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Recipe for Success in the Free Agent Economy - by Howard Sambol- Passion into Profit - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2010 from Laurel DonnellanWhat if focusing on your passions could create more prosperity than you have now? Many people fear that changing careers or retooling their business will set them back financially. This fear often stops them before they even test the feasibility of their ideas. Changing careers or having your ...
Views: 1525(8 votes) - Your Ideal Life Situation - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2008 from Paul Alexander WoodThere may be times when your life situation may not be what you want it to be, and there may be times when for whatever reason our life doesn’t always resemble what we thought it would be like. We may not like to admit it at times, but sometimes our life situation can become a distant ...
Views: 1525 - Stay Positive During Your Job Search Part II - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from William ArrudaIn part one of this article, I shared with you three ways to keep your mind energized and focused on positive thoughts: - Relive past wins - If you can’t get out of it, get into it - Visualize what you want This installment provides three more tips to remain optimistic during your job search. ...
Views: 1524 - 5 Steps To Deliberately Design The Life You Want, Rather Than Settle For What You Got - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2016 from Rosemary Nonny KnightThe difference between you and every single person out there, is that you have vision. Vision about what you want to create in your life and business/ministry… Vision about the money you will make from your books, music… A great big huge vision… And a determination that it absolutely IS ...
Views: 1522 - 3 Tips on Resumes to Avoid Appearing Overqualified - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Don GoodmanEven when you have the education and professional background to qualify for the job, don’t count on it as a sure win that you will be asked to come in for an interview. In fact, your qualifications may hinder your chances. It’s very common in today’s market for employers to dismiss a job ...
Views: 1520(2 votes) - How to Use Your Marketing Diploma Courses to Enhance Your Career Prospects - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2012 from David AlexanderWant to have a career that is ever thriving and recession-proof? Then it is time for you to brush up on your people skills and embark on a marketing career. It is a dynamic field that offers many opportunities to anyone who is interested in dealing with consumers’ needs and wants. When you study ...
Views: 1520 - 4 Questions You MUST Ask If You Are Looking To Change - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2014 from Stuart YoungHi there, A while back when I was getting ready to launch my book 'How To Change Your Life One Day At A Time' I decided to create a street video to help promote it. I had only one question that I wanted to ask of many complete strangers. I wanted to document how different people would ...
Views: 1519(1 vote) - Home Careers With The National Work At Home Employment Center - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2007 from David YuiThese days, working from home is becoming the most economical and feasible way to balance work, home and a number of other aspects of the busy adult life. While some companies offer this option for its workers, others choose to find their own type of work by contacting the National Work at Home ...
Views: 1517 - So, you were fired. Now what? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Alicia MarieSo, you were fired. Now what? How will you explain it when you interview? How do you respond to a job interview question about why you left your last job, when the answer is that you were fired? This question is dreaded by everyone who has ever been laid off. But it doesn’t have to be ...
Views: 1515 - Making a midlife career change - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from Frank BonkowskiMalcolm Forbes, founder of Forbes magazine, said: “The biggest mistake people make in life is not making a living doing what they most enjoy." It is the worst of times, it is the best of times In spite of difficult economic conditions and high unemployment, there is no better time than ...
Views: 1514(3 votes) - ***California Employers Add Jobs - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2010 from David CouperCalifornia employers add 32,500 new jobs in January. And although that’s not true everywhere it’s a good sign. Any positive news on the job front must benefit all of us. But what does that mean for job hunters? If you don’t have a job you can be more hopeful. But you still need to keep up ...
Views: 1513(3 votes) - Are You Willing to Change to Find a Job? - by Submitted on May 10, 2009 from Davida ShenskyTechnology has brought about a change in how we look at employment today. Problem is colleges still tell students to look for jobs with corporations, that no longer exist. Those jobs went out with the BABY BOOMER Generation. When employees went to work with Corporations back in the 50's, ...
Views: 1512(1 vote) - Yep, Some Days… It will Hurt LIKE HELL… - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2016 from Rosemary Nonny KnightSome days, you will go for that promotion, think you are going to get it and… defeat will be snatched from the mouth of victory… Some days, you will lose a loved one and it will break your heart… Some days, you will put your heart and soul into selling your next program, and no one will buy ...
