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- Job Interview Advice: The Very Best Way to Stand Out - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2010 from Peggy McKeeCandidates always want to know the ONE thing they can do in the job interview that’s going to be the most impressive to the hiring manager. And there really is one answer. There are a lot of other pieces that go into a successful job interview, but the number one thing you can do in the ...
Views: 1439 - How to Handle Unusual Interview Situations - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Peggy McKeeOccasionally, candidates will get to the final interview and discover that the company has hired a third party to conduct the interview. Understandably, these interview situations make candidates a little more nervous….but I have a job interview strategy for you to handle this situation. To ...
Views: 1438 - The Gift of Divine Guidance - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Eva GregorySince the dawn of human kind we have been in contact with the spiritual realm. The truth is that we all have a direct connection to our Higher Self, Angels, Guides and the Divine; it is a natural ability given to all human beings. We are just physical extensions of the non-physical Source ...
Views: 1438 - Workplace Unhappiness 2: Nip Those Bad Feelings in the Bud; Boost Your Subjective Well Being - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2007 from David BohlIn a recent discussion on my REFLECTIONS blog, we explored the concept of SWB or Subjective Well Being - your current evaluation of your unhappiness in the workplace. We determined that while many outside factors are often to blame for that "defeated" feeling that so many people experience at ...
Views: 1438 - Job Interview Advice: Why You Need a Career Coach - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Peggy McKeeCareer coaching is sometimes thought of as a counseling session for “what do you want to be when you grow up?” That has its place, for sure, but career counseling is not career coaching. Career coaching works a lot like athletic coaching—it’s an experienced trainer standing behind you, helping ...
Views: 1436 - Job Interview Tip: Don’t Sabotage Your Interview By Making This Critical Mistake - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Peggy McKeeAs an interview coach, I always recommend that my clients bring a 30/60/90-day plan to their job interviews. This plan is a written outline for what they intend to do and achieve within the first 3 months on the job. It takes research and strategic thinking to put one together, and it’s a lot ...
Views: 1433 - Persistency is the Key to Success - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2007 from Kristen BirminghamIf at first you don't succeed, try try again" How truly accurate this motto is, especially when we step out of our comfort zone. Starting a new business comes with both excitement and reservation. How many times have you asked yourself the question, "Did I make the right decision?" Follow your ...
Views: 1433 - Planning helps ease long-distance job interview jitters - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Jeri Hird DutcherInterviewing for a new job can be stressful. If flying isn't your favorite pastime, boarding a plane to reach a job interview can magnify the stress of both circumstances until it feels as taut as an overstuffed suitcase. SeatExpert.com has a trick to help job seekers rest a little easier by ...
Views: 1432 - Scientology Volunteer Ministers Train Kolkata Nursing Students - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2007 from Linda WielandTo "nurse" means, "to bring up; to raise, by care, from a weak or invalid condition; to foster; to cherish." Nursing is clearly a profession dedicated to helping people, and one very deserving of assistance. And students at a nursing college in Kolkata got the help they needed this week at a ...
Views: 1427(1 vote) - 4 Easy Steps To High Impact Presenting - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Milly SonnemanBack in 7th grade, I learned a secret of high-impact presenting. The power of information layering. While tools and times have changed, the power of layers has stayed true. Here’s how it works. People like to see the big picture first. Simple, really. But, not necessarily commonly used. ...
Views: 1424(1 vote) - 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: 1424(3 votes) - Hang on, keep pedaling, and persevere in your job search - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2010 from Jeri Hird DutcherSuccess demands persistence. Napoleon Hill describes persistence as the combination of willpower and desire, but ruthless, cold-blooded, and other terms may come to mind when thinking of the uber-rich and ultra-successful, the Waltons, Gates, and Buffets of today. In Napoleon Hill's time, it was ...
Views: 1423 - Job Seekers: Here’s Your “Video Guide to Getting Hired” - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Peggy McKeeHere are links to 22 videos designed to guide you through the job search and interview process and give you your best chance for success. I’ve put them in order for you here, so that you can build your knowledge as you go and see how it all fits together. About Medical Sales If you’re ...
Views: 1422 - Top 5 RC Car Accessories - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2008 from gurpreet singhRC cars are one of the hottest hobbies going but to keep your vehicle in top condition you need to have a stock of standard equipment to maintain your car. There are also great RC car accessories that can add to the experience and get you up and running more easily. You don’t want to be ...
Views: 1422 - 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: 1418 - Powerful Leadership - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Jay BlockLEADERSHIP By Jay Block, IJCTC, CPRW “There are three types of leaders: Those who make things happen; those who watch things happen; and those who wonder what happened.” - Anonymous “Leadership is understanding people and involving them to help you do a job. That takes all ...
