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Recipe for Success in the Free Agent Economy - by Howard Sambol- Closing Your Business? Use Your Skills to Get a Great Sales Job! - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Peggy McKeeAre you closing your business? Whether the economy affected your decision to close, or whether you’re just ready for a change, the skills and accomplishments you’ve accrued throughout your time as a business owner can translate very well into a successful sales role for you! Many of the ...
Views: 1949(1 vote) - Transitioning Industries: How Can You Stand Out As A Candidate? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Peggy McKeeEven though we all know that most adults change careers at some point in their lives (many more than once!), it can still feel like an overwhelming task—but it isn’t. What does it take? A great resume. Write a killer resume that highlights your transferable skills, using the ...
Views: 1810(1 vote) - Changing Careers? How Can You Get An Interview? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Peggy McKeeChanging career fields can be daunting, especially in this economy when so many experienced candidates are competing for the same jobs. It can be hard to even land an interview—much less get an offer. However, with the right strategy, it’s possible for you to land the interviews you need and ...
Views: 1941(1 vote) - How Long Is Too Long To Be In The Job Search? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Peggy McKeeIt’s too long if you aren’t getting any interviews at all. If nothing is changing for you, or moving forward in any measurable way, then you must do something differently. Remember: what’s the definition of insanity? Doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. ...
Views: 1878(1 vote) - How Can You Jumpstart Your Job Search? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Peggy McKeeIf you’re not experiencing the success you want in your job search, you’re not alone. This is a tough economy, and combined with the rise of internet job postings, today’s job search is like no other. But: you can absolutely take steps to jumpstart your job search. There’s no reason for you ...
Views: 1713(1 vote) - Peace Amid the Chaos - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghPeace Amid the Chaos I am going to tell you something strange; perhaps even unbelievable. I understand exactly what is going on in today’s world. I seem to have a gift. I can see the big picture where many others cannot. I understand what is causing so much of this chaos that surrounds us. ...
Views: 1636(1 vote) - Wrong Ways to Answering Questions During a Job Interview - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2010 from Isabelle KendryThey are just uncomplicated position queries so why worry so significantly about it, when what matters here is that you just know you're technically qualified. In the event you continue along this line of thought then I will let you know this: you will find no beneficial jobs accessible to suit ...
Views: 1004(1 vote) - Effortless Techniques to Create a Terrible Impression through Answering Job Queries - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Isabelle KendryThey are just basic job concerns so why worry so very much about it, when what matters here is that you know you're technically certified. Should you continue along this line of thought then I will tell you this: you will find no good jobs readily available for you. You have to consider twice ...
Views: 738 - How to Stop Your Resume from Becoming Spam - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Michael TrustToday’s more sophisticated email systems often look for certain characteristics in email text and in any email attachments. Unfortunately, things like words or graphics that may be perfectly appropriate in some cases can cause spam filters to stop your email, thus rendering your resume “never ...
Views: 892 - The Divide Between Ordinary and Extraordinary - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from Dan CoughlinI’m 47 now and 25 years into my career. I’ve had the opportunity to watch many people start their careers and talk with many others who have ended their careers. Through this informal research it has become clear to me that there are two distinctly different career DNAs in operation. The Tale ...
Views: 990 - Create a Bad Impression through Answering Job Interview Questions - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from Isabelle KendryThey're just easy position questions so why worry so a lot about it, when what matters here is that you know you're technically qualified. In case you continue along this line of thought then I will tell you this: you'll find no very good jobs available for you personally. You must feel twice ...
Views: 894 - You Wanna Do WHAT? - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghYou Wanna Do What?!? Are You Nuts? Because I blog about changing your lifestyle I have asked readers to comment about what they think are the personal barriers to chucking it all right now and living the ultimate family lifestyle. I want to thank all who responded. The honesty and palpable ...
Views: 1184(3 votes) - How to write career essay in less than an hour - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2010 from Sam CollierYou might get confuse in writing career goals essay when you haven’t planned anything for the future, but the matter of the fact is it is not as difficult as it seems to be. In order to write a career choice essay, you just have to visualize about what you want to be in future, like someone ...
