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- Career Coaching Tips on What You Should Never Say During a Job Interview - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinBesides using a resume that is full of grammar mistakes and typos, the easiest way to not be considered for a job is saying silly things during an interview. Sadly, no matter how important it is for a job seeker to present himself in the best possible manner during an interview, so many job ...
Views: 944 - Career Resources – How to Survive a Job Loss - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Cecile PeterkinGiven the situations that exist within the economy, more and more people are concerned that they will be facing a job loss. Despite the fact that being out of work can be a terrifying prospect - after all, so much relies on having a paycheck and even just the consistency of a schedule and ...
Views: 791 - Career Tips - Is there a Bright Side to Job Loss? - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Cecile PeterkinWith the current economic climate, more and more people are hearing the news and finding themselves concerned that they could be faced with job loss. On one hand, these individuals who are afraid of losing their jobs are looking for career tips that will help them to become invaluable in the ...
Views: 802 - Common Long-Term Goals of Small Business Owners - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinGoal setting is an essential part of starting a new business. For business owners, the goals that need to be identified should not only include business goals, but personal goals as well. These objectives serve as the guiding light for businesses for them to eventually become successful and ...
Views: 3262 - Decision-Making Tips from an Expert Personal Coach - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinMaking a decision is regarded as one of the most difficult things all of us have to do every single day of our lives. It is also one act that defines an individual who has a role of a leader. Although it is given that managers and company leaders are the ones who should make huge decisions, not ...
Views: 1071 - Developing Resilience to Achieve Success - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinResilience is the ability of a person to adapt and recover whenever things do not go according to plan. A very important trait of a resilient person is his or her refusal to dwell on negativity and failures in his life. Resilient people acknowledge and face the situation they are in, learn from ...
Views: 1141 - Effects of Bad Customer Communication on Your Business - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinThere is no doubt that customer satisfaction plays a key role on how businesses develop quality products and keep revenue coming. This explains why it is important for a company to implement effective methods for communicating with their customers. This way, they could remain current with what ...
Views: 1174 - Ensuring the Success and Effectiveness of Organization Change - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinChange management is a well-defined approach that aims to ensure that whatever changes are implemented in an organization will be thoroughly planned and smoothly applied. Most importantly, this approach should guarantee that the benefits of the change will be lasting and will be achieved. It is ...
Views: 852 - Executive Coaching: Can You Be a Great Leader If You Are Shy? - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinManagers are generally authoritative, daring leaders. On the other hand, shy people are likely to hold back, be reserved in conversations, and even avoid social interactions. A very interesting question now is whether or not shy people can be effective leaders. If you are a shy type and you ...
Views: 967 - Factors Affecting the Effectiveness of Business Communication - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinBusiness communication is what companies use to communicate with their employees, executives, as well as their consumers or the general public. For small startup businesses, this method is crucial as they have to relay to their customers some very specific messages in relation to the services ...
Views: 3286 - Factors to Consider When Making an Important Career Choice - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinWhat if you were given the chance to hold a higher position in your company but you have to choose between two of them? This is indeed a rare scenario and you should feel really fortunate if it happens to you. Having multiple good options is a great boost to your confidence, but of course, you ...
Views: 871 - Finding a New Job - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2009 from Cecile PeterkinThe new realities of securing employment in today's changing world require a new belief. Designing and planning your career, and taking a proactive, self-directed approach is the success formula. The resume is a critical part to your career design. October issue of Recipes for Success we ...
Views: 954 - Finding a New Job in the Summer - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2010 from Cecile PeterkinFinding a new job in the summer seems intimidating to many people. The prospect of job hunting, only to be rejected, keeps potential workers from realizing some of the best opportunities available. Summer is often the best time to make a career change. What you Need to Know If you want ...
Views: 1008 - Finding a New Job Through Cold Calling - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2010 from Cecile PeterkinToday, no one disputes the fact that the job market is very tight. Gone are the days when jobs were plentiful and opportunities practically dropped into a person’s lap. Now, it is the ambitious individual, with a tenacious proactive approach, that lands the coveted position. In fact, finding a ...
Views: 884 - Five Effective Interview Questions for Hiring Managers - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2012 from Cecile PeterkinWhile it is usually very easy for hiring managers to determine just what the wrong questions to ask during an interview are it can be much harder for them to come up with the right ones. Asking effective interview questions is a skill that every great hiring manager has to possess though, as a ...
Views: 1306 - Getting Back into the Work Zone - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2012 from Cecile PeterkinAfter the Holidays Winter vacation time can be so relaxing, at times, maybe even lazy - sleeping in, spending time with the family and eating way too much. But now that the holidays are over and the kids are getting back to school, it’s time to rev up your work zone before the spring. So, ...
Views: 826 - Goals that Small Businesses Should Focus On - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinOwners of small businesses, have to have their particular goals in terms of running and growing their businesses. It is vital that they have a clear idea of what short term and long term goals they need to achieve, which should include funding, increasing profits, gaining more customers, and ...
