Supplement Your Skills and Improve Your Work Position
It is often said that the majority of people are but a few checks away from homelessness. Without a consistent income, this may be a true statement. Some ability to multi-task can get you through a temporary employment down-spell.While a formal plan is often best, the theory of continued employment... Read More
The Five Most Common - And Most Avoidable - Résumé Errors
Writing an effective résumé can certainly be challenging. There are numerous rules and none of them apply 100% of the time. It is often much easier for people to craft their document if they understand the boundaries within which they will need to operate 100% of the time - the... Read More
Offer Letter Limbo
Recently we concluded the placement of a Senior Sales Representative for a publicly traded company. The role was ripe with potential as the company products were being widely embraced by current and new customers. The recruiting process went smoothly as the candidate progressed through several rounds of face to face... Read More
It is Still Possible to be Upwardly Mobile in America!
Yes, it's still possible to be upwardly mobile in America: it's called a career in sales.Sales jobs come in all shapes and sizes. From the lowest telemarketer to the global strategic accounts managers, sales is what makes a company successful.Today, the need to find sustaining careers is a hot topic... Read More
Update Your Resume Today
A friend was just promoted to a position of vice-president of a company. I am happy for him and the first thing I told him after congratulations was "update your resume". He is now in a new league and if and when a headhunter should call or an opportunity to... Read More
Dont Get Caught In The Security Trap
The day you begin to think of your job in terms of the security versus the opportunities it provides is the day you start to put the brakes on building your career.Time was when a young person entering the workforce could reasonably assume he was signing a lifetime security covenant... Read More
Surviving Corporate Politics Part 2: Keeping Up Appearances
Never a 2nd chance to make a 1st impression, or so the saying goes. We all know that when someone is introduced into your work environment for the first time, their peers size them up immediately. How they are dressed, how they talk, and how they set up their workspace.... Read More
Hot Business Trends for 2004? And Beyond: Maybe One Will Turn Into a Creative Business Idea for You
I always look forward to the December issue of Entrepreneur magazine. That's the issue that features the publisher's annual pick of hot businesses, markets, and trends for smart entrepreneurs ? or those who aspire to be. Some of the high tech businesses cited like mobile gaming or... Read More
Staying In Shape
Why Lawyers Should Eat Bananas by Simon Tupman is a book that caught my eye both because of its unusual title and because I coach lawyers who are growing their practices. The book cover says it gives "Inspirational Ideas for Lawyers Wanting More Out of Life"Much of what Mr. Tupman... Read More
Five Mistakes That Can Derail Your Job Search
No matter how much time and energy you invest in job seeking, critical mistakes can derail your efforts. Consider the following job search scenario. Each of the mistakes described below can put your job search off track, but all are easy to avoid.Mistake #1: Starting with a HandicapYour job search... Read More
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4 Tips for Making Successful Job Offers
The interviews are completed, the paperwork is all filled out... Read More
Showing Appreciation to Workplace Un-Sung Heroes
Millions of Un-Sung Heroes are born every minute! They are... Read More
What Me? Lie On My Resume? Who Will Know?
The temptation to lie on a resume is great! How... Read More
Women Who Quit Work Abrubtly After Childbirth - Are You the Type?
According to statistics one out of every five pregnant women... Read More
Start Working Before You Get Hired
What if there were a way to *prove* to any... Read More
Effective Resume and Cover Letter Writing - Part One
To begin, make a decision to discard any former knowledge... Read More
Hiring the OverQualified Employee or Mining for Gold
I am having a hard time understanding why a valuable... Read More
How Well Do You Manage Your Boss?
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5 Things You Need To Know Before Deciding On A Certification Training
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Preparing For An Interview
When preparing for an interview, you need to know your... Read More
Turning Their Loss Into Your Job Gain
It isn't the end of the world, even if it... Read More
How to Become a Real Estate Agent
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Why Human Resources Are The Real Key To Success In This Information Age
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Dissatisfied with Your Job? Take Your Power Back!
Apparently, there are all sorts of reasons to be dissatisfied... Read More
How To Write A Résumé
Figure out what you want to do.You can't write an... Read More
Job Trap; Relationships with Co-workers
Most of us interact with our co-workers on a daily... 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
Write And Get Hired
Want to get hired faster than up to 97% of... Read More
How to Pick the Best Career for You: Part 3
Marketing-with-Intent precisely drives you to your target and with greater... Read More
What is Absolutely the Best Day to go on a Job Interview?
