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| Release the Negative Vibes |
| 2008-05-01 06:56:00 |
When Chrissy arrived at her office, her colleague Susan ran towards her and said, “I heard a rumor about you”. She forced Susan to spill the details, but Susan insisted on telling the story after work. Chrissy felt paranoid and frustrated as she continued walking to her workspace. Once she reached her desk, she found a small note from her boss: “CHRISSY, SUBMIT THE BUDGET PROPOSAL NOT LATER THAN 5 P.M., TODAY. THIS IS URGENT!!” Chrissy felt like she was going to explode and her day has j...
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| Techie Job Hunting With an Old School Twist |
| 2008-04-30 06:55:00 |
Surely, you can wait to step out of college and dive into the “real world.” You’re tired of your early morning classes, your boring professors, or the bullies at school. You’re itching to get a job, earn hard cash, and party like a rock star. You daydream of having a fabulous career that can get you cars, houses, blings, and all sorts of glamorous trappings, like what you see on TV.So you muster all your tech know-how to search for jobs online and post your resume from the convenience of...
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| May: A Month to Create your Office Nest |
| 2008-04-29 05:51:00 |
You work eight hours for at least five days a week. You do the same work everyday: check your email, write proposals, do finances, talk to clients, attend meetings, etc. When stress gets to you, you might begin to see your office space as a precinct--you become imprisoned within the same routine and confines of your work.Liven up! You can still transform your workspace into a personal comfort zone. Even if you have a small cubicle with only a computer and telephone at your side, you can make it ...
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| Dress for Success! |
| 2008-04-28 05:31:00 |
The phone rings and you get an unexpected call. You’re scheduled for a job interview the next morning! So you got your resume ready and you’ve researched on the typical job interview questions to help you give smart answers. Now, you need to ask yourself “What should I wear?”“Dress for success,” might be one of the overused phrases in job hunting. But this still holds true. Remember, first impressions in job hunting are critical. You’re marketing yourself so you can be part of comp...
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| 3 Famous Tunes About Work |
| 2008-04-25 07:43:00 |
Work is the most common topic in pop music, next to love, as reported by Rock & Roll Daily online. You may not notice it, but singers, bands, and even rappers use music to help us get through our daily, routine existence at work.So if you’re in the middle of job hunting, got fired or just bored at work, listen to these tunes, they can possibly brighten up your day: • Shangri-La by the KinksOne of the greatest rock songs in history, this song reminds us why we work even if it’s a job we...
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| Bag the MVP Medal at Work |
| 2008-04-24 06:46:00 |
The old catchphrase, “There is no ‘I’ in team,” still holds true for any group. To achieve the goal of winning, teamwork is pivotal in any sports team, in a company or association, or even between friends.Major companies constantly look for a candidate who upholds teamwork and camaraderie. Top executives from Robert Half International, the first and largest staffing firm in the world, stated that team play is crucial in an organization. It enables the employees to meet deadlines, avoid o...
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| How to Outwit Non-Traditional Job Interviews |
| 2008-04-23 07:26:00 |
Job interviews have changed dramatically, thanks to advanced technology. It is now possible to hold virtual or online job fairs and conduct job interviews through video-conferences, phone, and chat. are also becoming more common these days. Never has it been easier, faster, and more convenient for companies to connect with jobseekers.If you want to shine in these non-traditional job interview settings, read on!Phone InterviewRemember to minimize distractions. Make sure to have a quiet and privat...
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| You Can Be the Next Steve Jobs |
| 2008-04-22 06:23:00 |
Jobs">Steve Jobs, a multi- billionaire and the “Beethoven of Businesses,” grabbed the top spot of Fortune’s 2007 Power 25 List!He is the current chief executive of two companies: Apple and Pixar. His creative genius lets his companies create trailblazing products and services for the music and consumer electronic industries, as well as Hollywood’s movie-making juggernaut.He’s truly a strong force to reckon with. It makes you think, how did Steve Jobs achieve all these? Well, two things ca...