Views: 976 - How Aspiring Entrepreneurs Should Use Their Internship - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinIt is definitely very easy for student entrepreneurs to get caught up with their startup during summer because they feel this is the perfect time for them to attend to the many aspects of their new businesses. And so, having a day job is not a very popular option for them. While it may seem that ...
Views: 893 - How Business Owners or Managers Should Communicate with Their People - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinAs a manager or a business owner, you have the burden of making sure that there is effective communication within your business or company. But this is no easy task at all. Can you actually sleep at night feeling so sure that your staff understood the critical information you shared with them? ...
Views: 1189 - How Can a Bad Boss Be Useful for Your Career Planning? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinYou have a boss who’s narcissistic, mean, incompetent, and just plain unlovable. But instead of letting your boss’s unpleasant behavior affect your productivity and happiness in the workplace, why not turn it to your advantage? It is almost impossible that you will ever love your boss’s bad ...
Views: 967 - How Does Being a Traveler Make You an Ideal Job Candidate and Even a Personal Coach? - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinIf there is one thing that you will not often see in a resume, that will be the travel history of an applicant. Now you may be wondering why being a frequent traveler is an advantage you can actually have over other job applicants. Read on to know why. Why Are Travelers Excellent Candidates ...
Views: 822 - How Does Your Attitude Affect Your Life and Career Planning Success? - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinWhen it comes to being successful in one's life or career, many of us think that those who are blessed with intelligence or high IQ are the ones who are likely to achieve success. There is new research from Stanford University, however, that challenges this belief. According to psychologist ...
Views: 996 - How Effective Are You At Work? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinDo you think you are being effective at work? While it is common for most of us to believe that we are perfectly effective, this isn’t always the case. In fact, we all have certain strengths and weaknesses that have a direct impact on how we perform at work. If you could tweak some of your ...
Views: 773 - How Good or Bad Is the Idea of Having Joint Business Ventures - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinFor those planning to start their own business, getting into a joint business venture is an attractive option. In a joint venture, there are two or more companies or even individuals who join together in at least a temporary partnership. What these businessmen do is put their resources together ...
Views: 1004 - How Having a Business Partner Can Lead to Your Business Success - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinHaving a business partner can have a direct impact on how a business operates. For entrepreneurs, the decision of whether to have a business partner or not is also a huge one. On the positive side, having a good partner in running your business can add value to your enterprise. But then again, ...
Views: 822 - How Humility Makes Better Leaders - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinAs they say, the ultimate proof of a leader’s effectiveness is the success of his company or organization. If you take a closer look at some of the most successful companies around, you will realize that they all have a Level 5 leader. This kind of leader is someone who does not allow his ego to ...
Views: 2138 - How Important Are Workplace Values? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinAll of us have our own values that we apply in whatever workplace we go to; even managers do. For managers, there can never be an assurance that the people he or she hires have the same workplace values. Nevertheless, it is important that company leaders try to hire only those who will fit in ...
Views: 829 - How Optimism Is an Important Asset - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinBefore entering the workforce, it is common for young people to study calculus and other higher academic subjects. While there is no doubt that training in such fields is valuable, it is also very important that young workers learn the idea of optimism. It can definitely be very beneficial for ...
Views: 734 - How Self Confidence Impacts Your Leadership - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Cecile PeterkinCoaching clients in senior roles is often necessary because they lack self confidence. As a result, they are not seen as leaders. Instead, they all seem to have one quality in common. They all have a fear of making the necessary decision required of their position. Self perception affects ...
Views: 1194 - How to Ask for a Reference Who Will Help with Your Career Planning and Job Search - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinThe references that you include in your resume when applying for a job that you really want are so valuable. Putting a name of a reference who cannot be reached can definitely cost you the job you’re trying to get. As a matter of fact, most hiring managers use the provided references as a basis ...
Views: 955 - How to Avoid Getting Too Overwhelmed by Work - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinEven the job that you have long wanted can turn into a nightmare if you find yourself having more tasks and responsibilities than you expected. And when you start missing deadlines and getting assigned additional projects, things can get so much worse. These could even result in you having a ...
Views: 807 - How to Create a Strong Leadership Succession Plan with Mentoring - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2009 from Cecile PeterkinSuccession planning is often the key to a company's long term success. With succession planning, business owners will find that they are able to work with the leaders in their company, to hire those prospects that will be a great fit for the company and who will be able to learn, grow and be a ...
Views: 1146 - How to Hire the Right Person During an Economic Downturn - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2009 from Cecile PeterkinFor some hiring managers, an economic downturn can be an exciting time: there's a greater applicant pool, more interest in the positions offered and a greater number of resumes making it into their in boxes. However, this can be a bit overwhelming – especially because it's still essential to ...
Views: 798 - How to Impress People without Being Annoying - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinWe can do anything and everything just to impress others, can’t we? Showing off the expensive things we’re using or even the successful career we have could be the best way to leave a mark…or maybe not. Honestly, there isn’t anything wrong with wanting to be impressive, but it’s always how we ...
