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“Marketing You” By : Cindy Swiantek How do you get started in marketing yourself to a new employer? Learn tips on packaging yourself and communicating your value. Are You Working on Your Masterpiece? By : Ian Christie Have you ever thought about your career or the work you do as art...as a form of personal creative expression? We can easily summon an image of the painter, sculptor, musician, writer or inventor in their studio, engaged in the wonderful process of creating a masterpiece. Try applying this analogy to you and the work you do. Your career...past, present and future is a canvas upon which you are painting, a block of stone upon which you are chiselling. The work you do, the life you lead, are the works of art that you create. Job Change Alert: Make Rapid Turnover Work For You By : Paul Megan Rapid staff turnover is expected to escalate. That means that just when companies are devoting more time to finding new talent, they have to find ways to encourage current employees to stay. Isn't It Time for Your Job Promotion? By : Paul Megan Here are six professional tips that can put you on the path to a successful job promotion! 4 Powerful Career Education Tips: Success Is In Your Attitude! By : Paul Megan A savvy career education review may tell you it's not your job that's slowing you down. Time for a Career Change? . . . How Do I Know? By : Paul Megan When your current employment picture is rosiest . . . that's the very best time to consider a move. When Was Your Last Career Planning Session? By : Sandra Stammberger Career planning is not an activity that should be done once and then left behind as you move forward in your jobs and careers. Your Career - Have You Met A Roadblock? By : Tony Jacowski Read these sure-fire ways to move your career in the right path! The Secret Strategy to Become a Career Advancement Winner! By : Paul Megan There's no way around it if you're serious about getting ahead. You must have your ducks in a row before you go into the career advancement marketplace. Career Planning Made Simple By : Tony Jacowski A good plan, violently executed now, is better than a perfect plan next week - George S. Patton (1885 - 1945) How to Guarantee You're Never Fired or Laid Off By : Richard Stooker How to make lots more money as a techie, by turning your expertise into your own business. Take Charge of Your Career -- You Don't Have a Choice By : Richard Stooker Job security is as much an antique as Pet Rocks. Take charge of your careers and finances from the very beginning. Are You In The Right Job? By : Garry Zancanaro If you become known as a person that can be relied upon to get a job done, who is efficient and productive, has initiative and is prepared to accept challenges, and has a positive attitude to your work and your co-workers, you will be considered a great asset by any well run organisation. Are You Really Listening? Your Career Could Depend on it By : Randy Siegel Most of us don't get it. Few skills are as critical to our success as our ability to listen. And even though we may think we are good listeners, most of us are not. Know It Before You Are Handed The Pink Slip By : Tony Jacowski Top ways to avoid a lay-off. 5 Ingredients Of The Perfect Job By : Tony Jacowski Lists 5 key points that define a perfect job. Going After the Non-Job . . . An Exciting Alternative Strategy! By : Paul Megan If you think you'll beat out the competition and go after a job by putting together a superior resume and jumping through all the hoops some lower level interviewers throw at you . . . well, you just lost! Create A Successful Career Vision By : Pamela Watson At the end of today, will you be a step closer to achieving your career goals? This article helps you get started to succeed within the interview and your career. How To Communicate With Confidence By : Regina Maniam Have you wished how nice it will be if you could communicate with confidence? It could be to someone who reports to you or someone you report to. Or it could be your peers. Find out in this article how you can do this and increase your effectiveness. Your Career in 2007...Get a Fresh Start By : Cecile Peterkin Have you thought about your career goals for 2007 What worked to years ago in planning and managing your career will not work for your career development in the 21st Century. Managing your career in the 21st Century requires preparation, career goal planning and career guidance and ensuring that your time is directed meaningfully. The No. 1 Mindset To Avoid... If You Want a Successful Career By : Anna Johnson Here's the mindset that will almost certainly hold back your career development... and how to avoid it. How Not To Lose Your Job After A Heated Argument With Your Boss By : Leon Edward Working in an office, there is bound to be incidents that you wish you could take back. Learn to successfully manage relations and emplyoment after... How To Manage Your Career By : Ken Mathie How do you find an ideal career that is just right for you? Many times, people tend to drift into careers that probably their parents decide for them. As long as it is what you can do better and are comfortable with, there are no problems in going for it. But, if that is not the case, is it worth choosing for? Manage Your Career - Forming a Vision For Your Career By : Ken Mathie It is extremely important to know where you are going in life. In this article, we will work out exercises that will help you enhance your career choices and explore other options. We aim to help you form a career vision and determine your perception of an ideal day at work! The Symbiotic Relationship of Career and Mind Control By : Leon Edward How to better control your mind and succeed in the decision-making process, communication