Recovering From a Career Crisis
If you have ever experienced any of the following, you have had a career crisis:? Losing your job? Being fired? Burning out? Not wanting to do your job for one more dayA career crisis can be caused either by someone else (being laid off) or by your own feelings (burning... Read More
Ideal Job and Handling Criticism
How many times have you been asked, "What is your dream job?"Even if you document a dream job on paper, will you be happy every day in that job? Unlikely. Heck, you could work in your dream job for two different companies and end up being happy in one 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
Find Free Resumes Online
Have you been spending money on countless job boards, only to find that they don't offer the types of candidates you need? If the answer is yes, don't fret any longer, you're about to learn crafty techniques to help you find free resumes on the net. There are numerous free... Read More
Master Responding to Selection Criteria and Win Your Next Job!
As a human resources specialist for many years, I've seen it all when it comes to job applications. Most disheartening were those applications in which applicants had not addressed the specified selection criteria ... they went straight into the 'no' pile. In many cases, it was obvious from accompanying documents... Read More
Ten Tips to a Job Winning Interview
These days, interviews don't come easily. When you get The Call, make the most of your time -- and go for it!1. Investigate the company's culture, markets, and finances. But resist the temptation to show off what you've researched: "I just read that you're about to embark on a new... Read More
Virtual Heroes: The Growth of the Virtual Assistant
Building and expanding a business is a difficult task, when the management of the business in its existing form takes up much of the time. The administrative, office-based and creative tasks behind running a business, although time-consuming and often repetitive, are vital to the continued operations of the business. With... Read More
Common Resume Myths & Misconceptions
For the person crafting their first résumé the task can seem a little bit daunting, even a bit frightening. Human Resources [HR] specialists, résumé writing professionals, school advisors, and even friends and family members all have their say. When it comes down to it you must have a résumé you... Read More
Job Search: Time Management
There is an old adage that "Looking for a job is harder than working." How true! The rigors of job search are magnified by the turmoil we experience: lack of self-confidence, humiliation, financial pressure, and the undercurrent of emotions that color all we do: fear, anger, depression, anxiety, loss.One practical... Read More
An RX For Your Résumé
Whether you are an accountant, virtual assistant, or a corporate executive, your job skills are constantly refined. A new sales presentation you've organized or the new spreadsheet package you've mastered should be included on your résumé. You may have new skills that could turn your dead-end job into a new... Read More
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Writing a Must-Read Cover Letter
If you want to land an interview, you'll need more... Read More
How To Stay Calm in Tryng Times
That's not you? Great! Bad habits are hard to break... Read More
Love What You Do!
"To love what you do and feel that it matters,... Read More
How To Find A Telecommute Job
The answer may be easier than you think, but there's... Read More
Learn Some Useful Feng Shui Career Tips
As it does with every main life aspect, feng shui... Read More
Job Interviews -- The Real Reasons Why You Need to Follow Up
Effective follow-up after a job interview is often a key... Read More
Employment Law: Attendance Rewards - Legal Ramifications
If you were thinking of offering your employees special rewards... Read More
Playing from the Blue Tees: Women in the Federal Government
Throughout the past decade, workplace diversity issues have allowed organizations... Read More
Tales from the Corporate Frontlines: Try, Try, Again
This article relates to the Career Opportunities competency and explores... Read More
Cracking the Connection Code: Networking for the Introverted
We've all heard it before: "Just get out there and... Read More
Why Choose A Professionally Written Resume?
Good question, considering that nowadays you can find many useful... Read More
How To Survive A Job Loss
Has this ever happened to you: You have been working... Read More
Have Enough Money to Change Careers - Five Key Steps
At every talk I give, I ask the audience to... Read More
Conduct An Informational Interview
Informational interviews are designed to get as much information as... 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
Resurrecting the Perfect Resume, Part Two
Are you in denial about the lifelessness of your resume?... Read More
Jesse And Al Should Read This!
Instead of getting all bent out of shape over innocuous... Read More
During Midlife Change: Are You a Jumper or a Clinger?
Over the years, I have identified two kinds of midlife... Read More
Do I Have to Provide a Salary History?
