tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76149849515697312902024-03-13T09:02:38.283-07:00Mom TransitionStay at home mom returning to work.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12220787384144108995noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614984951569731290.post-17758751829744385472014-05-14T09:18:00.001-07:002014-05-14T09:23:52.175-07:00Let's Teach Our Baby to Read with Brillkids Little ReaderAs a mom, I always want to help my child do well in school. I believe wholeheartedly that an ability to read will help my kid excel in school. I've used Brillkids Little Reader to teach my so to read. It's a great learning software for kids and you can <a href="http://www.healthy-baby-food.com/Brillkids" target="_blank">click here to learn more about Little Reader</a> and get a 10% discount when you buy the learning system from Brillkids.<br />
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What I love so much about this program is the ready-made curriculum. The daily lessons were planned and laid out for you. You can start teaching right away after you buy the program. I've used Brillkids Little Reader to teach my son to read English. Also, it's a great tool for those who want to teach your child foreign languages as well.<br />
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Little Reader is quite similar yet different from other teach reading tools. Because it's the computer software, you have options to create, edit, customize, import, and export your lessons. With traditional DVDs, you can only let you child watch the lessons then move on to the new sets of DVDs. You can never edit anything but Little Reader gives you that features. It's so worth the money as you can use it forever! No expiration date and free lifetime upgrade too!<br />
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There are 2 sessions per day. Each lesson lasts only 3-5 minutes. Little kids don't have long attention span to sit still and watch long learning stuff. The short and well planned curriculum is perfect for those who want to teach baby to read but don't know how to start. <br />
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Another thing I love about Little Reader is that it is not only teaching whole-word but phonics as well. The Pattern Phonics and Word Split lessons in the curriculum are one of the most wonderful way to introduce decoding and basic phonic awareness to your young child. Each word is color-coded and grouped in the same word family, helping the child to intuitively figure about the code of the written language.<br />
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What's more, the Little Reader software itself is FREE. You need to sign up as a member to download the free trial and the Lite version, though. Try it out and <a href="http://www.healthy-baby-food.com/Brillkids" target="_blank">sign up as a Brillkids member</a> today. There are ten of thousands of like-minded parents in the Brillkids forum. You will be amazed and inspired by those moms and dads whose goal are to help their children reach their fullest potentials. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12220787384144108995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614984951569731290.post-83493324165127777372014-03-13T12:11:00.000-07:002014-03-13T12:11:00.523-07:00Cover Letters Resumes And The Job Hunter What's It All About<br /><div class="MsoNormal">
Any good job hunter needs a resume package. The cover letter
and resume always go together and do the same basic thing in slightly different
ways. A job hunter without both of them will probably not get very far in the
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for you. The first part, the cover letter, is a short one page letter
consisting of three or four paragraphs. It serves as an introduction to the
resume. It is the part that will always be seen by the gatekeeper.<br />
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The second part is the resume itself. Many job hunters make the mistake of
thinking they can just leave a resume without a cover letter. That is like
putting on a suit and tie, but forgetting the shirt or the pants. They are a
package and they go together.<br />
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The resume itself may be in either functional or chronological format. The
functional format concentrates on skills. The chronological format concentrates
on employment listings. The most effective resumes use elements of both formats
to create a combination resume that gets results. It should be laid out in a
graphically appealing style, with adequate use of white space, bullet points to
draw attention to important parts, and conservative fonts used. While you will
occasionally bold face or italicize a font to draw attention to a point or
break up a large section of type, changing fonts often makes it hard to read,
so stick with one basic font. Also never go smaller than ten point type, and if
possible stick with twelve or eleven point. Those sizes are easier to read. If
your cover letter and resume are in a small type and hard to read, they simply
will not be read, and will not help you.<br />
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Many job seekers wonder how they should present the resume package to the
decision maker. There are several acceptable methods. If mailing it, use a
large nine by twelve white envelope to avoid folding your materials. The white
envelopes look nicer than the tan manila commonly used in business. Also large
envelopes are generally the first thing people open when they get their mail.
If not the first then they may save the large envelope for last. Since people
tend to remember the first and the last – the alpha and the omega – while
forgetting much of what is in the middle, either first or last is a good thing.<br />
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If you are hand delivering your documents stop by an office supply shop and
pick up a clear plastic folder with a pressure binder spine and place your
cover letter and resume in it. It makes a great presentation and will
complement it perfectly. Use these tools well and you are on your way.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12220787384144108995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614984951569731290.post-20382423734609664282014-03-10T12:09:00.000-07:002014-03-10T12:09:00.477-07:00Common Job Interview Questions And Answers<div class="MsoNormal">
In preparing for a job interview it is important to list and
plan your answers ahead of time so that you don’t panic when the time comes.
Jotting down some of the possible questions and then figuring out the best
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There are ten interview questions that often times are the downfall of job
seekers, especially if they are caught off guard. These top ten questions are
ideal to be used when practicing for a job interview. The top ten questions
are:<br />
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What are your weaknesses?</b><br />
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The best way to answer this question is to minimize your weakness and emphasize
on your strengths. Mention professional traits that you deem as your weakness
rather than concentrating on negative personal qualities. Likewise, it would be
best to mention that you are doing something to improve yourself professionally
in order to correct your weakness.<br />
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Why should we hire you?</b><br />
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This is another overwhelming question which can make any interviewee panic. An
ideal way to handle this question is to start with summarizing your working
experiences which may be important to the company. Remember be confident and
show that you really are looking forward to becoming a part of the company.<br />
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<b>Why do you want to work in our company?</b><br />
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The purpose of the interviewer for asking such a question is to make certain
that you as the applicant are really interested in the job and not just simply
applying because there is a job opening. As an applicant you have to convince
the interviewer that you are serious and very much interested in the job you
are applying for.<br />
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What are your goals? Or where do you see yourself five years from now?</b><br />
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It is better to answer this question with reference to short-term and
intermediate goals rather than talking about some distant future. It is also
advised to involve the company in discussing your professional goals. For
instance, say that you see yourself as becoming a part of the company and
helping it in achieving it goals and missions. Most interviewers asked this
type of question to gain insight on the real motive of an applicant since there
are some applicants who will just make a company their training ground and then
after they have gained some experience leave to search for another job.<br />
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Why did you leave or why are you leaving your current job?</b><br />
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This is another question used to weigh the professionalism as well as the
ability of an applicant to stay on a job. As an applicant it is not nice to say
anything negative about your current or previous employer since it may reflect
a badly on you. This will also create a “big question” in the mind of the
interviewer why you are making such discriminatory remarks regarding your
previous job. To prevent falling into this trap just say that you are looking
for additional opportunities to enhance further your professional knowledge.<br />
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When were you most satisfied in your job?</b><br />
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Again, be very careful in answering this type of question since this will
reflect a lot about you as a potential employee. A not so convincing answer may
cause you to lose the chance of getting that job you want. Try to answer this
question without any prejudice to your previous job, and concentrate more on
discussing things that motivate you professionally. This will create the
impression that you are a good employee since you refrain from creating any bad
remarks regarding you previous job plus this will provide your future employer
with ideas on how to motivate their employees.<br />
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What can you do for us that other candidates cannot offer?</b><br />
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Some applicants usually go blank when asked this question for fear that they
may answer inadequately. Be confident and concentrate on discussing your
positive traits and work qualifications that you deem as important and relevant
to the job you are applying for.<br />
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What three positive things would your last boss say about you?</b><br />
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Simply tell them of your positive traits both as a person and as an employee
which are noticed not only by your previous employer but likewise by your
co-employees. Think of positive remarks that your previous boss may have told
you and read through any performance related assessments you may have had for
inspiration.<br />
<b><br />How much salary are you seeking? Or how much salary are you expecting?</b><br />
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When an interviewer asks you your salary requirements, it usually means they
like you and considering hiring you to become a part of their company.<br />
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Some employers would even ask your salary history from your previous jobs. This
will provide them with an idea of how much you would consider asking from them.
