Career Development Articles

I know what it feels like to be trapped in a career. You dread going to work, but believe you have no options. You dream of greater things, but don’t know or don’t believe you can get them. You feel hopeless, powerless, and alone. What’s missing is the bigger picture of where you are headed. Without a destination, you are like a leaf on a tree going where the wind takes you, rather than being the tree that stands strong despite the weather. A destination helps you weather the storm. In addition, you aren’t trapped in the day to day anymore because you know where you are headed.

In an overcrowded marketplace, everyone is looking for a way to get noticed. I think one of the great paradoxes we’re all living with (and through) is that the more connected we become the more difficult it is to be heard. You could try and get noticed by putting on a show. And some take that route. You could give yourself a catchy ‘persona’—and there are plenty of self anointed Diva’s, Gurus, Czars and Queens out there to be sure! And, to a degree, these tactics work. If done right, they can be fun. But, if done wrong, you risk becoming an inside joke.

When I attend networking events, participate in seminars, read newsletters and other periodicals, I always feel that my time has been well spent if I take away just one new idea that I can implement immediately or that pushes me to think outside my comfort zone. Maybe you are shaking your head and saying my expectations are too low but I have come to learn that as with most things, it is quality not quantity that matters most. This month I’d like to share some of my pithier blog posts and tweets.

We all have some type of value assigned to us based on how others perceive us. Whether we buy into these perceptions or not depends on if we are intrinsically or extrinsically motivated. For those who are intrinsically motivated their personal value is internally defined. It is unwavering in the face of other’s opinions. For those who are extrinsically motivated, they try desperately to navigate the landscape of public opinion, which can sometimes be quite demoralizing. How persons can devalue others

rnMight as well have no head without them.rnThe 7 Skills You Need to Pick-Up to be Successful. There are many skills in the world that you can learn to be successful, and without them, you won't. They can be anything from speaking and writing to leadership and strategy. But when you boil them down. There are 7 that are more important than all others. They are fundamental because they entail both maintaining and maximizing the mind and body. And creating abilities you can leve

Accounting is the life of any business, without which it is difficult to get financial information which enables the stakeholders and management to take appropriate decisions, the whole exercise involves recording analyising expenses and income and to find out how healthy the business is in terms of profit generated over a fiscal year, hence a reliable MIS reporting system is indeed required to extract information from the accounting department of any organisation , computeri

During one of the interviews I made for my book Passion Pays: how to make a living from your passions... and change the world too, Rick Mathews, songwriter in L.A. made a statement about his industry: you get 95% rejection. It made me think that all other people I had interviewed made the same point, albeit in their own way. If you are also in professional services, self-employed, or merely working towards a vision, you will understand that you are in the rejection industry (it's all a game!).

As they prepare to take off, there are so many things that a pilot needs. Only a pilot shop is a place that a pilot can find everything. The first step is getting your pilots license which requires training and schooling. One of the best things a student pilot can have are books. Not just the course syllabus, but books about the history of aviation, the mechanics of the aircraft, books on how to read symbols and aeronautical charts and safety regulations. Knowledge is power a

Negotiating flexible work such as reduced hours, a shift in schedule or an opportunity to work from home could lead to less stress and more time for your family or other personal pursuits. Unfortunately, not all companies have policies or practices in place to support working with flexibility. Further, even companies that do have accommodating policies and practices often give individual managers discretion in granting schedule change requests. Therefore, you must be prepared

The Staff Selection Commission of India will be conducting SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination 2012 during the third or fourth week of June 2012. Every year, SSC holds this examination with the aim of recruiting eligible candidates in various non-gazette and non-technical positions across different government departments in India. The Staff Selection Commission also conducts SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam for selecting and hiring qualified candidates across diff

The first time I met Anita O’Donovan, I made the terrible mistake of telling my friends in Swahili that she has lovely hair. Hours later, Anita came and thanked me for the compliment in Swahili leaving me in utter shock. I could have bet my mortgage (If I had one!) that Anita is anything but Kenyan. An experience that she confesses that she has come across so many times. Getting to know the Marketing Manager of Thackray Museum in Leeds has been such an inspiration to myself

What do I perceive to be some of the more lucrative jobs? Here are two: Selling Into the Government - selling into the government is an entirely different beast and not many sales representatives can do so. Government sales representatives, regardless of what they are selling are put through very heavy scrutiny from their potential buyers. This type of selling gets so mentally taxing that not many wish to or are able to stay at their respective sales jobs and venture into selling to corporate clients.

