4 Things Mentors Want From Their Proteges

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-yo2YSasURAoIQQyBE2w2YieBagsl_2ViwNk7k5sAw29VNISmP6Gc6PPbSj3No8eoc0lZSTtAzGwAd733j4fqD8W5p48PC1Ky2gUvIPwqExeoDYeaBQ4MN6xA3ZN09bBSJx2qRlKAxIKU/s1600/mentoring.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear:right; float:right; margin-left:1em; margin-bottom:1em"><img border="0" height="226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-yo2YSasURAoIQQyBE2w2YieBagsl_2ViwNk7k5sAw29VNISmP6Gc6PPbSj3No8eoc0lZSTtAzGwAd733j4fqD8W5p48PC1Ky2gUvIPwqExeoDYeaBQ4MN6xA3ZN09bBSJx2qRlKAxIKU/s320/mentoring.jpg" width="250" /></a></div>I get asked all the time, “What do mentors really want from me anyway?” I wish there was a magic potion I could share with you that would create perfectly satisfying mentor-protégé relationships. Although the mysterious alchemy between individual mentor-protégé pairs is usually quite unique, there are four general desires that most mentors would have from their protégés. If you're hungry for more, Susan Murphy and I discuss these ideas further in chapter 4 of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Power-Mentoring-Successful-Proteges-Relationships/dp/078797952X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1334183118&sr=8-1">Power Mentoring</a>.<br /><br />1) Mentors want protégés to be like themselves. Remember the movie Austin Powers and the mini me character (for those who are familiar please pause here for evil laugher and pinky finger in mouth!)?! I always think about that character when I consider this concept. I have been writing about perceived similarity (which comes out of social psychology) for a long time now. It is basically the idea that successful mentoring relationships need to have some basis in similarity. In fact, sometimes mentors are initially attracted to certain protégés because they see a younger version of themselves in their protégé or they share similarity in salient demographic characteristics (so a scientist who sees herself in the budding young scientist). However, now we know especially with the prevalence of online mentoring that people can also see similarity in deeper level characteristics (goals, values, interests) which are even more important for figuring out how to <a href="http://ellenensher.com/">be a mentor</a> in the relationship in the long term.<br /><br />So, how can all of this actually help you? I recommend that you research <a href="http://ellenensher.com/about-me/">mentoring programs</a>, find a would-be mentor and get to know them and actively look for areas of perceived similarity. Start with surface level similarity (when I have designed youth mentoring for at risk youth I start with very basic stuff like favorite TV shows, food etc.). Additionally, when getting to know each other initially, you shouldn't discount surface level similarity for bonding and developing a rapport-it might be around favorite books, a love for pets, reality TV or shoes - in other words safe personal topics are okay to broach. When getting to know a potential mentor try to think of some clever getting-to-know you questions that might uncover a hidden area of similarity (For example- I love time travel books so I sometimes ask “If you could go back in time, where would you go and what would you do?” Or I might ask ‘What countries are on your bucket list to travel to and where are some of the favorite place you have seen?)<br /><br />2) Mentors want protégés who add value with different skills/perspectives. For example, when my co-author and I conducted our interviews for <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Power-Mentoring-Successful-Proteges-Relationships/dp/078797952X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1304006431&sr=8-1" target="_blank">Power Mentoring</a> we interviewed David Dreir (R-CA) who is a Republican. He talked about mentoring ACROSS political parties including mentoring Democrats. He talked about mentoring the junior members of congress in terms of norms, networking, etc. We also spoke with a Disney executive who gave <a href="http://ellenensher.com/category/career-advice-and-articles/">career advice</a> to a Nickelodeon executive - so mentoring across barriers can be very enlightening. Think about how you can complete and add to the mentor’s knowledge base/skills/connections. Do not discount the value of just adding a perspective they have not considered or unbridled enthusiasm.<br /><br />3) Mentors want to see a compelling characteristic/skill or high potential. In other words, mentors are attracted to people they feel have some compelling interest, talent, or gift. For example, at the end of the semester I often recruit research assistants by picking out the brightest student I liked the best and approaching them with a job after the final is over. Many of these turn into long term mentoring relationships. So if you are good at what you do, you may just naturally attract mentors… although it is best not to wait for that but instead leverage what you are good at.<br /><br />4) Mentors want protégés who are willing to learn. Mentors want to teach those who want to learn. The most important way to demonstrate that you are willing to learn is by following up! In other words, take any suggestions given by the mentor and loop back and communicate results. Also, by take a suggestion, idea etc. and build on it- so if a mentor suggests reading several blogs to develop ideas for creative writing I suggest that the protégé comes back having started their own blog and has already posted two stories! I think the other key here is to learn from mistakes and take risks. I think most mentors can forgive mistakes and mis-steps as long as there is learning and personal responsibility taken. And here is one other idea – humility. Tony Hsieh, the CEO of Zappos discusses this idea in this book. I interviewed Tony a few years ago and he is quite fascinating. Tony is another Harvard wunderkind who sold his first business in his twenties for millions of dollars. Now he runs Zappos and has created a corporate culture that focuses on happiness. He talks about hiring and keeping people who are humble. I think sometimes super smart people do not always have opportunities for humility or they are not always framed this way… and yet being humble is a big part of being willing to learn. This is one most people can work on including yours truly.<br /><br /><small><em>Image source: Smartregion.org</em></small>

4 Things Mentors Want From Their Proteges

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Practical Career Advice - 7 Questions to Choose Your Career

<div style="text-align: justify;"> So you think you have the job from hell? You despise the commute, your boss, your co-workers and even what you do. Now you're wondering what do you want? You've basically rejected your present reality but the freedom to choose has you paralyzed. What are you going to do for a job? for work? that not only satisfies but also energizes and challenges you? If you have multiple avenues that you enjoy or are interested in, then do this little exercise to help narrow your focus. Ask yourself these 7 questions, record the answers and I guarantee you will have a clear idea about which direction to take.<br><br>    What does your dream job look like? If you dislike your present job, paint a picture that is a complete opposite to what you're doing now.<br>    Which career choice most excites you? What do you see yourself doing that most energizes you? Any career choice will have challenges. But if you are excited about it you are more likely to put up with the obstacles you'll confront.<br>    Which feels right to you? Which career choice honors your unique gifts, talents, interests, skills and passions?</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div>

Practical Career Advice - 7 Questions to Choose Your Career

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Choose Home Health Aide As A Career

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Auto Selling As A Career

<html><div style='text-align: left;'><a href='http://tinyurl.com/7o3y2do' title='View more hot articles' target='_blank'><img border="0" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3155/3012642108_6d4769d86d_d.jpg" title="View more hot articles"/></a><div><div class='bd' id='entrycontent' style='WORD-WRAP: break-word'><p class='posted-by' id='postdate'><em>Posted on 4 December, 2011</em></p><table cellpadding='0' cellspacing='0' style='BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; xxx: 100%'><tbody><tr><td xxx='100%' valign='top'><div><table xxx='95%' align='center' cellpadding='0' cellspacing='0' border='0'><tbody><tr><td align='left' valign='top'><h4 style='MARGIN: 15px 0px 0px'>Auto Selling as a Career</h4><div style='MARGIN: 0px 0px 15px'/></td></tr></tbody></table><div><div id='body'><p>One of my previous careers was selling cars. I have had about 15 jobs in my lifetime and that was one of the hardest in many ways. Prior to selling cars I was in restaurant management so it was a completely new experience. One plus factor to a car sales career is that it is easy to get that kind of job. My local paper had dealer help wanted ad's suggesting huge pay with no experience required. The first place I applied to offered me a job after a five minute interview. I <a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/7o3y2do' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>went downtown for a license and</a> started the next day. Auto dealers usually pay straight commission so they don't have much to loose if a new hire doesn't work out.</p><p>I worked six days a week and twelve hours a day my first 2 years in the business. The first year my income was very low, even working long <a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/7o3y2do' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>hours. About 1 out</a> of 10 new salespeople lasted less than a month at this dealership!</p><p>After the first year the job was easier and I made more commissions. My selling skills improved and I was getting repeat and referral business. I sent mail to all my previous customers every month, which helped stay in touch with them. After two years I was one of the top sales reps.. After three years I moved to fleet sales. Then I went to fleet manager, leasing manager, and finally to inventory manager. Manager pay was much better.</p><p>After more than twenty years in the business I look back on it as a good experience overall. I would not recommend auto sales as a career for most people. However there is an opportunity to make very good money and move up, even without a higher education. For those still in school I would say get all the education you can, and don't sell cars!</p><p>My new career is insurance and mortgage loans.</p></div></div></div><div><p>Most Viewed in the Business:Careers-Employment <a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/7o3y2do' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>Category (60 days)</a></p></div><div><p>Most <a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/7o3y2do' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>Published in the Business:Careers-Employment</a> Category (60 days) </p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></div><div style='text-align: left;'><a style='clear: left; float: left; ' href='http://tinyurl.com/7o3y2do' title='View more hot articles' target='_blank'><strong>View more hot articles...</strong></a></div></html>

