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Playing Against Type

Myers-Briggs Profiles Help You Assess Your Boss
by Deborah Geering, Porfolio.com


Recognizing the Myers-Briggs personality types of your boss or business partners can help you get what you want in your career.

Leaders are easy to recognize: They're TJs.

"The T is their preference for thinking that leads them to look at the logical consequences of all the alternatives that they face. The J, the judging, comes in and helps them get that organization to fulfill that decision -- to operationalize it and to implement it," says Allen Hammer, a consultant at Manfredo Curtis Associates, which advises companies on how to get the most out of their employees. For Hammer, helping others spot and work effectively with a TJ can mean the difference between an initiative's succeeding or failing.

Welcome to the coded world of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, the system of identifying personality characteristics along four dimensions that can predict the choices people make and how they will interact with others. The types, scored with a letter and used in combinations of four, indicate various qualities, such as judging (J) and thinking (T). Knowing the personality type of a supervisor or a business partner can aid in securing a promotion, closing a deal, or inspiring the next great idea.

"It gives you a sort of advantage over others because you are able to flex your own style to interact with the other person," says executive coach Linda Burrs.

If you're faced with a fact-oriented, so-called sensing type (S), for example, your best move in selling an idea might be to create an impressive PowerPoint presentation. "Sensing types like to see all the facts and details concisely presented," says Betsy Styron, president and C.E.O. of the Center for Applications of Psychological Type in Gainesville, Florida. But the same presentation might fall flat with an intuitive type (N), who prefers to make decisions based on gut feelings.

Although there's no way to really know another person's MB type short of making them take the 93-question diagnostic test themselves, most successful executives tend to cluster around a few major personality types. And you can identify their weaknesses as well as their strengths. While TJs excel at important leadership tasks such as risk taking and goal setting, they're typically not as good at building consensus. "They sometimes come across as too cold, too logical, and too objective," says Hammer.

Fortunately, the business world tends to center on four of the 16 possible MB types. Here are the ones to know and how best to handle them.

ENTJ -- Donald Trump

Donald Trump is a classic example of an ENTJ (Extroverted, iNtuitive, Thinking, Judging), which describes a leader who cuts a commanding profile. "Big picture" people, they have a vision that is results-oriented, and hold themselves and others to high standards. They are unforgiving about deadlines, make firm decisions, and see themselves as confident, innovative organizers. They are also prone to discuss ideas extensively or just think out loud -- but such statements shouldn't be mistaken for firm directives.

INTJ -- Bill Gates

Bill Gates is likely an INTJ (Introverted, iNtuitive, Thinking, Judging), according to Ross Reinhold, a consultant who operates Personalitypathways.com. Innovative and independent, Gates and his ilk value competence and self-sufficiency. They have a knack for reducing complexities to their most basic, and for finding efficient ways to improve processes. Unlike ENTJs, INTJs come across as restrained, an image that often reflects their skepticism and lack of emotion in decisionmaking. Although open-minded, they quickly discard unworkable solutions -- sometimes with sarcasm.

ESTJ -- Martha Stewart

Analytical and systematic thinkers, ESTJs (Extroverted, Sensing, Thinking, Judging) value order -- sometimes to the extreme. Martha Stewart, a natural ESTJ, has made a career of it. Like ENTJs, people of this type are also confident decision-makers, but unlike ENTJs, INTJs are more focused on process than vision. How you do something may matter more than what it's about.

ISTJ -- Warren Buffett

ISTJs (Introverted, Sensing, Thinking, Judging) are excellent managers of facts and details. They thrive in hierarchical structures and value consistency and common sense. Although they appreciate hard workers, they can be impatient for results, and they tend to not value innovation as much as execution. Many consider Warren Buffett to be an archetypal ISTJ because of his conservative approach to investing. Thoroughly researched, written plans in which risks are identified and assessed are likely to be well-received by these managers.

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Gift-Giving Guidelines for Colleagues, Clients

by Caroline Levchuck, Yahoo! HotJobs


The holidays can be the most wonderful -- or perilous -- time of year when you factor in giving gifts in and around the office. How much should you spend? What's in? What's out?

You can take the guesswork out of buying presents with a little bit of thought and a lot of expert advice.

Personalized, But Not Too Personal

Personalizing presents is de rigueur this year. Ella Goldin, the owner of Chic Inspiration, a Manhattan-based personal shopping consulting firm, advises her corporate clients, "It really is the thought that counts, so be sure to put thought into it." Goldin urges gift givers to think carefully about the recipient and what he or she enjoys.

