Career
Published: 21/09/2008
In theory there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice there is.
--Yogi Berra
At age 21, I was blessed with a great mentor, legendary Harvard Business Review, Ernie Frawley. He continually listened to what I was trying to do, advised me on when I needed to make a shift,...
Published: 20/09/2008
Have you noticed the jobs section in your local newspaper paper shrinking? Don't be fooled into thinking the jobs are not out there! Because they are. Have you looked online??
Maybe you have been to a national jobsite and been frustrated at the thousands of jobs you had to wade through to...
Published: 20/09/2008
Have you noticed the jobs section of your local newspaper paper shrinking? Well your not wrong, but don't be fooled into thinking the jobs are not out there! Have you looked online?
Maybe you have been to a national jobsite and been frustrated at the thousands of jobs you had to wade through...
Published: 20/09/2008
There are many businesses out there that utilise the skills of short term and temporary workers. This can be for a matter of weeks and even up to half of the year but no matter what the position and the time for which it must be filled, the use of recruiting services to find temporary workers is...
Published: 19/09/2008
Do you work mainly to earn a living? Or do you love what you do so much you would do it for no pay?
If you just work to earn a living, how would your life be different if you loved your work instead?
I used to meet with a group of entrepreneurs who advised one another on how to be more...
Published: 19/09/2008
Many organizations look at the internship as a two-month interviewing process. They look for interns who are motivated and exhibit a "go-getter" attitude.
An intern who has strong work ethics, is dependable, and can work well independently as well as in a team environment is usually offered a...
Published: 19/09/2008
Employers often request that college graduates have "real world" experience, and internships are one of the best ways to achieve that.
Internships provide an opportunity to experiment and pursue careers that match your academic and personal interests.
Internships Are Important Career...
Published: 19/09/2008
If you have made a career plan and have put a lot of thought into it, it will take a lot of hard work to carry the plan out. You need courage and vision to focus all efforts into implementing the plan.
Go about this stage in an orderly fashion as discussed below.
Do It!
Begin by doing...
Published: 19/09/2008
Normal stress is routine and a normal part of life whether at work or at home. However, it is the more-intense stress issues that result in career burnout - and it is necessary to differentiate these from normal stress.
Recognizing stress issues can empower you to deal effectively with the...
Published: 19/09/2008
The higher the position, the more likely it is that it will not be advertised. Some companies even offer incentives to their current employees to find candidates.
Networking simply amounts to developing contacts through your family, friends, and neighbors with the help of their families,...