Auto Selling As A Career

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Career Objectives

<html><div style='text-align: left;'><a href='http://tinyurl.com/888losh' title='View more hot articles' target='_blank'><img border="0" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2564/4133357503_e3af20b107_d.jpg" title="View more hot articles"/></a><div><div class='bd' id='entrycontent' style='WORD-WRAP: break-word'><p class='posted-by' id='postdate'><em>Posted on 4 September, 2011</em></p><div id='container_wrap'><div id='container'><div id='content'><div id='hubtitle'><h4>Career Objectives</h4><span title='hubscore'>60</span></div><div><div id='mod_1214688'><h2>Career Assessment Do's And Don'ts</h2><div id='txtd_1214688'><p>There are simple ways to achieve success by assessing your career:</p><p><a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/888losh' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>There are also some don'ts</a> when taking career assessments:</p><p>Don't neglect the possibility of a new career option offered by online assessments, especially if you have never considered it <a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/888losh' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>before.</a></p><p><strong>Don't </strong>rely completely on the free online assessments for self-discovery and guidance. For further guidance, you should meet with a career counselor, so that they can guide you professionally. Compare the assessment results of the online tests and the ones conducted by the career counselor to come to a conclusion. If you are unable to interpret or understand the results, it is better to ask the counselor to interpret the assessments.</p><p>Career assessment tools are different for different categories.</p><p>1. For Teens And Adults: The assessment tests are designed to help them select special study and also guide them towards a career <a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/888losh' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>of their choice and</a> interest.</p><p>2. <strong>For Established Job Seekers</strong>: The career guidance offered helps to increase their understanding of themselves and their likes and dislikes. This assessment test provides them with career guidance and the jobs that match their preferences.</p><p><a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/888losh' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>Career assessment depends on the</a> effective use of the assessment tools available. Assessments can help a new grad choose a particular subject to major in and a professional to consider more career options. Assessments can also help a mid-career professional to focus on their career goals. Students should take advantage of available assessments regularly, as their interests and skills keep changing.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style='text-align: left;'><a style='clear: left; float: left; ' href='http://tinyurl.com/888losh' title='View more hot articles' target='_blank'><strong>View more hot articles...</strong></a></div></html>

Career Objectives

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Career Development Using Online Education

<html><div style='text-align: left;'><a href='http://tinyurl.com/7g3jdvp' title='View more hot articles' target='_blank'><img border="0" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3033/3011925045_d48c5a8b06_d.jpg" title="View more hot articles"/></a><div><div class='bd' id='entrycontent' style='WORD-WRAP: break-word'><p class='posted-by' id='postdate'>Posted on 4 September, <a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/7g3jdvp' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>2011</a></p><table cellpadding='0' cellspacing='0' style='BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; xxx: 100%'><tbody><tr><td xxx='100%' valign='top'><div><table xxx='95%' align='center' cellpadding='0' cellspacing='0' border='0'><tbody><tr><td align='left' valign='top'><h4 style='MARGIN: 15px 0px 0px'>Career Development Using Online Education</h4><div style='MARGIN: 0px 0px 15px'/></td></tr></tbody></table><div><div id='body'><p>One of the biggest difficulties that is faced by people who are seeking career development is that it is difficult to find the time to balance advancement with their everyday career responsibilities. Luckily, many career oriented people can now find time for career advancement using online education to further their career skills while working during the day. This makes the balance between your career and the acquisition of further career skills much easier to strike up, because you can work when you need to, and go through job development courses through online education in your spare time. By making it possible to achieve career promotion using online education, success oriented people can now learn new career skills and further their career capabilities without causing their normal work to suffer. If you are serious about furthering your career, career development using online education is a wise path to take. Here is more information about the benefits of job development using online education as a foundation.</p><p>The purpose of career development using online education is to give you the training that you need <a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/7g3jdvp' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>over the internet in</a> order to meet the needs of your job or a future career that you hope to become a part of in the future. Most employment development services include full training and full testing for individuals that want to develop their job into something more. Some of the skill sets that are covered when seeking career advancement using online education include safety skills and industrial based technologies, computers, internet and information technologies, management and leadership skills and small business operation skills, professional development and personal development, though there are many other skills that can be developed in the realm of job advancement using online education.</p><p>What makes the idea of career development using online education so useful is that career oriented people can develop their careers outside of work and do not need to sacrifice time or focus at work to gain new employment skills. Rather than having to leave your job to seek a new skill set, you can develop <a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/7g3jdvp' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>the career skill set that you</a> need over the internet, in the comfort of your own home and best of all, on your own personal schedule, which means that you can work days and study at night, or work nights and study during the day, and everything is on your own time and at your own convenience, which means that you will be able to benefit exponentially from what the employment development courses and training have to offer you.</p><p>Sometimes employment advancement using online classes means visiting a specific public computer lab, while other times it simply means <a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/7g3jdvp' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>logging in from home. Different</a> programs have different requirements, but the same focus is always there: Career development using online classes is designed to let people further their careers by developing new career skill sets over the internet, which is one of the best ways to create job security, especially in these uncertain economic times.</p></div></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></div><div style='text-align: left;'><a style='clear: left; float: left; ' href='http://tinyurl.com/7g3jdvp' title='View more hot articles' target='_blank'><strong>View more hot articles...</strong></a></div></html>

Career Development Using Online Education

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Career Tips

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Career Tips

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Leadership Skills - Their Role In Career Development

<html><div style='text-align: left;'><a href='http://tinyurl.com/86gkqqc' title='View more hot articles' target='_blank'><img border="0" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4052/4280698894_fb3c7e3789_d.jpg" title="View more hot articles"/></a><div><div class='bd' id='entrycontent' style='WORD-WRAP: break-word'><p class='posted-by' id='postdate'>Posted <a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/86gkqqc' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>on 4 July, 2011</a></p><table cellpadding='0' cellspacing='0' style='BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; xxx: 100%'><tbody><tr><td xxx='100%' valign='top'><div><table xxx='95%' align='center' cellpadding='0' cellspacing='0' border='0'><tbody><tr><td align='left' valign='top'><h4 style='MARGIN: 15px 0px 0px'>Leadership Skills - Their Role in Career Development</h4><div style='MARGIN: 0px 0px 15px'/></td></tr></tbody></table><div><div id='body'><p>Leadership skills remain the most important skills in career development. Research has shown that learning leadership skills is particularly helpful for career planning especially now than organizations, firms <a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/86gkqqc' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>and companies are promoting</a> people into positions that require more responsibilities. Since companies no longer seek employees who are looking forward to learning on the job, it has become important for individuals to develop leadership skills earlier in order to have successful careers.</p><p>One major role played by such skills in career development is that they help reduce complacency. <a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/86gkqqc' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>Research has shown that if</a> managers and heads of department are placed in jobs without advancing their skill, they tend to become complacent in their work environments. This leads to sub standard use of the skills that they already possess.</p><p>Leadership skills are important in career development as they help create responsiveness to varying circumstances at the work place. This is because the skills equip employees with various mechanisms of responding to challenges that may arise in the course of their careers.</p><p>It is true that managers including section leaders, deputy and assistant managers together with managers are accountable for the output of their employees or those under their supervision. This is where these skills come in handy be equipping them with skills to enable them know how to allocate work, assess the employees, coach those under their care and also offer counseling whenever necessary.</p><p>Leadership skills help leaders to influence other employees or people under their care. This leads to more adequate process improvement skills that can be learned through programs such as Leadership- Core Advanced programs.</p><p>The other role played <a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/86gkqqc' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>by leadership skills is</a> that they help managers and other leaders understand external operating conditions in their departments. They also help in improvement of the business process in an organization, firm or company.</p><p>Leadership skills help managers understand business models through a variety of business processes. In addition, they help leaders understand the impact of external market forces and the effect of branding communications that are crucial in businesses and careers. The skills are also essential in ensuing that the standards of work in work places are upheld or even improved on a daily basis.</p></div></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></div><div style='text-align: left;'><a style='clear: left; float: left; ' href='http://tinyurl.com/86gkqqc' title='View more hot articles' target='_blank'><strong>View more hot articles...</strong></a></div></html>

