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- Magicians - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2008 from Bhisham ChanderSince the beginning of times, human beings have a fascination for the unknown. For instance, our primitive ancestors worshipped lightning and thunder. Some of that secret admiration still remains inside us, and that is the reason why we feel an attraction for magicians. From little kids’ ...
Views: 831 - Trucking Jobs – Daily Fresh - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2008 from Oswald EppersTrucking jobs are very attractive, even for drivers with little experience. They have been and probably always will be the highest paid entry-level jobs that a person can get. Most truckers already make an average of $35,000 in their first year out on the road. After a few years out, those same ...
Views: 1237 - Golf Instruction - The Right Way To Get Your Game Going - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from Bhisham ChanderUnless you are born a natural golf player, you will need golf instruction if you expect to improve your game. Employing a professional golf pro can help you target the weaknesses in your swing and diagnose your hooks. A professional golfer will be able to share with you some of the secrets of ...
Views: 816 - Book Review: 48 Days to the Work You Love - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Career Coaching. Career Coaching focuses on the needs of individuals to find fulfillment and satisfaction in their career. Many of us try to improve our lives by improving or changing careers. Gwen Jewett is the Official Guide to ...
Views: 1051 - Book Review: Do What You Love - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Career Coaching. Career Coaching focuses on the needs of individuals to find fulfillment and satisfaction in their career. Many of us try to improve our lives by improving or changing careers. Gwen Jewett is the Official Guide to ...
Views: 853 - Book Review: Rich Dad's Before You Quit Your Job - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Career Coaching. Career Coaching focuses on the needs of individuals to find fulfillment and satisfaction in their career. Many of us try to improve our lives by improving or changing careers. Gwen Jewett is the Official Guide to ...
Views: 961 - Book Review: What Color Is Your Parachute? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Career Coaching. Career Coaching focuses on the needs of individuals to find fulfillment and satisfaction in their career. Many of us try to improve our lives by improving or changing careers. Gwen Jewett is the Official Guide to ...
Views: 1537 - Book Review: Do What You Are - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Career Coaching. Career Coaching focuses on the needs of individuals to find fulfillment and satisfaction in their career. Many of us try to improve our lives by improving or changing careers. Gwen Jewett is the Official Guide to ...
Views: 997 - Wait! Just One More Thing...Then A Career Change - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from Leanna FredrichOne of the beliefs that I see often in my Life Coaching business is the belief that, "I need to know more before I make a career change." It is such a convenient belief because it can keep you stuck in your comfort zone of inaction forever. This belief comes from a place of fear. Fear that ...
Views: 1104 - Being A Member At A Golf Course Has Its Advantages And Benefits - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from charan santraJoining a golf club has many advantages and benefits, compared to playing at different golf clubs. Let’s take a look at some of the benefits and reasons to join a local country club. (1) Most golf clubs, if not all golf clubs have a handicap tracking system, to keep track of your scores. You ...
Views: 651 - A Support Coach Will Bring Out The Winner In You - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Shauna BelknapIn a movie, The Legend of Bagger Vance, a caddy (played by Will Smith) coaches a skilled golfer (played by Matt Damon) to perform well above his capability. The golfer knew how to swing a golf club, and the entire town of Savannah was behind him, but he needed the perspective and guidance of a ...
Views: 986 - Definition: Career Planning Advice - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteClarify Your Vision It can be difficult to find your way in the world if you don't have a definite vision of what it is that you want out of life. Creating a unique vision for your life isn't always easy, however; with all of the stimuli and imagery that is commonly encountered every day you ...
Views: 2519 - Definition: How To Quit Your Job - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteBurning Bridges Turning in your resignation is not always easy. Even if you hate your job, hate your boss and can not wait to start that new exciting job or perhaps you have an inkling that you are about to be fired, it can be very difficult to resign tactfully and gracefully.On top of that you ...
