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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to transform a boring note into a killer cover letter - part i
- The AIDA formula is as old as dirt. It was taught when I was in school over a decade ago. And it's still being taught for good reason - it works! When you apply it to your cover letter, it has the power to transform a regular cover letter into an attention-grabbing "Killer Cover Letter" that'll make your phone ring off the hook.AIDA is an acronym. It stands for Attention, Interest, Desire, ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Tips on finding employment as a corporate flight attendant
- I will not pretend that this is the easiest topic to write about. In fact, my knowledge of how one finds work as a private flight attendant is based chiefly on what others have shared with me. You can find some useful tips within the many threads written on the Corporate Flight Attendant Community message boards at http://www.cabinmanagers.com, but to save you from culling through hundreds of thre...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Background checks: how they can determine whether you get hired or not!
- Background checks are utilized by companies today to decide whether or not you will be permitted to work for them. Information in these reports can reveal many things about you to a prospective employer; it is critical that you be aware of what a company may uncover via a background check before one is conducted. You need to be aware of what steps you must take to protect yourself should negative ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Dont forget to say, thank you
- One of the biggest mistake for job seeks is to not follow up an important interview with a thank you note to the people who interviewed them. Human Resources experts note that as few as 10% of interviewees take the time to say, "thank you." Let's take a look as why writing a thank you is the right thing to do and list some tips on how to write one.If you are a candidate for a particular pos...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 5 things you need to know before deciding on a certification training
- The right certification trainingTrainings vary a lot when it comes to quality. It's essential to choose your certification training provider based on things such as the quality of materials, trainers' competence and skills, counseling facilities, track record etc. A good trainer is essential because you can learn from his real life's experience.CostUsually, the cost of the tra...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Six of the best for a winning resume
- 1. Be CompleteMake sure that your resume includes EVERYTHING your prospective employer would need to know to be able to offer you an interview.It is NOT unheard of for your carefully-crafted cover letter to be separated from your CV - if your contact details were only on your cover letter, how will they get in touch to arrange the interview?Therefore, make sure that you...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Answering the what are your weaknesses? interview question
- One of the trickier questions an interviewer might put to you is "what are your major weaknesses?"What are you meant to say? If you list all your weaknesses, aren't you just giving the interviewer reasons to think that you aren't up to the job?If you read most other interview advice guides, they will say that you should list some weaknesses that are just as much strengths. ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Self describing skills - key strengths
- You need to be the best you can at describing your best qualities; particularly your key strengths. In my coaching practice I generally, at some point, ask my client: "What are you good at?" purely as a means to establish if they have already thought through this most important question.Some have, but more often they haven't and the answer usually involves lots of head-scratching, u...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 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 most people completely ignore this bit of wisdom.In order to have a huge advan...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Work in dubai
- Dubai is home to an exciting, diverse, multi-cultural blend of young, dynamic and professional people all enjoying the unrivalled quality of life the Emirate has to offer. It is of absolutely no surprise therefore that Dubai has the fastest growing population in the world.More and more people emigrate to the city for quality of life, outstanding employment prospects and to experience the ve...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Alert! an over-50 jobseeker has just entered the building
- Interviewing Tips for the Older Job-seeking PopulationA red alert is probably melodramatic, but I'm sure jobseekers in this age bracket probably feel there is one. The bulk of the job-seeking population is currently facing job-search woes that the elderly population has been experiencing for years.In recent years, I've seen that over-50 jobseekers have wised up to the fact that age b...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Interview quicksand
- How will you respond when you're asked the following two questions?1.What type of boss do you like to work for?2.What are the pros and cons about your present employer?-March 2003You scan the career section. Then you see it; your dream job. Your resume is sent, calls made; an interview set up. Now you're in the hot seat.How will you respond when you're asked the ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Medical billing and coding profession
- Medical billers and coders are in high demand among the allied health occupations. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), health information technicians are one of the 10 fastest-growing allied health occupations. It is a challenging, interesting career where you are compensated according to your level of skills and how effectively you use them.Medical billers and coders know...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What is a career anyway?
- A career is the sum total of all of your work-related contributions to society in a lifetime. This includes time and effort spent to provide goods, services, or benefit to others. A career includes paid, un-paid, volunteer, part-time, and full-time positions. Your career includes many life roles you may not think of: student, homemaker, babysitter, office worker, doctor, lawyer, etc. A career enco...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Is a career a calling or choice?
- How much of our career path is destiny and how much is free will? In my opinion, it is 50/50. We are given a life map at the beginning of our lives, and there are things we are meant to learn, people we are meant to meet, work we are meant to perform. But many of us are not tuned into ourselves and the signs that are presented to us. We often miss important information, and miss out on those lesso...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How important is it to stand apart from others in an interview and how difficult is it?