Leadership Skills - Their Role In Career Development

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<html><div style='text-align: left;'><a href='http://tinyurl.com/7dzedav' title='View more hot articles' target='_blank'><img border="0" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2737/4306173608_e0e4b2f258_d.jpg" title="View more hot articles"/></a><div><div class='bd' id='entrycontent' style='WORD-WRAP: break-word'><p class='posted-by' id='postdate'><em>Posted on 3 September, 2011</em></p><table cellpadding='0' cellspacing='0' style='BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; xxx: 100%'><tbody><tr><td xxx='100%' valign='top'><div><table xxx='95%' align='center' cellpadding='0' cellspacing='0' border='0'><tbody><tr><td align='left' valign='top'><h4 style='MARGIN: 15px 0px 0px'>Career Training</h4><div style='MARGIN: 0px 0px 15px'>Charles Fuchs <div id='extendbio' style='BORDER-BOTTOM: #c0c0c0 2px solid; POSITION: absolute; BORDER-LEFT: #c0c0c0 2px solid; PADDING-BOTTOM: 5px; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #fff; MARGIN: 0px auto auto 100px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px; PADDING-RIGHT: 5px; DISPLAY: none; BORDER-TOP: #c0c0c0 2px solid; BORDER-RIGHT: #c0c0c0 2px solid; PADDING-TOP: 5px; xxx: 400px'><strong>Charles Fuchs</strong> Level: Platinum Hi, I'm Charles Fuchs, a professional Internet and network marketer specialist. We would like to welcome you to our home based business website. I am ... </div></div></td></tr></tbody></table><div><div id='body'><p>Many people desire to move on in their career, tired of going from job to job seeing no advancement, but they do not know how to gain the skills they need to move on. Climbing the career ladder may mean getting career training in order to advance your career and move into management or into a completely new <a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/7dzedav' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>career.</a> Yet knowing what type of career training and where to find good career training can help you on your desire to move on in your <a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/7dzedav' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>career.</a></p><p>As you decide to do something different with your career, you need to take a close look at what you would like to do differently. Knowing what you want to do with your career will help you determine what type of career training you will need. For instance, if you are looking at wanting career training to get a promotion, it may take on a very different path than if you want to get career training to get a new job.</p><p>Once you know what path you would like your career to take, you can then begin to look at what type of career training you will need to take yourself in your new direction. In cases where you are looking for a promotion or a new job <a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/7dzedav' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>in the same field,</a> you may just need to attend some career training classes or symposiums. These types of trainings may only take a day or even just a few weeks. In some cases, you can even complete your training online.</p><p>However, some promotions and often complete career changes will require significantly more career training. For instance, you may be working in a job that requires a bachelors degree, but you want to change to a job that requires a masters. In other cases, you may have to learn skills that require certifications that could take up to two to three years to earn. If you have your heart set on one of these careers, the time you would devote to this career training will also help you determine if this career change is for you.</p><p>Knowing where you can gain career training will depend on what you are thinking about doing for a living. If you are considering getting a degree for your career training, you have the option of attending a traditional college or getting your degree online. Even career training that only requires certification in a specific area can often be gotten through the internet. Other types of career training can be found through your current employer or community career center. Some local colleges offer resources for career training that may be related to what you want to do for a living. These resources are often free.</p><p>Career training <a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/7dzedav' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>can sometimes cost money, and especially</a> degrees can cost significantly. There are a number of resources out there that can help you gain the career training you need if you cannot afford it. There are scholarship websites to help you get the degree you want, and there are state programs available to help you pay for other types of career training.</p><p>Read <a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/7dzedav' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>the rest of the article</a> here: .</p></div></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></div><div style='text-align: left;'><a style='clear: left; float: left; ' href='http://tinyurl.com/7dzedav' title='View more hot articles' target='_blank'><strong>View more hot articles...</strong></a></div></html>

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<html><div style='text-align: left;'><a href='http://tinyurl.com/7jg4zkm' title='View more hot articles' target='_blank'><img border="0" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3262/3240036406_d925aca004_d.jpg" title="View more hot articles"/></a><div><div class='bd' id='entrycontent' style='WORD-WRAP: break-word'><p class='posted-by' id='postdate'><em>Posted on 3 September, 2011</em></p><div id='container'><div id='content'><h4>Work and Learn through an Apprenticeship</h4><p>If you like to work with your hands and your mind, you might want to consider an apprenticeship after high school. More than 850 occupations can be learned <a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/7jg4zkm' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>on the job through</a> an apprenticeship.</p><p>An apprenticeship prepares you for a career through <a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/7jg4zkm' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>a structured program of</a> on-the-job learning with classroom instruction, while you work and earn a salary. The programs can last from one to six years and you can choose careers in areas such as telecommunications, health care, computing, business support and the arts. The most common apprenticeships are in construction and manufacturing.</p><p>Most apprenticeships are registered through the U.S. Department of Labor, ensuring the program meets government standards for fairness, safety and training. If you complete a registered program, you will receive a <a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/7jg4zkm' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>certificate from the U.S. Department of</a> Labor which proves your qualifications for the career. Also, classroom instruction often can be used to earn a license, certification or degree.</p><p>Following are the top 10 occupations offering apprenticeships that expect <a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/7jg4zkm' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>to have the most</a> job openings for new workers (2000-2010):</p><p>For more information on apprenticeships, visit with your counselor. You also can call America's Workforce Network toll-free at (877) US2-JOBS. (872-5672) Operators can help you find career counselors and apprenticeship programs in your area.</p></div></div></div></div></div><div style='text-align: left;'><a style='clear: left; float: left; ' href='http://tinyurl.com/7jg4zkm' title='View more hot articles' target='_blank'><strong>View more hot articles...</strong></a></div></html>

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Career Planning : University Parent.

<html><div style='text-align: left;'><a href='http://tinyurl.com/83defq3' title='View more hot articles' target='_blank'><img border="0" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2737/4306173608_e0e4b2f258_d.jpg" title="View more hot articles"/></a><div><div class='bd' id='entrycontent' style='WORD-WRAP: break-word'><p class='posted-by' id='postdate'>Posted <a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/83defq3' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>on 1 November, 2011</a></p><table xxx='760' cellpadding='0' cellspacing='0' border='0'><tbody><tr><td xxx='449' valign='top'><table xxx='449' cellpadding='10'><tbody><tr><td xxx='100%' valign='top'><span>Career Planning</span><span>Career Planning Tips</span><p>Parents' Guide to <a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/83defq3' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>Career Planning?General information on the career</a> selection and development process, plus tips on how parents can help. Download this career guide presentation with helpful resources:</p><span>Employment and Career Resources</span><span>The Career Services website provides links to on- and off-campus job postings as well as to career planning resources. Some specific links related to career planning include the following:</span> The has information and activities to help parents, guardians and mentors of young people understand the changing worlds of education and work. The guide assists parents in taking an active role in their child's career exploration, the career development process and understand the realities of today's labor market. The U.S. Department of Labor has developed to describe the training and education for various careers, what workers do on the job, working conditions, earnings, and expected job prospects in the future. <b>Career Development Opportunities for Parents</b> Parents who are assessing their own careers can find assistance through the Career and Lifework Center at the University of Minnesota.<span>Past Articles of Interest</span>Career planning: A parent's guide?Winter 2007Embracing 'happenstance' in the career planning process?Winter 2007GoldPASS to opportunities?Spring 2006 A new tool to aid in job, internship, and volunteer opportunity searches.A guide to career planning services at the U?Spring 2006Career planning through the college years?Fall 2003 A year-by-year breakdown for career planning including resources to help choose a career.A timeline for career planning?Winter 2003 Career planning and preparation is a four-year process. Students should be examining career options as first- and second-year students, and fine-tuning their career plans as juniors and seniors. Resources for parents' careers, too?Winter 2003 The University of Minnesota Career and Lifework Center (CLC), open to the public, serves adults in life-work transitions.New center for health careers?Winter 2003 Current and prospective undergraduates interested in careers in the health professions have a new resource this year?the Health Careers Center.Parents' guide to University career services?Winter 2003 When it comes to career planning, students start out at different points.University workshop dispels myths, breaks career selection process down to its parts?Spring 2000 Some of the myths that students believe about choosing a career can cause high anxiety, said Jennifer Engler of University Counseling & Consulting Services (UCCS).</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table xxx='760' cellpadding='0' cellspacing='0' border='0'><tbody><tr><td xxx='760'><table xxx='760' cellpadding='0' cellspacing='7' border='0'><tbody><tr><td valign='bottom'><em>The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.</em></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></div><div style='text-align: left;'><a style='clear: left; float: left; ' href='http://tinyurl.com/83defq3' title='View more hot articles' target='_blank'><strong>View more hot articles...</strong></a></div></html>

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<html><div style='text-align: left;'><a href='http://tinyurl.com/734pkl2' title='View more hot articles' target='_blank'><img border="0" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2737/4306173608_e0e4b2f258_d.jpg" title="View more hot articles"/></a><div><div class='bd' id='entrycontent' style='WORD-WRAP: break-word'><p class='posted-by' id='postdate'>Posted on 7 August, <a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/734pkl2' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>2011</a></p><div id='main-home'><div id='focus'><div id='home-left'><h4>Career Planning</h4><p>Career Planning refers to the process of finding a suitable job based on your interest, personality, skill set etc., choosing an educational program, changing jobs within your industry or to a different one and also that helps you to climb the success ladder in your current job. A proper Career Planning can reward one to excel in their field, achieve their aims, and grab the lucrative/ secured jobs including the <a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/734pkl2' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>higher positions!</a></p></div></div><div id='students'><h2>Career Planning for Students</h2><p>Students need to have a proper Career Planning which would benefit them through out their life. Students can take a decision during Pre-College or High School level. Students should choose a career that matches their passion, talent and ability. Read more</p></div><div id='teachers'><h2>Teachers role in Career Planning</h2><p>Teachers play an active role in forming a strong foundation for students as far as education is concerned. They have to encourage the young talents and help them to enhance their skills. An Interactive and practical learning session would mould the minds of students to better understand the subjects. Read More</p></div><div id='parents'><h2>Parents Role in Career Planning</h2><p>Parents play an influential role in their children's career plan. They realize their children's talents, skill set and interests. They can help them to pursue an educational course suitable to their interest which would help them to take a rewarding career. Read More</p></div><div id='resources'><h2>Career Resources</h2><p>Find other websites that offer useful information on career, education, jobs, interviews etc. If you are webmaster of career related site and think your site can be <a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/734pkl2' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>of interest to our site's</a> visitors feel free to send your site's url. Read More</p></div></div><div id='footer'><p>Career Planning Career Plan Web for Career Planning | Interview Tips | Job Search | Career Development | Career <a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/734pkl2' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>ResourcesPrivacy Policy</a></p></div></div></div></div><div style='text-align: left;'><a style='clear: left; float: left; ' href='http://tinyurl.com/734pkl2' title='View more hot articles' target='_blank'><strong>View more hot articles...</strong></a></div></html>