Views: 1418 - 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: 1415 - Top Internet Marketers Share How to Build a Six and Seven Figure Businesses - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2014 from Kathleen GageThe terrain of business, especially on the Internet, is changing faster than ever before. If you’re not up to speed on what’s going on, constantly learning and working with mentors who can show you to what is possible, you are likely to get left behind. Recently I had the opportunity to share ...
Views: 1414 - 5 simple things you can do to reginite your career - by Submitted on May 20, 2013 from Jennifer K"Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life." - Confucius Confucius stated the above at a time career options were limited and careers were built on simples needs. However, as time progressed, our basic needs have been altered towards complexity and our career ...
Views: 1413 - How Does LinkedIn Work? - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Peggy McKeeLinkedIn, a social networking site for professionals, is a large community of over 40 million users from all over the world. It allows people to interact with other individuals and maintain profile pages that contain their career-oriented information and contact details. The advantage of ...
Views: 1413(1 vote) - 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: 1413 - Neuroscience in a "Mechanistic" World By Jay W. Politi - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2012 from Jay PolitiNeuroscience in a “Mechanistic” World Posted by Jay W. Politi on January 8, 2011 Image via Wikipedia Over the past decade there have been huge advances in neuroscience and especially in the area of imaging. Advances in fMRI as well as other techniques for “looking” at the brain have ...
Views: 1413 - Enough BS about Teachers! - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Florence BernardYou know what? I am sick and tired to hear criticism about teachers and the state of education. And some of the comments and articles I am reading about the latest events in Wisconsin really make me mad. So here comes my two cents. First of all, let’s get something clear. The vast ...
Views: 1410 - 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: 1409(1 vote) - Your “Target Company List” Builds Focus, Momentum and Productivity - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Ford MyersWhen you’re in a job search, it’s important to be crystal clear about the kinds of companies you’d like to work for. Once you have gained this clarity, you’ll want to research and identify the names of the companies that meet your search criteria. Your goal will be to “infiltrate” these ...
Views: 1407 - Interior designer sell more in recession - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Josh BrunsonIf you’re an interior designer, you’re probably experiencing some difficulty in these times. The good news is there are ways to get the most out of your relationships with your clients’ interior design nyc. I have outlined 10 things you can do to help you make more money in this ...
Views: 1406 - 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: 1405 - Business Coaching: How to Conduct Meaningful Exit Interviews - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinDo you ever wonder why your top employees are leaving you? Do you want to know what you could have done to convince them to stay with you instead? Well, a good exit interview can give you the answer to these questions. On the part of employees, exit interviews are often the last serious form ...
Views: 1404 - Advantages Of Business Networking For Women - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Cathy Holloway Hill,We are very familiar with the term “Good Old Boy Network”. This is an exclusive network of business men that will do whatever it takes to pull their “exclusive members” up into the upper echelon of executive management. This is one of the most important reasons why women should make it part of ...
Views: 1401 - Simple Job Interview Etiquette that Means a Lot - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinIf you are currently searching for a job, you must have searched the internet for tips on how you can have a successful job interview. It is also likely that you have read various materials regarding the important job interview etiquette. Most of the elements of proper etiquette during job ...
Views: 1401 - Coach Training - 15 Criteria on Choosing the Right Coach Training For You - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Erika KalmarIn case you decide to enrol in coach training, the next challenge is surely how to choose the right one. Because let's face it, a serious training program will not be a dirt cheap investment. And in return for your money, you want to make sure that you are getting what you expected. There are ...
Views: 1399(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: 1396(1 vote) - Become A Professional Interviewee - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2013 from Danielle Dayriesyour work style and personality for the job opening. They are not looking for specific answers, rather to tap into your personality and identify your characteristics. Human Resource Managers take a great deal of time developing interview questions and techniques to successfully complete this ...
Views: 1395 - What’s the best source of information for the 30/60/90-day plan? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Peggy McKeeA 30-60-90-day plan is an outline of what you intend to do in your first 3 months on the job. It’s a goal-setting document that shows you understand the job and you know what it takes to be successful at it. It covers everything from your training to your initial efforts to grow the business. ...
Views: 1395(1 vote) - Career Change Dynamics for the Mature and Restless - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Hyacinth Gooden-BaileyMultiple careers are increasingly the norm in the working world, from necessity or from finding that you have multiple talents to share. I am saying this to say that you don’t have to be one-tracked about your choice of which career to follow, if you have the talents, time, energy and relevant ...
