10 Keys to Getting Paid What You?re Worth!
Asking for money is so taboo in our culture that most of us shake in our shoes when we think about negotiating salary. It conjures up our insecurities about not being good enough, not knowing enough, or not being considered valuable enough. We worry that the company will rescind its... Read More
It Takes Time
The story goes that after one of Ludwig van Beethoven's performances, several people were offering him their congratulations, when one woman commented, "I wish God had bestowed me with such genius." "It isn't genius, madam, nor is it magic." Beethoven replied. "All you have to do is practice on your... Read More
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... Read More
Image and Style Count
When I was a child, there was a pool nearby and every year my parents bought us season tickets. My brother and I swam there everyday. One day we were swimming the length of the pool underwater. As I came up at the edge of the pool gasping for air,... Read More
Career Change: Success Tips
Successful career change is based on first making an honest assessment of your skills and experiences. Then you match them against the current market conditions. Finally you set realistic goals. Here are five strategies to keep in mind when changing careers: Plan for a longer job search. Changing industries requires... Read More
Dont Be Defeated - Be Empowered
Taking a job out of fear and desperation will never satisfy you for very long, nor will it last all that long either, and before you know it your back to square one. As I said; a job is nothing more than "just over broke", and who wants to live... Read More
Are You Bored By What You Do?
Is your working life in the doldrums? Do you feel stuck in a rut? Uncertain about the future? Depressed by what you can see ahead? Still looking for a job that will fully engage your interest?If so, you're like millions of others who face each working week more with resignation... Read More
Networking Mistakes and How You Can Avoid Them
'Fear of rejection' is the major reason why individuals looking for a career change hesitate to use networking as the most powerful weapon in their job search armoury. This is even the case with senior people who you would have thought anybody would be delighted to receive a call from.... Read More
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... Read More
Prepare for Your Performance Review Before You Start the Job
When you start a new job, you probably realize the first three months are critical to your long-term success. Everybody's eye is on the "newbie" as you learn the ropes. "Does anybody want to go to lunch?" is the wrong thing to say in a run-during-lunch or never-leave-the-desk culture.You may... Read More
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Dynamic Pre-Hiring Practices
The pre-hiring process can be a challenge. Much time and... Read More
Career Change: From Suits & Sales to Boots & Rails
Peter Humleker had it made. As the general manager of... Read More
Personal Grooming: 8 Top Reasons Why You Can?t Take It For Granted In Your Career
Most people when they landed "the dream job" after an... Read More
How to Access Employers through Proposal Marketing
Use Proposal Marketing and you'll be your own hot spot,... Read More
Is Pursuing a Career in Patent Law the Right Move for You?
What's It All About? The field of patent law is... Read More
How To Survive A Job Loss
Has this ever happened to you: You have been working... Read More
Take This Job and...Re-staff It
Deciding to leave a job isn't easy. In fact, quitting... Read More
Love What You Do!
"To love what you do and feel that it matters,... Read More
Diplomats and Spies
"The Baratarian pirates also offered their services. Even though an... Read More
Power Resumes ? Writing Your Objectives
A powerful resume starts with a good statement of objective.... Read More
Job Interviews and The Secret of Selling Yourself
A very effective and persuasive tactic when selling something is... Read More
Independent RN Contractors Are Taking The Nursing Profession
Nurses wake up and take advantage of this extraordinary opportunity.... Read More
Creating Your Own Luck
Losing my job in the last recession of... Read More
Preparation is Key
Interviewing for a new job, or a promotion, can be... Read More
Smokin? Up a Storm: Clothing, Smokers, and the Job Interview
You're nervous. You're so nervous that you crave a smoke.... Read More
The Interviewable Resume
It is rumored that the only word William Shakespeare wrote... Read More
What You Cant Ask a Job Candidate is as Important as What You Can Ask
As a human resources professional or business owner, you face... Read More
How to Write a Resume That Stands Out From The Crowd
Today's job market is competitive. Many companies receive hundreds of... Read More
Dazzle Interviewers With Your Achievements
Attention Job Seekers: Tasks and Responsibilities are BoooringHo hum. The... Read More
Creating Traffic Jams
It's hard to imagine why anyone would pick up a... Read More
Ive Got the Big Bad B Word on My Job!