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Networking Tips - Career Development Office - Kenyon College

<html><div style='text-align: left;'><a href='http://tinyurl.com/6pffoj2' title='View more hot articles' target='_blank'><img border="0" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3557/3371571626_587a050c2c_d.jpg" title="View more hot articles"/></a><div><div class='bd' id='entrycontent' style='WORD-WRAP: break-word'><p class='posted-by' id='postdate'><em>Posted on 6 November, 2011</em></p><div id='container'><div xmlns:atom='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' id='search'><form action='http://www1.kenyon.edu/directories/searchsort.phtml' method='post'><fieldset><div id='options'><label for='search_web'>Kenyon.edu</label><label for='search_people'>People</label></div></fieldset></form></div><div id='content'><div id='bodytext'><h2>Networking Tips</h2><p>Networking is the single most effective job search strategy. Yet, the primary purpose of networking is to gather information, advice, and referrals that may ultimately lead to interviews and employment offers. Thus, <a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/6pffoj2' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>how you approach the process is</a> very important.</p><p>Approximately 70% of all available positions are never advertised. That is why it is called the "hidden job market." Networking is the best way to uncover this hidden <a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/6pffoj2' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>market. Most employers prefer</a> informal and personal methods of identifying employees. Networking does not eliminate the need to use other job search strategies, but it typically provides helpful referrals from approximately 60% of your contacts.</p><h5>Getting Started</h5><p><strong>Develop a list of potential contacts</strong> in your field of interest who can cover a range of experiences and viewpoints. Some useful sources for identifying contacts are: Kenyon Career Network (KCN), LinkedIn, your parents, your friends, your parents' friends, your friends' parents, your professors, your neighbors, relatives, professional associations, newspaper and magazine articles, former employers, and social networking sites (though be cautious about your own profiles and what information is available to view by the public). Kenyon Alumni/ae can also use the Kenyon Alumni Association Online Directory.</p><h5>Arranging the Contact or Informational Interview</h5><p>Now that you have a list of potential contacts you want to contact them by e-mail for information or to request an informational interview by phone or in person. Writing first can be helpful to allow them time to anticipate your call and think of information that might be helpful to you. Make it clear that you are asking for information. Allow the volunteer to offer different levels of help at their discretion, perhaps based on their years of experience, influence in the organization or field. In many cases, it also depends heavily on the first impression you make, so conduct research in advance and have <a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/6pffoj2' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>some thoughtful questions to ask. (See</a> samples below.)</p><p>If you setup a meeting by telephone, prepare a brief script saying who you are, who referred you (if appropriate), why you are calling and when you would like to meet. When writing, mention the name of the person who referred you (or other source -- e.g., the KCN, newspaper article, information gathered from company research) early in the letter. Specify when you will call (usually within one week of your letter or e-mail). If a physical visit is not possible, your initial call might be to arrange a phone appointment time for a discussion. Remember, <strong>a face-to-face meeting is always preferable.</strong></p><p>If you provide a resume with your letter, make sure to note that it is for background information only. That way, it doesn't impose any expectations on them, but does allow <a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/6pffoj2' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>them the discretion to pass it</a> along to other individuals, if they choose.</p><h5>Preparing for the Informational Interview</h5><p>Thorough preparation is the key to a successful informational interview, both to gain the information you want and to make a favorable impression. Research the contact's career field, industry, and organization in order to prepare informed questions. People will feel more comfortable in referring you to other professionals when you demonstrate your own commitment to professionalism in networking. Those who "wing it" will unknowingly close some doors for themselves.</p><p><strong>Meeting with Volunteers</strong> Here are a few tips to help in contacting and building a rapport with KCN participants:</p></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style='text-align: left;'><a style='clear: left; float: left; ' href='http://tinyurl.com/6pffoj2' title='View more hot articles' target='_blank'><strong>View more hot articles...</strong></a></div></html>

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Career Change After 50!

<html><div style='text-align: left;'><a href='http://tinyurl.com/6qh4dnh' title='View more hot articles' target='_blank'><img border="0" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4022/4288857080_37806d9ebd_d.jpg" title="View more hot articles"/></a><div><div class='bd' id='entrycontent' style='WORD-WRAP: break-word'><p class='posted-by' id='postdate'><em>Posted on 6 November, 2011</em></p><table cellpadding='0' cellspacing='0' style='BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; xxx: 100%'><tbody><tr><td xxx='100%' valign='top'><div><table xxx='95%' align='center' cellpadding='0' cellspacing='0' border='0'><tbody><tr><td align='left' valign='top'><h4 style='MARGIN: 15px 0px 0px'>Career Change after 50!</h4><div style='MARGIN: 0px 0px 15px'>John Groth <div id='extendbio' style='BORDER-BOTTOM: #c0c0c0 2px solid; POSITION: absolute; BORDER-LEFT: #c0c0c0 2px solid; PADDING-BOTTOM: 5px; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #fff; MARGIN: 0px auto auto 100px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px; PADDING-RIGHT: 5px; DISPLAY: none; BORDER-TOP: #c0c0c0 2px solid; BORDER-RIGHT: #c0c0c0 2px solid; PADDING-TOP: 5px; xxx: 400px'><strong>John Groth</strong> Level: Platinum Changed careers seven times, sometime good results sometimes not. Founded Careers After 50 to assist the midlife career changer and job hunter. Also writes about ... </div></div></td></tr></tbody></table><div><div id='body'><p>Career and job change after age 50: some tips to consider.</p><p>Changing a career at any age has its own <a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/6qh4dnh' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>challenges. Making a career change after</a> age 50 presents a series of tests, which if done right, could bring significant rewards.</p><p>Throughout your working career, and by age 50, you may have changed careers several times so this time you want to do it right. There are a number of questions you have to ask yourself in order to get on the right track.</p><p>Are you looking to change careers because of physical problems? Maybe the stress of the current career and job are getting you down. Looking for something that is closer to your area of interest or in a more relaxed atmosphere?</p><p>First, list your interests and skills. What situations or challenges were you faced with? What actions did you take? What sort of results did you achieve? Be as specific as possible in writing out your achievements. Now what skills were required to achieve these results? Working with a team, managing and supervising others, setting and managing a budget, completing a project are all activities that could be on your list.</p><p>In any career change after age 50 you will be bringing a variety of skills to your new career. After researching the new career you will find overlap in a number of areas when you compare both careers. Be sure to highlight this overlap in drafting your resume.</p><p>If at first look you do not think you have the required skills for the new career, it would be productive to find someone currently working in the new career field and call them for a short interview. Either on the phone or in person you can inquire about the necessary skills to do the new job, challenges presented or how your work <a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/6qh4dnh' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>experience fits the new</a> career.</p><p>You may find that some training is required <a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/6qh4dnh' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>to qualify for the new</a> career. Training can take many forms. Starting with self-study, to formal classroom to the internet all are valuable sources of training to help you jump-start your entry into this new career area.</p><p>Many employers view maturity in an applicant as a positive factor in hiring. An applicant over 50 can provide them with a dependable worker with a lifetime of practical experience. Work experience that can be a valuable asset to a likely employer.</p><p>Even in a new career field, bringing many transferable skills, a high degree of motivation and enthusiasm all translate into a successful career change after age 50. The key is to demonstrate that even after age 50 that you have the skills and abilities <a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/6qh4dnh' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>to be productive for many years</a> to come.</p></div></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></div><div style='text-align: left;'><a style='clear: left; float: left; ' href='http://tinyurl.com/6qh4dnh' title='View more hot articles' target='_blank'><strong>View more hot articles...</strong></a></div></html>

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Posted on 6 November, 2011 Career Change after 50! John Groth John Groth Level: Platinum Changed careers seven times, sometime good results...

