Power Resumes ? Writing Your Objectives
A powerful resume starts with a good statement of objective. This is the headline of your advertisement promoting yourself. The headline has to be simple yet state with clarity that you are the perfect choice for the specific job or position.Clarity of objective requires that you be clear about your... Read More
10 Warning Signs That You?re Ready for a Career Transition
1. You dread getting out of bed and going to work.But suppose you were in a job or profession that feeds your spirit. Just imagine how exciting it would be to jump out of bed and step right into it every single day!2. You're exhausted, whether you've had no sleep... Read More
How Hedgehogs Hire
In my last column, I explored Jim Collins' "hedgehog" principle, and how powerfully this can be used to attract great employees. After many dozens of CEO interviews, I'm convinced that leaders with well-defined hedgehogs deploy the most successful hiring models.Recent job growth figures mean that more firms are competing for... Read More
The Perfect Fit: Women & Franchising
An interesting combination of factors at this time in history may be the reason so many women are turning to franchising to fulfill their entrepreneurial desires. Women's increased financial power, better education, and corporate experience, combined with their desire for more autonomy and desire to connect with others who share... Read More
How to Get Hired by Being Obvious
If you want a drink of water, do you hire a focus group or pick up the Yellow Pages? No. You go to the kitchen, fill a glass and drink. You take the shortest route to fill your need.The path is obvious, right?Your job search is the same way. The... Read More
A Workplace Romance Can Be Detrimental to Your Career
Over 70% of single employees will become romantically involved with someone they work with at some point in their career. The workplace has become the new single's bar. The workplace has also become the number one place for cheating spouses to meet affair partners and conduct extramarital affairs.Proceed with caution... Read More
Ask Me No Questions, Ill Tell You No Lies
If only there were no questions involved in getting a job!If you've been following NBC's "The Apprentice," you know who Omarosa Manigault-Stallworth is. She's had the honor of being fired by Donald Trump (and others, according to "People" magazine).A while back, Omarosa claimed that one of the other contestants made... Read More
Blogging for Candidates 101: Nuts and Bolts
A "blog" is simply an internet (web) log. Blogs are created for personal or professional use. They may promote a product or service, or merely serve as a personal online journal. There are currently just over four million blogs today, with a new blog born every seven seconds.The problem of... Read More
Behaviour To Climb The Stepping Stones To Career Success
The heading of this article could just as well have been "How to position yourself for promotion" or "How to position yourself for career advancement" or "How to climb the success ladder" or something similar.What behaviour will improve your chances for success? Behaviour which can be described as good work... Read More
Ask For That Raise!
For nine years Jeff worked for company G as an engineer. Flying airplanes was his first love. His job came in a close second place. That changed when Jeff met Judy. Their relationship quickly turned serious and they married.When Jeff and Judy sat down to do financial planning as a... Read More
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5 Simple Rules for A Great Job Interview
Many years ago, when I was a young job-searching greenhorn,... Read More
Benefits of Mystery Shopping For Secret Shoppers
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Interview Preparation
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5 Ways to Drastically Improve Your Resume in 10 Minutes of Less
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Using Recruiters: How To Get A Step Ahead Of The Crowd
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You wake up in the morning, head to work, and... Read More
9 Tips on Creating a Professional Emailed Job Application
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Opportunities in Automotive Services Industries - How To Cash In
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Why Do You Want This Job?
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The Chicken or the Egg?
Even before I checked my calendar on Monday... Read More
We Rejected Your Résumé Today
Hi, I am Mr. Employer.Even though you think I can... Read More
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Theres No Need to Pad Your Resume
It seems like a good idea, harmless in fact. Your... Read More
Career Change: Success Tips
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For those who are fluent in another language, foreign language... Read More
Make Your Career Offshore Proof
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Ten Courses Of Study If You Want To Be Your Own Boss
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Career Transitions : Fearless Flyers
You may have read one of my previous articles on... Read More
Searching for an IT Job
Looking for an IT job is one of the easiest... Read More
Career in the Toilet?
Individuals not within their target career field may feel insecure,... Read More
The Top 10 Ways to Achieve Balance in Your Life
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Ten Tips to a Job Winning Interview
These days, interviews don't come easily. When you get The... Read More
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Interview Skills That Attract Offers
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Top Career Advice ... More Choices and A Better Way of Life
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You are looking for a job and you are out... Read More
Four Simple Steps To Better Results With Your Resume
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Building Your Army of Supporters: How to Build Strategic Relationships in the Work Place!
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6 Vital Tips For Creating A Superior Resume
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Job Search Blurts
I coined this word to draw attention to the nervous... Read More
The 7 Tough Job Interview Questions That Can Make or Break You - and How to Answer Them
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The Career Athlete: What It Takes to Manage Your Career
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It May Be Time to Walk in an Employers Shoes
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Learn How To Network for HIDDEN Jobs
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Whats Stopping You from Getting Your Next, Good Job?
This question comes up often when I'm working with someone... Read More
Cross Cultural Interviews
At this moment in time, the increase in cross border... Read More
Should You Seek Temporary Or Contractual Employment While Searching?
According to US Department of Labor statistics, the average time... Read More
Managing Emotions During Career Change and Job Search, Part One
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Avoid Mistakes and Gaffes in Your Job Resume
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American Idol Syndrome
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Interview Preparation
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Unemployment Survival: Taking Back Control
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How To Create A Winning Impression In Your New Job
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Dynamic Interviewing Practices
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Factual Employment Screening Part 1
We have all heard in recent years that the need... Read More
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It's no secret that there is a lot of competition... Read More
Bartending School Online- Earn Your Bartender Training From Home
Many young adults flock to bars, lounges and clubs on... Read More
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Necessary Psychological Skills When Working in the Executive Protection Field
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Dont Settle
Chuck was the best of the twenty-four candidates. Still, he... Read More
How to Crash - Proof Your Job Search
Think you have the speed, endurance, and know-how to fix... Read More
Is Pursuing a Career in Patent Law the Right Move for You?
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Find A Job In A Fast Growing Field Using Labor Market Information For Your State
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Dazzle Interviewers With Your Achievements
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