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| Five Things You Can Do to Beat Stress at Work |
| 2008-04-21 06:11:00 |
Stress is part of our lives, and undeniably, one of the primary sources of stress is work. Our body’s natural response to stress, which is to pump more adrenalin into our system, may give us enough energy to meet deadlines, hit our targets, deal with a demanding boss, and remain on top of our game. However, there’s only so much that adrenalin can do. Constant stress can cause our body to break down, exposing us to greater health hazards like cardiovascular diseases.How do we continue to be e...
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| 5 Tips to Make Your Job Hunt Easier |
| 2008-04-18 09:57:00 |
After you graduate from college, the next logical item on your to-do list is to look for a job. It can be tough (and exhausting), especially during economic recession and low labor demand.But don’t let a bad economy or fierce competition in the job market discourage you from finding a job. Here are some tips that can make job hunting a simpler task:1. Assess Yourself.Take time to assess your skills, values, and personal mission. It is vital to know your capabilities and strengths before you...
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| Get the Salary You Deserve! |
| 2008-04-17 05:27:00 |
Whether it's your first job or you've been part of your company for a decade, salary is still a hot topic. Everyone wants and works for a higher salary! But how can you get what you want?You need to be practical when it comes to compensation. You need to evaluate yourself whether the amount of labor you put in is well compensated for, and of course, you also need to make sure your company gets back fairly what they pay you for.The following are things you should consider in facing the age-old ch...
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| Tips to Bulletproof your Job |
| 2008-04-16 05:24:00 |
Companies in the country are experiencing downsizing. Recession is indeed evitable nowadays. Even Mercer Consulting, one of the three midsize to large U.S. companies, is currently considering freeze hiring or downsizing its employees due to the rising costs of the company’s expenses. Prevent this reality from having a direct impact on your job. Listed are tips to bulletproof your current job, and keep you off the layoff list:1. Embrace the Corporate CultureYou need to understand the company’...
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| Generation Y in the Workforce |
| 2008-04-15 05:36:00 |
The baby boomer generation is slowly being replaced by the Generation Y or the Nexters. This new generation of the U.S. workforce is described to be confident, sociable, highly diverse and optimistic. They are also knowledgeable with more skills, thanks to the development of education and technology.Nexters thus became flexible when it comes to careers. To cater to the demand for specialized professions, academic institutions constantly create new programs and curriculums. For instance, the tra...
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| Home-Based Careers: Not Your Ordinary 8-5 Job |
| 2008-04-14 06:37:00 |
The emergence of the Internet age provided numerous career opportunities to people who prefer home-based career to the usual 8 to 5 jobs. Starting a home-based career is relatively easy. One just needs an ample workspace with a computer, stable Internet connection and more importantly, a positive outlook.Different companies are currently engaged in outsourcing services to minimize the costs of hiring new employees. They would hire employees through the Internet to help the company provide its se...
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| Typical Job Interview Questions |
| 2008-04-11 13:27:00 |
Going to a Interview">job interview can be very nerve-wracking. But you should not treat interviews as interrogations. Granted that the interview may very well spell the difference between receiving a job offer or walking out the door in disappointment - but nothing beats pre-interview preparation to get that sense of confidence you need.Know beforehand the usual types of questions being asked:1. Being asked to say something about yourselfThe person on the other side of the desk asking you questions is gau...
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| Career Trends That Help You Make the Right Choice |
| 2008-04-11 09:17:00 |
Choosing the perfect job for you is indeed a painstaking process. It involves self-assessment of one’s interest, skills, knowledge, personality, workplace values and expectations. We all want to do something that is both worthwhile and enjoyable. External factors such as money, location, family, and friends influence our decision in choosing our career. However, trends in the society are also matters one needs to take into consideration in career choice.The following are the top trends that af...
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| Careers Where the Geek Squad Dominates |
| 2008-04-11 04:13:00 |
Do you find yourself reading tons of books, doing calculus, developing a new theory, or mixing substances in your lab in your leisure time? Do people make fun of your scrawny posture and your outdated wardrobe, then call you either a geek or a nerd?Don’t fret! Just think that beneath the physically or socially awkward exterior of nerds lies a person with a high level of IQ compared to others. Thanks to the rise of technology, nerds have transcended the mockery of peers to gain respect and a hi...
