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Recipe for Success in the Free Agent Economy - by Howard Sambol- Green Collar Jobs and How You Can Fit In - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2008 from Heather EagarThe world is constantly changing before our eyes. Technology has created advancements that we could never have imagined 20 years ago. But with many of the advancements have come negative changes to our environment like pollution and global warming that affect the way we live our lives. As a ...
Views: 580 - Building Career Success Stories: Why Storytelling is Essential to Finding Your Next Job - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2008 from Roxanne RavenelHiring and training a new employee represents a great expense for an employer. Yet each new hire represents a risk. The hiring process isn’t an exact science. A candidate that looks good on paper won't necessarily fit into the current company culture. A job candidate that is charming and ...
Views: 1707 - Have the Career You Want by Embracing Change - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2008 from Theresa-Maria NapaChanging careers, going back to school or going back to work is a wonderful life space to be in. Yet it can be so scary leaving what we know and are familiar with. In fact it can scare the heck out of you! This familiar place is often called your "comfort zone". However, isn't it strange to use ...
Views: 842 - New-Age Recruiting: Using Online Social Networks To Secure Employment - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2008 from Heather EagarThe world of job recruiting has changed drastically in recent years. Whereas in the past, the route to securing employment was simply getting your resume together and responding to help-wanted ads – or even getting approached by a headhunter – now much of the recruitment process is ...
Views: 689 - Should You Pursue A Career In Information Systems Management? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2008 from Abby ReidTechnology is changing the world. The Internet, its applications and its usage are constantly being altered and are continually evolving. The business world needs smart, educated employees who can successfully meet technology-related challenges and troubleshoot potential conflicts. Today, ...
Views: 867 - Think Outside The Cell: An Entrepreneur's Guide For The Incarcerated And Formerly Incarcerated - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2008 from Joseph RobinsonThe following is an excerpt from the book Think Outside the Cell: an Entrepreneur's Guide for the Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated by Joseph Robinson. He began teaching prisoners about personal finance and business in 1995. He formalized a program several years ago, co-founded with former ...
Views: 890 - Can You Afford To Write Your Own Curriculum Vitae? - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2008 from Bob TaylorThe Curriculum Vitae is the first step in applying for employment along with the application. In most cases, the Curriculum Vitae is often used instead of an application when you are seeking employment with a company that has not advertised an opening. Your Curriculum Vitae is not only a ...
Views: 785 - Brilliant Curriculum Vitae Advice - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2008 from Bob TaylorToday, there are more and more individuals utilizing a large variety of ways in which to present their Curriculum Vitae to employers around the world. Not only are they utilizing such ways as email, fax, or in person they are also having their Curriculum Vitae professional written or finding the ...
Views: 751 - Are You Missing Job Opportunities Due To Your Curriculum Vitae? - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2008 from Bob TaylorA well thought out and professional Curriculum Vitae are the only way to get ahead or even to find employment in today’s employment market. There are all kinds of ways to get your Curriculum Vitae into the hands of potential employers whether you wish to work at home on the computer or if ...
Views: 587 - Laid Off Or Fired : Now What? - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2008 from Jim BillisSo....you've been laid-off, fired, whatever you want to call it. A mix of harsh emotions are probably stirring around inside you. So, what should you do now? First, realize this may be a dream come true. Seriously, every time I've been fired or laid-off, it's ended up being a blessing in ...
Views: 896 - Take Paid Surveys And Prosper - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2008 from Leland MurrayGod bless free enterprise! There are more opportunities to earn a supplemental or even a primary income by simply offering your opinions and performing simple freelance tasks than ever, and this shows no signs of slowing down. This means not only a fun, interesting, stress-free means of earning ...
Views: 713(2 votes) - After The Shock, What Do I Do? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2008 from James ArmstrongMen and women have asked me, as the Editor of NowWhatJobs.net, exactly what motivated me to write my book and, subsequently, to start my website? Here's my response. Actually, I went through a rightsizing/downsizing exercise on three separate occasions during the decade of the 1990s. So I ...
