Job Layoff: Confronting Why Me?
Perhaps you saw it coming. The fall in company stock prices. The news articles about company troubles. Maybe it was just rumors on the production floor, or a creeping suspicion that orders had slowed down and there was no longer the backlog of work which had been a security blanket.... Read More
Interpersonal Skill Building -- Yank The Suckers & Weeds
According to the National Gardening Association, suckers are rapidly growing shoots rising from an underground root or stem, often to the detriment of the tree. They can be very irritating and annoying for they bear no flowers or fruit. Rather than cut them off, one way to get rid of... Read More
Dont Let Difficult People Derail Your Career
Unless you are among the luckiest people in the world, or you are totally free of all relationships in the real world, you have to cope with difficult people in the course of your work.Difficult people are everywhere. Some are habitually late for work. Customers are often rude. Co-workers can... Read More
The Myths of Career Change
Chances are you already have many ideas about what it takes to successfully transition into a new career, even if you have never done it before. Some of those ideas might be useful ? most probably are not. In this article I would like to expose The Myths of Career... Read More
Youre Fired!
One-day you're minding your own business and your boss comes in and says "You're Fired", perhaps he was a bit more polite than that but the end result was the same, you're now out of work!!Now what do you do?Well get over the initial shock and look at the whole... Read More
How To Power Negotiate Your Next Bonus
A raise in your base salary is a permanent source of increased income. However, to increase your take home pay, you can also negotiate performance bonuses on specific projects, activities, or time frames. In the sales world bonuses are often called commissions. That is, a person is paid a salary... Read More
20 Ways to Advance Your Career
To survive and thrive in today's competitive environment, it is not just what you know. You also need to be competent. You must stand out from the crowd - be memorable, impressive, credible, trusted and liked."Success is never a destination - it is a journey." -Maya Sullivan1. Exceed expectations; deliver... Read More
Back to School for a Career Change
Q. I hate my job as a computer consultant. I am ready for a career change. The aptitude tests say I should be a recreation specialist. I like the idea but I dread returning to school for a new degree.A. Before you invest in a degree, try out the new... Read More
How to Conquer Job Hunting Apathy
Jack, downsized from his last job, was frozen in a place called Apathy. Had been for months now. Knew he had to get moving, had to find a job, but ? just couldn't seem to get his act together. Oh, he'd tried ? a little. But his lack of immediate... Read More
Online Business: The Underground Railroad for Corporate Escapees
Millions of people everyday spend eight hours or more in a small padded cubicle. The curious thing about it is they choose to do that. They willingly sacrifice a quality of life because they believe it is the only way to support their families. That may have been true 10... Read More
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Nine Ways to Tell Youre Ready for a Promotion
So you noticed the new job board posting on your... Read More
How to Become a Successful Freelance Translator
After completing their translation training programmes at higher professional education... Read More
The #1 Job Search Mistake To Avoid: Not Preparing Your Mind!
Mental preparation is probably your most important task as you... Read More
How Can Qualifications Help Your Proof Reading Career?
For those who are looking for a career as a... Read More
What Your Guidance Counselor, Career Counselor, and Own Mother Probably Never Told You...
The alarm clock jars you awake at some insanely... Read More
Avoiding 10 Deadly Interview Mistakes
Too many job seekers set themselves up for failure before... Read More
10 Major Signs of Job Dissatisfaction
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What to Ask During the Interview
Don't just sit there and bob your head, waiting to... Read More
Top Ten Reasons to Start A Catering Business
There is little doubt that Americans still have a deep... Read More
Doing What You Love
What do you want to be when you grow up?... Read More
Self Describing Skills - Key Strengths
You need to be the best you can at describing... Read More
Applying for a Job in Another Country? International Resumes
Is an International Resume still a Resume? This is a... Read More
Are You Bored By What You Do?
Is your working life in the doldrums? Do you feel... Read More
Surviving The Technical Interview
Ah, the technical interview. Nothing like it. Not only does... Read More
Is a Career Change on Your Horizon?
Making a career change is nothing new in today's job... Read More
Do You Have the courage to ignore the experts?
Do you have the courage to ignore the experts? Do... Read More
Are You Suited for Self-employment?
