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
2 Job-Search Success Stories
Here are two success stories from my readers who found great new jobs last week. As you read each story, ask yourself, "How could I apply this to my job hunt?"1) Job-search goal cards workHere's a story sent in by Fred, from Chanhassen, Minn. He got hired, in part, by... Read More
Dont Stop! Your Transition is Still Moving!
Q. I'm looking for a new job and plan to work with a career consultant next month. Meanwhile, I'm working on the garden and some friends are coming to stay for a week.A. When you're in serious transition, a week can be a long time. Time sneaks away and you... Read More
Resume Tune Up
Employers have fears, uncertainty and DOUBT (the FUD factor) over your ability to actually do what you claim you can do in your resume and cover letter.Combine this with the fact that EVERY candidate looks good on paper, no-one leaves their previous job because they were paid too much, the... Read More
Job Hunting Tips: Organizing Your Attack
Looking for work is an energy-devouring ordeal, often leading to running in circles and not getting anywhere. A systematic approach can help you focus on your goal, avoid wasting the energy you need to conserve for interviews and employer contacts, and lower your stress level.Some resources you might find helpful... Read More
Alert! An Over-50 Jobseeker Has Just Entered the Building
Interviewing Tips for the Older Job-seeking PopulationA red alert is probably melodramatic, but I'm sure jobseekers in this age bracket probably feel there is one. The bulk of the job-seeking population is currently facing job-search woes that the elderly population has been experiencing for years.In recent years, I've seen that... Read More
Career Education Options For Working Adults
Ask yourself this question: "Do I like what I do for a living?" If you answered "no", what are you doing about it? Maybe you have a "good" job, but it's not very rewarding to you personally. Maybe you have job with good pay, but bad hours or worse ?... Read More
Recruiting on the Web Requires Special Record Keeping for Legal Purposes
by Lesli Peterson, Business Analyst, VCGwith Phil McCutchen, Marketing Manager, VCG With the age of the Internet upon us, recruiting methods have expanded dramatically. Staffing companies now regularly use the Web to locate qualified candidates for their open positions. The most common methods include searching Job Boards and... Read More
Certification for Freelancers and Home-Based Business Owners
When we think of technical certification, most of us think of the seemingly endless jumble of letters that follow the names of information technology experts-MCSE, MCSA, A+, CCNA, etc. These certifications serve as standardized, objective validations that the person holding them possesses a certain set of skills and a certain... Read More
Why You Should Never Complain About Former Bosses
You're at a job interview. You're doing great, answering questions left and right. You're enthusiastic, upbeat, confident. Then they ask, "Why did you leave your last job?"An image of your former boss, red-faced and screaming, pops your head. He was such a jerk! You desperately want to vent your frustrations... Read More
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The Recruiting Truth...Time Is Not On Your Side
In today's marketplace things are constantly changing and so are... Read More
Get Off Your Butt and Out of the Rut
It's amazing to see so many people who are prepared... Read More
Interview Preparation Made Easy: Create An Interview Preparation List
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I Quit!
More and more people are calling it quits to successful... Read More
Tell Me About Yourself
The need to tell people about yourself may present itself... Read More
How to Receive Multiple Job Offers After You?re Fired
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Telephone Phobia: Make the Phone Your Job Search Friend
You're pretty comfortable using the phone. It's something you do... Read More
Fear of Being Outsourced? Fight Back
Me, outsourced? Impossible. How could they replace a business-humor columnist?... Read More
Dissatisfied With Your Job? Stop Putting Your Attention on What You Dont Want!
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Networking Masterclass - Part 2 Practicing Altruism
Practicing Altruism The 'Golden Rule' occurred in the Greek and... Read More
Career Killers to Avoid
Many professionals and managers are so involved in day-to-day crises... Read More
Home Healthcare Careers
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Goal Setting - Road Map To Achieving Your Career Goals
Goal Setting & ResearchYou can only set informed career goals... Read More
Hiring the OverQualified Employee or Mining for Gold
I am having a hard time understanding why a valuable... Read More
How To Win the Job-Hunting Game
When I got over the initial shock of being urged... Read More
Job Interview Preparation - What Employers Are Looking For
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Wake Up and Learn Something New
The US Government has just released last month's job creation... Read More
Tips for Building a Successful Career
1. Develop excellent work habits ? for example, meet deadlines... Read More
Youre Fired Isnt The Finale
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, March 2004 had... Read More