Views: 1626 - Your Ideal Life Situation - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2008 from Paul Alexander WoodThere may be times when your life situation may not be what you want it to be, and there may be times when for whatever reason our life doesn’t always resemble what we thought it would be like. We may not like to admit it at times, but sometimes our life situation can become a distant ...
Views: 1527 - Protecting Your Income During Unemployment. - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2008 from Nathan EvansUnemployment rates are rising with no relief in site for the next year or more. Here are some ways that you can protect your income in the event of a job loss and unemployment. There are reports every day on the news that unemployment is rising, and more and more companies are planning ...
Views: 712 - A Good Job Is Hard To Find - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2008 from Jesse McClungIn today’s economy, a good job can be hard to find. America is in the midst of its largest job crisis in over sixty years. People who have worked their entire lives for large corporations are suddenly finding themselves out on the streets. Companies are struggling to get funding for new ...
Views: 903 - An Online Business Is Your Ticket To Wealth - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2008 from Jesse McClungEvery Monday morning in America, people are hitting their snooze buttons in anticipation of another long week of work. They rush to get dressed and showered, eat their breakfast on the go, and sit in traffic with the other poor souls who wish they were somewhere else. Arriving at work after ...
Views: 567 - Why Not Be Your Own Boss? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2008 from Jesse McClungListening to the news of the day has to be the most frustrating and depressing thing a person could do. Maybe it is bad, but some people don’t know how bad it is because everything is great for them. Why? It is because these people are their own boss. They set their work schedule, and ...
Views: 746 - Afraid To Take The Leap? Simple Ways To Face Down Your Fears - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2008 from Valerie YoungThe so-called safe path is always "easier." Just ask Ursula Clay. Ursula tried to take the secure career path her immigrant parents had chosen for her. In fact, she worked incredibly hard to achieve a level of financial success and security her parents, both high school dropouts, never had. Says ...
Views: 1278 - Being A Caregiver - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2008 from James ArmstrongFollowing is part two of an interview with Phyllis Slater, owner of Slater Solutions LLC. Ms. Slater has devoted years to providing coaching and concierge services to the working caregiver and aging parent. Visit Phyllis Slater's website at EldercareConcierge.Blogspot.com. Q. Is caregiving ...
Views: 3015 - Tips for Panic Attacks: 3 Easy Ways To Overcome Panic Attacks - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2008 from Michael LeePanic attacks can sometimes occur out of the blue and are usually accompanied by chest and stomach pains, increased heart palpitations and shortness of breath. While they may seem uncontrollable, there are some helpful tips for panic attacks you could follow to deal with this challenge. These ...
Views: 594 - Art Career Change And Relationships - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2008 from Barbara BowenArt career change can also bring change to our relationships, most often positive. Making change in our the career life often causes our relationships to be affected, expecially at first. There is some risk involved. We discover new things about ourselves and our alliances. First and foremost, ...
Views: 1074 - Stop Searching For The Perfect Job - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2008 from Delmae BowerIn these turbulent times, financial crisis and uncertainty...are you still searching for your perfect job? Here's the thing... Jobs are temporary things, often enticing on paper until you realise that as soon as you get comfortable in your position, it will change, your boss will change, ...
Views: 1689(2 votes) - Art Careers In Transition - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2008 from Barbara BowenIt's hard to change, at first. When change is calling, artists often needs support in navigating the pull of two different directions. We artists want to answer the call, but we also prefer to stay in familiar territory--precisely because it is familiar. The circumstances of our creative ...
Views: 1097 - Career Change: Have The Career You Want by Embracing Change - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2008 from Theresa-Maria NapaChanging careers, going back to school or going back to work is a wonderful life space to be in. Yet it can be so scary leaving what we know and are familiar with. In fact it can scare the heck out of you! This familiar place is often called your "comfort zone". However, isn't it strange to use ...
Views: 767 - Black Hole Discovered On Earth - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2012 from Alvin ( AJ ) GentryThe best minds in the United Sates and indeed the world are looking at the situation with concern etched across their faces and sweat on their brow. What do you do when a small situation becomes so intense that it starts to form a black hole that sucks everything around it in? Everyone ...
