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Recipe for Success in the Free Agent Economy - by Howard Sambol- So, What’s Important When Thinking About Your Resume And A Career Change? - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2010 from Michael TrustSo, What’s Important When Thinking About Your Resume And A Career Change? Finding a gig in this economy is tough by any measure. Finding one when trying to change careers is even tougher. But, the good news is that it’s not impossible; in fact, with the right coaching , writing, and planning, ...
Views: 840 - INSPIRATION IN TIMES OF ADVERSITY - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Gary RecchionMuch of my coaching and training work over the years can be summarized in a couple of words: “psychology” and “relationships”….I’m over simplifying it, but I’ve seen lives change and careers skyrocket based on one’s predominant thoughts (i.e. psychology…confidence/inspiration) and the strength ...
Views: 1997(3 votes) - ***Seven Tips for Finding a Job in a Recession - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from David CouperWhether we are mired in a deep recession, in the “green shoots” stage or rapidly rebounding out of a recession all depends on who you ask. But as I talk to clients around the country, things are not so great and the feeling is still recessionary. So, number one priority? Keep your job, ...
Views: 1436(2 votes) - ***Powerful Ideas for Keeping Positive in a Recessionary Job Market - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from David CouperEveryone knows that it's a tough time in the job market. The news is full of gloom and doom. Stores are closing. Friends and co-workers are losing their jobs or their homes. So how do you keep positive, motivated and on track? Here are some ideas which are simple but powerful. Give up ...
Views: 1336(1 vote) - The Right Work Requires New Action - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Craig NathansonMeet Kyle Kyle is 42 years old, married with two small children 12 and 10. Kyle has worked the last 16 years in the financial services industry. Through hard work and long hours he is now a director at his firm making $125,000 a year. He leaves his house daily at 6:15 a.m. to get to his ...
Views: 1365(1 vote) - How to Stay Up When Your Job Search Has You Feeling Down - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Margie WarrellDo you need a job because you've been let go from your company or fear you may be let go soon? Here are six strategies you can implement to ensure you land that all-important job -- even when the odds are against you. If you want to stand out from the crowd, read on! There are currently more ...
Views: 2771(2 votes) - Job Search: The Starting Point of Great Performance - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Dan Coughlin(Author’s Note: If you want the MP3 recording of this article, please send an e-mail to dan@thecoughlincompany.com with “Job Search Article” in the subject heading.) Before you can deliver a great performance, you need to have an opportunity to perform. With at least 15 million Americans out ...
Views: 1053(1 vote) - Transferable Skills and How to Showcase Them - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Dan CoughlinDon’t believe them. When companies tell you they aren’t hiring because of the recession, don’t believe them. What they mean to say is that during a recession they are very, very discerning about who they hire and who they keep on their team. However, every company is always hiring as long as ...
Views: 2003(2 votes) - Career Change: Feeling queasy about changing? 5 ways to confirm you’ve made the right decision - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Dorothy Tannahill-MoranYou made a decision to change careers but you’re feeling REALLY uneasy. You can’t tell if you’re coming down with the flu or if that sinking feeling is your decision. Big decisions are always kind of gut wrenching but there are some things you can do to test your situation. 1- Did you make ...
Views: 2038(1 vote) - 4 Tips for Giving Your Career a Boost - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Candace CzarnyYour career may be very important to you because you are a type “A” personality ad love your work or it might be something that you are following so that you can make enough money to retire. No matter the reason, you might want to boost the energy of your career with Feng Shui in order to ...
Views: 1119(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: 3120(2 votes) - Answers to the Toughest Job Interview Questions - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Peggy McKeeJob interviews are notoriously stressful, and in each one there are going to be a couple of difficult questions for you to handle. The key to being successful in your job interview is being prepared for the most difficult interview questions so that you can answer them smoothly and with ...
Views: 2308 - ***Five Career Rules for Surviving the Recession - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from David Couper1. Don't be part of the story. Stop reading the papers, listening to CNN and checking on your 401k. Focus on the positives, not the negatives. Even if you are hit by the recession, focus on what you can do, what’s good in your life, not on the doom and gloom the media is pushing. 2. Plan for ...
