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- Talk too fast? Techniques to slow down - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Katie SchwartzOne of the most frequently expressed concerns about a person's speech is that she (or he) talks too fast. This can be a real career issue, because your listeners want to understand you the first time. People talk too fast for several reasons. Mostly, they do it because they are nervous. They ...
Views: 19988 - What Is Absolutely The Best Day To Go On A Job Interview? - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2008 from michael donovinFirst of all, to fully understand and appreciate the answer, a couple of givens must be taken into account. What I believe to be the most important item for dealing with an interview successfully is, your attitude. Your attitude determines the outcome of every interview. The core competencies ...
Views: 19428(17 votes) - Starting a New Job? Here Is Your 90-Day Success Action Plan - by Submitted on May 21, 2017 from Ravinder TulsianiI heard long time ago that life is like a mirror, except that a typical mirror displays your actions instantly and life has a lag effect. Life has a way of showing what you do today later on in the form of fruits of your labor. In the context of career, this lag time is approximately 3 ...
Views: 18561 - Help, I Lost My Job! Quotes and Motivational Questions to Keep You Going - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from Leanna Fredrich"All of us failed to match our dreams of perfection. So I rate us on the basis of our splendid failure to do the impossible." William Faulkner "Every exit is an entry somewhere else." Tom Stoppard "If you prepare yourself at every point as well as you can...you will be able to grasp ...
Views: 16410(3 votes) - Dealing With Difficult Coworkers - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2008 from April MimsWe’ve all had to deal with difficult coworkers at one time or another. Whether it’s the person that screams and shouts, the person with the negative attitude, or the person that knows it all, conflict between coworkers is natural and inevitable. While we can’t change the difficult coworker, we ...
Views: 16242(1 vote) - Coaching in the Workplace - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from wulston aldermanThe traditional image of workplace coaching has been for the reserve of executives or individuals with high potential within an organisation. It is now reaching the shop floor with organisations realising that managers using coaching skills in the workplace can provide direct performance and ...
Views: 13529 - Definition: Career Coaching - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2008 from Douglas PakGet on the Right Career Path With a Career Coach By Ralph King Are you planning to make a career change? If so, you might want to consider working with a career coach. A career coach can help you create a plan for achieving your career goals while also providing you with the support and ...
Views: 12666 - Ethical Issues for Certified Public Accountants - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2007 from Accounting CrossingIn general, CPAs have enjoyed an untarnished image and have been known and respected for their honesty. Although CPAs have long and rightfully had a reputation for integrity and competence, recent scandals have damaged that reputation and diminished confidence in the accounting profession. ...
Views: 12560(1 vote) - What College Degree Is Needed For Medical Sales? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Peggy McKeeAs a medical sales recruiter, I am asked (almost on a daily basis) what college degrees are acceptable for a medical sales job. Since the medical sales field is so varied (clinical diagnostics sales, laboratory sales, pathology sales, imaging sales, biotechnology sales, medical device sales, ...
Views: 12213 - Workplace Issues Facing Women Today - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Charmaine AugustinMany of the biggest workplace challenges facing women today still revolve around gender. Why do women still earn less than men holding the same job? Will the glass ceiling ever be reached or for that matter shattered? Is a balance between family and career attainable? What will it take to ...
Views: 11639(2 votes) - How to Get Into Medical Sales Even If You Have No Experience - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Peggy McKeeAs a medical sales recruiter, I get almost daily inquiries from people who would like to be in medical sales even though they have no sales background and want to know what they should do. I’m never surprised to get these calls. Medical sales is (I think) the top tier of sales categories, and ...
Views: 11348(4 votes) - What is the Job of a Kitchen Steward? - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2011 from Matthew GoudgeYour job as a kitchen steward plays a very major role in the restaurant industry. You are, so to speak, the backbone of the industry, and without the kitchen stewards, the restaurant industry will have a hard time functioning right. However, to provide an excellent service to the restaurant ...
Views: 11208 - Statistics: difference between measures of central tendency and measure of variation - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Monica GuptaA central tendency=y refers to a central value or a representative value of a statistical series. It is difficult for anyone to understand or remember a large group of raw data. One would like to know the critical value which represents all the items in a series. Such a value is called central ...