A safe way of answering such a question is to ask for a salary that is similar
or close to what you is previously receiving. Or simply tell them that you are
willing to receive any amount that is rightfully commensurate to the position
or the job you’re applying for.<br />
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If you were an animal, what can of animal would you be?</b><br />
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This question is geared more on knowing the personality that you have. Try to
think of animals that are not harmful but rather exhibits good qualities that
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12220787384144108995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614984951569731290.post-1794121073808979642014-03-03T12:07:00.000-08:002014-03-03T12:07:00.607-08:00Career Planning In Today’s Turbulent Times<div class="MsoNormal">
What you were taught in school no longer applies to the job
searching skills needed in today’s market. The rules have changed…from the
resume through the interview. Don’t be caught with an “objective statement” on
your resume, or asking the interviewer questions you should have researched on
the web on your own. Here are some hot tips for being a savvy career planner:</div>
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<br />1) Identify your top competencies, strengths, demonstration situations and high point stories – Different behaviors for different jobs are needed. Today there are sophisticated career planning assessments on the market to help you identify your ideal work environment. It is important for you to become very familiar with your strongest skills. Then, whether it is a resume, a job application, or a job interview, you’ll be able to articulate them succinctly and professionally.</div>
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2) Identify your competitive advantage – the single most important job search
skill is your ability to communicate what you can do for a company! When the
hiring manager believes that you can help solve the type of problems they face,
you dramatically increase your chances of being offered the job. The fact is,
companies will hire someone when they believe that the person will bring more
value than they cost.<br />
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3) Selling yourself using high point stories and demonstrating your skills
through examples – Your accomplishments or achievements can be identified in
your demonstration situations. Using accomplishments in your letters, resumes
and interviews gives a convincing picture of you in action. Employers today
want do-ers. Your high point story should illustrate a contribution that you
made to something that had a positive outcome.<br />
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Effective Resume Writing</b><br />
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Creating an effective resume is a crucial step in the career planning process.
Most job seekers rush into creating a resume before they fully understand their
product (themselves). A resume advertises you – it sells ability, experience,
potential benefits and value. It stimulates the interest of prospective
employers to find out more about you and invite you to an interview. A common
myth is that a good resume will get you a job. The reality is, however, that a
resume will at best interest the reader enough to want to meet you. Here are
some helpful tips on writing an effective resume:<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12220787384144108995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614984951569731290.post-81324648112522830052014-02-28T12:05:00.000-08:002014-02-28T12:05:00.622-08:00Career Outlook For Virtual Assistants<br /><div class="MsoNormal">
Government career outlook predictions aren’t developed yet
for the Virtual Assistance industry, whether that’s because it’s a relatively
new field or because the tasks done by VAs are as varied as the VAs themselves
remains to be seen. One has to examine similar fields and skill-sets to see how
VAs will fare in the years to come. By looking at these similar fields, you can
see that the growth outlook for Virtual Assistance is above average. The
question of “Will this job still be around in 20 years?” can be answered by
looking at the services that a specific VA is offering and closely-related
“traditional” employment fields.</div>
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With many businesses restructuring and downsizing (getting rid of middle
managers), companies are utilizing more and more secretarial and administrative
support staff to take over those duties. If you offer administrative support as
a VA, and market yourself as an off-site solution to those downsizing
companies, your “job security” looks pretty good. One thing to keep in mind,
though, is that you will have competition from on-site employees for these
positions.<br />
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If you offer more specialized services than administrative support, you have
different chances for sustaining an ongoing career. Here are two examples:<br />
<br />If you offer Public Relations (PR)services, your occupational outlook is rosy.
With so many different types of organizations — such as businesses, nonprofits,
universities, hospitals and more – looking for media specialists and PR
specialists to do more than just “tell their story.” Creativity, initiative,
good judgment and the ability to communicate effectively are some of the skills
necessary to succeed in this job. There’s lots of competition in this role, but
employment/contracts for PR specialists is expected to grow faster than
average, according to the Occupational Outlook Handbook.<br />
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If you offer Desktop Publishing services, your occupational outlook is also
great. Many companies are beginning to outsource these services, as opposed to
having in-house staff. With experience and/or a degree in graphic design or a
related field, desktop publishers have a variety of different organizations to
market themselves to. VAs offer an affordable alternative to hiring a graphic
design firm.<br />
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Whether you specialize in desktop publishing and graphic design or public
relations or another niche specialty, it’s clear that Virtual Assistance is
catching on and the VAs who are out there aren’t going anywhere. With more and
more employers and companies looking to outsource projects turning to offsite
personnel to fulfill these needs, the view of using “virtual” workers is
changing. It’s no longer as common to hear objections such as “How do I know
you’ll really be working?” when proposing using a VA to someone who never has
before. Many people have heard of VAs now or know someone who uses theirs. In
most cases, once someone has a VA on their team, they don’t turn back to
in-house staff to fulfill those duties.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The most important thing to remember, though, is to keep current with
technology and software that can progress your business. If you only know
outdated technology, then you and your business are outdated and your clients
may go elsewhere for service. Keep adding to your services and learn everything
you can about your niche market and what they currently need.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12220787384144108995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614984951569731290.post-21761333531008746862014-02-25T12:03:00.000-08:002014-02-25T12:03:00.395-08:00Can Full Time Mom Makes Money From Home<div class="MsoNormal">
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After a lifetime of working in various offices as
a secretary, I suddenly found myself in the position of trying to figure out
how to make money from home. Going from being handed a paycheck to creating one
on my own required a total mental transformation. Was I up to the task? I had
to be!</div>
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<br />Mom and I had always been close (as the youngest of four, I think I’m her
favorite!), so for me, it was a simple choice. I’d been brought back home for a
reason, and the reason was now quite clear. Mom needed me.<br />
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My husband’s meager laborer paycheck just wasn't going to cut it. Mom’s
pension and Social Security incomes were quite limited, as are most of them. As
I would no longer be able to work outside the home, I put away my resumes and
began to explore my options.<br />
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I thought a Virtual Assistant, typing for people by way of the Internet,
sounded pretty cool. But there were deadlines to meet and I couldn't always be
sure my home situation would mesh with that scene. After all, if Mom’s in
the hospital and I need to be with her, my “virtual boss” might not be too
understanding about why my assignment wasn't completed as promised.<br />
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OK, enough of this. I wasn't brought up with a “can’t do” attitude. I put away
the thoughts of what I can’t do, and switched to the other side of the ledger.
