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Recipe for Success in the Free Agent Economy - by Howard Sambol- Talk is Cheap - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Paula GregorowiczHave you ever caught yourself saying the same thing over and over? Things like: I’d like to change careers or start a business... BUT... * I don’t know what I should do; I only know its not this... * I’m afraid I won’t be able to make enough money and do something I love. * I’m ...
Views: 1096(2 votes) - What’s Your Version of a Kick-Ass Life? - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Leslie AyresEverything I do that is about job-search coaching is really about something much bigger… your life. And my goal is to inspire you to have the most kick-ass life possible. Of course, what that looks like for you is going to be entirely different than it is for me. But it occurred to me that it ...
Views: 700 - Why Your Resume Didn’t Make The Cut - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Leslie AyresI live a life of rejection. As an executive recruiter, I see dozens of resumes every week, sometimes even hundreds. And most of them, all but a handful, end up in the virtual trash can. I am constantly rejecting people — or perhaps more accurately, digital representations of documents that ...
Views: 935(1 vote) - A Self-Confessed Resume Freak’s Thoughts about Bad Resumes from Good People - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Leslie AyresI admit that I’m a resume freak. Resumes are one of my passions. I think that a great resume is one of the biggest and best weapons in your job search. And I’ve seen a lot of them. A whole lot of them. As an executive recruiter, I’d say that I read about a hundred resumes in the average week. ...
Views: 949 - Making An Over 50 Career Change? Top 5 Career Change After 50 Tips - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Suzanne GloverPursuing an over 50 career change has its ups and downs as you go through the process which is why so many people seek career change help. There are a couple of things to consider when embarking on this endeavor that can help you keep your perspective and your sanity intact. One direction you ...
Views: 1422(1 vote) - The Wide Network Of UK Recruitment Helps - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Frank JitWe know how difficult it is to find a job that offers a substantial salary as well as job satisfaction. People often struggle when they are searching for their first job or looking for a switch over from their previous firm. UK Recruitment agencies have made giant strides on this aspect. The ...
Views: 740(1 vote) - The Best Resume Tip for Medical Sales Jobs - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Peggy McKeeWhat’s the best way to show recruiters and hiring managers why they should consider you for a position? It has nothing to do with the interview…go back a step. It’s your resume. But many sales reps fail to understand exactly what recruiters and hiring managers are looking for when they scan ...
Views: 1852(1 vote) - Turnkey Business Packages Offer Many Advantages - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Cindy HartmanDownsizing, companies closing their doors, early retirement options and just wanting to leave the corporate world are reasons people choose to start their own business. In today’s economy, this is becoming an even more frequent choice. When weighing the options of business ownership, many ...
Views: 1822 - Need Inspiration and Motivation? Read These Stories of Success - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Lori Anne ChanceI’ve seen it time and time again – women who lose their inspiration, their passion for life. Instead of focusing on goals that will help them feel fulfilled, they are mired in the demands of everyday life. In addition, they often fear the thought of trying to achieve something new, special, ...
Views: 3222(4 votes) - Stress Relieving Games for Girls - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Ronnie AvelinoSometimes when we feel so tired, we had to look for other means of enjoying our self. We tend to make something that we can enjoy. We want forget any problem that makes our mind stress at the whole day working in the office or even in our daily routine at homes. Playing is one of the self ...
Views: 2045(1 vote) - Customer Service Call Center- Free Helpful Guideline For Call Center - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from pawan tiwariMost of the call center commercial sub-structure demands continuous optimization to allow the company to maintain up with pioneering customer services specs. A call center systems analyzer research technologies that will include value to the process of the center. Corporations search for ...
Views: 906 - How Hypnosis Can Transform Your Career - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Are you not happy or fully satisfied with your career? Are you not getting where you want to go? Are you not achieving your dreams and reaching your personal career goals? Before you start thinking that the problem is with your abilities ...
Views: 525 - History dissertation writing was never this much easier - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Rose TylerIntroduction of history dissertations: History dissertation is a lengthy, subterranean and original student coursework grounded on research, which is focused on elementary sources. And as you can understand the main highlight is put on to the research, which considers being original and ...
Views: 1139 - Considering Changing Careers? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Gwyneth Anne FreedmanHave you been wrestling with the idea of changing careers, but aren’t sure what you’d like to do? Maybe you have some ideas or maybe you don’t. This month consider taking some steps to learn more about different fields. Step 1: If you’re not sure about what you’d like your next career to ...
Views: 1321(2 votes) - Starting a Business From Home: How to Start a Home Business and Keep It Positive and Prosperous! - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Suzanne GloverStarting a business from home is easy when you learn to use the secret that successful business people have mastered throughout the years. Using the Law of Attraction in your home business catapults your success in many ways. SUCCESSFUL VISUALIZATION: When starting a business from home, one ...
Views: 1201(2 votes) - Transformational Income: Seeking Employment - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Sara DillingerNapoleon Hill, in his classic Think and Grow Rich, delineates the attributes of a leader and those factors that cause failure in leadership. These sections, and his advice on developing a “Master Mind” group are moving us toward the goal of selling ourselves. For many of us, that means applying ...
