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Articles in Home | Business & Finance | Careers Sort By: Title|Newest|Oldest Bringing Your Individuality to Work: Brilliant or Taboo?  By : Elizabeth McAloon, CPCC Companies won't manage your career--you need to. Learn how developing a strong personal brand will help you stand out from the crowd. How To Quit A Job?  By : Christoph Puetz Leaving a job is often a difficult step. Sure, there is the exciting opportunity to do something different, but if have been with an employer for over a year this can become an emotional step. People leave jobs for various reasons. The old job might just plain and simple suck. The pay is lousy and the boss is behaving like a dictator of a 3rd world country. Or the job might be target of outsourcing and the employee is pro-active by looking for his/her own way out. Or the job ... Wealth: A Dream Or A Will?  By : Gabrielle Guichard Do you dream of getting rich or do you want to be rich? There is nothing wrong in dreaming of getting rich; except that you will get the dream, not the real thing. There are three steps to wealth. I am reaching only the first one (so far), and I will speak only about what I know. The first step to getting rich? A family income of $50.000. It may be more or less, depending on your location. Why is it the first step? Because from that point you will be able to inves... Medical Assistants In High Demand  By : Greg Smith Looking for a new career in the health care industry? You might want to consider becoming a medical assistant. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of medical assistants is expected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations through the year 2012. They say that the increasing use of medical assistants across all rapidly growing health care industries will result in fast employment growth for this occupation. In fact, medical assistants... Graduating With A Plan of Action: To Jumpstart Your Career  By : resumeexpert Many people struggle with career choices before making that important life-changing decision that will define who they are for years to come. It is hard to imagine that a new graduate would still struggle with what they want to do with their new college degree. Even if they know, they might not know the next step to take. This article will give a few pointers on how to get started with a plan of action. Can You Afford To Write Your Own Resume?  By : resumeexpert In today’s economy, if you can save a buck or two, you are ahead of the game! However, as the saying goes, “penny wise, pound foolish,” there are times when scrimping to save can be more costly in the end. This article will provide you with a quick overview of what skills you need to write your own resume and a case scenario to demonstrate the difference between spending and making a wise investment in having your resume professionally prepared. How To Write A Better Resume  By : resumeexpert How many times have you wondered what you should and shouldn’t do when attempting to write your own resume? Wouldn’t it be handy to have a checklist to guide you and help you to make important decisions? This article does just that and provides visual examples of various components of a resume. How HR Works To Get The Job Done  By : resumeexpert This article provides job seekers with an understanding of how human resources (HR) is the hub of an organization and how it is structured. It will also help you to appreciate the job screening process as well as each area of HR if you are considering human resources as your chosen field of occupation. Your Job Interview Is Like A Blind Date  By : resumeexpert Before you allow yourself to get pre-interview jitters, read this article. It will put things into perspective and give you the confidence to be yourself by realizing that the interview is a conversation between you and an interested person – the hiring manager. Take This Career And Shove It – In The Right Direction!  By : resumeexpert Sometimes we need a few ideas to help us along our path of career change. Unlike an extensive career assessment, this article will provide you will some straightforward, down-to-earth suggestions to consider that just might change your life! I'm Changing Careers - How Do I Format My Resume?  By : resumeexpert Are you ever stumped about which resume style or format to use when writing your resume? This article demystifies the complexities of how to approach this important decision. It will explain what each of the most popular formats are to help you decide which one is best for you. Resume Services and Rates – Do They Add Up?  By : resumeexpert A resume writer has to get to know a person’s professional life in a short order. It is not always straightforward – a good resume writer will uncovers accomplishments and provide consultation to career goals. That said, it is difficult for a resume writer to answer the question, “How much do you charge to do a resume? If a resume writer charges a receptionist’s and a VP of Sales the same price, something is wrong. This article will help you to see things from the perspective of a resume writer. Resume and Cover Letter – A Dynamic Duo  By : resumeexpert In today’s job market, it is important to make a good first impression. Although you don’t always need a cover letter, it helps to make a connection with the reader because it is more conversational and situational. It is also the place to communicate information that is not appropriate to include on your resume such as relocation and salary This article will show you how powerful the combination of a resume and cover letter can be when sent together. Resume Writing 101 – Keeping The Reader In Mind  By : resumeexpert To often job seekers write their resumes listing everything they did as if filling out a home loan application. In short: boring! Sure, a hiring manager needs to know what you have done in your career, but they also need to QUICKLY understand what you can do for them, not just where you have worked and your routine responsibilities. This article will give you resume tips on how to add focus to your resume keeping the reader in mind. Drug Testing: A Workforce In Dilemma  By : James Warden When I began my working career, drug testing was not even a word combination. I had never been exposed to drugs beyond the point of alcoholic beverages, and then only on special occasions and holidays. To contemplate daily usage of some foreign substance was beyond my realm of possibilities. I was not alone. That was twenty-five years and many drug issues ago. Today, if you apply for a job, of any kind, you will be drug tested. Why? Because a lot has changed in twenty-five... How To Be A Freelancer In Demand: Become A Busy Client’s Best Friend  By : Shelley Wake The best clients are the busy clients. Why? Because they're the ones with successful businesses, so they have enough money to pay you. They're also the ones who are busy enough that they really need you. And they’re the ones who are likely to have ongoing work for you. They’re also the ones who are the easiest to keep because you know exactly what you need to do to keep them. It’s simple – just make their life easier and save them as much time as possible and they’ll come... Make Your Fortune As A Professional Finder  By : Stephen Pope Have you considered the lucrative opportunity in finder`s fees? You could become a professional finder and earn a fortune from this alone. Alternatively, you could supplement your present income with finder`s fees. A finder is someone who finds something for a person or business. The amount paid for this service is called a finder`s fee. What is the difference between a finder and a broker or commissioned salesperson? A broker or commissioned salesperson gets paid a ... Mystery Shopping For Fun And Profit  By : Stephen Pope How would you like to get paid to go shopping? That's right! Get paid to shop for clothes, eat in restaurants, watch movies, play golf, travel, and so on. You can have your cake and eat it too! Enjoy the best of both worlds. Make money and have fun at the same time as a mystery shopper. What is a Mystery Shopper? Sometimes known as a secret shopper, a mystery shopper looks like any other customer but is working undercover to perform market research or other tests on ... Shortage Of Radiographers Leads To Overseas Recruitment Drive  By : S. Mallon A shortage of crucial medical staff has seen an increase in the recruitment of radiography staff from abroad. The health sector seems to have consistent and sustained issues with staffing levels with increasing movement towards the private sector, the recruitment of specialist staff to both public and private sector appears to be increasingly difficult. There is an acknowledged shortage of radiographers within the UK and the NHS has gone on a drive to encourage more radio... Great Franchise Opportunities  By : Trevor Marshall If you are thinking of setting up a small business yet you are still unsure of what you exactly want to do or are scared to death of not being able to generate good business, then you must try looking into these franchise opportunities and choose the right one that will suit your taste and budget. An important factor to take in consideration is your ability to actually run your chosen franchise opportunity efficiently and successfully. One of the most popular franchise op... Chef Training: Your Ticket To Endless Possibilities  By : Linda Emerson Let’s face it: cooking is not an easy thing. But then, it is not that complicated either. With the right stuff and the right training, you can head off boasting like a chef that knows its craft. Hence, whenever somebody has taken good cooking knowledge and skills, we would normally call them as chefs. They are, in reality, what the king is to his throne. This means that the chefs are considered to be the highest class of cook with utmost ability and proficiency. All o... The Best Defense - Difficult Interview Questions  By : Joel Vance In an interview, worrying about your perceived inadequacies, or what can be viewed as negative items on your history of employment, will get you nowhere. In fact, having a negative focus on things often comes through in the way you answer. interview questions, and even in your body language. An applicant who shifts, plays with things like their shirt cuffs, or who loses track of the subject under discussion, is sabotaging their own chance at success. Okay, so you have s... Your Guide To Plastic Molding  By : Mark Jansen Plastics are synthetically produced non-metallic compounds. It can be molded into various forms and hardened for commercial use. Plastic molding products can be seen everywhere. Examples are jars, protective caps, plastic tubes, grips, toys, bottles, cases, accessories, kitchen utensils and a lot more. Even the keyboard and the mouse that you use are made through plastic molding. Even the plastic parts of the chair that you are sitting on are created this way. The bas... Your Guide To Retirement Planning  By : John Morris In life, nothing is permanent in this world. Everything that comes will definitely go. That is why it is best to put our best foot forward and save more for the future. The best thing that you have to start with is to have a retirement plan. Some wait to long before they decide to plan for their future. This is not a good idea because we can never tell what lies ahead. So, here's how and when to start retirement planning: 1. The retirement year. First, decide on what... Don't Be Held Hostage By The Price Of Gasoline  By : Jim Donovan It seems everywhere you go these days, at least in the US, the conversations are about the price of gasoline. No wonder, since it's broken the $3.00 a gallon barrier and is causing a lot of people real hardships. I'm old enough to remember the gas lines of the 1970's when a similar situation occurred. At that time, I had a production services company in New England, in partnership with a man named, Irving Goldmacher. In addition to being one of the two smartest peopl... Career Planning: The Step Ahead  By : Matthew Noel Career planning is an excellent way to prepare for what the world ahead has to offer you. While many people find that career planning is something that is done in college, it can be and should be done throughout life as a way of making sure that you are on the right track. There