What can I do to make money from home? That’s when the fun really began!<br />
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From all the pop-ups, banners and junk e-mails I’d received through the years,
I knew somebody was making money on the Internet. Could I do that, too? After a
great deal of research, I finally found a program that was right for me.<br />
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Can you imagine how liberating that felt? I was no longer a victim of the “poor
me, stuck at home” mentality. I’m blessed with the privilege of caring for my
mother in the comfort of her own home, accompanying her to the end of life’s
journey.<br />
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I’m doubly blessed to actually be contributing to the family income instead of
feeling guilty that I’m not “doing something.”<br />
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Are you “stuck” at home, too? It’s truly a privilege, you know, to be a
caregiver to a loved one. You are a Very Important Person in his/her life.
Instead of turning your financial frustration into resentment, turn it into a
lucrative career on the Internet! You can name your own hours, work as little
or as much as you want, and still have a big part in making your family’s
financial dreams come true. Do your research carefully, but rest assured–you,
too, can make money from home.<br /><br /><o:p></o:p></div>
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My husband and I were already living with Mom, keeping her company after
Dad died, doing the “heavy stuff” that she could no longer do. I happened to be
between jobs when Mom was diagnosed with bone cancer, then her heart
began acting up and she was reduced to the unenviable position of looking for a
nursing home or being cared for at home.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12220787384144108995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614984951569731290.post-70657200466519143772014-02-21T02:30:00.000-08:002014-02-21T02:30:00.460-08:00Building A Professional Image For Data Entry Jobs<div class="MsoNormal">
Brand image of any business activity encompasses a broader
spectrum, which is the overall image of the business which includes the
interior design, exterior design, marketing materials used, the web presence
and also the staff members of the business. Data entry jobs too require image
building to be successful.</div>
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Data entry jobs are abundant and so are the people who are doing it. Like the
individuals searching for a reputed company, the same way the companies too
search for quality and competent people who can finish the job on time with
greater precision and professionalism. Hence, it is very important to build a
professional image to stand apart from others who are in the same field to get
data entry jobs to be done at home.<br />
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Steps involved in building a successful professional image for data entry jobs
done from home:<br />
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The first step for the person doing the job for data entry from home is to
analyze the key strengths and talents and jotting them down in key words or
phrases. Unique features and values of his doing business should be
highlighted. Then it has to be shaped in to a brand statement incorporating the
uniqueness and advantages for the clients in getting the work done by him. This
brand statement can be printed in all the business communications and displayed
in all the ways to speak about the professionalism of the person.<br />
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Apart from doing all the above, it is very important to maintain a personal,
professional image. The way the person presents himself before clients and
customers matters a lot. He needn’t always be in formal attire while performing
jobs from home, but at least should adhere to the dress code when a formal
meeting is scheduled. It conveys the message, that the person has not taken the
job lightly but is serious about the profession.<br />
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When changes like diversification or added services are included, the personal
brand statement should be changed accordingly. If spending on building a
professional image is required, it should be done without any hesitation, as it
is only an investment rather than an expense.<o:p></o:p></div>
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A professional image is very important as it involves the decision making
process of customers whether to do business with the company or individual, or
not. The heart of the business is their logo. It signifies and represents the
kind or nature of business and the activity which is carried on. The image or
brand is the foundation for all the advertising and marketing efforts made and
if the brand image is weak, the advertising and marketing efforts will go in
vain. It is the identity to the business. Many entrepreneurs mistake the
marketing, advertising and promotional materials as mere expenses, but actually
speaking they are all investments. It the first impression created to boost the
business. Logo and brand are totally different. Where logo is only a
representation of the business and brand is the experience created with the
customer or client right from the inception till the end of the business
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12220787384144108995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614984951569731290.post-61827561807395448942014-02-18T11:57:00.000-08:002014-02-18T11:57:00.307-08:00Know How to Budget Like Mom<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/weltowrk/images/ContactPix.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/weltowrk/images/ContactPix.jpg" /></a>Budgeting is truly the turf of most mothers. Aside from the
traditional role imposed on mothers as the one who budgets the family finances,
mothers have the instincts and foresights on what might happen in the
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1. She clearly knows where all the money goes. Usually it goes to child care
apart from the housing, health insurance, food and clothing. It is unlikely for
her to cut cost on her children.<br />
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2. She studies all options given to her in terms of child care. Before she
decides, she examines all aspects like safety, health and education.<br />
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3. To understand more, she talks to local child-care specialists and works out
schedules with her employer for bonding time with kids.<br />
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4. For working moms, it is double the effort. They take care of the house
and the children and at the same time work. She incorporates practical ways to
accomplish both roles.<o:p></o:p></div>
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But how do moms really stretch the budget? She neither uses complicated
formulas nor magic tricks but simple ingenuity and common sense. Peek in
through moms’ secrets in budgeting and learn. Role modeling is a good way
to encourage attitude, especially towards money.<br />
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<b>What is the growth prospect of Virtual Assistant profession
worldwide? </b></div>
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The virtual assistant industry is growing by leaps and bounds. Initially there
were only few Virtual assistants, but, now there are at least one million
people situated globally. Virtual assistants both collectively and individually
are spreading this concept and many are joining them daily. Many administrative
assistants, office managers and experienced professionals have recognized
Virtual assisting as an achievable and viable option for them.<br />
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<b>Why people choose to become Virtual Assistants? </b><br />
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The reasons are many. Many people think that it is a lucrative option to earn
extra income, while others consider it as an option to have a control over
their destiny and some take up because they can spend more time with their
family, while some take due to illness and health problems. The internet
revolution has enabled people to work from home. Many people become virtual
assistants due to their aspiration to earn more, due to their experience and
knowledge and also due to the potential of the Virtual Assistant industry.<br />
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Does any one need a business license to become a virtual assistant? </b><br />
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It depends on where he lives. In States like Georgia, every independent
contractor or Virtual assistant needs to possess a business license while other
States does not require. It is better to check with the local county and state
to be sure of all the legal protocols before setting up a Virtual assistant
business.<br />
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Is training necessary to become a Virtual assistant? </b>
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It all depends on the person. Some would have got all the experience from the
previous jobs, while some require to undergo training to gain confidence and
knowledge to handle certain issues and tasks. As the virtual assistant industry
is growing day by day, the competition and the business require to undergo a
training to stay successful.<br />
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How can the Virtual Assistant business marketed effectively? </b><br />
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Virtual assistant business can either be marketed via Internet or offline. When
opting the offline method, brochures, flyers, business cards, press releases,
postcards, advertisements in yellow page and writing articles are very
effective. Through internet, websites and online ads can be used to advertise
effectively.<o:p></o:p><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12220787384144108995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614984951569731290.post-4780050959514683992014-02-10T11:51:00.000-08:002014-02-10T11:51:00.164-08:00Avoid These Resume Mistakes<div class="MsoNormal">
It is a mistake to think of your resume as a history of your
past, as a personal statement or as some sort of self expression. Sure, most of
the content of any resume is focused on your job history. But write from the intention
to create interest, to persuade the employer to call you. If you write with
that goal, your final product will be very different than if you write to
inform or catalog your job history.</div>
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Most people write a resume because everyone knows that you have to have one to
get a job. They write their resume grudgingly, to fulfill this obligation.
