Be Prepared for the Unexpected
How long has it been since you last had to search for a new job? These days it's not at all unusual to change careers or jobs several times in a lifetime. The idea of retiring from the same company after a lifetime of service is much less a reality... Read More
Change Your Career, Change Your Life
Change Your Career,Change your Life!Lots of times I see and talk to people who are tired, bored and burnt out of their current jobs. I'm not sure what causes this dis- satisfaction. One reason, though, that I've thought about is that the work they are doing is not their life... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
7 Tips to Deal With a Bad Performance Review
Q. "I wasn't happy with my last performance review. Should I dispute the review? Write a letter for my file? Talk to a lawyer? Or just let it go?"A. Most professionals feel you should offer some kind of response. But whether to respond, and the way to respond, will depend... Read More
Hair Dressing as a Career
Since the world started hair has been a very important aspect of individual personality and with the change in time hair has emerged as a big form of self expression for both men and women.In todays world everyone wants to look beautiful, everyone wants to get compliment from their friends... Read More
How to Make More Job Contacts Faster, through Viral Marketing
Are you in the job market? Sick of every blog-byte cramming down your throat that you have to get out there and network? Feel like your traditional networking efforts have turned into a self-destructive waste of time? Online Social Networking (OSN), a form of viral marketing, is a better way... Read More
Defining Success Your Way!
In my career advising practice, I often find that my clients are not clear about what success means for them. Our society defines success primarily around three elements: power, money and fame. Many of you reading this may be saying, "wait a minute ?those elements are not the most important... Read More
In a Rut? Ready for a Career Change?
Are you unhappy at work? Tired and lacking energy and drive? Don't worry, you are not alone! Studies in the US show that up to 70 percent of the workforce is unhappy with their job at any given time. We all feel dissatisfied and frustrated with our jobs at times.... Read More
5 Ways to Profit From No Child Left Behind (NCLB)
The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (No Child Left Behind) is designed to reform and improve student achievement and change the culture of America's schools. According to this reform act each state must measure every public school student's progress in reading and math in each of grades 3... Read More
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More Companies Using Job Interview Phone Screening
Planning and preparing before you begin to send out resumes... Read More
?How to Look Your Best in a Down Economy?
As you know too well ~ many jobs have been... Read More
Students Searching for a Job
Searching for a job has become easier than ever for... Read More
Common Résumé Mistakes
Using a general résumé.DON'T DO IT! You cannot successfully use... Read More
Get a Raise: How To Ask Your Boss For More Money
How many people do you know who think they deserve... Read More
Discover What You Really Want To Do
Are you doing what you really want to do or... Read More
Spiritual Practices Offer Peace and Acceptance
Facing career transitions and daily life challenges can leave us... Read More
F-E-A-R in the Job Search!
Fear in starting a job search is a four letter... Read More
Successful Job Seeking ? The Importance of Your Cover Letter
As an employer I receive many job applications each week.... Read More
When The Going Gets Tough -- The Tough Keep Going
If you've been in a job search for more than... Read More
Certification for Freelancers and Home-Based Business Owners
When we think of technical certification, most of us think... Read More
Resume Writing - Tips and Advice
Job-hunting is not the most exciting thing in the world... Read More
What Every Employee Should Know About How to Overcome Boredom
Do you find yourself easily becoming bored or tired at... Read More
Resume Outline - Add Structure & Flow to Your Resume
Building your resume, based on a resume outline will give... Read More
The Secrets to Interview Success
Many well qualified and extremely able candidates fail at job... Read More
How Well Do You Manage Your Boss?
Are you in this situation? You and your boss just... Read More
Tell Me About Yourself
The need to tell people about yourself may present itself... Read More
Job Search Blurts
I coined this word to draw attention to the nervous... Read More
How To Deal With A Difficult Boss
Most people at some point in their lives have to... Read More
Passing The Police Test Just Became Easier
You've taken the police officer selection test or law enforcement... Read More
Be Prepared for the Unexpected
How long has it been since you last had to... Read More
Cross Cultural Interviews
At this moment in time, the increase in cross border... Read More
Why Well Produced Career Portfolios Are Replacing CVs
What is a Career Portfolio?The original portfolio used by artists... Read More
Handling the Dreaded Why Did You Leave? Question
If you left your last job under less-than-ideal circumstances, you... Read More
Reading the Want Ads--Not for Jobs--For Information
What? Want ads are where job announcements are, not information!Wait!... Read More
Updating Your Plum Job Now That Youre a Parent
It's startling to discover how having kids changes the way... Read More
The Big Mo : Momentum and the Hiring Process
Momentum as defined by Webster's is: strength or force gained... Read More
What Can I Do To Improve My Job-Interviewing Skills?