That "B" word---B O R E D O M.How did... Read More
Are You Tired of Hiring Other Peoples Rejects? - 12 Mistakes Recruiters Make and How To Avoid Them
When John applied for a job at Oakland Company, his... Read More
Career Tips: How To Start A New Career
These days most people accept that jobs are not for... Read More
Telecommuting Cover Letters
Question: How do I market myself online?Answer: With a stellar... Read More
Avoiding Tire Kickers as Job Seekers
With the economy heating up and employment prospects opening up... Read More
The Perfect Fit: Women & Franchising
An interesting combination of factors at this time in history... Read More
Creating a Feng Shui Power Office: 6 Easy Tips to More Successful Surroundings
More and more people are looking to gain an edge... Read More
The 5 Ps Of A Job Search
Step One - Plan:Most people spend more time planning a... Read More
Oil, Lube and Filter Employee Pay
We have been studying the labor rates of Oil, Lube... Read More
Do You Have the courage to ignore the experts?
Do you have the courage to ignore the experts? Do... Read More
Are You Living Your Career Dreams?
Inherent within the human spirit is a desire for fulfillment,... Read More
Are You In A Groove Or A Rut?
Ruts: the routines in our work and lives that have... Read More
Why Well Produced Career Portfolios Are Replacing CVs
What is a Career Portfolio?The original portfolio used by artists... Read More
How NOT to Write a Resume
You can learn a lot about how to do something... Read More
What Turns Potential Employers ON; What Turns Them OFF?
According to an annual survey conducted by the National Association... Read More
How to Close Your Interview and Leave a Lasting Positive Impression
Closing the InterviewKnowing how to successfully close an interview can... Read More
Dazzle Interviewers With Your Achievements
Attention Job Seekers: Tasks and Responsibilities are BoooringHo hum. The... Read More
10 Steps to Getting the Most Out of Job Fairs
Many job seekers tend to overlook job fairs. They can... Read More
Sample Resume Objectives: What They All Tend To Miss
Sample resume objectives. When a harried and possibly panicked job... Read More
Careers-Changing Jobs: The Fantasy of the Ideal Job
Most people would agree that the concept of a job... Read More
Benefits of Mystery Shopping For Secret Shoppers
Mystery shoppers are people who are hired to scrutinize employees,... Read More
Intuition: The Secret To Your Career Success
For far too long, we moderns have relied on our... Read More
Risk-taking - Get Your Feet Wet!
We often use the phrase, "Get Your Feet Wet" when... Read More
Mystery Shopping for Fun and Profit
How would you like to get paid to go shopping?... Read More
Top 5 Tips for College Grads Entering the Working World
1) Build a Relationship With Your Boss:Like it or not,... Read More
Reinvent Your Career In Five Simple Steps
The phrase "reinventing yourself" seems to be popping up all... Read More
Dealing With How Would You...? Questions
I'm always preaching about proper preparation prior to interviews. If... Read More
Six Sure-Fire Ways to Get Yourself a Pay Rise
Many employees do not care too much for their bosses... Read More
Career Killers to Avoid
Many professionals and managers are so involved in day-to-day crises... Read More
Creating Traffic Jams
It's hard to imagine why anyone would pick up a... Read More
Are You a Nice Person? What Companies are Looking for in Recruiting and Retaining Great People
Hal Rosenbluth, author of The Customer Comes Second, states; "In... Read More
Do You Have a Hotsy-Totsy Resume?
I begin this article with a bit of slang description.... Read More
What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up? Something That Hasnt Been Invented Yet!
Most of us were brought up to study hard, get... Read More
Job Search -- One of the Secrets of a Trade Show
A trade show is a great place to network, look... Read More
Become A Personal Trainer
Every human body is different and a personal trainer will... Read More
How To Find Your Dream Job
Here's the bottom line: many people work in jobs that... Read More
How To Start Your Own House Cleaning Business
If you are thinking about starting your own house cleaning... Read More
5 Proven Steps To Easily Master The Art Of The Interview And Get The Bartending Job Of Your Dreams!
Your mouth is dry, your palms are sweaty, your heart... Read More
You Should Interview the Interviewer, Too
I know what you are thinking. You're thinking, "Wait a... Read More
Five Fabulous Resume Tips for College Grads (or Anybody)
Fluffy clouds. Chirping birds. Green trees. Colorful flowers. It's springtime!... Read More
Discover What You Really Want To Do
Are you doing what you really want to do or... Read More
Goal Setting - Road Map To Achieving Your Career Goals
Goal Setting & ResearchYou can only set informed career goals... Read More
Dont Let Difficult People Derail Your Career
Unless you are among the luckiest people in the world,... Read More
Stop Whining and Ask For What You Want!
When you want something, the best way to get it... Read More
5 Steps to Standing Out Above the Crowd at Work
Do you feel like one in a million at work... Read More
Finally Revealed: The Top 7 Resume Killers?
During my job search I read dozens of books and... Read More
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