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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Updating your plum job now that youre a parent
- It's startling to discover how having kids changes the way you see the world. Just compare your "before kids" vs. "after kids" views on what counts as: A good place to live. A desirable car. A great restaurant. A wonderful evening. Your ideal or "plum" job. Give that "plum" job a closer look. Back in college or graduate school, you may have dreamed of a jo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Taking your words seriously
- When we ordered the stained glass window as an accent piece for our home, the artist-proprietor told us he was a bit behind. "So," he said, "to be on safe side, plan on six months." That was two years ago. We still don't have the window. Each time we call or stop in, he has yet another plausible reason why our project isn't done, the appropriate apology and a new p...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The chicken or the egg?
- Even before I checked my calendar on Monday morning, I knew the appointment would be there. Passed over for promotion again, Ralph wanted specifics on why I hadn't chosen him for the position. This was not a new conversation. I thought of Ralph as my chicken and egg dilemma. Ralph was the chicken. He believed he would make a great Team Leader, and when I promoted him, he wou...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Top 10 tips for career advancement
- Here's a list of the top 10 tips you can use to advance your career: 1. Don't be afraid to say "I don't know." If you don't know something, say so; don't try to fake it. 2. Take responsibility for your actions. If you're at fault, admit it and take the blame. If you're wrong, apologize. 3. Never gossip. Gossip can hurt the careers of two people: the person being talked about,...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to overcome being overqualified
- Have you ever gone through the interview process, felt confident that you'd performed extremely well, and then heard these dreadful words: "I'm sorry, but we feel you're overqualified for this position." Arrggh!! When I was told that after an interview, several thoughts went through my frustration-fogged mind... What kind of crazy excuse is that for not hiring me? So what if I'm 'ov...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The background on background checks
- In one of my past lives I held a Top Secret clearance as a Civil Service employee working for the Air Force. So I am familiar with background checks. But many job seekers are not. Here's a little background on background checks... More companies are doing background checks on potential employees these days than ever before. Why? Here are justa few of the reasons: 1. Studies show that...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Are your references ready?
- One of the most common forms of background check performed by companies hiring new employees is the reference check. They typically request that candidates provide them with three names of previous bosses. If you don't have three former bosses, then provide co-workers, teachers, college professors and/or professional colleagues as character references. The first thing you should do is devel...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Four important questions to ask your interviewer; do you really want to work for this person?
- Many job seekers miss a golden opportunity when they are asked towards the end of an interview if they have any questions. If they feel the interviewer adequately explained the position, they make the mistake of answering "No" to this question. But this is the perfect time to find out if you really want to work for this person! After all, even a wonderful job can turn into a miserable experience i...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Five powerful tips for interns
- Interning is about more than earning money during summer break. It's a wonderful way to gain work experience and lay the foundation for your future career. But to get the most out of it, you have to do more than just land the job, show up for work and collect your paycheck. Here are some tips that will help you get the full benefits of interning: 1. Pay Attention. This is more than a job, i...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - No experience? no problem!
- Are you a new graduate with little or no work experience? Sometimes it can be tough to get a job without experience, and how do you get more experience if you can't get a job? Well, your chances are better than you think. Even if your work experience is a little weak, you've probably got life experience that will help you. After all, it's not really your job history that employers are inte...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Reinvent your career in five simple steps
- The phrase "reinventing yourself" seems to be popping up all over lately. Just a few days ago a friend asked me how he could do it without starting completely over. His concern was, "How do I move in a new career direction without sacrificing all the skills and experience I've worked so hard to achieve?" The underlying question is, "Is this even possible?" Yes...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What to do when your boss is a butthead
- I've never worked for a boss I didn't like or respect. Sure, some were better than others, but I never considered quitting my job because of a bad boss. Unfortunately, many employees aren't so lucky. If your boss is a total butthead, someone you'll never get along with, admire or respect no matter how hard you try, there are a few things you can do. Wait. Is your boss close to retire...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 175 power verbs and phrases for resumes, cover letters, and interviews
- While you're revamping your resume or cover letter or constructing your proof-by-example stories for interviews, you'll find you need to watch your word choice. Why? Communication is powerful if the words we use to communicate are powerful. That's not all it takes, but the right words make for a good beginning. So as you craft achievement statements or write paragraphs that sell your skill...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Seven steps to making a successful career change
- My first job was secretary to Moses. Having to transcribe and make 2,430 copies of the Ten Commandments convinced me I was on the wrong career path! OK, maybe I'm not quite THAT old. But I did start out as a secretary. While I didn't mind the work, eventually I decided it wasn't very satisfying. I often felt like a "tool" that helped others contribute to the organization's success. I wanted to mak...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Handling the dreaded why did you leave? question
- If you left your last job under less-than-ideal circumstances, you probably dread the "Why did you leave?" question that almost always comes up at job interviews. Here's how to handle it. First and most important, never lie. If you were fired, don't say you quit. It's very easy for companies to do background checks that will reveal this lie; it will probably come back to haunt you. Besides,...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 12 steps to targeting success in your career or job search