Views: 2264 - How To Write Thesis Statement For Julius Ceaser Essay - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2010 from Sam CollierThesis statement will do wonders for your Julius Ceaser essay if it is written well; thesis statement is basically a small sentence that illustrates the whole idea of an essay in understandable, clear and concise way. Julius Ceaser essay thesis statement writing is not everyone’s cup of tea as ...
Views: 9113(1 vote) - AP Biology Essay – Dos and don’ts - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2010 from Sam CollierAP biology essay are not as easy as they seems to be, when you are writing an AP biology essay ,you need to take care of many things. Most of the students wonder why they got bad marks even after writing such a good biology essays because they commit minor mistakes in their Biology AP essay ...
Views: 1875 - The Unemployed You: Battling Through the Waiting Game (Part One) - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2010 from Gwendolyn WardWhile my boss was telling me that I was his go-to person, he was also informing me that my position was being downsized. It struck me as funny because my immediate thought was…the go-to person is GONE? This happened years ago while I was working at a tech company; a product launch, delayed ...
Views: 919 - Tips and Tricks for an Effective Resume - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2010 from Michael TrustIf you are reading this, you are probably contemplating writing or rewriting your resume for a new position, a career change, or for some other related reason. There are some items that are highly important when thinking about your resume beyond the obvious (many of the obvious items have been ...
Views: 944 - Why Write A Good Article In Work From Home Careers? - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Jeff DowdyThere are a lots of work from home careers especially if you wish to have a profession online. There are many articles and information on the net about how to choose a really perfect software so I may not address it in this article. Any program you choose you will want to advertise that program ...
Views: 697(1 vote) - 10 Minutes for P, S & B! - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Leslie AttwoollWhere do all the hours go in a day? They just seem to fly by, don’t they? When making a career change, or walking through any type of life transition, a daily dose of P, S & B is something that should always be incorporated. So what does P, S & B stand for? (No, it’s not an acronym for a ...
Views: 1792(1 vote) - What Is A Career Coach? - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Leslie AttwoollMost of us have an idea of what a coach does. If you have ever watched or played sports, you will likely see a coach guiding players to victory from the sidelines. Coaches are an integral part of a successful team. Career coaches also help their clients to victory by helping them identify and ...
Views: 1558 - How To Stay Motivated In Your Job Search - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Peggy McKeeIt can be really hard to stay upbeat in a job search, especially if you’ve been out of work for any length of time in this difficult economy. You can stay motivated by setting realistic goals that aren’t activity-based, but are instead performance-based. And what I mean by that are actions ...
Views: 2089(1 vote) - Where do I find the information to complete a 30/60/90-day plan? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Peggy McKeeA 30/60/90-day plan is a guaranteed way to make a powerful impression on the hiring manager and help you stand out from your competition in the job search. It’s simply an outline for what you’ll do in the first 3 months on the job: how you’ll get your training, get up to speed, and attack the ...
Views: 1666 - Are You Prepared When You Land That Federal Interview - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Dr. Daphne HoustonAre You Prepared When You Land That Federal Interview? 4 Tips to Incorporate in Your Interview Process It’s your dream come true right? Submit that perfect federal application, get the call from HR saying, “we’re interested, you’re referred and we’d like you to meet the hiring official”, or ...
Views: 811 - Do Recruiters Help You Put Together Your 30/60/90-Day Plan? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Peggy McKeeThe short answer is yes. A recruiter can and will absolutely help you put together a 30/60/90-day plan, especially an external recruiter whose paycheck depends on you getting the job. The longer answer is also yes, but you have to do your part in making sure that happens. A good recruiter ...
Views: 1917 - I Just Lost My Job: How Am I Going To Tell My Kids? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Judith LindenbergerOne of the responsibilities of a human resources professional is to let employees know that their jobs have been eliminated. It is hard to give the news and even harder to receive it. Just recently, I was involved in communicating a large layoff to employees at a Fortune 500 company. I met ...
