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Recipe for Success in the Free Agent Economy - by Howard Sambol- why did people choose BPO jobs? - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from Jason JohnA vast availability of BPO jobs in our country.Most of the peoples are get confused for choosing the best BPO companies.BPOs are basically multinational companies.Good communication skills are the most important key for a successful BPO career.Availability of work, excellent facilities, good ...
Views: 4734 - ***Apples to Apples - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Bruce SchneiderHow Much Does it Really Cost to Become a Coach? How to read between the lines and know what you actually receive from coach training. Put Away Your Spreadsheet! So, you are beginning to consider coach training as a possible next step - either for use within your career or as a livelihood. ...
Views: 4592 - Job Interview Tip: How to Present a 30/60/90-Day Plan - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Peggy McKeeI’ve been a recruiter and career coach for over 10 years now, and I have always recommended that my candidates use a 30/60/90-day plan in their job interviews, because I used it when I was an employee in the job search. I saw phenomenal results from using it, and my candidates do, too. Why? ...
Views: 4580 - What to Do When You Lose Your Job - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2009 from Judy DowningOver 1.2m jobs have been lost this year, and there are more losses to come. So what do you do when it happens to you? 1. Understand Your Options. Most companies provide some sort of severance or termination letter. Be sure to review it carefully. Check with a lawyer if you think it makes ...
Views: 4553 - How To Attract Your Dream Job - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2008 from Laura WhitelawYou've probably seen the Secret movie by now or at the very least you have heard about it. In short, the Secret movie is about the Law of Attraction and you can use this law to draw your perfect job into your life. To get started, make a list on paper of all the things you don't want in a job ...
Views: 4548 - Should You Include a Headshot With Your Resume? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2012 from Ken SundheimIf you spend any time at all reading opinions on job search and hiring, you'll often see "never send a picture along with your resume" treated as a hard and fast rule. Among the many resumes my firm receives, occasionally some are paired with pictures. We've seen everything from ...
Views: 4523(2 votes) - How to cope with Endings and start new Beginnings. - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from Joseph SmartHow to cope with Endings and start new Beginnings. Hello and welcome back to this series of articles on change. In the second article entitled ‘Elected, Non Elected and Non Events Life Transitions. How have you dealt with them? I discussed dealing with endings and Elected transitions, Non ...
Views: 4423 - How to Become a Web Designer Without a College Degree! - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from Ryan SproutSure there are college and university programs for web designing. But have you ever heard of the phrase practice makes perfect? If you can can read, have a little imagination and a tidbit of creativity, you can be a web developer without having to go to college. One of the best resources out ...
Views: 4263 - After 40 is the best time to reassess your life and your work! - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Craig NathansonThe mid-life crisis occurs for a reason Up until about 40, we spend our lives building, collecting, acquiring. We do our best despite in some cases our upbringing, society pressures and our economic conditions. Around 40, however, life starts to take on new meaning. Usually this is a result ...
Views: 4242(1 vote) - Import Export Business Is A Small Business But A Big Picture In Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2011 from Qing Lin PetrasWhat Is An Import and Export business? Import and Export Business is one of most growing industry. There are 350,000 importers in the United States bringing in some $656 billion worth of goods each year. The top 1,000 of those importers account for 61% of the total import value-some $400 ...
Views: 4237(1 vote) - Nursing, The Next 10 Years, A Brief Overview - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2008 from Grant EckertGeneral Outlook for Nurses The outlook for individuals considering entering the nursing field is excellent. Registered nurses, or RN's, make up the largest number of health care workers in the country. In addition, registered nurses will make up one of the fasted growing population of workers ...
Views: 4236(1 vote) - Resume Tips For Fresh Graduates - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Sarika PeriwalSomeone who is a fresh graduate will obviously have a different kind of requirement for what to put in a resume and indeed could still be wondering how to write a resume. Free sample resumes are available for all purposes, including for fresh graduates and as people just entering the work force ...
Views: 4216(2 votes) - The Truth About Making A Meaningful Career Change - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2007 from Leanna FredrichI was working with a client who was completely burned out on her career and life and more then ready for a career change. As we were talking she said, "I just wish I had meaningful work. I don't feel like I am making a difference. I am just wasting my life." This is the theme I hear most ...
