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- 10 things to do after being laid off - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Bob McIntoshAfter being laid off from a job, you may feel a sense of paralysis and feel like locking yourself in a room; but this would be a mistake. Now, more than ever, is time to take action. Below some of the must doe’s for people who are starting their job search. Take time to regroup. This is ...
Views: 3111 - Team Leader Training - Why run Team Meetings? - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2009 from Kate TammemagiTeam Meetings are an opportunity for a Team Leader, and, when used effectively, they are the Leader’s main process for building their high performing Team. However, very few Team Leaders can get the full potential from their Team Meetings. This is largely because of their own experience of ...
Views: 3110 - Benefits of Accelerated Learning - Not Only For Kids - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2021 from Leon EdwardTo better understand what is meant by accelerated learning, we need to first understand that the term learning refers to the process of acquiring knowledge by means of studying. Accelerated learning therefore means that the rate at which we acquire such knowledge is increased. In general, ...
Views: 3107(2 votes) - Resume Objective Statements: Tell the Hiring Manager Why He Should Read the Rest of Your Resume - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Peggy McKeeDon’t be fooled by people who tell you that resume objective statements are optional, or that you shouldn’t have one at all. Their reasoning is usually that objective statements fence you in and limit your job-seeking focus. I’m here to tell you that you need an objective statement on your ...
Views: 3106(2 votes) - Stop Workplace Drama is Not about Office Cat Fights - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Marlene ChismI recently got a message from an associate of mine on Linked In. The message excited me because it gave me a chance to talk about drama…what it is and why my book Stop Workplace Drama is even for men, for owners, and even for those who are lucky enough to experience a collaborative work ...
Views: 3104 - ***The Value of Good Diction in Business Today - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2011 from Nancy DanielsHave you ever noticed when watching a movie or a primetime television show that you can always understand the diction of those actors in which English is not their ‘mother tongue?’ We see and hear actors with German, Spanish, French, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arab and African accents, ...
Views: 3091(2 votes) - How to Prepare Yourself for a Job in Retail - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from James TomersonThere is no dearth of job opportunities in the retail industry for qualified professionals. Whether you want to occupy a job in retail sales, retail marketing, store management or central management, you have a host of career possibilities to choose from. However, you should prepare yourself in ...
Views: 3091 - Everything about Commonwealth Essay Competition - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2010 from Sam CollierCommonwealth essay competition is organized inviting people from all over the world to participate in it. It is now counted as the world’s top most essay competition where people are given a platform to air their voices regarding any important issue that they want the world to know. This is why; ...
Views: 3089(1 vote) - General knowledge for bright future - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2012 from Radhika SinhaGeneral knowledge is an integral part of civilized human life. Various sources of gaining this knowledge are general knowledge quiz and various year books, news papers and magazines. Current affairs knowledge is a major part of general awareness and knowledge. This, knowledge is essential for ...
Views: 3077 - Cleaning Up The Mess Of Professional Mistakes - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from Geraldine MarkelHave you made a professional blunder? Perhaps you’ve made an insensitive remark, used poor judgment, lacked follow-through, or lost an important document. You’ve cost others time, energy, and perhaps, money. The way in which you deal with professional mishaps contributes to your ...
Views: 3076(1 vote) - Strategies for Winning at An Online Casino - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2019 from Maria DianaThose who come to online casinos at GClub, in addition to wanting to spend a good bit of fun and to take advantage of their free time, certainly want to make money and get back their investment and even some profit. To do this, many are looking for games of chance, games of skill, enter the ...
Views: 3076 - ***Do You Cringe When You Hear Yourself on Your Answering Machine or Voicemail? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Nancy DanielsThe first time I heard myself on a recording was many years ago when I was in college. I had a small portable Sony tape recorder and I was with my friends when we recorded ourselves. I was horrified when I heard my own speaking voice. What is fascinating about that experience is that ...