Writing the resume is only slightly above filling out income tax forms in the
hierarchy of worldly delights. If you realize that a great resume can be your
ticket to getting exactly the job you want, you may be able to muster some
genuine enthusiasm for creating a real masterpiece, rather than the feeble
products most people turn out.<br />
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The good news is that, with a little extra effort, you can create a resume that
makes you really stand out as a superior candidate for a job you are seeking.
Not one resume in a hundred follows the principles that stir the interest of
prospective employers. So, even if you face fierce competition, with a well
written resume you should be invited to interview more often than many people
more qualified than you.<br />
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Set aside at least three hours (that’s an average length of time to complete a
resume if all goes smoothly). Before you start, print out the following set of
notes and tape it to your computer, on the wall next to your desk, or someplace
where you’ll see it throughout the process.</div>
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Resume Tips:</b></h2>
Your resume is about your future; NOT your past.<br />
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It is not a confessional. In other words, you don’t have to tell all. Stick to
what’s relevant and marketable.<br />
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Don’t write a list of job descriptions. Write achievements!<br />
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Promote only skills you enjoy using. Never write about things you don’t want to
repeat.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12220787384144108995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614984951569731290.post-63181307394561930892014-02-05T03:00:00.000-08:002014-02-05T03:00:01.431-08:00Are The Best Job Candidates Getting Away<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
All firms of all sizes in all areas of business want the
best candidates for the jobs they have available. However, in recent years, the
employee-candidate paradigm has been reversed. Because of a shortage of talented
candidates, there is more competition between companies for the talent that is
available. So, rather than the job candidate having to sell him or herself to
the company, the Hiring Manager’s responsibility is to “sell” the quality,
financial stability, and advancement opportunities of the company to the
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It is now essential that firms revise their recruiting procedures and do not
let the best candidates get away. Some simple adjustments should be enough for
your company to stop those high quality candidates from going elsewhere.<br />
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Quick Response</h2>
Once you decide to fill a position, be committed to that decision and make
hiring decisions quickly. View the hiring process like a project and ensure you
meet your goal of hiring the “best candidate” in the shortest amount of time.
Indecisiveness, time delays, budget reviews, etc., send a message to the
candidate about the company’s lack of focus. If you wait two weeks following an
interview to make an offer, your ideal candidate may have already accepted a
job offer from elsewhere – even from one of your competitors.<br />
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Do you really need second and third interviews ? If you ensure that all the
participants in the hiring process are available for the first interview, then
decisions can be made quickly and effectively, ensuring that your firm has a
better chance of recruiting the top talent.<br />
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If You Want The Best…</h2>
If you want the best…then you will need to pay the best. It may not be what
most companies want to hear but it happens to be true. Don’t misjudge the pay
rate, benefits, perks, etc., necessary for the best quality candidate to accept
the position; don’t play games with lower than market rate offers.<br />
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Keep abreast of changing salary scales, and price your jobs competitively. If
you don’t know what the current market rate is, hire a recruiter who does and
who can advise on all aspects of the recruiting process.<br />
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Get The Right Help</h2>
Bringing a professional recruiter in at an early stage will help prepare your
company for the hiring process. A top-notch recruiter will ask the right
questions to help you identify your company’s needs and will also help you
identify human attributes (personality, communication skills, corporate
culture, etc.) that the “right” candidate should possess, including “must-have”
attributes and “preferred” attributes.<br />
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Choose a recruiter to work long term and they will soon be attuned to the exact
needs and requirements of your company. Include the recruiter on your company’s
hiring team. A preferred recruiter is very helpful in structuring job
descriptions so they stand out. And finding the recruiting angle that will draw
superstars and in presenting the job offer to the candidate so it will be
accepted. In addition to recruiting top talent, good recruiters possess skills
to help candidates evaluate and accept good offers. This “third-party-input” to
the candidate during the decision is critical to avoiding turn down and
defusing counter offers.<br />
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With a streamlined recruiting procedure and the right approach to the top
candidates, your firm will be one of those getting the best talent while your
competitors are still wondering how that perfect candidate managed to get away.<o:p></o:p><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12220787384144108995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614984951569731290.post-22501697132131119132014-02-01T02:00:00.000-08:002014-02-01T02:00:00.739-08:00Writing An Effective Resume<div class="MsoNormal">
Your resume is your sales person. Long before you personally
get to meet a potential employee or have an interview your resume will be
fighting your corner on your behalf. It is essential, then, that you create an
effective resume. Your resume will be one of hundreds, if not thousands, that
employers will see so you should ensure that it really stands out and promotes
your services. The exact approach your resume will take will depend on you and
your circumstances.</div>
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have little in the way of formal qualifications then you should use your
employment history to your advantage. Talk about the roles in a little more
detail and describe the tasks you undertook. The more advanced or the more
trusted a particular role was, the more you should draw upon that in your
description.<br />
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A highly effective resume will also include an accomplishment section with each
qualification or job section that is relevant. You can include graduation, or
you could include particular work related accomplishments. Remember, there is a
chance that somebody else has equal skills or qualifications to yourself but by
using your accomplishments as your main benefit you will still stand out and
make a positive impression. As well as your covering letter your resume is the
most important thing you have in your bid to win a job.<o:p></o:p></div>
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leavers and graduates will not have very much in the way of work experience to
place on a resume. If you fall into this category then you should pay
particular attention to your academic achievements. Point out any other facts
pertaining to your school life and the rest of your life that can be drawn on
when you get a job. If you successfully completed work experience then include
this and give details of the tasks you performed.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12220787384144108995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614984951569731290.post-80264538695896396762014-01-30T03:30:00.000-08:002014-01-30T03:30:01.205-08:00Advice For Writing A Strong Resume<div class="MsoNormal">
Creating a strong, solid resume involves several steps,
which, when taken together, prove fruitful for an improved resume. Simple
enough in themselves, it is important to actually go through and check that all
the elements needed for a strong resume appear. First of all, an aesthetically
clean, grammatically correct, and clear resume is a must. This indicates a
well-educated and polished individual. The resume must be well organized and
focused to be considered. In other words, include only previous employments
that apply to the new job which you want in most relevant order. In the process
of polishing up your resume, be sure that it stays interesting to the
perspective employer. Your resume should be specific to each job to which you
are applying, and your resume should speak for you as to why you are the right
candidate. Your resume represents you, so the impression your resume makes is
the impression that you have made. With these points in mind while writing and
revising your resume, you shall end with a strong, attention-grabbing resume.</div>
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key to securing interviews. Thus, make sure that every point included in your
resume indicates to the resume reader why you are the one who should get the
interview and, eventually, the job. Don’t include extras in your resume. If
they have nothing to do with the skills and talents you will need for the job
you want, they do not belong on the resume. Again, keep in mind that resumes
are only skimmed over, and so should contain only that information which
applies. If you have a life experience that is so unique and interesting that
you have to put it on your resume, tie a skill learned from it with the job you
hope for. The unique activity will be noticed, and the fact that you learned
from it in a way that will help you at future jobs will be viewed as a plus.<br />
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In keeping organized and focused, state your work experience in relevant order.