Views: 9844 - The Fundamentals of a Coaching Session - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2010 from Jason TaylorPreparation is the game plan for developing talent Employee coaching is a methodology used to develop talents and skills within your employees that leads to promotion, increased productivity, and career longevity. Successful coaching techniques help you to retain top talent, and that talent ...
Views: 9668(7 votes) - The Fundamentals of a Coaching Session - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2010 from Jason TaylorPreparation is the game plan for developing talent Employee coaching is a methodology used to develop talents and skills within your employees that leads to promotion, increased productivity, and career longevity. Successful coaching techniques help you to retain top talent, and that talent ...
Views: 9668(7 votes) - Importance of Work Values - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2007 from Ebru UluferIt is crucial to know your work values if you want to find your ideal job. Your work values are those things in your work life that you consider to be important. When you design your career based on your values, your motivation will be greatly increased and your chances of success and fulfilment ...
Views: 9528 - 5 Killer Questions to Ask In Your Medical Sales Job Interview - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2010 from Peggy McKeeUsually, the emphasis in job interview prep involves getting your answers ready for the toughest interview questions–and there’s no doubt that it’s a critical component. But you must remember that interviewing is a two-way street. In one respect, the job interview is your chance to find out if ...
Views: 9458 - How to Make an Event Program - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Irene C. ThompsonIt is difficult to put together any event and that includes creating an event program. Consider the following steps before seeking out the service for event program printing: 1. Event Specify your event. Is it a wedding? An Auction? A fundraising event? Or a board meeting perhaps? No ...
Views: 9375 - ***Success Can Be Yours - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2013 from Laura YoungMany of us, at a deep level, are afraid of success. On surface, we declare that we are going for the gold, the Ph.D., own a business…be the best! That which actually manifests in our life may be something entirely different. What is certain is that our core beliefs will express in our life ...
Views: 9315(9 votes) - ***The Job Search - “They can hear you in your pajamas.” (and taking the job search seriously) - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2010 from Michelle RiklanWe live in a world today that brings a completely new meaning to “multi-tasking”. Potential employers call about our résumé while we’re driving to the soccer field and deals are negotiated in the supermarket produce section. With virtual offices, tele-conferences, e-summits and Skype, we need ...
Views: 8814(3 votes) - CAREER COMPETENCIES: Effective Communication Skills - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Sharon AugusteCore Career Competencies Series One: Benefits of Effective Communication Why is effective communication important? The most essential skill to achieving anything in life or navigating through life, and especially in the workplace, is the ability to communicate effectively. An essential ...
Views: 8747 - Why your self esteem is so important for your success…. - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Kirstin O´DonovanFor people with a low self-esteem, improving your self esteem must become a pre-requisite for your journey to success. That does not mean that you cannot start your journey but in parallel, also work on improving your self-esteem. So how is our self-esteem formed? It is formed from birth, all ...
Views: 8494(1 vote) - Why candidates are preferred sitting GAMSAT than MCAT? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Mary AnitaGAMSAT has become popular among students and graduates in the UK and Australia. It is the standardized medical entrance test occurs once in every year. The main attraction is that GAMSAT welcomes non science and ESL candidates to study medicine. GAMSAT stands for Graduate Australian Medical ...
Views: 8291 - Nurses: Looking for a Career Change? Think About A Transition Into a Medical Sales Career - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2010 from Peggy McKeeIf you are a nurse who is thinking about a career change, you’re not alone. There’s a recent ANM Health Care survey that says over 40% of nurses are seeking a career change. Job satisfaction for nurses is low, for a lot of reasons: the hours, the pay, and a lack of respect from doctors are a ...
Views: 8122 - Why Coworkers Don't Make Good Facebook Friends - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from Jessica SimkoWork life and Facebook – it seems like a never-ending discussion topic nowadays. There are many things to consider in regards to your personal and career brand. Yet so many people are either unaware of them or do not fully understand the ramifications of the content they might share online. For ...
Views: 7865(2 votes) - The Windshield of Your Life vs. The Rearview Mirror - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2012 from John Di LemmeThe majority of people drive a car or have at least been in a car so you can envision this comparison. The rear view mirror is very small, and typically you spend less than five percent of your driving time looking behind you. However, your windshield is huge, because you must have clarity and ...