Views: 3068(2 votes) - Safeguard One's Career with Sarkari Naukri - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2012 from pawan kumarGovernment usually has a lot of sectors for the smooth operation of the country. These services include administration, PSU, legal units, department of health, railways, telephone, municipal division and numerous banking sectors. So that all these branches function well there is need of an ...
Views: 3051(1 vote) - AIEEE Hindi Medium Question Papers and Sample Papers - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from thomas leeThere are many students in our country who have done their education up to twelfth standard in Hindi Medium and are poor in English language but they are equally talented as English Medium students. In order to help and support such students Government and Board of Education have made a ...
Views: 3042 - Going for that promotion - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2003 from Scott BoydSo you want a promotion then? Its has its benefits and its pitfalls. This article will look at some with these along with the methods you can use to successfully get that promotion! First of all, you need to decide what you want to do! There’s no sense in going for a promotion just for the ...
Views: 3039(1 vote) - Preventing Teacher Burnout - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Fran BozarthTeachers and others in the caring professions have to walk a fine line to build and maintain their resilience if they want to prevent burn out. In the education world, a popular figure subscribed to teacher burnout is one out of two teachers leave the profession within the first five years of ...
Views: 3027(1 vote) - ***How Professional Do You Sound If Your Voice Is Childlike? - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2012 from Nancy DanielsDo you find that others have difficulty taking you seriously because you sound like a 12 year-old or worse still, an 8-year-old? Yes, ladies, I am talking about answering the phone and the caller asks to speak to your mother! Some years ago, I worked with Janice who not only sounded like an ...
Views: 3026(1 vote) - Time Management - Bridge from Failure to Success - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Behnam BakhshandehBridge the gap from failure to success with scheduling. Time management! What a concept! I think everyone loves to have their hand and their control on the dials and control of their time. Don’t you? In this short article, I do my best to give you some access to the way you are relating to ...
Views: 3009(2 votes) - ***Is Your Diction a Stumbling Block to Your Success? - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2011 from Nancy DanielsWhy does everyone else seem to get the promotion and not you? Is it possible that your diction is getting in the way? Speaking clearly today is now more important than ever because business has become global – from the largest corporations to those who run their own business out of their ...
Views: 2996 - Tips to Prepare for the Written Test of Bank PO Exam - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Radhika SinhaIt is very important that candidates search for and makes tips of their own to be able to pass common written examination or IBPS PO exam 2012. Many candidates are under the impression that following other people tips helps towards them successfully passing bank po recruitment 2012 but studied ...
Views: 2994 - The Medical Transcriptionist Procedure for Flagging - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2007 from Connie LimonFlagging a medical report is necessary when a Medical Transcriptionist leaves a blank or has some other question about a report. It is important to learn and follow the department or employer’s policy for handling questionable dictation. Most employers insist that their Medical ...
Views: 2986 - Create a 30/60/90-Day Plan Now To Boost Your Job Search in the Future - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Peggy McKeeA 30/60/90-day sales plan is a written outline for exactly what you’ll do in the first 3 months on a new job. It’s the goals you’ve set for yourself as a new employee for the first 30 days, the first 60 days, and the first 90 days. A30/60/90-day sales plan is tremendously impressive to a ...
Views: 2982(1 vote) - 5 Careers to Improve Our Global Power Infrastructure - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2014 from Anica OaksAs the years pass, globalization is becoming more and more important to all levels of society. This is most prevalent in the business world, but can be seen in other sectors, as well. In order to help strengthen the global infrastructure, there are careers that can help benefit not only the ...
Views: 2968 - Successful People Make Their Own Luck - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2010 from Bud BilanichA while back I wrote about a book called The Luck Factor by Richard Wiseman who claims that you can learn to be lucky. In fact, Dr. Wiseman even lists five steps for learning to be lucky. First, don't assume there is nothing you can do about any situation. Make the decision to take control. ...
Views: 2965(1 vote) - Layoff Survivor: Outwit, Outplay, Outsmart - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Chris MakellI’m sure the tagline reminds you of the television show “Survivor” and in today’s workplace, those who are left after the rounds of layoffs may certainly feel like they are playing the game and handling the daily challenges to win the immunity idol. Now I have not watched the show since the very ...
