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Recipe for Success in the Free Agent Economy - by Howard Sambol- 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: 3769 - 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 ...
Views: 1010 - Confessions on Being a Writer - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Manuel BerongaI started out my professional life as something else other than a Writer. I was actually a Chemical Engineer for more than enough years to qualify for a pension, and I may probably rightfully boast of having been a good one, having risen from humble baseline positions to managerial posts, ...
Views: 1168 - ***Good Diction Could Be the Deciding Factor in Who Gets the Job - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2011 from Nancy DanielsToday, good diction is on the decline. We are a nation of people who mumble, speak too quickly, or are generally too lazy to make the effort to speak clearly. In addition, we are the world’s largest melting pot with millions of people whose accent may be difficult to understand. If you ...
Views: 4151(1 vote) - Tampa Dentist Fixes Your Dental Problems And Your Fears! - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Noam PowellOne of the qualities of a Tampa dentist is that he or she makes you feel comfortable. You don’t even feel as if you’re in a dental clinic talking to a dentist. It feels as if you’re sharing your dental problems with a friend who is an expert in fixing them. A good dentist in Tampa Florida ...
Views: 942 - After 40 is the best time to reassess your life and your work! - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Craig NathansonThe mid-life crisis occurs for a reason Up until about 40, we spend our lives building, collecting, acquiring. We do our best despite in some cases our upbringing, society pressures and our economic conditions. Around 40, however, life starts to take on new meaning. Usually this is a result ...
Views: 4290(1 vote) - Live your Passion and Profit from It! - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Leigh DesormoWhy is it we believe you can't make money doing what you love? Live with passion and love your life! Market it to the world and profit from it! You are not living the life you want to. Why not? If someone offered to pay all of your living expenses for the rest of your life, what type of ...
Views: 859(1 vote) - Become a Courier – Enjoy the Freedom of the Open Road - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Dan MorganFor those who are looking for a new challenge in life and like the sound of getting out of the office, becoming a courier is an ideal solution. The demand for couriers is greater than ever due to the fact that more and more money is being spent online each year. With the advance of modern ...
Views: 1743 - Become a Banker and Enjoy the Benefits of a Financially Rewarding Career - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Dan MorganChoosing a new career path can sometimes feel like a tough decision and those who consider entering the banking industry may have been put off due to the global economic slowdown and the sometimes not too favourable reputation bankers have acquired. However the banking sector is still thriving ...
Views: 960 - Become a Vet and Get Paid to Help Sick Animals - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Dan MorganVets, otherwise known as Veterinary Surgeons are physicians for animals, much like humans, animal have a wide range of ailments that need attending to. With the increase in the number of pet insurance policies taken out and also the amount people are prepared to spend on their cherished animals ...
Views: 1025 - Asiabizsetup Encourages Entrepreneurs Form a Singapore Company - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from rikvin offshoreSingapore provides the perfect environment for doing business. Its geographic location makes it a crossroad for east and west. The government implements policy conducive to business development while a majority of its undertakings gear towards making the city-state a global entrepreneurial ...
Views: 1163(5 votes) - Learn to Make More Money from Home By having Better Time Management Skills and Resources Management - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Jack TaggertySelf-employed freelancers can Make More Money From Home when they enlist the help of the right tools and have the knowledge to build their success. The best tools that need to be learned are Time Management Skills, because it is super easy to get distracted by friends and family when working ...
Views: 1117 - Top 5 Options for a Career Change After 50 - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Lilly GordonAccording to statistics, the average person will hold between 5 – 15 jobs in their lifetime with at least two major career changes. A career change after 50 is not a far-fetched idea and is becoming a normal occurrence in North America. With a new focus on career: life balance, lay-offs due to ...
Views: 980 - 6 Steps for Getting Un-Trapped by the Trappings of Modern Life - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Judy WidenerThe pace of change in today’s world can leave us all feeling a bit shell-shocked, insecure and fearful of losing what we’ve worked so hard to accumulate. If you’re feeling trapped by the trappings of modern life, forced to choose between spending precious time with the people you love or earning ...
Views: 4038(1 vote) - The New Year Plan: Are you READY? - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Gwendolyn WardThe New Year means different things to different people. For some, it inspires change for the better, for others it’s just another year, and the rest of us fall somewhere in between. For the inspired, great successes will ensue. For the pseudo-inspired, great intentions will ensue for about ...
Views: 1151 - What Is Your Working DNA? - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Karin VoloIt seems to me that everyone has a natural attraction to certain types of work, jobs, and careers. Even if people do change jobs regularly these days, it is possible to find a common thread through most job progressions if you look for it. What struck me is that perhaps we are all programmed ...
Views: 1044 - Our World Is Changing...Now - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Karin VoloBeing a headhunter in two continents, working with international companies, and learning to work with people of various cultures has given me a broad perspective of the business world. There are some trends I see happening now that are going to change the way we do business and the way that we ...
Views: 1106 - How to Make Self-Help Books Work for You. - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Douglas MyrickSELF-HELP represents a nearly $10 billion per year business, according to Marketdata Enterprises, with categories ranging from diet and exercise to self-esteem and assertiveness training. Are you a struggling sales professional looking for a career boost? There are hundreds of books just for ...