Gifts need not be extravagant. In fact, Goldin says, spending too much, especially on a gift for your boss, may be inappropriate. "You don't want to look like you're trying to curry favor rather than spread good cheer. Set a budget and stick to it."

Food gifts and alcohol are popular gift categories. Items such as monogrammed golf balls for an avid golfer or even a hard-to-get reservation at a hot restaurant are thoughtful yet affordable options.

While personalizing gifts is important, make certain you avoid getting too personal. "You don't want to offend anyone so use caution when giving a 'funny' present," she says. Your associates might not share your sense of humor.

Leave out the Logos

"Gifts are a great opportunity to show your clients that you know them," Goldin suggests, "and that you appreciate and understand them." Giving a thoughtful present also gives you something to talk about with clients that's not necessarily business-related. She says, "A fabulous present is a conversation starter."

Remember that while you're showing appreciation you should avoid showing off your brand -- so don't brand your gifts. Goldin, who's been a professional personal shopper for more than seven years, says, "When somebody gives you a great gift, you always remember whom it's from. You don't need to put a logo on it." Goldin adds, "Presents with logos on them can seem tacky and impersonal."

Save promotional materials and presents for another time of year, such as your company's anniversary.

Presenting Your Present

Goldin also coaches clients on presenting their gifts. "I've heard so many people downplay a present before the recipient has even opened it. They'll say, 'Oh, it's just a small gift.'" Big mistake, especially when you've put effort into it. Instead, suggests the present expert, "Present your gift with confidence and poise. Say, 'I bought you this gift and I hope you enjoy it.'"

Saying Thanks

And if you receive a gift, "Always write a heartfelt, handwritten thank you note any time someone gives you a present," she says. Goldin also recommends thank-you notes over last-minute reciprocal gifts. "It can be awkward and obvious if you give someone a random gift. A letter expressing your gratitude is much more appropriate."


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Networking for the Shy

by Heather Boerner, for Yahoo! HotJobs


If you're shy, it can be easy to think that you can bypass having to meet new people -- that is, networking -- by doing outstanding work. Not so, says Meghan Wier, author of "Confessions of an Introvert: The Shy Girl's Guide to Career, Networking and Getting the Most Out of Life."

"If you're not looking to move up or learn anything new, then by all means avoid networking," she said. "But if you want to bring more to your job and expand your career in any way, then it helps an awful lot to know the right people."

The good news is that networking doesn't mean glad-handing 100 strangers at a mixer.

Get Practice

Online networking sites like LinkedIn are a great way to stick a toe in the networking water, said Wier. But don't stop there.

Inch into it: Identify a few people you'd like to meet professionally. Email them an introduction. Next, move up to calling them. Then, arrange an in-person meeting, says Wier. By the time you meet, you'll be prepared to talk to them.

Go One-on-One

If big groups terrify you, arrange individual meetings. Grab your professional organization's member directory and set up coffee appointments with members, asking for guidance.

At these meetings, you can practice your quick self-promotional message -- what you do, why you love it, and where you want to go next -- and practice asking questions about the other person's business. After a while, answering and asking questions will seem normal.

And remember: You many not be the only shy person in the room. Your business date may welcome a chance for low-pressure networking.

Then, when you see your business date at a networking event, he won't be a stranger.

Get a Job

"One of the biggest negatives for shy people (at networking events) is they can be perceived as unfriendly or aloof," says Diane Darling, president of Boston-based Effective Networking.

Send a different message. Volunteer for a job at the event: Hand out nametags, offer to help people find things, or put away people's coats.

Be the Hook-Up

"As a shy person, I don't like it to be about me," says Wier. "So I like to consider myself a goodwill ambassador. If I meet someone who needs an electrician, I can say, 'I know someone who's an electrician. Have you talked to that person?' Then it becomes less about me and more about connecting people."

Once you impress others as helpful, they're more inclined to help you.

"It's good networking karma," she said. "The person you meet may not be the one who gets you a new job, but maybe the people she knows will."

Cut Your Losses

Finally, once you've hit your limit, there's no shame in making a graceful exit.

"As an introverted person, after a while you'll get exhausted and forcing it is just going to make you miserable," Wier says. "Go home and conquer another day."


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How to Decide Which Career is Right For You

By : Noel Rozny

Whether you're a college freshman about to leave home for the first time or an experienced worker who just got laid off, deciding which career is right for you can be a daunting task. With so many to choose from, how do you know which career will be a good fit, which will bring you the most personal fulfillment, and which will allow you to pay the bills?