Hopefully, and most likely, your most recent work experience is most relevant
to your future job. If you are fresh out of college, you will likely want to
prioritize your education, as presumably you will not have a meaty employment
section at this point. On the other hand, if your college graduation is an old,
fond memory at this point, start your resume with work experience.<br />
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Following the above tips will help keep the attention of your prospective
employer. Keeping the interest of those reading your resume is vital, since
these are the people who will be contacting you for an interview. Clearly
indicating your career goals is a wise choice. It is an immediate indicator if
yours are compatible with and conducive to the company you are applying to. The
use of words indicating action, initiative, and energy is an intelligent move.
Such words will help you focus on what you have done personally, and make your
resume specific and unique.<br />
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It is wise to have a template resume from which you format specific ones for
each job that you apply to. This way, you will never have a generic resume,
which will naturally impress potential employers. When you take the time to
personalize your resume, you show that you want the job more than others who
are not willing to input this time and energy into theirs. A specific resume
will wax the interest of the resume reader, and give rise to questions they
will want to ask upon meeting you. In other words, the reader will want to
interview you. There are resume builder services that you can utilize on the
web to help ensure your resume is polished and professional. Shop around to
find one that best suits your needs.<br />
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Investing time into your resume will lead to an investment of time by those
reading it. The resume is the first impression you make on a potential
employer, so use it to your advantage, and compose it carefully to separate
yourself from other applicants. While it is important to use a standard resume
format, it is not important, and even discouraged, to base your resume on the
‘standard’. The only result will be an average resume, and you want anything
but. So focus your resume on your personal achievements and goals in a
well-written, organized, focused, and interesting presentation. Once you send
out this well-prepared resume, make sure your phone stays on as those phone
calls start coming in.<o:p></o:p></div>
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in the resume. The fewer unnecessary words and the more direct your phrases
are, the easier it is to read through your resume. Keep in mind that resumes
are not read, they are merely read through. They are glanced at, or at best
skimmed, so the clearer and more concise you are in expressing yourself, the
larger portion of your resume will be noticed. One page resumes are preferred
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Language is indispensable to us and we use it constantly, but grammar,
spelling, and writing style have taken a back seat for the majority of us
thanks to computer technology which corrects for us. All too often though,
these corrections leave much to be desired. In other words, it is still up to
the writer to ensure that what he has written is well written. Any blatant
spelling or grammar errors jump out at the reader, and your strengths and
talents take a far back seat to the minor spelling mistakes. Revisions must be
done on resumes, and the first revision should check for correct grammar and
spelling. Many executives find that typos and grammar mistakes are the most
common oversights writers make on their resumes. Having someone else proofread is wise, as it is always easier to see others’
mistakes rather than our own. Resume builder websites specializing in
optimizing and improving resumes are also a great idea to help you avoid the
pitfalls of resume writing. These specialists will view your resume objectively
and will notice mistakes, both of grammar and good resume form.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12220787384144108995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614984951569731290.post-6329133756275966002014-01-24T00:30:00.000-08:002014-01-24T00:30:00.304-08:00A Closer Look At Two Interview Questions<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A job interview is stressful. The person who hasn’t made a
lot of changes isn’t practiced at what is involved (nor should they want to
be), and the person who has made a lot of changes doesn’t have any idea as to
what’s involved either, or they wouldn’t be making so many changes!</div>
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Like so much of the interview, seemingly innocent questions can trip you up.
You think you are answering them in a way that puts you in the best light, but
you’d be surprised at how many people completely miss the boat. Merely to hope
an interview has a positive result is not enough. That’s basically forfeiting
your ability to drive up the percentage of a positive outcome.<br />
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For instance, in response to the question, “Why do you want to work here?” some
people will say things such as:<br />
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“I’ve worked in this industry for 15 years and been very successful. I feel I
can make a difference in your organization. I have a proven track record of
leadership. I’ve read in the paper that your company is having some problems,
and with my experience as a Director of XXXXX, I can help straighten those
out.”<br />
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That answer may sound good and appear to suffice, but on a scale of 1 – 10, it
ranks about a 4!<br />
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Why? The answer shows no research, no thought, no consideration. It sounds stock
and could suffice for any number of companies. Overall, unimpressive.<br />
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In my experience as a recruiter, I’ve found that while mid level management
tends to UNDERanswer the question, upper level management will often OVERanswer
the question. One group doesn’t provide enough information because of a limited
lack of experience. The other group has been around, worked their way up the
ladder in more than one company, and in their attempt to sound thoughtful,
intelligent, and wise, end up saying very little at all.<br />
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Let’s look closer.<br />
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WHY DO YOU WANT TO WORK HERE?<br />
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Here’s where you get to show off your research. Tell the interviewer what
you’ve learned about the company, and why it’s appealing to you. SPECIFICS are
the key here.<br />
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Relate those specific examples from your experience to what you’ve learned
about the company, their focus, and their market. Look to your personality and
what motivates you and how that relates to any details you learned from the ad,
your recruiter, your friend who referred you, or from where you learned of this
opportunity.<br />
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For instance, perhaps their ad stated that they were looking to establish a
marketing department from ground up. If you thrive on growth, challenges,
making things happen – there’s your answer – along with examples of how you
have grown, established, or done market research in a parallel situation.<br />
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And you might ask, “What if it’s not a high profile company? What if it’s on
the small side and local?” Right. Not every company is the size of General
Electric or even a regional public powerhouse that you can look up in Dun &
Bradstreet.<br />
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But most librarians are more than willing to help you find any information that
might be present in any of their research books. Local newspapers may have done
stories on the company, and the library would have those too. And these days,
most companies have a website.<br />
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Share what you can do and why you feel you can make a contribution and benefit
the company. This question is about how YOU can benefit the company, not how
the company can benefit YOU.<br />
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TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF<br />
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Some interviews are lost right at this point. This is not an invitation to go
on ad nauseum about everything that has happened to you since you were five
years old or since your first job out of college. Nor is it the time to shrug
your shoulders and give an unplanned, one-sentence answer.<br />
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Some people, especially those who haven’t prepared and have a tendency to talk
when they get nervous, find themselves rambling. Put together a nice little 2 –
3 minute verbal bio about your career, your qualifications, and why you are
interested. Know what you’re going to say in advance.<br />
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A FEW POINTS TO REMEMBER<br />
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In recruiting we used to say, “‘A’ candidates for ‘A’ companies, ‘B’ candidates
for ‘B’ companies and ‘C’ candidates for ‘C’ companies,” and a ‘B’ candidate is
not only some one who’s talents and track record is only so-so, it’s also an
‘A’ candidate whose poor interviewing skills MAKE him a ‘B.’<br />
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Knowing who you are, what you want, what you have to offer and what you’ve accomplished
– and having it all on the tip of your tongue – can make or break you for a job
offer – not just for your perfect job, but sometimes for even finding ANY job.<br />
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Being able to sell yourself, your skills, how you can benefit a potential
company and then being able to close the deal necessitates taking the time to
research and learn the company. It means knowing yourself well enough that you
can apply aspects of your capabilities to the individual facts and details of
that INDIVIDUAL company – and that you can do it smoothly without groping for
words or just winging it.<br />
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And last, but not least, the words of Peter Handal of Dale Carnegie Training,
echo the importance of interview preparation, including what strikes most
people as silly – role playing. But as he said, “you only have one chance to
make a really good impression,” and if you don’t take it seriously enough to
study and thoroughly prepare, someone else will, and that’s the person who will
get the job!<br />
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Do your homework before EVERY interview! There’s no chance to make a second
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Preparing for the interview de-stresses the situation considerably. Yet, 78% of
all candidates – regardless of the level for which they are interviewing – wing
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12220787384144108995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614984951569731290.post-18727202333873946112014-01-20T03:30:00.000-08:002014-01-20T03:30:00.456-08:0013 Resume Blunders That Can Cost You The InterviewYou are the product, and your resume is the marketing piece. To find your perfect job you must differentiate yourself from the other people who will be interviewed.<br /><br />Your resume must be specific, individualized, easy to skim so it invites a closer reading, and focused on the differences you've made with your previous companies, as well as the accomplishments you've achieved with – and for – them. This tells the hiring company what you can do for them – and it IS about the hiring company, not you. These are 13 resume blunders that can cost you the interview<br /><div class="MsoNormal">
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<b>1. A BLAND OR GENERIC OBJECTIVE: </b>If your objective could be applied to a
marketing resume as easily as a resume for an accounting position, then your
objective says nothing and will get you nowhere. An objective is NOT some
required paragraph at the top of the page that is an exercise in 5 lines of job
speak. It’s an actual and real description of your skills as they’re related to
who you are and what you want. It should vary with the type of job for which
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2. BLAND JOB DETAILS: </b>“Responsibilities included overseeing construction of 4
Hilton Hotels in Tri-City Metro Area, each 50 floors in height.” Yeah? So what?
