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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Energizing synergy
- Would you like to have more energy and synergy in your job and career? If you are not enjoying work the way you used to and if you would like to contribute in a manner that produces more results with less effort, then Energizing Synergy is what you need to cultivate.Be honest with yourself for a moment and answer the following questions: Are you energized or drained at the...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Workplace melodrama--a flair for the dramatic
- A flair for the dramatic is a theatrical term used to describe an actress or actor who has a talent for melodrama, characterized by intensely enacted interpersonal conflict and exaggerated emotions. The central figure in a melodrama is the hero, who spins his tale or portrays the justice of his cause in a positive light. Counterparts include the villain and the fool who are ridiculed and portrayed...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Have you been fired? laid off? no? you will be!
- It's true. Things have changed. You need to know the 3 Keys to Taking Control in this wildly-changing job world.2.6 million were laid off the past three years, 600,000 in 2003. The most mass layoffs in history occurred in January 2004. 2004 saw more mass layoffs than any previous year. Manufacturing jobs are down from 21 million in 1980 to 14 million today. As an example, Levis closed the l...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Focus on white-collar crime: accounting fraud and computer crimes creates need; qualified investing
- An epidemic of white-collar financial crime has resulted in the development of specialized education programs focused on economic crime investigation and fraud management. These college-level degree programs attract students who are interested in law enforcement and are attracted by the very unique nature of these types of crimes and the special investigative techniques required to solve them....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Interview preparation
- The dreaded job interview is the Number 1 source of email enquiries to Confidence Club. The following email is typical:"I have an interview coming up and I'm terrified! I have to do a presentation in front of a panel of judges, and I just know I'm going to make a fool of myself"Interviews generate immense levels of anxiety. Anxiety impairs performance, so that interview can...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Why you need to be an intrapreneur
- When a client asks me if I think he or she is a good candidate for starting a new business, I ask several questions (see our free assessment, "Are You an Entrepreneur?"). But the truth of the matter is that these questions are similar to ones that I'd ask someone who wants to move up in an organization or find a new position elsewhere. When people call an executive coach after deciding t...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Managing change -- endings are just doorways to new beginnings
- Every May we celebrate Mother's Day-a time to tell mothers everywhere how much we love and honor them. In the midst of all the holiday revelry we should take some time to reflect on just what this day represents-the end of nine months of waiting and the passage through birth's doorway to a new beginning.When I became a mother, this holiday took on a whole new meaning-especially when my daug...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The night worker
- In the process of musing about our perennially awake world for my Social Psych blog, I started to think about our present work world and how its operations have changed the lives of millions of workers.I manage a 24/7 emergency crew (mental health). We handle callers from early evening until 7 AM, plus weekends and holidays. During the course of the night, we talk to hundreds of people from...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Pre-interview web research
- You have obtained an interview -- congratulations! You feel prepared to discuss your strengths, your accomplishments, your willingness to work hard and learn quickly, and your ability to fit seamlessly into the employer's needs. But... you don't know anything about the employer. You may not even be sure what kind of industry they are in. Do some quick homework before your interview and you may gle...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Nonverbal interview behavior
- Non-verbal interview behavior can drown out your verbal self-presentation.Practice interviewing in front of a full-length mirror or, better yet, videotape yourself if you have access to such equipment. Turn the sound down and watch yourself carefully.How do you sit in your chair? Upright with an aura of energy and enthusisam or slumped as if you no longer care? Do you maintain good e...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Are you suited for self-employment?
- A recent poll conducted by Yahoo! Small Business showed that nearly 3 out of 4 Americans have considered starting their own business. In fact, of more than 2,200 adults surveyed, over half (51 percent) said they would like to launch their small business within the next 5 years.Clearly, entrepreneurship is a part of the American Dream. But is everyone suited to being his or her own boss? Her...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Are you in a groove or a rut?
- Ruts: the routines in our work and lives that have become uninteresting and bothersome.Everyone has a favorite rut or two. They are comfortable, familiar and undemanding. If you stay in them long enough you begin to equate them with who you are and buy in to the belief that remaining steadfastly in them is all you can expect out of life.Ruts are furrows, gullies, creases and (...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Stop whining and ask for what you want!
- When you want something, the best way to get it is to make your request in a straightforward and positive way. You should not expect your boss or co-workers to read your mind and know what your expectations and desires are. Nor should you brood about the fact that someone else has not recognized what you think is obvious to everyone.If it is important to you and you really want it, then bri...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Mid-life crisis: its not just for men anymore!
