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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Is a career a calling or choice?
- How much of our career path is destiny and how much is free will? In my opinion, it is 50/50. We are given a life map at the beginning of our lives, and there are things we are meant to learn, people we are meant to meet, work we are meant to perform. But many of us are not tuned into ourselves and the signs that are presented to us. We often miss important information, and miss out on those lesso...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How important is it to stand apart from others in an interview and how difficult is it?
- Any professionally trained interviewer can attest these questions are the most asked by people involved with job-hunting. How important is it? Absolutely vital! ? How difficult is it? Not hard at all.I can demonstrate the importance with a true story from my book 'The Art of the Interview'. [*Now on CD-ROM]In the early 1980s I interviewed a young man who, in our meeting, began to quo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Jobseekers! look for smoke, not fire
- "If you always do what you've always done, you will always get what you've always received," said some wise person. This is certainly true when it comes to job-hunting, especially during a "sucky" economy. How many times have you applied to a job on Monster.com? Now ask yourself, "How many other people have applied for the same position?" The numbers are discouraging I assure you. Should this...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Tips for surviving as a corporate refugee
- In her book "Are You A Corporate Refugee", Ruth Luban associates "corporate refugees" with refugees who never intend to leave their home country. People who are uprooted from the familiar terrain, customs and native language they've known for a very long time.From my own experience as a corporate refugee over the past year, I can validate that the sense of loss can be overwhelming at times....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Make the right career move
- It is not realistic for HR Managers to believe that there will not be any staff turnover in the organisation. Having regular staff turnover need not be a negative proposition as it may imply that the industry is very dynamic. There are also other varied reasons for this: The organisation may undergo a restructuring exercise or its headquarters may be relocated to a different country. With new tale...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 21st century career success
- When it comes to modern career development, one thing we can all count on is change. With the advent of technology, telecommuting, and E-commerce, how work is performed is in a state of reinvention. Self-employment and small business development will become more the norm than big business. And career changes will be more frequent due to rapidly changing organizations and industries. Finally, the l...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Top 10 skills for new world of work
- There are many changes coming in the world of work, such as increased competition, the need for more education and certifications, and the trend to change careers 5-7 times in a lifetime. No matter what job or career path you decide to take, there are some basic skills that all employers look for. To succeed in the modern world of work, keep your skill set up- to- date. The following is a list of ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Avoid a three-ring circus with these new interviewing strategies
- I referenced the circus because I just finished another interviewing book that recommends asking for the job before leaving the interview. I can envision up to 15 qualified professionals each asking the interviewer for the job. If each asks for the job, doesn't that make the question null and void ? cross out each other's great gesture? If everyone jumps through the same hoop, performing like a go...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Create a network and catapult your job search
- Networking is still known as a great job-search strategy, yet it eludes some individuals simply because they don't know how to go about it. Individuals also tend to shy away from networking because it's time consuming. Unlike online résumé submission or folding a résumé, stuffing it in an envelope, and adhering a stamp, networking...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The career athlete: what it takes to manage your career
- Managing your career, just like managing your life, requires preparation and ensuring that your time is directed meaningfully. Don't wait and see; make things happen. Just like athletes who prepare for the "big game" or a marathon, designing your career requires goals, planning, work, and above all, commitment. Think of yourself as a Career Athlete.Being a Career Athlete requires aware...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Preparing for an interview
- When preparing for an interview, you need to know your skills, experiences and achievements, and how to answer interview questions.Your Skills Become an expert about yourself. Before you wrote your resume, you probably prepared a list of skills, experiences and achievements. If not, then it's a good idea to take some time and prepare one.This information will help you answer q...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Staying in shape
- Why Lawyers Should Eat Bananas by Simon Tupman is a book that caught my eye both because of its unusual title and because I coach lawyers who are growing their practices. The book cover says it gives "Inspirational Ideas for Lawyers Wanting More Out of Life"Much of what Mr. Tupman writes about is appropriate career advice for anyone, lawyer, business person or manager . He ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A career in medical assisting
- My name is Danni R, and I am a certified medical assistant and online educator. I am writing this article to introduce you to an exciting career in the allied health profession that has existed for quite a long time but is just recently gaining the attention and recognition it deserves. I am talking about a career in medical assisting!A Career In Medical AssistingMedical assisting is...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What can i do to improve my job-interviewing skills?
- Whether you're a student job seeker or a polished and proven executive, the first thing you must come to terms with is, "Regardless of the position you seek, you are now in sales!" The product you are selling is YOU! The interview is your opportunity to differentiate yourself in the eyes of your customer [the interviewer] when compared to your competitors [other job applicants].Su...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to get promoted - take control of your destiny!
- It Is Up To YouSo, you want to get promoted. The possibility really lies in your own hands. Remember the trite but true saying, "If it is to be, it is up to me!" Don't wait for things to happen. Set yourself apart from the crowd and make things happen. Most people look outward for success. They look for someone else to appreciate them, someone else to promote them, someone else to...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Take the personal out of the workplace: leave your troubles at the door!