That doesn't say if they went up on schedule or if you brought the projects in
under budget. It doesn't say if you took all four from site work up or if the
guy handling two of the four hotels was fired and you were promoted to
overseeing all four. Differentiate yourself from the others coming in to
interview. If you don’t tell the hiring company how you will be an asset to
them, how will they know?<br />
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3. WHO’S THE MYSTERY COMPANY?:</b> Don’t assume the name and purpose of your
company is common knowledge. If it’s a competitor, it might be, and if it’s in
the same industry and located nearby, it might be. To be on the safe side,
provide a sentence or two about the focus of your company’s products or
services.<br />
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4. ANOTHER JOB, ANOTHER PARAGRAPH:</b> Don’t keep adding on to your resume job
after job, year after year. By the time you’re in your 40s, you need to have
weeded out some of the earlier stuff. You don’t need all the college
activities, just your degree. You don’t need ALL 5 bullets for each of your
first two jobs.<br />
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5. REFERENCES: </b>Shouldn't be listed on your resume. “References available on
request” is the proper phrase. You present them separately when they’re
requested. This isn't about protocol. This is about protecting your references
so they aren't called until you and the company are serious about each
other.<br />
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6. IT’S NOT A STORY!</b>: Don’t – whatever you do, DON’T – write your resume in the
third person!<br />
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7. SKIP THE PERSONAL INFO:</b> You might think your weekend baseball coaching or
your church choir participation shows you’re an interesting and well-rounded
person, but they’re irrelevant. If the interviewer wants to know who you are as
a person, aside from the job interview and your qualifications, he’ll
ask.<br />
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8. DEGREE DATE</b>: No matter how old you are, don’t leave the date of when you
were graduated off your resume. It looks like you’re hiding something (well,
you are, aren’t you?), and then everyone counts the years backwards and tries
to figure out how old you are. Sometimes you can be ruled out – just for
leaving the date off. If you’re trying to hide your age by not stating the
date, what else might you not be forthcoming about?<br />
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9. SPELL CHECK, SPELL CHECK, SPELL CHECK: </b>Spell checking visually by you AND
someone else, any fewer than three times, isn’t enough. And don’t forget to
check your punctuation.<br />
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10. GETTING YOUR RESUME OUT THERE </b>– part one: Don’t use one of those resume blaster
things. Half of those sites they blast it to aren’t even valid. You don’t know
how it will come out on the other end. You don’t even know where it’s going or
if the landing targets are employment related. It’s bad form and just….NOT the
way to find your perfect job. Finding your perfect job takes focus, attention,
detail, individuality, tailoring, specifics. Resume blasting is about as far
from that as you can get.<br />
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11. GETTING YOUR RESUME OUT THERE –</b> part two: If it’s an ad, you probably have
instructions as to how to send it. If it says email, cut and paste it in the
form, AND attach it. You never know what it can look like on the other end
because of the variety of settings available to each user. Quite frankly,
you’re better off not emailing it at all, because it usually just goes into
cyber space, and then it’s all about the hiring company – but unfortunately,
besides not sending it at all, sometimes that’s your only choice. Emailing your
resume takes any option for further participation right out of your hands,
because often there’s not even a name given for a follow up contact. You’ve no
other option than to wait and wonder. (And half the time it’s going to HR or an
admin department to be scanned into an electronic database.)<br />
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12. GETTING YOUR RESUME OUT THERE </b>– part three: If you know the company, call
and ask if they prefer email, fax, or snail mail. I know a recruiter who never
even opened his email. Because he was listed in The Kennedy Guide to Executive
Recruiters, he received so many resumes emailed to him cold (so NOT pro-active)
that he just did a mass delete every morning. Candidates contacted for a
specific search were requested to snail mail their resume to him. How about
that? I’ll bet less than 10% of those who emailed their resumes even bothered
to follow up to see if it was received (this isn’t a numbers game).<br />
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13. RESUME VISUALS:</b> Ivory paper. Black ink. Individual pages. No plastic, 7th
grade, science report cover with the plastic slider or metal push down tabs.
Your name centered at the top, not on a cover page that says “Introducing
Clifton Lewis Montgomery III”. No exceptions. Your resume is a professional
document, not a school book report or an art project. Until every resume is
done this way, yours will still stand out in the crowd.<br />
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Of course this assumes you meet the requirements for the job – otherwise it
doesn’t matter how good your resume is! The resume is what gets you in the
door. If your resume is poorly written, looks sloppy, is difficult to read, is
cryptic in any way, or necessitates being slogged through to learn your
information (they won’t bother), you won’t even get in the door.<br />
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And how can you decide whether you like the company, if they’ve already decided
they don’t like you?<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12220787384144108995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614984951569731290.post-20513270534215718462014-01-15T12:13:00.000-08:002014-01-15T12:13:00.286-08:00Everyone Loves Certificates - Job Hunting<div class="MsoNormal">
Whether you are a boss to thirty adult employees or the
parent of three small children, consider what giving out reward certificates
can do for you. Can you think of someone in your life that doesn’t like to be
appreciated or receive recognition for a job well done? I cannot. It seems like
almost everyone could use a little bit of encouragement and praise. </div>
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Giving certificates of appreciation or reward is a great way to show value to
the people in your life. Certificates can benefit people in a variety of
situations and professions. Take a teacher for example. All teachers know that
it is important that kids are esteemed throughout their learning years. Think
about the ways that rewarding your students with unique certificates could
inspire learning and help kids to be proud of working hard in your class.
