| 71 | 5 Myths About Protecting Yourself from Skin Cancer Preview: Sara spends much of her summer near the beach. She lives in a mild climate and is very athletic. She loves to swim, bike and play games outdoors. Sara knows the dangers of the sun and so she opts for tanning salons to get her 'golden glow' while being sure to apply sunscreen every day before heading out. Joseph lives in a cooler, northern clim... (more) Published By: Emily Clark Submitted: 22 June,2005 |
| 72 | Discover How to Stay Motivated and Be Successful Preview: If you surveyed 50 people asking each their definition of success, chances are you would receive fifty different answers. Even so, there are certain steps everyone must follow in order to be successful. One of the most important is - staying motivated. Do you have a new job? Have you started your own business? Are you in the process of earn... (more) Published By: Emily Clark Submitted: 22 June,2005 |
| 73 | 3 Important Differences Between White Bread and Whole Wheat Preview: For any kid who grew up eating doughy, thick Wonder Bread for lunch, the encouragement by dietitians and nutritionists to switch to whole wheat bread can be a tough transition. Bread, like any other part of our diet, is an acquired taste. Starting out early helps since children are much more adaptable to accepting foods than adults. This does n... (more) Published By: Emily Clark Submitted: 22 June,2005 |
| 74 | Mysteries of Syndrome X Revealed Preview: “I’ve put on 40 pounds in one year!” “It doesn’t matter how much I workout, I can’t lose weight.” “My doctor must think I’m eating pizzas in the closet.” With nearly 4 million Americans weighing in at over 300 pounds, is it any wonder the above cries are heard each and every day by countless frustrated people who can’t lose weight? One such ca... (more) Published By: Emily Clark Submitted: 22 June,2005 |
| 75 | How To Write The Perfect Cover Letter: Be Brief--And Be Gone! Preview: The best cover letters are 'one-page wonders.' Why? Because they suit today's busy employers who are already overloaded and often overwhelmed. The best way to catch their attention is to 'be brief–and be gone.' Leave them wanting more–so they'll call you for an interview–which is just what you hope for. Write a letter that makes your point about t... (more) Published By: Jimmy Sweeney Submitted: 24 June,2005 |
| 76 | A New World of Discovery Preview: A New World of Discovery by Davis Goss Our life experiences are comprised of a continuity of events and circumstances. These appear to be a random mix that are sometimes joyous, productive and free and at other times they are chaotic, distressful and dominated by all manner of problems. We live in a world of opposites: up and down, short and tal... (more) Published By: Davis Goss Submitted: 24 June,2005 |
| 77 | 5 Resume Mistakes Telecommuters Often Make Preview: Finding a legit telecommute job can be difficult. Telecommute jobs are in high demand and hundreds if not thousands of other people are competing for the same position. So how do you stand apart from everyone else? Your résumé. Your telecommute résumé the first and often the only document a potential employer has to make a hiring decision with. ... (more) Published By: Nell Taliercio Submitted: 24 June,2005 |
| 78 | Murray Preview: This is the first in my series on the most common "dumbest mistakes" you're probably making when applying for job after job. Mistake 1 Employers get so many resumes and letters saying the same worn-out things and using the same tired old phrases, that it's hard to see the difference between the applicants. Phrases like: "I'm good with people," "... (more) Published By: Which one of these 5 common mistakes are you making right now? Submitted: 26 June,2005 |
| 79 | Avoid Potential Job Interview Disasters Preview: This http://www.WorkTree.com article by Nathan Newberger gives you some common sense advice and tips on avoiding potential interview disasters. There are definitely things that you can do to avoid minor mishaps which could ultimately blow an interview. Become familiar with these 7 potential interview disasters so you can prevent them from obstr... (more) Published By: Nathan Newberger Submitted: 27 June,2005 |
| 80 | Cover Letter Warning: Watch Out For the BIG BAD WORD! Preview: Dear Job-Seeker: Just as Goldilocks was suspicious of the big bad wolf, be wary of the big bad word! You know the kind. Pursuant. Heretofore. Credence and all their contagious cousins! Unless you keep your guard up, these little pests will infest your cover letters like termites in a wood pile! Don't let them. Remember, employers are regular fol... (more) Published By: Jimmy Sweeney Submitted: 27 June,2005 |
