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November 13, 2008
"When one door closes, another opens; but we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one which has opened for us."Alexander Graham BellIt started off as a regular morning. You got up, had your daily fix of caffeinated Columbian goodness, wolfed down a bagel .
November 13, 2008
Walking around advertising the fact that you're looking for another job never endears you to employers, but covertly doing so in the face of an economic recession and a possible lay-off is just good sense. By continuing to job hunt even though you already have a job you'll be accomplishing several ..
November 13, 2008
It doesn't matter what industry you happen to be in, sweeping changes in supply, demand and technology are going to require you to stay up to date with what's happening in the field. If you've simply coasted along up until this point, grandfathering your way along while your co-workers went back to .
November 13, 2008
In the middle of a recession even companies that have historically been very employee oriented are going to have to shift their focus from creating a great place to work to creating a way to trim the fat off of their budget while continuing to remain competitive in the marketplace and lure in ..
November 13, 2008
Hopefully the economic recession isn't going to impact your job-but that doesn't mean you shouldn't take precautions. You don't want to wait until you're holding your pink slip in hand and wondering how you're going to make next month's mortgage payment to start looking around for another job, and ..
November 13, 2008
The first thing you want to do is protect your job. As I mentioned earlier, it's going to be the small start-up companies who haven't firmly embedded themselves into society that will feel the ax the fastest when a recession comes around. When people stop spending money, they're going to be among ..
November 12, 2008
In this Article were going to cover exactly Where To Go To Network For a Job.More specifically were going to discuss where to go to Network for Contacts that could lead to an interview.First, people often feel weird when asking friends and family if anyone they now is hiring. It makes them feel ..
November 12, 2008
Our task here is to take our list of contacts, Friends and Family and than begin to dial the phone.The basic formula for this step is to Dial the phone; Make Contact, Set Appointments and than Follow Up on Leads. It's that simple.1. Dial the Phone2. Make Contact3. Set Appointments4. Follow Up On ..
November 12, 2008
Were going to create a script that will make the task easier.The reason for a script is so that we can sound casual and relaxed when we talk to them. We also don't want to waste other people's time when we talk to them and we don't want to make them or ourselves feel awkward, needy, or pushy.What ..
November 12, 2008
I have discovered that people often experience overwhelm when considering all of the current web technology and resources available for networking in a web 2.0 world. Overwhelm generally means, “to be overcome in mind." This means that when you are experiencing overwhelm more than likely you ..
November 12, 2008
That's the bottom line. Don't leave your future to chance. Actively manage your career and systematically apply a few ways to do this. You will be able to achieve the most when taking a pro-active stance in guiding your career to the goals set out by you.- You will need to know where you are going ..
November 12, 2008
You're 50 years old or older. Your job was recently eliminated. The economy is stagnant. You can't afford to retire.Are you ever going to find another job?Probably.Is it going to be easy?Probably not.It takes longer to find a job at age 50 than it does at age 30. (By the way, if you're over 40, ..
November 12, 2008
In uncertain economic times, people may be wondering where they should go to find fulfilling, long term employment. It may come as a surprise that a temp agency could be the solution. Modern day HR consulting firms serve two functions: to provide temporary help to business that need it and to ..
November 12, 2008
I checked my 401k today and it is off 26%! my home is now worth 40% of what it was last year and my stock portfolio has lost over 50% of it's value. I really do not have any stable investments at all. Most of us are in the same boat on this subject.To complicate matters there are layoffs everyday ..
November 12, 2008
I wanted to talk to you about the police department exam and what you need to do to pass it. Anyone that wants to be a police officer will have to be able to pass this exam. It's not a normal type of test because it's trying to measure more than just aptitude. As a police officer, you are ..
November 12, 2008
Stephen Covey wrote a book in 1994 called: First Things First: To Live, to Love, to Learn, to Leave a Legacy. In it he included what he called The four-quadrant matrix for importance and urgency. Said simply, he believes it is important to differentiate between urgent/not urgent and important/not ..