skills, memory retention, stress management and leadership skills... Manage Your Career - What Is Success? By : Ken Mathie Everyone in life wants to be a success. Success is a state of mind. You are able because you think you are able! Different people perceive success differently at different points in their lives. Career Management Defined By : Tony Jacowski Career Management has long been regarded as an attempt that is made to create an impact or enhance the career development of personnel. A key feature of organizational career management is that it is always designed and managed by the organization itself. Choosing The Right Career And Technical Education By : Tony Jacowski If you are looking to change careers quickly, consider a technical education option. You can be trained quickly for a new job without giving up your present one. 21st Century Business Women By : john long When the first generation of women entered the workforce in earnest in the 1970s, they succeeded in the only way they could by imitating men. Authoritarian leadership and tight control was the hallmark of that days businessman, and women were not exactly welcomed into the ranks of management. Well ladies, that was yesterday, and today is today! Use a Mentor for Your Career Success By : Cecile Peterkin Mentoring is a relationship that is established with someone who is an expert in their field. The mentor is usually older and more experienced than the mentee. The mentor shares their experiences, and the lessons they have learned. But the relationship benefits both the mentor and the mentee. Why Do People Stay in Dead-End Jobs? By : Ben Welch So you've been working at the same job for awhile. You're bored, anxious, and you can tell work is getting to you. Why not find something more meaningful? Find out how people like you can escape the mire of a dead-end job. New On The Job By : Jim Brown So, you have either landed your very first job right out of college or you have just transferred to a new position in another company Career Success Beyond Your Wildest Dreams! By : PAUL BOWLEY Discover the kind of healthy job search and career philosophy that allows us to maximize every talent, energy and resource. It's the ultimate success guarantee! The Importance of Post-Secondary Education in Furthering Your Career By : Amy Nutt For a great number of reasons, having a post-secondary education is vital to furthering your career-- no matter your field or profession. Women Unite! Discover The Powerful Secret Of Career Advancement! By : PAUL BOWLEY This simple change in your approach can position you for career growth that can challenge the glass ceiling. Top 10 Ways to Be Happy at Work By : Ben Welch Finding happiness - or at least contentment - at work shouldn't be that difficult. Here are ten suggestions of how to start. Women Speak Up! Your Job Growth Depends On It! By : PAUL BOWLEY Men get more than their share of money and power in the American workplace. Step up to the competitive job growth plate by excelling in communication. Here are 5 hot tips! Executive Jobs . . . 5 Questions You'd Better Be Ready To Answer! By : PAUL BOWLEY Savvy employers are sizing you up from the moment they lay eyes on you. What they DON'T know about you can be more persuasive than what shows up on your resume. Career Choice Taking You Sideways? How To Get Back On Track! By : PAUL BOWLEY If you're not in tune with the marketplace you run the risk of being trapped in dead-end or inferior jobs, unrewarding relationships and limited dollar potential. Here are 4 powerful steps to get you back on track! You Deserve To Experience Outrageous Success. Here's How To Get It! By : Joe Farcht Practice a behavior once and find out how it's done. Repeat the behavior once more and you correct some mistakes. Practice it a third time and start to feel more comfortable. The fourth time you start to feel a little confident. Practice it six more times and start to build mastery. What's so hard about mastering new skills that will bring you greater success? Get Paid More and Promoted Faster By : Joe Farcht Everyone wants to get paid more and promoted faster. It is just human nature. But who knows what they must do to be recognized as a high performer worthy of being paid more and promoted faster? There are many things you can do and I've chosen to share three with you. Landing Your Dream Job - You Need A Step-by-Step Approach By : Martin Haworth Many people dream of landing their dream job. Ironically, many people dream of landing their dream job while they are stuck at a job that is decidedly not their dream job. Of course there are many paths a person can take to getting their dream job and here, you can find out much more... Congratulations On Your New Employment! 5 Big Advantages and 5 Suggestions! By : PAUL BOWLEY How you relate up and down the employment chain will determine your on-the-job success. But it's up to you to make that happen. Consistent good communications don't happen by chance. Get A Have No Equals Attitude By : Woody Maxim Attitude breeds success. It sounds like a load of bunk, but it's true. People who project a successful attitude will attract success. That is because they have charisma, and that makes people want to follow their lead and find out what makes them tick. People hope that your success will somehow rub off them. Career Training Should Be The Fastest Technique To Make More Income By : Arthur Manford Chambers III Career training is the professional information about yourself included on your resume that will show employers why they should hire you or help you get the job you are looking for. If you have a good idea of what education you need to achieve your dream job, then finding career training can be as easy as looking around. One potential area to look into