Are You Sabotaging Your Career?
My experience working with thousands of leaders world wide for the past two decades teaches me that most leaders are screwing up their careers.On a daily basis, these leaders are getting the wrong results or the right results in the wrong ways.Interestingly, they themselves are choosing to fail. They're actively... Read More
Online Resume Formats
There are several types of online resume formats that can be used when contacting potential employers. When you search for job openings online, some companies will have on their websites which online resume format is acceptable.If you don't know which format is acceptable to a certain company, call them and... Read More
Are You Ready To Start A Business? Take This Quiz and See
Don't get discouraged! A "no" answer to any of the questions will identify an area for development -- not a roadblock. I am available to help if you would like to discuss your options in greater detail.(1) Do you offer a clear, unambiguous benefit that your target market can't live... Read More
How to Know if You Are in the Right Career
Ever wonder if you are in the right career? If you are like most people you have. Did you know that 80% of people are currently misemployed? They are either underemployed, not happy with their current position or not fairly compensated for their skill and/or function set. If so many... Read More
175 Power Verbs and Phrases for Resumes, Cover Letters, and Interviews
While you're revamping your resume or cover letter or constructing your proof-by-example stories for interviews, you'll find you need to watch your word choice. Why? Communication is powerful if the words we use to communicate are powerful. That's not all it takes, but the right words make for a good... Read More
Learn How To Network for HIDDEN Jobs
I'll quickly cover the following:A) Why Network With People? B) Five Networking Tips To Get Started. C) Quick Networking Hints. D) Sources To Start Your Network.****** FACT ******Employers love referrals and first look to tap their own workers for people they know that can fill open positions. Its cheaper... Read More
Career Advice On Freelance Writing Jobs
Sometimes the freelance writing jobs available are those that no one wants. Or, they are those that new businesses are looking to fill. You will not find postings for the best jobs and employment because many of those jobs go to individuals who already have an established career or a... Read More
What Can I Do To Improve My Job-Interviewing Skills?
Whether you're a student job seeker or a polished and proven executive, the first thing you must come to terms with is, "Regardless of the position you seek, you are now in sales!" The product you are selling is YOU! The interview is your opportunity to differentiate yourself in the... Read More
How to Manage Your Career Like a Business
Look upon yourself as a company with a product or service to sell. Understand your market and devise a dynamic marketing campaign, remembering that companies hire employees who offer them the best results and the best value for money.Begin by identifying your skills, qualifications, and accomplishments. Adopt a customer-focused approach.... Read More
Feng Shui Your Desk for Career Success
Have you used feng shui around your desk? It's a great way to "test drive" feng shui, to see how well it works for you.In feng shui, we work with a 3x3 grid called a bagua (said "bagg-wahh"). The grid is placed over your floorplan, and can look like a... Read More
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Master Responding to Selection Criteria and Win Your Next Job!
As a human resources specialist for many years, I've seen... Read More
The Case For Internships
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What You Should Know About A Medical Billing Specialist
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Why a Professional Resume?
As a job search tool your Resume is your main... Read More
?How to Look Your Best in a Down Economy?
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Becoming A Police Officer Just Became Easier
As many law enforcement candidates can vouch for, taking the... Read More
3 Secrets to Landing a Home-Based Position
Landing a telecommute position isn't easy. Finding them in the... Read More
Is Your Job Search Guided by the Controller or the Controllee?
I'll define what I mean by these terms. "The Controller"... Read More
The 4 Job Search Facts You Need To Know!
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The Last Minute Interview
Your breath catches in your throat - at last, an... Read More
Switching Careers - 7 Key Steps
Are you thinking about switching careers? If you are, you're... Read More
Illegal Interview Questions -- Be Prepared
I'll quickly cover the following:A) Why Employer Ask Illegal Interview... Read More
So Youre Thinking of Changing Careers
"You don't have to take life the way it comes... Read More
How To Ask For A Pay Rise!
Negotiating a pay rise is not something many people do... Read More
Your Salary: What Are You Worth?