Views: 1345 - Writing for Publicity and Profit on the WWW (from Online Creative Writing and Publishing Course - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: Writing for Publicity and Profit on the WWW (from Online Creative Writing and Publishing Course) Author: Craig Lock Category/Subject: Writing, Online Writing, WWW, Internet Marketing, Writing and Publishing, Writing Articles. Web Sites: ...
Views: 1320(1 vote) - How to have the Right Relationship and the Right work! - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Craig NathansonThe importance of the RIGHT relationship What happens to you when you have someone close in your life that you love and who loves you? Of course there are children, but in this article I am going to address your special relationship. It could be a spouse, partner, boyfriend, girlfriend or ...
Views: 1249 - The Critical Path to a Great Career: Step 2, Make Your Mark - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Kim Seeling SmithI got it wrong. For 15 years I got it wrong. During that time as a recruiter I saw many candidates walk into my office with a common complaint. “I’m just not happy,” they would tell me. “I’ve lost my passion (assuming they ever had it) for what I’m doing and I need to find another ...
Views: 1213 - The Critical Path to a Great Career: Step 3, Master Your Skills - Part 2 - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Kim Seeling SmithI introduced the third step in the Critical Path to a Great Career!, “Mastering Your Skills”, in my last article. As I mentioned, these skills actually fall into 3 different categories; Career Management Skills (what the Critical Path is all about), Job Search Skills (taking control of your job ...
Views: 1127 - The Critical Path to a New Career: A Beginners Guide to Reinventiong Your Career - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Kim Seeling SmithA job is never just a job. Think about the first question you ask when you meet someone: ‘what do you do?’. That’s because what we ‘do’ is, in many cases also who we ‘are’: our identity, self-worth and satisfaction are inextricably tied to our career. And it’s no wonder - we spend a lot ...
Views: 893 - Career Transition and Change: Who Do You Think You Are? - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Valencia RayCareer and business success depends on this question: Who do you think you are? Often this question is asked with an attitude, as in “you must think you’re somebody”. Well, yes, I do, and you should too. Not only are you “somebody” you are unique, special and it’s time to stop playing small ...
Views: 692 - Seven Factors of Career Success - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Robert ShindellRegardless of the type of job that you are seeking, the following seven areas are of utmost importance to not only landing the job that you want but also holding on to that job for the long haul. So what are the skills that employers value and seek in potential employees? This same question was ...
Views: 1228 - Is your on-line reputation hurting you? - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Robert Shindell"Is your on-line reputation hurting you?" Chances are you already have a reputation online, even if you don't want one. On Web sites across the Internet, people can find information about you. You should be aware of your online reputation so you can protect it. This is especially important ...
Views: 1158 - You've ve got to have a PLAN! - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Robert ShindellSo there you were… you were gainfully employed and life was good! Then all of a sudden… BAM! The news that you have been dreading… all of a sudden your life has drastically changed. You became one of the millions of Americans who are unemployed. Although you are not alone in being unemployed, ...
Views: 1255 - Potential Reasons Why You’re Not Getting Hired - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Michael TrustIn today’s job market, it’s very easy to become frustrated by the lack of response to your resume or application submissions. The fact is that there is about a 6:1 ratio of job applicants for each available position (March 2010). What does this mean? It means that you have to stand out, head ...
Views: 933 - Hurry up for the right science project! - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2010 from peter sanfordIt is the beginning of the New Year and your kid has returned home with a science project assignment which needs to be submitted in some weeks and so at present you must be rushing in finding out the right one for your kid. It is quite obvious that all will like to have a distinctive and perfect ...
Views: 753 - Job Search: Which Methods Really Work?Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Todd RhoadMany aspiring executives flock to business schools to obtain the coveted MBA degree. Optimism oozes out of every pore, while visions of money, promotions, raises and opportunities dance in their head. Then, graduation comes. Uncertainty and doubt flood the mind as reality begins to take hold. ...
Views: 1103(1 vote) - Finding your Passion... - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2010 from Robert ShindellOften, when you lose a job, someone will tell you, "Now's the time to follow your passion!" What does that mean? Are you out of luck if you don't have a passion? Does that mean it's time to find a passion? And what, exactly, does said "passion" get you? Fact of the matter is, this is typically ...