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<html><div style='text-align: left;'><a href='http://tinyurl.com/6luj5gh' title='View more hot articles' target='_blank'><img border="0" src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/116/306163411_31ac1044ec_d.jpg" title="View more hot articles"/></a><div><div class='bd' id='entrycontent' style='WORD-WRAP: break-word'><p class='posted-by' id='postdate'>Posted on <a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/6luj5gh' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>6 November, 2011</a></p><table cellpadding='0' cellspacing='0' style='BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; xxx: 100%'><tbody><tr><td xxx='100%' valign='top'><div><table xxx='95%' align='center' cellpadding='0' cellspacing='0' border='0'><tbody><tr><td align='left' valign='top'><h4 style='MARGIN: 15px 0px 0px'>Career Guidance For Mid Career Professionals</h4><div style='MARGIN: 0px 0px 15px'/></td></tr></tbody></table><div><div id='body'><p>Midpros or Mid Career professionals are a distinctive segment of employees, constituting an important section of management, with over 8 years of work experience, in the middle of their working lives, the prime period.</p><p>Need For Analysis</p><p>A midpro needs to examine the level he/ she has reached, in his/ her function as well as organization. This could often fall short of what a rising star performer would have achieved in the same time span, in any prominent company, similar to the one the midpro is in.</p><p>Compare Initial Promise And Final Achievement</p><p>To assess a midpro's level of achievement objectively, one has to take into account the promise the midpro displayed when he/ she began working. Also, you need to ask what promise the midpro affords now, if given the right working atmosphere, moral support, and organizational assistance.</p><p>Stagnation</p><p>This article concerns midpros who are stuck in dead end jobs, and stagnating for a period of time, without any scope for lateral or vertical progress within their company. Also, these midpros are typically reluctant to admit to themselves that their desires are not being met in their present position. Their job development has reached a plateau, and they are stuck at a lower salary scale than they merit.</p><p><a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/6luj5gh' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>Employer Dissatisfaction</a></p><p>The company that employs midpros could be stuck in its own way. It probably has to bear with a demoralized person it has invested in. The midpro is no longer performing to potential; yet, the employer cannot get rid of him/ her. Thus, both the employer and the employee are at sea, and need someone to rescue them from the situation.</p><p>Need To Measure Skills And Job Satisfaction</p><p>First of all, midpros need to learn, either by themselves or by taking help from others, to list their capabilities and functional expertise, and use the list to define their skill sets. This will in turn help midpros to decide how they view their career path so far. They also need to measure how much job satisfaction they have currently, and how much they want to have from a job they consider as ideal for them.</p><p>Need To Get Ready For Job Change</p><p>To help them achieve this, midpros need to be counselled and/or guided, to upgrade/ expand their skill set, so that they areable to aim for a change of job, or a shift in career. Such a move would give new lease of life to their currently stagnating career.</p><p>Interacting <a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/6luj5gh' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>With Peers</a></p><p>Also, midpros need to interact with peers - that would make them aware that some of their fellow professionals are also in similar situations as theirs. Also, they may learn more about how others in a similar situation handle their problems.</p><p>Seeking Career Consultation</p><p>Midpros need to use the services of a career consultant. The consultant must go beyond just finding a match between the midpros' skill sets and job specifications of companies. Apart from finding a perfect professional and personal match in the company that employs him or her, the midpro must be able to clearly see a desired career path in that company.</p><p>Need For Balance Between <a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/6luj5gh' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>Career And Home</a></p><p>As he/ she pursues his chosen career, the midpro needs to balance his/ her professional and personal life, ensuring quality time to both. This will allow him/ her to stay energized to perform to potential, and achieve his/ her desired career goals as well as a happy life with his/ her family members.</p></div></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></div><div style='text-align: left;'><a style='clear: left; float: left; ' href='http://tinyurl.com/6luj5gh' title='View more hot articles' target='_blank'><strong>View more hot articles...</strong></a></div></html>

Reach Your Goals - Easy To Do Career Development And Life Planning Tips

Posted on 6 November, 2011 Career Guidance For Mid Career Professionals Midpros or Mid Career professionals are a distinctive segment of emp...

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How To Write A Strategic Career Branding Plan In 10 Steps

<html><div style='text-align: left;'><a href='http://tinyurl.com/6oq2nyx' title='View more hot articles' target='_blank'><img border="0" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4022/4288857080_37806d9ebd_d.jpg" title="View more hot articles"/></a><div><div class='bd' id='entrycontent' style='WORD-WRAP: break-word'><p class='posted-by' id='postdate'><em>Posted on 3 October, 2011</em></p><table cellpadding='0' cellspacing='0' style='BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; xxx: 100%'><tbody><tr><td xxx='100%' valign='top'><div><table xxx='95%' align='center' cellpadding='0' cellspacing='0' border='0'><tbody><tr><td align='left' valign='top'><h4 style='MARGIN: 15px 0px 0px'>How to Write a Strategic Career Branding Plan in 10 Steps</h4><div style='MARGIN: 0px 0px 15px'>Mark Montoya <div id='extendbio' style='BORDER-BOTTOM: #c0c0c0 2px solid; POSITION: absolute; BORDER-LEFT: #c0c0c0 2px solid; PADDING-BOTTOM: 5px; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #fff; MARGIN: 0px auto auto 100px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px; PADDING-RIGHT: 5px; DISPLAY: none; BORDER-TOP: #c0c0c0 2px solid; BORDER-RIGHT: #c0c0c0 2px solid; PADDING-TOP: 5px; xxx: 400px'><strong>Mark Montoya</strong> Level: Basic About Mark Montoya The two operative phrases that have governed life since college have been "Leader of self and others" and "I hate traffic!" I ... </div></div></td></tr></tbody></table><div><div id='body'><p>A comprehensive strategic branding plan is typically a job for a professional. <a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/6oq2nyx' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>However, you can develop a</a> basic branding plan that will aid you in your job search (and save you time and money in the process) by including these 10 components:</p><p>1. Goals - What are the goals for your applications/career goals one month out, a year out, two years out and five years out? Include monetary and personal objectives, such as more time for recreation. 2. Current Situation - How much is your monthly budget? What is your income? What are you spending on getting your next job/career? Assess where you are today. 3. Target Market - To whom should you be applying? Who will give you the best ratio of time spent to time/money made? 4. Competition - Who's your main competition? How are they branded? What are they doing that's working or not working? 5. Challenges - What challenges do you have to overcome to reach your goals? Do you need more education? 6. Position - How can you position yourself to be unique, and to be perceived as offering great value? 7. Specialization - In what should you specialize? 8. Strategy - What big-picture method will you use to build your career pitch, such as focusing only on technology? 9. Tactics - Which tools will you use to enact your strategy, from resumes to business cards to a website? 10. Needs - What will you need to get your plan rolling, such as a career coach or a resume service?</p><p>If you're stuck - <a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/6oq2nyx' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>get professional help!</a></p><p>Never let your career sit on shelf longer than it has to - it means thousands of dollars every month in missed income that you should be making! So if you're not getting <a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/6oq2nyx' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>results, then get help. Invest</a> a couple hundred dollars in some professional advice wherever you need it -</p><p>- A Professional resume writer, or - An interview coach, or - Or a career coach</p><p>Great companies are ALWAYS looking to hire great talent - and that means you! <a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/6oq2nyx' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>So, if you're serious about</a> getting into a new career, then follow these five tips, power up your confidence, and believe in yourself! You'll significantly increase your chances of getting hired, and decrease the time it takes you to move into your new job!</p></div></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></div><div style='text-align: left;'><a style='clear: left; float: left; ' href='http://tinyurl.com/6oq2nyx' title='View more hot articles' target='_blank'><strong>View more hot articles...</strong></a></div></html>

How To Write A Strategic Career Branding Plan In 10 Steps

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Career Planning Or Career Change - Four Critical Actions To Overall Career Success!