Views: 1512 - ***Change your job to a green job - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from David CouperLooking to change your career? Want to be part of a growth industry? Interested in green jobs? Now is the time. As Dr. Kirwan Rockfeller, Director, Sustainability Leadership, UC Irvine Extension, puts it, “since gas prices went up to $5 a gallon there has been historic momentum for green ...
Views: 1508(2 votes) - Create A Five-Step Plan For Job Search Success - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2008 from Roxanne RavenelFinding work that you love, that also meets your financial needs, doesn't happen by accident. It requires a well-thought plan of action and an intense level of commitment. According to April 2008 figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, the length of the typical job ...
Views: 1507 - Four Easy Career Strategies to Banish Workplace Blues - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Chris MakellA recent article in Investors Business Daily1 identified some of the actions managers could take to “cure the survivor blues”. I’m not sure it’s something to be cured, maybe managed, but I’ll let you decide. I found some great points to take away from the article that would be valuable for ...
Views: 1507(1 vote) - Registered Medical Transcriptionists Career Guide - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2013 from Nancy HigginsIf you are considering entering the medical transcription field, you should probably start preparing yourself for industry standard credentialing right away. For the uninformed, the leading professional society of medical transcriptionists called the Association for Healthcare Documentation ...
Views: 1507 - ***How can a seasonal job help your career transition? - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from David CouperWhen I was at college I had a seasonal job working for the post office during the holidays. Christmas and Hanukah meant that there was lots of extra work needing to be done. Even in a recession it’s still the season to be merry and that means extra work for someone whether you’re a driver or a ...
Views: 1505(4 votes) - Mid-Life Career Changes: What You Need to Know to Beat Out the (Younger) Competition - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Peggy McKeeThe days when a young college grad could start with a great company and settle in for a 30-year promotion-filled career with them are gone. Not only do we job-hop from company to company these days, more and more of us career-hop….but that’s where it gets tricky. Career-hopping in mid-life ...
Views: 1505(1 vote) - Ten Techniques to Stay Confident During a Job Transition - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2009 from Alvah ParkerYour confidence can erode during a job transition. As you move from the known to the unknown you feel unsettled and off balance. It is easy to begin to doubt your own abilities. This can happen during any type of job transition. Whether you doing a job search, have accepted some new ...
Views: 1504 - What Are The Seven Useful Sample Dissertation Questions For Phd Students? - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Rose TylerAt times students who dread with the idea of writing a thesis often search for other ways to get their project done on time. It is but obvious that not everybody is adept at writing and do not have the requisite writing skills, so, you can imagine what kind of thesis they can end up on. Apart ...
Views: 1502 - Lucrative careers for military spouses - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Nancy HigginsA lot of you may think that as a military spouse, you're not entitled to a career, only a job, that too if you're lucky. Military spouses are expected to be sacrificial in nature when it comes to their careers, moving from one base to another, being uprooted from their careers just when they ...
Views: 1501 - The five biggest myths about work - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2009 from Craig NathansonMyth One: Work leads to retirement This is the biggest myth of all. First of all, most people simply can no longer afford to stop working. Even for those who do stop working soon they find their lives are filled with too much leisure time. Not too long after a feeling of wanting to make a ...
Views: 1497 - Why You Need To Say My Name More Often - by Submitted on May 01, 2013 from Marc DeBoerI was talking to a prospective client yesterday and he asked me, "How do I make myself memorable in an interview or when networking?" We discussed a variety of tactics which will surely help him out, but there was one that stood out. We were talking about a specific chapter in How To Win ...
Views: 1497 - Go and Get It - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2013 from Donald MitchellMany children are shy, which can make them more dependent on their parents. If a shy child wants something, chances are good that the child will ask a parent to get it … even if the item is easily accessible and in plain sight. Since most parents understand the importance of encouraging ...
