Career Strategy When Your Boss is a Bully

Q. Right after I accepted my new position, the manager who hired me quit. I now have a boss "Sam" who's a classic bully. He has most of the office terrorized. Every question becomes a confrontation. Last week, he walked into the conference room as I was meeting with a... Read More

Hiring the OverQualified Employee or Mining for Gold

I am having a hard time understanding why a valuable resource such as the "over qualified employee is having such a hard time getting a job. Something seems to be out of whack here. How is that as a society we deplore people who live on welfare and rape our... Read More

Thankk-You Notes: An Integral Part of Your Career

There is one little practice that is vital to generating the interest of potential employers. It is critical, but very few job seekers actually do it.What is it? The THANK YOU NOTE!Interview experts agree that EVERY job hunter MUST send thank-you notes after EVERY interview. They also point out that... Read More

5 Ways to Drastically Improve Your Resume in 10 Minutes of Less

Follow these quick and easy tips to build yourself a better resume in under 10 minutes flat.* Use strong, action oriented language that describes specific skills or accomplishments.Go through your resume from top to bottom and eliminate weak language. Don't write "Was in charge of large graphic design department that... Read More

Getting Your Online Health Care Administration Degree

Are you thinking about getting your online health care degree but don't know where to start? Afraid of choosing the wrong college or school? Here's a simple guide to help you get started building the career that you've always wanted.Making the decision to get your online health care degree is... Read More

Your Self-Image in the Workplace

When communication breaks down in your office or factory and workers lack motivation, what are the roots of the problem? On a study tour of a Fortune 500 food company, Peter Grazier, an international consultant specialializing in employee involvement, stopped to chat with an elderly machine operator. Within minutes, the... Read More

Writing Great Cover Letters

Cover letters are an essential ingredient to your complete résumé package. This is the best opportunity for you to demonstrate your personal character, knowledge of the company and your business writing skills. The following is a relatively generic format for creating your cover letter. Note that most cover letters... Read More

What You Need To Know Before Committing To Vocational Retraining

You've thought a lot about the kind of work you want to do. The duties, the pay, the hours, the environment ? everything sounds right. According to the newspaper ads, there is a big demand out there. You find a program that sounds really good. You are all ready to... Read More

Risk-taking - Get Your Feet Wet!

We often use the phrase, "Get Your Feet Wet" when we are just beginning to learn how to do something or are about to pioneer a new initiative. When we participate in a project for the first time, there is usually a hesitancy to step out into the unknown.There's no... Read More

Resume Outline - Add Structure & Flow to Your Resume

Building your resume, based on a resume outline will give it structure and flow... it provides an outline of all the things you should include in your resume.A resume is one of the most important documents you will ever createFirst you have to decide on a particular format for your... Read More

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Sample Cover Letters ... The Hidden Pitfalls

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Telecommuting Cover Letters

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How To Tap Into the Invisible Job Market

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You probably think you deserve a raise. But does your... Read More

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Can Nurses Be Entrepreneurs?

Yes, Nurses can be entrepreneurs. In today's market place nursing... Read More

Protect Your Business by Performing a Background Check

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Think About a Nursing Degree

If you decide to get a degree in nursing, there... 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... Read More

Should You Lie On Your Resume?

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Interview Quicksand

How will you respond when you're asked the following two... Read More

Resume Writing - Importance of a Professional Summary

The Summary is the preview of your entire resume. This... Read More

Consulting: A Different World

I won't say I have a vast array of knowledge... Read More

Staying In The Game

The message came from Human Resources. There's nothing to worry... Read More

Nuts and Bolts of Effective Cover Letters

As a job seeker, you shouldn't overlook the importance of... Read More

The Changing Values Landscape of the U.S. and How It Impacts Midlife Job Searchers, Part Two

The values landscape of our nation is changing, and with... Read More

Do What You Love, Love What You Do

Everyone dreams of a life full of love and adventure.... Read More

Why Are 95% of Job Applicants Not Called Back?

Have you been desperately looking for a job and keep... Read More

Do More than Expected to Get Ahead

One of the best things you can do to increase... Read More

Benefits of Mystery Shopping For Secret Shoppers

Mystery shoppers are people who are hired to scrutinize employees,... Read More

Writing Powerful Resumes ? 10 Golden Rules

Your resume is your sales letter. It may not get... Read More

Job Offers and Pay Negotiations

When you first get the job offer it will often... Read More

When All Is Not Well With Work

When all is not well with work, what do you... Read More

The Hidden Agenda of Interviews

It's Not What They Ask - The Hidden Agenda of... Read More

Nine Ways to Tell Youre Ready for a Promotion

So you noticed the new job board posting on your... Read More

Job Search 101

The whole job search effort is completely exhausting and at... Read More

Aptitude Tests Reveal the Difference Between Your Aptitude & Ability

Aptitude tests measure your skills, abilities, values, interests and personality... Read More

Job Security Is Dead! Are You?

Job security is an out dated concept. The idea is... Read More

The Network Within

When you hear the word "networking", what comes to your... Read More

How to Know if You Are in the Right Career

Ever wonder if you are in the right career? If... Read More