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What Facebook's IPO means for women
Penelope Trunk Blog7 Feb 2012 | 7:15 pmAfter the Facebook IPO, Sheryl Sandberg will become number two on the list of richest self-made women. She is the COO of Facebook. For those of you not familiar with her career, there’s a nice summary in the New York Times. But the bottom line is that she is really smart (Harvard), a really hard worker (startups, Google, Facebook), a great speaker (here’s a commencement speech) ,and she’s married to a guy who is also making tons of money in startups. There is nothing, really, that is bad to say about Sandberg. And she works very hard to encourage other women to go as far as she has… -
Could your cube mate be your soul mate too?
The Work Buzz8 Feb 2012 | 8:18 amIs that a co-worker knocking on your office door, or is it love? Turns out, there’s a good chance it could be both. Dating a colleague may be considered a faux pas at many companies, but that’s not stopping workers from doing it anyway. According to a new CareerBuilder survey, inter-office dating is not only common; it has a fairly high success rate too. Thirty-eight percent of people surveyed said they’d dated a co-worker at least once during their career and of those, 31 percent eventually went on to marry said co-worker. Still, inter-office dating should be approached cautiously. -
Leadership: It Is About You
All Things Workplace5 Feb 2012 | 9:01 pmThere seems to be an ongoing attempt to recycle, re-package, re-label and microwave new leaders into existence. Yet that approach must be important, fascinating, or both, because it's a huge moneymaker. Look at this: Leadership books at Amazon: 72,587 vs. 26,086 for Nutrition & Diet. There are twice as many authors and publishers banking on people wanting to become leaders than paying attention to staying alive long enough to get there. Google the word "leadership" and you can spend the rest of your lunch break reading your choice of 160,000,000 results. Want to know the definition… -
Wanted: Non Jerks
CareerDiva7 Feb 2012 | 9:44 amI’ve written endless stories about how tough hiring managers and HR folks have become when it comes to job applicants. They don’t want smokers, fatsos, people with bad credit, excons, and too old or too young workers. And forget about landing a job if you’re unemployed. I know all this makes you grumpy, but you’ve got to get happy, and fast. A job requirement that seems to be showing up in more help wanted ads lately is — NICE. Yes, employers are now looking for nice people to fill their ranks. The TED conference company is seeking a production editor for its offices…
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Romance survey [infographic]
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Do aliens go invisible by 'going green'?
9 Feb 2012 | 11:24 amAs we discover more and more planets around other stars, the Fermi Paradox is becoming, well, more paradoxical. The Fermi Paradox simply asks the question "where are they?" Our Milky Way galaxy is so big and so old -- and we are estimated to be accompanied by at least 100 billion planets -- that aliens should have visited us by now. Instead, when we peruse the heavens, we are faced with the Great Silence, which is one of the biggest challenges to modern astronomy. Full story at Discovery News. More news from Discovery Communications. Photo credit: Fotolia Permalink | Leave a… -
Mysterious sounds reported around the world
9 Feb 2012 | 11:23 amPeople around the world have reported hearing strange sounds from the skies over the past month. Sometimes they describe it as a hum or low rumble; other times it’s a whine, thump, or even a melody. Often the sounds have been recorded and posted online, fueling rumors and conspiracy theories. One blogger wrote, "either the world is ending, aliens are landing or everyone is getting hoaxed. Or, possibly, there’s an actual scientific explanation for the mass amount of YouTube videos capturing bizarre sounds that are being heard around the globe. Are we witnessing the beginning of a… -
Costa Concordia: an ecological time bomb
9 Feb 2012 | 11:21 amAs workers begin to extract the half-million gallons of fuel in the shipwrecked cruise liner, locals are worried that their pristine waters are in danger. Reporting by Rossella Lorenzi. Written and produced by Rossella Lorenzi and Martin Berman. Full story at Discovery News. More news from Discovery Communications. Permalink | Leave a comment » -
Inside Syria's capitol: nervously normal
9 Feb 2012 | 11:18 amAs the violence in Syria continues to escalate, Syrian citizens are arming themselves to resist their oppressive regime. For days, Homs, the third-largest city in Syria, has endured shelling, tanks and attacks by heavy weaponry. Syrian protestors react with more violence against forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad, resulting in all-out war zones in some residential neighborhoods. Full story at Discovery News. More news from Discovery Communications. Permalink | Leave a comment »
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Penelope Trunk Blog
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What Facebook's IPO means for women
7 Feb 2012 | 7:15 pmAfter the Facebook IPO, Sheryl Sandberg will become number two on the list of richest self-made women. She is the COO of Facebook. For those of you not familiar with her career, there’s a nice summary in the New York Times. But the bottom line is that she is really smart (Harvard), a really hard worker (startups, Google, Facebook), a great speaker (here’s a commencement speech) ,and she’s married to a guy who is also making tons of money in startups. There is nothing, really, that is bad to say about Sandberg. And she works very hard to encourage other women to go as far as she has… -
How to have faith in yourself
30 Jan 2012 | 8:37 amSunday nights at our house are dinner with me, the kids, the Farmer and the Ex. They are always fun dinners, and I always feel very lucky for that. My six-year-old talked about his new baby cousin, Eva (who is pictured, in utero, above). "She has a terrible name," he said, "for Pig Latin. Its Vaeay. It doesn't work." We all do the vowel arranging in our heads and agree, Eva is not a good Pig Latin name. "Mom has a great name! It's Enelopepay." The Farmer says, "It sounds like it could be the name of her next company." The Ex says, "Yeah,… -
