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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Waiting for the official job offer
- At the end of the third job interview, Helene was told by the hiring manager, "Congratulations, I am going to recommend you for the position. Expect a call from HR." Helene breathed a sigh of relief because her job search of six months was finally over.Helene went straight home and waited by the phone all day. The phone never rang.As the week drew to a close, Helene began t...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to take the pain out of performance reviews
- The Painful ApproachFor many years, "performance management" was of an annual event dreaded by both the management and the workforce. For a week or two every year the manager would virtually isolate himself and ponder the stack of review forms staring him in the face. Chances are there was very little data tracked, so he'd try to rack his brain for the past year so he could "evaluate" his e...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - I just lost my job: how am i going to tell my kids?
- One of the responsibilities of a human resources professional is to let employees know that their job has been eliminated. It is seldom easy to do and often painful for the person who is hearing the news.Just recently, I was involved in communicating a large layoff to employees at a Fortune 500 company. I sat with one woman after she had heard the news to tell her about the career transitio...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A career with the fbi
- Do you have what it takes to become an FBI special agent? Do you have a sincere desire to enforce federal laws and investigate crimes?This job requires hard work and can often times be dangerous and stressful. You'll undoubtedly be in close contact with crimminals and victims of crime. But a special agent's job is rewarding if you enjoy serving the public. Long before applying for a job as ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Relocation issues...who will pay?
- In light of recent unemployment figures, and a continual downturn in the labor market, many unemployed professionals are finding themselves in a bind when their benefits or severance packages are depleted. It is not easy to compete with 300-600 resumes for one job. Those seeking jobs through postings on the web or through a professional recruitment service must consider a new place to live as well...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Ten things to do if you really, really hate your job
- 1. Begin focusing on what you want instead of how much you want to escape. When you find yourself sharing the latest horror story, stop in mid-sentence and say, "What I want to have is..."2. Create an image that describes you in your job. Are you on a riverbank with no way to get to the other side? Lost in a jungle? Poking through a thorny hedge? When you get comfortable with the image, beg...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Great interview skills
- Going for a job interview can be a harrowing experience. The reasons are varied: A job applicant may not have the necessary relevant working experience or may be worried about the inability to answer difficult questions. Even the pressure of needing a job to pay for the living expenses can cause a job applicant to "freeze" or go numb with anxiety during the interview.Being appropriately att...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Effective resumes
- A resume is normally the first contact point between an employer and a job seeker. It serves the purpose of providing a summary of why a candidate is suitable for a job (cover-letter) and his relevant qualifications/experience.In this article, advice about creating effective cover letters will be provided and followed by the rest of the resume.An Effective Cover Letter:An effe...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to overcome a bad first impression
- Have any of these situations happened to you? Forgetting your client's name, unintentionally insulting a co-worker, spilling coffee on your boss, not recognizing an old friend, drinking too much at the company party, sending a racy e-mail to the wrong person, or asking a woman's due date when she's not pregnant ? ouch! You never have a second chance to make a first impression, so what happens when...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Writing a great resume, part 1
- Need a great resume to land that great job coming up? We are going to learn to create an eye-catching resume, using Microsoft Word.First, you need to collect all the information you will need to complete your Resume (dates of employment, education dates.....).Let's go to 'start' -- 'programs' -- 'Microsoft Word'. When the page opens, begin where the cursor is flashing and type in 'Re...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Writing a great resume, part 2
- TIP: Update your resume often. Be sure to add details of any training course, new interests and areas of responsibility.Continue to style your resume the way we did it before. Use Bold font for section headings. You might also want to underline them.TIP: For Speed-highlight the text to underline -- go to the top toolbar. You will see a button that looks like U (with a line under it)....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Minding your own business
- Think you have gone as far as you can in your present job? Instead of looking around for a similar position in another company, you may want to strike out on your own as a consultant.With a greater acceptance of telecommuting and companies outsourcing a number of their functions, individuals may want to consider being an independent consultant. But before you jump in, take the following int...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What is workers compensation fraud
- What is FraudFraud occurs when a person knowingly or intentionally conceals, misrepresents, and makes a false statement to either deny or obtain workers' compensation benefits or insurance coverage, or otherwise profit from the deceit. The key to conviction is proving in court that the misrepresentation or concealment occurred knowingly or intentionally.Premium fraud and benefit frau...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Waiting for lightening to strike
- Author and management guru, Peter Drucker says, "People adjust to the level of demands made on them." I would add, we also adjust to the level we demand of ourselves. At some point we grow up and pass for adults by how we look. To match that look with action requires both discipline and determination.I'll give you an example from my life. My son was born when I was twenty-six. I made the de...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Fact or opinion?
