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More and more business owners and job seekers are catching on to the idea and necessity of having a great, impactful Elevator Speech. After all of the thought and time creating them and practicing them, many people want to get more use out of them than simply waiting to meet someone new. Repurposing your elevator speech and extending your personal brand is a great idea. Here are some great uses for your Elevator Speech:

Sending a thank you letter is as important as interview preparation. But they’re tough to write, so people either tell themselves that not sending one doesn’t matter, or they procrastinate until it’s too late and almost pointless anyway. Anyone who tells themselves that foregoing a fundamental rule of etiquette doesn’t matter, not only taints themselves in the mind of the interviewer, but misses two additional opportunities to sell.

You worked for your company 10+ years. You have a resume somewhere, but you haven’t looked at it since the first day you joined the company. You really never needed one as you were promoted up the ranks of the organization. Since you’ve been doing the same kind of work in your profession for so ...

Before I begin delving into the salaries of interior designer, let me make one fact apparent. An interior designer and an interior decorator are two different professions. There are many people under the notion that they are one and the same and this is false. An interior designer does a lot more and has a lot more responsibility than an interior decorator. This is why interior designers make more money that an interior decorator. An interior decorator deals only with the ‘co

Everything You Need to Know About Attracting, Choosing, and Working With Recruiters (with lots of valuable information even if you’re not ONE RECRUITER, TWO RECRUITERS, THREE RECRUITERS, FOUR? It's not necessary for you to tell a recruiter how many firms you are working with, although the recruiter might ask you that question. It's your job search, and it's not always a good idea to put all your eggs in one basket, especially if you are unemployed or your employer knows you are looking.

“If you aim for a market you’ll miss the mark.” Whoever said that, I’m a believer. It’s no good looking over the shoulder at what strangers prefer before creating. True inspiration is the optimal motivator. Quality issues from there, and its purity taps the nerves of audience attraction. n ...

A Champion Agent can convey the six key rules that equate to professional value to any prospect or client. They are able to drive home the key points to raise their value to the prospect. 1. We don’t sell properties We are salespeople, but we are really selling something other than a property. What we really sell to the marketplace is our knowledge. Our knowledge is better and more complete than our competitor’s, which enables us to charge a higher fee for our service. Why is one Atto ey $500 an hour and another is only $100 an hour? It’s an hour for both.

You hate your job, but what specifically? Take this structured approach to get some clarity, and identify some action to take. It's unlikely you hate everything, there must be something that is good, and other elements that are ok. Step 1: Take some time (perhaps over the weekend) and put down ...

Waking up every day excited and happy to go to work has always been a goal for me. Some jobs were like that for me and others were not. I remember once literally dragging myself to my job because it was so stressful. It was easier for me to write this list when I thought about what I hated about that job.

The Psychological Benefits Of Pet Ownership By Dwight Bain, Nationally Certified Counselor & Certified Life Coach Loneliness is listed as one of the greatest problems facing people in this country because it decreases mood and robs motivation. Feeling disconnected can create an anxious mood, ...

Hobbies and particular pursuits are common worldwide. Luckily, nowadays we have the opportunity to pursue them more effectively than ever. Folks across the globe have turned their interest into a web business which makes money. Just about the most surprising aspects of internet site management is how simple it is to learn how to make a web site. Site owners are no longer bound to HTML editors or tedious FTP publishing if he or she need to add content. The current web delivers

"If I only knew what I was passionate about then I could figure out the ideal career for me!" Feeling this way is a frustrating place to be. It is hard to find work you are passionate about when you don't know WHAT you are passionate about. Often we feel numb under frustrating or forced ...

Elevator Speeches are becoming an important item in the toolkit of most people. It doesn’t matter if you are a job seeker, business person or gainfully employed professional, you need a powerful Elevator Speech (ES) to extend and support your personal brand. What you say and how you say it are equal parts to delivering an ES that will either cause people to take notice of you or go to sleep. Here are ten tips for ensuring that you have an ES that packs a punch:

It’s a Cubicle, not a Living Room: What to Bring to your Workspace (and what to leave at home) If you’re reading this article at work right now, stop – at least, momentarily. Take a minute to stretch your legs, stroll around the office, and, oh-so-discreetly, check out what your coworkers have displayed in their respective work areas. Notice anything interesting? As you glance from cubicle to cubicle, chances are that if you work in a typical office, you’ve just seen more than your fair share of knickknacks, trinkets and other signs of whimsy in the workplace.