Students who have never liked to work on spelling words will be taking the time
to practice them if they can be rewarded with certificates each time they get a
perfect score on the spelling test.<br />
<br />Consider the struggle that parents often have in teaching their children to be
responsible and to accomplish their chores without complaint. Perhaps
instituting a system of rewarding children with colorful certificates for jobs
they do well or for behaviors they perform well could be a way to encourage
children to do their best in fun ways. Children will be much more likely to
brush their teeth every night and each morning if they know certificates will
be given out at the end of the week to whoever has successfully brushed.<br />
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It may sound too simple, but using certificates really is an incredible
motivator for people. It is proven that young and old alike do better when they
have reason to work hard. Parents or supervisors often think that rewards have
to be large or monetary in order to see results, but that often is not the
case. Often simply showing appreciation or value with something as small as
certificates can do the trick.<br />
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Employees will be inspired to work harder and better if they are sure that
their bosses will see the difference and care. Employees quickly lose their
desire to work hard when they feel like they are underappreciated. Learn to
value your employees with certificates and other small rewards and watch the
environment of your office become increasingly more positive and
productive.<br />
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No matter what your situation in life, look for ways to reward the people
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12220787384144108995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614984951569731290.post-66280426969101008472014-01-15T03:00:00.000-08:002014-01-15T03:00:02.674-08:007 Reasons To Search Online For Your Next Job<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
A job search can be hard and sometimes frustrating. In case
you are considering changing your job you should consider using an online
search. This will help you expand your horizons and your search for your next
job can become world wide and not restricted to any one area.</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBU_oEUigXxaXN1cXLwhANAgCr6DhcPSYXCE7BNp6hrrC2s12ocpirivAdafRkeU2mrSuqcIFtUdjHkdj6ziMj_o8Ob6XtJsEIKw9mQcvhdH88wXd16VBDPH5b5YxTaKe_7xGMkbGcEv0/s1600/back-mom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBU_oEUigXxaXN1cXLwhANAgCr6DhcPSYXCE7BNp6hrrC2s12ocpirivAdafRkeU2mrSuqcIFtUdjHkdj6ziMj_o8Ob6XtJsEIKw9mQcvhdH88wXd16VBDPH5b5YxTaKe_7xGMkbGcEv0/s1600/back-mom.jpg" height="243" width="320" /></a><br />1.If you are keen in continuing in your present line of work with say a better
location or opportunities. Then explore the web sites of companies similar to
yours. Check out their human resources pages or career links. Employer web sites
are often listed at sites like Academic360, a directory of employment
opportunities.<br />
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2. Undertake a search engine search. Ask any major search engine like Google to
help you locate possible employers or job sites that specialize in your field
of work.<br />
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3. Explore the web sites of professional associations. Being a member of an
association is a great way to network with peers and many a time it is
successful networking that can land you your next job.<br />
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4. You can register at an online employment site like http://www.job-hunt.org
or Monster.com and reap the many benefits. They will send you possible
opportunities to your e-mail, blast your resume to several recruitment
personnel all over the world, offer you a professional evaluation of your
resume, and you will be able to browse through all the postings on their site
and apply to vacancies that interest you.<br />
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5. By opting for an online search you can be sure your application is not lost
in the post or courier. When you click apply, the resume immediately goes to
the email box of a possible employer. And, the job site will give you a
confirmation message of your application.<br />
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6. The convenience of online means you can store your resume as well as several
versions of a covering letter for use. The site will also maintain a record of
applications made by you with details. This means that you will never make the
mistake of applying for the same job twice.<br />
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7. Applying online means you curtail costs of postage, courier, and
faxes.<br />
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Looking online for your next job means you can explore several possibilities.
By surfing through several job sites you can even consider changing your line
of work, moving to a new country with several new opportunities, or even
starting your own enterprise. Often the World Wide Web has brought together
several professionals from different fields n search of new opportunity and
they have begun a business of their own quite successfully.<br />
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Another positive aspect of the web is that it allows you to research
comprehensively on your new employer and the in depth information you gather on
the company will help you during the interviews.<br />
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You can take expert advice in writing out your resume and ensure that it has
the right key words that will place it ahead of zillion others, that the resume
highlights your strengths and presents in a comprehensive way your
experience.<br />
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The internet has changed the way people look for new jobs and job search has
taken giant strides.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12220787384144108995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614984951569731290.post-34064299402804581512014-01-14T02:00:00.000-08:002014-01-14T02:00:02.497-08:00Five Creative Ways To Find A Job<div class="MsoNormal">
Okay, you have posted to every internet job board and every
job on Monster, CareerBuilder, and HotJobs. You’ve followed up with calls and
networked until you are blue in the face. Each Sunday you take the newspaper
and apply for every job in your field with little to no results. Well try some
unique ways to find a job. </div>
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Send Half of Your Resume</h2>
Find a company you want to work. Write a great cover letter on why you are a
good fit, pointing to the enclosed resume. Don’t seal the envelope and don’t
enclose a resume. They’ll think the resume fell out in the mail. They will call
and engage in a conversation. Sell yourself shamelessly.<br />
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Write A Prospecting Letter</h2>
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Make use of the power of direct mail. Locate 5-10companies. Write up a letter
to your contact network and ask them if they know anyone who works at any of
the companies on your list. When a contact says they know someone on your list,
send them your resume and ask them to forward it their contact or ask
permission to send it yourself.<br />
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E-Mail Chain Letter</h2>
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Create a list of 20 companies you want to work for and send an email to
everyone you know to see if they know anyone who works at these companies. Ask
them to contact you if they do, so that you can ask for a referral. Finally,
ask them to forward your email to 10 more people. However don’t do this if
you’re currently employed!<br />
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Distribute A Booklet</h2>
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Write a booklet with information relevant to your industry and give it away.
Everyone loves free information and this demonstrates your expertise. Give the
booklet away electronically and advertise it to newsgroups where hiring
managers will see it.<br />
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Call Human Resources</h2>
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Sounds crazy, right? Call the human resources department. Ask them what outside
agency or third-party recruiting firm they use. They will ask you why do you
want to know. Tell them that their company is not currently looking for someone
with your skill set right now the agency may be dealing with other firms, so
you are looking for a recommendation. They may very well ask you for an
interview. If not at least you do get a lead. They would love to save the
agency fees. Also being recommended gives you special attention. Send them a
thank you note.<br />
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These are guerrilla tactics that can give you better results. Be sure to stay
toned for another 5 creative tips.<o:p></o:p><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12220787384144108995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614984951569731290.post-84053904927600097212014-01-11T03:30:00.000-08:002014-01-11T03:30:01.018-08:003 Essential Boundaries For Mom Entrepreneurs And Their Husbands<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
In the beginning, you thought it was going to be a breeze when
your other hald wanted to join you working full-time in your business. If
anyone could do it, you could! You already had a healthy relationship built on
trust and respect. You communicated well. You both strongly believed in what we
were doing. You understood the need to help each other with the children,
keeping the house, and with the business. You planned to allow for fluctuations
in income to keep stresses over money to a minimum. Yet you still wasn’t
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For anyone considering working with your spouse, here are 3 Essential
Boundaries for Entrepreneurial Couples to help to ease your transition:</div>
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1. Clarify expectations for work/home. </h2>
Nothing can prepare you for the blurring of boundaries and turf that occur as
you transition into working together. When you join together with
your spouse, most likely, both of you have experienced success throughout your
careers, and have developed your own working style. Suddenly you have
a whole new dynamic in your relationship with your spouse you must learn to
work through. I always knew that we<br />
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had different gifts and talents: Terry is
very techie and he loves to write, and I am a people person who is an
administrative whiz. Even though I should have probably seen it coming, I was
still surprised at the difference in our work styles. I multi-task all day
long, and he prefers to work on one project at a time. Just like being
newlyweds all over again, we had to put some effort into getting to know each
other on a whole new level to be able to work well together.<br />
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Beth Butler, creator of the Boca Beth Program has some helpful tips for
clarifying expectations with your spouse. “I make us lunch each day and we try
to talk about BOCA BETH items that are pressing. It’s our time to reconnect –
he works from home for the wine company he represents and I work from home
sharing my passion for second language learning with young children. A funny
mix, but it works! We talk about what each of us has planned the next day so
there are no surprises – and I use that time to ask for his help. I can’t
expect him to guess what I need so I have learned to be very specific.”</div>
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2. Schedule time for love.</h2>
Most entrepreneurial couples complain they have less time together than before.