- Bringing your emotional baggage into the work place is inappropriate for all the reasons you may imagine. Yet employees, managers and business owners do it all the time.The question is, how do you handle it? How do you look at your manager and think, "No one is going to tell me what to do!" What if a client, peer or prospect gets you on a Bad Day?How do you take the personal out of t...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - So you want to be a nurse when you grow up?
- You're interested in becoming a nurse. How do you get into the field? First of all, you need to assess your basic interest. Why do you want to get into nursing? Are you getting ready to graduate from high school and always wanted to be a nurse? Do you want to go into nursing, because a relative is in the profession or your family has a tradition of graduating nurses, and it seems like the right th...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Online resume tips and secrets
- I manage a website for corporate flight attendants that features resumes prominently listed on the first page of the site. Unlike some careers, corporate flight attendants must promote themselves overtly in order to find work especially if they are contractors. Since adding this feature two years ago, I have learned that an online copy must be arranged differently than that of a hard copy primaril...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A cover letter tip guaranteed to land you more job interviews!
- Looking for a new job?I'm about to reveal one of the most powerful cover letter tips you'll ever discover. This little-known secret can dramatically increase your job interview requests all by itself.Here's a 'not-so-subtle' hint for you:P.S. -- This tip works like a charm and commands the attention of every reader!Did you catch that hint? It's true, by adding a simple ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Illegal interview questions -- be prepared
- I'll quickly cover the following:A) Why Employer Ask Illegal Interview Questions.B) Examples of Illegal Interview Questions.C) Tips on How To Respond to Illegal Interview Questions.****** FACT ******U.S. law prohibits certain types of questions and you are by no means required or obligated to answer these questions. These questions are prohibited for a r...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Counter-offers: do they merit consideration?
- You are one of the fortunate few who have not been downsized. However, your current job isn't exactly fulfilling. Perhaps it isn't what you enjoy doing. Maybe the hours are too long. Perhaps you are having some conflicts with your supervisor. Your salary may not be on par with average job salaries for the same type and level of position, or not come close to what you feel you are worth. Whatever t...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The hidden job market: real or imagined?
- The hidden job market has been touted as the place to go if you want to find the best jobs. It's been said that this sector of the job market accounts for seventy-five percent of all the job openings out there. If that is true, then what we see in the classifieds and on the Internet job sites account for only twenty-five percent of all job openings. So the question becomes, is the hidden job marke...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Do what you love, love what you do
- Everyone dreams of a life full of love and adventure. But we fill ourselves with reasons not to follow our dreams. Instead of protecting us, they imprison and hold us back. Life will be over before we know it, so now is the time to really live life and love.In Life Lessons, Elizabeth Kübler-Ross and David Kessler suggest that love is the only gift in life that is not lost a...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Preparing for your job interview: what you need to know to be successful
- In the limited time an interviewer has with you, their mission is to know you and assess your worth, especially in relationship to the other candidates interviewed. Asking you questions is the way they accomplish that mission.You'll be asked to tell the interviewer about yourself, your qualifications (especially as they pertain to the specific opening), your professional background, your li...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Job offer negotiations: getting what you want
- You have worked hard at finding your next job. You have come through many obstacles and have reached your career objective. You have received a job offer. You're thrilled. Mission accomplished. After all, what else is left to do?A majority of job candidates do not negotiate their offer. They are happy just to have received it. They just want to start their new job and start getting paid aga...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Effective networking skills: the art of taking your job search to a whole new level
- Your network consists of family, friends, neighbors, co-workers and former employers. It also consists of your dentist, your barber or hair stylist, your accountant and your local grocery store manager. Networking is not only who you know, but who knows you. You may know a lot of people, but how well do they know you ? especially in terms of your skills, talents, creativity and potential? How fami...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Your salary: what are you worth?
- Why is it a good idea to determine your worth? Whether you plan to stay at your current job or seek employment elsewhere, your assessment of your worth can become a bargaining chip should you choose to negotiate for higher compensation. It's a reference point on your way to improving not only your standard of living but your sense of self as well.There are many ways you're worth is determin...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The perils of employment: are you about to be let go?
- From the moment you are born and you take your first breath, you begin to die.It's just a fact of life. And to illustrate another truth: From the day you are hired by a company, you move closer to the day you will move on. This is either a natural occurrence or a purposeful severing of ties.Statistics show that the average person will hold at least ten to twelve different jobs in wha...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Your value proposition: a critical component to having a successful job search
- Your value proposition is a series of statements defining your worth. It is the value you bring to the table ? the skills, strengths, core competencies, marketable assets and accomplishments you can declare as your own. Your value proposition describes your uniqueness - your unique gifts. It is what differentiates you from the crowd.Think about some of the statements you can make about your...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What to do
- Ever had that perfect life when everything seems perfect yet you wanna die. I am in the situation where I have the perfect imperfect world. I have a daughter which might not be mine after 6 years of believing she is, I have a girlfriend who is so imperfect she is perfect for me. A son well he is only 8 months old and he seems to be the only perfect balance at the moment.My girlfriend doesnt...