Key to productivity: Choose phone calls carefully
22 Jan 2012 | 12:00 pmOne of the keys to my ability to work 40 hours a week and homeschool two kids is that I have great time management. Which is to say, I say no to just about everything. But learning when to say no is still a work in progress. Here's what I know about saying no to phone calls: 1. It's more efficient to read the book than talk to the author. I get about ten emails a day asking me if I want to talk to someone about their book so I’ll recommend it on the blog. My answer is always no. I said yes once because it was Gloria Steinem. And it turned out to be a really disappointing phone… -
Things I wish I had written
20 Jan 2012 | 10:34 amIn therapy lately I am learning to identify my feelings. Maybe you’re thinking this is elementary, but did you know that envy is about wanting something you don’t have, but jealousy is the fear of losing something you already have? I am thinking about those two things. I am almost never envious, but I am often jealous. Most of my emotions, in fact, are rooted in fear. I am thinking a lot lately about where my joy comes from, and one thing I love is writing well. When I have a blog post that people love I am happy for weeks. And the excitement of doing good creative work gives me energy to… -
How to manage a career in 2012
16 Jan 2012 | 12:57 pmI have never been great at picking my own clothes. I’m great at interior design, but I have a blind spot for clothes. So I email Melissa photos of my outfits, and she uses her photographic memory of my closet to edit my outfits. When I sent her this photo, she said: “What is this?” I only wanted her opinion about the color of the shirt, so I thought it was okay that it was blurry. But the more I look at the picture, the more I think that it’s how I feel about myself right now. I am not quite sure who I am, right now. And given the current career climate, this is actually how most…
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The Work Buzz
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Could your cube mate be your soul mate too?
8 Feb 2012 | 8:18 amIs that a co-worker knocking on your office door, or is it love? Turns out, there’s a good chance it could be both. Dating a colleague may be considered a faux pas at many companies, but that’s not stopping workers from doing it anyway. According to a new CareerBuilder survey, inter-office dating is not only common; it has a fairly high success rate too. Thirty-eight percent of people surveyed said they’d dated a co-worker at least once during their career and of those, 31 percent eventually went on to marry said co-worker. Still, inter-office dating should be approached cautiously. -
Companies hiring this week
7 Feb 2012 | 9:11 amOn Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its monthly employment report, and the news was good: The economy added 247,000 jobs in January, and the unemployment rate dropped to 8.3 percent, the lowest it’s been in three years. Perhaps even better news is that employment seems to be growing across a variety of industries: Professional and business services, health care, retail and hospitality are just a few of the fields that grew last month. We’ve rounded up companies that are currently hiring in all of those industries and more, below. 1. AHMSI Industry: Mortgage… -
The find-a-job plan for college seniors
6 Feb 2012 | 8:38 amAs spring inches closer and closer, college seniors need to start getting serious about their after-college plans. Truth be told, to really get a leg up, collegians should begin their post-college preparation during their junior year. For those students planning to enter the workforce immediately upon graduation, having a structured find-a-job plan will help them stay on track and meet their career goals. What do college students need to consider when creating their plan? To help, we spoke with Dr. Stephen Jones, who has counseled thousands of students with their careers as the associate dean… -
Job market recovery off to a great start in 2012
3 Feb 2012 | 8:33 amAfter news last month that the economy added 200,000 jobs in December, there was talk that this month’s job numbers would be disappointing by comparison. Earlier this week, for example, economists predicted the economy had gained just 135,000 jobs in January. It was more than a pleasant surprise then, when the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ monthly employment report showed that 243,000 jobs were added in January, the largest monthly gain since April 2011. The increase was significant enough to drop the unemployment rate to 8.3 percent, a three-year low point. According to the New York… -
22 companies hiring in large volume
2 Feb 2012 | 12:46 pmDuring President Barack Obama’s recent State of the Union speech, he went to great lengths to emphasize the importance of job creation in the U.S. Even if this wasn’t an election year, you’d be hearing a lot of talk from politicians and the media about job growth. Although we’ve seen an upward trend of job creation in the past two years, the workforce is still reeling from the recession. Although the job market has changed for job seekers, some things are still the same. Workers want to find jobs that they’re qualified for, that align with their interests and that have a…
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All Things Workplace
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Leadership: It Is About You
5 Feb 2012 | 9:01 pmThere seems to be an ongoing attempt to recycle, re-package, re-label and microwave new leaders into existence. Yet that approach must be important, fascinating, or both, because it's a huge moneymaker. Look at this: Leadership books at Amazon: 72,587 vs. 26,086 for Nutrition & Diet. There are twice as many authors and publishers banking on people wanting to become leaders than paying attention to staying alive long enough to get there. Google the word "leadership" and you can spend the rest of your lunch break reading your choice of 160,000,000 results. Want to know the definition… -