November 11, 2008
If you have ever spent any time at your local employment office than you would know that there not the same as they were in the 70's. However the Employment Office often has hundreds of people to help, so here's some Insiders Tips To Getting The Most Out Of Them.Let's look at when you would even ..
November 11, 2008
With some time and a little effort anyone can find some work, they can get a job that will either pay the bills or come close. But what does it take to find and get High Paying Work? Here are 3 Overlooked Ways To Getting Hired For Big Bucks in any Industry.There are over a dozen ways to make an ..
November 11, 2008
Economic worries and stress about the direction of the country have led a good deal of companies to evaluate their human capital strategy, looking for solutions that are both cost efficient and effective. Candidates need to understand this and ensure that their expectations are in line with the ..
November 11, 2008
Often we overview and discuss some of the most common ways to best represent yourself to the outside world, a sense of personal branding. It is important since the web allows a seamless and inexpensive way for other people, especially employers, to peer into your lives and determine whether you can .
November 11, 2008
Time is one of the only things that we are truly capable of managing in our chaotic worlds. With more expectations mounting daily, the ability to manage time becomes all the more important. When searching for a job, this skill is essential. The job search process can be riddled with a great deal of .
November 11, 2008
I was looking through some of the career advice on Monster reference a blog I was reading. Based on the blog, I checked into some of the advice given on the site reference negotiations. During the due diligence, I came across a link that describes negotiating skills. Here is the article referenced: .
November 11, 2008
Lehman Brothers, AIG, Bank of America buys Merrill Lynch, the housing crisis, mortgage mess, fuel and food costs, on and on...While it looks dire, the times are creating opportunities for more people to become true leaders - not just in business, but in their lives. Let's examine leadership from ..
November 11, 2008
Vermont is situated within the Northeast of the United States of America. It is mainly recognized for its dairy products and it is known to be the biggest producer of maple syrup. However these days the state is ranked number 32 as one of the best states to do business in within the whole of ..
November 11, 2008
As the popularity of Scrum continues to rise, the number of employment opportunities in Scrum environments is booming. But because it's a relatively new management paradigm, many software professionals have questions about how to pursue a career in Scrum. There are a number of ways one can build ..
November 11, 2008
PrepareSchedule the interview for at least a couple days after you have decided to review the applicant. Take the time to prepare the questions you want to ask, and make sure you ask questions related to the specific position you are hiring for.Phone InterviewIf you are hiring for a specific ..
November 11, 2008
Fashion designers are responsible for creating the clothing, footwear, and accessories purchased by the billions on a yearly basis by consumers. Some fashion designers specialize in clothing design (men's, women's, and children's apparel). Others concentrate on footwear (shoes and boots). A third ..
November 11, 2008
Elementary school teachers are responsible for the educational and emotional development of children in the beginning of their academic years. Most elementary school teachers instruct one class of children in several subjects; although some of them teach one special subject (usually music, art, ..
November 11, 2008
Have you been exploring alternatives to traditional job search methods? If you have, congratulations! You are on your way to greatly increasing your results and response rates!I believe you will find this does wonders not only for reaching your job search goals, but also in keeping up your ..
November 11, 2008
Jobs that travel the world are an inconceivable dream for most people. “How, on earth," they think, “Could I possibly get paid to travel the world?" It's a common belief that you must save and save up a bunch of money before you can travel, then simply go for as long as your money will ..
November 09, 2008
Spend any amount of time managing people and you’ll quickly realize that your chances of getting a job offer are directly proportionate to how well you interview. Managers are also people and they hire the person that they think will do the best job, not necessarily the one ..
October 23, 2008
Will you entrust your health to someone who doesn't have any documents supporting that he is skilled enough in dealing with health issues? I bet you would prefer a license doctor than a quack.In Columbia, every people who wish to become a chiropractor must first seek for a license. The state will ..
October 23, 2008
If you are having issues with your spine but is afraid to try to use the usual medicines because you are afraid of ingesting something which is bombarded with different kinds of chemicals then the help of a chiropractor is what you need. They are those people who would treat spine problems ..
