The Secrets to Interview Success
Many well qualified and extremely able candidates fail at job interviews simply because they are unaware of the conventions of the job interview and the expectations of the interviewer.Successful candidates, on the other hand, manage to impress prospective employers precisely because they know how to present themselves.Thus, they study the... Read More
Learn How To Network for HIDDEN Jobs
I'll quickly cover the following:A) Why Network With People? B) Five Networking Tips To Get Started. C) Quick Networking Hints. D) Sources To Start Your Network.****** FACT ******Employers love referrals and first look to tap their own workers for people they know that can fill open positions. Its cheaper... Read More
What To Do When A Co-Worker Turns Nasty
A friend of mine laments that work would be great if only there were no other people there! No matter where we work, we will work with others. Often, those relationships are cordial if not friendly, but there can be challenges. You will not love all of your co-workers, and... Read More
Get A New Job - Career Choices
Career change is tough but rewardingThere are a number of reasons why people might be due for a career change:? They don't like their current career. Maybe they took the job because they needed money at the time and it was the only work they could find to pay the... Read More
Network Now
Have you ever been to a networking event that was awkward, frustrating and nothing more than a business card exchange? In his book MANHATTAN SOCIETY: The Art & Spirituality of Networking, Chris London says "Networking with integrity creates a greater willingness of all parties to be part of a human... Read More
2 Job-Search Success Stories
Here are two success stories from my readers who found great new jobs last week. As you read each story, ask yourself, "How could I apply this to my job hunt?"1) Job-search goal cards workHere's a story sent in by Fred, from Chanhassen, Minn. He got hired, in part, by... 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
Cover Letter Warning: Watch Out For the BIG BAD WORD!
Dear Job-Seeker:Just as Goldilocks was suspicious of the big bad wolf, be wary of the big bad word! You know the kind. Pursuant. Heretofore. Credence and all their contagious cousins! Unless you keep your guard up, these little pests will infest your cover letters like termites in a wood pile!... Read More
Top 10 Resume Writing Tips to Get You the Interview
There are many reasons why you could be in the market for a new job right now. Perhaps...==> You just graduated from high school--or even better, college--and you're ready to strike out on a quest for your first "real" job.==> Your worst fears finally manifested and you've been downsized.==> You're... Read More
Job Interviews: What to Wear
It takes between seven and seventeen seconds for a person to make an impression of us and much of that impression is based on how we look. It stand to reason, then, that what we wear to job interviews will make a far greater impact on our success than anything... Read More
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Create Your Plan B Before the Layoff Axe Falls
In one short week, the axe fell at a number... Read More
Build New Habits -- Payday Will Come --
Feeling that it never works is not a good excuse.... Read More
Do You Work to Live or Live to Work?
Let's be realistic here - hands up all of you... Read More
Resume Tune Up
Employers have fears, uncertainty and DOUBT (the FUD factor) over... Read More
Telecommuting Website (Part Two)
Last article I discussed why a telecommuter would benefit from... Read More
Have You Been Fired? Laid Off? No? You Will Be!
It's true. Things have changed. You need to know the... Read More
How to Know if You Are in the Right Career
Ever wonder if you are in the right career? If... Read More
Avoid a Three-ring Circus with These New Interviewing Strategies
I referenced the circus because I just finished another interviewing... Read More
How to Improve Your Work Situation
buWhy are so many people unhappy in their work situation?... Read More
Taking Charge During An Interview!
Perhaps you've found yourself in the position of seeking a... Read More
What To Do When HR Calls...
Generally, when you present yourself as a prospective candidate for... Read More
Searching for Jobs Online
Searching for jobs online is easier than ever, but also... Read More
10 Key Career Success Questions
At some point in every professional or managerial career, there... Read More
Finally Revealed: The Top 7 Resume Killers?
During my job search I read dozens of books and... Read More
Job Interviews: Succeeding with Panel Interviews
These days, job interviews often consist of a panel of... Read More
Q & A How to Find a Great Search Firm
Q & AQ: Are people sometimes cautious of 'headhunters'?A. Yes.... Read More
Waiting For the Official Job Offer
At the end of the third job interview, Helene was... Read More
Beat the Crowd with Winning Resume Cover Letters
Far too many people underestimate the importance of resume cover... Read More
The Five Most Common - And Most Avoidable - Résumé Errors
Writing an effective résumé can certainly be challenging. There are... 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
5 Steps to Standing Out Above the Crowd at Work
Do you feel like one in a million at work... Read More
6 Vital Tips For Creating A Superior Resume
1: Keep It ShortConsidering that initially HR personnel only spend... Read More
Job Search Advice for Desperate Job Seekers
Another morning of job hunting lies ahead of you. You... Read More
Skills Make Labor More Valuable
As you know by now, if you have been a... Read More
Negotiating Skills: How to Obtain the Salary You Want
Salary negotiating is an important topic that must be addressed... Read More
A Concept That Could Double Youre Income in Mystery Shopping
Do you want to double, or increase significantly you're income... Read More
How To Resign Gracefully
Once a new job has been accepted, you need to... Read More
It is Still Possible to be Upwardly Mobile in America!
