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Recipe for Success in the Free Agent Economy - by Howard Sambol- What do you want from your work? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Craig NathansonIt’s not that complex In the last ten years of working with mid-life adults on finding the right work which aligns interests and abilities, I have come to the conclusion that the criteria for the RIGHT work is very similar. Make a living and make it interesting People need to provide an ...
Views: 1201 - Here is All You Need To Select An Engineering Dissertation Topic - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Rose TylerIf you are tired and exhausted chasing good engineering dissertation topics then this is the place where you have to stop your marathon, because we have got all the information you need for your engineering dissertation topics. In the following article we will thoroughly discuss about ...
Views: 1695 - Career Messaging: Are you missing them? - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Gwendolyn WardI was volunteering in a job mentoring program and reviewing a participant’s job history which included several short-term jobs. When I asked him why he left each position he replied “It was the people.” After hearing him repeat this four consecutive times, my polite-self left and I said “You’re ...
Views: 1024 - HOW TO GET FROM "HERE" TO "THERE" - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from C A Crawford, JrI sincerely believe that we would have world peace and that this earth would be a virtual "Garden of Eden" if every person on the planet were getting paid to do what they really love to do instead of "working" for a living. I believe that beneath the many exterior displays of anger, ...
Views: 1329 - Resume Essentials Part 2 - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2010 from Jane CranstonHere is the second part of “Resume Essentials.” In this section, we’ll discuss some of the nuances of a resume and how it can attract the right people to you and your work history. Brand Names: Everyone likes the familiar, so if you’ve worked with an organization that has high recognition, ...
Views: 1372 - Resume Essentials Part 1 - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2010 from Jane CranstonWe will discuss, exclusively, chronological resumes. They are the most common, generally preferred by HR pros, and if you know how to create them, the easiest to write. They’re not well-suited to career changers, people with gaps in work, and possibly recent grads. We all need to remember a ...
Views: 1478 - Is Business Coaching the Right Career for You? - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from Lilly GordonIn North America’s ever-changing economy, we are seeing an alarming trend that hasn’t happened for decades: Mid and Senior-level professionals wondering “What now?” So many have been left out in the cold due to restructuring, downsizing and bankruptcy; and in this fast paced life, so many are ...
Views: 853(2 votes) - Avoiding Mistakes with Your 401k When Changing Jobs - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Bill Griffith Jr CFPWhat should you do with your old 401k retirement plan if you change jobs? Uncertainty and inaccurate advice can cause anxiety and catastrophic financial consequences. As you may know, a 401k or other defined contribution plan is an excellent retirement savings vehicle. You can accumulate a ...
Views: 1917(7 votes) - Resume Tips from the Experts: Proper Resume Content and Format - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Peggy McKeeNothing is as much of a foundational piece of your job search as your resume. If you think of the job search as a sales process (and you should), then your resume is your marketing document. What does your resume say about you? Does it grab the attention of the reader like it should? Does it ...
Views: 2016 - How Life At Work Book Led Me to Career Success - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Andre MilteerLife At Work isn't a how-to bible...nor is it a recipe for a magic blue pill to make our work life fulfilling. Rather, the book provides insight. Reminiscent of its title, Life At Work, the book reflects upon our association and relationship with our jobs, careers, and work. All in all, we ...
Views: 1587 - How To Quit Your Job And Start A Career - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Kimberly AardalStarting a career and knowing how to quit your job is a big step and one that most people will never take because they are afraid of losing security. There is nothing wrong with that but for some of us, nothing ventured, nothing gained. Now, if you’re happy with your job and your career is doing ...
Views: 783 - Increase the quality of your life, changing your career - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Marina JanakievskaTo hold on to your career is a fine thing but only if this job gives you happiness and definitely answers to your wishes. If you don’t feel pleased having that sort of career, the key is easy as pie, make a different career. At the beginning it can seem complex, you might be left out of money, ...
Views: 693 - Change your life, changing your job - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Marina JanakievskaTo retain your working place is a nice thing but only if this job gives you joy and really answers to your requirements. If you don’t feel content having that type of job, the answer is easy, find new job. Firstly it could seem complicated, you could be left out of money, but think again, you ...