First of all, to fully understand and appreciate the answer,... Read More
How to Use Flow In The Job Search
What is "flow"? Flow as described by the psychology professor... Read More
The Five Most Common - And Most Avoidable - Résumé Errors
Writing an effective résumé can certainly be challenging. There are... Read More
How To Power Negotiate Your Next Bonus
A raise in your base salary is a permanent source... Read More
Tips for Terrific Telephone Interviews
Telephone interviews don't just happen; they are the result of... Read More
Perceptions
How was your latest car wash experience?Did you take your... Read More
Theres No Need to Pad Your Resume
It seems like a good idea, harmless in fact. Your... Read More
Job Interviews and The Secret of Selling Yourself
A very effective and persuasive tactic when selling something is... Read More
7 Tips for Writing Winning Resume Cover Letters
Writing a good resume cover letter is something you should... Read More
Ten Great Careers For Single Parents
The challenges of raising a child by yourself, whether you're... Read More
How To Write A Resume, Avoid These Resume Mistakes
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Job Interviews -- What Your Pre-Interview Research Should Cover
When you go in for a job interview, you're not... Read More
Marketing You and Your Career
Imagine if a business invested years into the research, design,... Read More
Confidence Is Critical to YOUR Success....
Make EYE contact when you look at another person. Look... Read More
Telecommuting Cover Letters
Question: How do I market myself online?Answer: With a stellar... Read More
How Long Does It Take To Write A Resume?
Many people can easily write a resume in just a... Read More
Cover Letter Warning: Watch Out For the BIG BAD WORD!
Dear Job-Seeker:Just as Goldilocks was suspicious of the big bad... Read More
Looking for a Qualified Medical Billing Specialist
Families, mothers, employers, and medical practices all interact in one... Read More
7 Tips to Deal With a Bad Performance Review
Q. "I wasn't happy with my last performance review. Should... Read More
Effective Resumes
A resume is normally the first contact point between an... Read More
How To Conduct A Successful Job Search Campaign
1.Define your objective: Know what kind of work you most... Read More
Turning Their Loss Into Your Job Gain
It isn't the end of the world, even if it... Read More
5 Things You Need To Know Before Deciding On A Certification Training
The right certification trainingTrainings vary a lot when it comes... Read More
De-Bunking The ?Follow Your Bliss? Myth
Hello Fellow Seekers!I don't know about you? but I'm pretty... Read More
In a Rut? Ready for a Career Change?
Are you unhappy at work? Tired and lacking energy and... Read More
Writing CVs and Resumes for Professionals with Examples
Tips on writing your Skills and Achievement Based CV (ABCV)... Read More
3 Reasons To Hire From Outside Your Industry
While at times it may prove comfortable and convenient to... Read More
How to Feel Satisfied in Your Career
Many people turn a beloved hobby into a vocation. They... Read More
Identity Theft and Your Online Job Search
While identity theft is nothing new, the Web has opened... Read More
Unemployment Survival: Creating a Sense of Security
In a time of economic downturn, international turmoil, company restructuring... Read More
Hospital Staff at Great Risk of Attack and Injury Whilst at Work
There are millions of people working extremely hard every day... Read More
The Background on Background Checks
In one of my past lives I held a Top... Read More
Skilled Mechanic Wage Study Review
Well what is a good mechanic worth these days? You... Read More
Learning a Foreign Language
Many people love learning languages or would like to learn... Read More
After Your Interview - What Must You Do Next?
Other than actually landing the interview itself and living through... Read More
Who Do I Have To Kill To Get A Job?
I have had more than my amount of trouble in... Read More
Networking is the Key to Star Performance in Everything You Do.
Many people's idea of networking relates to the 'size of... Read More
Have You Been Fired? Laid Off? No? You Will Be!
It's true. Things have changed. You need to know the... Read More
Why You Only Really Need Four Sample Resumes
Any job seeker looking for sample resumes usually doesn't have... Read More
How To Find A Job As A Copy Editor
Jobs for copy editors may seem like they are hard... Read More
What Every Employee Should Know About How to Overcome Boredom
Do you find yourself easily becoming bored or tired at... Read More
A Day in the Life of a Freelance Copywriter
Ever wanted a job where you could spend all day,... Read More
Resume Software ? The Hidden Pitfalls
Disadvantages of Resume SoftwareFormat A large majority of software requires... Read More
TMI: The Resume Destroyer
"They say my résumé should be only one page long.... Read More
The Ripple Effect of Fear
Unemployment carries a lot of emotional baggage for most of... Read More
One Cover Letter Secret You Cant Afford To Miss
Suppose you were the hiring manager, your desk piled high... Read More
How To Receive Payment as a Freelance Translator?
A problem most freelance translators are facing with is how... Read More
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