Views: 1181 - Save your Soul... - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Robert ShindellLet's face it: Working in a cube can suck out your soul. A year or two doing the same tedious job, whether in an office or at a construction site, tends to turn a perfectly normal human being into something that could pass for the walking dead. And while this is true about any job, there's ...
Views: 1145 - THE PROCESS AND PROMISE OF PURSUING YOUR PASSION - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Jo Anne MeekinsDREAM AGAIN Have you identified your talents, gifts, and abilities? Is there an activity that fills you with joy and motivates you to engage in out of sheer pleasure? Do you have a strong liking for or a deep interest in anything in particular? Has God sowed a vision in the core of your ...
Views: 1801 - Peter Fogel's "Discovering the "Role" You Play and How It Affects Your Reinvention!" - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2010 from Peter Fogel"When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves." ~Victor Frankl Did you see the HBO movie The Life and Death of Peter Sellers? Sellers was always transforming himself. The man slipped into a persona as easily as you or I would slip into a pair of ...
Views: 1637(5 votes) - Down Time: Dealing With Unemployment Depression - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Robert ShindellYou just lost your job and your world has literally crumbled down around you. What's that smoldering over in the corner? Oh, just your dreams. Right next to the pile of rubble that used to be your retirement. Yeah, losing your job can certainly have an effect on the horizon of your life. But ...
Views: 2350 - The Dreaded Interview Question: “What Are Your Weaknesses?” - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2010 from Michael TrustOh, you don’t have any? Hmmm. You probably won’t be hired. Everyone has some and to overcome this, it’s all about how you position your answer. Most people assume that the following answers will usually do the trick: • I’m a perfectionist • I’m reliable/dependable to a fault, even when I’m ...
Views: 1119 - Job Search Advice: How to Explain Your Unemployment (and Get Your Confidence Back!) - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2010 from Peggy McKeeIt seems that there’s always been a stigma attached to being unemployed, and even in this economy, when so many people are without a job for a lengthy stretch, it still causes candidates to be uncomfortable and nervous about telling people that they’re unemployed. They don’t quite know how to ...
Views: 1858 - The Killer Question - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Robert ShindellSometimes, the simplest question can be the most difficult. How many times have you been asked the following question? “So, tell me a little about yourself.” I've always been an advocate of getting the most difficult things out of the way first. So to help you prepare for job interview ...
Views: 1203(1 vote) - ***Outsiders Inside Create Winning Career - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from David CouperWorkplace Outsiders are the square pegs who can’t settle into the round holes of their job. They are the people who may try hard but never succeed or the people who look like they have worked it all out but inside are unhappy and unfulfilled. Take the assessment to see if you are an outsider at ...
Views: 1899(2 votes) - Job Search Advice: References – Written vs. Verbal - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Peggy McKeeHave you ever wondered if it carries more weight to have a written reference letter, or if it makes a better impression to have your reference speak directly to the hiring manager on the phone? The answer is: both. Written references and verbal references serve different purposes in your ...
Views: 1767 - Interview Coaching for Medical Sales Interviews - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Peggy McKeeThe medical sales arena is the top-tier of sales positions in the workforce. Because the area is so varied, exciting, and lucrative, many, many candidates are vying for those jobs. So, if you want to land a job in medical sales, you’re going to have to bring your “A” game. Every ...
Views: 1806 - What to Look for In a Great Interview Coach - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Peggy McKeeToday’s job search is unlike any we’ve seen before. Competition is especially fierce in this economy, and candidates get weeded out quickly. If you’ve landed the interview, you need to bring your best game right off the bat and knock the socks off the hiring manager. One of the most effective ...
Views: 1604 - Job Interview and Preparation Coach - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Peggy McKeeDid you ever wish you had the “inside track” at your interview? Or that you knew exactly how to explain that slightly difficult/embarrassing/sensitive situation in your job history? Or even the very best way to explain who you are and what you do in a compelling, “hire me” kind of way? Maybe ...
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