Views: 1871(3 votes) - ***Changing to your dream job doesn’t need to be a nightmare - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from David CouperNot many people have scored their dream jobs Recent statistics show that fewer than half the people surveyed like their work. That’s a dismal number and what is even sadder that even among those people who said they like their job there are even fewer employees who are in their dream ...
Views: 1983(2 votes) - ***Change your job to a green job - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from David CouperLooking to change your career? Want to be part of a growth industry? Interested in green jobs? Now is the time. As Dr. Kirwan Rockfeller, Director, Sustainability Leadership, UC Irvine Extension, puts it, “since gas prices went up to $5 a gallon there has been historic momentum for green ...
Views: 1553(2 votes) - Learn How to Create Personal Wealth through Positive Change - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Christine MillsSeeing is believing and believing is seeing. Believe it or not, but what you think and picture can have a big effect on the way you live your life. This is known as visualisation and it's a power we all have inside us. Your thoughts and feelings act as pathways of communication and influence ...
Views: 830(3 votes) - How Much Employment For Senior Citizens Is Available? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Raymond AngusWhere is all the employment for senior citizens? How can it be identified and applied for. Is it only available locally, or are the employment openings for seniors national? Are your carefully laid plans for a pleasant tour, although perhaps not royal, through your golden years seem to be ...
Views: 1522(1 vote) - New Year, New Career: The "Power Plan" to Achieve Career Success in 2010 - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2010 from Ford MyersDo you hope to get your career on track in 2010, with more power and momentum than ever before? Even though we’re in a very challenging recession and a very bad job market, do you want to “buck the trend” and create breakthrough results? Are you prepared to create the focused and productive ...
Views: 1334(3 votes) - How To Choose The Right Career? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2010 from Shel LeyasdfIf you have not yet decided what you plan to do in your life or are looking for a career change, then this question must have crossed your mind several times. The answer to this question is not very easy. Also, you may not get this answer from anybody else since only you yourself are the right ...
Views: 966(1 vote) - Burning Bridges is for Arsonists - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2010 from Elizabeth FreedmanBurning Bridges is for Arsonists: How to Leave Your Job with Class Ready to jump ship? Sick of your job and want a new one? Time for graduate school or a trip abroad? You’re not the only one who feels that way. Between 50-80% of all college graduates leave their first job within three ...
Views: 1144(1 vote) - Caught In the Wrong Job, Revamp Your Career - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from Pope JonesIf you have been caught in the wrong job then it is time to revamp your career. This may not seem to be the most practical thing to do but when you listen to your heart calling, you will understand what we are saying out here. A job done with passion will give you much more satisfaction as ...
Views: 701(2 votes) - The Executive Personal Brand Worksheet: 10 Steps to Defining Your Authentic Personal Brand - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2010 from Meg GuiseppiWith all the buzz about personal branding these days, perceptions and definitions vary greatly … and misconceptions abound. Tom Peters’ coined the term "personal branding" in his 1997 article “The Brand Called You” (http://www.fastcompany.com/magazine/10/brandyou.html) at Fast Company, where ...
Views: 3729(2 votes) - Choosing The Right Career Is Not As Hard As You Might Think - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2010 from Pope JonesChoosing the right career is not a very difficult thing to do if you follow a systematic approach. There are several factors that you have to take into account in order to decide the most suitable profession for you. The popular misconception is that it is just about money. It is not so. Job ...
Views: 825(1 vote) - Be In Charge Of Your Job Search - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2010 from Pope JonesHave you also been affected by the global recession of 2009? How hasn't? It seems only yesterday that things were going on well. There were lots of jobs and people seeking jobs had 'choice'. Today, things are different. Jobs are no longer easily available. This makes it difficult for the ...
Views: 678(1 vote) - ***Ten Most Common Interview Questions - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2010 from David CouperWhen going through a career change, it’s important to know what to expect every step of the way and this includes the interview process. Below, we’ve outlined ten of the most common interview questions and how to best answer them. 1. "Tell me about yourself..." Although technically not a ...