Views: 4125 - The Easiest Way To Get A Masters Degree In Nursing - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2012 from Jane M AndrewsWith a master's degree in nursing, you'll be qualified to work as among four types of advance exercise registered nurses : nurse practitioner, qualified nurse midwife, clinical nurse expert, or certified nurse anesthetist. Additionally, you can pursue a master's degree in nursing administration ...
Views: 4119 - ***Good Diction Could Be the Deciding Factor in Who Gets the Job - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2011 from Nancy DanielsToday, good diction is on the decline. We are a nation of people who mumble, speak too quickly, or are generally too lazy to make the effort to speak clearly. In addition, we are the world’s largest melting pot with millions of people whose accent may be difficult to understand. If you ...
Views: 4098(1 vote) - Personality Assessment Test: How Do You Pass It To Get Hired? - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Peggy McKeeCompanies sometimes use personality tests as another way to evaluate a potential employee. They know that certain personality types do well in certain positions within the organization, and they want to make sure they’re making a good choice. Typical personality assessments include DISC, ...
Views: 4085 - Navigating the 4 Stages of Transition - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Shann Vander LeekAny transition serious enough to alter your definition of self will require not just small adjustments in your way of living and thinking but a full-on metamorphosis. - Martha Beck Not too long ago, I made one of the most important decisions in my life. The promise to leave corporate America ...
Views: 4081 - How To Find A Career You Love - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2007 from Andrew RondeauCan you really find a career you love? Is it really possible to wake up on a Monday morning and WANT to go to work? If you believe the results of a recent 2007 survey by US based "The Conference Board Inc." it's not very likely. The survey revealed that more than 50% of the workforce is ...
Views: 3999 - 6 Steps for Getting Un-Trapped by the Trappings of Modern Life - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Judy WidenerThe pace of change in today’s world can leave us all feeling a bit shell-shocked, insecure and fearful of losing what we’ve worked so hard to accumulate. If you’re feeling trapped by the trappings of modern life, forced to choose between spending precious time with the people you love or earning ...
Views: 3993(1 vote) - The Top Ten Ways to Take Positive Risks in your Life! - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Craig NathansonHere are the top ten ways to take positive risks in your life (And what will happen if you do) 1. Decide what you want and then define and take the biggest risk you can think of which will move you closer to your goal. (Taking action towards doing what you wanto do is not a risk) 2. Make a ...
Views: 3974 - Why an MBA now? - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2009 from Avi GordonAnswering the “The Why an MBA?” question The "Why an MBA?" question is the most commonly asked essay question when applying to do an MBA. "WHY do you want to do an MBA at our business school at this point in your life? And what will you do if you are not offered a place?" How you answer ...
Views: 3958(5 votes) - Coping with Career Change - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2009 from John MehrmannLost your Job? Experiencing a sudden or unexpected career change? Worried about your future? The emotional response to career change is similar to dealing with loss as characterized by Kubler-Ross. Denial There are typically two stages of denial that occur with sudden or unexpected career ...
Views: 3957 - 10 Ways Becoming A Flight Attendant Changed My Life - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Joseph Belotti1. Relaxing in 4 star hotels, with drivers on call. Prior to becoming a Flight Attendant, I had a good job in middle management, with a large US Corporation, with lots of travel. But, I never relaxed when I traveled. Instead I had to attend meetings, and every minute of the day was scheduled. ...
Views: 3921 - Five Things to Know About Choosing the Right Career for Your Astrology Chart - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Victoria BazeleyThrough one of those seeming synchronicity things, I'm encountering a fair number of people these days who are trying to figure out what they want to be when they grow up. This is one of those common life dilemmas, and it doesn't matter if you're 56, or 63 and retired, or much, much younger. I ...
Views: 3904 - 10 Reasons to be a Flight Attendant - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Joseph BelottiEvery day, aspring flight attendants ask me to describe some of the benefits of a flight attendant career. I've outlined below what I think are ten of the most appealing aspects of the profession. 1. Enjoy a great deal of time off (13 to 17 days off per month; roughly 6 months off per year!). ...