Talent: Where You Decide to Perform Matters
29 Jan 2012 | 9:01 pmHide not your talents, they for use were made. What's a sun-dial in the shade? --Benjamin Franklin (1706 - 1790) Everyone is talented at something. Everyone. Where you decide to perform can build you up or whittle you down. So pick the venue that's a showcase, not a coffin. 1. If you want corporate life, find a corporation that's already doing the kinds of things you like to do the way you like to do them. Don't expect them to change for you, no matter how right you may be about something. 2. If you love being independent, then research the kinds of clients who will appreciate you… -
5 Meeting Traps and How To Fix Them
23 Jan 2012 | 1:30 pmI just returned from a good meeting. Everyone was engaged, no one dominated (unless it made sense because of specific expertise), and every speaker followed up to check for understanding. It was more like sitting around a warm fireplace in winter than a typical business meeting. So, it made me think about the planning that went into it and how it was led. If you've struggled through more than a few bad meetings, I'm guessing you've experienced the following traps. Here they are and how to fix them. 1) People think they are experts. Many people tell me that they know how to run an… -
Leadership & Influence: Raise The Standard
15 Jan 2012 | 9:06 pm"Fitting in" is a big deal, and in many organizations it's seen as the way to career longevity. That's a problem. People are influenced by those they see as being "ahead of them." If you simply match the rest of the workforce and blend in, your influence is diminished. Eventually, you become invisible. If you want to lead, be willing to raise your personal standards to exceed the common expectations of your organization or work group. "Raising" equates with "elevating." Once you raise the bar for yourself, you begin to view things from a heightened position that expands your perspective. When… -
5 Tips To Make Things Happen
8 Jan 2012 | 9:01 pmDecisions get made. It's time to start. The goal is clear. There is a picture of what the result should look like. Now we just have to "do it." Some don't make it... .. .individually or organizationally. Given that there are entire industries built around "doing it"--continuous improvement, change management, life coaching-- there must be some trick to that whole in between area. If you are involved in any kind of a change, here are 5 tips that you can take to the bank. (Ignoring them may put you in the collection agency). 1. Language matters. "We're going to make a transition…
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CareerDiva
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Wanted: Non Jerks
7 Feb 2012 | 9:44 amI’ve written endless stories about how tough hiring managers and HR folks have become when it comes to job applicants. They don’t want smokers, fatsos, people with bad credit, excons, and too old or too young workers. And forget about landing a job if you’re unemployed. I know all this makes you grumpy, but you’ve got to get happy, and fast. A job requirement that seems to be showing up in more help wanted ads lately is — NICE. Yes, employers are now looking for nice people to fill their ranks. The TED conference company is seeking a production editor for its offices… -
Superbowl’s “Made in America” ad push
6 Feb 2012 | 7:21 amAmong the quirky and sexy Superbowl commercials yesterday, were two ads hawking an unusual commodity — American workers. The ads didn’t get as much attention among my chili-gorging guests as the commercial with David Beckham in his underwear; but hey, can you blame them? But we should all sit up and take notice that the idea of bringing jobs back to the United States is going mainstream. Here’s one by Chrysler with Clint Eastwood: (Sorry folks, the NFL forced Chrysler to pull this YouTube video. I’ll post a link the second I find it.) And here’s another from GE:… -
Uptick in the unenthused unemployed
3 Feb 2012 | 8:07 amSnap out of it! The employment report this morning showed a slight dip in the jobless rate to 8.3 percent, and a solid number of new jobs, 243,000 created in January, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That’s great news for people who are out there pounding the pavement trying to find work. But the jobs’ data showed there’s a big group of jobless folks who may not even care. The number of discouraged workers topped 1 million in January from 993,000 in the same month last year. Those figures are worse than what supposedly was the job-market bottom in 2009 when only… -
Women don’t think they deserve raises
31 Jan 2012 | 6:07 amGals! If you don’t think you’re worth more money why would anyone else think you’re worth more money? I just read two reports this morning about employees and their expectations for raises this year, and it turns out male workers are pretty optimistic. One study released this week by Adecco Staffing found that: Men are more confident than women that a bonus, raise or promotion is in their future. More than half of all men (52 percent) expect to ask for OR receive a raise, bonus or promotion at work in 2012, compared to just 37 percent of women. And jobs website Glassdoor… -
White female and black male leaders are scary
26 Jan 2012 | 8:17 amI’m going to do my best not to be too pushy in this post. I don’t want to come off as a domineering white gal and scare you off. Turns out white women and black men experience more of a blacklash when they exhibit dominant behavior than black women and white males. Seriously! New research from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business, found this the be the case: * Contrary to previous thought, black female leaders face less of a backlash for dominant behavior than their white female or black male counterparts. * While black female and white male leaders didn’t suffer any…
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APSCU Symposium 2012
5 Dec 2012 | 2:14 pmEvent Date: 12/05/2012 Omni Shoreham Hotel Washington, DC -
2012 Annual Convention & Exposition
20 Jun 2012 | 3:14 pmEvent Date: 06/20/2012 Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino Las Vegas, NV -
2012 Hill Day & Policy Forum