Views: 3021(5 votes) - ***Off the wall tips for finding a job - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2010 from David CouperTired of the same old advice? Then read these job hunting tips you have never heard before. 1. Don't write a resume. Instead of sending out a resume, talk about who you are. Whenever someone asks for ‘something in writing’ to forward to a contact, don’t do it. Instead, ask to speak ...
Views: 1430(4 votes) - ***Looking for a management job in 2010? - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2010 from David CouperWhat’s the future hold? Industries that are doing well or expanding, such as healthcare, green/alternative energy and certain tech sectors, will continue to hire mid and senior level executives, according to executive recruitment firm CT Partners. Finance and pharmaceuticals are also ...
Views: 1464(4 votes) - What are Neurology Jobs? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2010 from Shane WatsonNeurology jobs deal primarily with the functions of the brain and everything that goes along with that. But at the heart of the desire to work in the neurology field is the longing for a career where you can provide a service to those who are most in need of a medical professional. In many ...
Views: 1104(3 votes) - Getting Clear on Your Passions - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from Bob DoylePassion - and knowing what yours is - is a big topic of conversation these days. Since the Law of Attraction has come to more of a forefront in the past few years, and people are learning that they can create whatever kind of life they want, they are asking themselves, "Ok, what DO I ...
Views: 1869(6 votes) - How To Find A Career Path That Fits - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2010 from Adrian KlaphaakYou have a path that fits. Everyone does. A path that fits is the direction in your life and career that aligns your innate strengths, values, and purpose to create a positive difference in the world. You also have a unique way of living and being on your path that maximizes your potential ...
Views: 1489(5 votes) - Resume Tips For Fresh Graduates - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Sarika PeriwalSomeone who is a fresh graduate will obviously have a different kind of requirement for what to put in a resume and indeed could still be wondering how to write a resume. Free sample resumes are available for all purposes, including for fresh graduates and as people just entering the work force ...
Views: 4260(2 votes) - Entrepreneurs: What It Takes To Achieve Success in Entrepreneurship - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Matthew TooneNever forget that entrepreneurs are not born – they are created! Within you already lie the essential elements to be successful as an entrepreneur – and in anything in life – because you literally are capable of becoming and accomplishing anything. Remember though that an understanding of the ...
Views: 1162(1 vote) - Writing a Resume for a Career Change - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Candace DaviesOne of the hardest decisions you will probably encounter during your professional career is either a change in position or a change in occupation. Many people think the safe decision is to stay in your current job or line of work, which is the place where you know what to expect and where you ...
Views: 707(1 vote) - FiIVE TIPS FOR MAKING YOUR NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS WORK - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2010 from JOYCE SCHWARZDo you know the best way to turn your New Year resolutions into reality? Create a visual map for 2010 by designing your own vision board as seen on Oprah and Larry King. YOUR VISION BOARD CAN HELP YOU: • To make 2010 the best year ever, despite the economy. • To find more love and ...
Views: 2716(1 vote) - Mid-Life Career Changes: What You Need to Know to Beat Out the (Younger) Competition - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Peggy McKeeThe days when a young college grad could start with a great company and settle in for a 30-year promotion-filled career with them are gone. Not only do we job-hop from company to company these days, more and more of us career-hop….but that’s where it gets tricky. Career-hopping in mid-life ...
Views: 1535(1 vote) - A new year is the time for a new approach to work - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Craig NathansonAre you over 40? Good. Then you won't need permission from your parents to read this article. If you are under 40, I give you permission now! I would guess if you are over 40 you have begun to question your life and your work. Good. This is normal and healthy. Perhaps you have also started ...
Views: 1386(1 vote) - ***A jobless recovery in 2010 -- what does that mean for job transition? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from David CouperAlthough it looks like 2010 will be better than 2009 for jobs and for changing your career, you will need to be much smarter in how you go about your search process. “A jobless recovery will be a part of our new reality, particularly in heavy manufacturing, retailing, automotive, banking and ...
Views: 1698(3 votes) - ***Change your job – go green - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from David CouperLooking to upgrade your career for more security, opportunity or money? Want to be part of a growth industry? Interested in green jobs? Now is the time. “Since gas prices went up to $5 a gallon, there has been historic momentum for green jobs,” according to Dr. Kirwan Rockfeller, Director, ...
