Are You Looking For Temporary Work?Whether you are in between jobs or just looking for some temporary work to pay some of the bills, there are certain skills you need to have in order to land a worthwhile temporary position. Herewith are the three top qualities employers are looking for in temps:
You Made It Through The Interview, Now What?We spend so much time and energy preparing for the job interview that we can easily forget that what happens afterward can have just as strong an impact on your application as what you say during it. Indeed, the way you carry out your follow-up plans says
Successfully Making A Career ShiftYou've gotten bored of your current job, and you've considered whether or not it's time to move on. You've weighed the pros and cons. And, ultimately, you've decided it's time to shift careers. Now what?
How to Network Your Way to SuccessWhen you think of looking for a job, you probably think immediately about newspaper classified ads, or perhaps online job boards where employers can post vacancies and review online resumes. But did you know that a significant number of jobs are filled not through advertisements but rather through personal contacts-otherwise known as a network?
Position Yourself For A BonusEverybody looks forward to a nice, healthy bonus on top of their salary, but not everyone warrants it. In most workplaces bonuses are distributed on the basis of work performance, so it's important to think well ahead and plan out how you can earn the type of bonus you think you deserve.
Blogs and E-Journals: Online College CoursesThere are hundreds of online education journals, also known as e-journals. They address all aspects of education - both regular and online education. E-journals contain articles by professionals in education or amateurs working in the field. There are personal online journals, known as 'blogs' (web logs), where students can
Your Learning Style And Online Education CoursesOnline education is different from traditional education. When online education courses first evolved, they were close copies of traditional courses, delivered in much the same way, i.e.; via the reading of text. Now, however,
What Are The Top Marketable Skills For New Hires?While each employer and every different company is looking for specific things in its candidates, there are certain skills that every employer require. These are the qualities and traits that make you successful in a professional environment, no matter what type of company or business you work for, no matter whether your job is corporate or creative.
How To Get Paid What You're WorthWho doesn't want a better salary? We all could use a pay raise, but the problem is-how to get it? How should you approach the boss? What should you say? And-equally importantly-what should you avoid saying in order to plead your case in the most effective way possible?
Finding The Right CareerDo you feel like your job is a good match for you-for your interests, your skills, your personal goals? Many of us are dissatisfied with our current job roles, or are not sure what we should be doing in our professional lives.
Online Education and You!Getting an online education college degree is the wave of the future! The increase in adults going back to school has jumped from 28% in 1970 to 39% in 2006. In 2001, 92 million (46%) adults participated in educational ventures. (Statistics may be found at eLearners.com) But, the largest group of online education participants is the
Cautions Against Online Degree Mills!There is more to online education than formal diploma and degree programs. There are courses for everyone, including courses which develop job skills, for general enjoyment, and broadening horizons. Why do students take courses online?
Online College Degree Application Tips'So it's that time of the year when those of you...applying to B-school [business school] must be working furiously trying to put together your application package...Don't sweat! Applying to a B-school...is a great roller-coaster ride. The sooner one learns to relax,...
The Connection Between Your Success And Your VocabularyPsychologists have proven that a vocabulary of the most valuable, most practical words is your quickest and easiest way to a promotion, a better job. friendships, cultural enrichment. But which are the 'success words'? Which of the 600,000+ words in the English language will pay you such handsome dividends?
How To Choose The Right CareerDo you love your work? Or, as is more common, do you tolerate your work? Do you go the office everyday feeling motivated, inspired, and excited to face the day? Or do you dread the 'daily grind'?
The Keys To Job Search SuccessThe best jobs are not necessarily the ones that pay the most or that are the most prestigious right at this very moment...
Online Education: Ten Advantages to Online ProgramsThere are many advantages to online education. You can take general courses or pursue a degree at any level from associate to doctoral. Discover ten of the most significant advantages to online education.