are many opportunities to get the planning that you need. In fact, it can start a long time before college as well. So, what can career planning do for you? To start, we need to understand when yo... UK Shortage Of Occupational Therapists  By : S. Mallon Nationwide shortage of Occupational Therapists prompts the rise of specialist recruitment agencies. The recruitment of specialist healthcare professionals has been a problem for the UK government for a number of years now. Despite efforts to attract staff to a range of professional streams through advertising and publicity campaigns http://www.connexions.gov.uk), there remains an evident shortfall of qualified professionals entering the health sector to fill the apparent v... Great Ideas And Tips For Entrepreneurial Success From Jeff Bezos Of Amazon.com  By : Kanaga Siva For ten years the world has been watching with Awe and Admiration the Phenomenal success of Jeff Bezos the Founder and CEO of Amazon.com. The goal of each and every Entrepreneur be they Home Based Business or not is to achieve success and rise to the top. Success does not come easily. It requires Hard Work, Commitment and Dedication to reach the top as an Entrepreneur. Attaining your goal is often easier if you can follow the path already trodden by Brilliant Entrepre... Criminal Justice: The Right Career For You?  By : Leon Chaddock If you are considering a career in criminal justice, you may want to consider your options well before making a decision. While this is an exciting and honorable career to take on, it may be more of a challenge than you realize. For those who are considering the true aspects of criminal justice, it makes sense that they should weigh their options completely before making a choice. Criminal justice is a career that is not by any means easy. Nor is it one that is enjoyable. But... Profit By Providing Home Based Child Care Services  By : Stephen Pope How can you profit from the boom in child care services? Here are a few suggestions. 1. Provide Child Care from Your Home Would you like to provide child care services from your own home? If so, here is some advice obtained from an experienced child care provider: -There may be laws in your area that limit the number of children (other than your own) that you can care for from your home. It could be just five or six children. -Don't do half days. If someone dro... The Lost Art Of Resume Thank You Letters.  By : James Calvin Writing resume thank you letters is becoming more of a necessity in today’s ever competitive world. These days, you need to find a way to set yourself apart from the rest of the pack. It can be difficult to do so for a very sought after job. One way to give youself an edge is to simply do the courteous and thoughtful act of mailing a thank you letter after your resume has been looked or even received. Employers want people who are not afraid to take risks and go the extra mil... Do You Have What It Takes To Become A Model?  By : Lynn Walls When you think of the word "model", images of men and women with perfect complexions, incredible bodies and wonderful wardrobes are probably the first things to come to mind. But modeling is much more than that and the need for "non-traditional" models is probably more prevalent than you imagine. If you consider advertising, media and books that use photos of real people and places, you can see that you don't have to be a perfectly-proportioned person with a flawless look to ... What It Takes To Become A Professional Model  By : Lynn Walls If you think models are just another pretty face, think again! The world of modeling is extremely competitive and often grueling. There is certainly not a lack of beautiful people in the modeling world, so in order to succeed, you will to rely on more than just your looks. Before you decide to become a model, ask yourself: "why?" Many individuals start modeling in order to make a jump into acting or singing, but make no mistake - the professional world of modeling is a ca... Make Money Creating Wedding/Memorial Scrapbooks  By : Jenny Harker If you're familiar with creating scrapbooks then you have a work at home business waiting to be opened in your lap. Scrapbooks are a wonderful way to treasure wedding memories or the memories of a lost loved one. To create a wedding scrapbook for a client you will need to attend the wedding or reception in order to gather photographs and quotes from family and friends of the happy couple. For this you will need a digital camera and a small tape recorder or notepad. If... Start A Hauling/Shopping/Taxi Business  By : Jenny Harker Here is a simple business anyone with a van or SUV can perform: haul stuff for other people who don't have a way to do it themselves. You could move lawn mowers, bags of garden soil, playground equipment, Christmas trees, musical instruments, furniture, big dogs from the groomers-you get the idea. Starting this home business is easy. Make sure your vehicle is in good shape. Be sure your car insurance is up to date. You don't want any trouble if your vehicle should get... Safety Tips For Construction Workers  By : Brian Medini Working in the construction industry can be dangerous. The nature of the work carries risks, and accidents can result in serious injuries or even death. OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) law requires employers to provide a work place that is safe and free from hazards. Yet, everyday construction workers face dangers that threaten their health and lives. According to OSHA, each year - A 1000 workers die in construction related accidents - A quarter... Five Excellent Reasons To Take Paid Surveys Today  By : Sam Parker Most people know what consumer survey is but do they know they can get paid for answering opinion surveys? If by chance they participate in a paid survey and receive a paycheck in their mailbox, they are thrilled by their discovery. They understand that paid surveys are a great way to earn extra money at their spare time and they just regret they didn't start earlier... Today, at the Internet age, it is easier than ever to make extra cash with paid surveys and mystery sho... Finding Jobs Online  By : Sintilia Miecevole