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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The dog days of job hunting
- Does a headline like this scare you? it should because the consolidation is not over yet.Don't despair just because we are in the "dog days" of job hunting there are action items you can do now to keep yourself primed for. FYI: Dog Days is the name for the sultriest period of summer, from about July 3 to Aug. 11. Named in early times by observers in countries bordering the Mediterran...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Expose lies on resumes
- Purpose: Learn about the new Polygraph for management hiresHis heart dropped when he saw his boss from his current company walk into the interview room with his prospective new employer. In a flash, every exaggeration on his resume was known. All of the excitement of a new and better-paying position instantly vanished.That meeting ended quickly with an exchange of courtesies a...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 5 characteristics of a dynamic loan processor
- Not everyone is cut out to be a mortgage processor. Find out if you or a team member has what it takes to be a dynamic processor.A dynamic loan processor?1. Is an Excellent Communicator ? A dynamic processor has great communication skills. He/she is one who clearly understands how critical the processor function is to a successful loan closing. The dynamic processor accepts the respo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Cover letter magic: 4 ways to ask for the job interview - and get it!
- Just how important it is to ASK for the job interview clearly and directly in your cover letter?IT'S EVERYTHING!So the question remains: how effectively are you ASKING? The following four ways will help you nail down many more job interviews. Try them all and see which ones work best for you.FOUR Surefire Ways To Effectively Ask For The Job Interview In Your Cover Letter...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Job or career
- At this present time I have a job. It pays some of my bills, and again I have a job. I don't think of my job as a career because I don't have a passion for it. I dread going to work at times, so I know this isn't a career for me. I'm working at a clinic at the present time, and it's a stressful job, and not really my cup of tea.A job is defined as a series of tasks or activities that are pe...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Taking a survival type job is good for you.
- Ugh! Arg! How can a survivor type job be good for me? I'm barely hanging on to what I found and at minimum wage. (I have been promised a ten cent an hour increase in one month).I used to be a facilities manager at a tire factory. Boy, have I hit bottom! I've had to give up a lot of things I liked; like my fitness club membership. None of that now. I feel so down in the dumps that I don't ev...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Become a personal trainer
- Every human body is different and a personal trainer will know exactly how to not just get a human body into proper shape but also shape the body into the desired form. A personal trainer knows that while guys may want to 'bulk up'; a girl might want to slim down. A good personal trainer will know what to do to get the desired look wanted by their client.To get started, it really comes down...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Tales from the corporate frontlines: career opportunity and employee retention
- This article relates to the Career Opportunities competency and explores issues such as internal growth opportunities, potential for advancement, career development importance, and the relationship between job performance and career advancement. Evaluating the Career Opportunities competency in your organization will determine whether your employees believe they have a chance to grow within the or...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 2 job-search success stories
- Here are two success stories from my readers who found great new jobs last week. As you read each story, ask yourself, "How could I apply this to my job hunt?"1) Job-search goal cards workHere's a story sent in by Fred, from Chanhassen, Minn. He got hired, in part, by using my "job-search goal card" technique in his search.Fred writes:"On Tuesday, May 24th, I attended t...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Is pursuing a career in patent law the right move for you?
- What's It All About? The field of patent law is wide open to Biologists, Chemists, Engineers, Computer Scientists, and many other science and technology professionals. And it's true; individuals with the proper science or engineering degree need only pass the Patent Bar to become registered Patent Agents. Upon becoming a Patent Agent, you may gain employment writing and prosecu...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Experience hear-see-do
- Research indicates that we retain only 10% of what we hear; 20% of what we see; 65% of what we hear and see; but 90% of what we hear, see, and do.Every day at work we demonstrate Hear-See-Do when we use a combination of our knowledge, wisdom and skill to perform a task or plan what we will do at a later date. This combination of intellect, insight and ability is called experience...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Overcoming inertia in job change
- If you can hold on to an optimistic belief in the possibility of success, you have a very powerful motivator of change. But not everyone can, or will need help to do that as some are naturally more optimistic than others. It can be especially difficult to be optimistic if you are feeling a little hurt or bruised following redundancy, but even when you know you need the change it can be difficu...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Continuing professional development
- Continuing professional development (CPD) is promoted by the CIPD to support the systematic development and accreditation of its members. The aim is that the continuing search to improve knowledge and skills through exposure to new experiences benefits both the individual and the business. The CIPD actively encourages CPD along with other bodies for professionals such as lawyers, accountants and s...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - You?re ready for a career change - is your resume?
- You finally did it. You made the decision to leave a career that makes you dread every Monday morning and pursue one that you feel is your true calling. Congratulations! Making the decision was the hard part, right? Unfortunately, no. You've convinced yourself that this is the right move?how do you convince everyone else? It's time to work on your resume.Resume writing for this situation ca...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Three myths about resume writing
- Your perspective on resumes ? what they are and how they function ? will doubtless influence how well you can write your own. To create an outstanding resume, begin by questioning and replacing some of the commonly held assumptions about resume writing.ASSUMPTION: "A resume is a personal history, and prospective employers will read it primarily to learn about past jobs and accomplishme...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Does your resume have what it takes to survive the first cut?