Views: 1284 - Career Changers - Blazing New Trails To A New Career - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2008 from Theresa-Maria Napa"The secret of joy in work is contained in one word - excellence. To know how to do something well is to enjoy it." - Pearl Buck (1892-1973) Reinventing yourself from one career to another is an adventure. The adventure can be welcomed or not. It depends upon personal circumstances. To some ...
Views: 970 - Planning For Tomorrow - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2008 from James ArmstrongFollowing is part three of an interview with Phyllis Slater, owner of Slater Solutions LLC. Ms. Slater has devoted years to providing coaching and concierge services to the working caregiver and aging parent. Visit Phyllis Slater's website at EldercareConcierge.Blogspot.com. Q. Why should ...
Views: 1728 - Not Having Joy From Job Interviews - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2008 from Rintu BasuFacing a job interview is daunting for many. If you are working you have probably been through a formal interview. Here is a scenario that you might have some experience of. The night before the interview you diligently sit down and get ready. It might be the pay, the conditions or simply you ...
Views: 803 - Boost Job Search Success With A Strategic Self-Marketing Plan - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2008 from Roxanne RavenelThe rules of the job search have changed considerably in recent years. It's not enough to be the most qualified candidate for the job. Successful job candidates understand that in addition to "having the goods," they need to know their "buyer," and how to sell to them. Think it sounds crass to ...
Views: 1475 - The Job Outlook In Uncertain Times - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2008 from Cordell WallaceWith the financial troubles prevalent throughout the US today, many of us face uncertainty in our jobs as well. Today (Sept 15th 2008) the Dow tumbled 500 points, the biggest one day loss in seven years. Merrill Lynch is no more and Lehman Brothers is going bankrupt. Together with the bubble ...
Views: 712 - Why Large Recruitment Firms Are So Desperate to Sell Giant Advertisements To Their Clients - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2008 from Toby MarshallDo large newspaper ads work and are they value for money? In the days before My Career, Seek and Monster the answer was sometimes. Today it’s NEVER. Australia is unusual in having large numbers of expensive recruitment ads at the front of the papers. Some countries have a few but nothing ...
Views: 758 - Need A Meaningful Career Change? - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2008 from Marvin YakosHave many people dream of having more meaningful work? The average person spends over 65% of their life working. How many Americans wake up to job drudgery and the recurring thoughts, I wish I had more meaningful work, or I wish I could earn more. Downsizing, a slowing economy and rising costs ...
Views: 872 - A Viable Business Alternative For Real Estate Agents in a Depressed Market - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2008 from Marvin YakosThe housing market has been hamstrung, coupled with a near melt-down of its accompanying financial arena. Even with the government making us all shareholders by bailing out Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the beleaguered housing market continues its descent to the lowest level in nearly 13 years. ...
Views: 941 - Pursue Success with Passion and Purpose - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2008 from Dennis KelleyA while back I had lunch with a friend and we were discussing how unhappy he was at his job. He doesn’t like his boss and believes the company is mismanaged and the work does not stir his passions any more. He has been in the same industry for many years and worked his way up to a good ...
Views: 931 - Successful Career Change Strategies - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2008 from Jeanne KnightAre you ready for a career change? Does the thought of doing something entirely different fill you with excitement - or stop you dead in your tracks? People contemplating a career change often do so with trepidation. They know it's time for a change... they're either burned out, bored, ...
Views: 620 - Conducting A Safe Search For Internet Jobs - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2008 from Bill StevensAfter one of the major job boards reported a major security leak in 2007, you may have become a little bit wary about putting your resume online, for fear that your contact information might be exploited for money-making purposes such as direct mail, email marketing, or identity theft. There ...
Views: 897 - Jumping Into The Void And Finding My Passion And Work - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2011 from Michele RisaLeaving my financially secure job and jumping into the void was the catalyst for finding my passion and work. For years, I wallowed in a position that was extremely lucrative with lots of perks, but was bereft of values dear to my heart. It would have been a mistake to continue down this ...