He 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 the economy was seemingly still moving ahead full steam, and he felt reasonably assured that his leadership was on track, he ran head first into a firestorm. It was unexpected, unanticipated, and unlike anything he had ever experienced in his career. He was encouraged to leave his beloved agency.

There are lots of highly skilled, talented and hard working people sitting in companies and not getting what they deserve – either in terms of job advancement or financial or moral recognition. If you are one of them, here are 13 proven tips to raise your profile: 1. Find out what your boss expects from you and act accordingly. Many times managers do not give explicit information on their expectations. You just see from their reactions that they are unhappy with your work and still you don’t know the reason. Don’t be shy to initiate a conversation and ask what they want from you.

Henry Harrison Brown was born in Massachusetts in 1840, he had a varied career which included serving in the U.S Volunteers during the Civil War from August 1862 until October 1865, and he was also a teacher, jou alist and a lecturer for 17 years. Henry went onto become one of the elder statesmen of the new thought movement in the early part of the 20th century, and was also a Unitarian minister for 7 years. Brown was a visionary and some might say born before his time, as was demonstrated in the many books that he wrote.

I recently posted a question in various Linked In groups and posed the question “What are your Career goals for 2011?” Among the many things I heard about, a common theme among the job seekers was, of course, to get a job. It didn’t stop there. We’re not just looking for a job; we’re looking for more. I’d like to discuss some of the comments people made because I think these people are on the right track. Here are some of the things we’re looking for.

I'm sure you've heard about the Law of Attraction (LOA). It says that you attract to you things, people, opportunities and circumstances that match your distinct "energy vibration." Quantum physicists observe this in the laboratory and we can observe it in our lives. What the LOA means in everyday terms is that I get what I focus on. Wherever I focus my attention, I am giving energy. And so I attract it to me.

This bad boss is sometimes known as the “helicopter boss”. They seem to have nothing better to do than to lurk over your shoulder while you’re trying to get your work done. To add insult to this, they may nit-pick and even rework what you’ve done. It leaves you wondering why they hired you in the first place, if they can spend so much time hovering over your job rather than doing their own. There are a number of potential causes for this:

(Part 6 of 10) Napoleon Hill's best-selling business book of all time derived from the beliefs and actions of many of the richest and most successful people of the early 20th century offers eight steps to success: 1. Desire 2. Faith 3. Autosuggestion 4. Specialized knowledger

The bad news is, every loving relationship begins with baggage from the past. The good news is, no matter how far back that history of damaging baggage goes, it can be reworked and healed. We practice what we’ve learned, even if it means damaging our relationship or marriage. And crazy as it sounds, we pass that same dysfunctional communication onto our children, who then, guess what, pass it onto theirs. Our parents did the best they could with what they knew. So did we. But if it’s not working, why not let the buck stop with you?

Warning! I’m about to speak in code. We like to think of ourselves as: “not interested in making big money” or “not overly ambitious” or “focused more on life than work” or what? Being lazy is something we don’t like to admit to ourselves much less our own mother (who will love us no matter what except being lazy). We will substitute other words and rationalization for our behavior. You think we can’t tell but we can. You’re lazy and second to bad body odor, no one really wants to around that even if you’re charming. OK, maybe if you’re charming but only then.

A client recently sent me an email wishing me "a little magic in my day". Just accepting that thought into my heart allowed me to find some magic in that day. Unknown to my client he had sent his email on the first anniversary of my mother's passing. As I began my day, I had wondered if it would be a difficult day with lots of sad thoughts coming my way. The thought in this email allowed me to see things differently and what came... all-be-it with some sadness... were thoughts around the "magic" of her passing.