- Qualifications" or "Personal Profile") uses bullets and succinct wording to highlight what is likely to most intrigue the employer. Before writing this section, make a list of the 5 to 10 criteria that are most likely to guide the employer's choice ? then summarize your qualifications in a way that speaks directly to the employer's interests.The last 15 seconds?If your resume is visu...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Five mistakes that can derail your job search
- No matter how much time and energy you invest in job seeking, critical mistakes can derail your efforts. Consider the following job search scenario. Each of the mistakes described below can put your job search off track, but all are easy to avoid.Mistake #1: Starting with a HandicapYour job search is underway. Time to get out your resume, dust it off, and add your most recent experie...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Is your resume doing its job?
- Is it opening doors to new opportunities? Does it compel the reader to think, "Hey! This applicant can ?put that one on top of the 'call in for an interview' pile!" Does it showcase what you have accomplished for past employers as well as what you can accomplish for the potential employer?Your resume is your personal marketing tool that must immediately convey to the reader that y...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - It may be time to walk in an employers shoes
- If you are in a job search and aren't receiving viable hits, it's time to walk a mile in an employer's shoes. Okay, I realize what you may be thinking. For just one day, you would like an employer to walk in your shoes so they can be sympathetic to the stresses you are going through on a daily basis. That makes sense, since what most of us want is to be understood by others.However, when I ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Fear of being outsourced? fight back
- Me, outsourced? Impossible. How could they replace a business-humor columnist? But my brother-in-law, the radiologist, told me his hospital was threatening to cut his position because they had found a medical group out of India that would read MRIs at half the cost.He warned me, "Hesh, don't be so smug. No one is indispensable in today's world economy."He was right. I had b...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Don?t be too passionate about your work
- Of course, she then offered me a six-month process, costing thousands of dollars to get me back on track. However, I must say she was ethical in her approach and suggested I get a medical check up to rule out any physical or mental-health issues.I agreed and decided to go for the best and reserved a week at the Mayo clinic. I signed up for the concierge service that included all of the late...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - So you want to be a bodyguard?
- Then let me start by helping out. The politically correct phrase these days is not "bodyguard" but personal protection specialist, executive protection specialist or close protection operative, depending on your place of training and other preferences.There can be no better time than this, if you want to excel in this charismatic business. Almost all the elite soldiers that crowded the trad...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 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 not any easy one. There are many things that you should consider, before choosing your school, such...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Conducting an effective interview
- An employment interview is a goal oriented conversation in which the interviewer and the applicant exchange information. Even though interviews are a poor selection tool for most jobs, they are often the primary method used in evaluating applicants. The main players in the job interview are the interviewer and the applicant.The interviewer should have a pleasant personality, empathy, and th...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Protect your business by performing a background check
- The success of a business endeavor involves a concerted efforts of financing, strategic planning, product design or service positioning, marketing, sales, and customer support. One of most important aspects of doing business is the people you deal with everyday - your employees, your partners and your competitors. Whether you are a small business owner or a human resource manager of a large corpor...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Making the best of yourself at interview
- You are just about to leave university You are just setting out in the job market You have a number of hurdles to get over before you have the job you have been dreaming of. You find the thought of an interview daunting. You want to make a good impression and succeed!Creating a good impression at an interview isn't rocket science. This article will help you face that all important interview...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Considering a career change?
- Are you thinking about a career change? Many people do this because of specific problems or difficulties. Others want to make such a change because of some growing, generalized dissatisfaction. A career change is becoming more common. A few decades ago this kind of change was considered inappropriate. People were thought to be "job-hoppers" when they moved from job to job. People with this behavio...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Global economy creates need for international business pros
- The increasing globalization of business has created a demand for MBA graduates with a specialization in the international management of business. Many institutions, including several accredited universities, offer the opportunity to earn an international MBA online. Online International MBA programs are ideal if you are a working professional who may not have time to attend traditional, on-campus...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Personality testing; myth and realities
- It is commonly believed myth that personality testing instruments can measure your personality and predict your future behaviors. The pre-employment testing mechanism has been following this creed without any solid evidence. The testing industry claims all out validity. The educational institutions and employer organizations use them for screening purposes. Their transparency and equity has even c...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Virtual heroes: the growth of the virtual assistant
- Building and expanding a business is a difficult task, when the management of the business in its existing form takes up much of the time. The administrative, office-based and creative tasks behind running a business, although time-consuming and often repetitive, are vital to the continued operations of the business. With the explosion of opportunities on the Internet, and moves towards a global e...