Are you happy in your career or just going through the motions? Do you know it’s time to act, but you don’t want to? Are you pushing yourself to do more, and be more, or are you too comfortable being comfortable? Making a change in your career involves work, and not everyone likes to do work. Whether it’s a new job, a new career, or a new way of dealing with a problem at work, challenging situations do not change without your active participation.

According to a survey by Customer Care Alliance (CCA), only 16% of customers felt satisfied by the service received when they had complaints, despite efforts by the company to improve customer relations. Further, 73% were so unhappy with their encounter with a company when they had complaints that they experienced ‘customer rage’, a term coined by CCA.

Philippians 2:8-9 "And in human form he obediently humbled himself even further by dying a criminals’ death on a cross. Because of this, God raised him up to the heights of heaven and gave him a name that is above every other name" The process of being obedient is not always easy. There are many obstacles and barriers that can get us sidetracked along the way. We have fears. We have temptations. We face things every day that keep us from doing what God wants us to do. Sometimes it is the self talk when we tell ourselves that we are really not able or we don’t really want to.

This is a tough time to be looking for a job. Many of my career success coaching clients are having difficulty getting interviews let alone landing a job. However, I heard a story not too long ago about a new MBA from NYU who got five job offers. He did it by creating unique resumes especially tailored to the job for which he was applying. This takes work, but in this fellow's case, the hard work paid off. In the old days -- before computers -- creating unique resumes for every job for which you apply would have involved a mega amount of work. In the digital age, it's a lot easier.

Many successful careers start with a sound plan and in almost all instances these plans incorporate a good education to back up the desire. Event management is no exception. While it’s true that it is mostly a hands-on job and one that is greatly fueled by opportunities and years of experience, formal education is necessary if you want to increase your chances of succeeding. Courses like event management diploma or certificate can make all the difference without entailing m

It is vital for a candidate to score high marks during the SSC Recruitment 2012 despite which category they fall under since each has been noted to gather high competitiveness in recent years. In the past some categories were favored by being allowed to score less point yet still be able to secure government jobs but even these categories have been noted to gather high competition and are increasingly requiring candidates to score higher marks for SSC jobs. It is vital for ea

Pretend You Charge By The Hour Or, If You're Good, You Can Get Taken Advantage Of Many sales people fail to understand just how valuable their time is and because of this, many lack even average time management skills.

So, you're interviewing with a small business and it comes time to discuss your compensation package. How are you supposed to know your value on the open job market? In all actuality, that's very hard to know, because human beings naturally value their own worth much higher than the market is paying. Think of it this way: your favorite shirt may be worth $100. You have worn the shirt 10 times, yet you would not sell it for the paltry-seeming sum of $120. To someone else, it's a nice shirt, but there are other shirts out there. Make sense?

Many times, as we get older, we begin to feel our bones and muscles ache sometimes for no reason except for the fact that our body is getting older. Or it may not be that we are old at all, but we may have done something to strain our bodies and we are feeling that pain the next day. However, no matter what we begin to feel, no matter what pains we have or what issues we are dealing with in our health, we still have something to be grateful for. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 “Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.”

The quest for better productivity surrounds us in articles, videos and countless smartphone apps. Yet, for all that content and technological power, it can still prove an elusive goal for many people. As it turns out, there are a lot of things that reduce your overall productivity that apps, articles and videos aren’t well equipped to help you manage. Keep reading and we’ll cover three of the most common ones. Overscheduling There’s a famous scene in the movie Glengarry

We all can look back on yesterday or the day before and find things we wished we would have done or not done. We can think about things we should have said or not said. We can decide if we had a productive day or not. We can review the day and see if we accomplished things in our life and if we were on track for what God wanted us to do.

You can become self confident by doing three things. First, choose optimism. Believe in your heart of hearts that today will be better than yesterday, and that tomorrow will be better than today. Second, face your fears and act. Procrastination and inaction feed fear and rob you of self confidence. Action cures fear. Third, surround yourself with positive people. Don't let the naysayers into your life. Hang around with people who are positive about themselves, their careers and life in general. Fear can -- and will -- paralyze you.

