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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Kick-in-the-pants job search
- Believe it: three obstacles will hold you back from your ideal job -- your résumé, you, and your job-search methods. There's no hidden formula; there's no bribery needed; there's no one standing in front of employment - other than YOU!You've probably heard all the excuses, or used them yourself. The job market is bad; technical jobs are going overseas; thos...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Independent rn contractors are taking the nursing profession
- Nurses wake up and take advantage of this extraordinary opportunity. Are you tired of having no input in your career, little money in the bank, lack of respect for your profession and little compensation for the long hours and years of dedication? Independent RN Contractor is a great way to renew your interest and rejuvenate your nursing career. As An Independent Nurse Contractor you will increase...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Can nurses be entrepreneurs?
- Yes, Nurses can be entrepreneurs. In today's market place nursing has a unique service to offer not only to hospitals but nursing homes, private care and doctor offices. We as nurses have the skill, knowledge and motivation to be successful entrepreneurs. Nurses are tired of being told how much our services are worth. The economy is ripe for the nurse entrepreneur. Why wait? The nursing shortage i...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Business careers: keys to moving on from retrenchment
- You may be astonished to realize that retrenchment may occur more than once during the life of the modern day worker. In fact, career advisors report that we could expect to be made redundant up to three times during our working life.As common as retrenchment is, when it happens, no one likes it. Whatever range of emotions initially emerge - fear, anger, resentment, retaliation, humiliation...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Building your army of supporters: how to build strategic relationships in the work place!
- Once you have accomplished your task of getting in the door and getting the job the real job of career advancement begins!You will soon learn (if you haven't already elsewhere) that corporate politics are ALWAYS surrounding you. If it is not your boss who is fearful of you taking his job it is your co-worker who wants to ensure that they are seen "better" than you when promotion time comes ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Mystery shopping
- Mystery shopping is an excellent way to make extra money. In fact, some people make a full time living doing it.There are many mystery shopping companies that will pay you to shop, eat at restaurants and take part in focus groups.A mystery shop consists of getting paid to go into a business without the employee's knowledge and reporting back to the mystery shopping company.A f...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Counteroffers: should i stay or should i go?
- If "resignation" is the word that strikes fear into all employers, then "counteroffer" is the one that strikes fear into an employee's heart. "What should I do? They've matched my offer?"It's Friday afternoon. You walk into your boss' office and ask the question that has sent scared many a managers -"Do you have a minute," you ask. At that moment, he ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Preparation is key
- Interviewing for a new job, or a promotion, can be a stressful situation. However, Preparation is the KEY! When preparing for that all important interview, take time to reflect upon your career experiences; and look for at least five good examples of your accomplishments and challenges--we will call them "bragging points".Make a list of these "bragging points", and then write a short summar...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Successful job interview tips
- Congratulations! You've finally landed that job interview you've been waiting for. Now the real work begins! Remember, resumes don't get jobs; they merely get you in the door. Here's how to make your resume come alive and make a good impression.Tell Your Story in 60 Seconds or Less. Believe it or not, one of the biggest stumbling blocks for job candidates is what to say when an interviewer ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Marketing you and your career
- Imagine if a business invested years into the research, design, and creation of a new product, and then failed to tell anybody about it. What if the company assumed (even expected) that consumers should discover their new product, just because it was â??greatâ??? Flawed logic, right? Yet, thatâ??s how many people treat their careers! They spend ye...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Ask the recruiter
- We all have career goals, big or small. Here are some questions I have recieved over the last month from those actively seeking new employment.How many versions of resumes should I have - and why?- Ideally, you should personalize your resume each time you apply for a job. List only your experience relevant to the job you are applying for. The number one issues with the resumes I reci...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Becoming a police officer just became easier
- As many law enforcement candidates can vouch for, taking the police entrance exam can be a stressful and highly competitive experience. I decided to research some preparation web sites and purchased several E-books on the topic to get a better understanding of what it takes to become a police officer. One thing that I quickly realized was that there were plenty of sources of material available for...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Surviving the technical interview
- Ah, the technical interview. Nothing like it. Not only does it cause anxiety, but it causes anxiety for several different reasons.How many people will be asking questions? From experience I can tell you thereâ??s nothing like walking into a room and seeing nine people on the other side of the table.Second, what will you be asked? Youâ??ll sometimes h...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Resume formats ... the hidden pitfalls
- Deciding on a resume format is the first major decision to be made when creating your resume. The overall look of your resume depends on the resume format, font and outline you choose.The two main types of format in use are the chronological and functional formats.When to Use the Chronological Resume FormatA Chronological resume is the easiest to create and it is also t...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Resume layouts ... the hidden pitfalls
- Options for Resume LayoutsThere are many options of available to today's job seeker. With a quick change of graphical elements such as fonts and style, the feel of a resume can change from traditional and conservative to creative and modern.In addition, today's job seeker has the added benefit of being able to mail and hand deliver resumes in the old fashioned way as well as s...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Goal setting - road map to achieving your career goals