Views: 1393 - Free SEO Tips: Technology of Link Building For New Site Owners - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from jupiter martinAll the benefits of SEO began as a novice in this field. Launching your own web site can be an exciting event for many people and business owners. However, this excitement can eventually make a big disappointment when the owner discovers the sad truth that the site is to get little or no traffic ...
Views: 1388 - *** Creating Your Career Transition Binder - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from Ford MyersIf you’re in job search mode, you should create a binder – your very own Career Transition Binder. I’ve found that there are two types of job seekers: those who create a binder to keep track of all their networking, interviewing, career documents, lists, and contacts in one place – and those who ...
Views: 1387(2 votes) - Belonging - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2012 from Cory KempHave you found what you want? I ask clients this question at the end of each coaching session, making sure that loose ends are addressed before we part. The client’s job is to show up, be ready to work and ask for what they need. Many clients get edgy around that asking part, preferring ...
Views: 1386 - Following Up After Your Job Interview: A Step-By-Step Strategy - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Peggy McKeeIn the best possible world of job interviews, you asked about how well you did and what the next steps are during your conversation with the hiring manager and you got a clear answer on when a decision would be made and what to expect. But, maybe you didn’t ask, or maybe they put you off and ...
Views: 1379(1 vote) - 5 Truths About Administrative Interview Questions - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryBasically, in every professional job position there are different interview questions. If you are applying for an administrative position, you should be aware that there is a long list of possible administrative interview questions. Administrative interview questions are sorted into different ...
Views: 1376(1 vote) - ALIGNING YOUR LIFE DESIGN WITH YOUR LIFE PURPOSE - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Cari MurphyAligning Your Life Design with Your Life Purpose As we consciously begin to recognize our role in being the interior designers of our own lives, we can consciously choose to design them in a very focused, integral (body, mind and spirit) way. Consciously designing our lives in this way can ...
Views: 1374(1 vote) - Are You an Effective Multitasker? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Marshall BrownSome people swear by the efficiency of multitasking. Recently, however, some suggest that, not only is multitasking inefficient, it’s counterproductive. Whatever theory you ascribe to, humans seem “wired” to try to accomplish multiple tasks—ever since that first, Type “A” cave-dweller tossed a ...
Views: 1370 - Setting Goals For Getting Your Dream Job - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2008 from Adrian LoncarovichAre you miserable at work? Well, you're not alone. According to a 2007 survey conducted by The Conference Board, less than half of all Americans are happy with their jobs. For young adults below the age of 25, the numbers are even more striking: only two out of five people in this age group are ...
Views: 1368 - Differentiate Yourself - How to Stand Out In the Crowd of Job Seekers - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Kathleen BlakeIn today’s competitive job market it is important to know how to stand out in the crowd. While it is difficult to find an accurate statistic on just how many job seekers there are for any given position, most recruiters and hiring managers will tell you that they receive 10’s if not 100’s of ...
Views: 1365(1 vote) - A Word About Coaching - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Barbara WulfThe field of Professional/Personal Coaching has seen rapid career growth in the past 20 years. I should know, I am a coach! I was not born into the profession nor did not aspire to be a coach as I selected a major in college. The career path was nonexistent, but evolved, as so many new career ...
Views: 1365 - Authenticity - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Gregg OliverAll of the components of the engagement stance are important, but if you miss out on authenticity, you will have a hard time establishing credibility. When someone you speak with lacks authenticity, it feels manipulative, even if there is no evidence of manipulation. Think of a time when you ...
Views: 1365 - Dear Career Coach-- I Need a Job! - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Peggy McKeeDear Career Coach: I’ve been out of work for a while, and it seems that it’s getting harder to get an interview. I keep applying for every job I can find, but I’m not getting any response. I think that my unemployment is hurting my chances, and it’s getting worse the longer it goes. What ...
Views: 1365 - How to apply for a job quickly - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Jeri Hird DutcherIf you are one of the many students flocking back to colleges and universities this week, you may need a part-time job to support your social life. It's likely you will happen on to a job you want to apply for, and the deadline is very close. Like today. The trick is not to assume you can't get ...
Views: 1364 - Job Search: Holiday Dead Zones for Job Seekers - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Dorothy Tannahill-MoranWith November and the upcoming holidays in the air, the turf changes for hiring that can be either problematic for job seekers, or an opportunity. As a job seeker you will do much better during this season if you are prepared ahead of time for how the business environment is likely to ...
Views: 1364(1 vote) - Preceptorships: How Do I Get One? - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Peggy McKeePreceptorships, also known as job shadowing, are a great solution for people who want to transition into a new industry or career (and for new graduates, too). They are fantastically enriching experiences that make you a stronger candidate in the job search, plus they give you a legitimate way ...
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