A week out of work is a vacation. You can sleep late in the morning, revel in your newly found free time, shop when the stores are empty, and get around to those chores you have been putting off for too long. Three weeks out of work and you are still relaxed. There is a [...]
Not all jobs have to be full-time and intense. If you’re looking for a bit of extra cash, why not take on a job that’s fun and nearly hassle-free?Market research companies are always looking to add consumers just like you to their database. Sign up with as many market research companies as you can in [...]
Incense can be defined as an aromatic substance which is obtained from certain resinous trees and largely used for religious worship. The word is also used to signify the smoke or perfume arising from incense when burned. You can buy incense practically anywhere for cheap and it is a wonderful way to scent your house. [...]
In a time of economic downturn, international turmoil, company restructuring and corporate mergers run amok, thousands of people are either out of work or fearful of losing their jobs. Is there, then, such a thing as job security? No job, in itself, is totally secure. Governments cut back, unions have periods when they have no [...]
We all need some confidence building from time to time. Part of feeling confident has a lot to do with how we feel about ourselves. Feeling like we can accomplish things we set out to do is important to feeling confident. Remember that we all have talents and gifts. Whether we feel confident in these [...]
Your employment opportunity and your job candidacy will fail if you’re perceived as a “job mercenary.” Often the “mercenary” attitude is so subtle that we’re not even aware we’re giving off bad vibes. So, what exactly is a “job mercenary?’ Here are five hints. Could this be you?1. Believing the employer’s cause is good only [...]
In a time of economic downturn, international turmoil, company restructuring and corporate mergers run amok, thousands of people are either out of work or fearful of losing their jobs. Is there, then, such a thing as job security? No job, in itself, is totally secure. Governments cut back, unions have periods when they have no [...]
Enter any child’s classroom and you are likely to find at least a few boys and girls who are motivated to write the best story, draw the best picture, do the most interesting dramatization in the class play. Classroom motivation seems so easy compared to work motivation. With work motivation you are dealing with adults. [...]
It’s crunch time. Are you ready for smart salary negotiations?Let’s say you’re a finalist. There are a couple other candidates. But an employer has advised you that you are well-qualified for the job opening for which you’ve been interviewing. Now he/she wants to know what kind of money you’re looking for.What can you do to [...]
A carefully prepared job search market plan guarantees your job hunting success. It’s one of the most important alternative or non-traditional strategies for the 21st Century job marketplace. Why is a job search market plan so important? Because since 9/11 and Katrina everything’s changed. There have been significant advances in hiring practices. Employers have new [...]