Cathy Goodwin, Ph.D., is an author, speaker and career/business consultant, helping midlife professionals take their First step to a Second Career. "Ten secrets of mastering a major life change" Contact: 505-534-4294
Seven Tips For Work-At-Home Motivation Considering a work-from-home business? Clients often say their biggest fear is loss of momentum. Here are ten tips to keep yourself motivated and productive. (1) Build structure into your day. Creat...... Similar Editorial : by Eileen McDargh, CSP, CPAE. | Source : Home Business Guide
How To Take Your Stalled Projects To The Finish Line Q. I have several projects going at once -- but I never seem to finish them! I'm pulled in so many different directions -- and I end up with nothing to show for my efforts! A. While you're in a creat...... Similar Editorial : by teahupoo. | Source : Business Tips
Ten Tips To A Job Winning Interview These days, interviews don't come easily. When you get The Call, make the most of your time -- and go for it! 1. Investigate the company's culture, markets, and finances. But resist the temptati...... Similar Editorial : by Nigel Patterson. | Source : Business Guide
Ten Things To Do If You Really, Really Hate Your Job 1. Begin focusing on what you want instead of how much you want to escape. When you find yourself sharing the latest horror story, stop in mid-sentence and say, "What I want to have is..." 2. Cre...... Similar Editorial : by Ronnie Nijmeh. | Source : Savings Account
What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up? Q. "What do you want to be when you grow up?" A. "Something that hasn't been invented yet." Most of us were brought up to study hard, get good grades, choose a "practical" college major, and strive...... Similar Editorial : by World Image Naturals, Inc.. | Source : Kids
Hey, Client, This Is Me! Sell With Your Writing Voice. In a crowded market, clients will be seeking personality as they read what you've written -- they'll click right past pages that feel "been there, read that." They're looking for a voice that says,...... Source : CMS Web Design
Why Great Website Makeovers Begin With Copywriting "Can you give me some feedback on my website?" a life coach named "Kevin" asked his e-zine subscribers. "I just revised my site - -finally!"Naturally, I couldn't resist clicking over to see what Kevin had done. I knew Kevin was a thoughtful coach with a reputation for high integrity.Kevin's new site cried out for a re-makeover. He had paid a designer to get drop-down menus and a bit of flash. As a...... Similar Editorial : by Patricia Woloch. | Source : W3c World Wide Web
The Big One Is Coming When I asked my readers, "What's on your mind?" the greatest response came from readers who asked, "How do I leave a job, whether it's my decision or someone else's?"Gwendolyn Parker, author of Trespassing, asked for seven months of severance when she voluntarily left her senior position at American Express. Seven months seems like a vast, open space when you leave the corporate world, especially...... Similar Editorial : by Evander Klum. | Source : The Power Of Positive Thinking
Transform Wet Blankets Into Comfort Quilts You've embarked on a major transition and your enthusiasm is growing. Just when you get a small fire going, someone comes along with a heavy wet blanket. "You'll hate it.""I turned down that job two years ago, but it's perfect for you.""Nobody makes a living that way."Strategies to Transform Wet Blankets into Comfort Quilts."Calm under pressure" is a skill you can learn, and it gives you power. I...... Similar Editorial : by jraynal. | Source : The Power Of Positive Thinking
Interval: Limbo Or Renewal? Q. "I hate my job. I'm considering starting a business…and I really want to move to a warmer climate. Arizona sounds good! But it's the holiday season. I'll start the process on New Year's Day."A. The time between Thanksgiving and Christmas often gets dismissed as dead time. It's a happy, limbo-like state, where you can enjoy the present, knowing the future will be on your doorstep soon enough.If...... Similar Editorial : by iwilliam99. | Source : Business Responsibility
10 Tips To Job-Winning Interviews These days, you have to work hard to get a serious job interview. After running just one want ad, recruiters will see thousands of resumes. So getting picked for an interview is a reason to celebrate. But after celebrating The Call, plan for success. You'll have limited time to impress an interviewer. Even if you decide you don't want the job, I recommend using the opportunity to practice. An...... Similar Editorial : by News Canada. | Source : Interview Questions And Answer
How To Survive A Bad Performance Review Q. "I wasn't happy with my last performance review. Should I dispute the review? Write a letter for my file? Talk to a lawyer? Or just let it go?"A. Most professionals feel you should offer some kind of response. But whether to respond, and the way to respond, will depend on your company's culture, the unwritten message and your own career goals.1. Assess your report in light of the company's...... Similar Editorial : by LeAnn R. Ralph. | Source : Job Boards
How To Help Your Child Find A 21st Century Career Most of us were brought up to study hard, get good grades, choose a "practical" college major, and strive for a "good job."Talk to a stranded midlife career-changer and you realize the game has changed. Yesterday's rules prepared us to be passengers on a large ocean liner that promised a smooth voyage. Today we realize that ocean liner turned out to be the Titanic and we need to keep ourselves...... Similar Editorial : by Michelle L. Casto. | Source : Job Boards