Views: 791 - Definition: Online Career Advice - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteCareer Advice How do you find an ideal career that is just right for you? Many times, people tend to drift into careers that probably their parents decide for them. As long as it is what you can do better and are comfortable with, there are no problems in going for it. But, if that is not the ...
Views: 859 - Camping - Fun And Adventure - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2008 from Bhisham ChanderCamping for most people means a tent and sleeping on a mat on the ground. If that doesn't really appeal to you, then camping in an RV is what you need. It is the ultimate camping adventure. RV's come in many sizes and shapes. They start with campers that fit in the back of a pickup truck. ...
Views: 1039 - Definition: Find a New Job - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteJob hunting or job seeking is the act of looking for employment, due to unemployment or discontent with a current position. The immediate goal of job seeking is usually to obtain a job interview with an employer which may lead to getting hired. The job hunter or seeker typically first looks for ...
Views: 828 - Definition: Career Pursuing - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteCareer is a term defined by the Oxford English Dictionary as an individual's "course or progress through life (or a distinct portion of life)". It usually is considered to pertain to remunerative work (and sometimes also formal education). A career is traditionally seen as a course of ...
Views: 997 - Doing, Doing, Done! - Finishing That Big Project - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2008 from Julie CohenBig projects are daunting, whether it's a strategic plan, a screenplay, a new business plan or a book. Although you want to complete it, you find that things prevent you from attaining the goal - getting it done. During a large project it's easy to become distracted. Procrastination sets in, ...
Views: 1275 - Career Tune-up: Maintaining Your Professional Path - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2008 from Julie CohenAs 2008 begins, it’s the perfect opportunity for a Career Tune-up. The New Year provides a natural time to evaluate how your career progressed over the past year and to determine what you want for the year ahead. Investing time in assessment and planning will enable you to have a greater ...
Views: 1291 - The Opportunity Of Conflict - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2008 from Julie CohenYou’ve been working very hard on a new project. You’re counting on everyone to get their pieces in, on time, and to standard. However, you dread getting John’s project. Every time you receive something from him, it’s laden with typos, it doesn’t make a lot of sense, ...
Views: 1330 - Networking Is Not A Dirty Word - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2008 from Julie CohenYou walk into a room filled with people. You look left. You look right. All you see are dozens of people wearing “Hi, My Name is ____” badges. You panic. You want to run and hide. “I don’t want to make small talk with these strangers,” you cry to yourself. But alas, ...
Views: 1472 - Do You Feel Paralyzed When Considering A Career Change? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2008 from Leanna FredrichSomewhere in the sky there must be a rule written in big, bold letters..."Thou Must Not Make Mistakes After Age 30!!" Most of my client's are on at least their second career and many of them are terrified of making a mistake when choosing a career they are passionate about. They have huge ...
Views: 1172 - 5 Critical Mistakes Most Consultants And Coaches Make - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2008 from Lorrie Morgan-FerreroThink you have what it takes to be a consultant or a coach? I wasn’t so sure I knew when I first started in 1999. All I knew was I desperately wanted to work from home to raise my two sons after my divorce. It took a lot of trial and error to get to the stabile and profitable business I am ...
Views: 907 - Creating Professional Fulfilment - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2008 from Gina GardinerI read a survey recently which stated that over 50% of people were dissatisfied with their job for one reason or another. That’s a significant amount of dissatisfaction. At a personal level that is a huge shame. At an organizational level it is a performance and economic disaster. The ...
Views: 1186 - Path Of Least Resistance? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2008 from Catherine JewellI’m recently married and finishing up a massive remodeling project in my new home. The laundry room came together after three shopping trips. We chose ready-made cabinets and a composite countertop we could cut to fit. It looks great and is also the least costly solution. In my corporate ...
Views: 896 - How Moms Re-entering The Work Force Can Find The Job Of Their Dreams - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2008 from FSB AuthorsIf you are one of the many women in the U.S. thinking about returning to the workforce after taking time out to start a family, you might feel a bit lost. Technology has changed, your field may have shifted, and your priorities may be different now that you have little ones at home. The ...