- Any professionally trained interviewer can attest these questions are the most asked by people involved with job-hunting. How important is it? Absolutely vital! ? How difficult is it? Not hard at all.I can demonstrate the importance with a true story from my book 'The Art of the Interview'. [*Now on CD-ROM]In the early 1980s I interviewed a young man who, in our meeting, began to quo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Jobseekers! look for smoke, not fire
- "If you always do what you've always done, you will always get what you've always received," said some wise person. This is certainly true when it comes to job-hunting, especially during a "sucky" economy. How many times have you applied to a job on Monster.com? Now ask yourself, "How many other people have applied for the same position?" The numbers are discouraging I assure you. Should this...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Tips for surviving as a corporate refugee
- In her book "Are You A Corporate Refugee", Ruth Luban associates "corporate refugees" with refugees who never intend to leave their home country. People who are uprooted from the familiar terrain, customs and native language they've known for a very long time.From my own experience as a corporate refugee over the past year, I can validate that the sense of loss can be overwhelming at times....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Make the right career move
- It is not realistic for HR Managers to believe that there will not be any staff turnover in the organisation. Having regular staff turnover need not be a negative proposition as it may imply that the industry is very dynamic. There are also other varied reasons for this: The organisation may undergo a restructuring exercise or its headquarters may be relocated to a different country. With new tale...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 21st century career success
- When it comes to modern career development, one thing we can all count on is change. With the advent of technology, telecommuting, and E-commerce, how work is performed is in a state of reinvention. Self-employment and small business development will become more the norm than big business. And career changes will be more frequent due to rapidly changing organizations and industries. Finally, the l...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Top 10 skills for new world of work
- There are many changes coming in the world of work, such as increased competition, the need for more education and certifications, and the trend to change careers 5-7 times in a lifetime. No matter what job or career path you decide to take, there are some basic skills that all employers look for. To succeed in the modern world of work, keep your skill set up- to- date. The following is a list of ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Avoid a three-ring circus with these new interviewing strategies
- I referenced the circus because I just finished another interviewing book that recommends asking for the job before leaving the interview. I can envision up to 15 qualified professionals each asking the interviewer for the job. If each asks for the job, doesn't that make the question null and void ? cross out each other's great gesture? If everyone jumps through the same hoop, performing like a go...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Create a network and catapult your job search
- Networking is still known as a great job-search strategy, yet it eludes some individuals simply because they don't know how to go about it. Individuals also tend to shy away from networking because it's time consuming. Unlike online résumé submission or folding a résumé, stuffing it in an envelope, and adhering a stamp, networking...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The career athlete: what it takes to manage your career
- Managing your career, just like managing your life, requires preparation and ensuring that your time is directed meaningfully. Don't wait and see; make things happen. Just like athletes who prepare for the "big game" or a marathon, designing your career requires goals, planning, work, and above all, commitment. Think of yourself as a Career Athlete.Being a Career Athlete requires aware...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Preparing for an interview
- When preparing for an interview, you need to know your skills, experiences and achievements, and how to answer interview questions.Your Skills Become an expert about yourself. Before you wrote your resume, you probably prepared a list of skills, experiences and achievements. If not, then it's a good idea to take some time and prepare one.This information will help you answer q...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Staying in shape
- Why Lawyers Should Eat Bananas by Simon Tupman is a book that caught my eye both because of its unusual title and because I coach lawyers who are growing their practices. The book cover says it gives "Inspirational Ideas for Lawyers Wanting More Out of Life"Much of what Mr. Tupman writes about is appropriate career advice for anyone, lawyer, business person or manager . He ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A career in medical assisting
- My name is Danni R, and I am a certified medical assistant and online educator. I am writing this article to introduce you to an exciting career in the allied health profession that has existed for quite a long time but is just recently gaining the attention and recognition it deserves. I am talking about a career in medical assisting!A Career In Medical AssistingMedical assisting is...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What can i do to improve my job-interviewing skills?
- Whether you're a student job seeker or a polished and proven executive, the first thing you must come to terms with is, "Regardless of the position you seek, you are now in sales!" The product you are selling is YOU! The interview is your opportunity to differentiate yourself in the eyes of your customer [the interviewer] when compared to your competitors [other job applicants].Su...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to get promoted - take control of your destiny!
- It Is Up To YouSo, you want to get promoted. The possibility really lies in your own hands. Remember the trite but true saying, "If it is to be, it is up to me!" Don't wait for things to happen. Set yourself apart from the crowd and make things happen. Most people look outward for success. They look for someone else to appreciate them, someone else to promote them, someone else to...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Take the personal out of the workplace: leave your troubles at the door!
- Bringing your emotional baggage into the work place is inappropriate for all the reasons you may imagine. Yet employees, managers and business owners do it all the time.The question is, how do you handle it? How do you look at your manager and think, "No one is going to tell me what to do!" What if a client, peer or prospect gets you on a Bad Day?How do you take the personal out of t...