- "You ain't going nowhere, son. You ought to go back to drivin' a truck." What if Elvis believed this Grand Ole Opry manager's critique after his l954 performance? Or the Beatles listened in 1962 when Decca Recording Company responded, "We don't like their sound. Groups of guitars are on the way out."What if Rudyard Kipling quit writing when the San Francisco Examiner told him, "I'm sorry, b...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - When bad interviews happen to good candidates
- Going through the motions of a bad interview is like peeling back the layers of an onion. Sally learned this lesson the hard way, hands-on during an interview that should have been a piece of cake. Sally applied for a position that fit her qualifications perfectly. When she received an invitation to interview, Sally believed she was a shoo-in for the job. Feeling confident, she approached the inte...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Kick-in-the-pants job search
- Believe it: three obstacles will hold you back from your ideal job -- your résumé, you, and your job-search methods. There's no hidden formula; there's no bribery needed; there's no one standing in front of employment - other than YOU!You've probably heard all the excuses, or used them yourself. The job market is bad; technical jobs are going overseas; thos...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Independent rn contractors are taking the nursing profession
- Nurses wake up and take advantage of this extraordinary opportunity. Are you tired of having no input in your career, little money in the bank, lack of respect for your profession and little compensation for the long hours and years of dedication? Independent RN Contractor is a great way to renew your interest and rejuvenate your nursing career. As An Independent Nurse Contractor you will increase...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Can nurses be entrepreneurs?
- Yes, Nurses can be entrepreneurs. In today's market place nursing has a unique service to offer not only to hospitals but nursing homes, private care and doctor offices. We as nurses have the skill, knowledge and motivation to be successful entrepreneurs. Nurses are tired of being told how much our services are worth. The economy is ripe for the nurse entrepreneur. Why wait? The nursing shortage i...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Business careers: keys to moving on from retrenchment
- You may be astonished to realize that retrenchment may occur more than once during the life of the modern day worker. In fact, career advisors report that we could expect to be made redundant up to three times during our working life.As common as retrenchment is, when it happens, no one likes it. Whatever range of emotions initially emerge - fear, anger, resentment, retaliation, humiliation...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Building your army of supporters: how to build strategic relationships in the work place!
- Once you have accomplished your task of getting in the door and getting the job the real job of career advancement begins!You will soon learn (if you haven't already elsewhere) that corporate politics are ALWAYS surrounding you. If it is not your boss who is fearful of you taking his job it is your co-worker who wants to ensure that they are seen "better" than you when promotion time comes ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Mystery shopping
- Mystery shopping is an excellent way to make extra money. In fact, some people make a full time living doing it.There are many mystery shopping companies that will pay you to shop, eat at restaurants and take part in focus groups.A mystery shop consists of getting paid to go into a business without the employee's knowledge and reporting back to the mystery shopping company.A f...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Counteroffers: should i stay or should i go?
- If "resignation" is the word that strikes fear into all employers, then "counteroffer" is the one that strikes fear into an employee's heart. "What should I do? They've matched my offer?"It's Friday afternoon. You walk into your boss' office and ask the question that has sent scared many a managers -"Do you have a minute," you ask. At that moment, he ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Preparation is key
- Interviewing for a new job, or a promotion, can be a stressful situation. However, Preparation is the KEY! When preparing for that all important interview, take time to reflect upon your career experiences; and look for at least five good examples of your accomplishments and challenges--we will call them "bragging points".Make a list of these "bragging points", and then write a short summar...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Successful job interview tips
- Congratulations! You've finally landed that job interview you've been waiting for. Now the real work begins! Remember, resumes don't get jobs; they merely get you in the door. Here's how to make your resume come alive and make a good impression.Tell Your Story in 60 Seconds or Less. Believe it or not, one of the biggest stumbling blocks for job candidates is what to say when an interviewer ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Marketing you and your career
- Imagine if a business invested years into the research, design, and creation of a new product, and then failed to tell anybody about it. What if the company assumed (even expected) that consumers should discover their new product, just because it was â??greatâ??? Flawed logic, right? Yet, thatâ??s how many people treat their careers! They spend ye...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Ask the recruiter
- We all have career goals, big or small. Here are some questions I have recieved over the last month from those actively seeking new employment.How many versions of resumes should I have - and why?- Ideally, you should personalize your resume each time you apply for a job. List only your experience relevant to the job you are applying for. The number one issues with the resumes I reci...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Becoming a police officer just became easier
- As many law enforcement candidates can vouch for, taking the police entrance exam can be a stressful and highly competitive experience. I decided to research some preparation web sites and purchased several E-books on the topic to get a better understanding of what it takes to become a police officer. One thing that I quickly realized was that there were plenty of sources of material available for...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Surviving the technical interview
- Ah, the technical interview. Nothing like it. Not only does it cause anxiety, but it causes anxiety for several different reasons.How many people will be asking questions? From experience I can tell you thereâ??s nothing like walking into a room and seeing nine people on the other side of the table.Second, what will you be asked? Youâ??ll sometimes h...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Resume formats ... the hidden pitfalls
- Deciding on a resume format is the first major decision to be made when creating your resume. The overall look of your resume depends on the resume format, font and outline you choose.The two main types of format in use are the chronological and functional formats.When to Use the Chronological Resume FormatA Chronological resume is the easiest to create and it is also t...