- Is your job search sagging? Are you still looking for that ideal next job? Or are you about to begin looking for new work and are not sure of the best way to go about it? What you need is a way to evaluate your job search strategies to see whether or not they are working effectively for you. Ready to get started? Here are 12 building blocks to a successful job search and the goals that wil...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to get more interviews in your job search
- Richard Bolles, job search guru and author of What Color Is Your Parachute? predicts that you can expect to search for work 1-2 months for every $10,000 you hope to earn. So, if you're looking for a $40,000 a year position, you may search for 4-8 months to land it. Back when the economy sizzled, that job search length would have seemed outrageous, but now, many people would be thrilled to only sea...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Any job is an honorable job
- Seeing your job as an honorable job, adds more meaning and peace to your life. Also, seeing the honor in what you do now, creates an ideal foundation upon which a career change can be built. At fifteen, my first job was that of a waitress at a local truck stop. One day, back then, I happened to meet the elementary principal of my past. She mentioned she had heard I was working part time and...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Resume tips to take you from sahm to wahm
- When looking for a telecommuting position, it is very important to have your resume in tip-top shape. This is often the only thing that a potential employer has to base a hiring decision on since they most likely will not be interviewing you in person, your resume has to make that great first impression for you.When your resume comes across the fax line or is opened in an email, it needs to...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - American idol syndrome
- I like Simon, one of three judges on American Idol. I find his feedback refreshingly honest. And while his words startle me with their ego wounding potential, the traditional feel-good, let-you-down-easy, sugar-coated feedback is not much of a gift. It's hard to tell someone they're not good enough and their dreams are not going to happen, at least in this venue. But not tel...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Creating your own luck
- Losing my job in the last recession of the last century, I discovered first hand the power of creating your own luck. A week later, I decided to locate an interim position while I looked for a "real" one. Accepting a temporary position at minimum wage in an industry I knew little about, I decided the way to enjoy the position was to learn everything I could and contribu...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Success at work : people skills : networking
- Getting along with your co-workers is critical to yourhappiness and success at work. You may find yourselfspending more time with your co-workers than with yourspouse and family. Each individual in an organization isjust a small cog in a big wheel. Without the assistance ofco-workers, you will find your assignments much moredifficult. The first step toward getting th...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to give job-winning answers at interviews
- Human Resources personnel, professional recruiters and various other career experts all agree: one of the best ways to prepare yourself for a job interview is to anticipate questions, develop your answers, and practice, practice, practice.There are plenty of websites that offer lists of popular job interview questions, and knowing the types of questions to expect can be very useful. But kno...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Spiritual practices offer peace and acceptance
- Facing career transitions and daily life challenges can leave us feeling lonely, stressed and anxious. How do we manage to deal with the financial and emotional stress of having a home, a car, work (or no work), kids and a spouse in this too-busy world?Spiritual practices can help us navigate through the turmoil of work and life transitions with more acceptance and peace.Below, I sha...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Creating a feng shui power office: 6 easy tips to more successful surroundings
- More and more people are looking to gain an edge in their working environments. One method that business people are increasingly turning to is feng shui. Feng shui promises that by arranging your office environment correctly, it is possible to create a better energy in your office, and that energy can promote further opportunity and advancement. In feng shui, there are a few very basic, yet...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Loving what you do
- Man is a social animal and survival is his major need. There are needs that he needs be fulfill. The needs can be physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. A common thread that connects all the above need is a means to sustain physically. He can barter his skills to sustain himself. If the urge to contribute physically arises then he can do physical labor, like bringing about movement on ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Hey, you cant ask me that! (how to respond to inappropriate job interview questions)
- I received the following questions from a visitor to my website recently: "How should I respond to inappropriate questions such as: (1) Do you have a stable home life? (2) Tell me about your personal situation. Are these inappropriate questions? It has been so long since I interviewed for a job, your suggestions about the most helpful responses would be appreciated!" Those are, ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - When and how to say i just cant do it!
- We naturally hesitate to tell our boss when we can't do something or are feeling overwhelmed in our job. Bosses don't want to hear that, right? Well, it depends. In many situations, your boss is so busy that he/she doesn't keep track of how much work you're doing. When your boss gives you a new project, he's not thinking about all the other projects you're already working on. ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Job interviews & the magic of music
- Can music help you with your next job interview? It just might! Here's how. First, it can help you during your research, preparation and practice. While it doesn't appear to work for everyone, some studies suggest that having classical music playing softly in the background as you study can boost your recall. Try it as you're reading over your prepared answers for probable inter...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Six factors that can cost you the interview/job
- Most job seekers know that an unprofessional appearance will count against them at an interview. Here are six MORE factors that can help you remain in the unemployment line: (1) Being unprepared for the interview. Prepare, plan, and practice! In today's tough job market, you MUST do everything you can to give yourself an edge... preparation is the key. (2) Not bein...
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