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FAPSC Central Florida Conference
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States Shake Up Adult Education to Help Low-Skilled Workers
8 Feb 2012 | 3:03 pmShaking Up Adult Education February 8, 2012 President Barack Obama’s recent proposal to “train 2 million Americans with skills that will lead directly to a job” barely scratches the surface of one of the nation’s most vexing labor problems. The “skills gap” between what employers need and job applicants offer already has become a drag on the economy, with nearly 3 million jobs unfilled even at a time of high unemployment. 0 Sources: Education Week read more
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CAREERBRIGHT
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Career in Alternative Medicine
6 Feb 2012 | 12:21 amAlternative medicine is the study that focuses on empowering patients to prevent disease by stimulating the natural process of the body. It is a broad field that caters to healing practices which are useful for treating chronic health problems. Earning an alternative medicine degree online makes you enable to offer medical and healing practices while making the lives of the people healthier and comfortable. Online alternative degrees offer many different fields to study that are available at associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, Ph.D. to certificate levels. Areas of Study in… -
Career Path from Chef to Head Chef
6 Feb 2012 | 12:11 amThe culinary arts present exciting opportunities to pursue creative work while also building a prestigious career. Top chefs gain notoriety for their signature style in some of the most exclusive restaurants around the world. Some have even become celebrities through their own television shows, cookbooks, and line of gourmet products. However, the rise to top chef is not a direct line, and there are many steps up the ladder of success. A typical path to success after culinary school looks something like this: Commis Chef Everyone has to start at the bottom. The commis chef is like an… -
How to Customize Your Professional Learning Plan to Accelerate Your Career
2 Feb 2012 | 3:03 pmLearn Your Way to Success: How to Customize Your Professional Learning Plan to Accelerate Your Career (McGraw-Hill) by Daniel Tobin is a book that’s on my list of “I wish I knew this before”. Learn Your Way to Success helps us become more conscious of our daily opportunities to learn and guides us on the best practices to take advantage of them. Daniel Tobin presents a number of tools and methods readers can use to set a personal learning agenda, keep track of what is learned, and determine how to use that learning to improve performance in their current job, prepare for their next… -
New Job New Financial Decisions – Apps for New Grads on Managing Finances
2 Feb 2012 | 2:47 pmiWallet – Use iWallet (on iphone /android) to track your finances. Just feed in your spendings and analyze it anytime, anywhere. iExpenseOnline – Website designed by a group of financial advisors assisting you in managing, monitoring and improving your financial situation. Easy Envelope Budget – Can be your budget planner, use EEBA for proactive expense tracking and money management. Debt-Dog – offers good ways to restrict your extra credit card purchases which may land you in debt. Other Financial Management resources for new grads: Some awesome tips from… -
International Networking Week – 10 Tips to Maximize Networking Success
1 Feb 2012 | 11:43 amFord R. Myers, career coach, speaker and author of “Get The Job You Want, Even When No One’s Hiring”, advocates that networking is the number one way job seekers get hired, regardless of the economic climate. International Networking Week will be held February 6-10, 2012. An initiative of BNI, International Networking Week(R) recognizes the key role that networking plays in the development and success of businesses across the world. “Networking is not about ‘schmoozing,’ or selling someone on the idea of hiring you. Rather, it’s about purposefully…
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JobMob
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5 Survival Tips for Millennials Job Interviews
7 Feb 2012 | 8:57 amWhat you need to know to as a millennial job interviewer or interviewee of one. This is a guest post by Aaron McDaniel. If you’d also like to guest post here on JobMob, follow these guest post guidelines. One of the early signs that you are starting to build a strong career is when you have the opportunity to be on the other side of the table and get to interview potential candidates to work at your company. You will most likely be elated, empowered and possibly a little nervous. But before getting engulfed by the feeling of making other people squirm for a change, keep the following tips… -
Where To Find Internships and Fellowships in Israel in 2012
31 Jan 2012 | 1:17 pmOver 30 places to find an internship in Israel in 2012. Some of the submission deadlines may have already passed, so if you know someone looking for an Israel-based internship, send this article to them asap. Each internship description below is more or less quoted from the source. Except where noted, all the internships have fees of some sort, such as an application processing fee or registration deposit, but many also offer scholarships or other financial aid and/or let you use a Masa Israel grant. After scanning the listings and visiting some of the sites, don’t miss out on the tips… -
Use Your Job Strengths For A Faster Job Search
26 Jan 2012 | 11:30 amTrying to stand out in a crowd is not always the best way to stand out. This got me thinking I was once chatting with an old friend of mine about his dating struggles. Or rather, struggles about his lack of serious dating. In his late 30′s, single and wanting very much to start a family, he felt the pressure mounting as time crept on. As a result, he began looking for new ways to meet that special someone. Later that year, he signed up to a major dating site and spent 3 months meeting site members whose profiles showed that they had similar interests. Unfortunately, the 3 months went by… -
Job Search at Work? 5 Must-Read Tips