<html><div style='text-align: left;'><a href='http://tinyurl.com/7yxcmtb' title='View more hot articles' target='_blank'><img border="0" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4089/5030685183_e7e7b144e8_d.jpg" title="View more hot articles"/></a><div><div class='bd' id='entrycontent' style='WORD-WRAP: break-word'><p class='posted-by' id='postdate'>Posted on 2 July, <a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/7yxcmtb' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>2011</a></p><table cellpadding='0' cellspacing='0' style='BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; xxx: 100%'><tbody><tr><td xxx='100%' valign='top'><div><table xxx='95%' align='center' cellpadding='0' cellspacing='0' border='0'><tbody><tr><td align='left' valign='top'><h4 style='MARGIN: 15px 0px 0px'>Career Planning or Career Change - Four Critical Actions to Overall Career Success!</h4><div style='MARGIN: 0px 0px 15px'>John Groth <div id='extendbio' style='BORDER-BOTTOM: #c0c0c0 2px solid; POSITION: absolute; BORDER-LEFT: #c0c0c0 2px solid; PADDING-BOTTOM: 5px; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #fff; MARGIN: 0px auto auto 100px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px; PADDING-RIGHT: 5px; DISPLAY: none; BORDER-TOP: #c0c0c0 2px solid; BORDER-RIGHT: #c0c0c0 2px solid; PADDING-TOP: 5px; xxx: 400px'><strong>John Groth</strong> Level: Platinum Changed careers seven times, sometime good results sometimes not. Founded Careers After 50 to assist the midlife career changer and job hunter. Also writes about ... </div></div></td></tr></tbody></table><div><div id='body'><p>You've worked for an employer for a few years. But things just don't seem right. Maybe it's a new boss, or a new CEO but things aren't what they used to be. Your career seems to be going nowhere. For whatever reason, your job doesn't get you going in the morning, if fact, some mornings you dread going it to work.</p><p>But what now? You know you could do more. How do you jump start and keep your career sharp and fresh and your interest high? If you're looking to make a well planned job change or just want to build a fire under your uninspiring career path you need to study the following action change toolkit.</p><p>To make an effective change in your career or get back on the fast track you need to study <a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/7yxcmtb' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>the following four action building ideas.</a></p><p>1. <b>What is your career purpose?</b> What were you meant to do? Do the analysis and find out once and for all what you should be doing. Everyone possesses a calling or a unique purpose. Everyone is unique and this uniqueness will show itself in career we are meant to do. Connect the dots from you life purpose to your career. Start with thinking how and why you are in your current career. Is everything currently valid? If not, find out why.</p><p>2. Have you ever written you own career mission statement? If you have maybe it's time to <a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/7yxcmtb' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>take a careful review</a> of the mission statement. Rewrite if necessary. If you haven't written you career mission statement now would be a productive time to get it done. It can add focus, direction and a sense of purpose in you decisions regarding your career or career change.</p><p>3. <b>Do you have your career goals in writing?</b> If not now is the time to think them through and write them down. It is essential to set your short, intermediate and long term career goals. You want to be able to see and track your progress. For example, if you career goal is to read 120 books in the next five years, break it down and track it at two per month. If you don't track the goal by the month, it will do you not good trying to catch up in the last month and try to read 60 books.</p><p>4. <b>Motivating actions start with small steps.</b> Destructive habits don't show up overnight. A person's lack of physical fitness, for example, doesn't go from fit one day to unable to walk two miles the next. Rather it's the accumulation of daily, weekly and perhaps years of the lack of strenuous physical activity.</p><p>The same can be said for your career. You have the abilities to make daily small but significant changes in your purpose, determination and commitment. Over time, some as little as twenty-one days, your attitude and self-confidence will grow as these small improvements build and grow. This results in your motivation accelerating to make your <a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/7yxcmtb' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>career goals a reality.</a></p><p>Use these four career building ideas from your toolkit and you'll find success if you are looking to change careers or just want to get the excitement back into your current job. By studying, planning, setting goals and taking action you'll be well on the way to looking forward to going to work every morning.</p></div></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></div><div style='text-align: left;'><a style='clear: left; float: left; ' href='http://tinyurl.com/7yxcmtb' title='View more hot articles' target='_blank'><strong>View more hot articles...</strong></a></div></html>

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Career Advice Tips For Everyone

<div style="text-align: justify;"> Job hunting is a challenging task to everyone because the poor business environment has made even the well heeled companies start laying off their employees as others are closing shop. In order for you to get a job today, you have to keep working hard to get it. It starts with getting the right qualification; and once your papers are in order, you should then go for an internship in readiness for the challenging employment market.<br><br>Career advice is crucial to you and everyone who wants to get a chance in the ever shrinking job market. A slight mistake will cost you a great opportunity. The market is afloat with well-informed people and the employment standards are rising by the day. All these web sites are useful to make a student arrive at the correct decision without outside influence. Web sites are very good sources of an evaluative information that helps people to find best careers with their own interest, personality. There are lots of companies that require direct representatives & it is one good method to make money. The academic papers are just a tip of the iceberg. There are a lot more that you should do to get to an interview. You are supposed to put everything you have done on paper. This is known as making a resume. The modern market can be faced without this vital document. You should try your best to keep well updated and always within your reach.</div>

Career Advice Tips For Everyone

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Sales Career Advice - How to Deal With Objections

<div style="text-align: justify;"> Regardless of the length of your sales career, you always have to face objections. You really cannot expect that 100% of the potential clients that you talk with will say yes to your sales pitch. In fact, even salesmen who are giving away free items for promotional purposes still encounter objections as well. The key to handling objections is to know that it can actually be considered as a sign of a potential sale. All you need to do is to persist without being obnoxious. One of the problems of most sales people is that they tend to be rude and too pushy even when possible clients are already yelling a big no.<br><br>One piece of sales career advice that you need to remember is that people are interested in empathy. If you are one insensitive sales person, then you will surely find doors being slammed in front you or phones being slammed down, even while you are still talking. So, the first thing that you need to say, if you hear a potential client telling you that she is not interested is to tell her that you understand how she feels. Being gracious and thankful even after receiving an objection will catch your client off guard. This is something that they will not expect.</div>

Sales Career Advice - How to Deal With Objections

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Newsweek Article on Job Outlook for New Grads

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjznaUDP738KCoJBQ17b4dq8R-dQ1jlD5wmpTfmNiiPtdYKYRFCOxyODKLrVmpe3MjaRGzStHBMkeIWGv2Mx12PrsdB8EtYR_AClPAJSttkKuE-8r0V-H8QegT1AUCbKVweVP8r4iAz8Mak/s1600/Career+Advice.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="237" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjznaUDP738KCoJBQ17b4dq8R-dQ1jlD5wmpTfmNiiPtdYKYRFCOxyODKLrVmpe3MjaRGzStHBMkeIWGv2Mx12PrsdB8EtYR_AClPAJSttkKuE-8r0V-H8QegT1AUCbKVweVP8r4iAz8Mak/s320/Career+Advice.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><a href="http://money.usnews.com/money/careers/articles/2011/10/07/job-outlook-improving-for-class-of-2012">Here</a> is the link to a great Newsweek Article about a brighter outlook for 2012 graduates. <br /><br />If this doesn't give you any good ideas for your future employment, then stop by EllenEnsher.com for some great <a href="http://ellenensher.com/">career advice</a>!

Newsweek Article on Job Outlook for New Grads

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Good Career Advice

<div style="text-align: justify;"> A career is something which we pursue for more than two thirds of our life and the right career choice could make a whole lot of difference to the quality of life one leads. A successful career not only pays well but is accompanied with satisfaction and happiness.<br><br>Life is a one time journey and one needs to take the steps carefully because a journey very much depends on the path taken. A career decision is not tough but needs thorough studying and the next paragraph just states the factors involved in the choice of career. A career has to be chosen after proper assessment of ones strengths, aptitude, interests, passions and hobbies. One may have a lot of interests but then an aptitude in the same leads to success in the career. Making the hobby/passion a career would mean continuous satisfaction levels derived through work itself. We work for more than eight hours a day and since that is almost a third of the day we need to enjoy it as well. Most of the times career choices are taken dude to parental or peer pressure which should be avoided, what may be good for a certain individual may not suit the other individual at all. So career is a personal choice and not a cumulative decision of multiple people who may or may not be there during multiple problems one may face due to a career choice.</div>

Good Career Advice

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Career In Aerospace Engineering

<html><div style='text-align: left;'><a href='http://tinyurl.com/884z624' title='View more hot articles' target='_blank'><img border="0" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2035/2252311114_fd6f5799e9_d.jpg" title="View more hot articles"/></a><div><div class='bd' id='entrycontent' style='WORD-WRAP: break-word'><p class='posted-by' id='postdate'><em>Posted on 2 January, 2012</em></p><table cellpadding='0' cellspacing='0' style='BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; xxx: 100%'><tbody><tr><td xxx='100%' valign='top'><div><table xxx='95%' align='center' cellpadding='0' cellspacing='0' border='0'><tbody><tr><td align='left' valign='top'><h4 style='MARGIN: 15px 0px 0px'>Career in Aerospace Engineering</h4><div style='MARGIN: 0px 0px 15px'/></td></tr></tbody></table><div><div id='body'><p>The field of aerospace engineering offers <a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/884z624' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>diverse career possibilities for aspiring</a> engineers. The main job duty of these engineers is to design and supervise the entire procedure of developing a wide range of aircraft, missile and spacecraft. Owing to an array of vehicles including air-borne and earth-bound, these engineers can also choose to specialize in the testing, designing and development of a specific vehicle such as helicopters, rockets, passenger planes etc. To become an aerospace engineer, it is essential to know the job responsibilities of these professionals, how to get adequate educational qualification and the career prospects in this field.</p><p>Job ResponsibilitiesBroadly speaking, aerospace engineering can be categorized into aeronautical engineering and astronautical engineering. The former category involves designing, development and testing <a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/884z624' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>of a range of aircraft. On</a> the other hand, astronautical engineering includes designing and building spacecraft. However, a greater number of these engineers are employed in the aircraft industry. These professionals work both in private sector and with government agencies. Aerospace engineers are also employed with companies that are run by the government on a contractual basis. In addition, there are research and development companies, consulting firms and commercial airlines companies that employ these engineers.</p><p>While working on a design and development project, engineers work in close contact with multiple other experts and specialists associated with the project. Physicists and metallurgists are other professionals these engineers work closely with. Technically, aerospace engineers can specialize in a specific area of development. Some of these engineers specialize in guidance and control system. Some engineers choose to specialize in new framework design. Other key areas for specialization in this field of engineering include fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, propulsion, acoustics, celestial mechanics etc.</p><p>Educational Qualification & TrainingThe minimum education requirement to kick start a career as an aerospace engineer is a bachelor's degree in engineering. Time taken to complete the degree is from 4 to 5 years. There are several technical colleges that offer students to do an undergraduate major in aeronautical engineering, astronautical engineering or aerospace engineering. Besides having a bachelor's degree in engineering, candidates also need to fulfill some licensure requirements to start work as an aerospace engineer for the public. To obtain the license, candidates need to possess an <a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/884z624' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>engineering degree from an accredited institution,</a> four years of relevant working experience and pass the State Board Examination.</p><p>Annual SalarySalary of an aerospace engineer varies depending on their education, experience, work location and nature and size of the employer. According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary earned by these engineers in the year 2004 was $79,100. Those who hold a master's degree will earn a starting salary of around $62,930. <a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/884z624' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>Those who have a</a> doctoral degree in engineer receive a starting annual salary of $72,529.</p></div></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></div><div style='text-align: left;'><a style='clear: left; float: left; ' href='http://tinyurl.com/884z624' title='View more hot articles' target='_blank'><strong>View more hot articles...</strong></a></div></html>