Views: 1564 - My coffee break experience - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from rikvin offshoreI really love drinking coffee, and probably coffee is part of my daily life routine. Coffee in the morning and coffee during office breaks. Though it’s usual for my officemates to go to Starbucks and have their coffee break there although I usually prefer to just stay behind our office and just ...
Views: 1478(1 vote) - Interviewing 2.0: Setting a New Dial of Discovery Can Fine Tune Your Rewards - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Judy WhiteAssessing the next career opportunity often brings a range of emotions for job seekers. There’s exhilaration and excitement about exploring new possibilities, learning new skills, solving issues and building new relationships, but there also may be anxiety over the changes that may transpire and ...
Views: 1059 - Already Looking for Your Next Job? Get Started Now. - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Michael TrustAre you unemployed, unhappily employed, or underemployed? If you are, this is the time to get your job search in gear. Below are some tips to help you get started: • How warm is your network? By this, I mean you may have 10,000 Linkedin connections, but in reality, how many people do you ...
Views: 800 - Resurrect Your Dreams - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from William CottringerResurrect Your Dreams By Bill Cottringer “Deep down, nobody is ever quite satisfied with the amount of their childhood dreams they have actually realized and we are all disappointed with the amount that slipped away.” ~The author. I consider myself having lived about half my early ...
Views: 2056(4 votes) - Jobs in Pune - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Meena ShahPune is one of the foremost industrial cities in India and has been contributing gradually to several small, medium sized industries and offering jobs to more than thousands of people every year. Pune has India's growing IT, manufacturing, engineering and automobile industries. At present, there ...
Views: 813 - Peter Fogel’s “10 Ways to Kick The Procrastination Butt Habit!” - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2011 from Peter FogelIf you are thinking of changing careers or reinventing yourself at your present job, (and you don’t think you’re up to the task), well here’s a survey you should know about. According to the University of Chicago study done on achieving goals — it was shown that those who relish challenge are ...
Views: 1465(2 votes) - Tips on How To Change Careers - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Naomi WestIf you're unemployed and are on the hunt for sources to help you locate employment or look into career research oppurtunities than you would like some helpful information. Whenever looking for employment, there will be a inclination to depend on staffing organizations or headhunters. Still, fact ...
Views: 479 - Grip the Tip Now Linguistic Dissertation Became Easier to Write - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2011 from Rose TylerHave your Professor assigned you to write a linguistics dissertation? You have researched in deep and gathered a bundle of information. Now, it is taking your precious time to decide whether your information is relevant enough to create a stylish Linguistics Dissertation. You should not be ...
Views: 1090 - The Writer's Magic Wand - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2010 from Manuel BerongaThe Writer's Magic Wand If anybody should ask, which profession comes closest to having the power of the Creator, almost every one would cite his own: The priest would say he preaches, so he has the spirit. The engineer would say he builds, so he likewise creates. The lawyer would say he ...
Views: 1302(1 vote) - Are You Ready For Self-Unemployment? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Andrew HorderSo, the big opportunity you’ve been waiting for is here – they’re talking about redundancies, nice big severance packages to give you some breathing space while you get your new consultancy business established. You’re great at what you do, an expert in your field, and you’re fed up with ...
Views: 983(1 vote) - 6 Initial Steps of Motivation Begins with You - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Meenakshi GaurBoth children and adults avoid depressed or stubborn people and gravitate to enthusiastic, growth-oriented individuals. These natural leaders share several characteristics. They know and like themselves, take control, demonstrate flexibility, accept responsibility, and live fully. Principals ...
Views: 723 - So, you were fired. Now what? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Alicia MarieSo, you were fired. Now what? How will you explain it when you interview? How do you respond to a job interview question about why you left your last job, when the answer is that you were fired? This question is dreaded by everyone who has ever been laid off. But it doesn’t have to be ...
Views: 1549 - Switch Careers – Learn How to Become a Driving Instructor - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Dan MorganConsidering the current economic climate and record levels of unemployment across the globe, many people are put off from changing careers believing that they should be thankful for having a job in the first place. Moreover people are particularly sceptical about changing form a position of ...
Views: 786 - Why is the Monolithic Dome "Green"? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Johnny DeliriousWe are often asked, “Why is the Monolithic Dome “Green?” As an answer to this question, we have outlined three of the most salient “green” points: Sustainability, energy efficiency, and use of green materials. The Monolithic Dome is a permanent structure that is easy to maintain, will save the ...
Views: 3452(1 vote) - Discover a Rewarding Job - Become a Teaching Assistant - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from Dan MorganIf you love working with children and take great joy from helping underachieving kids reach their goals then a career as a teaching assistant could be ideal for you. A teaching assistant (sometimes referred to as a Classroom assistant) is an individual that aids the main class teacher ...
Views: 839 - MBA Exam Tips: Important Suggestion Helpful for the Aspirants - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2013 from Maneesha WaliaMBA Entrance Examination is the best of the entrance examinations for the professional courses. Naturally, persons willing to compete in the race are to pass through arduous preparation. Most of them secure tutorials from some prestigious tutorial centers. Some suggestions about MBA exam tips ...
