Children At Work: Looking at Child Labor in the Victorian Age
Today, it isn't that uncommon for some children and teenagers to work. They may earn extra money by baby-sitting, doing yard work, or maybe even walking dogs. Others, once they go on to high school, may go to work in their local grocery store, malls, or food chains. However, in... Read More
What Everybody Ought To Know About How To Change Their Career or Profession and Still Survive...
Dr. Denis Waitley, trainer of leaders, including Super Bowl and Olympic athletes, Apollo astronauts, and Fortune 500 executives, is the most listened to voice on personal and career achievement and the author of the all-time best-seller, The Psychology of Winning claims that the 21st century is unlike anything we could... Read More
How to Pick the Best Career for You: Part 3
Marketing-with-Intent precisely drives you to your target and with greater speed because you are using the right mode of transportation, an accurate compass and a clear vision of where you're headed. You'll differentiate yourself from your competition by using the right vehicle to uncover the best career for you. Finding... Read More
How to Work Effectively With Recruiters
"R-E-S-P-E-C-T / find out what it means to me" is a line made famous by Aretha Franklin, and one that recruiters have adopted as their mantra. This is probably because there is a love-hate relationship between candidates and recruiters. Specifically, candidates love what recruiters can do for them, but at... Read More
Do You Need A Mentor? And How Do You Find One?
Whether you're self-employed or you work for someone else, you're new to business or a seasoned expert, one of the best ways to get ahead in business is to find a mentor. And some highly successful people even have more than one.What's a mentor?A mentor is someone who is willing... Read More
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.... Read More
Talented People
I was asked last week for an article about employment, "What is your favorite 'employment phrase'?"Wow, talk about tough questions! What sprang to mind were all the phrases that people should avoid like the plague, so I had to do some fast thinking to come up with one that I... Read More
In Control - Inside Tips on Interview Success
No, you can't control how the interview will be conducted, nor can you control the outcome. But you can influence it greatly by the way you present your personality and your skills.Part of acing an interview, is preparation. Do your homework on the company you're applying to. Read their stock... Read More
How To Prepare For A Telephone Interview
It is important to prepare thoroughly for your telephone interview.Begin by studying the job description and the candidate profile. This will enable you to identify the company's particular needs and demonstrate that you possess the skills required to meet them.Find out all you can about the company's products, services, history,... Read More
20 Questions That Helped Me Take A Leap Of Faith And Change Careers
When I was working more than 45 hours a week in a job with a two hour commute each day, the challenge of a new husband, new step children, two beagle dogs and maintaining a home was more than a stretch! Something had to give, and unfortunately I was the... Read More
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Lost Your Job? Ten Ways to Bounce Back!
Whether you've been right-sized, downsized, underutilized, or just plain fired,... Read More
What to Ask During the Interview
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Revitalize Your Recruiting for 2005
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Create a Network and Catapult Your Job Search
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Q & A How to Find a Great Search Firm
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Handing in Your Resignation and Serving Notice
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Thankk-You Notes: An Integral Part of Your Career
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Job Interview Mistakes To Avoid
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Career Job Satisfaction - Get Off the Treadmill - Exit Your Rat Race!
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We Rejected Your Résumé Today
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How To Power Negotiate Your Next Bonus
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A Cover Letter Tip Guaranteed To Land You More Job Interviews!
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Personal Contacts: The Key to Successful Networking
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Ive Got the Big Bad B Word on My Job!
That "B" word---B O R E D O M.How did... Read More
Unemployment Blues: Mind Over Mood
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Why a Professional Resume?
As a job search tool your Resume is your main... Read More
Preparing For An Interview
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Workplace Violence - 8 Tips For Spotting Early Warning Signs
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The Top Ten Strategies of A Great Interview
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You?re Ready for a Career Change - Is Your Resume?
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Looking for a Qualified Medical Billing Specialist
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Thank-You Notes: Your Thoughtfulness will be Rewarded
I get asked these questions over and over: "Should I... Read More
How To Take The Pain Out Of Performance Reviews
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5 Characteristics of a Dynamic Loan Processor
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Writing a Must-Read Cover Letter
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Global Economy Creates Need For International Business Pros
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Stepping Stone Jobs
What we name something matters.It sets a tone that alters... Read More
Job Interviews: Ill File a Grievance!
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Interviewing Over Lunch: Are You at Risk?
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Top Career Advice ... More Choices and A Better Way of Life
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How to Be Prepared for a Layoff
If you are concerned that your company might be planning... Read More
Negotiate Better Job Offers with This Twelve-Point Checklist
You've been through an employer's interview process successfully and have... Read More
Always Have a Current Resume
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Evaluating Job Offers -- Eleven Warning Signs You Must Watch Out For
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These days, job interviews often consist of a panel of... Read More
How to Evaluate Job Offers and Zoom In On the Right Opportunity for You
You've been successful in your job hunt and have received... Read More
Does Your Resume Have What It Takes To Survive The First Cut?
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5 Steps to a New Job
The economy is picking up, budgets are new, positions are... Read More
Job Interview Mistakes To Avoid
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Think About a Nursing Degree
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3 Cover Letter Secrets Revealed
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Creating a Winning Resume
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Hair Dressing as a Career
Since the world started hair has been a very important... Read More
How to Reach Your Next Job Faster with Fewer Potholes, Roadblocks
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Create Your Plan B Before the Layoff Axe Falls
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Everyone Should Have a RED BALL in the Job Search
May I explain what about what a red ball means... Read More
Discover What You Really Want To Do
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Job Search Tip for College Students
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Job Hunting Tips: Taking Care of Yourself
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Unemployment Survival: Taking Back Control
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The Path of Least Resistance
I spend a bit of time on airplanes. So, I... Read More
Free Resume Examples: More Is Better
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How to Ask For a Salary Increase and Get Your Raise
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Why You Need To Be An Intrapreneur
When a client asks me if I think he or... Read More
Sample Resume Objectives: Read, Dont Copy
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4 Tips for Making Successful Job Offers
The interviews are completed, the paperwork is all filled out... Read More
Successful Job Search: 10 Steps To Quickly Acquire Your Dream Job And Put More Money In Your Pocket
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Rejection Got You Down in the Job Search?
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So Youre Thinking of Changing Careers
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Recruiting Excellent Job Candidates
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