Views: 3873 - NEW LEADER? BOOST YOUR CONFIDENCE AND SUCCESS - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2019 from Doris HelgeQUESTION: I’m in a new leadership position. I’m excited about the opportunity for advancement, but sometimes I feel insecure about my ability to lead a team. I’m afraid I’ll fail if I can’t get people to trust my leadership. It frustrates me when I wonder why I’m the leader instead of someone ...
Views: 3796 - MORE JOB INTERVIEW CONFIDENCE TIPS - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2019 from Doris HelgeQUESTION: I need to be more confident so I can sell myself in an interview for a leadership position I want. The interviewing process will be very competitive. ANSWER: New technologies have transformed leadership position interviews. The pressure and pace of interviewing is often ...
Views: 3795(1 vote) - Definition: Career Change - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2009 from Douglas PakCareer 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 mostly seen as a course of successive ...
Views: 3789 - How to Make a Back to School Vision Board - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2010 from JOYCE SCHWARZYOU CAN GO BACK TO SCHOOL AT ANY AGE...and now with President Obama's encourgement lots of moms are looking at finally getting their degrees. PLUS BABY boomers are looking at school and continuing education as a way to increase their options in the job market. For most families with children ...
Views: 3788(1 vote) - The Personal Assistant Job as a Career - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Brian DanielIn an ever-changing economic climate, many are reevaluating their chosen careers. More and more are learning that a career personal assistant position to someone wealthy is a gateway to fabulous pay and perks that are unparalleled in any other industry. Few industries worldwide will pay ...
Views: 3764(1 vote) - 5 steps to minimize your dissertation proposal from being rejected - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Rose TylerMost students find that their dissertation proposal research gets bounced back time and again as the committee will always see an underlying fault in the proposal. The committee determines if a project is worth taking up by the student and the committee in terms of time and effort and the worth ...
Views: 3726 - LEADERSHIP POSITION WITH A HYPER-CRITICAL BOSS - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2019 from Doris HelgeQUESTION: I know I’m qualified to lead our team but I would be working for a boss who is consistently critical. The existing team leader has accepted another job, so the position is vacant. I’m not sure my skin is thick enough to report directly to a superior who meticulously scours every ...
Views: 3719(2 votes) - The Hypnosis of Social Conditioning - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2013 from Baridi TZSocial conditioning, according to Wikipedia, is “the sociological process of training individuals in a society to respond in a manner generally approved by the society in general and peer groups within society.” Owki dowki, now here is the definition of brainwashing from the same source, “…the ...
Views: 3708 - The Executive Personal Brand Worksheet: 10 Steps to Defining Your Authentic Personal Brand - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2010 from Meg GuiseppiWith all the buzz about personal branding these days, perceptions and definitions vary greatly … and misconceptions abound. Tom Peters’ coined the term "personal branding" in his 1997 article “The Brand Called You” (http://www.fastcompany.com/magazine/10/brandyou.html) at Fast Company, where ...
Views: 3695(2 votes) - Career Diversification - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from Eugene Yiga“Working is meant to be fun. We spend most of our lives working. What a shame it would be if you’re spending that time doing something you hate.” – Sir Richard Branson The concept of diversification seems pretty clear (and pretty important) when it comes to investments. What about careers? ...
Views: 3689(2 votes) - JOB INTERVIEW CONFIDENCE TIPS - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2019 from Doris HelgeQUESTION: Even though I have the right training and experience for a leadership position I want, I don’t have enough confidence to apply. Just the thought of interviewing makes my stomach squirm. I have good ideas about how I can make a positive difference as a leader but I’m stalling instead ...
Views: 3674(2 votes) - ***If You Sound Like a Wimp, You Are Guaranteed Not to Get the Job or the Girl! - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Nancy DanielsI just received a phone call from a young man who asked if I was hiring. I am not hiring; however, were I looking for help with my business, this man would definitely not be on my list of candidates. He sounded like a wimp; and, while I did not use those exact words, I suggested that in ...