Yes, it's still possible to be upwardly mobile in America:... Read More
Stop Searching for A Job and Start Attracting Professional Success!
1. Assess ? Evaluate your skills, interests and abilities. Understand... Read More
Recruiting on the Web Requires Special Record Keeping for Legal Purposes
by Lesli Peterson, Business Analyst, VCGwith Phil McCutchen,... Read More
Hello Work World, Im Un-Retiring
For many years, you looked forward to that day when... Read More
5 Resume Mistakes Telecommuters Often Make
Finding a legit telecommute job can be difficult. Telecommute jobs... Read More
Keep Your Phone Costs Down!
When you're looking for work, some of your expenses will... Read More
Before You Begin, Know What To Expect - How You Can Make a Living Proof Reading From Home
Proof reading from home is an excellent way to make... Read More
Job Interviews -- How to Follow Up Effectively
Getting a job is not just about your performance in... Read More
Why Your CV/Resume is Not Generating The Interview Offers You Want
If your current CV or resume is not generating the... Read More
Hey! - Are You Being Paid What You Are Worth?
Are you being paid what you are worth? Has anybody... Read More
Should You Make A Career Decision Based Upon A Career Quiz?
Q. I'm about to graduate High School and I don't... Read More
Why Do Interviews Die: That Sinking Feeling and How to Prevent it!
Interviews die because a mistake occurred. Sometimes, you've made a... Read More
You Should Interview the Interviewer, Too
I know what you are thinking. You're thinking, "Wait a... Read More
Losing A Career Can Feel Like Getting A Divorce
Most of us are aware that we need to grieve... Read More
Write Resume Keywords That Gets Your Application Read
As children we often used to read stories where magical... 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
Self Describing Skills - Key Strengths
You need to be the best you can at describing... Read More
Your Salary: What Are You Worth?
Why is it a good idea to determine your worth?... Read More
Outsmart Other Job Seekers by Showing These 5 Key Strengths
Getting an appointment for an interview these days is an... Read More
Career Transitions : Fearless Flyers
You may have read one of my previous articles on... Read More
Your Self-Image in the Workplace
When communication breaks down in your office or factory and... Read More
The 6 Stages of Modern Career Development
Career experts say that people will change careers (not jobs)... Read More
Advantages of Mobile Oil Changes; A Potential Small Business for You?
Mobile oil change and mobile lubes are great for fleet... Read More
The Squirrel Effect
An industrious black-tailed ground squirrel has his home beneath a... Read More
What is Experience Anyway?
I learned in first grade that one plus... Read More
Does Your Resume Have What It Takes To Survive The First Cut?
Qualifications" or "Personal Profile") uses bullets and succinct wording to... Read More
Are Online Degrees Valid to Prospective Employers?
Online distance learning has gained rapid popularity with the advent... Read More
Interview Preparation Made Easy: Create An Interview Preparation List
Here's a quick way to compare your own job experience... Read More
Get Out of Your Comfort Zone in the Job Search
Most everyone these days knows what a comfort zone is.... Read More
How to Transform a Boring Note Into A Killer Cover Letter - Part I
The AIDA formula is as old as dirt. It was... Read More
Rev-Up Your Network!
Whether you are looking for a job, new clients or... Read More
Multiple Skills for the 21st Century
(excerpted from The Weekend Seminar - Skills for the 21st... Read More
Ten Things To Do If You Really, Really Hate Your Job
1. Begin focusing on what you want instead of how... Read More
Playing from the Blue Tees: Women in the Federal Government
Throughout the past decade, workplace diversity issues have allowed organizations... Read More
Image and Style Count
When I was a child, there was a pool nearby... Read More
Surprise! Accounting is the Hot New Major
There was a time when accounting was the boring college... Read More
Tips for Getting Your Movie Career Launched
Hollywood helps those who help themselves! In you want to... Read More
How To Survive A Job Loss
Has this ever happened to you: You have been working... Read More
Overcoming the 7 Roadblocks Women with Families Face Making Career Changes
Family is the driving force of our lives. You need... Read More
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