is your own job. Your Human Resources Department Can Help You With Career Advancement By : Arthur Manford Chambers III After you first get hired, you go through the human resources department to make sure your transition is easy. They give you all your benefits information and get you settled in. That's about the extent of most employees' involvement with human resources, unless they have a difficult work conflict they are trying to take care of. Most employees don't realize that getting acquainted with workers in human resources can be an effective way to look for new opportunities in the company. The human resource department is the place that knows about new openings faster than anyone. Smart Career Management Is The Key To Get Ahead In Your Career By : Arthur Manford Chambers III In today’s world of growing world-wide competition, technological displacement, and market trends, good career management is necessary. You must take charge of your career as if you are the quarterback of the game setting up the play for the final touchdown. In order to stay on top in your field, you can’t afford to relax after you get a job and take it for granted that you will keep it forever or that it won’t change. Most people would not want that anyways. It would be dull and boring and eventually lose its appeal. First-time Employment? Avoid The Top Ten Losers! By : PAUL BOWLEY Guiding yourself away from job situations that are declining and avoiding employment areas where there is negative growth can give you much more confidence in your first-time employment choices. Careful Career Planning Generates Greater Income By : Craig Chambers In this changing economy, it's anyone's guess which careers will keep growing and which will... Career Training Should Be The Best Method To Earn More In Your Career Field By : Craig Chambers Career training is the professional information about yourself included on your resume... So That's What You Do! By : Thad Greer Employers generally evaluate management-level candidates based on their perceived abilities to accomplish certain objectives. By documenting your accomplishments as opposed to generic descriptions of your positions, your resume will projects a significantly more favorable impression of you as a professional. Smart Career Management Is A Great Way To Be Successful In Your Career By : Craig Chambers You must become proactive in your career as if you are the star player of the game... Quick Career Advancement Is The Way For A Better Paying Job By : Craig Chambers You can plan for career advancement with the help of a five-year plan... Management Bound? 5 Powerful Steps To Advance Your Career! By : PAUL BOWLEY The demand for employees skilled enough to oversee and manage workers is very high. Recruiters are constantly and aggressively looking for experienced talent. Landing Your Dream Job: Getting Along With Your Co-Workers By : Michael Murray Getting along with your co-workers is essential in any job, and this article gives you tips on how to do that. Quick Career Advancement Is The Answer For A Successful Life By : Arthur Manford Chambers III You can easily be on your way to career advancement with the help of a five-year plan. You may think this is not necessary, but it can be a great help. After you have looked into your choice career, you are now ready to choose from a list of possibilities. The next step is to create a five-year plan for each and choose which one appeals to you most. Taking the Personal Out of Discipline! By : Joe Farcht Consider a different approach to discipline, in the workplace and at home. I Just Don't Understand! By : Joe Farcht I meet scores of people every day who just don't understand why things are the way they are. Being caught up in the activity of work and life, they find it hard to step back and analyze what is going on. Many people in positions of authority and supervision often lack the knowledge and skills to solve those people problems and they become extremely frustrated, perplexed, and often withdrawn. Time Management Techniques to Help You Think before You Act By : Cheryl A. Clausen You start your day running to your first appointment. When you get there you find that you don't have what you need. It's time for you to slow down, and plan what you're going to do before you take action. It seems counter intuitive, but you'll get more done faster with less stress if you set aside proper planning time. You love action and you would rather be doing than thinking. You're confusing activity with progress. Turning Plans into Success is Key to Success By : Cheryl A. Clausen You're just a dreamer unless you can turn your plans into reality. Don't be a dreamer be an achiever. Have a a plan, and then turn that plan into actions. To have that happen you will have to develop the power to turn plans into actions. You will have to have the ability, strength, and capacity to achieve the success you want. It's through your own actions and the help you get from others that will turn plans into actions. Time Management Tips: Do You Break it Down into Actions? By : Cheryl A. Clausen This one simple idea will help you to feel less stressed. Plus you'll make better use of the time you have. And all it takes is analyzing the whole of any project to break it down into the individual actions you will take or delegate. Let's be clear about what constitutes a project. A project isn't necessarily some gigantic undertaking that you're involved in at work. A project is anything that requires more than one action on your part. It's Never to Late to Add a Degree That Boosts Your Career By : Donald Mitchell If you didn't graduate from college at 22, is the potential benefit of a degree mostly gone? No! Your self-esteem and reputation will get large boosts whenever you finish your