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Careers-Employment Index

451. Four Important Questions to Ask Your Interviewer; Do You Really Want to Work for This Person? By Bonnie Lowe
     Many job seekers miss a golden opportunity when they are asked towards the end of an interview if they have any questions. If they feel the interviewer adequately explained the position, they make the mistake of answering "No" to this question. But this is the perfect time to find out if you really want to work for this person!  After all, even a wonderful job can turn into a miserable experience if you don't get along with the person you work for. Here's how to find out if the boss will be …



452. Helping Mid-Life Employees Find Meaning By Craig Nathanson
     People work to live, but most also live to work. A study on the meaning of work conducted back in 1987 revealed a strong attachment to work as a way of life. The study found that 86 percent of people would continue working even if they had enough money never to work another day. There could be no better indication that work is not simply a matter of putting food on the table, but is core to the being of most adults.Adults in mid-life in particular often find this sense of work as a central com…



453. How To Get More Interviews In Your Job Search By Cheryl Lynch Simpson
     Richard Bolles, job search guru and author of What Color Is Your Parachute? predicts that you can expect to search for work 1-2 months for every $10,000 you hope to earn. So, if you’re looking for a $40,000 a year position, you may search for 4-8 months to land it. Back when the economy sizzled, that job search length would have seemed outrageous, but now, many people would be thrilled to only search for 4-8 months. Now the question is: How can you limit your job search length regardless of …



454. Motivating Tips for Job Seekers By Dale Kurow
     Are you staring at an empty page, trying to write the next cover letter? Or postponing the grip and grin meeting you’ve scheduled? Have lethargy and laziness set in? Has your get up and go taken a permanent vacation?Well, my friend, you are not alone.Staying motivated during a prolonged job search is more challenging than actually going on an interview.Here are some tips to keep you motivated:Keep busy by lending a hand - do volunteer work or help a neighbor in need. It will raise your s…



455. Proper Technique for Quitting a Job By William Nichols
     After months of looking you’ve finally found the job of your dreams. The new company loves you and wants you to start work as soon as possible. The only problem is how to quit the job you have? Though you may have fantasized about telling your present boss to take this job and, well, you know how the song goes, there is a right way and a wrong way to quit a job—and just up and quitting in a bout of anger is definitely the wrong way.The right method of quitting a job means formally resigning …



456. 6 Vital Tips For Creating A Superior Resume By Rita Fisher
     1: Keep It ShortConsidering that initially HR personnel only spend approximately 10-20 seconds on a resume, the shorter your resume, the most desirable it is. Aim for one page.Of course, it is sometimes impossible to create such a short resume. You might have to include a second page because you have way too much information regarding your work experience, accomplishments, etc. In this case, make sure that you list the most relevant information within the upper half of the first page because t…



457. Impressions By Nan S. Russell
     Even now, months after it happened, it surprises me when I think about it. No phone call. No heads up. No discussion. As I opened the email from a business associate, checking my messages from an airport lounge, I expected a routine update. Instead, I read a message severing our relationship.What startled me wasn't that this person decided it best to change a business situation. These things happen. It was how she informed me of her decision that brought the pain. You see, it's not just what y…



458. Don't Forget to Say, "Thank You" By Matthew Keegan
     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 position you need every edge possible to land a job. Writing a thank you note is important because:1. It rei…



459. Passing The Police Test Just Became Easier By Donna M Moran
     You've taken the police officer selection test or law enforcement entrance exam, but just can't seem to get a high enough passing score. You know you would be a good police officer if you could overcome that first hurdle. Well, your not alone. Thousands of police officer applicants fail the entrance exam every year, but that’s now a thing of the past. Introducing PoliceQuiz.com.PoliceQuiz offers police test preparation for thousands of cities and towns throughout the U.S. and Canada. After…



460. Job Trap; Relationships with Co-workers By Joshua Nay
     Most of us interact with our co-workers on a daily basis, its what helps us get through the day. Most employers go to great lengths to promote the "team", some thousands of dollars on retreats and seminars and the like. Basically, to them a group of cooperative, resourceful employees all working together is as valued as good advertising. And no wonder, without it their business would fare well. Picture a workplace populated only by the characters of the show "Family Guy". How succsessful do yo…



461. Active Listening Skill Tips for Interviews By George Int
     During a job interview, a potential employer asks, “Can you take on more than one project at a time?” If you respond, “Yes,” you may want to rethink that answer. According to Dynamic Listening: Interview Skills, a computer based training module from Mindleaders in Columbus, Ohio, you should avoid one-word or one-sentence answers.Be specific. And speak money-language. Here’s a preferred answer to the question above, “In general, depending upon the type and length of projects, I believe in effic…



462. How to Conquer Job Hunting Apathy By Pierre Daunic
     Jack, downsized from his last job, was frozen in a place called Apathy. Had been for months now. Knew he had to get moving, had to find a job, but … just couldn’t seem to get his act together. Oh, he’d tried … a little. But his lack of immediate success just made him that much more apathetic.Listless, almost indifferent, he dithered, wasting time on unrelated tasks. Found excuses not to move forward. Procrastinated … and hated himself for it. His family and friends tried to be supportiv…



