Self-Knowledge: The Key To Finding The Right Career Direction
Your career, like any journey, has a beginning, an end and a direction. For many people, the present direction of the career is probably not a result of entirely their own choices. If, for some reason, you are not happy with the direction of your career, there is a way... Read More
How To Pick The Best Career For You, Part 1
In Part One we'll look at how Positioning or "Coming to a Theater Near You" simplifies and expedites your employment hunt by reinforcing employer buy-in through justification of the sale.Rapidly gain employer agreement that you're the right person for the job by proving how their organizational needs are met through... Read More
Why One Word Answers are Bad News at Job Interviews
It takes a lot of time and effort to get invited to a job interview. Don't blow your chances by being misunderstood by the interviewer. Not many people are aware that giving one word answers to questions, substantially increases your chances of conveying the wrong impression.Active Listening Skill Tips for... Read More
Rev-Up Your Network!
Whether you are looking for a job, new clients or feel the need to expand your list of professional contacts, networking is the answer.So what are you saying to yourself right now? "Yuck, I hate networking. I'll go to a networking event one of these days, if I can figure... 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
Six of the Best for a Winning Resume
1. Be CompleteMake sure that your resume includes EVERYTHING your prospective employer would need to know to be able to offer you an interview.It is NOT unheard of for your carefully-crafted cover letter to be separated from your CV - if your contact details were only on your cover letter,... Read More
Discuss Your Accomplishments During the Interview
When preparing for your interview, you need to be ready to discuss your accomplishments. Surprisingly, many people are reluctant to talk about their accomplishments. But this is exactly what the interviewer wants to hear from you.Discussing your accomplishments separates you from the rest of the people applying for the job.... Read More
Resumes OR CV : Get That Job
Your resume is your sales document. It tells the world of your achievements, capabilities and roles you have enjoyed. It should standalone and represents you well. To impress your potential employers there are a few guidelines that will help you create an amazing resume.Create a captivating covering letter ? use... Read More
Pair Your Powerful Resume with a Great Cover Letter
Every great resume deserves a great cover letter.A cover letter is crucial because it's the first thing the hiring manager sees. And you only have seconds to grab his or her attention. So, you have to make sure the cover letter stands out from the dozens--or maybe even hundreds--of others... Read More
Are You Eking Out a Living, and Cant Get What You Want from a Job?
Many people are working at jobs they don't want and they hate to go there every day. Are you one of them?Let's start by examining how you got into this kind of "pickle" to begin with. Did you take this job be- cause you thought you couldn't find anything else?... Read More
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18 Career Enhancement Caveats
Core value investing in your careerMany people walk through their... Read More
Job Interviews: Six Steps to Acing a Telephone Interview
Telephone interviews are becoming more popular these days. Whether that's... Read More
Avoiding Tire Kickers as Job Seekers
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The 4 Job Search Facts You Need To Know!
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Tips To Survive A Layoff
The following eight tips will help make sure that recover... Read More
Can Nurses Be Entrepreneurs?
Yes, Nurses can be entrepreneurs. In today's market place nursing... Read More
5 Characteristics of a Dynamic Loan Processor
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Resume Writing - Things to Consider
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Job Interviews: What to Wear
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Job Search - 6 Tips to Boost Your Campaign
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The 5 Ps Of A Job Search
Step One - Plan:Most people spend more time planning a... Read More
Job Interviews: Plan Your Appearance to Make a Great First Impression
Your personal appearance is a critical component of that all-important... Read More
Do You Work to Live or Live to Work?
Let's be realistic here - hands up all of you... Read More
Getting Started: 5 Things You Need to Decide When You Get Started with a Job Search
There are few things more frustrating for a headhunter than... Read More
Culture Shock
Today we hear much talk of the 'global village'. People... Read More
Five Biggest Resume Mistakes You Can Fix Yourself
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7 Tips for Writing Winning Resume Cover Letters
Writing a good resume cover letter is something you should... Read More
8 Steps to Getting On-Track When You Start a New Job
Starting a new job can feel like moving to a... Read More
Resurrecting the Perfect Resume, Part One
Is your resume dead? Don't be so quick to say,... Read More
How To REALLY Look For A Job
Are you looking for a job -- really looking? Or... Read More
Students Searching for a Job
Searching for a job has become easier than ever for... Read More
Your Cover Letter MUST Ask This Question
Imagine receiving a letter from a salesman who wants to... Read More
How To Conduct A Successful Job Search Campaign
1.Define your objective: Know what kind of work you most... Read More
How to Make Money as a Reflexologist
Being a reflexologist is one of the top five career... Read More
Avoiding 10 Deadly Interview Mistakes
Too many job seekers set themselves up for failure before... Read More
Integrity At Work - How Do You Show Up?