- A recent story in Career Journal begins:"The "midlife crisis" has long been thought of as something that afflicts men and often involves expensive toys and second wives. But the Wall Street Journal's Work & Family columnist, Sue Shellenbarger, says that as gender roles change, women are increasingly experiencing their own version of these upheavals."I've certainly seen evidence of th...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Reading the want ads--not for jobs--for information
- What? Want ads are where job announcements are, not information!Wait! Job want ads are full of information if you know what to do and how to use them.Doubtful? Here are some ideas of the kinds of information you can find as a job seeker. They are:1. Start by looking for the ads that are in the category of jobs you want to apply for. Cut and paste these job announcements on pap...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Your cover letter must ask this question
- Imagine receiving a letter from a salesman who wants to sell you an exciting new widget. The letter focuses on all the reasons why this is such a great item. But nowhere does the man ASK for the purchase! You are not as likely to buy it.The same thing is true with a job search cover letter. Unless you ASK the employer for the opportunity to be interviewed you probably won't hear the phone r...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to make your career change easier
- Despite what your grandmother told you, life is not supposed to be a struggle. The same is true for making a career change. This doesn't mean you won't work hard to get the job of your dreams. We often forget that we can make things easier on ourselves so that the transition is not painful! Do these six things and you'll notice a huge difference right away.1. Take your dream job for a te...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - To all managers: how does add affect your workplace?
- Tent caterpillars create a cocoon for an entire colony. Within one colony there are two types of caterpillar. One type, pioneers, weave long threads forming the skeleton of the tent. The others, the workers, weave cross threads filling in the structure. If there are too many pioneers, the tent is too big and collapses. If there are not enough pioneers, the tent is too dense and the colony suffocat...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to access employers through proposal marketing
- Use Proposal Marketing and you'll be your own hot spot, opening gateways previously inaccessible. Hook up with those who have the power to hire you. Present a history or even an achievement-driven resume and your coverage is limited. Send a proposal to employer prospects and you'll gain more scalability to customize a solution to their business challenges. Sync with decision makers' needs a...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Always have a current resume
- What is the biggest mistake people make with resumes?People write their resumes as a chronological summary of everything they've done in their professional lives. Employers only care about one thing: what you can do for them. If they can't quickly get that answer out of your resume, it'll get tossed in the garbage can. An effective resume draws their attention, clearly spells out why you ar...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Resume writing - tips and advice
- Job-hunting is not the most exciting thing in the world but you can make it easier. The key is organization. Keep a record of companies you have applied and any contacts that may or may not have with them. One of the first things you need to do be creative in your resume writing.The appearance of your resume is of paramount importance. The most obvious fact is it needs to be neat and all it...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Resume writing - things to consider
- You are looking for a job and you are out to land the job of a lifetime. It can happen! Before you consider want ads, job websites, or making inquiries of companies you are interested in, you will need a resume. Your resume writing can either make or break a job opportunity.The first thing your resume must be is functional. It is to give the employer the most information possible in one pag...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Build your career decision by decision
- Do you dislike making decisions and avoid the challenge whenever you can?Take heart. Look around and you will find you have plenty of company.Management psychologists Irving L. Janis and Leon Mann say people tend to be "reluctant decision makers" because they are "beset by conflict, doubts and worry." They explain that people "seek relief by procrastinating, ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Handing in your resignation and serving notice
- Have you made the right choice? Before deciding to resign from your current position and move to a new employer, you should weigh up as objectively as possible all the relevant factors: remuneration, working environment, location, travel demands, training and development opportunities, promotional prospects, and your future bosses.Consider also what impact a job with the new company would h...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Salary negotiation secrets revealed
- Before you go into the interview, it is important to know what salary you want, what you need to live on, and what you will be prepared to accept. Spend some time working out your budget. Remember to factor into your calculations the remuneration you'll need in the future.Decide what types of benefits are important to you. A compensation package might include: flexible work schedule, option...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How totalk your boss into giving you a salary increase
- * If you believe you deserve a salary increase, ask for it as soon as possible; don't procrastinate or wait for your employer to offer it.* Determine what you are worth in the marketplace by carrying out a survey of people in comparable jobs. Never base your case on a need for more money.* Be realistic in your assessment of what you are worth and what your employer would be willing o...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to create a winning impression in your new job
- Congratulations! You've just been appointed to your new job. Now the real work begins.It is important from the beginning to convince your new employers that, in selecting you, they have made the right choice.* Demonstrate that you are highly-motivated and eager to get started.* Discuss your duties and responsibilities; and establish your priorities. Set challenging, but achiev...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to prepare for a telephone interview
- It is important to prepare thoroughly for your telephone interview.Begin by studying the job description and the candidate profile. This will enable you to identify the company's particular needs and demonstrate that you possess the skills required to meet them.Find out all you can about the company's products, services, history, and culture. Make a special effort to identify any are...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Job security is dead! are you?
- Job security is an out dated concept. The idea is nice: The longer an employee works for a particular company, the more valuable that person becomes to the company in question. But the reality of the current job market is a different story. Every day in the U.S., employees are forced into early retirement, laid off, or fired as a result of corporate down-sizing, mergers, and re organizational bank...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Getting the job thats right for you
- I'm the type of person that considers a healthy, enjoyable job alot more valuable than a high paying one. This may be as foreign a concept to some people as our society continues to descend into the depths of materialism. Id gladly take a job doing something i loved and with people i enjoyed for a bit less money than I would have pocketed working at the vomitoriam.So, amidst the whirlwind o...