Views: 2961 - ***Is Your Fear of Public Speaking Hindering Your Advancement? - by Submitted on May 12, 2014 from Nancy DanielsI am amazed at the number of people who confide in me that their fear of speaking at a lectern or even at the head of a boardroom table is jeopardizing their career advancement. This is so unfortunate because their fear is control of them instead of the other way around. Everyone is nervous ...
Views: 2958 - ***Does Your Posture Speak Confidence Or the Lack of It? - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from Nancy DanielsI had an interesting experience recently when I had new photos taken. One of the shots showed my shoulders drawn in – not back and straight. Whether I had liked the smile on my face or not was irrelevant, because the position of my shoulders did not speak of confidence which is something I ...
Views: 2957 - Helping Your Team Reach Their Full Potential - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Carolyn AndersonI am a huge proponent for personal development. I am even reading my 2 year old the classic personal development book by Dr. Suess Oh, the Places You'll Go!. The other day he turned to me and said “Mom, Life’s a great balancing act”. I thought this was pretty philosophical coming from someone ...
Views: 2947(1 vote) - Improve your knowledge with latest technology on computer training courses - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Ritu VashistThere are several types of computer training available to those seeking to learn about computers today. Generally, the term computer training comprises everything related to the computer as a whole. This training consists of lessons on different parts of the computer, their functions and needs, ...
Views: 2942 - Closing the Job Interview - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2004 from Carole Martin“When do I start?” That’s about as aggressive as you can get at the close of the interview. It may knock the interviewer for a loop, and might appear to be overly aggressive, but some people think of it as “closing the sale.” And, for some people it has worked. For others this approach may not ...
Views: 2937 - 6 Ways to Free Yourself from your Job Trap - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2014 from Dr Ana Garciaa) What is your game? Are you clear on where you are going or are you distorting the reality (self-delusion at some level) in order to avoid taking your rightful place of power and responsibility? b) Are you reading life “between the lines”? Are you holding on to the illusion of what is ...
Views: 2935 - Green Civil Engineering: Building Tomorrow's Future - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2014 from Anica OaksOpportunities in the broad spectrum of engineering fields are always in great demand; however, recent developments in everything "green" has brought such demands to a new level not known before. The overview below covers just some of the new and upcoming engineering paths opened to those who ...
Views: 2933 - 7 Tips for Writing a Top Notch Cover Letter - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryThere's no doubt that cover letters are absolutely necessary for job success. However, how can you make sure your letter stands out from the crowd? How can you urge a person to employ you merely by submitting one single letter of introduction? Do not underestimate the power of a great cover ...
Views: 2922(3 votes) - Key Points to Pass SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Radhika SinhaStaff Selection Commission (SSC) is one of the most efficient recruitment commissions set up by the Government of India. It has conducted numerous recruitments all over India, for various government jobs. The major function of SSC is to conduct recruitments for non-technical and non-gazetted ...
Views: 2922 - ***Always Assume Positive Intent - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2011 from Regina BarrI am currently working on a re-branding initiative with an organization. Because we are working with very short timelines with a large amount of work to be completed, a steering committee with decision making authority was put into place to shepherd the process. This group is responsible for ...
Views: 2913(1 vote) - Entrepreneur education provide skills and knowledge - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2012 from Entrepreneur EducationEntrepreneurs are individual who organizes, operates and assumes the risk for a business venture. An Entrepreneur Education takes a creative idea and transforms it into a commercially viable business. It involves creative thinking and innovation to design products or provide services. All ...
Views: 2912 - Design Your Ideal Life - by One of the biggest mistakes people make is trying to design their lives around their careers. It really works much better the other way around: Start by designing your ideal life, and then figure out what sort of work will support it.
Here's how to get started...
Imagine what a day in your ...