When you are in a situation that has you wondering if you need a reg D attorney, chances are that you do. The regulation D exemptions for being able to avoid filing with the SEC when a small business wants to sell securities to raise funds are very complicated. If you're not highly experienced with every step required, you should not try to handle the work yourself, as it's crucial that you hire a legal professional who is well versed in the work needed for your individual si

Social Networking is an every day phenomenon. People are participating on social networking web sites by the millions and interacting with like minded people, strangers, friends, colleagues, past friends and just about anyone. These specific sites can bring you a huge influx of people whom you can discuss and share information and ask questions without being intimidated on either side. It has already created wonders for millions of users and will surely create one for you.

The job of education administrators is to provide instructional leadership at different educational institutions and organizations. These administrators perform their tasks not only in universities and colleges, but they are also hired by businesses, museums and correctional facilities among others. At these organizations, education administrators’ job is to assist the organization in making policies for various educational programs. It is the administrators’ responsibili

“I’d like an office with a view. I’d like a bonus scheme; maybe some company shares, and nof course, medical insurance would be a must! Did I mentio I wouldn’t even get out of my chair unless they offered me an increase of at least $10K?” If you think this ...

It is not hard to find things which cost a great deal of money which we may believe we would like to have or even think we need. There are homes all over the world which cost millions of dollars. There are automobiles of all shapes and sizes which are the price of a small home. There are gadgets created every day that can make life easier, so they say, but do they really?

Regardless of how unhappy they are, people are always afraid to move jobs. Though the odds of success may be higher at another company, it is the uncertainty that clouds their judgment. I have seen candidates wait out an impending lay-off just to keep some glimmer of hope that it may not come. If you work hard enough and become very good at what you do, you should feel comfortable moving to another company. It's worth the risk, if you make an educated, carefully considered decision.

Despite the fact that the unemployment rate is exceedingly high and that you may need a job in the interim, if you have any choice at all (nowadays a luxury), there are certain industries to avoid becoming situated with as there is no more money to be made and they are proving to be a waste of time. These industries and, subsequently the majority of the firms in the verticals are a dying breed.

We have all had people who have told us they were just trying to help. They may have had good intentions to help us out but it really didn’t work. Sometimes people want to help and don’t know what to do but they just try something in an attempt to show they care. We need to be mindful of those who are just trying to help and encourage them rather than dismiss them.

Enrollment in classes on the web is on the rise nowadays. Multitudinous courses offered by various online colleges and universities are now available on the internet signed up through aspiring degree holders. This wide array of web based classes varies from completing an advanced diploma, certification, bachelor, masters, and doctoral degrees. Among these plans is the nursing diploma. Doing away with the traditional means to gain education, a bachelor's degree in nursing can

- Write down the main conce s of your customersr When your clients go to sleep at night, what is on their mind? The thought sounds strange, but everybody has a motivation for buying a product or service. For instance, the small business owner who is in their early 50's may be highly conce ed with finances because his or her children are approaching college age. A minimum $35,000 annual tab will move someone. It will move someone quite quickly.r

Have you ever asked yourself why there are many mediocre career professionals out there and only a handful of highly successful ones?nnHow about you, are you really happy with your job? nnAre you doing what you have always wanted to do? nnOr are you just one of those living in mediocrity?nnTake heed; you can gain control of your mind and ultimately use that to build yourself enjoyable career. Several things will need improvement to help you find success. The good thing is, yo

There are some days when we are tired for whatever reason. Days come where we feel like we are drained both emotionally and physically. Nights come where we are so tired that we can’t fall asleep. When we are tired, we are not much use to ourselves or others. Sometimes we can’t think straight, we can’t pay attention and we certainly have no energy to do much good for anyone.

Not every businessperson is great at advertising and marketing their company in a positive way that draws in their target crowd and subsequently grows their business. However, every great businessperson is superb at branding and advertising and knows that you could hire the best of the best to do it for you, but at the end of the day, you are the one who raised this baby.

