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Our goals can only be reached through the vehicle of a plan, in which we must fervently believe, and upon which we must vigorously act. There is no other route to success. Stephen A. Brennen Have you been feeling frustrated lately? Maybe you are still looking for a job or are in job transition search-mode. …
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Here is a great tool that I learned about from one of my clients (we don't always know everything) to help relax, get focused on the things we want to accomplish, and become more energized. It is called Mandala, which means circle in Sanskrit and is taken from the world of alternative medicine. According to …
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Now that the job market is on the upswing, it might be time to ask if you should put yourself back out in the job market. Perhaps you got discouraged and stopped looking; maybe it's time to seek that promotion or make that career change. The time seems right to dust off the resume and …
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Using Social Media as a job search strategy is an effective way to let people know that you are looking for a job; it is also a great way to make connections with the people who hire for the job you want - or those who know of someone who is in the position to …
I don't know if it was the recent moon phenomena we experienced or my bad luck, but I had yet another computer crash. This time, my operating system stopped working. No virus found so no explanation for it stopping. You can imagine my panic but this time it was not for my data- I smartened …
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Interviewing is an artform to be developed, especially in these challenging times. As jobs are being added, it is opening up more opportunities for people to become employed or to change jobs. Employers are still looking for quality hires, which means the job search needs to be focused and consistent. But how prepared are you …
One of the most important steps in a job-search strategy is knowing the type of company or organization you would like to work in as it must match your personality and your values. Whether it is a top-down or lateral environment, or an open, creative one the type of culture within the organization should allow …
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If you are looking for a job or want to advance in your career, you might be asking if you should go back to school. Getting more education is great for a lot of reasons but there are some considerations that need to be well-thought out before you step into the "Ivy halls.": 1. Know …
Traditionally, the holidays are a time of great preparation as you are busy decorating your house with lights and ornaments, buying presents for those on your list, or baking goodies for the holiday meal. It is a time of parties and get-togethers with family and friends. It would seem that with all of this activity it …
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Here is my latest article for The Work at Home Woman http://www.theworkathomewoman.com/get-ready-for-the-new-year-%E2%80%93-organize/
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