Views: 2910 - Find a Job Over the Internet - by Internet is an excellent job search tool. There are many career web sites in cyberspace that enable you to check for available positions at any time and apply for selected jobs simply by e-mailing your resume. This article will discuss how to find a job over the internet.
I. Identify ...
Views: 2897 - What is Wealth Creations Network? - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2010 from Janet WhalenWhat is Wealth Creations Network? Can You Imagine....something FREE in this day and age! Wealth Creations Network is a wealth building club. Members work together to recruit new members and help each other to Make Money Online. Club CEO and Founder Selina Brantley and her Marketing Adviser ...
Views: 2886 - ***Is Your Handshake Sending the Right Message? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2011 from Nancy DanielsAh, the handshake. The handshake that is the 2nd or 3rd thing in which others will judge you. First in line is your visual image. What follows is often a handshake, your name, or both, as you introduce yourself. Have you ever considered the importance of your handshake and the image it ...
Views: 2872(2 votes) - Is Glossophobia Hurting Your Bottom Line? - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Steve SisgoldAre you a Glossophobic? If you don’t know what that means, ask yourself if you would prefer to walk on hot coals instead of speak to a group? Many surveys have revealed that above the fear of death and disease is the fear of standing in front of a crowd. Millions of people are terrified of the ...
Views: 2872(1 vote) - Career Objective of Resume for Fresher - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2012 from Radhika SinhaIt is vital that a fresher be able to develop an attractive Resume for freshers with the help of career counselors who could provide the required career guidance to help candidates secure jobs. Many candidates will only have the educational qualification and no experience to support their ...
Views: 2864 - How can social networking influence your future job? - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2012 from Robin TylorIn our days, social media is being used more and more by all kinds of companies who want to recruit new blood for themselves: startups, small businesses and large corporations. Reppler, an online social media monitoring service has analyzed how more than 300 job recruiters screen their ...
Views: 2861 - Importance of practical learning and exposure in management education - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2011 from Manoj VyasToday is the time of competition and to beat this competition, one need to get into business management programs. To cater to this need, business schools in India are moving in the right direction and providing students with both theoretical as well as practical exposure. This article will focus ...
Views: 2857 - Identifying Opportunity - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Darrell Morris“Success always comes when preparation meets opportunity” ~Henry Hartman Change happens. It’s a given, particularly in business. If its not your market, it’s your customers’ needs and preferences, or the technology and equipment you use, or your sales channels, or the way you deliver ...
Views: 2850(1 vote) - 7 great tips for rocking the interview and getting the right job (for the interviewee) - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Kim Seeling SmithInterviewing is one of the most stressful activities imaginable for most people. One of my clients actually moved to mainland China because she hates interviewing so much that she has a habit of taking the first job offered to her. She became a client after realising how much she hated living ...
Views: 2838 - The Paralegal Profession can be Career Choice or Career Change - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Bob HartzellParalegals have become fixtures in law offices across this country for two reasons. The profession evolved, to a degree, from the increasing responsibilities that legal secretaries took on, to the point where it made sense for non-lawyers working in law offices to have some training in specific ...
Views: 2836(2 votes) - Aviation field jobs in the future - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2012 from Atul SharmaAviation Jobs contribute to a considerable section of the global economy. There are many types of jobs in aviation industry including pilot, aircraft mechanic jobs, air traffic controllers, Aircraft engineers and many other aviation related careers. Every year the civil aviation industry ...
Views: 2833 - How to Get Promoted at Work - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Paul SloaneIf you work in a large organization and are ambitious for career progression then here are a number of things that you can do to assist your journey. 1. Do your job well. I know that this is stating the obvious but it is the starting point. For promotion it is a necessary but not a ...
Views: 2833 - ***How Confident Do You Sound in the Interview? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2012 from Nancy DanielsMany years ago when I was fresh out of graduate school, I applied for my first 'real' job in New York City at G. Schirmer, the largest publisher of classical sheet music in the States. What I didn't know then was that my speaking voice was my greatest asset in attaining employment with that ...
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