Depending on your specific line of work, looking for jobs on the Internet could be a great way to find new and interesting opportunities. Whether you are looking for an academic or a technology job, a secretarial or a research position, there are many online resources that can help you find the job you need and the salary you desire. There are a wide variety of Internet job search sites that can steer you in the right direction at little or no cost to the applicant. If you... Top 7 Finder's Fees Tips  By : Stephen Pope Consider the lucrative opportunity open to you in earning finder's fees. A finder is someone who finds something for a person or business. The amount paid for this service is called a finder's fee. Here are seven tips to help you make your fortune in finder's fees. 1. A finder simply introduces a buyer to a seller for a fee. He does not become involved in the sales process and is not an agent acting on behalf of the seller. 2. The best areas to earn finder's f... Effective Resume Writing  By : Dave Lympany A lot of places around the world call it A Curriculum Vitae, in North America, it's a Résumé. This is definitely one of the most important tools that any jobseeker has at their disposal. You may be THE best candidate for a particular job by a long way, however, if you don't make it to the interview stages the company will never know. Many companies (especially the larger corporations) will use computer software to "read" all the résumé’s and reject any that don't fit a pa... Original Ways To Make Money With No Money-a Short Education  By : Jack Reynolds An opportunity should never be bought into. By definition, an opportunity is something that people will never sell you. From franchises to swamp land in Florida, to patents and inventions, it makes no difference. Theres nothing wrong with any of the things mentioned, however if somebody is trying to sell you these things, then they are not opportunities by definition. An opportunity is an advantage that you can see that others cannot. I dont care about the dictionary defi... Make Money With No Investment -Starting From Scratch  By : Jack Reynolds In the begining it's a tentative situation. Your first few deals are small potatoes. To make money with no investment is not entirley accurate. Everyone has access to something. Some small amount that will be allocated for wealth building. I think back to when I was starting from scratch and at the time my cynical attitude made it painful, but looking back I remember the experience fondly. It's challenging to make money with no investment capital but when you are starting... A Simple Get Rich Quick Idea  By : Martin Thomas In the immortal words of Emmerson, "all I need is one idea" Overnight wealth has a certain stigma that "sensible" people seem to be resistant to. The idea of the get rich quick variety is an object of ridicule and derision in alot of peoples eyes. However, with a little focused action and the right knowledge, rapid wealth is not only possible for you, but inevitable for the determined. The first thing I want to do is qualify the above by saying "quick" means several years... Is A Travel Nursing Career A Dream Come True?  By : Kevin Erickson Deciding what job to pursue after college entails more brain cells that most activities. Unlike deciding on what car to buy or what clothes to wear, one must give the decision its due because it will effect your happiness and quality of life for the next three to four decades. Most people believe that a career in travel nursing is stuff that dreams are made of. For those currently following this career path… most of those who have experienced this lifestyle agree that it i... Train to Learn to Win  By : Dan Collins 50 billion dollars were invested in training in the United States. winners outperformed the S&P 2005 index by 2 to 1! The Sales Training Series: Gaining Commitment  By : Sales Training Employers value salespeople based on their ability to Gain a Sales Commitment. Improving this sales skill has never been more important than it is today. So, what are you doing to get better? Here are several ideas on how you can improve your sales effectiveness at gaining customer commitments. Market Yourself As A Paralegal  By : Kevin Erickson What does it mean to make yourself marketable or sellable? Does it require that you quit your job, completely change careers or go back to school. Perhaps, but for this article it simply means making the most of your skills and abilities and continually looking for ways to improve. Whether you just graduated or you've been a paralegal for many years, learning to market yourself is an essential skill in maximizing your potential. Both financially and in the opportunities t... What Are Some Of The Different Types Of Welding?  By : Kenzie Thompson Welding is used across the globe in some way in nearly every industry you can imagine. It’s used in industrial settings, open air environments, underwater and even in outer space. Welding is used on almost every scale – by handymen and structural engineers. And because there are so many uses for welding, there are also many different types of welding, each suited to different jobs and purposes. We’re going to take a look at some of the more popular kinds of welding. Forge... Beware Of Job Fraud Scams!  