Whether you're a student job seeker or a polished and... Read More
Find A Job In A Fast Growing Field Using Labor Market Information For Your State
The question confronting most people who want to find a... Read More
Consulting: A Different World
I won't say I have a vast array of knowledge... Read More
5 Things You Need To Know Before Deciding On A Certification Training
The right certification trainingTrainings vary a lot when it comes... Read More
Career Change Is Not For Wimps! 3 Powerful Steps to Do Work You Love
Tough words... but I truly believe that folks who make... Read More
Dissatisfied With Work? Perhaps Its You
Just about every month, there's a new research report detailing... Read More
It May Be Time to Walk in an Employers Shoes
If you are in a job search and aren't receiving... Read More
Career Planning for Gifted Adults
"James is so restless and energetic. I wonder if he's... Read More
Top 10 Tips for Career Advancement
Here's a list of the top 10 tips you can... Read More
Staying In The Game
The message came from Human Resources. There's nothing to worry... Read More
The Squirrel Effect
An industrious black-tailed ground squirrel has his home beneath a... Read More
18 Career Enhancement Caveats
Core value investing in your careerMany people walk through their... Read More
A Career in Image Consulting
You might have seen them while watching TV shows such... Read More
10 Keys to Getting Paid What You?re Worth!
Asking for money is so taboo in our culture that... Read More
The Six Figure Job Search
Before we start discussing how to search for a six... Read More
How To Get That Promotion
If you're looking for that promotion or pay rise then... Read More
To Get Hired or Get Promoted, Attitude Is The Key
When you're looking to get hired or get promoted, what... Read More
Job Dissatisfaction
Job dissatisfaction is a driving force behind individuals seeking employment... Read More
Avoid Mistakes and Gaffes in Your Job Resume
Having mistakes and gaffes in your job resume spell disaster... Read More
Petite Modeling: What Should You Wear to Your First modeling Photo Shoot?
If you're looking into making the petite modeling industry your... Read More
How To Type A Resume For Employers
Learning how to type a resume may feel like a... Read More
The Pros and Cons of Telecommuting - As Seen Through The Eyes of a Seasoned Telecommuter
Janelle Delacorte has been happily answering calls for the Home... Read More
Career Success Through Self-Marketing
Marketing shouldn't be limited to advertising companies. Finding a job... Read More
Experience Hear-See-Do
Research indicates that we retain only 10% of what we... Read More
Feedback: Take It or Leave It ... But Get It
The expense was substantial. An immersion workshop with twelve participants... Read More
What Your Guidance Counselor, Career Counselor, and Own Mother Probably Never Told You...
The alarm clock jars you awake at some insanely... Read More
Moving Without A Job: Should You Move to the Location of Your Dreams and THEN Look for a Job?
Moving without a job will challenge your identity -- but... Read More
Business Dress for Women: Making Impact
Buying a suit can be an important investment when you... Read More
A Bit of Pollyanna
"Stop being such a Pollyanna," a trusted, more experienced colleague... Read More
Career Moves: Take Charge of Your Life
Every day millions of people let their inner fears stop... Read More
Applying for a Job in China
Working in ChinaWorking in China is very common now. Either... Read More
Multiple Skills for the 21st Century
(excerpted from The Weekend Seminar - Skills for the 21st... Read More
How Hedgehogs Hire
In my last column, I explored Jim Collins' "hedgehog" principle,... Read More
Culture Shock
Today we hear much talk of the 'global village'. People... Read More
Dont Let Difficult People Derail Your Career
Unless you are among the luckiest people in the world,... Read More
Passing The Police Test Just Became Easier
You've taken the police officer selection test or law enforcement... Read More
Are You Ready To Start A Business? Take This Quiz and See
Don't get discouraged! A "no" answer to any of the... Read More
10 Tips to Help You Ace the Interview and Get the Job
The interview is the "beauty contest" part of the job... Read More
Avoiding 10 Deadly Interview Mistakes
Too many job seekers set themselves up for failure before... Read More
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