Views: 921 - How Does the Role of Job Board Help in Coordinating Hiring Between Candidates and Employers? - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from David KhanIf you have heard of job board services then there might be questions regarding the kind of service it is that would be doing rounds in your mind. The job board services are known to be a great help to fresh graduates and new job seekers. How do the job board services work? If there are job ...
Views: 744 - Benefits of Job Board Services for Prospective Employees and Employers - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from David KhanIf you are a fresh graduate and want to be a part of the team that is enthusiastic, knowledgeable and the best in their work and all of you working towards one goal on your dream job, then the job board services can help you a lot in this case. Likewise, if you are an employer who is looking for ...
Views: 976 - What Role Do Job Board Services Play In Helping Employers and Candidates? - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2011 from David KhanThere are many benefits of hiring the job board services. The job board provides a springboard to all job seekers and especially fresh graduates to apply for and get hired into the best available jobs and job roles that they have dreamt of. The employers usually raise the bar for eligibility for ...
Views: 864 - Career Change Advice - 5 Things To Consider Before Changing Careers - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Paul SarwanawadyaSo you are considering a career change and you want career change advice. Good for you. It is important that you gain satisfaction and fulfillment from your job or career. However, some people in your life may not see it that way. You may hear that you shouldn't be changing careers "at ...
Views: 935 - Nursing Career - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from alina kapurNurse takes care of the patients and performs duties such as providing advice, support, administering medicines and keeping the record of the patients. There are many different categories of nurses who undertake different responsibilities such as registered nurse (RN), Community nurse, home ...
Views: 592 - Part Time Jobs: Alternative Source of Income - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2013 from Michael SmithThere are millions of unemployed and underemployed among the British population. It is a fact that most of them are equipped with certain quality and skill with which they can do something and earn. Despite this, rate of unemployment in United Kingdom has been in the rise for many years. On the ...
Views: 710 - Multiple Options for the RN to MSN Degree - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Bob HartzellNursing schools across the country have gone to some lengths to make advanced practice nursing an option for just about any RN who has successfully completed the licensing exam and is currently working. It is no longer necessary to have a bachelor’s degree in order to apply for most masters ...
Views: 966 - Mid-Career Changers Face Similar Perils as a Flying Trapeze Artist - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Kathleen BlakeWhether you are changing careers or simply changing jobs, both situations can be likened to being a flying trapeze artist. How so? You may ask. They involve risk, reflection, trust, and most certainly thrill. The Platform. However it is that you have climbed the ladder thus far, you’ve ...
Views: 1412 - Just One Of The Millions - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Kathleen Blake“What are you making that mean about you?” I asked “That I’m not good enough. That I’m not valuable”. She continued, “I’m embarrassed to be in this position. When I go to interviews, how can I explain why I’ve been out of work for so long? Maybe they’re right; maybe I’m not good ...
Views: 1003 - Is Your Ego Controlling Your Life? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Kathleen BlakeWhen we close our eyes and take a deep breath, there is awareness in the calm. It is here within the stillness, that we derive a sense of self. Only when we pause to reflect, do we question who we are and where our lives are headed. This soul searching causes a break from the monotony of our set ...
Views: 2529 - The situation of Abroad Students Do Part-time Job in Foreign Countries - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Ann YangFor most students, the work is an integral part of college. In addition to cost of subsidies on the cost of living and lack of learning, it is a into the community, experience local life, a learning opportunity. However, for students to work in various countries have different policies and ...
Views: 1993 - Career Management: What do You Want to Be When You Grow Up? - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Dorothy Tannahill-MoranOh, I guess you did grow up. But is this the grown up you wanted to be when you were a kid? Are you happy with how your career turned out? Most of us aren’t. In fact, huge numbers of us aren’t happy at all with our careers. Despite our unhappiness with our work situation, the biggest reason ...
Views: 2287(2 votes) - Five ways to find your heart's desire at work - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Mark EyreThe desire to be productive is a universal human need. We are programmed with the need to leave our mark on the world, and 'work' is a big part of that. We endeavour to do things and achieve things, whether or not we're actually paid to do so. However, there's an assumption about work that ...
Views: 1667 - Employment Conditions of Civil Servants in Some Countries - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Ann YangI happened to see on the news the competitive civil service examination this year is very intense, with a ratio of around one in a million admissions to describe not an exaggeration. We all know, the overwhelming pressure of employment cases, civil servants than the former seems to amount of ...
Views: 722 - How to Buy a Hard Drive - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from hardwarezone yuHow to Buy a Hard Drive Introduction Your PC's internal hard drive is a real workhorse--the most critical component of your system after the CPU and memory. The hard drive is the hub where your operating system, programs, and data are permanently stored and accessed. If you edit ...
Views: 2420 - How to Inadvertently Sabotage Your Job Search - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Jessica SimkoSeveral decades ago, clear employment laws were put in place in the U.S. to ensure that employers would make hiring decisions based only upon information that directly related to the requirements of the job. But despite these laws, many excellent job seekers sometimes still get passed over based ...
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