19 Jan 2012 | 9:00 amPut less pressure on yourself by job searching while employed. This is a guest post by Dave Thomas. If you’d also like to guest post here on JobMob, follow these guest post guidelines. There are always individuals with jobs who for one reason or another choose to search for a different position. When those cases arise, it behooves the individual to be as discreet as possible so that their present employer is not privy to their search, something that in the end could cost the employee their present job. The last thing you want is to really need to search for a job because you just lost your… -
15 Conversation Starters That Make Networking Events Great
12 Jan 2012 | 9:00 amBeat the biggest problem people have with networking events. Some ideas on how to break the ice at your next networking event or just on the street. After a recent all-day conference, I was about to head home when a friend there, Natasha Shine of Rounds, said she was on her way down the street for the evening networking event at another all-day conference. “Well… I’m pretty tired,” I told her. “Come on, you’ll meet a lot of entrepreneurs,” she pushed back, and that was all it took. Good thing I went. I did meet a lot of entrepreneurs, including some…
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The Career Key Blog
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Personality-College Major Match Research in NCDA's February Career Convergence
3 Feb 2012 | 1:00 pmThe National Career Development Association (NCDA) looks at "personality-college major match" in the February issue of its web magazine Career Convergence, in the feature article, "Research Reveals that Personality-Major Match Strengthens Students' College Success." In it, Career Key author Dr. Lawrence K. Jones, NCC describes the impact that personality and Holland's college major environments have on college performance.The article also refers to two important, free white papers in an e-book format that explain the research and how to apply it to career and education… -
What Job is Best for Me? 2012 Career Decision E-Book Now Available
25 Jan 2012 | 12:19 pm"What Job is Best for Me? How to make a decision you won't regret," our most popular career decision e-book, has just been updated for 2012, expanded to 97 pages.In "What Job is Best for Me?" Career Key author Dr. Lawrence K. Jones guides people through their career decision, relying on methods, information and techniques based on the latest research and career counseling practices.The e-Book includes recommended activities for the critical four steps to choosing the right career:Consider all the Alternatives,Weigh the Consequences of each,Search for Information about each choice, andMake… -
Career Clusters, Career Pathways & Our Updated E-Book
13 Dec 2011 | 4:51 pm"5 Steps to Choosing a Career Cluster, Field, or Pathway" has just been updated. It includes the most recent updates to The Career Key test and the most recent assignments of Career Clusters and Career Pathways found on O*NET OnLine.Found in our eBookstore, "5 Steps" costs $9.95 with a special discount for purchasing both the Career Key test and the e-Book together.Career Key's approach is to use its valid assessment of Holland's six personality types to match students to occupations, then to the clusters and pathways related to those occupations.Our e-book is the only one that matches… -
The Career Key Career Test Adds New Occupations
21 Nov 2011 | 1:50 pmWe just updated the career options and occupations listed in The Career Key career test to keep pace with changes in our economy and the world of work.For all six Holland personality types (RIASEC), test takers will get to choose from:Occupations with a real future, most with a positive job outlook; andA variety of occupations with different skill and education requirements.Here are a few samples of new occupations we added:Realistic: Railroad YardmasterInvestigative: Network EngineerArtistic: Medical and Scientific IllustratorSocial: Nurse InformaticistEnterprising: Medical and Health… -
Green Careers: How to Choose One in this Economy
9 Nov 2011 | 1:55 pmIf you are exploring green careers and care about the environment, try following the tips in our newly updated web article, "Green Economy: Match Your Personality to Green Jobs". In addition to showing you how the green economy impacts you, the article gives you 4 steps to follow in your career decision-making.It shows nearly two hundred Green Jobs by Holland personality type and recommends you look at other career options that make "green" contributions, like teachers and clergy.Don't limit yourself to thinking that a "Green Job" only means occupations like "wind turbine technician" and…
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Career Hub
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Job Candidate Number Five
9 Feb 2012 | 9:17 amBased on a true story... Let’s suppose that you are a Hiring Manager – a hiring manager that happens to love baseball. Along comes the fifth candidate out of the five you and your team have chosen to interview in... -
Does Your Résumé Read Like an Obituary of Your Career?
9 Feb 2012 | 8:42 amPeter A. Professional’s Career, 2000 - 2012 Here lies Peter Professional’s career. A victim of the current recession, Peter’s career has been on life support since a layoff from a healthcare consulting firm. Prior to its final demise, Peter took... -
Drip Dry
8 Feb 2012 | 8:46 amWouldn’t it be nice if there existed one universal hand-dryer system? I was in a beautiful new office building yesterday and for the life of me, could not get the towel dispenser to work. No matter what I tried, nothing... -
Job Search Strategies for Executives
7 Feb 2012 | 10:00 amDuring their careers executives have had to stretch their knowledge, skills, and talents, and frequently work outside their comfort zone. One of the biggest advantages an executive has is the ability to take risks no one else would dare to... -
Job Seekers and Your Super Bowl Sunday Ad
5 Feb 2012 | 10:22 amLet's pretend that television producers have approached you with an offer too good to refuse: "We understand that you are looking for a new j-o-b and here's what we're going to do to help you this Super Bowl Sunday 2012....