Views: 7718 - Leadership 5: Theory X, Theory Y - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2020 from Ian Glickman"Know thyself" - Plato According to an American Society for Training and Development study, job knowledge is the only thing that ranks higher than communication in determining good leadership. One of the most important ways a leader communicates to his or her group is by example and ...
Views: 7473(3 votes) - Importance of Field Trips for Child Development - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from OSA WebmasterTwoOutdoor is probably the ideal place for growing ups because there the children come directly into the contact of nature. It is often noticed that children who usually play a good period of time playing outdoor games become much more physically stronger and mentally sound, then children who ...
Views: 7068 - Dress for Success - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Michelle RiklanWe hear this phrase all too often, but what does it mean in today’s job market? How are we expected to dress for a networking event? Does it vary from a first interview? A second interview? How much impact does that first impression have and does it matter what you are wearing? The answer is ...
Views: 6645 - Finding a Job in a difficult job market - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Michelle RiklanRecent data is bad news all around for job seekers. The number of unemployed workers in the United States now totals 12.5 million with New Jersey’s unemployment rate equaling 10.1%, one of the highest in the nation. Today’s workforce holds little opportunity for graduating college seniors, ...
Views: 6620 - Some Thoughts On Courage - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2008 from Kevin RaffertyI love the word courage. Its origin is from the Latin word cor, meaning heart, and it offers an image of people at their best. A courageous person is someone who puts personal safety and comfort aside and takes risk for honorable and worthwhile causes. What does courage have to do with work, ...
Views: 6377 - THE BOOMERANG GENERATION – How can we help you? - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Michelle RiklanSo what exactly is a “Boomeranger?” In short, it is a term to describe Gen-Xers and Gen-Yers who have moved back home with parents and family, in response to the current recession. While this situation may provide financial relief for the young adult, there are many facets to this arrangement ...
Views: 6321(1 vote) - Motivational Speech and Leadership Training - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Ronit BarasMotivational speakers will tend to be really authentic in moving and boosting the team spirit of the particular audience, the audience could either be the representatives of a company or will tend to be school or college students as well as consumer even. Yielding breathing in and demoing a ...
Views: 6224(1 vote) - Job Interview Mistakes: Oops! I turned down a job that I want now! - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2010 from Peggy McKeeHave you ever found yourself in this situation? You turned down a job offer because you were sure you were getting a better one…and then you didn’t. What now? Can you get that offer back? Maybe. Here’s your best shot at turning this situation around for you: First of all, find out ...
Views: 6108 - Proper Interview Attire For Men - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2008 from James McGrathInterviews are when first impressions are made and will determine a job candidate's success or failure in obtaining an offer for employment. In order to be viewed as a serious contender for the position, your physical appearance must meet the standards for whatever particular industry you ...
Views: 6087 - Is there a Union for Models? Modelling Industry advice and support - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Joanna SherwellModel Success & ikon images Articles Copyright 2011 Is there a Union for Models? Modelling is one of those professions where things aren’t exactly textbook. You don’t attend a University or TAFE to be ‘qualified as a model’, and although there are hundreds of modelling courses out ...
Views: 6065 - SABOTAGING YOUR JOB SEARCH - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Michelle RiklanSABOTAGING YOUR JOB SEARCH By Michelle A. Riklan, CPRW, CEIC Top Five Ways to Sabotage Your Job Search 1. Keeping it quiet For whatever the reason, you are not putting yourself out there. Even if you have been laid off or fired, you need to network. It is the most effective way to find ...
Views: 5813(1 vote) - Get Your Career Back On Track - Top 10 Tips! - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Helen RobertsMy name is Helen Roberts, a Career Development expert with 17 years experience in the industry. I've never seen a market quite like this one. In today's economic climate many people are 'hurting' like never before, financially & emotionally. We have record numbers unemployed across the ...
Views: 5739(1 vote) - The Soft Skills Needed In Lead Generation - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2012 from Belinda SummersLead generation is tough work, that is a given. And if you do not have the skills to arrange a meeting with prospects, you might as well leave it to those who can. That is why outsourced appointment setting has become a very popular work. Even so, you must be careful over this task. The people ...