Views: 3661 - When Leaving Your Job, How to Take Your Colleagues With You - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Alan SkloverCASE HISTORY: Martina's skills, education, experience and personality all combined to elevate Martina into an enviable position. A naturally outgoing personality, an MBA in Marketing, and a background in biology together formed a rock solid platform for her role as Chief Innovation Officer at a ...
Views: 3612 - General Knowledge in Our Lives - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Radhika SinhaTo be updated with general knowledge is very important, in today's time. We have to keep pace with this fast moving world and understand the basic nature of events or occurrences that take place around us. It helps you keep track of the current affairs around you and also helps you in the ...
Views: 3573 - How College Accounting Classes Apply in Real Life - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2012 from Sally BickerstaffIf you plan to pursue a business or finance degree, you will be required to take accounting classes in college. But business majors are not the only ones that can benefit from accounting classes. Many students who plan to go into law, medicine, and even architecture find that the skills taught ...
Views: 3510 - Event management and public relations - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Radhika SinhaThere are various career options available for the students in recent times. All of them provide lucrative job opportunities. In such a large menu of career options it become very difficult for the students to choose from. One of the most exciting career options available is Mass Communication. ...
Views: 3473 - Are You An Unemployed Teacher? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2011 from Lynn ClarkeIt is a tragedy what is happening in our local school districts. The budget crunch is depleting jobs in the public sector at rapid rates. Collective bargaining agreements are no longer available in many states. If you are an unemployed teacher and your contract wasn’t renewed, I can empathize ...
Views: 3443 - DECISION-MAKING - HOW COMFORTABLE ARE YOU WITH CHANGE? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2012 from Eve BernshawARTICLE - HOW COMFORTABLE ARE YOU WITH CHANGE? 1997 Article New form of life and career counseling creates clarity around issues of change By Eve K. Bernshaw Have you felt powerless around the need to make certain decisions? Has the fear of change or transition created concern, or ...
Views: 3433(1 vote) - How to Use Charisma in Interviews and Job Searches - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from Andre ThunaCharisma in interviews and job searches can land you the job. Job interviews can take their toll on a person, leaving their confidence levels low, and it is essential to have a high degree of charisma to increase the chances of success and the probability of hire. While you may not be the ...
Views: 3416 - Why is the Monolithic Dome "Green"? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Johnny DeliriousWe are often asked, “Why is the Monolithic Dome “Green?” As an answer to this question, we have outlined three of the most salient “green” points: Sustainability, energy efficiency, and use of green materials. The Monolithic Dome is a permanent structure that is easy to maintain, will save the ...
Views: 3398(1 vote) - Why Sap Certification is so Important for Your Career? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2013 from Avan JackOne of the most popular software in the IT market is SAP. So what is SAP and what is the reason about sap is so popular. What is SAP? SAP is the short form for Systems, Applications and Products in Data Processing which is developed in year 1972 by 5 German Engineers. Today sap is so popular ...
Views: 3381 - Personal Assistant Headhunter Lands in New York City - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Brian DanielThe Celebrity Personal Assistant Network (The Network) places personal assistants and estate managers with high net worth families, executives, and celebrities in Greater New York City: Upper East Side, West Side, Park Avenue, Madison Avenue, Tribeca, Fifth Avenue, and the Wall Street Crowd. ...
Views: 3366(1 vote) - How to Become an Aides Supervisor - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from Ryan SproutThis is a rewarding career for those who don't want to pursue a college degree but at the same time help those stricken by a terrible disease. This career is challenging and requires those who have big hearts and are passionate about helping others. Job description: Home aides supervisors ...
Views: 3355 - The 6 Stages of Modern Career Development - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Michelle CastoCareer experts say that people will change careers (not jobs) 5-7 times in a lifetime. This being true, career management is an important life skill to develop and cultivate. There are six stages of modern career development: Assessment, Investigation, Preparation, Commitment, Retention, and ...
Views: 3353(1 vote) - Pursuing a Fashion Design Career - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Bob HartzellThe fashion design business is an interesting mix of showmanship and industry, of the art of design and the science of production and sales. There is much that happens behind the runway. It is important to understand that in the United States, the fashion industry is based in two locations: ...
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