Views: 1187 - Free Work at Home Job - Do You Have The Necessary Skills? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2008 from Jeff CasmerNot all free work at home jobs are scams; there are many legitimate free work at home jobs that pay a decent salary. Most of these jobs though require you to have one very important skill: networking. Networking is a skill that everyone should have regardless of the industry you work in. ...
Views: 919 - Surviving Unemployment - Staying Positive through Uncertain Times - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2008 from Darrel GiannWhile you're most likely well aware that the economy is heading towards a recession and inflation is booming, the fact that unemployment is on the rise is often disregarded. If you're one of the nearly 6% of the nation's unemployed, this fact has unfortunately changed your outlook considerably. ...
Views: 1061 - Networking To Get Hired - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2008 from Terry HarrisNetworking is an important step in the list of preparations for beginning your job search journey. Seventy-eight percent of employers use employee referrals as their primary method of recruitment. Once you have made the decision to actively begin seeking employment, or making a career change, ...
Views: 912 - Career Builders - Better Than A Job - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2008 from Jim EastmanCareer builders 3 steps to success Good fortune! Everybody prays for this one thing as long as they live. You would often wonder about the magic touch that successful people apply whenever they make a decision. A little research would tell you that most people who make success an integral part ...
Views: 854 - Seven Tips for Jump Starting A Stalled Job Search - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Roxanne RavenelA growing number of jobseekers find themselves in the midst of a long-term job search. According to Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. jobless rate soared to a four-year high of 5.7% in July 2008 and the average job search took more than four months to net results. However, some critics would ...
Views: 1335 - Take This Job and Shove it! - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2008 from Teresa Pool“I can’t take this job any more. I am working over 60 hours a week and still never get caught up. The demands here are ridiculous and my efforts are never really recognized. I almost walked out twice last week. I need to find a better job NOW!” “I have totally lost ...
Views: 1322 - Becoming A Caregiver - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2008 from James ArmstrongFollowing is part one of an interview with Phyllis Slater, owner of Slater Solutions LLC. Ms. Slater has devoted years to providing coaching and concierge services to the working caregiver and aging parent. Visit Phyllis Slater's website at EldercareConcierge.Blogspot.com. Q. Why did you ...
Views: 1861 - Afraid To Decide On Your Career? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from Diane ZornFear can paralyze us and prevent us from making good decisions. The unknown scares us and stands in our way of success. As an employment counsellor, I saw many people afraid to take the risk of making a career change and remained in unsatisfying jobs as a result of their fears. Risks are ...
Views: 889 - Transition In Perspective -At Mid-Career And Pre-retirement - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2008 from Hyacinth Gooden-Bailey“Vitality shows in not only the ability to persist but the ability to start over.” F. Scott Fitzgerald. Change comes to us from every direction and we either get swallowed up by it or utilize it for our own advantage. That is easier said than done. It depends on the type of change. True. ...
Views: 1880(2 votes) - Business Manners Apply To Interviewers As Well As Applicants - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2008 from Lydia RamseyToday's job applicants are encountering a lack of courtesy that is all too common. Businesses are flooded with applicants for every opening and many are showing a lack of respect for job seekers by failing to respond to their applications. Most employers request resumes and other documentation ...
Views: 844 - R.E.S.P.E.C.T. - Your Client's Communications Preferences - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2008 from Lydia RamseyImagine this: you've worked for hours putting together the proposal that your prospective client requested and are finally ready to hit the send button. You envision the recipient checking e-mail immediately and contacting you within a few hours to seal the deal. You have a mental picture of ...
Views: 956 - Professional Job Changer - I Found The Perfect Career And You Can Too - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2008 from Kathi Calahan, Career CoachI had to make a living, but my personal life was falling apart. I couldn’t concentrate on what kind of work I might like, I just knew I had to get a job fast. I was willing to take the first job that came along, just so the electric company wouldn’t shut off my household lights. Because I ...
Views: 948(1 vote) - I Need A Job - Putting Your Spiritual Principles To Work For Your Family - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2008 from Kathi Calahan, Career CoachIf providing well for your family is one of your top principles or values, then you’ll want to know what benchmark perks are available today in the job market. In a recent CNN Money online article regarding Fortune Magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For, it was stated that perks on the job ...
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