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How to Handle Sudden Unemployment  by: Robert M Littlejohn
Unemployed or Un-empowered ? With our current worldwide recession now taking a firm hold, there are many people who have spent most of their working lives in one job and suddenly they have found..
Thinking About A New Job?  by: Molly Barrow
Are you bored to distraction with your current career? One tip that may help you decide on a new direction for yourself is simply to walk around your home. Play detective and discover yourself. Are..
10 Workplace Motivation Commandments That All Leaders Must Follow  by: Roxanne Emmerich
Unmotivated employees have rightly been called "the black holes of the business universe." Fortunately, motivation is not something a person is born with or without. Applying these Ten Commandments..
Why Didn't I Get The Job?  by: Katie
If you're like most of us, you've been on many job interviews in your life and haven't been offered a job after each one. You might have thought you did really well during the interview and that the..
Advice on Picking and Developing a Career  by: J Stone
Have you wondered why it seems some people are so successful in their career and others are not? This is true, since most people who are unsuccessful in their career give up their hopes and dreams...
Learn How You Can Avoid Procrastination and Grow Your Career  by: Michael Harrison
It appears procrastination is the reason many job seekers never make a career change. According to some recent research more than 60% of us would rather we had another job although only 5% do..
References Can Make Or Break Your Job Search  by: Ramon Greenwood
References are golden assets as you travel your career path. Nurture them with great care. They may be personal or professional. The personal ones can speak to your stability and character. On the..
Relentless Initiative Creates Opportunities  by: JOHN VESPASIAN
If you ever spend a holiday in Egypt, don't forget to visit the place where the barrack of archaeologist Howard Carter used to stand one century ago. When you inquire about the exact location, your..
Points to Ponder Before Changing Your Career  by: Tony Jacowski
If you have been toying with the idea of changing your career, it is important that you ponder some important points. Question Your Motives First of all, ask yourself why you want to change your..
Are You Suited for Self-employment?  by: Barnaby Kalan
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..
Ace a Job Interview  by: Magalie Noel Dresse
If you are job hunting and want to land a great opportunity it is extremely important to ace the job interview. While a job resume is important to get you into the door, in order to get the job of..
7 Criteria for Deciding Which Career Test Is Right for You  by: Paul Arinaga
One of the best ways to get clear is to complete a career assessment. Yet there are literally hundreds of career tests out there. Is a career test the same as an aptitude test? What about a career..
Career Change Checklist - 5 Strategies for a Quick and Easy Career Change  by: Sherri Thomas
If coming back to work after the holidays makes you cringe, then it's definitely time for a career change. And if you're ready to make a career change into a new role, company, or industry then this..
Harassment in the Workplace: We All Need to Work Together to Stop It  by: Charlie Bentson King
Harassment in the workplace is a serious problem. Not only is it illegal but it decreases productivity and job satisfaction as well. Workplace Harassment takes two forms - Quid Pro Quo and Hostile..
Reduce Tension In The Work Place And Save A Bundle  by: Paul Anderson
Want to save money at work? Then reduce tension at work. Here’s why. There’s always some tension in the work place, but much of it is needless and with a little thought can be reduced. When you..
Stop Feeling Bad About Not Changing Careers Yet  by: Annemarie Segaric
I once wrote down all the things I was telling myself throughout the day-- the random thoughts, criticisms, concerns. It was amazing! I never realized how harsh I was to myself. I have my career..
Am I in a Dead-End Job?  by: Jim DeSantis
You certainly could be working a dead-end job if you have held the same position, for years and years. If you had goals when you applied for the job and have yet to see those goals accomplished, it..
How to Create a Positive Work Environment  by: Janice Davies
In any office where there's commission salesperson, there's the potential for a battlefield. However that doesn't need to happen. Strategies can be incorporated into the office environment that..
Job Interviews and The Secret of Selling Yourself  by: Bonnie Lowe
A very effective and persuasive tactic when selling something is to promote its benefits as well as its features. Very simply, features are what something has; benefits are what those features do for..
Do You Really Want to Work There?  by: Joseph Turner
Most job search approaches are Ready! Fire! Aim! Don't do it. Do your company research FIRST. What happens in the real world is that most job searchers will throw a lot of resumes against the wall..