By : Marty R. Milette Searching for a job can be difficult enough, but when you finally spot the 'job of a lifetime' – just consider that if the job sounds too good to be true – quite likely, it is! Imagine the job of "Designer - Developer/Applications/IT" with a tax-free salary of $120K for 6 months work. Perks including Paid Overtime at $300 per hour, paid first-class accommodation, $3,000.00 flat rate travel/entertainment allowance for every intercontinental trip, free comprehensive heal... Medical Transcription - An Emerging Profession  By : Kevin Erickson Medical Transcription is the process of interpreting and transcribing the dictation made by doctors or other health care professionals regarding patient status, treatment procedures, diagnoses, prognoses, etc. With medical transcription of dictated data from physicians, the medical transcriptionist may also edit the text that is produced by voice recognition software. Medical Transcription is the translating of dictations made by a doctor. As a result, it requires an extensiv... Keys To Starting Your Own Clothing Company  By : Ever wanted to start your own clothing company? Its not as difficult as you think. What do you absolutely need? 1. A decent logo 2. Creative concepts and graphics - Design Talent 3. A unique, blank apparel supplier 4. A decent screen printer 5. A Line Sheet to show potential buyers 6. Sales and promotional talent. Which do you think is most important? Its obviously design talent you say? Are you Joking? You must be joking. Have you stepped out of the house r... Welding Basics For Beginners  By : Kenzie Thompson Welding has been around for centuries, though not in the forms most commonly used today. One of the first welding processes ever used was known as forge welding. Forge welding attempts to join two metals through a process of heating, and then pounding and striking. It’s what blacksmiths did. But since then, there have been quite a few advancements in the welding world. With these new methods and techniques, welding has left the confines of industrial settings and can now be d... Why Paid Online Surveys Are Popular As Work At Home Jobs.  By : Kanaga Siva The enormous growth of the Internet during the last few years has spawned several new Internet Based Business activities and at the same time benefited several others. One activity that has benefited from this boom is without doubt Paid Online Surveys. Today many aspirants looking out for a Home Based Job or Work at Home Jobs often think of Paid Online Surveys first. The perception that this is a quick and easy way to earn money propels aspirants towards Paid Online survey... Rules for Effective Resume Formatting  By : Marie Plett How to create a dynamic and powerful resume. Creating a Compelling Cover Letter  By : Marie Plett What you need to know before composing your cover letter. Follow-Up Letters Win Job Offers  By : Linda Matias Don’t underestimate the power of an effective follow-up letter. They have been known to win job offers. Transcription: An Opportunity For You  By : Sandy Baker 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. Sometimes, transcription can be done from home. Other times, it can only be done through the use of specific computers at a location. Nonetheless, there are some things that you will need to do in order to get a job in transcription. While many places on the web would like you to think that there a... Choosing The Right Career  By : Sintilia Miecevole How to choose a career for yourself? It is important to go for a career that is your calling. There are numbers of options to choose from. You can make a career in medicine, law, architecture, finance, designing, media and many more fields. Your career will also decide what you do for the better part of your day/night and more importantly the course of your life. Therefore, it is advisable to choose a career that suits you and your expectations from life. Choose a job tha... Resume - A Showcase Of Your Skills  By : Sintilia Miecevole A resume is the first and the most important step in the process of job seeking. A resume consists of a brief account of your qualifications and experience. It basically showcases your skills and experience. The whole idea of a resume is to put you in such a light that the prospective employer finds you perfect for the job. A resume should contain personal details such as name, address, telephone number, email ID and date of birth. Educational details are next. An importan... Top Ten Travel Nursing “Hot Spots”  By : hsntraveler A list of my “Top Ten” destinations that nurses choose, based on the number of travelers who inquire about each location every month. Great Job Resumes: The First Step To Landing Great Jobs  By : Paolo Basauri How Important are Job Resumes in Securing the Perfect Job? The function of outstanding job resumes is to get the attention of your potential employer. More than simply a listing of your accomplishments, education, skills and experience; a job resume is the first point of contact you have with the company with whom you are seeking employment. No matter what skill set you bring to the table, if your resume isn’t effectively presented, you may find it difficult to locate work... What You Need To Know Before You Weld  By : Kenzie Thompson Welding How To: What You Need to Know Before You Weld People rely on welding to accomplish many tasks. In fact, the art of welding dates back thousands of years to the Bronze Age. Since then, man has discovered many advancements and improvements that make welding easier, safer and more vital to civilization than ever before. Welding is used: 1. To manufacture cars, trucks and other modes of transportation. 2. To build homes. 3. To build and repair machinery and eq... New Year Career  By : Dan Collins An easy way to measure this is to look at your resumé. Identify what you've accomplished in the past 12 months that made you more effective, more interesting, or more marketable. Do you have 10 years’ experience, or one year's experience repeated 10 times? Select every new skill or accomplishment that you couldn't claim a year ago. Apprenticeship - The Best Training In The World  By : Sintilia Miecevole Learning a new, highly skilled profession requires an in-depth, hands-on, committed training experience. This is where the process of apprenticeship occurs. It fills-in the training gap in those places where supervision is needed and provides hands-on help and a solid understanding of how a specific process works. Apprenticeship is one of the most successful methods any person can use to develop new skills, especially in a highly technical craft. For example, you don't be... It Happened Again: GM To Lay Off Significant Numbers  By : Michael Ochoa It has happened again, and again in a very big way. I am sure you have heard the news that General Motors has announced they are closing plants and letting some 30,000 people go. Some they will be able to relocate, some they won’t. Ford announced they are laying off over 4,000 people as well. This is all devastating news that we should all be