- Goal Setting & ResearchYou can only set informed career goals if you acquire plenty of information about the career choices open to you. This will require research which can be conducted online or through a local library. You can also visit professional career planning offices to find out about the services they offer.While goal setting, you should consider all possible alt...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Aptitude tests reveal the difference between your aptitude & ability
- Aptitude tests measure your skills, abilities, values, interests and personality in order to help you determine which careers you might be best suited for and eliminate those that you are not.Aptitude tests are some of the most important tools to anyone considering a career change.Job satisfaction for individuals depends on several different factors. An increasing number of pe...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 7 secrets of a highly-effective resume cover letter
- Just like the late, great Rodney Dangerfield, the "humble" cover letter gets no respect.Job-seekers spend so much time and energy on their resumes they've got nothing left to offer their poor, neglected cover letters.Big, BIG mistake!It is the well-written cover letter not the resume that can single-handedly land you more job interviews. The cover letter is your one chance to ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Career change is not for wimps! 3 powerful steps to do work you love
- Tough words... but I truly believe that folks who make career changes should be applauded for their courage. The courage to live closer to their authentic selves. The courage to put aside all the negativity we hear about the economy. The courage to face their own fears.Most people will change careers 5-10 times in their lifetimes. Not just jobs ? but whole new careers. At the same time, we'...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The organized job search
- Many people, under financial or other pressures to find work quickly, feel they can't afford to take the time to get organized. On the other hand, conducting your job search in an organized manner will reduce the amount of time you spend looking for information, following inappropriate leads, or waiting for your dream job to fall into your lap. It generally takes at least a month to find an entry-...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Find a job in a fast growing field using labor market information for your state
- The question confronting most people who want to find a job is "what's a good paying job with growth potential?"At one time, the Conestoga wagon building trade boomed as people joined the wagon trains heading west.Today, the boom is long gone and those wanting to find a job with a future will most likely wish to stay away from such a field.So how can you find a job that will r...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Giving notice: 6 things to do to prepare to leave
- After days, weeks, months or longer of interviewing, you have received a job offer that meets your needs and have decided to give notice to your employer and resign your current job.1. Get your job offer in writing. Having the offer in writing is both your legal protection against an employer should they make an attempt to deceive you with the terms of the offer AND your protection against ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Job search lessons from the super bowl
- The Super Bowl is a game but, like sports in general, it offers useful life lessons that we can take with us . . . if we only look below the surface. As I watched the game, I saw a number of things. How many did you see?1. Winning is a team effort. The teams that make it to the game don't get there by accident. There are teams of planners and leaders who are constantly evaluating player per...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The network within
- When you hear the word "networking", what comes to your mind first?You probably think about going to a job fair or asking all of your friends, family members and acquaintances for jobs.But if you are currently employed, you might very well have easy access to one of the best networks you can have.Let me introduce you to a different networking concept ? that of "...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Ten resume writing tips you can?t live without
- For some job opening, employers receive hundreds and even thousands of resumes. When you are looking for a job, how can you best promote yourself? How can you convince a prospective employer to pick-up the phone and call you for an interview?Sought-after career coach and author of the critically-acclaimed book, The Dark Before the Dawn: 70 Secrets to Self-discovery, Theresa Castro states th...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Using the internet for job-hunting
- The Internet is a very useful tool for job seekers as it is a great source of information. Also, taking into account of a more wired world, getting online has never been easier. People can cost-effectively get Internet access in public libraries at broadband speeds. But with the fear of information overload, many job seekers do not fully utilize the many advantages of the Internet. This is never a...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Competency based interviews - 6 steps to success!
- Competency based interviews are intended to get the best from you, the candidate, whilst also fulfilling the needs of the organisation to get the very best person for the job. There are some easy steps to make the most of yourself and have a much better chance of success.Prepare well, but keep it sensibleAs long as you know the job you are going for, ask for details of what y...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Theres no need to pad your resume
- It seems like a good idea, harmless in fact. Your friends assure you that everybody does it and that employers rarely check resume facts. Going on blind faith and convinced the truth hasn't been helpful so far, you seriously consider fabricating information on your resume. You adapt the school of thought that a little white lie never hurt anyone and lying on a resume is just that, a little white l...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Im just me - an overview of an web er.. designer, developer, consultant and friend
- I am going to give you a breakdown of my ... er ... work ... playtime .... income ....I'm a UK based Web Designer, Web Developer, Internet Consultant. I build websites, content management systems and internet solutions for anybody who can afford me. I am a prostitute!! Yes! A prostitute - I use my website to sell my wares and hope that the client enjoys the result if they decide to pick me ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 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 resume. The two main formats in use today are chronological and functional format. Which one is ...