Views: 689 - Internal vs. External Recruiters - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Peggy McKeeWhat is the difference between an internal recruiter and an external recruiter? An internal recruiter works directly for the company they are recruiting for. An internal recruiter for Frito-Lay, for example, works to fill a variety of positions within the Frito-Lay organization, and receives ...
Views: 2325(1 vote) - I Failed the Personality Test – How Can I Recover? - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Peggy McKeeHiring managers often use personality tests such as DISC, Caliper, or Gallup to see if a potential employee “fits” in the organization. They may even have a benchmark of what a top performing employee looks like in order to compare and evaluate you. But what if you fail the test? If you ...
Views: 2010 - Sales Interviews Are Different – Why? - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Peggy McKeeThe job interview is always, at its core, a sales process, because your ultimate goal is to get the manager (the buyer) to hire and pay you for doing a particular job (buy your product, which is your skills as an employee). Even though that’s true, sales interviews are not like regular job ...
Views: 1632 - Preceptorships: How Do I Get One? - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Peggy McKeePreceptorships, also known as job shadowing, are a great solution for people who want to transition into a new industry or career (and for new graduates, too). They are fantastically enriching experiences that make you a stronger candidate in the job search, plus they give you a legitimate way ...
Views: 1738 - Job Interview Tip: How to Present a 30/60/90-Day Plan - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Peggy McKeeI’ve been a recruiter and career coach for over 10 years now, and I have always recommended that my candidates use a 30/60/90-day plan in their job interviews, because I used it when I was an employee in the job search. I saw phenomenal results from using it, and my candidates do, too. Why? ...
Views: 4631 - Personality Assessment Test: How Do You Pass It To Get Hired? - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Peggy McKeeCompanies sometimes use personality tests as another way to evaluate a potential employee. They know that certain personality types do well in certain positions within the organization, and they want to make sure they’re making a good choice. Typical personality assessments include DISC, ...
Views: 4137 - Resume Tip For Those With 20 Years of Experience - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Peggy McKeeIf you research “resume writing tips” online, chances are great that you will discover that your resume should be 1-2 pages. But what if you’ve been working for 20 years or so and in order for you to get all the relevant experience included, it takes you 3-4 pages? Sorry, you’re going to ...
Views: 1736 - How To Transition From Pharma To Medical Device Sales - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Peggy McKeeThe job market for pharmaceutical sales reps has gotten more and more precarious during the last few years. We regularly see headlines about big pharmaceutical companies cutting jobs, and the general consensus seems to be that there are more to come. The result is that thousands of pharma ...
Views: 2463(1 vote) - Myths of Landing a Medical Sales Job - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Peggy McKeeMedical sales jobs (and especially medical device sales jobs) are notorious for being difficult to get into, and most people assume that it’s impossible for candidates who are right out of college. While it’s true that competition for these jobs is fierce, it’s a myth that you can’t land a ...
Views: 1914(1 vote) - 3 ways to love your job - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Erwan DavonLet’s face it, most people don’t love their jobs. Enjoying your work is critical to being happy because, like most people, you probably spend half or even most of your day working. You may wonder what you can do about it. You may feel resigned about it. And...you may love your job and simply ...
Views: 1280 - Tips for Starting your Home-Based Service Business - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Denise GriffittsThe current trend is towards more home-based businesses. They require lower overhead and startup money making them easier for entrepreneurs with limited funds. If you are thinking about starting a home-based service business, here are a few tips for getting started on the right foot. What is ...
Views: 1154(3 votes) - Surviving Unemployment: What to Do When You Don't Have a Job - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Darrel GiannSurviving unemployment is an unfortunate storm that many people are currently weathering in this down economy. Worse still, obtaining a job of any kind is far more competitive than in the past. Being unemployed, however, should not stop you from conquering your dreams and getting on with your ...
Views: 934 - Bank Robbers - Are They Passionate About Their Work? - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Leslie AttwoollRecently while visiting my local bank, a surreal experience occurred. There was a bank robbery! What??? Yes, I was in a bank robbery. Just to be clear, I was attempting to make a deposit and get a document notarized. This experience was just like what we see on television, until the guy ...