Views: 678 - The Top 10 Beliefs Stopping You from A Career Change That You Are Passionate About! - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2008 from Leanna Fredrich1.I don't trust myself to choose the RIGHT business or career. The fear of making the wrong choice can freeze you into inaction. So often we put a lot of pressure on ourselves to have THIS career choice be the perfect one. Give yourself a break! If you are following your heart and your ...
Views: 1282 - Determining Coin Values - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2008 from Navdeep KaurFactors that Influence the Value of Collectible Coins If you are interested in collecting coins, it’s important to be able to have a rough idea of how much coins are worth. Knowing how coin values are determined will enable you to find good deals, and ensure that you don’t get cheated into ...
Views: 867 - Career Counseling For Change: Five Important Keys To A Successful Direction And Transition - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Dr. William MorganAre you unsatisfied with your career and want to make a change? Do you feel like you are not achieving your full career potential? Do you want to make a change, but want to make sure it is the right career this time? Don’t know what you want to do, but know its not what you do now? People ...
Views: 1082 - Are You Off-Path? - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2008 from Sue FrederickPS – We’re downsizing and won’t be needing you anymore. Have a great Year! Did you know that you arrived on earth with a built-in GPS device embedded inside of you? You programmed it before you were born. It contains all the directions you’ll ever need in this lifetime. It’s designed to get ...
Views: 1247 - "What To Do When You Grow Up" - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2008 from Leslie GailHave you ever felt trapped in a job that was less than exciting? Did you absolutely live for the weekends? Did you feel a sense of hopelessness that you would never get the opportunity to explore other options? I constantly come across people that are miserable and unhappy with their current ...
Views: 1060 - A New Year, A New Career: How To Land Your Dream Job - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2008 from Patricia DorchThe New Year is one of life’s most exciting times. It’s a time to plan your job search strategy: the type of position, salary, and cultural environment that’s the right fit for you. The best way to start is to address who, what, when, where and why in your Job Search Plan. Here are some ...
Views: 981 - The Importance Of Focus - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2008 from Sam Oliver,There are many distractions in the world. This would be a good day for you to focus. Focus on your needs, as well as, the needs of others. Keep the needs of yourself and the needs of the self in balance. You will notice that you and others have this need to keep life in balance. There is a ...
Views: 1419 - A Career Transition Strategy Guaranteed To Help You Find Work You Love In 48 Days - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2008 from Ramon DeesWith the new year setting in, people everywhere are considering their new year’s resolutions and goals as we start afresh. According to a 2007 Harris Interactive survey, only 42% of American workers consider themselves ‘very satisfied’ with their jobs. As much as 58% of employees have some ...
Views: 708 - The Importance Of The Thank You Letter - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2008 from Erin KennedyThe Thank You letter: a little-known job search jewel: I've been asked many, many times, "Do I really need to send a Thank You letter to the employer?"... and the answer is always, "Yes! Yes! Yes!” Okay, so I am a bit anal about Thank You letters. I know that-- especially after a ...
Views: 1398 - Networking... The #1 Way To Get A JOB! - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2008 from Erin KennedyA friend of mine recently asked me what was the hardest part of job search for most people. The answer? NETWORKING. Networking can be as unnerving as standing up in front of an audience for some people. Of course you have others, like most of my sales clients, who can get up in front of anyone ...
Views: 1141 - Gender And Culture - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2008 from Glynis Ross-MunroContents: 1. The high cost to both women and organizations, when women do not ask for what they want. (Even young, highly educated and assertive women do this.) 2. Building trust and understanding between people from individualist cultures (USA, Canada, Western European cultures) and ...