concerned about. The manufacturing sector of our economy is the one sector that provides for our society a “ladder” to allow us... Nursing facts that everyone should know  By : Suzanne Verita Nursing is one of those professions that all of us are guilty of taking for granted. Its origins are fascination and getting the facts on it is definitely recommended. Medical Coding: The Real Story  By : Matthew Noel You are likely to see advertisements for medical coding done on the web. Many claim that you can make a lot of money from home doing medical coding. All you need to do is purchase the medical coding software, information, or training and you will be well on your way. This is not a good opportunity to take in many cases. There are several things to look out for when it comes to medical coding. The important thing to realize is that there are many opportunities out there in ... Resume Writing Tips  By : Matt Garrett When you are ready to step into the professional world, one thing becomes your mirror, in which every employer see you and gets to know about you. This mirror is known as resume. Writing resume is an art and tips for writing an effective resume are indeed too essential for you. A resume is a very important document which plays a major role in letting the employer decide whether he will hire you or not. Your resume tells him about your profile which includes your experience... How To Improve Online Get Paid To Survey Models For More Profits!  By : Kenneth Echie As somebody who has spent the last 2 years doing online surveys, I have come to notice a few things wrong with most of the current online survey models. The behavior of my affiliates and visitors to my online survey review website (http://www.extra-income-ideas.com/paid-to-survey.html) also gives me unique perspective in the industry. I know for me some of the things wrong with the current online survey model have reduced the number of surveys I currently take. I have no d... How To Start Your Voice Over Career, Part 1  By : D.C. Douglas If you have ever been told that you have a great voice, then you may have thought of making use of that great voice in a professional way, as a singer, announcer or as a voice over talent. Voice over, or adding your voice to advertisements and recorded messages, can be a very lucrative field for a trained talent. If you would like to get the training necessary to succeed as a voice over talent then here are a few steps to take. But first before I give the step-by-step gui... Create Video Games As Your Fun Career  By : Charles Edwin Do you like video games? Do you beat video games after playing once? Do you feel like the games are too easy? Well, it sounds like you have a passion for these things then you should go where your heart leads you. If you at the point where you are thinking about your career, I suggest that you do what you love to do. You should consider a different course of action: majoring in something you TRULY enjoy... something you could do hours on end without feeling like you are w... Recruiting Excellent Job Candidates  By : Amabaie Here are six useful tips for recruiters and human resources staff to find the most qualified job candidates. Make A Nice Living Auto Surfing Online, Everyone Can Do It!  By : David Z If you have been online for a while, most likely you have seen or heard the buzz about making money by surfing web pages, clicking on ads or reading emails. Can you really make a nice living by surfing online? The answer is a big YES, and it is proven by hundreds and thousands of people every day. The standard return is 1-4% daily. With 1% daily and using the compounding option, you can earn up to 600% -1000% or more in a year. Image invest $1000 and get back $6000 in... Career Paths For Comptia A+ Certified Technician  By : The world is your oyster. Where you decide to take your career after this is entirely up to you. There are some things to consider depending on your geographic location. If you happen to live in or near the larger populated cities, competition for entry-level technical positions can be fierce. More and more IT graduates enter the workforce each day. By obtaining your A+ certification you can have a substantial advantage over your competition in the career world, as well as ha... Keys To Getting The Law Enforcement Job You Want  By : Don Cirillo These days, when uncertain economic times are putting many careers in doubt, an increasing number of people are looking to work in law enforcement. And there are very good reasons for this. As many industries have shrunk, North American communities have steadily increased their budgets for law enforcement. Police officers now enjoy better pay and often outstanding benefits. Even more important, being a police officer gives you an opportunity to improve life in your com... Get Yourself Ready To Impress During A Phone Interview  By : Heather Eagar Preparing for an interview over the phone is primarily a mental exercise, and something that is easy to prepare for. It is the second impression that you will make on a hiring decision maker – the first impression was obviously made for you by your resume and cover letter, and must have been positive, or you would not have this interview appointment. That being the case, it is worth while to prepare for it and be ready to put your best foot forward. Step one in getting yo... What Questions Should I Ask During An Interview?  By : Heather Eagar What are good questions to ask during an interview is a good question in itself, and one that always comes up when a conscientious person is preparing for a big job interview. The fact that a person even wonders that sets them apart from the crowd of applicants and means that he or she is a proactive individual, intent on making a good impression and proper presentation of skills and experience. The best question to ask, according to many human resource management profess... Leave Your Job On Good Terms And Save Yourself Regret  By : Heather Eagar The exit interview is not a time to burn bridges with your old company. It has become a very common ritual throughout corporate America, and the idea behind it is to find out from departing staff members, when they no longer have to worry about protecting jobs, exactly what things at the company can be improved upon. The interview is deigned to be a tool for making a company more efficient and a better place to work. However, many employees who are leaving an organization use... Tell Them In Writing “Thank You For Hiring Me!”  