| 81 | Switching jobs to avoid the outsourcing threat Preview: Certain industries outsource more than others. Changing industries may be a relatively easy way to take a step to combat the impact of outsourcing. It would probably help if the industry you’re moving to is one where you can get entrenched by building up knowledge and/or contacts. For example, the finance and investment banking industries have com... (more) Published By: Scott Brown Submitted: 27 June,2005 |
| 82 | How to Receive Multiple Job Offers After You’re Fired Preview: The more you try to be in control, the less you really are…in life and at work. You just got fired and you think it’s the end of the world. You’re looking at the wrong end. Ask survivors of the most popular reality television shows and they’ll tell you “If you have to eat a cockroach, don’t spend too much time thinking about it.” Keep focused on ... (more) Published By: Marta L. Driesslein, CECC Submitted: 27 June,2005 |
| 83 | Take Time To ThinkDavis Goss Preview: Take Time To Think Davis Goss I recently saw a program on television wherein the participants discussed the degree to which present day computer technology has contributed to our economy, well-being and our ability to communicate. They pointed out the many ways that this technology was already obsolete and that further refinements will impact our... (more) Published By: Davis Goss Submitted: 27 June,2005 |
| 84 | Yes, I've Had Gaps In My Employment History--What Can I Do About It? Preview: Yes, I've Had Gaps In My Employment History--What Can I Do About It? 1. Honestly, there is not a single person who has not had SOME gaps in their work history. Anyone who says differently is someone who might not always tell the truth. 2. So, you, job seeker have had some employment gaps in your career/work life. What to do? What to do? 3. Si... (more) Published By: Marilyn J. Tellez, M.A. Submitted: 28 June,2005 |
| 85 | Executive Coaching and the American President Preview: Perhaps no one better than a former U.S. president has the right to advise executives: "The best executive is the one who has sense enough to pick good men to do what he wants done, and self-restraint enough to keep from meddling with them while they do it." -Theodore Roosevelt As a former president, President Theodore Roosevelt might have been ... (more) Published By: Stephanie Tuia Submitted: 28 June,2005 |
| 86 | SOCIAL NETWORKING FOR SHY PEOPLE Preview: Social networking is not easy for shy people. Social networking in a group setting requires you to "work a room" and "sell yourself" and your qualifications. If you are good at selling yourself, social networking is a cinch. Well, I am one of the shy people. I hated attending these networking meetings because they made me feel uncomfortable. Not o... (more) Published By: Regina Stevens Submitted: 28 June,2005 |
| 87 | Interviews Preview: * Preparing for Interview You have made a successful application and now you are rewarded by getting an interview. It would be a shame to blow it all by failing to take the same care and attention at the interview. It's true to say that the vast majority of interviewers are not trained and make many mistakes themselves, but that is not a reason t... (more) Published By: Stephen Richards Submitted: 29 June,2005 |
| 88 | Telephone Technique Preview: *On the phone As much as most of us use the telephone each day, when there is a serious purpose for using it many people freeze. This is usually just nerves and the best way to overcome nerves is to do what you fear. I'm reminded of what a good friend of mine once told me about fear, you may have heard this yourself; fear is False Evidence Appea... (more) Published By: Stephen Richards Submitted: 29 June,2005 |
| 89 | Application Forms - Selling Yourself Preview: * On Top Form Whereas the resume or curriculum vitae is quite rightly your own personal advertisement. The application for tries to take away your ability to tell the employer what you would like them to know and replace it with what they want know about you. To be fair, the employer may just want to have a level playing field, unfortunately ver... (more) Published By: Stephen Richards Submitted: 29 June,2005 |
| 90 | What is My Life Purpose? Preview: Why am I here? If you haven’t already asked this question, I’m sure you will. Sooner or later most of us do. It’s not an easy question to answer. It’s broad in terms of possibility. Right now you might be a go-getter in the city; but you could just as easily be a procrastinator in a suburb. Same question, different perception. But whatever we... (more) Published By: Jo Ball Submitted: 29 June,2005 |