degree, whether undergraduate or graduate. This article shares a case history of why the degree becomes valuable whenever you earn it. Dreams Come True - Especially A Dream Job By : Martin Haworth If you want to land your dream job then you have to work on it - then your dreams really can come true. And you can work at bit, starting right now... Five Sure Signs Your Job Is a Dead-End By : Stanly There are times in any job where you hit a lull: Sometimes there's less work to do; other times there's simply less interesting work to do. However, it can be difficult to determine whether you've encountered a typical slowdown, temporary lack of motivation or a more fundamental problem, such as a job with little room for growth or advancement. Following are some signs to help you determine the difference between a lull and a dead-end: How To Protect Your Career Development By Dealing With Workplace Conflicts Correctly By : James Utterson Conflicts at the workplace are a very common phenomenon. A lot of people have had their careers threatened by problems with their bosses or co-workers. This need not happen to you if you deal with these conflicts the correct way. Time To Advance Your Career? What You Need To Know About Asking For Promotion By : James Utterson Would you like to make a career forward move at work? If the answer is yes, you might consider trying career advancement by asking for a promotion. What should you consider before asking for promotion? Education Creates Attractive Choices: From Climbing the Career Ladder to Planning for a New Career By : Donald Mitchell Many people seek an advanced degree, such as an MBA, to accelerate career progress by adding credentials and valuable new knowledge for their current work. That education can turn out to have added benefits for the mid-career person by opening up doors to a better career in a new field. This article looks at how Carlos Laya found a new career field through his MBA studies. Outwitting the Job Market Over the Long Term - Part 1 By : Simone Piette You've found a great job, you have every right to celebrate. Go out on the town. Eat a good meal with your friends. Make a toast to your own future. But don't forget that while you've outwitted the job market in the short term, you'll have to keep your eye on the long term too. How To Put Your Career Planning Back On Course When You Are Stuck In A Dead End Job By : James Utterson Do you feel you are in a dead end job? Here are some simple ways you can turn the situation round and get your career development back on track. Landing Your Dream Job: The Art of Sucking Up (a.k.a Impressing the Boss) By : Michael Murray Trying to impress your boss is not a bad thing, but it can come off as sucking up if not done right. This article tells you how to do it the right way. Happy With Your Career Development But Don't Like Your Colleagues? By : James Utterson Even if all is rosy with your career planning, what options are available if one or more of your colleagues are causing you problems. Outwitting the Job Market Over the Long Term - Part 2 By : Simone Piette Your boss is the person who will recommend you for a promotion, if the opportunity arises. For this reason and for many others, staying on good terms with her is imperative. Why Impulsive Decisions Are Not Wise When Planning Your Next Career Move By : James Utterson This article considers what considerations should be made when planning a career move A Little Certificate Can Go A Long Way By : The word certificate does not need any introduction. In this day and age certificates mean a lot to everybody. When we graduate from a university, institute or a career training school, we get a certificate. A certificate is the proof of our successful completion of an education or training program. Outwitting the Job Market Over the Long Term - Part 3 By : Simone Piette If you've been in your job for at least a year, a promotion isn't the only path toward career advancement. Certifications To Consider For Computer-Related Careers By : Tony Jacowski A professional certification is a designation earned by a person to certify that they are qualified enough to carry out a job. Computer certifications can provide you with the knowledge, abilities and skills to work successfully in IT-related careers. 7 Tips For Moving Up The Corporate Ladder By : Tony Jacowski Most of us generally don't have the patience to witness that simple and positive work done daily can help a person rise to become a corporate leader. There are some basic tips that can help you gain a head start in your career. Turning Your Hobby Into A Business By : Tony Jacowski The ultimate dream of many entrepreneurs is to slowly transform their passionate enjoyable hobbies into a strong, viable business. Nothing is more satisfying than earning from your passionate pastime. The Key to Creating Group Rapport By : Kenrick Cleveland When I first started out in the persuasion business I would have huge anxiety for about a week before a big seminar. I was impossible to be around. My family would sequester themselves and avoid me. Even my dog steered clear of my office somehow intuitively knowing I was in no mood to play. Not only was the gear up for these events intense and chaotic, but the let down after, not because the event was not successful, but because the energy I spent and absorbed and that worked its way though me, was immense. The Importance Of Career Planning By : Tony Jacowski Career planning needs to begin early to enhance career options. Preplanning plays a major role in success, if we want to pursue a specific course of action and career. Graduating With A Plan Of Action By : Tony Jacowski If you have graduated with a degree in the field of your interest, then your next step should be related to jumpstarting your long