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Recipe for Success in the Free Agent Economy - by Howard Sambol- ***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: 1898(2 votes) - DaddyStress - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2010 from Armin BrottDear Mr. Dad: My son was born four months ago, and things are starting to settle down. But every time I sit down to do some extra work on the computer, I feel guilty about leaving my wife to take care of him since she's with him all day long. I try to help, but I also need to get ahead with ...
Views: 1895(4 votes) - Sheri Tingey, Alaska Entrepreneur Extraordinaire - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2007 from James ArmstrongToday, Sheri Tingey, who is age 60, runs a family business called Alpacka Raft, which has created and built a series of ultra light, packable rafts for use in long distance backpacking and wilderness racing. Sometimes, a "new" business opportunity can begin with a challenge or a question from a ...
Views: 1894 - Do You Hate Your Job? Really? - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2014 from Stuart YoungAccording to Deloitte’s recent Shift Index survey, 80% of people are actually dissatisfied with their job. They hate going to work most days. If you’re reading this article I guess that includes You. What a way to live - I should know, because I was in that situation for the best part of a ...
Views: 1889(1 vote) - The Power of Personal Branding: How to Improve Your Company’s Bottom Line - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Brenda BenceLet’s face it: There are never enough hours in the day to get everything done – especially when you’re running a business. So, focusing on a topic like personal branding may end up at the bottom of your “To Do List.” Just how important is personal branding to the success of your overall business ...
Views: 1889(2 votes) - How to write a resume for international job? - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Sandy DsouzaThe resumes for jobs in foreign countries need special attention. It is important to know the conventions, business terms and other cultural differences before you write the resume for such jobs. The basic purpose of the resume is to get you to the interview round. When you write the CV for any ...
Views: 1888(1 vote) - Medical Billing Specialists - Expected Salary and Job Description - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2013 from Nancy HigginsWhen it comes to choosing a career, perhaps the two most critical factors that help you decide in favor or against it are the nature of work and compensation. It's important that you find the work interesting and challenging enough to sustain over a long period of time. Equally important is ...
Views: 1886 - Why you shouldn’t Rely on your Willpower Alone - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2016 from Sylviane NuccioA house will only be as strong as its foundations. You need to remember this, next time you’re trying to rely on your willpower to manifest a positive change in your life. What is the foundation of that willpower of yours? Well, let me explain. Willpower acts on logic, and it works ...
Views: 1883(1 vote) - 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: 1879(2 votes) - 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: 1877(1 vote) - Free Resume Samples May Be Worth A Lot - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Sarika PeriwalThere may be the perception that free resume samples are worthless. There is this mistaken impression that something is free and therefore of no value. However this is untrue when you are talking about free resumes or free resume templates. Because from the sites that offer you this free service ...
Views: 1875(2 votes) - 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: 1873 - 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: 1872(7 votes) - Top MBA Colleges List for MBA in Architecture and Designing - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2012 from Radhika awasthiA profound knowledge of administration programs with that of architecture program is important for bringing forth the very best of architecture in to the company line. Whilst for your most component, architecture is really a mix of science and artwork, company pertains to bringing this artwork ...
Views: 1872 - 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: 1871(1 vote) - How much does a pharmacy technician earn? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2012 from Nancy HigginsAverage earning of a particular profession is perhaps one of the most important parameters that help you decide in favor of or against it. And why shouldn’t it be? Who wouldn’t like to take back home decent wages at the end of a hard day’s work? After all, money plays a vital role in shaping the ...
Views: 1870 - A Day in the Life of a Flight Attendant - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Joseph BelottiA day on the job. For a flight attendant that could mean...a trip to Paris...or an emergency landing. It can be fun, an adventure, or both...but is it work? I’ve found that working for a major airline this past year has been one of the hardest jobs I have ever had, and yet one of the most ...
Views: 1868 - Taking to the skies - 2011 Flight Attendant Career Outlook - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Michelle BryantAirlines have suffered through the economic downturn and the spike of oil prices that preceded the recession. With the economy and commercial aviation industry on the mend, what does this mean for those seeking a career as inflight safety professionals? A few years ago, airlines were ...
Views: 1868 - How To: Go Back to College - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2017 from Eileen O'ShanassyGoing back to school isn’t as easy as filing a college application and heading down to campus. In fact, recent studies have found that those who work over the age of 25 and attend school part-time drop out at a much higher rate than other students. However, if you’re on the rising trend of being ...