Views: 5710 - What Should You Wear To The Medical Sales Interview? - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Peggy McKeeWhat to wear for the interview can keep medical sales job seekers up at night because it’s so subjective. It’s not like other hard-and-fast rules of interviewing, like “always bring your 30-60-90-day plan,” or “always close for the job.” But your interview attire is just as important as those ...
Views: 5641(1 vote) - The Psychology of Career Change - by Work that is not satisfying reflects a basic conflict you have with yourself in your mind. It is not your career that causes the conflict, but the conflict that causes the work dissatisfaction. The causal direction is from the inside to the outside but not usually thought to be in this order. If ...
Views: 5577 - What to Expect in a Life Coaching Session - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2010 from Mariano JaucoMany people find themselves in need of someone who can present unbiased advice from time to time. Personal friends or relations are not always a great alternative for supplying you with good counsel because regardless of their fondness for you their experience might not be adequate for giving ...
Views: 5575 - Focus On The Little Things - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from Samantha JohnsonChuck Noll, the four-time Super Bowl-winning football coach, once told his players, “Champions are champions not because they do anything extraordinary but because they do the ordinary things better than anyone else.” This is certainly an extension of Wooden’s preparation philosophy. You can’t ...
Views: 5549(3 votes) - Focus On The Little Things - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from Samantha JohnsonChuck Noll, the four-time Super Bowl-winning football coach, once told his players, “Champions are champions not because they do anything extraordinary but because they do the ordinary things better than anyone else.” This is certainly an extension of Wooden’s preparation philosophy. You can’t ...
Views: 5549(3 votes) - Role Play Job Interview Questions With a Career Coach - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Peggy McKeeYou know the drill for job interviews: research, prepare, and be ready for the toughest interview questions. Some questions inevitably trip candidates up. “What’s your greatest weakness?“ is a famous one. The typical advice you’ll find is to prepare for the interview by practicing your ...
Views: 5524 - Are you LinkedIn? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Michelle RiklanBefore the job is posted and advertised, where does the recruiter/HR professional/hiring manager look for potential candidates? Before they even hit the job boards, they are on LinkedIn. And, if you are not there, then you don’t exist. Let me repeat that – IF YOU ARE NOT LINKEDIN, YOU DO NOT ...
Views: 5523 - What Inspires You? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Terrianne SmallIf you’re anything like me then you often see yourself somewhat contented with your life the way things are, but often you look around you and dream of what your life would be if only you did things a little differently. We all aspire for something deeper and more meaningful. To fulfill your ...
Views: 5413(10 votes) - Book Smart or Street Smart - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from Stella SinglesRecently, there was an NBC Nightline special about a doctor that fell for a Nigerian money scam. You know, those e-mails that promise you millions of dollars in return for accepting a package on behalf of their government. The reporters where wondering how such an educated individual could ...
Views: 5363(1 vote) - Benefits of latest Computer Courses - by Submitted on May 05, 2008 from Michel ThapaABCO Technology INC is the leading Microsoft Training Company in the Los Angeles, CA. Offer daily public schedule courses for popular programs like Microsoft Excel training. Nowadays, computers are the very first essential thing every working person should know. So people must know how to use ...
Views: 5360 - Marginal costing and its application. - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Monica GuptaThis is a well known concept of economic theory. It may be described as the change in total cost which arises as a result of an increase and decrease by one unit in volume of output. Marginal cost is an amount at any given volume of output by which aggregate costs are changed if the volume of ...
Views: 5317 - Now Hiring, Requiring NO Experience - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2007 from Monica Wofford“Yes ma’am. I have a great deal of experience using Microsoft Excel. In fact, I created my resume using that program.” The interview was going well. She had the look, spoke well, and Bill thought she would get along with the other team members. He missed the part about Excel and hired her ...
Views: 5111 - Why Some People Are Successful But Most Are Not - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2008 from Harry EisenbergChances are you've known both successful and unsuccessful people. For the unsuccessful, life is a struggle. Unemployment is all too common, as they are frequently laid off or even fired from jobs. Even when they are working, they do not find the job particularly interesting or meaningful. ...
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