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EmploymentDigest
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Staying Motivated at a Dead-End Job
25 Jan 2012 | 11:19 amUnfortunately, many employees across the United States see the writing on the wall when it comes to their opportunities for advancement within the company they work for. Older workers are... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
Top 5 Employment Trends for 2012
28 Dec 2011 | 7:02 amThe new year is rapidly approaching and for many, the new year signifies a new beginning. The job market hasn’t been the kindest in recent years, and numerous individuals have been left dealing... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
Match your Potential with the Right Graduate Job
25 Oct 2011 | 12:18 pmYou know what your skills are, but do you know which skills employers are looking for? Match your potential with the right graduate job! By now you have read thousands of tips and suggestions on how... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
First Job Interview: How to Prepare
21 Oct 2011 | 10:47 amIn this day and age, jobs are scarce. You may find yourself looking for work for many months before something comes up. If and when an interview opportunity does come up many people make the mistake... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
Why Call-Back Preparation is as Important as Interview Preparation
12 Oct 2011 | 8:14 amThe job market is hard these days, and nearly all interested in obtaining a job are having to polish and re-polish their resumes and increase their education just to have a shot at getting an... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Work Happy Now
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Timeboxing To Avoid Procrastination
2 Feb 2012 | 8:54 amEditor’s note: This is a guest post from Jon Rhodes Timeboxing is a clever little technique that I have been intuitively using for years before I even knew it had name. It is great for helping those who are working for themselves to avoid procrastination and get things done. In a nutshell, it is giving yourself a deadline in which to complete a task, then doing it to the best you can with the time you have available. Here is an example of how I use this technique with my daughter to encourage her to tidy her room. Examples Of Timeboxing My daughter is 13 and not the tidiest of… -
Yes, YOU have Superpowers Now Let’s Use Them
15 Dec 2011 | 2:04 pmI’m getting very tired of people not believing in their superpowers. It’s why I hate the word strengths. It’s the most overused word in business today. We focus on things we are good at instead of doing work that we care about. You may crunch numbers because you are good at it. You may sell toner because it’s what you know. You manage projects because people keep asking you to do it again and again. This is so wrong on many levels. You shouldn’t be doing work based on your strengths. Yes, this should be a factor, but not the whole basis of your work. It’s also why I hate strengths… -
Stop Ordering Yourself Around
7 Nov 2011 | 10:03 amEditor’s note: This is a guest post from Mike Bundrant of iNLP. “Do it, Mike! Just do it! Stop your whining and get off your butt!” This is how I used to motivate myself. I carried around an inner high school football coach to bark at me whenever he thought I was slacking. The problem was, I constantly stressed myself out. Worse, half the time I “rebelled” against this inner dictator and became passive aggressive toward my own goals. How’s that for nutty? Patterns Actually, this is a common pattern. A “dictator” style of motivation has an undermining effect in the long… -
Be the Rabbit with Focus
20 Oct 2011 | 7:47 amAlmost everyone loves the story of the tortoise and the hare. It’s a classic. I hate it! It’s too limiting. If everyone thinks of themselves at the tortoise, nothing would get done. Yes, I understand the story’s concept. If you stick with something you’ll win the marathon in the end. The rabbit has the superpower of speed and that’s great, but like any great strength he lacks passion and focus. This is where I actually love the book. Yes, I admit. I love the book too! Superpowers The book makes the perfect case for making better use of your superpowers. If you love something it… -
Audio Interview With Peter Buffett
3 Oct 2011 | 2:52 pmWhenever I’m asked to interview someone I only do it if I have a burning desire to ask that person a certain question. Peter Buffett fell into this category, so when his publicist contacted me about a possible interview I jumped on it. I wanted to ask Peter if people were jealous that his family was rich. Being the son of Warren Buffett one of the most famous people on the planet can draw a lot of attention, positive and negative, so I was curious about his experiences. I was amazed by Peter’s grounded nature and willingness to think before he speaks. I should have known he would be a…
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Windows Expert Tool 3.9.2 (x86/x64) – Recover all Passwords in Windows
8 Feb 2012 | 1:29 pmWindows Expert Tool 3.9.2 (x86/x64) – Recover all Passwords in Windows | 1.93 Mb Windows Expert Tool is a free and safe to recover your passwords saved in.web browsers, instant messengers on, in customer’s e-mail, Wirelles their passwords (WEP /WAP) . different passwords logins, passwords/data from your routers, your existing usb .and product keys saved in all Microsoft Windows Operating Systems.. This tool works on both architectures: Windows X64, Windows X86. She works closely with other recovery tools Nirsoft Team.All rights of these tools for developers due Nirsoft.All… -
Hiren’s Boot 15.1 Rebuild V2.0
8 Feb 2012 | 1:29 pmHiren’s Boot 15.1 Rebuild V2.0 | 617 MB Hiren’s Boot CD is a vast collection of bootable and portable utilities for the management, diagnosis and repair of computer problems, recover lost or deleted files or cracking passwords. In addition, HBCD provides a means to take control of any computer and communicate with other computers, surf the internet, write documents or programs, without booting the installed operating system. There are literally hundreds of utilities and it is advised that you explore the contents before the need for it arises. What new in Version Hiren’s… -