Choosing the Right Country to Get Back into Teaching  by: Charles Christie
Easy I hear you say, just upload your resume on this website accept one of the offers and fly out and start the job. Not so easy now days as visa, age, cost, qualifications and other requirements you..
Unemployed? How to Make the Most of It  by: Tony Jacowski
We all need a break from our job routines and the opportunity to explore other career options. If you are currently out of a job or planning take a break, read further to know how you can make the..
Making Career Decisions - Part 1  by: Waller Jamison
Spring is traditionally a time for new beginnings and as we start to springclean our homes, some of us may be considering springcleaning our careers. Why are so many of us unhappy at work? There are..
Getting a job as a crew member on a luxury mega-yacht.  by: Matt Canham
Larry Ellison, Paul Allen and Tiger Woods all have them. I'm talking about mega-yachts - privately owned floating palaces. In case you aren't already aware, a mega-yacht is any motor or sail powered..
How To Mastermind A Career Change  by: Richard Adams
How to mastermind a career change? That is a crucial question that comes across individuals that are opting to change their career for a new one. Changing a career involves long term planning which..
Winning Ways at Interviews  by: Charles Trumpess
Marketing communications copywriter Charlie Trumpess takes a humorous look at how best to tackle that age old terror, the job interview. Let’s face it, job interviews are about as much fun as a hot..
Do You Have What It Takes To Start Up A Small Business?  by: Deanna Mascle
If you are thinking about your own small business startup then you know your mind is overflowing with questions about business plans, business ideas, startup costs, and startup funding. Then there..
How can teachers avoid "burning out"?  by: Floris
Burn out comes from a real or perceived gap between expectations and reality. That's the formula for shame. This gap can also lead to disenchantment, which is a lot like depression. When people..
Career Change? 5 Shift Coaching Questions To Support Your Process Of Career Change  by: Christina Carpentier
"Wherever you go...there you are." ~ Ancient saying There are so many people out there that are unhappy in their careers? They think that just finding a different job or working for someone else is..
Salary Negotiation Tips You Can't Miss  by: Yulin Peng
The interview was good and now its salary negotiation time. The employer asks you an open-ended question about the salary you are expecting. You know that your answer could affect your chances of..
Teaching In International Schools - The Basic Questions  by: Wade Robins
Anyone who has thought about teaching abroad as a way to see the world while both acting as an ambassador for this or her own culture and learning the culture of another country first-hand has..
Moving Without A Job: Should You Move to the Location of Your Dreams and THEN Look for a Job?  by: Cathy Goodwin
Moving without a job will challenge your identity -- but for some people, it's the best way to go. Here are some ways to deal with the question. How will you answer the "What do you do?" question?..
Secured loans for unemployed – tone down the bitterness of unemployment  by: Scarlette Riley
Can ones home be of any extra importance for the unemployed people? Watching the growing interest of loan providers towards unemployed people makes one think on these lines. The present outlook..
Realistic Job Expectations  by: Gavin F Redelman
To ensure that you avoid disappointment and unnecessary stress ensure that you maintain realistic expectations. The best advice I give job seekers is to set realistic job expectations. Too many times..
Breaking Through the Silver Ceiling  by: C. A. Stapleton
There are a plethora of articles instructing older, more mature workers on how to apply for jobs. But, does this always lead to success? Typically, the answer is "no". The information doesn't help if..
Anger Issues In The Workplace And How To Control It.  by: nt
Is your vocation success being hindered by your own or additional individual hot-headedness? Apply these Anger Management hints to set you on the road to success. Left unaddressed, wrath counteracts..
A Dozen Tips for Staying Motivated in Your Job Search  by: Sandy Marcus
1. Recognize your motivational enemies in a job search. They are: constant rejection, constant failure, and lack of control. Don’t let them make you inactive and lacking in confidence. 2. Look..
Why Not Work Abroad? My Experience Working Overseas  by: Carl Mueller
Choosing to work abroad is an option that you can use to not only take a different step in your career, but also to expand your personal horizons by experiencing a different culture and environment...
10 Success Tips For Working At Home!  by: Julianne Rowat
Incorporate these 10 tips into your business for success! I think everyone would love to have a work at home job. But it’s not as easy as one would think. You have easy access to TV., to the..
How can teachers avoid "burning out"?  by: Floris
Burn out comes from a real or perceived gap between expectations and reality. That's the formula for shame. This gap can also lead to disenchantment, which is a lot like depression. When people..
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