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| Hot Health Care Support Jobs |
| 2008-04-10 23:07:00 |
Great advances in medical technology have created a whole new class of health care professionals, so you don't have to limit yourself to being a doctor or a nurse. Plenty of new jobs in this field await you. The health care industry has been identified to be the largest industry in 2006, providing 14 million jobs. Further, it is projected that the health care industry is one of the top ten growing occupations in the United States. If you are seeking a job involved in providing quality health car...
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| Take charge, be self-employed! |
| 2008-04-08 16:09:00 |
You are exhausted with your routine at work. You seek the excitement, drive and motivation you seem to have lost because of your long years in the corporate world. If you are among these people, perhaps you need to have a drastic career change.You may want to consider being self-employed in order to be your own boss and make your passion your own livelihood. A great number of people share the same sentiment, as justified by a recent survey in the United States. Over 71% of the respondents prefer...
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| Juggling Between School and Credit Card Payments? Here's Some Help. |
| 2008-04-04 12:49:00 |
Stumbled upon an interesting video:It's called debt consolidation and it's an effective way for you to regain control over your finances. Seek the help of expert debt consolidators to negotiate lower payments on your bills. Spend more time in your studies, and less on those nagging phone calls from collection agents. You deserve some peace of mind.Here's how....
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| Learning to Love the Job You Hate |
| 2008-04-04 04:55:00 |
You didn’t land your dream job. Rather, your mortal enemy got it. Your boss gives you a truckload of tasks everyday, you easily get bored with the paper work, and your officemates don’t like you. Simply put, you hate your job. The first thing that comes to your mind is to quit. But have you thought of other ideas on how to make your life much easier while you’re still employed in that office?Here are some suggestions that you can start doing on your next day at work:1. Decorate your cubicl...
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| Bored at Work? Create an Office Playground! |
| 2008-04-03 23:01:00 |
Doing things at a regular, everyday basis can be utterly boring, but that’s normal. We all experience that every once in a while. However, getting bored at work lessens your motivation bit by bit, until you eventually find yourself unhappy with your job. So, here are some quirky ideas you can do to create a more energetic, enthusiastic working environment, and inspire as well your work mates who are feeling bored like you.1. Suggest a “Freaky Friday” Dress Code.It’s doesn’t mean totall...
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| What Makes a Happy, Satisfied Employee? |
| 2008-04-02 04:37:00 |
Let's say you've already started working for a company. You've gotten over the thrill and excitement of your first day at the office and the routine work is starting to bore you. You begin to see yourself as a toy soldier doing the same set of scheduled tasks everyday. In short, you're no longer happy with your job.Meanwhile, your neighbor, Mr. Wilson, has been working as a janitor for thirty years and is about to retire. One hot afternoon the two of you had the chance to finish a couple of beer...
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| Get Noticed During Your Job Application |
| 2008-04-01 06:01:00 |
In every job search, there stands a tough competition among applicants. Each of them possesses a unique set of talents and skills which they believe would make them qualified for the position they're eyeing for. Because of this tight race it is important to grab your employer's attention in order for you to be noticed. Thus, here are some good ways on how you can make your employer choose you even at first glance. Remember, the first impressions always last.1. Submit a straightforward cover lett...
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| Television Shows That May Help You Choose Your Career |
| 2008-03-31 06:19:00 |
Are you still having trouble choosing the right career? Relax. Set your worries aside first and sit in front of the TV. One of your favorite shows may help you find that dream career you've long been looking for.1. Grey's Anatomy, ER, House, General Hospital, ScrubsThese shows introduce you to the hospital world. In a way they help you get acquainted on how it goes to be working in the field of health care.2. CSI, NYPD Blue, Law and Order, Without a Trace, BonesCrime and police dramas meanwhile ...
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| Should You Be Self-Employed? |
| 2008-03-27 04:55:00 |
You're getting bored with your current job. You're looking for the thrill and excitement you once felt during your first day at work. You want something new, something different, something more challenging. In short, you want to change careers. After slaving for years in the corporate arena, have you ever considered becoming self-employed?Switching to self-employment is indeed a big risk, especially when you have gotten used to the daily routine that has shaped your overall well-being. However, ...