Views: 1621 - Are You A New Manager? - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2008 from Pat BrillCongratulations…you are moving forward in your career. Managing employees will be challenging and rewarding, and to be successful in your new role you will need to be willing to learn. You first thought in stepping into your new role is that you have to prove yourself. Since you are ...
Views: 1056 - What Career Matches Your Personality? - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2008 from Joel EngelDoes your writing follow the copybook model taught in school? Do you write letters that resemble numbers? Do you always connect your letters? Then you can become an excellent accountant, bookkeeper or cost estimator! Discover the perfect career for you through the secrets of your ...
Views: 1033 - Career Move - From Shelf Filler To Manager - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2008 from Gina GardinerAre you in a dead end job? Are you fed up with low pay and long hours? Are you bored and want to do something more interesting? Do you want to be the person telling others what to do rather than being the one taking orders? You can make it happen! if you are determined enough. Consider the ...
Views: 1052 - What Career Matches Your Personality? - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2007 from Joel EngelDoes your writing follow the copybook model taught in school? Do you write letters that resemble numbers? Do you always connect your letters? Then you can become an excellent accountant, bookkeeper or cost estimator! Discover the perfect career for you through the secrets of your ...
Views: 829 - The Power Of Stories - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2007 from Annetta WilsonThe Power of Stories We can count on certain things when groups of people get together. It doesn’t matter if it’s a business gathering, family gathering or a party with friends. Someone is going to tell stories. Those stories usually recount good times from the past, triumphs ...
Views: 673 - Perfect Endings - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2007 from Shawn Driscoll“With your spirit open and unconstricted, look at things from a high point of view.”—Miyamato Musashi December is a time of endings. We wrap up another full year of our lives and start to lift our gaze to the next one. One of the traditions I really enjoy this time of year are ...
Views: 826 - Make A Fresh Start In The New Year - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2007 from Deborah Brown-Volkman, PCCAre you caught up in the day to day doldrums of your career? The New Year is here. This means, it’s a perfect time to complete the previous year and start fresh. If you haven’t been passionate about your career in a while, capitalize on this time of the year to begin again. If you’ve lost your ...
Views: 1494 - Interview Technique - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2007 from Gina GardinerAre you just about to leave university? You are just setting out in the job market? You have a number of hurdles to get over before you have the job you have been dreaming of. You find the thought of an interview daunting. You want to make a good impression and succeed! Creating a good ...
Views: 1006 - Clear And Empowering Conversations - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2007 from Means DavisLast month we looked at four things that we could add to communication to have it be more effective in producing the results we seek: 1. Clarity in the message 2. Being conscious of the other person’s situation(s) 3. Listening for what will make a difference in moving the conversation ...
Views: 1178 - Owner Of www.zenhabits.net Spills The Beans... - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2007 from Andrew RondeauLeo, you own and manage one of the most read blogs on the internet, www.zenhabits.net However, I would like to start at the beginning, if I can, tell us how you career started? My career as a blogger started in January this year (2007) when I decided to do a blog about some of the things I've ...
Views: 1741 - Freelance Programming - Considerations For Getting Started - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2007 from Ken DancekUsually, when a student or prospective computer programmer envisions working in the field, they think of working for a company, the government, or some other formal entity as a direct employee, enjoying the perceived security and benefits of working for an established entity. For some, working ...
Views: 3319 - WORK AS A PLACE OF POWER - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2010 from Ann VaninoEach day the world is at work. Work is a means of survival. Your income pays for food, shelter, and other necessities. Work is also a place of power where you have a wealth of opportunities to increase your self-knowledge and self-esteem. At work, you can grow by embracing the lessons about ...
Views: 1230(1 vote) - Do You Want To Change Your Career ? Don't Do It Alone. - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2007 from Ebru UluferDuring the journey from a job that you hate to finding the work that you love, you will need lots of guidance, support, motivation and encouragement. Most of us fail to create our dream life because of trying to do it alone. Interruptions, setbacks, and fears are part of every journey and they ...
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