A recent poll conducted by Yahoo! Small Business showed that... Read More
Become an LPN, the Fast Path to a Nursing Career
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) CareersLicensed Practical Nurses provide the most... Read More
Job Interviews: What to Wear
It takes between seven and seventeen seconds for a person... Read More
How to Reach Your Next Job Faster with Fewer Potholes, Roadblocks
Complacency damages your career more than lack of qualifications. The... Read More
Job Interview Mistakes To Avoid
By avoiding these 8 simple mistakes, you can improve your... Read More
Workplace 911
I've watched a few episodes of Nanny 911 and with... Read More
How to Become a Real Estate Agent
If you're wondering how to become a real estate agent,... Read More
Personal Contacts: The Key to Successful Networking
When the word "networking" is used, we tend to think... Read More
20 Questions That Helped Me Take A Leap Of Faith And Change Careers
When I was working more than 45 hours a week... Read More
Resurgence of the Time Sheet: Why You Should Write Down Your Workday Activities
One day I walked into my boss's office and said,... Read More
Pre-Interview Web Research
You have obtained an interview -- congratulations! You feel prepared... Read More
Look in the Mirror
Take a moment to step outside yourself. Now, be honest... Read More
Create a Network and Catapult Your Job Search
Networking is still known as a great job-search strategy, yet... Read More
Whats Stopping You from Getting Your Next, Good Job?
This question comes up often when I'm working with someone... Read More
Certification for Freelancers and Home-Based Business Owners
When we think of technical certification, most of us think... Read More
Change Your Career, Change Your Life
Change Your Career,Change your Life!Lots of times I see and... Read More
The Case For Internships
America may be the Land of Opportunity, but this is... Read More
Five Fabulous Resume Tips for College Grads (or Anybody)
Fluffy clouds. Chirping birds. Green trees. Colorful flowers. It's springtime!... Read More
Why Employers Want an Employee with a Degree
You wake up in the morning, head to work, and... Read More
Write Resume Keywords That Gets Your Application Read
As children we often used to read stories where magical... Read More
Book Summary: How to Work with Just About Anyone
This article is based on the following book:How... Read More
Who Should Write Your Resume?
This is a question we get a lot. It seems... Read More
Everyone Should Have a RED BALL in the Job Search
May I explain what about what a red ball means... Read More
7 Deadly Cover Writing Sins
Don't start off your job search with one (or more)... Read More
Making The Best Of Yourself At Interview
You are just about to leave university You are just... Read More
From The WorkWise Collection: Job Hunting in the New Economy
To succeed in today's global marketplace, companies must hire the... Read More
Telephone Phobia: Make the Phone Your Job Search Friend
You're pretty comfortable using the phone. It's something you do... Read More
The Top 10 Mistakes Job Seekers Should Avoid In Contacting An Employer
There are numerous tools and resources available to guide job... Read More
The Surefire Way To Getting A Pay Raise
If you are working for someone else, it is important... Read More
5 Simple Rules for A Great Job Interview
Many years ago, when I was a young job-searching greenhorn,... Read More
Should You Telework/Telecommute
"WOW! I can work from home and make money? I... Read More
Top 10 Tips for Career Advancement
Here's a list of the top 10 tips you can... Read More
Be Prepared for the Unexpected
How long has it been since you last had to... Read More
Take This Job and...Re-staff It
Deciding to leave a job isn't easy. In fact, quitting... Read More
Top Career Advice ... More Choices and A Better Way of Life
Why Career Advice Is So ImportantChoosing a career presents a... Read More
The Last Minute Interview
Your breath catches in your throat - at last, an... Read More
Interview Tips - Ten Top Dos & Donts for Winning Interviews
In this day and age it can become increasingly difficult... Read More
Resume Success Factors--What Exactly Is A Resume Anyway?
You know you're good...real good. The problem, though, is that... Read More
Five Powerful Tips for Interns
Interning is about more than earning money during summer break.... Read More
Common Résumé Mistakes
Using a general résumé.DON'T DO IT! You cannot successfully use... Read More
An Alternative to Hiring Employees
Current trends in business are conspiring to create a revolution... Read More
How Can You Find Freelance Writing Jobs?
Do you think that there is a big sign that... Read More
The Hidden Job Market: Real or Imagined?
The hidden job market has been touted as the place... Read More
How to Manage Your Career Like a Business
Look upon yourself as a company with a product or... Read More
Searching for an IT Job
Looking for an IT job is one of the easiest... 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
Taking a Survival Type Job Is Good For You.
Ugh! Arg! How can a survivor type job be good... Read More
Do You Have a Hotsy-Totsy Resume?
I begin this article with a bit of slang description.... Read More
Hiring the Perfect Fit Through ELance.com
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Three Ways to Transition to a New Career
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