anticipated career. You need to picture yourself as a young and determined racehorse at the starting gate that has loads of energy and enthusiasm to win. There are ample career opportunities out there, but you should know whether you are ready to grab it or not. How Job-Hopping Can Affect Your Career By : Tony Jacowski These days, job-hopping has become an increasingly common phenomenon. It is a reflection of the change in people's attitudes about changing jobs and their careers. Gone are the days when people expected to spend 40 years in a single company, moving up the ladder in a steady manner, and retiring with a good pension. The Pros And Cons Of Contract vs. Permanent Positions By : Tony Jacowski Many people are not aware of the opportunities that are available in the job market. The development and expansion of the industrial infrastructure has increased the quantity of professional and well-paid jobs. The kind of job an individual chooses depends on his or her preference. What Can A Career Training Program Do For You? By : Tony Jacowski Career training programs can be very crucial if you want to build a promising career for yourself. Making a decision related to this can be one of the most difficult decisions in life. The first thing you need to do is to decide on a profession, and then get admission in a relevant career training program. A Step By Step Approach To Getting A Sales Internship By : Tony Jacowski In today's economy driven world, the Salesperson is King and the hub in the wheel of life. The salesperson helps to make available goods and services and creates a desire to possess them. Choosing A Career Path After Education By : Shaun Parker Advice for conducting a job search and deciding what career to enter after leaving education. Simple Tips For Getting The Job You Love! By : Tony Jacowski Doing a job you love is the secret to a long, fruitful career. Working at a career you love does not seem like "work", it is a pleasure. Waking up, even on Monday mornings, becomes a pleasure and you get through the day with a spring in your step and maybe even a song in your heart. Benefits Of Working In A Small Company vs. A Corporation By : Tony Jacowski Choosing a company to work for can be one of the toughest decisions you have to make during the course of your career. When choosing a company does the size and power of the company really matter? Internships And Co-operative Education Programs By : Tony Jacowski Internships and cooperative education programs are a way to translate your education into a profession. It is way to gain professional experience, and get to know the workings of the corporate world. The First Year - Transitioning To Employment After Graduation By : Tony Jacowski You may have longed for the day when you graduate and finally be on your own. However, the period after your graduation may not be all that rosy. You may have to struggle initially to find your dream job and then do your best to retain it. Successful Career Development Program By : Stephen Campbell We all know that there are a great number of applicants who want to obtain a single position. And, if you do not have any strategy, you can not make to win for the achievement of your career. All About Apprenticeship Programs By : Tony Jacowski Apprentice programs are generally created to assist young people with talent in gaining knowledge, competence and qualifications required for progress in the workplace, inside their industry or field of choice. 6 Career Tips You Must Know By : June Beezy Picking a career is hard and whats worst is the ruthless business world that you have to work in today. However, with just a few of these pointers, you can easily get on top of the economic food chain. What Jobs Can A Graduate Expect? By : Thomas Pretty A look at the results from last year's graduate jobs survey and how important this is to the wider working world. How To Survive The Rat Race By : Anna Stenning Looking some true cases of graduates who were clever enough in gaining work experience whilst studying, now standing proud of rising ahead of the rat race! Turning Your Summer Internship Into A Job Offer By : Tony Jacowski Are you looking for your first job? A survey conducted in the year 2004 reveals that the companies who hired interns filled full time positions from the intern pool. 5 Keys to Deciding on a Certification By : John Reiling There is clearly value and knowledge gained with Certifications. The key to success is choosing the right certification. One that you can apply as soon as possible and will take you toward your goals. How To Decide Which Job Offer Is Right For You By : Tony Jacowski Most of us dream of getting that perfect job offer, the one where everything is the way we want it - the salary, the hours, the potential for growth and the perks. But most of us are not that lucky, so we have to compromise and take whatever is offered to us. Management Degree: Learn Teamwork, Communication And Trust By : George Purdy What most of the companies search for are managers who are highly knowledgeable when it comes to current trends in business and who are capable of organizing the companies’ employees in the perfect manner. This is very important when the companies are stepping into the highly competitive international market and stay parallel with the latest methodologies. Today’s business world needs leaders who have high standards of communication capabilities to examine and crack down problems. Writing A Business Plan What Makes A Good One By : Honit Writing a business plan can be a lot of hard work or it can be great fun. An effective plan can help your company to greatness. A poor one can lead you out of business. No plan is like asking to fail before you even start.
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