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A RESUME LESSON

Thursday, September 27th, 2007

You resume, once completed, will be one of the most important ingredients of your job search. Therefore, it is essential that you exercise great care in how it is prepared and the manner in which it is distributed. Your resume should be considered a primary marketing tool.
Unfortunately, it has been our experience that […]

DESCRIPTIVE WORDS TO BUILD YOUR RESUME

Thursday, September 20th, 2007

The following words are descriptive words commonly utilized when building your resume. Use the words that are targeted toward the opportunity you desire. These are just a few of many words you can use. Hopefully these will get you started!

Adaptable, Ambitious, Analytical, Assertive
Capable, Cheerful, Competent, Conscientious, Courteous
Dependable, Discreet,
Eager, Efficient, Energetic, Enthusiastic, […]

KNOW YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS

Thursday, September 13th, 2007

In the United States we pride ourselves on the fact that we do not discriminate. In the workplace there are many laws that protect the individual. The very basic questions that are strictly prohibited in the United States are as follows:
How old are you?
Are you married?
Are you single?
What is your sexual orientation?
How much […]

16 RESUME CRITICISMS

Thursday, September 6th, 2007

The criticisms listed below are those most commonly expressed by resume readers. There is not one way to write a resume therefore, you will observe many of the criticisms are exact oppositions. What will appeal to one employer may not appeal to the other. You should always attempt to write your resume […]

BE NICE

Wednesday, August 29th, 2007

The title of this entry seems simple and yet, when you are job searching, you need to take it literally. When you are interviewing, you know that you need to prepare for your interviews. There are many factors that will be considered when it is time for a prospective company to make a […]

INSPIRATIONAL

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007

I have decided to write on something a bit different from my usual topics. I have a subscription to a Website that is devoted to inspirational motivation. Most of you reading this Blog have probably read at least one of Jack Canfield’s books. He is most famous for his Chicken Soup books. […]

View Change As Positive

Wednesday, August 15th, 2007

It is normal for you to feel uneasy during times of change. Changing your job is listed as one of the most stressful events that will occur in a person’s life. The saying that I have grown to love because Barb uses it in her training, in our office and also she applies […]

WHAT NOT TO WEAR

Wednesday, August 8th, 2007

There are many things that can expose you to danger in the business world. One of those dangers is the simple mistake of what you wear. You don’t want to make a spectacle of yourself.
To start with, do not wear an ill-fitted suit. You should fit in the clothes you choose to […]

INCREASING YOUR SELF-CONFIDENCE

Wednesday, August 1st, 2007

Once you have learned to “be you”, there are endless ways you can, and should, nourish your own character. By doing this, you will increase your self-confidence! You may experience set-backs but these too will teach you about yourself.

The Following Tips Will Help Build Your Confidence:

1. Always have a thorough awareness of and an […]

LISTENING EQUALS SUCCESS

Tuesday, July 17th, 2007

Although it was not particularly a smashing surprise to anyone with a realistic perception of business, the discovery made by the Rand Corporation of California years ago was a revelation of dramatic proportions to the intellectual community: NOBODY LISTENS!

It took hundreds of studies to determine that committees composed of brilliant minds in the business […]

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