Why is it a good idea to determine your worth?... Read More
Overcoming Inertia in Job Change
If you can hold on to an optimistic belief in... Read More
Those Little Things
Moving to another state meant finding a new dentist. I... Read More
Prepare for YOUR Future now --
All Presidential candidates (before and after) make all kinds of... Read More
Learn a Language for Career Advancement
To learn a language for career advancement is one of... Read More
10 Tips For Writing A Professional Résumé
1. Start with an attractive layout. Use bold and italics... 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
The Career Athlete: What It Takes to Manage Your Career
Managing your career, just like managing your life, requires preparation... Read More
Waiting For the Official Job Offer
At the end of the third job interview, Helene was... Read More
Get Out of Your Comfort Zone in the Job Search
Most everyone these days knows what a comfort zone is.... Read More
Surviving Office Politics
It's your first month in a new position and it's... Read More
Reading the Want Ads--Not for Jobs--For Information
What? Want ads are where job announcements are, not information!Wait!... Read More
Searching for a Federal Job
Many years ago searching for a federal job was a... Read More
What To Do When A Co-Worker Turns Nasty
A friend of mine laments that work would be great... 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
Business & Career: Know Your Ruling Star!
"Know your Ruling Star. One man is better received by... Read More
Workplace Melodrama--A Flair For The Dramatic
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Growing Up On A Delaware Farm
Growing up on a Delaware farm was a wonderful and... Read More
Ten Courses Of Study If You Want To Be Your Own Boss
For many Americans, an important component of the American Dream... Read More
Dont Let Difficult People Derail Your Career
Unless you are among the luckiest people in the world,... Read More
Reading the Want Ads--Not for Jobs--For Information
What? Want ads are where job announcements are, not information!Wait!... Read More
Which Half Are You?
When more than half of Americans were identified as overweight,... Read More
Cleaning Houses for a Living Has Some Unexpected Benefits
If you're looking for a way to earn a living... 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
7 Tips for Writing Winning Resume Cover Letters
Writing a good resume cover letter is something you should... Read More
Genes and Work Ethic
If you have good genes, you are blessed. If they... Read More
What Me? Lie On My Resume? Who Will Know?
The temptation to lie on a resume is great! How... Read More
What To Do
Ever had that perfect life when everything seems perfect yet... Read More
The Night Worker
In the process of musing about our perennially awake world... Read More
What You Should Never Put on Your Resume
Liars Get Caught! What NOT to Put on Your Resume"Everybody... Read More
Why Culinary Education
If you are thinking about a career in culinary arts... Read More
The Springtime of Your Career
Rick Jarow, author of Creating the Work You Love, introduced... Read More
War Time Hiring: 5 Steps to Attract Top Talent
A recent report, titled "The War for Talent" stated that... Read More
Culture Shock
Today we hear much talk of the 'global village'. People... Read More
Believe And Get Hired
Good things seem to come in bunches, especially in a... Read More
Be Prepared for the Unexpected
How long has it been since you last had to... Read More
Dress For Success
You have heard the phrase, "Dress for Success." This is... Read More
15 Tips for Writing Winning Resumes
The thought of writing a resume intimidates... Read More
Telecommuting Cover Letters
Question: How do I market myself online?Answer: With a stellar... Read More
Make Your Career Offshore Proof
There has been a lot of talk recently about American... Read More
5 Things Every New Caterer Should Know
It has been over twenty five years since I started... 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... Read More
Could You Write Performance Reviews For Money?
Writing performance reviews can be an excellent way to earn... Read More
Ideal Job and Handling Criticism
How many times have you been asked, "What is your... Read More
Supplement Your Skills and Improve Your Work Position
It is often said that the majority of people are... 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
How to Evaluate Job Offers and Zoom In On the Right Opportunity for You
You've been successful in your job hunt and have received... Read More
Resurrecting the Perfect Resume, Part One
Is your resume dead? Don't be so quick to say,... Read More
7 Deadly Cover Writing Sins
Don't start off your job search with one (or more)... 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
The Perfect Fit: Women & Franchising
An interesting combination of factors at this time in history... Read More
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