Apple Final Cut Pro X v10.0.3 MAC OSX
8 Feb 2012 | 1:29 pmApple Final Cut Pro X 10.0.3 MACOSX | 1.41 GB Rebuilt from the ground up to meet the needs of todayпїЅs creative editors, Final Cut Pro breaks free from the restrictions of old-fashioned timeline tracks. A new, dynamic editing interface lets you experiment freely while working with extraordinary speed and precision. Link for more information: http://www.apple.com/finalcutpro/top-features/ Download link: -
DAZ Studio Pro 4.0.3.9 x86 + x64 (2011)
8 Feb 2012 | 12:28 pmDAZ Studio Pro 4.0.3.9 x86 + x64 (2011) | 1.05 GB DAZ Studio is a multi-shape 3D settings, posing and animation tool that enables anyone to create stunning digital images and animation. DAZ Studio is the ideal tool for developing unique digital art and animation with virtual people, animals, props, vehicles, supplies, environment, and much more. Just choose a subject and / or install, arrange accessories, lighting installation, and start to create beautiful artwork.32 bit Intel Dual Core (or equivalent) or greater1.6 GHz (2 GHz dual core or faster recommended)Windows 7, Vista, or XP (Windows… -
Old 68k Mac Software Server (Netatalk)
8 Feb 2012 | 12:28 pmOld 68k Mac Software Server (Netatalk) | 6.31 GB Set-Up Server (Unix):Install netatalk on Linux box. Unarchive Volume68k.tar.gz to the AppleShare Volume. Set-Up Client (Classic Mac):Install System 7.5.3 and Update to 7.5.5.Then, install Open Transport 1.1.2, and AppleShare Client 3.7.4. After, you’ll be able to connect your server!! Enjoy apps and games. Link Download
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Governor Tim Pawlenty speaks at the Dole Institute
9 Feb 2012 | 11:16 amThe Dole Institute hosted ‘An Evening with Tim Pawlenty’ Tuesday night, which was free and open to the public. Tim Pawlenty ran as a Republican presidential candidate from May to August, 2011. He was previously governor of his home state, Minnesota, from 2003 to 2011. He also served as a majority leader in the House of Representatives from 1993 to 2003. Bill Lacy invited Pawlenty to discuss politics, his support for Mitt Romney and to talk about the issues that America faces today. The Dole Institute student advisory board and College Republicans co-sponsored this event. “I thought… -
Napping shown to benefit academic performance
9 Feb 2012 | 11:14 amIt’s funny the way that life works sometimes. When we’re younger, we’re conditioned into habits that our parents and teachers hope will stay with us for the rest of our lives. We are taught to read, write, share and … nap. Whether it was for my parents’ and teacher’s sake or my own sake, I can remember being forced to nap throughout my early childhood. It was a duty, an obligation. Like eating all the green things on my plate before I could eat something actually substantial (like Oreos or Little Debbie cakes), it had to be done. Thinking back, I wish that I… -
Adele, Kanye West predicted to be big winners at 2012 Grammy Awards
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UConn self-imposes APR sanctions
9 Feb 2012 | 10:59 amUConn has proposed self-imposed penalties in hopes of being allowed to play in the 2013 NCAA tournament, according to an Associated Press report. Amongst the penalties proposed is reducing the number of games it will play next season. The school is currently barred from the 2013 tournament due to low academic progress rate scores. The reduction would total four games, according to a statement from associate director of athletics, Mike Enright. Under normal NCAA rules, the Huskies would play 27 regular season games and a three-game preseason tournament. Under the proposal, UConn would play 26… -
ACTA: The SOPA that has already been passed
9 Feb 2012 | 10:42 amWe’ve all heard the buzz around the Stop Online Piracy Act and the Protect Intellectual Property Act, but not many students nor professors are familiar with ACTA, the most recent act against piracy signed by more than 30 countries. ACTA, or the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, could be viewed as an international version of SOPA. Since its initial creation, the agreement has undergone many provisions as to not infringe on any current U.S. laws. Critics of ACTA claim the Internet Protocol provisions are as restrictive as anything contained in SOPA. The international statute originated…
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Non-Christians Heed the Call of Christian Colleges
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Are College Rankings Ridiculous?
9 Sep 2011 | 5:00 amThink of it this way: if an online dating service were to create a list of key factors for bachelors such as "number of serious relationships," "how hot girls think he is," and "comedic aptitude test score" and then rank order them to generate a list of "America's Best Bachelors," how reliable and relevant do you think that information would be for your personal relationship needs? -
10 College Costs That May Surprise You
9 Sep 2011 | 5:00 amYou may just associate "hidden costs" with shady car dealers, but surprise, surprise -- college is no exception. -
Your Basic College-Bound Questions, Answered
9 Sep 2011 | 5:00 amFrom choosing a school to writing your essay to preparing for an admissions interview, applying to college is a process that can leave you with more questions than answers. That's where CollegeBound comes in - we'll get you started on the basics and show you where you can find out more. -
Managing Your Student Body: Stay Healthy at College
7 Sep 2011 | 5:00 amIt's hard to stay healthy and fit when you are a busy college student, but it's not impossible, thanks to free apps and inexpensive gadgets that can help you achieve your goals.