Views: 1680(3 votes) - The Top 10 Best Job Sites for 2010 - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2010 from Angela JonesAn expected uptick in hiring for 2010 will likely spur additional competition in an already tight job market. Many job seekers mistakenly search only the largest, most recognized job boards in search of open positions. Contrary to widespread belief this strategy is not as effective as one might ...
Views: 1415(1 vote) - Does your New Year’s resolution include buying or selling your business? - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2010 from Andrew RogersonEveryone is familiar with the Christmas song, the 12 days of Christmas. Without going into every verse of the song, the carol works forwards with the first day of Christmas being a partridge in a pear tree, the second day of Christmas two turtle doves and so on. The song is full of optimism ...
Views: 1277(5 votes) - So You Want to be a Leader - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Jane CranstonI hear it all the time from my coaching clients, “I want to get to the next level and in order to do that, I have to take on a leadership role.” “Really? And do you want to be a leader?” “I don’t know, seems like I have to if I want to get ahead.” This is a treacherous and potentially ...
Views: 1353(1 vote) - Why an MBA now? - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2009 from Avi GordonAnswering the “The Why an MBA?” question The "Why an MBA?" question is the most commonly asked essay question when applying to do an MBA. "WHY do you want to do an MBA at our business school at this point in your life? And what will you do if you are not offered a place?" How you answer ...
Views: 3987(5 votes) - ***Job Hunting Tips for the Over-40 Crowd - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from David CouperTime was that being ‘old’ in the job market meant 70, maybe 60. Now, when you hit 40, you can be considered ‘over the hill.’ It’s mostly because of stereotypes. Even though people are living longer and healthier lives, employers still worry that an older employee will cost more money for ...
Views: 1977(2 votes) - ***Job Hunting Tips for Retirees - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from David CouperWe have a weird situation in the workplace nowadays where you can be considered old in some industries once you hit 40. At the same time, we have a growing number of seniors returning to the workforce, rather than retiring, to pay bills or just to keep active. What should you do if you are ...
Views: 1831(1 vote) - ***After You Finish Your Degree -- Tips for College Graduate Job Hunters - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from David CouperYou’ve finished your degree and now what? Obviously, you want a job… or do you? What are your options? 1. Earn another degree or a professional qualification Pros – gives you a year or two before you need to find a job. That could be a plus in this economy if you choose a degree that ...
Views: 3259(2 votes) - Get Into the Holiday Spirity For a New Job - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2009 from Sheryl DawsonWith unemployment at double digits throughout much of the country and with serious concerns about joblessness weighing on the nation, “job shopping is a holiday priority for many". Even though a layoff or job change can put a real damper on one’s Holiday spirit, now is not the time to slow down ...
Views: 710(2 votes) - Mr. Executive Unemployment is a State of Mind - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Linda CassellHe had had quite a career: senior level management experience in the public and private sector; CEO of a prominent association; General Manager of a large, semi-public agency; and a White House appointment. He never had to look for a position. They came looking for him. Two years ago, while ...
Views: 2171(2 votes) - ***How can a seasonal job help your career transition? - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from David CouperWhen I was at college I had a seasonal job working for the post office during the holidays. Christmas and Hanukah meant that there was lots of extra work needing to be done. Even in a recession it’s still the season to be merry and that means extra work for someone whether you’re a driver or a ...
Views: 1545(4 votes) - ***Is it too late to get seasonal work for this year? - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from David CouperGetting a seasonal job is not only a good way of making some extra cash, but it’s also a great way to change your career. Too late or not? But is it too late to find a job for the holidays? You may be saying, “Hey, the holidays are here. We just had turkey day and I’m not going to get a ...
Views: 1840(4 votes) - ***Advantages to being self employed, or employed - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from David CouperYou want to change jobs, but you are not sure whether you would like working for yourself? Here are my top four reasons to be self employed, and to be employed. Self Employed – Pros 1. Freedom! You work as much as you like, when you like, where you like and dressed in what you ...
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