What causes management problems at work? Anything but a system Many management systems are anything but a system. These organizations are a collection of people, habits, different behaviors and expectations. Management is driven largely by exte al behavior (The bigger boss) and motivation (One's own). At work you often find too much competition between people which gets in the way of teamwork and collaboration. What causes the disconnect? Often it comes down to a confusion around what is expected.

According to the US Labor Department, the occupation of automotive engineering is categorized as a sub-specialty of mechanical engineering. If you have a keen interest in working with automobiles, you can consider becoming an automotive engineer. Automotive engineers are responsible for the design and manufacturing of a wide range of automobiles. The challenging part of the job is to develop improved designs for engines, transmission systems and suspension systems. Regardless

Meaningful and engaging work is the key to a profitable business. When people feel their work is meaningful the end result is a more productive office with a satisfied and fulfilled workforce. What do I mean by meaningful and engaging work? Here is a story to illustrate: There once was a traveler who jou eyed all over the globe in search of wisdom and enlightenment. In the midst of one village, he came upon a great deal of noise, dust, and commotion.

“To understand the magical nature of the mind is to acquire awesome power. It is to understand that at every moment of our lives, we have the power to accomplish everything we want.” Deepak Chopra We come this way but once. We can either tiptoe through life and hope that we get to death without being too badly bruised or we can live a full, complete life achieving our goals and realizing our wildest dreams.” Bob Proctor Thinking it Through

Choosing area of studies after 10 +2 is a million dollar task for the students, especially for those hailing from the arts background. Most of the times students from non- medical and medical background already have a plan to go for Engineering and Medical studies, but those unable to clear those competitive exams are very demoralized and take admission into the routine courses like B. Sc and B.A. However, professional studies are the demand of the time and these studies help

The strategic changes needed to bring out the best in your childre Recently I had dinner with my friends Bill and Nancy Palmer and the subject of school choice came up; mostly because at one time they had each of their five children in five different schools. If you think that schedule sounds ...

As a career coach and former High Tech manager, I’ve noticed that most people wind up in careers that are completely out of line with their college degrees or interests. When you ask people how they “chose” their careers, many of them answer with something very much like a track through the jungle. They didn’t know where they were going but moving forward was the direction they took. When I ask many college students what career they were headed towards I get two categories of answers: 1- I don’t know but I’ll figure it out 2- Something in my major (read: I don’t know).

Employee recognition Does this sound familiar? It’s a Friday and another day at the office. Today is employee recognition day. As usual once a month the department manager gathers the whole group for a one hour meeting. Employees come to the faceless conference room and await the monthly employee recognition celebration. A committee of managers and a human resources representative meet monthly to decide which employees will be given the award. The group selects 5 people around some subjective criteria and the award winners are announced in this team meeting.

We’ve all heard the staggering statistics regarding employee engagement – less than 25 percent of our workforce shows up on Monday morning excited about work. By the way, those statistics represent the optimistic viewpoint. Some say employee engagement could be as low as 19 to 11 percent.(1) Regardless of what number you land on, it means too many people are physically showing up for work, but leaving their best self at home.

Ahem, I would like to point out Oprah’s use of the term “Next Chapter”. Notice the similarities between that and Next Chapter: New Life (my coaching business name)? I’ve been seeing that term not only in reference to Oprah’s new TV channel but I’ve seen it on the side of busses around town and even ads in magazines. I think the ever so slight improvement in our economy has now got us thinking about that Next Chapter in our life. We are truly ready to turn the page on what and how things are going now and get on with what the Next Chapter brings.r

Life is meant to be experienced not embalmed. Ola Doner Perfection is a trifle dull. It is not the least of life's ironies that this, which we all aim at, is better not quite achieved. Somerset Maugham Don't take yourself so seriously. Learn to laugh at yourself and you'll always have someone to laugh with. Thinking It Through:r

I See Your Dream Job: Confessions of a Psychic Career Coach By Sue Frederick When I work with clients, I see their gifts and potentials; what they came here to do; the careers they would love; and where they should live. This information comes to me as photographic images and strong messages ...