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Planning and Preparing for College (Scholarships, Internships, Etc)
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CITY OF MEMPHIS YOUTH Ambasadors Program -- Deadline: March 16, 2012
8 Feb 2012 | 3:43 pmCity of Memphis Youth Ambassadors Program is a year-round enrichment program that targets area youth in grades 10, 11 and 12. MAP operates in nine sites covering the seven Memphis City Council Districts. Each site will be supported by a community cluster. Each cluster will include: Faith-based institutions, businesses, schools, neighborhood organizations, non-profits, government agencies, parents -
Health S.T.E.M. Careers Symposium -- February 18, 2012
7 Feb 2012 | 7:27 amSaturday, February 18, 2012 from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM (CT) Baptist Hospital Baptist Educators Center 6019 Walnut Grove RdMemphis, TN 38120 View Map Click Link for Additional Details on the Symposium (click image to register) REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BY FEBRUARY 14, 2012 Visit memphischallenge.org for information on upcoming events.Health S.T.E.M. Careers Symposium -
Memphis EMBODI Conference due Date: March 10, 2012
7 Feb 2012 | 5:55 amThe Memphis Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. in partnership with the 100 Black Men of Memphis, Inc., and the Delta Boulé of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, Inc. are embarking on a significant program within the Memphis community. As charged by our National Office, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Memphis Alumnae is developing programming to address the male crisis that is impacting -
Kohl's Kids Who Care® Program -- Deadline: March 15, 2012
4 Feb 2012 | 4:19 amNominate a Kid Who Cares Today! (Starts February 1, 2012)Do you know a special child who has made a difference in his or her community? Our Kohl's Kids Who Care® Program gives you the chance to acknowledge those contributions! Our program recognizes young people who volunteer in their communities. This year, Kohl's will recognize over 2,200 kids and award $440,000 in scholarships to kids ages 6- -
CBU Solids Modeling Workshop -- February 14, 2012 -- Apply Now
31 Jan 2012 | 9:29 pmSolids ModelingAn Engineering Workshop for High School Students This program is free and open to all students in grades 9-12. Advanced registration is required, as space is extremely limited. Tuesday, February 14, 2012 3:30-5:45 pm Christian Brothers University Nolan Engineering Center, Room 237 Topics at this event will include the investigation of accidents, fires, and structural failures
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Year One: A College Blog
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Inter-semester Travels
6 Feb 2012 | 2:40 pmWhew! Well, after weeks of studying and three two-hour exams, I’m free! Exams weren’t as difficult as I was dreading; I think I did pretty well. I was really intimidated at first because I wasn’t really sure what to expect when I went into a University exam, but I feel a lot better about them now. I’m still a bit nervous about the results, but they should be posted any day now so my anxiety will be relieved. At my University there is a two-week break between exams and second semester. It’s a kind of weird system that they’re changing next year to coincide better with other US and… -
Home for the Holidays!
16 Dec 2011 | 7:46 amAt 2:45 tomorrow morning I will depart for the airport to go home. It’s not exactly the most opportune time to be up and going, but I’m excited nonetheless! Though I love it here and will probably miss my new home, I’m excited to go back to my childhood home for a couple of weeks, especially since I only get to go home twice a year. It will really be nice to have someone else do my laundry for a while and be able to sleep in my relatively giant bed. I tend to be the one who cooks in my family when I’m home so I doubt I’ll get a break from that, but I love cooking anyways. I won’t… -
Private Housing?
15 Dec 2011 | 10:35 amIn the UK it’s very common for students to move out of University-owned accommodation and into privately owned flats or houses by their second year in University. This is still something of a weird concept to me since in the U.S. some colleges require that students live on campus for all four years. I asked my housemates about why this is such a common thing and they said that British parents are actually very supportive of students moving into private accommodation as soon as possible because it makes them more independent and responsible. Since this is such a common thing to do, not only… -
Exams
12 Dec 2011 | 5:55 amEven though I’m free from all my extracurricular responsibilities I still have one big hurdle for this semester: I have exams. Of course, this situation isn’t as dire as it seems. My University, because it starts later than most, also ends the semester later. As in after Christmas. It’s kind of an odd system (but they’re changing it next year) and it means that I don’t even start with exams until I get back from Christmas break. This is nice for now since I don’t have to worry about them now, but during Christmas it certainly won’t be nice to spend the time I have back in my… -
Back to Normal!
9 Dec 2011 | 8:23 amWhew! Last night was the final night for the play I was acting in. You know what that means? It means that I have no more producing, no more acting, and no more papers to turn in. I just get to go to class and find Christmas presents for my family. It’s such a relief! This morning I woke up and looked around at my room and realized just how busy I’ve been. My room was a mess of play posters, notes, and clothes that I had been too tired to put away. My housemates have, on several occasions, jokingly asked if I actually live here anymore. As of now my room is tidied (though there are no…