Views: 1866 - 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: 1860 - Career Choices: Deciding for Yourself - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2010 from Willie HortonOver the last year or so, I have spoken to a number of people who have found themselves at a crossroads in their careers through no fault of their own. Economic circumstances, being in the work place at the wrong time, employers using the excuse of the economic downturn to re-structure – have ...
Views: 1860(3 votes) - Stand Out In Your Medical Sales Job Interview - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Peggy McKeeWhat does it take to set yourself apart from the competition in the job interview process? Is it a killer resume, a brag book, a 30/60/90-day plan, a great LinkedIn profile, smooth interview skills, or how well you prepare for the interview? Yes, it’s all those things. AND, it’s more. It’s ...
Views: 1859 - 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: 1857 - Change Your Mind, Change Your Life - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from JOYCE SCHWARZGET A LIFE, NOT JUST ANOTHER JOB YES, you can change your life-- just create a vision and change your mind! With coaching, a great Vision Board and a new path lined up -- you can create the life of your dreams for you AND your family. Joyce Schwarz has worked with more than 10,000 people to ...
Views: 1856(3 votes) - How Can Career Coaching Help You? - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Peggy McKeeAs a medical sales recruiter, I spend a lot of time on the phone fielding inquiries from job seekers. Not only about specific jobs in medical sales, laboratory sales, imaging sales, biotech sales, clinical diagnostics sales, pathology sales, medical device sales, hospital equipment sales, ...
Views: 1855 - If You Need A Change In Your Job, Take The Help Of A Job Consultant - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2012 from john GrishamChoosing the right job is very essential for youngsters. Those who are fresh out of the college or those who are currently employed but seeking for a job change should look for better opportunities. The difficulty in going for a job search by yourself is that often it takes a considerable ...
Views: 1854 - The New Labor Economy - 4 Generations in the Workforce-6 Calls to Action You Can't Afford to Ignore - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Stephen FreyDRAMATIC CHANGE In the coming years, the workforce will undergo the most dramatic changes it has experienced in more than half a century. Understanding that people costs account for some 65 percent of corporate spending, and that workforce optimization has a direct impact on shareholder as well ...
Views: 1853(1 vote) - How Much More of this Economy Can We Take? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen GageHave you heard people talk about how slow business is right now? Read virtually any newspaper, watch newscasts, listen to commentaries and you likely have been exposed the “business is slow” conversations. Millions of people are holding daily conversations about how slow things are. On the other ...
Views: 1852(1 vote) - The Best Resume Tip for Medical Sales Jobs - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Peggy McKeeWhat’s the best way to show recruiters and hiring managers why they should consider you for a position? It has nothing to do with the interview…go back a step. It’s your resume. But many sales reps fail to understand exactly what recruiters and hiring managers are looking for when they scan ...
Views: 1851(1 vote) - 10 Blissful Reasons to Become a Coach This Year - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2012 from Sandy ForsterSo you’re thinking about becoming a coach? I know from experience being a coach will transform your life for the better on every level. When I first discovered coaching, I was over $100,000 in debt with a business that was going nowhere fast – and in just 3 years, my life totally ...
Views: 1850(10 votes) - Tips and Examples for Masters Dissertations Topics That Cannot Be Rejected - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Donna SantosAre you pulling your hair out because you can not select an interesting subject out of so many titles? Please do not the following tips and examples will help you in making your work easier. A common problem student is face in doing thesis is the choice of the title. Every student wants ...
Views: 1847 - DID YOU KNOW? - 10 Effective Job Search Tips - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2012 from Kris PlantrichHere is a list of not so common job search tips that you can use to your advantage to get noticed and be as productive as possible during your search. The important thing to remember is to conduct your job search like a job. Work at it every day, develop a plan and stick to it and don't forget ...
Views: 1845 - Why Pursue a Career in Medical Billing? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2013 from Nancy HigginsMedical billing professionals are health information technicians responsible for ensuring that healthcare facilities stay in business. In that respect, medical billing is one of the most important allied healthcare jobs because without good billers, the viability of a healthcare facility may ...
Views: 1842 - EFT Tap That Stress Away - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2015 from Suzanne ZachariaCan you literally use your fingers to stimulate your upper body and get rid of stress? Well, that is what we do with EFT, short for Emotional Freedom Techniques. We stimulate the upper body with the fingers whilst connecting to whatever is stressing us, and usually, the stress then goes away and ...