Views: 1496(1 vote) - Should I Change Careers? - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Jane CranstonMany people are asking themselves this question. Whether it is because the industry you know has lost its purpose (CD anyone?), your lifestyle demands your increased presence (twins!), or you are unmotivated, disenchanted, burned-out, under-stimulated, or just can’t face looking at that guy in ...
Views: 1496(1 vote) - Sexology is my calling. What’s yours? - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Martha Tara LeeI facilitated a session which defined sex, sexuality and intimacy during SlutTalk, a fringe event under SlutWalk Singapore. It was the inspiration for an earlier piece on publichouse.sg with the same title here. After my session, I thought I could go off-work, resume my civilian status, and was ...
Views: 1495 - ***Is "Earning A Living" Stopping You? - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2007 from Stacey MayoEvery year, people resolve that this year will be different: "This will be the year that I write that book, start that new venture, double my income, take more time off to spend with my family," and the list goes on and on. However, when people think about pursuing their dreams, they often ...
Views: 1493 - Observation - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2012 from Charlie MooreObservation After watching the news today, 5 days after the shooting in Ct., it is amazing to watch the News Media and their experts explain who is to blame for this horrible shooting. Here is a list that I heard in under 1 hour of watching video games, guns, drugs, lack of God in School, ...
Views: 1493 - Are You Using The Power Of Visual Maps? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanAny problem or issue can be made clearer with a picture. But if you aren’t feeling creative or visually fluent, it helps to know how to be effective. Find out the 6 secrets for visual impact right now. One of the most familiar pictures is an outline, such as a map of the United States. By ...
Views: 1489(3 votes) - Gratitude for Unemployment - A Solution-Oriented Focus for Success with Ease - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2009 from Barbara Zagata“I am so grateful to be enriching the lives of others while earning more money than I can spend." Wouldn't it be nice?! It can be, just as surely as you are living in whatever circumstances you are currently experiencing, you can live a life in which you experience having enough and doing the ...
Views: 1489 - How Much Employment For Senior Citizens Is Available? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Raymond AngusWhere is all the employment for senior citizens? How can it be identified and applied for. Is it only available locally, or are the employment openings for seniors national? Are your carefully laid plans for a pleasant tour, although perhaps not royal, through your golden years seem to be ...
Views: 1488(1 vote) - How to Switch Careers with Dental Assistant Courses - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2012 from David AlexanderIf you are planning to switch careers, the health-care industry has plenty of opportunities for those who have skills and experience. It does not matter what age you are in. If you start studying soon, you can become qualified for an entry level position in no time. One of the lucrative areas of ...
Views: 1488 - Being Tired Is Just No Excuse – You have to ask yourself the question… - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2016 from Rosemary Nonny KnightYesterday, I was tired… A little bit fed up… And a whole lot “Wondering why on earth I keep doing this”? Yep, I get like that too… I certainly am not perfect but I am committed… Committed enough that I still do the things on a daily basis that I have made a habit of… And I only made them a ...
Views: 1486 - Finding the Right Career May be Written in Your Face - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2010 from Naomi TickleFinding the Right Career May be Written in Your Face The physical features in your face give vital information about your innate abilities and talents. Once these abilities have been identified, a computer program is used to find the careers or hobbies that best match these skills. Edward ...
Views: 1486(1 vote) - Why Job Seekers Are Frustrated and What They Can Do About It - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Shirley RayThere was an interesting blog post recently by a resume guru noting the frustration job seekers experience when faced with conflicting advice from resume experts. That frustration is easy to relate to because even we professionals don't always agree on what's correct. Every advice giver ...
Views: 1486(1 vote) - 7 Things You Need to Let Go of If You Want to Move Ahead in Life - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinTaking a big step in life is always scary, especially if there is no guarantee that things will end up the way you want them to be. Whether you are going to college, getting married, or changing careers, there are some things that you have to learn to let go of if you want to move ahead. #1 ...
Views: 1484 - Peter Fogel's "How Financial Planning Can Help the Over 40 Crowd! (Psst! That's You!)" - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2010 from Peter FogelI've been studying and as a copywriter writing for the financial markets for quite a while now. Of course, I am not an expert, more than anything I come from school of hard knocks. So here are some aspects that you should think about when and if you want to take the prudent approach to financial ...