Views: 2337 - How to Make a Back to School Vision Board - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2010 from JOYCE SCHWARZYOU CAN GO BACK TO SCHOOL AT ANY AGE...and now with President Obama's encourgement lots of moms are looking at finally getting their degrees. PLUS BABY boomers are looking at school and continuing education as a way to increase their options in the job market. For most families with children ...
Views: 3844(1 vote) - A Recruiter’s Viewpoint of our Educational System - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2010 from Michael HayesAs a staffing company owner over the past seven years, I have had a unique vantage point to learn about the problems people face in the ‘New” workforce. I use the word ‘New’ because many businesses have learned to do the same amount of work with far less employees because of the weak economy. ...
Views: 911(1 vote) - 30 Second Resume - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2010 from Michael TrustRemember the adage about having an “elevator speech” or an “elevator pitch”? Same concept here. In today’s highly interwoven social networks, it’s very possible that you will run into people with whom you may want to share your job search plans. Given that your interaction is likely to take ...
Views: 892 - Money vs. Title and Authority - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2010 from Than NguyenOver the years, The InSource Group has helped clients staff technical positions ranging from individual contributor to SVP and CIO. One of the more interesting (and typically complicated) questions asked is: “How do I weigh the importance between job title, responsibility and authority, and ...
Views: 1471 - Job Hunting - The Future of Recruitment as I see it. - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2010 from Helen RobertsDuring the last few years we have experienced the biggest recession since the depression. We have record numbers of unemployed in the US, UK and Ireland. Redundancies or job lay offs have slowed down however people that have lost their jobs are in trouble, as competition for jobs is at its ...
Views: 1309 - Build your job search and workplace on imagination - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Jeri Hird DutcherStart with imagination, says Italian Peruvian author and consultant Piero Morosini. Make it the focus of your work. Not money, not power, not stock options. Imagine. Now, imagine what careers, jobs, and the transitions between them would look like in that world. Seven Keys I ...
Views: 1301 - How to Prepare for the Interview - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Michael TrustLet’s assume for the purposes of this article that you have the requisite background for the position for which you are applying, have outstanding references, and otherwise on paper meet the requirements of the position. What other things must you have? • Know what is on your resume. ...
Views: 907 - Jump-Start Your Job Game with Confidence - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Noelle NelsonThe kids are finally grown enough for you to feel OK about re-entering the work world, or the economy has made such a mess of your single-income life that your spouse is nudging you into “You gotta get a job, Honey,” emphasis on the “gotta,” or you’d been on disability, recuperating from that ...
Views: 1188(2 votes) - Jump-Start Your Job Game with Confidence - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Noelle NelsonThe kids are finally grown enough for you to feel OK about re-entering the work world, or the economy has made such a mess of your single-income life that your spouse is nudging you into “You gotta get a job, Honey,” emphasis on the “gotta,” or you’d been on disability, recuperating from that ...
Views: 1188(2 votes) - 6 Steps to Secure Your Dream Position - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Candace DaviesIt happens time and time again. Someone loses their job but it’s not the specific job they are upset about losing, it is the fact that they are now jobless. Many people hold jobs that they are not particularly attached to or invested in, rather they hang on to it for security. If you have ...
Views: 813 - Are You Determined to Be Happy? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghAre You Determined To Be Happy? You already have everything that you need to live your dream life except perhaps a solid understanding of who you are and a bit of courage. And a desire to be happy; no; a determination to be happy. In fact, I think that it is determination that sets satisfied ...
Views: 2453(1 vote) - Spreading Good News - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghHelp Spread The Good News! I believe that people everywhere need to be woken up to the life that they could be living. Do you have friends and loved one’s who seem to be sleep-walking through life? Do the energy and the light seem to have faded from their eyes? Has their marriage lost its ...
