AdminSecret

You're at a party. You just happen to run into the VP of the company you want to work for. You mention that you're looking for a job, and then the VP says, "Glad to meet you. Tell me more about yourself!" How do you respond? The elevator pitch is the most powerful and concise description of you, your company, ...

What do you do to ensure your professional batteries stay fully charged? There are numerous ways to approach this including continuing education courses, reading books and industry publications, researching trends and issues on the Internet, and networking with other professionals. Yes, I said NETWORKING with other professionals. Don't let the word networking scare you off. You don't have to be an ...

I enjoy making hook-rugs on my leisure time. They are fun and easy to make. I have made several of them already. I also like ceramics, I took a ceramic class also it was very nice. I loved making my pieces. I took an upholstry class also, and made a foot hassock., this was very hard to make , good thing ...

 You've sent out your resume. You attached a cover letter - even remembered to ask for the interview. You sit by the phone with your day planner in hand, ready for the phone to ring. Except it doesn't! Don't freak out. Pull yourself together. You have more power than you imagine. Here are three simple ways to be proactive in landing ...

 Recently, I gave two speeches to nearly 1,000 people in my home state of Michigan and fielded dozens of questions from job seekers of all ages. I've boiled them down to three job-search questions with broad appeal. How many apply to you and your job search? Question: "How can I stand out in a hyper-crowded job market?" Answer: Try unconventional, "guerrilla" ...

 The concept of transferable skills is important for job seekers in today's economy. In your resume, cover letter, and during the interview process, you need to prove that you have the experience, knowledge, passion, and drive to get the job done. Transferable skills are the skills you have acquired up to this point in your life that can help you do ...

 The process of writing a resume can be very tedious.There are often so many jobs and responsibilities to include that many people find themselves wanting to create the simplest one possible just to avoid the grunt work. While creating a resume that resembles a laundry list of previous jobs and duties can be tempting, it is strongly discouraged. This is because ...

 Trying to find a company that will meet your changing needs as a woman? According to experts, you need to investigate how the organization supports its workers, particularly its female workforce.  So how do you obtain the information you need to evaluate these areas? Start your detective work with these 11 strategies.

I received this Certificate of Recognition. On my behalf for all of my accomplishments. This certificate was given to me for all of my hard work and acheivements. I am very happy to receive it. I feel that everyone should be recognized for their hard work and achievments in life. No one should go unnoticed. It is a certificate that acknowleges ...

 You've been unemployed for six months. You think you're too old, fat or stupid to find a job. Keep thinking that way, and you'll prove yourself right. Negative thinking and speaking can derail your job search. Most employers want to hire happy people -- not people who are down on themselves and the world.  Picture two job applicants. Each walks into ...

If you've ever read a book on job-hunting, you've probably encountered a statistic that says 80-85% of job offers come through networking. Personal contact, it seems, is essential to getting a new position. But despite the numbers, many job-seekers remain in resume-overdrive, or try to click their way to a new career. "Our culture tends to act as though we all ...

Social Media sites like Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin and YouTube are changing the way the world does business. I think this is in response to our desire to connect with others. Relationship Marketing is all about connecting with people first as human beings and then as customers later. For a real business relationship to work, both parties must receive value. If only ...

I love Social Media and Social Networking! In my audiences where I speak, I see more and more serious business people are devoting time, money and effort to learn how to use these tools. Social Networking tools provide the ability to connect with others in ways that we never would otherwise. By using Twitter, I have connected with people that I ...