Views: 1483(5 votes) - How to Choose a Medical Billing School? - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Nancy HigginsMedical billing specialists are part of a hospital's medical records and health information technician team. They use patient records to compile and submit claims to their health insurance companies for reimbursement. Thus, medical billing professionals make sure that doctors and other ...
Views: 1482 - BELIEVE AND REACH YOUR GOALS "Touch It Mentally" part 2 - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2015 from Patricia Ross#http://www.selfgrowth.com/ BY TEEN VOICE BELIEVE AND REACH YOUR GOALS part 2 "Touch It Mentally" SHOP ONLINE TEEN VOICE STORE http://teenvoice.spreadshirt.com/ Ask yourself: the following: HOW can i make the difference in my life every ...
Views: 1481(1 vote) - Sowing Seeds For Social Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2009 from JD MessingerMarch 31, 2009 By JD Messinger Six months ago a muscular thug by the name of Ike comes barreling into Houston, Texas, bringing two cohorts in tow, wind and water. With complete disregard to universally accepted principles of accountability and responsibility, Ike and the gang fiddle with ...
Views: 1481(4 votes) - Every Career Challenge Is Tough In The Beginning - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2012 from Deborah Brown-Volkman, PCCAre you facing a challenge in your career that seems insurmountable? Are you unsure how to handle it? Do you wish that overcoming your challenge was easier? No one really wants things to be tough. Yes, we may know deep down that tough makes us stronger, but when we are going through a ...
Views: 1480 - Looks Do Matter in the Non-Verbal Communications of an Interview - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2012 from Kris PlantrichPeople spend huge amounts of time preparing for upcoming events, finals in college, big presentations at work, or planning for a wedding. But when it comes to preparing for an interview for a position they will be spending at least a third of their lives every week at, most people take little ...
Views: 1480 - Best Paying Careers for Women: 3 High-Paying Careers Worth Looking Into - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Michael LeeIf you want to discover the best paying careers for women, then this article could give you the vital information you need. This is no longer a man’s world. These days, more and more women are actually earning higher salaries than their male counterparts. If you feel like you’re not exactly ...
Views: 1479 - 5 Simple Thoughts To Stop All Your Money Worry! - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2016 from Rosemary Nonny KnightYou worry that you worry too much about money… You worry that your worry and your desire for more money will stop you making money… And so then you try hard to stop worrying about money and stop wanting to have more money… Because, in your mind, wanting more money means you must be evil and ...
Views: 1478 - Tips to Overcoming Obstacles in the New Year - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Hallie CrawfordThe New Year always brings new and exciting things! It is a time to overcome the obstacles in your life such as relationships, lifestyle, and your career. In order to overcome obstacles in your career, you have to keep positive outlook and start creating goals that you can be proud of. No matter ...
Views: 1477 - The Eight best ways to network - by Submitted on May 01, 2012 from Craig Nathanson1. First and most important, decide exactly what you want to do. Many people network with the wrong people because they have not figured out what they want to do. 2. Network with people who are doing exactly what you want to do. Many people waste their time on social networks with people ...
Views: 1476(1 vote) - Are we able to reach our goals if we are given the wrong tools? - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2014 from Noah St JohnOur existence in this world has a purpose. We have a purpose and that is to reach the goals that we have for ourselves. We can reach these goals if we have the right tools to use to attain them. If we are not equipped with the right tools then it would be rather difficult or impossible to ...
Views: 1475 - Importance of Job Description - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Sandy DsouzaThe importance of job description cannot be overseen or given a skip when deciding one's career or while planning a change of job. The reason behind it is related to psychology as well as common sense, but unfortunately people do not pay much attention to it. The moment you mention job ...
Views: 1474 - Boost Job Search Success With A Strategic Self-Marketing Plan - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2008 from Roxanne RavenelThe rules of the job search have changed considerably in recent years. It's not enough to be the most qualified candidate for the job. Successful job candidates understand that in addition to "having the goods," they need to know their "buyer," and how to sell to them. Think it sounds crass to ...
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