463. Analysing Adverts for the Creative Response By Peter Fisher
     The fundamental rule is: if you are going to apply for advertised jobs then only apply for the right ones. Don’t waste time by applying for the ones you’ve no chance of getting; not only is your time lost but your morale will suffer if you keep getting rejections. Analysing adverts thoughtfully saves you more than just time.When you are looking for a new job, particularly if you don’t currently have one, it’s too easy to be ‘busy’ by spending your time on the wrong things.For example one day,…



464. Yes, You DO Have Transferable Skills! By Roy Miller
     I've lost count of the number of times I've heard people complain that they can't pursue job X because they lack experience, and they "don't have transferable skills."Poppycock. Everybody has transferable skills.The reason people think they don't is because they're mixing up two very different things. They're mistaking transferable skills for transferable experience.Transferable experience is usually direct. It allows you to say, "I've done this particular job (or part of this job) before." If…



465. Career Change Is Not For Wimps! 3 Powerful Steps to Do Work You Love By Ann Ronan, Ph.D.
     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’re not taught how to go about this in the best way –how to evaluate what careers fit us best – how to cho…



466. Are You Eking Out a Living, and Can't Get What You Want from a Job? By Marilyn Tellez
     Many people are working at jobs they don't want and they hate to go there every day. Are you one of them?Let's start by examining how you got into this kind of "pickle" to begin with. Did you take this job be- cause you thought you couldn't find anything else? Did someone you are close to, tell you to take it even if you didn't want to? Were you in panic be- cause you thought you would be out on the street?When I listen to people who have gotten into this predicament, I usually find that th…



467. Is Your Career Your Calling or Just a 9 to 5? By Yasmeen Abdur-Rahman
     Do you remember your parents asking you what you want to be when you grow up? By the time I was in the 9th grade, my mother started asking me that same question until I graduated from high school. At that time I wasn’t 100% sure what career path I would take, but I had several ideas.Your calling is that passion that you have deep inside – the career that defines your purpose in life. Someone once told me if you find a job that you love you’ll never have to work a day in your life. Some of u…



468. Seven Steps to Better Networking By Jeff Altman
     If published statistics are accurate, employment agencies and search firms fill about 20% of all jobs in the US. Job boards fill anywhere between 2% and 8%. So how do the others get filled?Networking consistently fills more jobs than any other method. Yet people often don’t know how to network well or only act in crisis (I need a job now!) Networking when you don’t need a job will help you cultivate relationships that will help you find work.Here’s what to do.1. Develop an elevator speech. If …



469. Dork Or Diva? What Not To Wear To Your Next Job Interview By JoAnn Hines
     This is it the big day. Are you all set for the big time? We’re going prime time with the interview you have worked so hard to get. You have done all of your homework on the company. You have practiced answering those all important questions. You feel good and think ready to go. But, are you? Have you covered all of the bases? What about the personal grooming aspects of the job hunt?Do you know what turns off prospective interviewers? I know some of this stuff might seem obvious to some of you…



470. A Concept That Could Double You're Income in Mystery Shopping By Jed Baguio
     Do you want to double, or increase significantly you're income in mystery shopping? If yes, I'll be sharing to you an age old concept. Now you might have learned this already or you may consider this common sense. But is a concept that’s worth drilling on for more knowledge or for the sake of repetition, mind you “Repetition is the mother of all skills”.The concept I’m talking about is Time Management. From our early years we always hear the saying “Time is Money”. And it’s still true today, …



471. Tips for Building a Successful Career By George Martin
     1. Develop excellent work habits – for example, meet deadlines and don’t procrastinate.2. Read extensively about your primary career area. “Own” your profession by developing a disciplined reading program, so you’ll be aware of trends and developments.3. Practice team playing – learning from colleagues and sharing your knowledge.4. Know both your job and your organization’s expectations, and be sure they’re on the same track.5. Set goals, write them down and evaluate your progress.6. Focus on…



472. Should You Telework/Telecommute By Nell Taliercio
     "WOW! I can work from home and make money? I can sit around in my PJ's and work whenever I want? How great, I want to be a Teleworker!"There is much more to being a teleworker then working in your PJ's or working when you want to. Yes, those are nice benefits to teleworking, but you'd be surprised by how much work goes into working from home. You usually have to work 10 times harder and longer then in your traditional job outside the home.When I first started teleworking years ago I thought, "…



473. Choose Your References Wisely! By Matthew Keegan
     So, you need to submit employment references. A simple task, right? Sure, you could contact three of your closest friends and ask them to be your references. They may be able to testify to your character, but do they know how well you would perform on the job? Probably not. Let's explore the types of references you must seek, the number of people you should include, and to whom references should be submitted.Whom To SelectWhen selecting references, it is always a good idea to find those people…



474. Career Motivation By Terje Ellingsen
     How do you aquire career motivation? What should you do to boost your ambitions to advance in your profession? And how to stay motivated over a long period of time? Accept that no one but you has the ultimate responsibility for your career development planning You need qualifications, skills and talentsYou need credentialsYou need support from other people; your family and friends, your leisure fellows, your colleges and other people within your profession. Lets take a closer look at the peo…



475. The Musketeer Approach By Nan S. Russell
     Stories of intrigue, treachery, politics, lies, double crosses, and power struggles fill the history books, much like they fill today’s headlines. In the world of the 17th century musketeer, life depended on who you could trust. In the world of the 21st century employee, one’s livelihood may.   I’m not naïve to corporate politics, competition, or sabotage in the workplace. I’ve held my own in corporations where silos, turf wars and power brokers delivered indigestion, sleepless nights, and dis…






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