Often you see job postings with a request such as... Read More
Get In The Game With a Stellar Resume
During the job hunter's market of the 1990's, employers were... Read More
Make Your Resume Keyword Rich and Scanner Friendly
If you haven't looked for a job recently, there are... Read More
Seven Tips to a Job-Winning Interview
These days, interviews don't come easily. When you get The... Read More
Resume Writing - Importance of a Professional Summary
The Summary is the preview of your entire resume. This... Read More
How to Get Hired by Being Obvious
If you want a drink of water, do you hire... Read More
The 10-Step Resume Critique
Your resume will generally receive a 15- to 30-second scan... Read More
Telecommuting Website (Part Two)
Last article I discussed why a telecommuter would benefit from... Read More
4 Internet Job Search Mistakes to Avoid
The Internet is the most powerful employment tool on earth.... Read More
Using Recruiters: How To Get A Step Ahead Of The Crowd
When there is an opening to fill, a company has... Read More
Job Interviews & the Magic of Music
Can music help you with your next job interview? It... Read More
Be Prepared for the Unexpected
How long has it been since you last had to... Read More
How to Overcome a Bad First Impression
Have any of these situations happened to you? Forgetting your... Read More
Losing A Career Can Feel Like Getting A Divorce
Most of us are aware that we need to grieve... Read More
How To Find Your Dream Job
Here's the bottom line: many people work in jobs that... Read More
Intuition: The Secret To Your Career Success
For far too long, we moderns have relied on our... Read More
Ten Questions For Entrepreneurs To Ask Themselves
Ten Questions For Entrepreneurs To Ask Themselves1.Do I have the... Read More
The Fallibility of Psychological Testing
Psychological Testing has become rampant across industries, more so in... Read More
Fun At Work Leads to More Success
Common sense at work: Such qualities as loyalty, energy, intelligence... Read More
Are You Living Your Career Dreams?
Inherent within the human spirit is a desire for fulfillment,... Read More
One Step at a Time in the Job Search
What is the first step to take in a job... Read More
Talented People
I was asked last week for an article about employment,... 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
Sample Cover Letters ... The Hidden Pitfalls
You can benefit from sample cover letters as they can... Read More
Effective Resumes
A resume is normally the first contact point between an... Read More
Interview Preparation
The dreaded job interview is the Number 1 source of... Read More
Career Search from Within
Seeking meaningful and fulfilling work can become a discouraging, confusing... Read More
For My Second Career, I Want to Do Nothing!
Q. For my second career, I'd like to know "What... Read More
Federal Job Search Strategies: 7 Tips to Help You Succeed
Despite constant calls by politicians and policy makers to reign... Read More
So You Want To Be a Nurse When You Grow Up?
You're interested in becoming a nurse. How do you get... 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
Integrity At Work - How Do You Show Up?
As the business sections of today's papers and magazines read... Read More
Six Sure-Fire Ways to Get Yourself a Pay Rise
Many employees do not care too much for their bosses... Read More
Working In Iraq: Is It For You?
The US Army Corp of Engineers and numerous private companies... Read More
What Did You Say?
My table-mates introduced themselves as the reciprocal protocol began. We... Read More
Are You Sabotaging Your Career?
My experience working with thousands of leaders world wide for... Read More
10 Steps to Getting the Most Out of Job Fairs
Many job seekers tend to overlook job fairs. They can... Read More
Ask Me No Questions, Ill Tell You No Lies
If only there were no questions involved in getting a... Read More
Networking Masterclass - Part 2 Practicing Altruism
Practicing Altruism The 'Golden Rule' occurred in the Greek and... Read More
Sample Resume Objectives: Good, But Summaries Are Smokin!
Since college I've been told that a resume ought to... Read More
Learn Some Useful Feng Shui Career Tips
As it does with every main life aspect, feng shui... Read More
The Recruiting Truth...Time Is Not On Your Side
In today's marketplace things are constantly changing and so are... Read More
Is it a Scam?
I wanted to quit my job. So I decided to... Read More
15 Tips for Writing Winning Resumes
The thought of writing a resume intimidates... Read More
Build Your Career Decision By Decision
Do you dislike making decisions and avoid the challenge whenever... Read More
What is a Career Anyway?
A career is the sum total of all of your... Read More
How to Negotiate The Best Salary and Benefit Packages
Salary and Benefits NegotiationOne of the most difficult aspects of... Read More
Job Search -- One of the Secrets of a Trade Show
A trade show is a great place to network, look... Read More
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