By : Heather Eagar A thank you letter after you accept a job offer shows good taste, gratitude, and in general shows a new employer that they made a wise decision in hiring you. Most new hires do not write one, so if you are one of the smart few people who do, your relationship with your new employer will get off to a great start. When you write this type of letter, the main goal you wish to accomplish is solidifying the new relationship. You can do this by re-stating the qualifications you... Tips For Cover Letters To Get More Interviews  By : Heather Eagar Here’s a tip for cover letters to get more interviews. Use a bulleted format cover letter rather than a standard letter in paragraphs. The bulleted format is more eye catching, and is more likely to be glanced at by the hiring manager or other person assigned to sort through resumes. This format will help you get your resume seen by more people and as a result get more interviews and more job offers. If you follow this advice and decide to use the bulleted format, make su... Cover Letters, Resumes And The Job Hunter…What’s It All About?  By : Heather Eagar Any good job hunter needs a resume package. The cover letter and resume always go together and do the same basic thing in slightly different ways. A job hunter without both of them will probably not get very far in the search for a good career position. With that in mind, let’s take a look at what these crucial documents should do for you. The first part, the cover letter, is a short one page letter consisting of three or four paragraphs. It serves as an introduction to t... How To Say, “Yes, I Accept Your Job Offer!”  By : Heather Eagar A sample job acceptance letter should be kept on the computer of job seekers to be customized for a new situation and used when it is needed. A job seeker should also know how to use it, and when to use it. With that in mind, a sample letter follows. Date Name of Hiring Manager Company Address City Zip Dear Hiring Manager’s name, It is with great enthusiasm that I accept your offer for employment with Xyz Company. I look forward to a long and mutually pr... Don’t Forget To Say Thank You For A Second Interview  By : Heather Eagar The thank you letter for a second interview is a must for serious job seekers. If you’ve made it as far as a second interview, then you are right on the edge and are one of the serious candidates ready to be offered the position. When you’re in that position then it is worth your while to use all of the leverage you have, all of your knowledge of the company and all of your job search skills to close the deal and land yourself a job offer. This letter can be a deal closer. ... A Sample Interview Thank You Letter  By : Heather Eagar A sample thank you letter that you use after an interview, as a guideline or template, will save you a lot of time when preparing this type of correspondence. Since you’ll prepare it before the job interview when you are not nervous and have a clear head, the letter will really increase your chances of making or reinforcing a good impression. Try using this for your own uses. Date Name Company Address City State Zip Dear Name, I enjoyed the chance to visit w... Need Interviews? A Sample Letter For Following-Up Your Resume Submission  By : Heather Eagar A sample letter to use as a guide when preparing your follow up letters can assist your job search, save you time, and make you look very professional. Take a look at the following, and use it as a guide when preparing your own follow up letters. SAMPLE FOLLOW UP LETTER Date Decision Maker, Position Company Address City State, Zip code Dear (use name), I wanted to touch base with you concerning my recent application with your company. Knowing you are busy I’v... Bored By The Same Old Job? Be A Truck Driver!  By : Mike Dobson If you have the desire to travel around the country and get paid at the same time, consider being a truck driver. Truckers enjoy some benefits that people in other jobs do not have. The camaraderie among other truckers … meeting new people … being able to witness the changing seasons as you travel around the country … unpredictability (in other words, less boredom!) … plenty of available trucking jobs … All are valid reasons why people chuck their current occupations for the ... The Many Benefits Of A Nursing Career  By : Sabrina Hall There's no shortage of nursing schools offering course-work for those who aspire to become a part of the ever-growing healthcare industry. These certified nursing schools will not only train you to become a professional nurse but many offer post graduate courses as well, to better help you develop your nursing career. Those currently holding nursing degrees have the option to enroll in the various post nursing degree programs that are now available - from Registered Nursi... The Medical Transcriptionist Boom  By : Sabrina Hall In spite of the somewhat sluggish economy, in specific fields job opportunities are truly abundant and simply waiting to be tapped by qualified applicants. As a result of new technology and techniques, new skill sets are required but because the required skills have changed faster than the overall workforce, the numbers of qualified applicants has actually been decreasing for the past several years as workers rush to brush up and improve their talents in order to be considere... The Practice Of The Therapy Profession  By : Dave Lloyd Therapy is a profession that has increased in the awareness of the general population as we've become a culture more focused on self-care and taking care of our body, mind, and soul more consistently. There are many professions that fall under the title of therapy. The most common is that of psychotherapy which encompasses grief therapy, group therapy, couples therapy, cognitive therapy, and family therapy. Individuals who offer services in these types of