Views: 896 - How to Keep Employees Happy, Boost Morale and Reduce Stress During an Economic Downturn - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2009 from Cecile PeterkinOne of the primary concerns that businesses have these days is simple: it's all about determining how to keep employees happy. No matter how stable your company is despite the economy, your staff will have concerns and uncertainty and financial stresses. Unfortunately that stress is something ...
Views: 1867 - How to Leverage the Strengths of Four Generations through Mentoring - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2009 from Cecile PeterkinEstablished businesses are going to find themselves in an interesting position; with some workers staying with the company longer and putting off retirement (those who are over the age of 62), baby boomers (those in their mid-40s to early 60s), members of "Generation X" (those in their late 20s ...
Views: 829 - How to Not Let Stress Take Control of Your Life - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinIt is an undeniable fact that millions of people are experiencing stress in life, be it a short-term or a long-term one. Being stressed out is an unpleasant feeling, of course, but what many of us don’t know is that stress can also have a serious effect in our health and how we perform at work. ...
Views: 786 - How to Please Your Boss to Have a Better Working Relationship - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinYour boss is the one to manage all the things that you do on a daily basis. He or she has complete control over many aspects of your work, such as the amount of work assignments you have, the possibility of you being promoted, your salary raise, and so on. But apart from these things, your boss ...
Views: 861 - How to Recover from a Bad Job Interview And Get The Job - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Cecile PeterkinIt can happen to anyone. For one reason or another - a late arrival, botching answers to key questions, failing to show knowledge about the company - you had a bad job interview. Although the proverb is true, you never get a second chance to make a first impression, you do have an opportunity to ...
Views: 1121 - How to Remain Calm Under Pressure - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinPatience is something that many of us find very hard to acquire or develop, perhaps because it is way too easy to just be impatient. But do you know that when you lose control of your patience, you hurt not only the people around you, but yourself as well? Impatience can cause your stress levels ...
Views: 1141 - How to Use Body Language for a Successful Job Interview - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from Cecile PeterkinJob Interview success depends on more than what you say. What you do can also determine whether you become a new employee or another candidate steps out of the unemployment line. Pay close attention to your body language, for a successful job interview. Attention to Details During the ...
Views: 655 - How to Use an Informational Interview to Get Hired - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Cecile PeterkinThere’s a lot of great job interview advice that’s available when you’re looking to get hired, but for those who are looking for a new job, sometimes the best advice isn’t conventional. One example of the less common advice involves looking into less common job interview techniques and options ...
Views: 576 - How To Use Personal Branding For A Competitive Edge - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Cecile PeterkinBefore you can learn much about how to use personal branding for a competitive edge, it’s important to have an understanding of what personal branding is. Fortunately, it’s possible to take a look at the way many successful people have used personal branding to get a feel for what it is and how ...
Views: 674 - How To Use Social Media In Finding Vancouver Jobs - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinIf you are searching for a job wisely, you must have done a lot of research about cover letters, resumes, job interviews, and almost everything that has to do with effective job searching. Whether you are looking for Vancouver jobs or one from your local area, you should take advantage also of ...
Views: 888 - How to Utilize IT to Offer Top Level Customer Service - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinMore and more businesses are becoming reliant on the internet to remain competitive on the international market. What the web does is make them available and operational 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. This has clearly made technology an essential aspect not only of the sales process, but also ...
Views: 935 - How Well Should You Handle Office Romance? - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinMixing business with pleasure is a very bad idea, according to many. However, staying in the office and working long hours have become so common that the workplace has eventually turned into a place where potential lovers meet. Career experts explain that while it is true that you can't choose ...
Views: 577 - How Your Personal Values Can Affect Your Life and Career - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinIt is very common to hear from career experts that you should define your values first before you could set your career path. This may sound easy, but you actually cannot define your values without knowing what they are actually. Well, your values are comprised of the things you think and ...
Views: 1056 - Ideas on How to Create a Solid and Cohesive Group - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinDid you ever have to manage people who just can’t seem to put their trust on one another? If yes, then you have an idea of how draining and difficult it is to build trust among your team members. And while there isn’t any way you could do this easier, you really have to try to achieve this goal. ...
Views: 975 - Important Ingredients to Turning Your Passion into Business - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinHaving a job or career that requires you to do something you are passionate about will certainly encourage you to work harder. However, this alone doesn’t offer any guarantee that you will be successful, especially if your plan is to turn your passion into a business. At the end of the day, it ...
Views: 897 - In a Rut? Ready for a Career Change? - by Submitted on May 03, 2005 from Cecile PeterkinAre you unhappy at work? Tired and lacking energy and drive? Don't worry, you are not alone! Studies in the US show that up to 70 percent of the workforce is unhappy with their job at any given time. We all feel dissatisfied and frustrated with our jobs at times. So, how do you know when the ...
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