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Columbus Blue Jackets Career Goal Scoring Leaders

<html><div style='text-align: left;'><a href='http://tinyurl.com/7uy7cvq' title='View more hot articles' target='_blank'><img border="0" src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/73/196583737_8810501d98_d.jpg" title="View more hot articles"/></a><div><div class='bd' id='entrycontent' style='WORD-WRAP: break-word'><p class='posted-by' id='postdate'><em>Posted on 6 September, 2011</em></p><div id='container_wrap'><div id='container'><div id='content'><div id='hubtitle'><h4>Columbus Blue Jackets Career Goal Scoring Leaders</h4><span title='hubscore'>61</span></div><div><div id='mod_6951907'><h2>Geoff Sanderson</h2></div><div id='mod_6951909'><table><tbody><tr><td>No Photo </td><td><div><b>Current Bid:</b> $13.99 </div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div><div id='mod_6951905'><div id='txtd_6951905'><p>The Columbus Blue Jackets <a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/7uy7cvq' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>have been an NHL franchise since</a> 2000, and even though the team has mostly struggled, they are a force in the league now and have one playoff appearance (2008-09) under their belt.? They also boast one of the league?s stars in Rick Nash.? Here is a short list of the Blue Jackets? all-time scoring leaders to date:</p><p><strong>Rick Nash (222)?</strong>Left wing Rick Nash has played his entire career so far in Columbus, since 2002.? It?s hard to believe as I write this in 2010 that Nash is still only 25 years old, but he entered the league at the age of 18.? Nash leads the Blue Jackets in goals all-time with 222, and he scored a career high 41 goals in 2003-04, which also led the NHL.? But Nash?s best season to date was probably 2008-09, when he scored 40 goals with 39 assists for a career best 79 total points.? </p><p>David Vyborny (113)?Right wing David Vyborny played his entire brief career in the NHL with Columbus, from 2000 to 2008.? Vyborny ranks second in franchise history with 113 goals in a Blue Jackets uniform, and his best season was arguably 2005-06.? That year, Vyborny scored a career high 22 goals, adding 43 <a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/7uy7cvq' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>assists for 65 total points</a> (also a career best).? Vyborny is currently playing professionally in his native Czechoslovakia.? </p><p>Geoff Sanderson (88)?Left Wing Geoff Sanderson played for the Blue Jackets briefly, from 2000 <a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/7uy7cvq' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>to 2004, but in that</a> short time racked up 88 goals, which ranks him third in team history.? Sanderson had his best overall season with the Hartford Whalers in 1992-93 (89 total points), but his best season as a Blue Jacket wasn?t bad at all.? That was in 2002-03, when Sanderson scored 34 goals with 33 assists for 67 points.</p><p>Nikolai <a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/7uy7cvq' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>Zherdev (76)?Winger Nikolai Zherdev played</a> for Columbus from 2003 to 2008, and he ranks fourth in Blue Jackets? history with 76 goals.? Zherdev scored a career best 27 goals with the Blue Jackets in 2005-06, but his best overall season was 2007-08, when he scored 26 goals with 35 assists for a career high 61 total points.? Zherdev is currently playing professionally in Russia.? </p><strong>Jason Chimera (62)?</strong>Left wing Jason Chimera played for the Blue Jackets from 2005 until he was traded during the 2009-10 season.? Chimera ranks fifth in franchise history with 62 goals, and he had a career high 17 goals with Columbus in 2005-06.? But Chimera?s best season overall was probably 2006-07, when he had 15 goals with career highs in assists (21) and total points (36).??? </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style='text-align: left;'><a style='clear: left; float: left; ' href='http://tinyurl.com/7uy7cvq' title='View more hot articles' target='_blank'><strong>View more hot articles...</strong></a></div></html>

Columbus Blue Jackets Career Goal Scoring Leaders

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How Career Ambitions Can Be Achieved

<html><div style='text-align: left;'><a href='http://tinyurl.com/74hmshb' title='View more hot articles' target='_blank'><img border="0" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3632/3559056876_e40f1429bc_d.jpg" title="View more hot articles"/></a><div><div class='bd' id='entrycontent' style='WORD-WRAP: break-word'><p class='posted-by' id='postdate'><em>Posted on 7 July, 2011</em></p><table cellpadding='0' cellspacing='0' style='BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; xxx: 100%'><tbody><tr><td xxx='100%' valign='top'><div><table xxx='95%' align='center' cellpadding='0' cellspacing='0' border='0'><tbody><tr><td align='left' valign='top'><h4 style='MARGIN: 15px 0px 0px'>How Career Ambitions Can Be Achieved</h4><div style='MARGIN: 0px 0px 15px'>Peter Fisher <div id='extendbio' style='BORDER-BOTTOM: #c0c0c0 2px solid; POSITION: absolute; BORDER-LEFT: #c0c0c0 2px solid; PADDING-BOTTOM: 5px; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #fff; MARGIN: 0px auto auto 100px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px; PADDING-RIGHT: 5px; DISPLAY: none; BORDER-TOP: #c0c0c0 2px solid; BORDER-RIGHT: #c0c0c0 2px solid; PADDING-TOP: 5px; xxx: 400px'><strong>Peter Fisher</strong> Level: Platinum Peter Fisher is a Career Coach and Director of Career Consulting Limited who personally specializes in CV writing for all people from entry level to ... </div></div></td></tr></tbody></table><div><div id='body'><p>Are your career ambitions to be in a job that provides you with a sense of security, challenges you and ultimately makes you happy? But closely linked to the education one gets, the environment one grows up in, the people you interact with, career ambitions are complex and multi-dimensional. With a career change being necessary, for whatever the reason, job interest, performance capability and career ambitions are not necessarily aligned</p><p>Do you struggle with poor job choices, bad employment options, and frustrated career ambitions? Women often perfect their skills in larger corporations, but leave when their career ambitions are not fulfilled. A major setback for women in terms of careers is having children and part time or flexible working can mean career ambitions are curtailed.</p><p>It's almost unbelievable that 30 years after the Sex Discrimination Act came into force, that half the population (no minority group here then) are being short changed and under represented in the most powerful positions</p><p><b>What Can You Do About It?</b></p><p><a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/74hmshb' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>Keep yourself motivated and learning with</a> a fresh professional challenge. Keep on the course that you have already set for yourself.</p><p>If you do poorly in an interview and do not receive an offer, it could be because of one or more of these common interview faults: </p><p>It is your responsibility to ensure the interviewer gets the information needed to make an employment decision in your favour. At the end of the interview you have the opportunity to ask questions covering new information and clarifying previous points such as: "How long is the training program?" or "Is this a new position?"</p><p>Finding <a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/74hmshb' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>Opportunities</a></p><p>Look at the internet every other day and join as many "jobs by email" lists as possible. Go for any job remotely connected to what you want to do, even if they ask for something you haven't got; you can find out about skills in demand and if you get an interview then you <a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/74hmshb' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>can demonstrate your abilities</a> to learn. The goal of the interview is to get to know you so that you can be evaluated for a job you will be able to thrive in and where you can do your best.</p><p>After all, for a successful company to continue to succeed, you must share a sense of purpose and motivation. This is because an employee's ability to make a good first impression is a definite asset to the individual <a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/74hmshb' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>and the firm/company he or she</a> represents.</p></div></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></div><div style='text-align: left;'><a style='clear: left; float: left; ' href='http://tinyurl.com/74hmshb' title='View more hot articles' target='_blank'><strong>View more hot articles...</strong></a></div></html>

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Social Work: Continuing Education Throughout Your Career