Views: 1260(1 vote) - Teach 'em! - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghTeach 'Um! Today my wife and I took a little detour and met with some potential new business associates for a business that she runs. This was not my idea of a fun afternoon’s activity but sometimes you gotta do stuff; so I went along. It could be a big deal if it goes through. I hope she gets ...
Views: 1199(2 votes) - Gaps In Employment – How to Not Let Them Get You Down in This Economy - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Michael TrustIn today’s economy, with double digit inflation still the case in many states and the national average just under double digits (March 2010), many job seekers wonder what to do with their resume in terms of period of unemployment. It’s a fair question, and it’s driven in large part by past ...
Views: 979 - Work from Home and Experience the Pleasures of Being Your Self’s Boss! - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2010 from Vic LahureIf you are trying to dissuade your boss for you to work at home or currently deciding which situation is right for you at the moment, these ‘work from home’ benefits may help you in this crucial decision making process. Experience Awesome Financial Advantages Perhaps out of all the ‘work ...
Views: 916 - Is “Not Knowing Enough” Stopping You? - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Leanna FredrichIt is not only by the questions we have answered that progress may be measured, but also by those we are still asking. Freda Adler I am still learning. Michelangelo We are more often frightened than hurt. Our troubles spring more often from fancy then reality. Seneca Thinking it ...
Views: 2370 - Money and Career: The Real Truth About Manifesting Your Bliss - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Valencia RayCareer transition has money and career on many women's minds lately. Since many women are sensing the change in the air, I've heard several comments about using this time of workplace instability to "find your bliss". What I've noticed is that often it is believed that if you "just do what ...
Views: 748 - The Top Ten Ways to Take Positive Risks in your Life! - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Craig NathansonHere are the top ten ways to take positive risks in your life (And what will happen if you do) 1. Decide what you want and then define and take the biggest risk you can think of which will move you closer to your goal. (Taking action towards doing what you wanto do is not a risk) 2. Make a ...
Views: 4029 - Your Life. Your Way. ReDefined: Five Questions for a Successful Career Transition - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2010 from Kim CorbinDo you have trouble getting out of bed in the morning? When you think about your upcoming day, do you experience feelings of dread? Are you snarky with people at work & at home? Well, you could be one of the millions of people who are either burned-out or just plain old miserable in their ...
Views: 1420(1 vote) - Keep Your Eyes on the Prize - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghI have found that there are two approaches to achieving a goal. • You can focus on the process – that is, focus on the things you need to do to be a success • You can focus on the goal, and sort of let the process happen. The first method sounds more responsible; certainly you have to ...
Views: 1312(1 vote) - How to Enter the Trucking Industry through Truck Driving Jobs - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from Joel VelosTruck driving jobs may sound simple but in reality, these jobs are serious jobs and it takes more than just driving skills in order to fulfill the roles effectively. Most jobs would require specific skills and a diploma from a university or college. It is a little different with trucking jobs. A ...
Views: 1191 - Career Entrepreneurialism in the New Economy - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Michael WoodwardThe Great Recession has fundamentally shifted the employment landscape in this country. The rules of the game have changed and your success in The New Economy will depend on your ability to adjust to these new rules. I truly believe we are entering into an age of "career entrepreneurialism", an ...
Views: 1368(1 vote) - Do you let your intuition and heart guide you? - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Elinor StutzThis is a tough principle to swallow for most hard-core business and salespeople. However, what if you recognized this is the path to attracting your preferred prospects and clients – would you then give it some consideration? Have you ever dealt with someone who was less than an ideal ...
Views: 1430(3 votes) - Losing Your Job in Today's Economy - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghGotta Let You Go… Now What? Those words (or just the fear of hearing them) haunt just about every job holder in today’s “deadsville” economy. Losing a job is a real possibility these days even for long-time loyal employees. I cannot begin to alleviate your pain if this has happened to you ...
Views: 1255(3 votes) - Don’t Expect Instant Gratification In Your Career - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Deborah Brown-Volkman, PCCWe are an instant gratification society. We are accustomed to Instant access to food, drink, and our favorite TV programs. Instant access to books, newspapers, and information. Instant access to pretty much whatever we want when we want it. Unfortunately, instant gratification does not ...
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