It is possible to work beside your spouse in the same office all day long and
barely speak on a personal level. How difficult is it to turn off your cell
phone and talk a walk with your love? It is imperative to make it a point to
schedule time for your relationship so that the business does not overtake it.
Terry and I plan ahead to sneak away for lunch or to take a break at Starbucks.
We have found if we don’t take the time to schedule in these lunch or coffee
dates, then they are less likely to happen as we work to meet deadlines or get
a project done. We haven’t yet been able to master scheduling “regular dates”,
but its next on our list of priorities in order to help keep our close relationship.<br /><h2>
3. Schedule time for yourself. </h2>
It can be a shock when you suddenly have so much time with your spouse. In your
previous life, they left at 7 AM and came home at 6 PM, and then you discussed
your day during dinner. Now you spend most (if not all) of the day with them,
and during dinner, there is nothing new to discuss. Where is the time for you?
Karyn Fagan, Founder of Team Women, tells “We both have hobbies that we love
outside of the house so we have that important away time.”<br />
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Terry and I certainly have a long way to go as an Entrepreneurial Couple, but
we have made it through our entrepreneurial “honeymoon” period. Each day, we
work together to reach our goals and dreams. We understand when we help each
other we will reach our dreams sooner, so we help each wherever its needed!<o:p></o:p><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12220787384144108995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614984951569731290.post-70949497804487322682014-01-09T10:27:00.004-08:002014-01-09T10:27:45.918-08:00Job Hopping How It Affects Your Career Success Is job-hopping and career success related to each other?
What is the effect of one on the other? How long is too long for staying in a
company? I must admit, the resumes that pass by my desk makes me conclude that
job-hopping is far too common.<br />
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Job hoppers do it for various reasons. More often than not they may not know
what they are getting into. Sometimes, it is because they do not know what they
want and hence are not ready for the challenges that lay ahead of them.
Job-hopping and career success is related to one another.<br />
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In my opinion, job-hopping affects career success in a negative manner.
Consider this, what signals are you sending to your potential employer if you
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The Two-Year Rule </h2>
I have a two-year rule that I tell my staff and potential employees. The
two-year rule is this – you must be willing to commit mentally to spend at
least two years in the company before you quit. The reason is this; you need to
deal with the learning curve. If you job-hop too often, you learn nothing
substantial.<br />
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For me, it takes you at least a year to know the ins and outs of the company.
Then another year before you can eventually be truly productive in adding value
to the company. To see the true results of your contribution to the company, for
me it takes at least two years. So, if you are prone to job-hopping and career
success is on your mind, then it is time to rethink.<br /><h2>
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Many well-established companies have training programs. They are willing to
invest in fresh graduates and newbies. However, in order for them to make that
decision they need to look at past track records. Ask yourself, if you are a
manager -who are you more likely to invest training time and money on? Someone
who is job-hopper and shows tendency to job-hop or someone who is stable?
Companies are more likely to invest in people who are stable. The reason is
simple. They are able to contribute back into the company. Everybody wins. If
you are constantly job-hopping, you send a signal that you are not ready to commit.<br />
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Companies like to invest in people who see their career goals align with their
corporate goals. Job-hoppers usually cannot see their career path beyond the
next year.<br /><h2>
Decreasing the Incidence of Job-Hopping </h2>
One of the best ways to quit job-hopping is to truly know what you want. Once
you know that, you will have singular focus in the pursuit of your career
goals. Of course, it is understandable that as a fresh graduate or newbie at
work it is tough to know that. You may be interested in some other industries.<br />
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If there are other fields that you are interested in then make a plan to find
out about them. Start with the Internet, and then ask friends who may know
people in those fields. Speak to them; ask them about the expectations of the
company and the role of the position you are interested in.<br />
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You may not have all the answers but at least you get some idea. That would
decrease the chances of you job-hopping.<br />
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Make Learning a Key Objective </h2>
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If you are new in the work force and have been job-hopping quite a bit, my
advice to you is this – truly find out what you want. Once you know that, find
a company that is willing to train or how they are willing to commit to their
employees’ career in the long term. If they have structured training programs,
join them.<br />
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Make learning the relevant skills and knowledge in that industry your key
objective. The skills and knowledge that you learn will contribute to your
career success in the long term. It is something that you can bring with you
the rest of your life. Once you see the benefits of committing to a company who
is willing to train you for more than two years, hopefully you won’t be
job-hopping often anymore.<o:p></o:p><br />
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<b>Take a break.</b> Sometimes we moms forgot that we can't be perfect. We forgot that several minutes (or a few hours) away from your children will actually make us a better mom. When we are too tired, we become grumpy and our kids can feel it. Being stressed affects both the mom and the child. Give your self some breaks and you will feel better and happier. When you are relaxed, and happy, you will be ready to face whatever your little monkey throws at you. When you are away from your child, you will miss him, and he will miss you. It's so sweet to come home to hugs and kisses from your little bundles of joy.<br />
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<b>Ask for help.</b> Do you have anybody that can help you taking care of your kids? Moms are special but we are not Superwoman. Remember that we do need an extra hand, especially when there are ten load of laundry to take care of, dinner to fix, and errands to run. When it's too much for your to handle, ask for help! Your spouse can help, and so are your in laws. Maybe brothers, sisters, and even friends? You can also hire a baby sitter to play with your child when you are taking care of your day to day tasks. When everything is done, you can get back to your child.<br />
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<b>Give your self a timeout. </b>Timeout is not only for our naughty toddlers. Mommy do need timeout too! When you are not in a mood to deal with a screaming and unreasonable child, give yourself a time out. Tell your child you need to be in your room for 15 minutes. It's okay for Mommy to get a small break. It gives you time to think, to calm down before you did something you would later regret about.<br />
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<b>Spoil yourself sometimes.</b> Is there something you enjoy the most? Find sometimes to pamper yourself. If your guilty pleasure is reading romance novels, it's okay to find a time to read and enjoy yourself. Spoiling yourself does not mean spending hundred of dollars in a spa (you could do that too if you like!)You can please yourself by having your favorite sweets, having meals in your favorite restaurants or even spending couple hours away from your kids!<br />
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You can only a good mom when you are happy. A happy mom means a happy kid, and of course a happy family. A mom is a Superwoman in a sense but it does not mean you have to be perfect. Cut yourself some slacks and enjoy spending time with your kids while they are still young!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12220787384144108995noreply@blogger.com0