Views: 695 - Barbers, Bloodletting, and Surgeons Pave the Path for Today’s Cosmetologists - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2013 from Julie SerutoWhat do hair stylists and surgeons have in common? During the Middle Ages, barbers performed surgery along with hair cutting and shaving. The reason for the red and white pole that is often displayed outside of a barber shop is that the red signifies the color of blood indicating that the person ...
Views: 1402 - Cheapest College Textbooks - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from wes houckSearching for the cheapest college textbooks is now easier using StudentBookTrades to buy, sell, and swap text books. College bookstores do not offer students a price break and only buy back textbooks if they can make a profit off of it. Selling books online is the only way to sell your books ...
Views: 637 - How to Proceed With Your Literature Review Effectively? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Rose TylerWriting literature review is a tricky assignment since you have to review your thesis or dissertation in literature review thoroughly to ensure its perfection. In literature reviews, you should analyze your thesis papers carefully to figure out their strengths and weaknesses. The primary purpose ...
Views: 971 - How to Proceed With Your Literature Review Effectively? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Rose TylerWriting literature review is a tricky assignment since you have to review your thesis or dissertation in literature review thoroughly to ensure its perfection. In literature reviews, you should analyze your thesis papers carefully to figure out their strengths and weaknesses. The primary purpose ...
Views: 1330 - Even Newbies Can Earn Online And Prosper! - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Vision BoardsHow to earn online if you are new to the world of internet marketing can be a real test of courage and patience - to say the least! It's like this; If online marketing really is such a breeze as the more experienced marketers make out then the question has to be why do so many newbies fail ...
Views: 1104 - The Tao of Shawshank: 12 Rules for Escaping the Rat Race - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Walt GoodridgeTao is a Chinese word which, loosely translated, means "way." The letter "t" is an approximation of a Chinese sound that does not have an exact English equivalent. The most accurate rendition would be a combination "t" & "d" sound, as in "Tdhow." Many pronounce it "Dow", as in "Dow Jones" (ie., ...
Views: 2238(2 votes) - Uncover Your True Career - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from William WuUncover Your True Calling. The most important first step towards determining a career path is to identify your personal skills and qualifications. A career advisor can help you to find your distinctive skill sets, at the same time as perform an evaluation of your personal strengths and ...
Views: 1338(1 vote) - An Argument for the 9 to 5 Lifestyle - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Young KimI think the “start-your-own-business” peddlers need to stop belittling the 9 to 5 lifestyle. Stop assuming that people aren’t living the life they were meant to have. Surely you guys can peddle your goods without making people feel like crap, right? Telling everyone they “must have their own ...
Views: 1252(6 votes) - Qualities of a Successful Accountant - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Sierra MillerSo you want to be an accountant? Successful accountants don’t only have the educational background to make it big but most also have a few qualities that should make him stand out from the rest. If you want to be a successful accountant, then make sure that you have the following abilities: ...
Views: 1836 - Be Instinctive - Listen To The Lessons Life Wants To Teach You - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Linn B HaltonI was looking at someone’s bio the other day (a 19 year old), which poignantly stated that she thought she was destined for big things, but was just too lazy. It made me think back to when I was 19 years old - married, a mortgage, two miscarriages behind me and about to be pregnant again with ...
Views: 1281 - How to Write a Literature Review in 4 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Rose TylerLiterature review is an in depth analysis of the previous research accredited by scholars and researchers which is usually the part of an introduction to an essay, report or thesis.When conducting literature review ,you are required to do a review on the work established by the scholars while ...
Views: 5659(1 vote) - How to Prepare for an Insurance Job Interview - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Barbara McDonaghDo you have an upcoming interview for an insurance job? If so, then it's crucial that you've taken every possible step in order to answer each question as effectively as possible. Be prepared. Here are some helpful tips for giving the right answers during your job interview: 1. Be ...
Views: 2872(1 vote) - Five Steps to Job Fair Success - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Maria HebdaWhile you will need a strong resume for any job fair, don't forget - attending a job fair is not just about submitting your resume. It's about socializing and networking with the representatives of the companies and showing off your communication skills. In order to do those things ...
Views: 855 - Is Management Right For You? - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2011 from Beth MollenkampYou have paid your dues as a technician. You are considered to be among the best in your field. So what’s next - a management position? That is generally the path that most of us take. We are good at what we do, so we are promoted. Companies expect that if you are good as a technician you will ...
Views: 1268 - Career Networking for Shy People - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Michael TrustAll of us have to network for most things in life. It’s how most business gets done. Many of us are very shy, introverted people who have a fear of networking – in person, by email, by phone, or in groups. In any job or other role that you’ve had, you’ve networked. You may not know it, ...
Views: 1066(1 vote) - Kicking Off the New Year - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Kathleen BlakeOf all the New Year’s Eve celebrations around the globe, my favorite tradition takes place in Tokyo Japan. As midnight approaches, thousands of revelers gather in the courtyard of Zojoji Temple, a structure built over 600 years ago. The more modern Tokyo Tower looms over the temple’s intricate ...