Wondering who’s responsible for your career development? Take a look in the mirror. It’s you. Yeah, you. Why? Because no one else is. There may have been a time when employers provided extensive on-the-job training for new, potential or current employees. But in an era of fast-paced, ever-changing, competitive business on a tight budget, that level of training and development is no longer the norm.r

A beautician is a person whose job is to improve the appearance of a customer using beauty products, make-up and other types of treatments. As life becomes more and more hectic and stressful, people are looking for beauty treatments with stress reduction and relaxation techniques. There are many beauty colleges that train beauticians. Most provide impressive training facilities with modern equipment and a qualified training team. It is also important to look for beauty school

Are you interested in taking your work as a coach, consultant, trainer or other expert to the next level? Would you like to reach a broader audience? Have you thought about packaging the work you do with individuals into an engaging and interactive experience for multiple clients? If so, you may be at the right point in your business growth to add what I call a “signature program” to your catalog of services. A signature program is a unique, focused group learning experience that helps your clients achieve high-value goals.

Writing a self-published how-to book on your craft or art could make you a ton of extra money to supplement your business. Art and craft shows are not what they used to be. Making sure you have other products such as DVD's or books can not only make you extra income, but make you the expert in your field. Using self publishing methods, you can be an author in no time without being signed by a major publisher.

At certain times in our careers we need to make decisions about up-leveling our lives and careers. Some persons are loyal to their organizations, waiting for their supervisors to recognize their contributions and potential. They wait and wait, and sometimes they are rewarded with a promotion if they wait long enough. This is because the longer they wait, the more likely it will be that they will be the best choice, sometimes the only choice.

2 Key Start-up Steps to Take From Your iPhone Starting a business in the year 2011 is exponentially easier than it was in 1911. Competing is a different story. The Internet will register your company, but thanks to game-changing globalization, the internet will take away much of the “Good ol’ Boy” factor that American small business once relied on. Global competitors are logging on, and they’re competing. What’s more, they’re doing it with a lot more tenacity that leaves American businesses scrambling for bandwidth.

Going Christmas shopping is usually better after Thanksgiving. Going skiing is usually better in the winter after a good snow has fallen. Going hunting for beautiful flowers is usually better in the spring. And some argue that searching for a job is usually better in the summer. Never heard of that? Well, you’re not alone. You, like most people, probably feel that there’s no right season to find a job. However, some experts beg to differ, believing that the down time many co

Probably the hardest part of setting goals is the first step of actually deciding to take action! The main hurdle that most people face is the incorrect assumption that goals are only for business or sales-minded people. The reality is everyone subconsciously sets goals throughout their day. ...

You’ve probably heard over and over again how important it is to get yourself on the Internet and begin the process of social networking when you’re in the middle of conducting an executive job search. Well, even more than keeping a social networking profile alive during this time is doing it all the time. Getting on board with social networking definitely requires a commitment, which is why some just don’t like to do it. But if you keep it up while in the middle of your bus

I remember the exact moment I realized my “Plan B” was an illusion. I was talking to my husband about my then-struggling coaching practice. I had been in business as a coach for two years and had barely pulled a profit. I was frustrated, feeling like a failure and dreaming of getting a ‘real job’ where I could experience success again. I told Mike “I will give this business one more year. By that time, both kids will be close to school age and if I’m still not profitable, I can go back and get a corporate job.” It sounded like a smart, solid plan. I felt certain he’d be 100% on board.

To overcome a cash-flow problem, pawning your car is the quickest and the easiest way. Make sure you get the best deal when you’re using your car as collateral. So before you apply, prepare yourself, your vehicle and the documents required for completing the paperwork. About Pawning Your Car When you’re in need of quick funds, you can use your car as collateral for a short-term cash loan if you’re the owner of a fully paid-off car. The loan amount that pawnbroker will a

When searching for private eye schools consider there is a difference between simply taking a course and learning from an ebook.nnOnline education is available on just about any topic today and in the world of private investigation getting an edge on your rival when chasing that elusive job could come down to simply having the better preparation and that's where a good private eye school can be an advantage.nnProspective employers will take into account your dedication to bec

Nurse aides or nursing assistant are enjoying a tremendous increase in employment opportunities all over the world. The rate is highly favorable and one of the most remarkable in the healthcare profession. So if you want to join the medical industry, becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant is an easy way to get started. But first you need to make sure you have the qualities to last long in this profession. Though no job is exactly a walk in the park, the job of a nursing aide