<html><div style='text-align: left;'><a href='http://tinyurl.com/6t6el4q' title='View more hot articles' target='_blank'><img border="0" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3632/3559056876_e40f1429bc_d.jpg" title="View more hot articles"/></a><div><div class='bd' id='entrycontent' style='WORD-WRAP: break-word'><p class='posted-by' id='postdate'>Posted on 4 <a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/6t6el4q' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>November, 2011</a></p><table cellpadding='0' cellspacing='0' style='BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; xxx: 100%'><tbody><tr><td xxx='100%' valign='top'><div><table xxx='95%' align='center' cellpadding='0' cellspacing='0' border='0'><tbody><tr><td align='left' valign='top'><h4 style='MARGIN: 15px 0px 0px'>Social Work: Continuing Education Throughout Your Career</h4><div style='MARGIN: 0px 0px 15px'/></td></tr></tbody></table><div><div id='body'><p>When it comes to social work, continuing education is more than a good way to keep up with your chosen field; in many cases it is a requirement. Unlike, say, renewing your driver's license, keeping up with those requirements and getting your license renewed will take more than simply filling out some paperwork <a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/6t6el4q' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>and updating your picture. If</a> you thought your last college class was really your last class, you went into the wrong field. Boards in all states understand the importance of keeping up with changes and developments in all of the social science fields and they know intimately how dangerous it is to let yourself fall behind the time.</p><p>With social work, continuing education requirements change <a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/6t6el4q' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>depending on where you live</a> and work. Some requirements are imposed by the state licensing board, while others are enforced by private employers. You could be up to date on all of your credits in one jurisdiction but if you move to another you could find yourself woefully behind the time. That's why several organizations have put together some basic national standards. This helps professionals involved in those fields to make sure they attain the highest possible standards when it comes to obtaining their credits, giving them the experience and resume they need if they have to move to another jurisdiction.</p><p>In a way, social workers of today have a much easier time of it than those in years past. There are so many more social work continuing education opportunities when you consider online classes, multimedia workbooks, and so on. Few professionals find themselves forced to go sit in a classroom unless they prefer to learn that way. Still, this degree of choice can also be a sea of hazards if you aren't careful. Some independent website is under no particular mandate to tell their customers that the credits they offer will not be accepted by such and such a state. Therefore it is always up to you to make sure the credits you're seeking will be applied to your continuing requirements.</p><p>Remember that social work continuing education isn't just about filling requirements. Keeping up with your chosen field is important for so many other reasons, not the least of which is your ability to connect with your charges. Let's face it: you got into the field for a reason and that reason was more than likely the chance to help people. Don't <a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/6t6el4q' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>let that ideal slip</a> away as you're confronted with the harsh realities of real world circumstances. Continue learning and pass on the knowledge you obtain.</p></div></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></div><div style='text-align: left;'><a style='clear: left; float: left; ' href='http://tinyurl.com/6t6el4q' title='View more hot articles' target='_blank'><strong>View more hot articles...</strong></a></div></html>

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<html><div style='text-align: left;'><a href='http://tinyurl.com/6m9stwc' title='View more hot articles' target='_blank'><img border="0" src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/73/196583737_8810501d98_d.jpg" title="View more hot articles"/></a><div><div class='bd' id='entrycontent' style='WORD-WRAP: break-word'><p class='posted-by' id='postdate'><em>Posted on 6 September, 2011</em></p><table cellpadding='0' cellspacing='0' style='BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; xxx: 100%'><tbody><tr><td xxx='100%' valign='top'><div><table xxx='95%' align='center' cellpadding='0' cellspacing='0' border='0'><tbody><tr><td align='left' valign='top'><h4 style='MARGIN: 15px 0px 0px'>Career Aptitude Test Secret Strategies</h4><div style='MARGIN: 0px 0px 15px'/></td></tr></tbody></table><div><div id='body'><p>Are you ready to find a new career? If so, there are hundreds of ways to get there, one of the most popular ways is to take career aptitude tests, and there are some great strategies that can help you succeed in these tests.</p><p>Career aptitude tests are tests that help you choose the best career choice for you. These tests will help you achieve this by asking you various questions regarding you're personality and behavior and the answers are usually in a 1-5, or 1-10 scale.</p><p>These questions are very easy to answer and are usually not complicated, the test is simple and fast and doesn't take too long to complete. There are various strategies on taking these tests to get the best results.</p><p>1. Answer the question truthfully - It's a very simple but, it is rarely used. You need to fill in the correct information in order to get the right results.</p><p>2. Think about each question before answering - You will have to think about each question before you <a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/6m9stwc' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>answer it. Each question</a></p><p>3. Answer each <a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/6m9stwc' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>question with your future</a> in mind - If you aspire to become a tennis player then think like a tennis player and answer the questions like one.</p><p>4. You will have to understand why you want to start a career - If you have no idea why you're starting a career then there's no reason for you to take a career aptitude test.</p><p>5. <a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/6m9stwc' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>Don't think of money -</a> Money should not be your reason for a career, your career should depend on an analysis of what you love to do and what suits you.</p><p>These are some of the main pointers that can help create more accurate results. There are a lot of great content out there that <a target='_blank' href='http://tinyurl.com/6m9stwc' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>can help you understand how to</a> get the best results in career aptitude test. But the five that I have listed above are the framework of strategies that to implement when looking for the best ways to get the best results when taking career aptitude tests to decide which career choice you would like to pursue in life.</p></div></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></div><div style='text-align: left;'><a style='clear: left; float: left; ' href='http://tinyurl.com/6m9stwc' title='View more hot articles' target='_blank'><strong>View more hot articles...</strong></a></div></html>

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<html><div style='text-align: left;'><a href='http://tinyurl.com/85s77tm' title='View more hot articles' target='_self'><img border="0" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3184/2988646112_aa06bc208f_d.jpg" title="View more hot articles"/></a><div><div class='bd' id='entrycontent' style='WORD-WRAP: break-word'><p class='posted-by' id='postdate'>Posted on <a target='_self' href='http://tinyurl.com/85s77tm' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>6 October, 2011</a></p><table cellpadding='0' cellspacing='0' style='BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; xxx: 100%'><tbody><tr><td xxx='100%' valign='top'><div><table xxx='95%' align='center' cellpadding='0' cellspacing='0' border='0'><tbody><tr><td align='left' valign='top'><h4 style='MARGIN: 15px 0px 0px'>Make A Career Online</h4><div style='MARGIN: 0px 0px 15px'>Christian Lautenschleger <div id='extendbio' style='BORDER-BOTTOM: #c0c0c0 2px solid; POSITION: absolute; BORDER-LEFT: #c0c0c0 2px solid; PADDING-BOTTOM: 5px; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #fff; MARGIN: 0px auto auto 100px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px; PADDING-RIGHT: 5px; DISPLAY: none; BORDER-TOP: #c0c0c0 2px solid; BORDER-RIGHT: #c0c0c0 2px solid; PADDING-TOP: 5px; xxx: 400px'><strong>Christian Lautenschleger</strong> Level: Platinum Christian A. Lautenschleger is an internet marketer who specializes in helping people start their own internet marketing business, as well as photography and running related ... </div></div></td></tr></tbody></table><div><div id='body'><p>In this ever changing world in which we live, we must adapt to meet our surroundings. Some people have had little luck keeping employment, finding employment, and meeting their standard of living. The traditional 9-5 job is quickly becoming a thing of the past throughout the world. People cannot count on a career in the office no matter how safe, trustworthy, and <a target='_self' href='http://tinyurl.com/85s77tm' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>reliable they think it may</a> be. In today's economy, people must look for new ways to make money on the side or for a full time job that is much more reliable than one that may not be there tomorrow. Today's world includes people who make a career online.</p><p>Like many people I have had a difficult time finding work. I thought that there must be a way in which to make money online, away from a traditional office. A traditional office job is very nice for many people to have: It is <a target='_self' href='http://tinyurl.com/85s77tm' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>regular, someone else is</a> in charge, and therefore can make difficult decisions, and you have a constant, albeit unchanging, paycheck. However by using the internet, I could use by creativity and ambition to earn a paycheck instead. Hey, it still pays the rent, right?</p><p>Working online does not take someone who has an extreme understanding of computers. It does not require a person to take computer science classes in order to get a blog up and running (interestingly, it takes more knowledge of marketing than computer knowledge). I have every confidence every person who reads this and wants to start to <a target='_self' href='http://tinyurl.com/85s77tm' style='COLOR: #fe3807; TEXT-DECORATION: none'>earn money on their</a> own is perfectly capable of learning how to get a blog up and running. All it takes is to sit down and put a foot forward. You will be able to learn it.</p><p>A popular way people make money online is from internet marketing. Through internet marketing, you promote someone else's product, and when a sale occurs after someone clicks on a link from your website to the website that actually sells the product, you get a portion of the commission. That is not difficult stuff. If you learn how to promote products and obtain web traffic to your website, you will start to gain money that can be used for savings, for fun, or hopefully, your new full-time job. And it can also be done anywhere because it is online, after all. Once you find a niche, you are good to go.</p><p>Now, you may think that it is weird making money and working online. I mean, might it seem a little creepy? Not at all, people are online throughout the days, either at their jobs, at school, or at home. You might as well put some of the time you are online to good use. And by good use, I mean making your checking amount larger. Now that is good use!</p><p>In this day and age it is never a bad idea to find a way to make money from consistent and reliable sources. If you have a grasp of the power and marketability of the internet, you can be safe and secure financially for a long time. Imagine all of the time you can have with your family by working online. No more long stressful hours at the office, no more silver spoon boss ordering you, and no more having your livelihood in someone else's hands. 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