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Underemployment is typically when you are employed in a position that does not fully utilize your skills and is probably a position that is not ideally suitable for you at this stage in your career.Le (read
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A demotion can be a devastating experience in your career and can be a step backwards in more ways than one.Typically, getting demoted involves a reduction in your compensation or job responsibilities (read
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In the highly professional and business world that you are in, you are constantly called upon to hone your professional skills and attitude. All too often, there is a mismatch between what job you se (read
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To be successful to today's competitive marketplace, you need to have an action plan in place to help maintain your job-search momentum, keep you organized and ensure you have everything ready when it (read
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What should you expect from your employer if you want to be a first-class player
and a winner?Foremost, you should expect to be provided with an environment of opportunity in
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Having a mentor can be a great way to help develop your career for the long term.A mentor is simply someone who acts as a teacher and counselor and in the context of your career, is someone you can sp (read
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Let's examine the question “Do you want to select top candidates or top employees?” The answer would seem obvious but a surprising number of manager's perform very poorly in this critical task.Pe (read
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With the country's immigrant population booming, the need for bilingual jobs continues to increase. But how do you single yourself out from the crowd and effectively market your bilingual skills? An a (read
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There used to be a time when outstanding performance on the job was reinforced, recognized and rewarded by employers. Nowadays, employees are expected to perform “above the line” in terms of their (read
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A job interview can be an adventure. You have the opportunity to learn about new companies, new positions, and network with new people. The first step is to equalize the power. And that involves an at (read
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Local businesses are often the best places to sell your original arts and crafts. If your goal is gallery representation, local sales can build your reputation, and fill in your resume. In addition, (read
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How often have you heard this one (or said it?): “I don't like sales, and besides… I'm no good at it.” Most of us have said it, no matter what our industry or profession, steering clear if possi (read
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An item in Sales & Marketing Management Magazine really caught my eye one day, not so much for what it actually said but for what it COULD have said. In a report on reader responses to a survey about (read
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I got a phone call from a magazine writer who was working on a story. Turns out that Stanford University put out a research study looking at what barriers exist for women in the corporate world. They (read
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The 4-6 weeks after switching jobs are when you will most likely think that you made a mistake.Shortly after starting a new job, it isn't out of the ordinary to start wondering if you made a mistake b (read
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When most people sit in a job interview, the last person they want to project is their true self. This is not to say that anyone intends to provide any false or misleading information about talents, (read
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I'm a recruiter so it probably won't come as a surprise that I'd recommend using a recruiter as part of your job search.Rather than justify my existence, I think it would be more valuable to you the r (read
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Do you know anyone who is afraid of talking about himself, afraid to blow his own horn? I am not referring to a narcissistic person who believes he is the ‘greatest thing since sliced bread'. I mean (read
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In several related articles I made mention of finding work as a flight coordinator, as a flight attendant, or as a pilot. Each specialty, as you can imagine, has its own requirements, hence the job si (read
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Just the points, please!1. Go to work one hour early and start working.2. Extend one hour before going home.3. Follow what your boss tells you. He has the power to promote you and increase your pay!4. (read
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This career tip is for you . . . if you're serious about making a career or job change. Knowing your options and having a strategic plan are critical to your success in today‘s job marketplace.For (read
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Did you know that in one week one percent of you colleagues and
associates will change jobs? Look at it another way. In one year, over 50 percent will change jobs or positions. Wow! Those are some s (read
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Tips for your Job SearchIn the old days, finding a job was easy. All you had to do was get your hands on a flint-tipped spear and skewer a few mastodons and you were considered gainfully employed. The (read
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Forget about the long list of Interview questions that you think you need to know or memorize before a interview. The truth is that we are in a new millennium and things are getting simpler.There are (read
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If your career is not what it should be, retake control now and drive back to job satisfaction.You must change the way you think about your career, so you can get back in the driving seat.How can you (read
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You're just about ready to start your job search and send out your first resume. Stop! Before your send out that resume, are you prepared for the job interview? Your resume just gets your foot int (read
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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 (read
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Did you go through the goal setting exercise outlined in the August '05 Dose of Reality™? [see the end of this article for subscription information and back issues] If you did, fabulous! With your g (read
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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 q (read
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You know it's time to make a move.Your employer is a pain. The organization sucks. Your job is boring . . . and it doesn't pay what you deserve. You know you could do much better somewhere else.So, (read
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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 wi (read
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People always remember their firsts: first day in school, first day in college, first day in university, first job, first love, first kiss etc. For me it is my first job which is very memorable.But be (read
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On Italy's Ligurian Coast sit a string of five colorful small fishing villages: Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso – wedged between the larger and better known coastal cities (read
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The news for US legacy carriers continues to worsen. Northwest and Delta recently filed bankruptcy while several others are teetering toward insolvency. Finding employment with one of these carriers i (read
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Recently, I had one of those "aha moments" while in the bathroom – I might have been brushing my teeth. I'm told that we are more creative around water – and I certainly find my bathroom a great (read
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The Client: It only seemed natural that James was angry. Wouldn't you be angry if you were being passed over for a promotion? And this wasn't the first time. Last month, there was a really big project (read
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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 transfer (read
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It's a fact of life. If you want a new job, you'll have to deal with a job interview.And they typically scare people (maybe you) to death.If you're feeling uncomfortable right now just thinking about (read
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Many newcomers to the IT field are surprised when they find out it's tougher to get that first job than they thought it would be. I know exactly what that's like. I've had a great career in IT and I (read
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Most everyone spends a good portion of their days putting their
hand to something that will generate the resources they have
decided they need, to live the life they have decided they want.What puzz (read
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In this report, we will review some established techniques and concepts you can use to make certain that your decision to change careers is the right decision for you, and to help make your career tra (read
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In this article, we will take an in-depth look at why new ideas rarely survive within corporate organizations, and how you can counter these factors, and open the way for innovation; thereby creating (read
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Are you thinking on changing careers? Have you thought about the railroad?
The railroad industry is one of the highest paying blue collar jobs in America. I actually came to the railroad industry f (read
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There's an old saying that if a person works at a job or
career that they find unfulfilling, they're simply trading
time for money. And since time is our most precious
resource, your really have t (read
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Will Real Estate prices keep going up or will the bubble burst?Who knows? Either way, real estate is a risky business. Tying up all that money and having very little liquidity can spell
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Are you listening to that little voice in your head telling you how much you dislike your job? If not, you may become angry with those around you, when in fact, you'll be angry at yourself for failing (read
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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 (read
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Your breath catches in your throat — at last, an interview! Elated, you write down the time and place of the interview, who to ask for, say thanks, and hang up!But, wait, it's such short notice, and (read
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Attention Job Seekers: Tasks and Responsibilities are BoooringHo hum. The interviewer sits there drumming her fingers on the desk trying to look interested while you drone on about your duties and res (read
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Salary negotiation requires preparation and good timing. It's important to determine your salary needs and research the market value for the job you want. Timing is critical for negotiation. Discussin (read
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