Of Taking Your Job Search To A Whole New Level
Your network consists of family, friends, neighbors, co-workers and former... Read More
Independent RN Contractors Are Taking The Nursing Profession
Nurses wake up and take advantage of this extraordinary opportunity.... Read More
How To Get That Promotion
If you're looking for that promotion or pay rise then... Read More
Chicken Soup for Job Seekers
Do you want to change your job but don't know... Read More
Applying for a Job in Another Country? International Resumes
Is an International Resume still a Resume? This is a... 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
Effective Resumes
A resume is normally the first contact point between an... Read More
War Time Hiring: 5 Steps to Attract Top Talent
A recent report, titled "The War for Talent" stated that... Read More
How to Close Your Interview and Leave a Lasting Positive Impression
Closing the InterviewKnowing how to successfully close an interview can... Read More
Electronic Resume Writing Tips That Boost Your Interview Appointment Success
Electronic Resume Writing Tips That Boost Your Interview Appointment SuccessBefore... Read More
Sample Cover Letters ... The Hidden Pitfalls
You can benefit from sample cover letters as they can... Read More
Job Trap; Relationships with Co-workers
Most of us interact with our co-workers on a daily... Read More
Thankk-You Notes: An Integral Part of Your Career
There is one little practice that is vital to generating... Read More
Seven Steps to Better Networking
If published statistics are accurate, employment agencies and search firms... Read More
Resume Writing and Preparation is Free Online
Creating a strong resume is a very important part of... Read More
How You Can Find Opportunities For Foreign Language Proof Reading Work
For those who are fluent in another language, foreign language... Read More
Writing Resumes That Attract Your Perfect Job
Let me introduce you to Ben. He made it happenBen... Read More
Job Interviews: Succeeding With Panel Interviews
These days, job interviews often consist of a panel of... Read More
Sample Resume Objectives: What They All Tend To Miss
Sample resume objectives. When a harried and possibly panicked job... Read More
Which Half Are You?
When more than half of Americans were identified as overweight,... Read More
What Me? Lie On My Resume? Who Will Know?
The temptation to lie on a resume is great! How... Read More
Job Hunting: Its Still The First Impression Stupid!
In the 1992 USA Presidential election, political strategist James Carville... Read More
Technology in the Workplace - Boon or Curse?
Like all new innovations, technology in the work environment can... Read More
Becoming A Home Inspector: What the Home Inspection Schools Dont Want You To Know
Chances are if you're reading this you've thought about becoming... Read More
9 Secrets to Career Success
Are you miserable at your job (or what you are... Read More
How to Negotiate The Best Salary and Benefit Packages
Salary and Benefits NegotiationOne of the most difficult aspects of... Read More
Build New Habits -- Payday Will Come --
Feeling that it never works is not a good excuse.... Read More
The 6 Stages of Modern Career Development
Career experts say that people will change careers (not jobs)... Read More
How to Make More Job Contacts Faster, through Viral Marketing
Are you in the job market? Sick of every blog-byte... Read More
How to Make Your Career Change Easier
Despite what your grandmother told you, life is not supposed... Read More
Self Describing Skills - Key Strengths
You need to be the best you can at describing... Read More
Certification for Freelancers and Home-Based Business Owners
When we think of technical certification, most of us think... Read More
3 Secrets to Landing a Home-Based Position
Landing a telecommute position isn't easy. Finding them in the... Read More
Why Should We Hire You?
This is one of those broad questions that can take... Read More
Are You an Ex-career Woman Living In a New Country?
Were you once a successful, professional woman who had a... Read More
Career Development - When Its Time for a Change
There's a certain courage required to hear your gut. To... Read More
Counteroffers: Should I Stay or Should I Go?
If "resignation" is the word that strikes fear into all... Read More
Relocation Myths and Stereotypes
You've probably been taught not to stereotype people based on... Read More
Can You Compete?
Are you looking to hire the best talent? Are you... Read More
Free Resume Template: What Makes a Good One?
You can drown in the "free resume examples," "free resume... Read More
Finding Your Ideal Career
In the current climate, many people are looking away from... Read More
The Fallibility of Psychological Testing
Psychological Testing has become rampant across industries, more so in... Read More
Whats Stopping You from Getting Your Next, Good Job?
This question comes up often when I'm working with someone... Read More
So You Want A Promotion - What Do You Need To Do To Get the Champagne Corks Popping?
The champagne corks have been popping to celebrate your promotion.... Read More
How To Prepare For A Telephone Interview
It is important to prepare thoroughly for your telephone interview.Begin... Read More
10 Ways to Speed-Up Your Job Search Effort
Today everyone knows at least one person who has lost... Read More
Surviving Unemployment Through Emotional Damage Control
Looking for work is a roller-coaster ride: high with elation... Read More
Personal Grooming: 8 Top Reasons Why You Can?t Take It For Granted In Your Career
Most people when they landed "the dream job" after an... Read More
What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up? Something That Hasnt Been Invented Yet!
Most of us were brought up to study hard, get... Read More
Get a Life Why Dont Ya?!
It's okay to take your job seriously, to be a... Read More
Are Online Degrees Valid to Prospective Employers?
Online distance learning has gained rapid popularity with the advent... Read More
Take This Job and...Re-staff It
Deciding to leave a job isn't easy. In fact, quitting... Read More
Resurrecting the Perfect Resume, Part One
Is your resume dead? Don't be so quick to say,... Read More
Have You Given Up On Yourself?
Have you given up on yourself? Have you decided to... Read More
10 Major Signs of Job Dissatisfaction
The New Year is a great time to analyze your... Read More
Dazzle Interviewers With Your Achievements
Attention Job Seekers: Tasks and Responsibilities are BoooringHo hum. The... Read More
Consulting: A Different World
I won't say I have a vast array of knowledge... Read More
Careers In The Advertising Business Internet Marketing Style
So you are interested in seeking a job with an... Read More
American Idol Syndrome
I like Simon, one of three judges on... Read More
Leaders Meet Challenge Heads-UP With Confidence --
Maybe "buck" is better referred to as the Boss' Challenge.... Read More
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