Telecommuting Resumes
Your resume needs to outline your skills and experience, as... Read More
How To Find Quick, Free, Job Search Resurces
There are many free job search resources available in any... Read More
Nuts and Bolts of Effective Cover Letters
As a job seeker, you shouldn't overlook the importance of... Read More
Stand Out From the Crowd with Simple Marketing Methods
Although today's job market can be very competitive, many job... Read More
5 Interviewing Tips To Get That Job!
Anyone who is a jobseeker knows that looking for a... Read More
A Career In Medical Assisting
My name is Danni R, and I am a certified... 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
Handing in Your Resignation and Serving Notice
Have you made the right choice? Before deciding to resign... Read More
The Right Way To Send Your Resume
Having a great resume is the first critical step in... Read More
What Me? Lie On My Resume? Who Will Know?
The temptation to lie on a resume is great! How... Read More
Tales from the Corporate Frontlines: Career Opportunity and Employee Retention
This article relates to the Career Opportunities competency and explores... Read More
Ten Great Careers That Don?t Require A Four Year Degree
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Success at Work : People Skills : Networking
Getting along with your co-workers is critical to yourhappiness and... Read More
5 Ways to Profit From No Child Left Behind (NCLB)
The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (No Child... Read More
Nine Ways to Tell Youre Ready for a Promotion
So you noticed the new job board posting on your... Read More
Beat the Crowd with Winning Resume Cover Letters
Far too many people underestimate the importance of resume cover... Read More
Get Dressed and Get Hired
Tying a tie properly may tie you to your next... Read More
When Should You Update Your Job Skills?
With the U.S. economy still slumping and unemployment numbers barely... Read More
How To Get a Job Offer From Every Interview
About four years ago a friend told me one night... Read More
Why Bachelors Make Bad Decisions: Five Tips to Move from Reality Television to Your Career Change
The Bachelor is one of the many reality shows that... Read More
Strange Jobs Still Pay The Bills
Strange jobs? How do we define that? Years ago I... Read More
5 Ways to Combat Job Burnout
Job burnout happens when the stress or prolonged frustration of... Read More
Getting the Job thats Right for You
I'm the type of person that considers a healthy, enjoyable... Read More
Get In Career Shape
Research suggests that as many as 8 out of 10... Read More
Ask the Recruiter
We all have career goals, big or small. Here are... Read More
Overcoming the 7 Roadblocks Women with Families Face Making Career Changes
Family is the driving force of our lives. You need... Read More
Sample Cover Letters ... The Hidden Pitfalls
You can benefit from sample cover letters as they can... Read More
Loving What You Do
Man is a social animal and survival is his major... Read More
Resume Outline - Add Structure & Flow to Your Resume
Building your resume, based on a resume outline will give... Read More
History Reports: When Your Resume Equals, I Did This, I Did This, I Did This
Do these sound familiar?"I worked for?" "My responsibilities were?"... Read More
Avoid Your CV Always Ending Up in the Bin
Cover Letters must grab the reader's interest so that they... Read More
How to Write a Resume That Stands Out From The Crowd
Today's job market is competitive. Many companies receive hundreds of... Read More
Getting A Leg Up
Legging Up Your CompetitionLet's face it. When you graduate from... Read More
The Pros and Cons of Telecommuting - As Seen Through The Eyes of a Seasoned Telecommuter
Janelle Delacorte has been happily answering calls for the Home... Read More
Nuts and Bolts of Effective Cover Letters
As a job seeker, you shouldn't overlook the importance of... 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
Q & A How to Find a Great Search Firm
Q & AQ: Are people sometimes cautious of 'headhunters'?A. Yes.... Read More
Telecommuting Website (Part One)
"I've heard you talk about building a website to get... 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
Culture Shock
Today we hear much talk of the 'global village'. People... Read More
Planning To Work Abroad
Working abroad can be an exciting, rewarding and horizon broadening... Read More
Blogging for Candidates 101: Nuts and Bolts
A "blog" is simply an internet (web) log. Blogs are... Read More
Goal Setting - Road Map To Achieving Your Career Goals
Goal Setting & ResearchYou can only set informed career goals... Read More
Telecommuting Cover Letters
Question: How do I market myself online?Answer: With a stellar... Read More
Hair Dressing as a Career
Since the world started hair has been a very important... Read More
Ask Me No Questions, Ill Tell You No Lies
If only there were no questions involved in getting a... Read More
Can You Actually Fail A Personality Quiz?
Q. I didn't get a job that I interviewed for.... Read More
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