Views: 1840 - Fear is the reason why we may be stuck in our lives - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from Matthew ButcherWe could have been trying accomplish something great in order to move forwards in our lives but yet we always seem to hit a wall. It could seem that we are just really unlucky or cursed. For example we could have had several attempts in wanting to make it to the next level in a relationship ...
Views: 1838(1 vote) - Back To Work After Retirement? - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2008 from Mary Gormandy WhiteMany individuals are choosing to re-enter the workforce after retiring from their primary careers. Whether out of economic necessity, a desire to remain active, or to pursue alternate career paths, it's a fact that many individuals are staying in the workforce well past the traditional ...
Views: 1837 - ***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: 1834(3 votes) - Qualities of a Successful Accountant - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Sierra MillerSo you want to be an accountant? Successful accountants don’t only have the educational background to make it big but most also have a few qualities that should make him stand out from the rest. If you want to be a successful accountant, then make sure that you have the following abilities: ...
Views: 1834 - Informational Interviewing: A Job Seeker’s Secret Weapon – Part I - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Maria HebdaOne of the most powerful but underutilized strategies in finding a job is informational interviewing, the process of conducting highly focused conversations with professionals currently working in your field of interest in order to gather information about a job, company, field or industry. ...
Views: 1832 - Interview Tips on Job Interview Preparation from a Working Sales and Recruitment Manager - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Stephen CraineThese interview tips on how to prepare for sales job interviews can be the difference between success and failure. These job interview preparation tips come to you from an experienced sales manager with over two decades of sales recruitment experience. They will help you to prepare the evidence ...
Views: 1832(1 vote) - 8 Ways To Prepare For Furlough And Survive - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2019 from Madolyn KuoAccording to the news recently, nearly 350,000 federal employees were furloughed for 35 days due to the United States federal government shutdown starting on December 22, 2018. A job in the United States federal government is normally regarded as a good and reliable job. An official job, ...
Views: 1827 - Silver Projections - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2011 from David BarthSilver projections of the future are rosy. This is a precious metal that is used in 2,000 different industries and should be at a 10:1 ratio, compared to gold, according to some experts. Silver is not just a precious metal. It is also used in manufacturing. It is the highest in electrical and ...
Views: 1827 - Skills Needed To Become An ERP Consultant - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from Peter FilinovichLarge business and corporations usually employ a staff of ERP consultants. Before seeing what are the skills needed to become an ERP consultant are, let us see what an ERP consultant is. ERP or an Enterprise Resource Planning consultant is involved in the enterprise resource planning ...
Views: 1826 - 10 Traps to Avoid When Starting A New Job - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Alvah ParkerEveryone wants to start a new job on the right foot. Having a strategy for making your mark in the first few weeks is a great idea. Here are 10 traps that can undermine your efforts during your first couple of months on the job. 1. Going against the cultural norms before you've looked to ...
Views: 1823 - How to Get Noticed At Work - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2012 from Eduard EzeanuThe workplace can be a pretty competitive place in today's world. If you want to get ahead in your career, then it's important to get noticed at work. This is the first imperative requirement of career advancement. The reason many employees don't advance and they spend years in the same ...
Views: 1822 - Turnkey Business Packages Offer Many Advantages - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Cindy HartmanDownsizing, companies closing their doors, early retirement options and just wanting to leave the corporate world are reasons people choose to start their own business. In today’s economy, this is becoming an even more frequent choice. When weighing the options of business ownership, many ...
Views: 1821 - Re-inventing Yourself after a Lay-Off - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2011 from Joan Runnheim OlsonWere you recently down-sized and find yourself contemplating a career change? Reports indicate that on average, individuals change careers five or six times during their working life. While unemployment rates are at an all-time high, many folks are using this time to re-invent themselves. ...
Views: 1819(2 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: 1815(6 votes) - 7 Shortcuts To Turn On The Switch To Abundant Wealth & More Impact - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2016 from Rosemary Nonny Knight1. Decide That It Will Be So. You have bought into the lie about all the struggle that you must experience first before you are allowed to experience wealth in its fullness. You have sought to follow rules and you have decided that you are not yet good enough to be wealthy and so you have ...
Views: 1811 - 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 ...
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