You created the resume. You composed the cover letter. You bought the suit to dress for success. You applied for various job openings and now you wait. You wait for the phone to ring inviting you to interview. You wait to learn of job leads. Waiting…it’s a hard place to be in a ...

What would it mean to your business if…. Sales professionals had better conversations with prospects? Leaders had better conversations with clients? Managers had better conversations with their teams? Employees had better conversations with each other? It isn’t any secret that it makes bottom-line sense to have great conversationalists within your organization. Did you know: • Organizations who rate high on communication skills are up to 43% more productive than other companies (Hay Group)r

Ah, Spring! Time for renewal, regrowth, ReCareer. ReCareer? What’s that about? ReCareering is about finding authentic work in the second half of life. I decided to learn more about the process of recareering recently with Richard P. Johnson PhD, author of ReCareer, Finding Your Authentic Work along with a ReCareering assessment. We are still finding ourselves in the aftershock of the recession of 2008. People are continuing to look for work, create new opportunities and wait for momentum in the hiring cycle. We know some positions will return. Others will not.

Belief - a principle, proposition, idea, etc, accepted as true; opinion; convictio Limiting belief – A belief that is held either consciously or subconsciously that serves as an obstacle to manifesting and attracting what you want; something that you believe to be true about yourself (that really is not true) that prevents you from moving forward as you'd like.

Parenting Launch Sequence Successfully letting go of young adults By Dwight Bain, Nationally Certified Counselor & Certified Life Coach Parents are told to give their children "roots and wings" from the time they are born until it is time to leave the nest, some twenty years later. I ...

Why many teams don’t work well together Have you ever wondered why the team that you were on didn’t work very well together? Many teams originally were set up to fail. In sports, you build teams from individuals with best achievements. In business, we hear many times, the sports analogy applied but in most cases it couldn’t be farther from reality. In business, teams are seldom picked and mixed together based on the best individuals and their skills. Typically, people wind up on a team based on a range of factors.

Is this the color "the beach you are" reveals? Did you expect your beach to show up as white, tan, or black, and it showed up orange to others? What happened? Our "beach" shows up as who we are as a total being. Our presence is the whole of us... not just what we say. It is what we feel in our hearts at that moment. It includes what thoughts are on our minds... whether from yesterday or in the present or maybe in the future. And it includes how we are holding our bodies... slumped over or standing tall... and so much more!

With the beginning of the new school year quickly approaching, it might be time to start thinking about college and careers with your child, especially if he is in high school. It is never too early to start preparing for the future, and perhaps the first step to take is developing a resume. The majority of high school students applying for jobs or college do not have resumes to provide to employers or include in their applications. Therefore, having one completed and ready t

You 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 this decision for the right reasons? Making a career decision is a big life changer and it requires some quality think time from you.

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Headhunter is a generic term used to describe recruiters or executive search consultants, usually people searching for senior candidates or people 'really going after a candidate'. Some argue that a recruiter is for low lever jobs, a Headhunter for trained professionals and all Senior Management roles are handled by Executive Search firms. Whatever the case might be, these 20 tips apply universally to anyone approaching you to pre-screen you for a search assignment that they have got from their clients.

You've probably heard that phrase a million times. All through high school and college, "it'll look good on your resume" was a bonus to volunteer work, involvement in a sport, or leadership in an organization. Surprisingly, some of these things that you thought could only help you get a job, could end up hurting you. It's important to keep your resume as targeted as possible, and this may mean downplaying, or eliminating, certain activities. For example, let's say you spend your weekends reading to children.

Search engine optimization specialists will probably advise you about effective measures to help your optimization. Fortunately, the Internet home of thousands of tools to help you solve your problem area of the site. The following are the specific tools and SEO specialists commonly used and visited by many webmasters. Google Analytics - It is easy to use solution, which analyzes Internet traffic data. This is a free tool which monitors site activities, such as page views, hi

One essential means of discovering what it is you want to do with your career is to “Dream First." This is something I remind my career coaching clients of all the time. It sounds so simple, yet so few people allow themselves to sit down, relax, and give their minds the freedom to wander ...