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Best Jobs for Retirees
The concept of retirement, like the working world those who enter this stage are leaving behind is constantly evolving. As of this writing, the dictionary defines it as the act of retiring or of leaving one’s job, career or occupation permanently usually because of age.
By Gary Ayd9 years ago in Journal
How to Be a Successful Female In a Male Dominated Industry
The challenges are never-ending for a successful female working in a male dominated industry. No matter how deeply entrenched a woman is in the workspace, men will always try to wield dominance, if not supremacy. It is a continuous interplay of gender egos, particularly men with bruised egos. A successful female will always pose a threat in a male dominated industry. In the course of overcoming these hurdles, golden opportunities will open up to find her place in the sun.
By Richard Owens9 years ago in Journal
How to Get What You Want
One of the central themes in a vast majority of business books, either explicit or implicit, is the idea of getting others to do what you want. Of course on paper that has a negative connotation and even comes across as manipulative. However, within the context of these suggestions, it is neither. In fact, people by nature have a burning desire to help. Unfortunately, most of us haven’t the slightest idea on how to coax that out of our fellow man in a productive and positive manner.
By Gary Ayd9 years ago in Journal
Ways to Break Out of a Career Funk
A career funk can be painful and hard to break away from. Like a parasite it leeches joy and energy away from our lives, leaving us feeling lost and powerless without direction. Has your job stopped giving you joy or do you feel as if you have hit a dead end? If you have ever worked in sales, you will have experienced what is called a sales drought—where nothing you do seems to work and you just aren’t getting any sales. If you are constantly working with absolutely no end in sight, feeling like the wheels are spinning but nothing is happening and overwhelmed by the drudgery of work, you might be suffering a career funk.
By Patty Ramsen9 years ago in Journal
Things You Should Never Do In an Interview
If you have reached the interview stage then your resume, cover letter and application have impressed the recruiter, and all that stands between you and a job is the interview. At this stage, it’s important not to give the wrong impression. To help you succeed at your next interview, here are some things you should never do in an interview.
By Leila Parker9 years ago in Journal
How to Find the Best Career Fit In a Startup
Today’s work environment is changing fast, so quickly that many HR managers and professionals are struggling to keep up with the literature on them constantly changing, but what’s the best way to find a good career fit in a startup? Working in a startup brings opportunity but with it, it also brings great risk. Many people choose get their first step on the career ladder within a startup company but it’s important to always seek a good career fit. A good career fit gives you a sense of wellbeing and fulfillment, you find your energy levels are higher and you simply love what you are doing; on the other hand, a bad career fit leads to stress, poor self-esteem, loss of energy, and can create problems which spill over into your personal life. Here are the best ways to find your best career fit in a startup
By Richard Owens9 years ago in Journal
When You Read the Words Do You Feel the Words?
Ever see a news anchor report on a highly emotional story with objectivity and "coldness" that completely negates the impact the story should have on viewers?
By Roy Osing9 years ago in Journal
Reasons You’re Not Getting Promoted
Highly-motivated professionals and those striving to succeed in their positions are always looking for ways to advance themselves by earning more money, taking on additional responsibilities, and moving up the corporate ladder. The most frustrating experience in the world for these ambitious men and women is often when they discover that their hard work and dedication have gone unrecognized and find themselves, despite their best efforts, not getting promoted. This can get incredibly difficult, as many people tend to become resentful, get discouraged, or look towards petty office politics as the solution to their problems rather than focusing on revitalizing efforts to be an excellent employee. Though no two situations are identical, there are some common mistakes many go-getters make that can result in them not getting promoted.
By Patty Ramsen9 years ago in Journal