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| Five Hot Jobs for the Average Nerd |
| 2008-03-26 03:51:00 |
Are you the type of person who finds bliss reading books and newspapers all day? Tries to come up with the latest technological inventions and science discoveries, at least in theory? Do you dream to stand side by side with the likes of Stephen Hawking and Bill Gates? Do you still experience that occasional tease and mockery for being a member of the geek nation? Don't worry, for your ultimate revenge is finally here.Here are the top five careers where the nerds and geeks totally rule:1. Network...
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| Choosing the Right Career: Trends that Influence Your Career Choice |
| 2008-03-25 06:41:00 |
Deciding on the right career is a bit difficult at first, especially when you see a lot of individuals going for the latest job opportunities. Yes, you want to land on a job that not only pays well but also brings out the best in you. But it's quite inevitable that outside forces may intervene in this decision-making process of yours, so why not face them now as you begin your career search?Here are the top factors that affect your career choice:1. The Baby Boomers are Heading Into Retirement.Th...
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| Choosing a Home-Based Career |
| 2008-03-24 06:07:00 |
Are you tired of the usual 8 to 5 office work? Do you want to make a lifestyle change of handling your own time and being your own boss? Then why not start a career at home instead?Nowadays it's no longer difficult to start up a home-based career. The internet has opened up a vast array of online jobs in which you can work on at your own convenience. All you need is a computer and a stable internet connection. And a creative mind of course.A lot of internet-based companies are looking for people...
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| Four Deadly Sins to Avoid When Applying for a Job |
| 2008-03-21 03:07:00 |
If there are things you should remember when applying for a job, of course there are also some points you should be careful not to do. You may have graduated from the best school, or garnered the highest honors, but sometimes it's those seemingly minor details that keep you from getting that job you've always wanted.Here are some things you MUST avoid during your job application:1. Submitting an "OLD" resume.Employers are always looking for the most recent updates in your career life, so always ...
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| Health Care Support Jobs: New Careers in the Health Sciences |
| 2008-03-20 10:37:00 |
Due to the fast-changing technologies in the health care industry, new career opportunities have been made available for those interested in pursuing jobs in the said field. Most of these involve technical and administrative support, and of course the heart to provide quality health care service. Why not check these jobs and see what's in for you? One of them might be your key to a successful career.1. Medical TranscriptionistsOne of the fastest-growing health care jobs at present, medical trans...
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| Top 10 Fastest-Growing Careers |
| 2008-03-19 06:09:00 |
If you are at a stage wherein you are on the verge of choosing a degree, have you thought of what sort of career prospects your choice will provide to you 8 years from now?The following list compiled by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics highlights the fastest-growing jobs expected to be the among the most-coveted careers by 2016. This may help in your decision-making:1. Physician Assistants - a PA is licensed to perform some level of medicine under the supervision of a licensed physician. The pr...
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| How to Answer Job Interview Questions |
| 2008-03-18 06:29:00 |
Probably the most dreaded part of every job application is the interview. To feel butterflies in your stomach is actually common whenever you are headed for an interview, but this is something you must get over with. People think of job interviews as "grilling sessions". In reality, interviews are just like any other getting-to-know-you conversation. It's just that your answers determine if you get that job you're applying for. So make sure you give them what they are looking for.Here are some k...
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| Dress for Success: Dressing Up for the Job Interview |
| 2008-03-17 04:40:00 |
One of the crucial stages of any job search is the interview. This is where employers get to meet and know more about the applicants who aspire to work for them. Indeed you've got what it takes to be part of their company, and you have to show them that. Thus, the first step in letting them know that you're the ONE, is by dressing right for the interview.Here are some quick tips you should remember:1. Dress with respect.It is alright to follow the current fashion trends, but make sure that you w...
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| Four Steps towards a Successful Job Application |
| 2008-03-13 23:17:00 |
Landing a job is actually quite easy, if you are really in dire need of one. But that doesn't always guarantee you a satisfying career, unless you learn to love your work. But of course you would want nothing less than your dream job, so why not make sure that you would get it? It all begins with a successful job application.Here are a few things you should remember:1. Apply for the job that matches your skills and interestsIt's your job that would make or break your career, so you must pair it ...
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