Summary:In the past, applying for a job meant looking through the classified ads in the local paper. The advent of the internet has created various job sites online making it easier for someone to apply for work in another state and in even in another country. It has made the world a smaller place with everything at one’s fingertip and just a click away. Most job sites will require a...

Summary:In addition to a printed resume, many who are involved in a jobs search find that posting their resume and portfolio on the internet are both very beneficial in helping them find and land a new career. Typically designed for potential employers to view, most resume posters are not concerned with search engine placement but rather a professional design to help with their jobs search....

Summary:Career advisers tell jobseekers to send a thank you note after an interview. To address the most frequently asked questions on how and what to send in a thank you note, here are some give aways. Won't the employer think that an applicant is desperate and a sissy applicant if he sends a thank-you letter? Of course not. Rarely does an employer not pleased to receive a thank-you letter. It...

Summary:Joining an established team is very difficult. In most cases, team building happens with little intervention - the new team member is be welcomed and given time to bond, however in some cases the new team member will join a team with issues and where, regardless of the effort they make, they are unwelcome.  Consider the following when joining an established team.. Keywords:team...

Summary:Finding the time to do it all - career, family, continue education? Having trouble jugging? Some problems in this area that people face are very similar to those of the beginning juggler. According to The Instant Jugglers' Manual, (c)1993 Infinite Illusions/Lofty Pursuits, four common problems are handling two areas of focus at the same time, moving forward while you try to juggle...

  Summary:As a hazardous materials technician in Fort Lewis, Wash., John Kartes spends his days physically assisting mechanics, a job that often entails driving a forklift to transport engines and other heavy items. He ensures that the mechanics have the materials they need, keeps an inventory of hazardous materials and then coordinates their disposal by putting everything in the correct...

Summary:Have you ever complained about meetings which seem to be a waste of our time. Well the truth of the matter is that so many meetings are exactly that - a complete waste of time. We've also seen the "corridor" meeting that takes place afterwards where it seems the real decisions are taken, or the agreed decisions are overturned. Want to do it better? Keywords:Business meetings,running...

Summary: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...

Summary:Someone once asked a Washington insider how to deal with important people whom you can’t stand. His reply? “You put on your respectful face and you don’t blink.” This strategy is known in business circles as “kissing the ring.” Keywords:Executive Coaching, Global Leadership Network, Career, Dr. Karen Otazo Article Body:Excerpted from The Truth About...

Summary:America is facing a nursing shortage that is threatening the quality of health care for patients. A major factor in the problem is a nationwide shortage of faculty in nursing school programs. Keywords:Lack of Faculty Contributes To Ongoing Nursing Shortage Article Body:America is facing a nursing shortage that is threatening the quality of health care for patients. A major factor in the...