Nine Ways to Tell Youre Ready for a Promotion So you noticed the new job board posting on your way back from lunch. They finally decided to fill the assistant manager spot in your department! Trouble is, you've only been in your current position for about eight months. There's also been some talk of hiring from outside. Should you go for it anyway? Here are some ways to tell if it's time to power up the corporate ladder.
The Top Ten Ways to Jump Start Your Career Whether your unemployed, in a slump or just hate your job, these tips can help you breakthrough to greater professional success and personal satisfaction.
Avoid Mistakes and Gaffes in Your Job Resume Having mistakes and gaffes in your job resume spell disaster for your job search. The last thing an employer needs is to look at a poorly written resume. The employer is looking at possibly dozens of resumes a day, and if yours is not up to par, don't expect to hear from him/her.
Are You Taking Your Inner Brat to Work? Hate your job? Maybe it's your inner brat (or someone else's!) that's making your miserable. Here are some tips to help you feel more in control of what happens at work.
Career Change - Emotional Intelligence for Knowledge Workers? Nowadays we can expect to survive the second half of our lives and as our work is knowledge-based - we knowledge workers are not finished after 30 years on the job - Are we merely bored?
Career Change - Creating Wealth & Happiness If you are looking for a career change that 'upsizes' your life then you need to be clear about who you are and what you stand for. It helps to have a great coach to work with at this point. Without a coach, you need to be asking yourself some searching questions about what you WANT to do, who you want to BE and what you want to HAVE.
Getting Past Fear Are you stuck between the desire to change your job and fear at the same time?
This article provides tips to help you move forward despite the apprehension
connected with career/job change. I've experienced that fear and found a wonderful
career beyond it. You can too!
Is a Career Change on Your Horizon? Is it really possible to switch to a new career midstream
in your working life? The answer is a resounding yes! But you have to know how to go about it. It takes a bit of planning, thorough self-assessment, and perhaps additional training.
Analysing Adverts for the Creative Response The fundamental rule is: if you are going to apply for advertised jobs then only apply for the right ones. Don't
waste time by applying for the ones you've no chance of getting; not only is your time lost but your morale will
suffer if you keep getting rejections. Analysing adverts thoughtfully saves you more than just time.
Need a Job? Put a Gun to Your Head A legendary marketing genius once said that, if he had to write a killer sales letter, he would imagine he had a gun pointed at his head and that he would be shot if his advertising didn't deliver.
How to Conquer Job Hunting Apathy Irrational fear, not the lack of ability or opportunity, is the usual cause of apathy during a job search. Sometimes we fear we are too old, too inexperienced, too long out of work, too … something. At other times, fearing rejection, we assume that no one will ever want us again. Or that if they do, we won't be able to hold the job. We fear it's a bad job market, the wrong career track, the wrong time of year, our health, - oh, lots and lots of things lead us to apathy!
Kill the Hype She was waiting for me when I returned from a meeting. Standing outside my office door, I could tell by her downward glance, Jodie was not there to give me good news on the project. Despite her confident, enthusiastic and definitive style, she failed to deliver what she had pitched. It was not the first time.
The Ripple Effect of Fear The fear and anxiety generated by becoming unemployed is outlined and techniques to prevent its taking over are provided.
You Should Interview the Interviewer, Too Would you believe it's beneficial for you to do so? Surprising to many people most employers are more impressed with an applicant that has questions for them and is prepared to ask them. Want to know what type of questions you should ask?
Do I Have to Provide a Salary History? Often you see job postings with a request to Send resume with salary history to... I don't know about you but the first thing that pops into my mind is within what range do they expect to pay? The next question I ponder is whether or not it's legal or any of their business. Who will see this information when my resume and accompanying documents are received?
Chicken Soup for Job Seekers Do you want to change your job but don't know the right way to go about it? Are you vacillating between waiting for your dream job or accepting the first one that comes your way? Or are you a fresher falling in line with what your parents wish you to be rather than what you wish to be? If this is the kind of situation you find yourself in, then the next few minutes will help you get a clearer picture. Here is our bowl of chicken soup for the job seeker's soul. Read on...
Inside Sales Jobs: A Job Worth Seeking? Are you interested in inside sales as a career? Inside sales can be a very rewarding job if you so choose. What is the difference between inside and outside sales positions? If you think the difference is staying out of the sun, read on and discover if or why an inside sales job could be for you.
Traditional University or MLM University? You Choose People wait 3-5 years to earn a university degree but they cannot wait 2 years to learn life skills and training in MLM business. Are you still in a rush for su...
Managers: Are You PR-Fit? Can you honestly say that your business, non-profit or association's key outside audiences behave in ways that help lead to your success on-the-job? Or, have y...
Your Support Network Quick. Who's in your support network? Huh? What's a support network? Do I have a support network? Honey, who's in my support network? Your support network is t...
Creating a Marketing Plan for Your Website Have you created a marketing plan for your Website? If not, it is time to think about creating one. Article explains why creating a marketing plan is important ...
Golf Nutrition On And Off The Course For best competition performance on the golf course, maintaining proper nutrition is very important. There's no one specific food or diet that will fit every g...
Avoid Profit Loss By Ensuring Your Affiliates Success! Article shows tips and tricks on how to avoid loss of profits with your affiliate programs by effectively motivating your affiliates so your program becomes a w...
Your Anchor in a Storm Many times, when we fall into trials we may be tempted to ask, "Where is God?
Is YOUR Home A Safe Home? Do you or one of your family members suffer from allergies, asthma, add/adhd Heart disease, cancer, or respitory problems? It could be from the toxins in your h...
Eczema: Tips On How To Care For Your Skin Eczema can best be described as a non-contagious skin condition, which is characterized by hot dry itchy skin, with symptoms that often fluctuate seasonally and...
Operating on Perpetual Overload? Is email creating a workload log jam? Here are the top 3 e-habits that undermine our ability to get to our high impact activities and some effective Focus Mana...
There is Power in Believing I once read a story about a Catholic priest who was a godly person. He was so godly that when he died people believed that his bones had healing powers. Yeah, r...
Staging Homes for Top-Dollar Sales Design Psychology expert Jeanette Fisher discusses "redecorators," home stagers, and why buyers choose the house they buy.