Views: 1123(1 vote) - ***Oprah Becomes a Business Owner! - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Bill DueeaseOprah Winfrey recently changed her mode of business. She quit her show, where she had been operating as a partial entrepreneur and became a business owner when she created a new business by starting a TV Network. She no longer HAS to work each day by appearing on her show. She WAS her show. ...
Views: 1657(1 vote) - Become a Hairdresser – Earn Money While Expressing Your Creative Side - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Dan MorganIf you are looking for an exciting career that gives you a chance to express your creative side as well as providing an opportunity to meet new people then you should look no further than hairdressing. As a hairdresser you will get the chance to offer your clients a wide range of services from ...
Views: 1204 - What skills do you need to become a stockbroker? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Dan MorganIf you would like to become a stockbroker there are several key skills that you will need to be a success. Stockbroking is a very competitive industry and only those who are at the top of their game will reach the pinnacles of the profession and earn the vast remuneration that is on offer. So, ...
Views: 4847 - Become an Accountant – Enjoy a Rewarding Career - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Dan MorganAccountants are always in high demand. This is especially true now with tax systems becoming ever more complex. The complexity of the tax system deters individuals and small businesses from doing their own annual accounts. Many fear that they will file their records incorrectly and will be ...
Views: 1232 - What it Takes to Become a Driving Instructor - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Dan MorganYou may have seen the television adverts for driving instructor training and thought that it sounds like a good idea. But you may have been put off from finding out more about the opportunity because you are unsure what skills you require to become a driving instructor. Well in this article we ...
Views: 902 - How to Find Insurance Jobs Online - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Barbara McDonaghHow to Find Insurance Jobs Online When looking for insurance jobs, you have several opportunities available. The good news is that there are a wide variety of insurance jobs in different fields. You can work in the healthcare field, the automobile field or the real estate field. According to ...
Views: 818 - What are the Steps in STLC? - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2019 from Shriv commediaWith the advancement of IT, many customized computer software and web software applications are developed and are introduced in the market. It should be noticed that all the software developed does not meet the set quality standards and parameters. For this software testing method is developed ...
Views: 2000 - Chuck Goetschel’s Personal Passion Formula of Self Discovery - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Leigh DesormoThe Personal Passion Formula by Chuck Goetschel teaches you the secrets of becoming wealthy doing what you love! This is getting a lot of attention because it doesn't try to fit you into somebody else's money making system, but it teaches you how to create your own! This is indeed a ...
Views: 1919 - Graduate Recruitment – Are you Struggling to Fill that Perfect Graduate Job Role in your Company - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from David KhanMany companies are still exploiting graduates with unpaid work in order to find the ideal candidate and as a result there is fierce competition for graduate jobs. Many top companies are refusing to look at candidates externally with many opting for those that have already worked there as ...
Views: 1010 - Phone Interview Tips and Tricks - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Ricky MapplethorpeNow that so many facets of work are completed electronically, as opposed to face to face, it’s not unusual for an employer to conduct and interview by phone. Usually, just the initial interview will take place this way, with a second interview done in person if the applicant seems qualified for ...
Views: 733 - Home Based Businesses Do Work - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Kimberly KabelThere are so many people out there who have finally had enough of their nine to five job and quit. There are some people who want to stop working for someone else but they are afraid to make that leap into the golden business opportunity that they have been presented with. So many people are ...
Views: 724 - Are You Emotionally Ready to Sign a Record Deal? - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Kalen SmithIf you are like most artists, then you would like to sign a record deal. This is a great dream, but you need to know when you are ready for it. If you are about to sign a deal you aren’t ready for, you are going to end up hurting yourself, your agent, the record company and everyone else you ...
Views: 1040 - How to make money as a freelancer - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from charles jonesNow-a-days anybody can work from the comfort of their homes and earn serious money by freelancing. There are plenty of freelancing websites where you can register as a freelancer and find freelancing jobs easily. Given the lucrative deals that are secured through these sites, the number of ...
Views: 486 - Top Tips for returning to work after maternity leave - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Emma WhitneyReturning to work after having a baby is a time of mixed emotions, whether you are going back after a few months, a year, or longer. Guilt plays a big factor for many mums, but you need to put it in perspective and remember that happy mums mean happy babies. Going back to work has many ...
Views: 1030 - 5 steps to minimize your dissertation proposal from being rejected - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Rose TylerMost students find that their dissertation proposal research gets bounced back time and again as the committee will always see an underlying fault in the proposal. The committee determines if a project is worth taking up by the student and the committee in terms of time and effort and the worth ...
Views: 3730 - Career Change and Your Resume - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Michael TrustOver the last several years, we have seen a dramatic shift in the concept of a “career” as more and more people have been downsized, right sized, outsourced, and the like. A career isn’t just vertical anymore; it’s how horizontal and in many cases, very much a zigzag. What do you do if ...
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