Careers & Employment Articles

Of course, mistakes are important. Two facts put those you make in perspective. One, everyone who plays the game makes mistakes. Two, that you make mistakes is not nearly as important as what you do about them. That's hard to remember when you ar...

For many people, interviewing is not a natural act any more than going on a blind date is. You are asked a bunch of questions about your work. You answer them. They ask a bunch more; you answer them. You're graded on your performance (you receive a j...

Before we start discussing how to search for a six figure salary job, let's set a goal. The goal I suggest is to double your income every five years. That may sound like a stretch. Well it is… but it is a doable stretch goal. I set this goal for my...

Imagine for a moment that you have created a wonderful product. You are excited at the possibilities of attaining name, fame and wealth marketing this product. You create a business plan and a marketing plan. You plan an excellent packaging and a ...

What is contract programming, you ask? Well, when companies need specific computer programming expertise, for temporary periods of time, they generally hire a contract programmer or an employee of a consulting firm. Contractors almost always have a h...

Phone interviews are de rigueur with many organizations. Companies conduct phone interviews for a number of reasons. It's a way to screen out the dead wood. It gives the next interviewer baseline information from which to work. It saves money. So, ho...

Whether you are an accountant, virtual assistant, or a corporate executive, your job skills are constantly refined. A new sales presentation you've organized or the new spreadsheet package you've mastered should be included on your résumé. You ma...

Your resume (or curriculum vitae), combined with the cover letter, are the master keys to opening the prospective employer's mind and door so that you can proceed to the next step in the process - the big interview! RESUME WRITING TIPS AND STRATEGIES...

When communication breaks down in your office or factory and workers lack motivation, what are the roots of the problem? On a study tour of a Fortune 500 food company, Peter Grazier, an international consultant specialializing in employee involveme...

Finding a new job is an important activity you should carry on very carefully. This means that you should present yourself in a very serious, professional manner in order to convince the potential employer to hire you. In order to achieve your goal, ...

The job search process has changed in the past 20 years. Although technical evolution has eased the access to job offers through Internet, the competition has become fiercely as more and more job seekers have good degrees and high abilities. The real...

A job fair represents a good opportunity for job seekers to meet with the job offers in persons, meaning with the employing companies representatives. If you are looking for a job, a job fair is an event you shouldn't miss. You will have the chance t...

Effective Business Ideas Advance Your Career How can you effectively advance your career? You may have tried Goggling 'career advancement.' What you get is links to tests, lists, and degrees. And how these help you get headed in the right direction?...

Tom stepped into the meeting room, but from his perspective it might as well have been a jail cell. He was a prisoner in his own work day. Why? The PowerPoint slide projected on the screen said it all. "Welcome to our Refresher Training." Refres...

I recently gave a presentation on this topic at an Annual Conference of Human Resource Professionals. The room was full! So I thought the information might be timely for some of you. What is burnout? What are the symptoms and causes? And if you're ...

For some reason many bodybuilders join the military. Is it for the money, the patriotism for their country, or is it just a job that keeps you in shape? These are just a few of the reasons but the real question is why would would you want to do such ...

Due to over regulation, excessive lawsuits, and poor work ethic in the United States many companies are changing the way they do business. Some are considering doing business thru subsidiaries with the corporate headquarters over seas somewhere. Othe...

One of the most common job interview questions is, "What is the toughest problem you've had to face, and how did you overcome it?" Here's how to give a winning answer. First, realize that this popular interview question provides you with an excellent...

One of the keys to successful interviewing is anticipating the questions the interviewer will ask. It's amazing how few job seekers take the time to consider this. Here are some samples of interview questions interviewers might ask. While the termino...

A fairly common job interview question is, "Who is your hero, and why?" The intent of this question is to find out more about you -- your character, personality, and values. If you anticipate this question and prepare your answer in a way that shows ...

For many, transcription work is a life saver. It is good work. It is a job that is likely to be needed for a long time. And, it provides you with the flexibility that you need. Some times, transcription can be done from home. Other times, it can...

Today as a career coach, I rely on my past experience as a former recruiter with a Fortune 50 company to help my clients focus on what needs to be done to land their next job. Often I begin working with a new client and quickly find out that while th...

Most people are looking for the secret to success; the secret to being a millionaire; the secret to winning at working. To help them find it, Amazon.com currently inventories 1,797 books promising success secrets, everything from "Mustang Sallies: Su...

CNC machining is a job sits comfortably atop the hierarchy of manufacturing jobs. A skilled machinist can command a very good salary in fact $60,000 a year or more is not uncommon. As a CNC machinist your job will also be more secure and safe from o...

There are lots of folks out there -- just like you -- looking to get ahead. And if you don't have your ducks in a row . . . if you can't stand out from the pack . . . you'll get eaten alive by your competitors. That's why you MUST use innovative stra...

Promotion is one of those things almost everyone wants after a successful job search. But no one is bold enough to ask for it. If you're determined to get ahead after a successful job search and are willing to follow some simple steps, you can move ...

Conducting a successful job search means anticipating the expectations of a decision-maker. Whether you meet in a traditional interview or in the alternate "first meeting" format we recommend, you must be prepared to meet expectations. Take a look at...

The 21st Century job search marketplace is constantly shifting. So are job-seekers. And so are the rules for how you can land a great employment opportunity. In fact, today there are two marketplaces. One is the old-fashioned traditional marketpla...

Your job search is often a race against the clock. So, you need a structure to stay focused. If you don't have a focus, your budget, patience and stamina are going to wear very thin. If you've just lost your job then focus becomes critical to gett...

Here are some huge secrets that can guarantee success in your job search. We call it building your INNER WINNER! In the final analysis, thinking about your dream job or discovering unique search tools won't make any difference if you're not in the...