therapy typically ar... Finding A Job Online  By : Kirsten Hawkins Finding a job online is easier than you think. Whether you are trying to locate work locally or you are interested in work that allows you to telecommute, finding a job online is simple when you know where to look. In fact, the Internet offers you the unique opportunity to put your resume to work through a number of resume posting sites. Many companies are looking for skilled individuals. Further, such companies are turning to the Internet more frequently as a resource to... Interview Tips  By : Kirsten Hawkins Are you looking for some interview tips so that you can ace that upcoming interview you have? An interview can be a nerve racking experience if you don’t know how to successfully pull off an interview. Nevertheless, with a few interview tips, you will be on your way to getting that job you need so desperately! Among the many interview tips that you will come across, the very best interview tip you will ever get is to be yourself. Don’t be afraid to smile and be proud of wh... Aggressively Written Resumes  By : Alesia Benedict When writing resumes, it is important to remember whom it is you're trying to please - (is it you, or the hiring authority?) In this article I will present my ideas of what makes up really aggressive documents, based on my many years in the industry, and my career in owning and managing a successful resume writing and career marketing firm. Who Is Reading Your Resume? Make no mistake about it, aggressive documents are necessary to be successful in today's competitive jo... Writing Cover Letters That Sizzle  By : Alesia Benedict Anything being sent to a decision-maker should sell you, not just state facts. When conducting a job search, your cover letter and resume are in a pile for the decision-maker to review, one by one, along with a vast number of other documents submitted by other hopeful individuals. The odds that YOUR document is the very first ones on the pile are about a zillion to one! This means the decision-maker has probably read X number of cover letters (and resumes) before reaching you... Navigating The Summer Job Market  By : Alesia Benedict, CPRW, JCTC Most people believe summer is the worst time to conduct a job search. Between college students and high school students eating up the market, vacations, lagging budgets, etc. hiring would seem to lag during the summer making it a bad time to conduct a job search. In reality, summer is a very good time to job hunt. Here are some tips to make your summer-time job search more effective: Spiff up your telephone skills. With people on vacation, you will be receiving more voice ... Sample Resumes  By : Alesia Benedict, CPRW, JCTC Do you ever wonder why resume services post free resume samples on their sites for resume service clients to view? What do sample resumes provide? There is an ongoing argument among professional resume writers that posting sample resumes on websites is akin to giving away their work. True, some visitors to sites rip off the sample resumes they find there to use in their own job searches. Unfortunately for them, these individuals do not understand they are doing themselves a d... Executive Resumes 101  By : Alesia Benedict, CPRW, JCTC What makes an executive resume “executive”? Is it the format? Is it the content? Or is it the personal marketing strategy? Executive resumes are different in all these areas. Executive resumes are targeted toward a hiring agent that is seeking more than the typical job seeker’s qualifications. The executive behind the resume must meet specific leadership and visionary qualifications that surpass the regular achievement-based resume. Executive resumes must demonstrate success ... What To Consider When Coming Up With A Franchise Idea  By : Steve Gargin So many people think that by getting into the franchise business, they are setting themselves up for an easy way to make money, with a safety net under them the whole time. The only real advantage is that you are buying into a business model that works with the help of a company’s marketing and sales abilities. But just as with starting a company from scratch, one must have a plan and a model to come up with and follow in order to get the money one will need to start the fran... 6 Factors Of Career Success  By : Alesia Benedict, CPRW, JCTC What do employers look for in potential employees? That was the question that was posted recently on a career discussion forum online. Naturally, for each different position, the particular answers to that question would be different. However, there are some common skills that employers look for in all employees, whether the employee happens to be a network engineer or a fry cook. In-Demand Skills for Success 1. BASIC SKILLS‚ Reading, writing and arithmetic! Believe it... Career Builder: Using Job Boards For More Than Jobs  By : Alesia Benedict, CPRW, JCTC If you are like most job seekers, you have registered your resume on the major online job boards such as Career Builder, Monster, TheLadders.com, Headhunter, etc. But are you aware of the plethora of good information and job search tools that are available on these sites in addition to job listings? Take CareerBuilder.com for example. The main navigation pages at Career Builder are “Home”, “Find Jobs”, “Post Resumes”, “Job Alerts”, “My Career Builder”, “Advice and Resourc... Six Tips For A Better Engineering Resume  By : Alesia Benedict, CPRW, JCTC One of the most key elements of success in a job search is the resume and the engineering resume can often be one of the more difficult documents to develop. The engineering resume is the engineering job seeker’s primary marketing document that sells the product – the skills and experience of the engineer. To be effective, an engineering resume must grab the attention of the reader in 35-45 seconds. A good engineering resume will extend that attention span to over a minute. A... [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]	Authors Sign Up for a free account. Submit your articles. Publishers Category RSS feeds. Resources Downloadable Audio Books Recommended Resources

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