October 22, 2008
Sooner or later your going to be the new person, so how do you Make A Great Impression, Being The New Person?Your in luck because today your going to learn a simple Formula to be able to make a GREAT impression each and ever time you're the new person. Use this simple formula during interviews, ..
October 22, 2008
Lots of gamers are curious about the prospect of becoming a xbox game tester. They think it would be awesome to test new games on their xbox 360's for oodles & oodles of cash. Is it as cool as they think? Generally speaking, yes -- paid video game testing is very cool and it pays quite well. How ..
October 22, 2008
Do you know how many paid beta testers there are for video games? Lots! Just think about it -- Every game that is developed needs to be tested, right? Every year, 100 video games are released by big-name developers. Each of these games has teams of testers ranging from 10 to 50. If you do the math ..
October 22, 2008
A highly sought after position, traveling nurse jobs attract large numbers of applicants each year. With the benefits of travel, good wages, and a chance to experience new job places, it's no wonder experienced nurses look to traveling nurse jobs as a way to enliven their career.After working many ..
October 22, 2008
I read most recently some advice about beating out the professional competition if you are entering the process with less experience, or in some cases none. Major areas of focus were terms, flexibility, gathering of experience, etc. I did not agree with some of the areas, specifically as they allow .
October 22, 2008
'It is my dream job. How could I not recognize it?'Think it's impossible not to recognize your dream job? It happens much more frequently than you might think. Ever seen a romantic comedy where the heroine suddenly realizes that a guy she's known for the past ten years was actually her dream guy ..
October 22, 2008
I won't name names, but I would like to share a little story with you about a past company I used to work for. The conditions were almost unbearable and although I was planning my escape and had my dream job in sight, it took about a year for me to make the transition. Sparing you the real grizzly ..
October 22, 2008
Recently there was some research on Career Building for Retired Senior Citizens that found what the Top 20 Jobs For Retired Seniors are. Retirement Jobs are Jobs that a Retired Senior Citizen (age 50 adults) could pursue as a second career, these jobs are available due to their high demand. ..
October 22, 2008
The job market is tough and competitive these days. Employers have the advantage and are given many resumes to choose from in order to fill a job position. More and more employers are taking the time to thoroughly investigate potential job candidates before making a hiring decision and that ..
October 22, 2008
Gone are the days when a job application involved plucking up the courage to hand in a CV or letter to the reception of a large company office. Nowadays the medium of e-mail has become one of the main methods of communication in the workplace - from internal communication to applying for the job ..
October 22, 2008
Interviews can be nerve wracking and if you turn up unprepared it could cost you your dream job. Interviews are varied and they won't always follow a set pattern but if you consider the following points your chances of success will be improved. Make sure you are well prepared with as much ..
October 22, 2008
So, here we are in 2009 and you are wondering what career path you should choose? Well, I'd pick one now if I were you. Where should you turn for information to help you make a good decision? Well, why not turn to your local colleges and take a look or why not look at the Department of Labor for ..
October 22, 2008
"Get paid to drive" programs are in heavy demand. There are more applications than there are opportunities.Some people can not get these opportunities. Therefore, it is wise for you to know some basic things before you join these programs.It may take some days to be accepted after you make ..
October 22, 2008
Let's say you are a competitive college athlete and now you will be choosing a career path, picking a major and hoping to be a major player in round two of your already successful life? What can you choose, what can you do, and where might you go from here? These are turbulent times and time for ..
October 22, 2008
So, what career path should a competitive college athlete take? They will definitely need something that is really challenging. Of course, they also need to choose something that is psychologically correct for that fighter in them, the hard-charger part of their mind, body and soul. What sort of ..
October 22, 2008
What academic major should a smart superstar college athlete take? Not long ago a gentleman asked what academic major would be a wise choice, and mind you this gentleman is a star athlete and he has brains. So, what's the answer? Well, he must have a job that is competitive and challenging ..
October 22, 2008
I was so happy when television networks began showing different reality based tv shows about bounty hunting. I always thought it was an exciting career choice and I became so fascinated with bounty hunting that I started researching just what it takes to become a bounty hunter.I'm sure you are in ..
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