As the business sections of today's papers and magazines read... Read More
Resumes Arent Important - They are Everything When it Comes to Getting an Interview
Employers and recruiters receive hundreds of resumes for every position... Read More
What Do Employees Wish for Most (And How To Get It)
What do many employees wish for at work? A bonus... Read More
Business & Career: Know Your Ruling Star!
"Know your Ruling Star. One man is better received by... Read More
Job Interviews: Ill File a Grievance!
I recently went to a retirement party with my husband... Read More
Why Do You Want This Job?
Why Do You Want This Job? Is it because any... Read More
Do You Need A Mentor? And How Do You Find One?
Whether you're self-employed or you work for someone else, you're... Read More
Career Planning for Gifted Adults
"James is so restless and energetic. I wonder if he's... Read More
Conducting an Effective Interview
An employment interview is a goal oriented conversation in which... Read More
Career Success: Get Ahead of the Crowd
Regardless of where you open your briefcase or palm pilot... Read More
Make Your Résumé Sizzle with Success Stories
In today's competitive job market you can't afford a résumé... Read More
10 Steps to Escape the Job World and Create the Life You Really Want
1. GET THE POINT ? OF LIFE, THAT IS.... Read More
Q & A How to Find a Great Search Firm
Q & AQ: Are people sometimes cautious of 'headhunters'?A. Yes.... Read More
Ten Great Careers For Single Parents
The challenges of raising a child by yourself, whether you're... Read More
The 10 Biggest Career Change Mistakes - And How to Avoid Them
Career change is no walk in the park.If it was... Read More
How to Manage Your Career Like a Business
Look upon yourself as a company with a product or... Read More
Counteroffers: Should I Stay or Should I Go?
If "resignation" is the word that strikes fear into all... Read More
Career Job Satisfaction - Get Off the Treadmill - Exit Your Rat Race!
Get Off the Treadmill - Exit Your Rat Race!We can... Read More
Everyday Is Saturday: Help for the Suddenly Unemployed
I recently was "unhired" by my former employer. Unhired is... Read More
Job Hunting Tips: Taking Care of Yourself
Looking for work is generally a miserable undertaking. No matter... Read More
Dissatisfied With Your Job? Stop Putting Your Attention on What You Dont Want!
If I were to ask you the percentage of time... Read More
Jobseekers! Look For Smoke, Not Fire
"If you always do what you've always done, you will... Read More
5 Resume Mistakes Telecommuters Often Make
Finding a legit telecommute job can be difficult. Telecommute jobs... Read More
3 Secrets to Landing a Home-Based Position
Landing a telecommute position isn't easy. Finding them in the... Read More
Defining Success Your Way!
In my career advising practice, I often find that my... Read More
Practice Speaking
For many people, interviewing is not a natural act any... Read More
How to Answer The Most Difficult Interview Questions
The following 'difficult' questions are common to most tricky or... Read More
You Are Lucky in Your Career!
You Are Lucky in Being Satisfied in Your CareerJust for... 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
Six Sure-Fire Ways to Get Yourself a Pay Rise
Many employees do not care too much for their bosses... Read More
How to Get Paid More Without Being Pretty or Good Looking
Guess what. The results are out they are ugly. Pretty... Read More
The Group Interview
Sometimes, when going on job interviews, you might end up... Read More
De-Bunking The ?Follow Your Bliss? Myth
Hello Fellow Seekers!I don't know about you? but I'm pretty... Read More
Get A New Job - Career Choices
Career change is tough but rewardingThere are a number of... Read More
Telecommuting Website (Part Two)
Last article I discussed why a telecommuter would benefit from... Read More
Your Attitude Is Screaming
There is more attitude around than the 'traditional 'positive /... Read More
Lost Your Job? Ten Ways to Bounce Back!
Whether you've been right-sized, downsized, underutilized, or just plain fired,... Read More
Job Interviews -- How to Follow Up Effectively
Getting a job is not just about your performance in... Read More
Electronic Resume Writing Tips That Boost Your Interview Appointment Success
Electronic Resume Writing Tips That Boost Your Interview Appointment SuccessBefore... Read More
Words. Words. Words.
They're only words. Some believe the school-yard taunt: "Sticks and... Read More
4 Internet Job Search Mistakes to Avoid
The Internet is the most powerful employment tool on earth.... Read More
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