When you're choosing a career, it helps to think about a variety of factors, not just how much money you'll take home at the end of the day. Check out these top five 5 career decision-making factors:

Career Decision Factor #1:
What do you like to do?
This is probably the most important factor to consider, because if you don't like what you do, you could very possibly end up hating your job and quitting within a few years to do something else.

If you're feeling stumped about which job is right for you, consider your personal interests, passions, and hobbies and how you can turn one of them into a career. Do you love animals and science? A veterinary technician career might be perfect for you. Are you more of a people person with an eye for fashion? A career as a fashion buyer, fashion merchandiser, or sales rep might be the way to go. Make a list of your favorite things and use our career profiles page to find careers related to that interest.

Picking a career that plays to your natural talents and interests is key to long-term success. As H. Jackson Brown, Jr. said, "Find a job you like and you add five days to every week."

Career Decision Factor #2:
What industry is right for you?
Picking the right industry can be just as important as picking the right job. Different industries grow at different rates, and can therefore offer different opportunities for growth and advancement. Finding an industry that fits with your career needs can ensure your happiness at work, as well job security for the future.

Healthcare, for example, is an industry that is growing by leaps and bounds, and it's not just for nurses and doctors. Growing healthcare facilities are in need of communications specialists, computer technology experts, and human resources professionals, making it a good industry for a wide variety of career professionals.

Career Decision Factor #3:
What degree is right for you?
As you consider different career choices, you may also want to consider the educational and certification requirements that accompany different jobs. Think about how long you want to be in school, what you'd like to study, and how much you're willing to spend on your education. These factors can be a good guide in helping you find the right career.

Consider a career in medicine, for example. Maybe you've always dreamed of being a surgeon, but spending thousands of dollars (literally) and 11 (or more) years in school doesn't sound right for you. There are many other healthcare careers, from nursing to physician assistant to EMT, that will allow you to save lives without investing that level of time (or money.)

Career Decision Factor #4:
Where do you want to live?
Where you live can also affect your career. If you want to be a financial trader, for example, you're most likely going to need to live in a large city close to the markets. But if you want to be a social worker, you may actually have better luck finding employment in a more rural area.

Before you choose a career, think about where you want to live. Are you a city person or a country person? Do you want to live somewhere warm, or do you want to be close to your family? Once you have a good idea of where you want to live, do some research and find out which careers and industries offer opportunities in that state or region.

Career Decision Factor #5:
What kind of lifestyle do you want?
Different careers come with different levels of commitment and expectations. Doctors and lawyers, for example, may take home some serious paychecks, but they're also expected to work long, irregular hours and devote a majority of their lives to developing their practices.

Teachers, on the other hand, also have a lot on their plates, but are able to enjoy nights, weekends, holidays, and summers with friends and families.

Before you choose a career: think long and hard about what is most important to you. Do you care so much about your career that you're willing to sacrifice personal and family time for work? Would you prefer to have a less demanding career that allows you to travel, be at home with your children, and pursue other interests?

By finding the balance between work and personal life that's right for you, you'll be sure to start a career that keeps you fulfilled both in and out of the workplace.

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Become a Model at Age 15

By : Dermound Becker

If you wish to become a model at age 15 and are worried if it is the right age for you or not, you need not panic. Modeling is a field where you will find people from across the age groups depending on the requirement. In fact 15 could be the right age to enter the field of modeling. Surely, the industry is quite glamorous and has its own inherent appeal. However, one needs to first consider physical appearance and the ability to persevere if you wish to become a model at age 15. Here we shall discuss a few basic things you need to do in order to get into this industry.

Get yourself a list of modeling agencies. These agencies accept open calls and post date for the appointment. Apply to these agencies and visit the agency with your parents since you are under 18. The standard procedure is that they will ask you certain questions, make you do a small walk and a few more things. Try to give your best shot in terms of appearance as looks matter the most. An alternative could be to just hang out at some of the best hang out joints or events in the city. There are a few large agencies which hire a team of spotters to get hold of new fresh talent. To become a model at age 15, the best way to start is visit as many fashion events in your city as possible and make your presence felt.

There are a few agencies which consider 15 a good age to start. So all you need to do is send them two snapshots of yours, one showing the face and one showing your complete body in a bikini. This will give any agency a rough idea on whether or not they wish to take you up. If they decide to take you up, they will do a professional photo shoot for you themselves.

Now if you wish to become a model at age 15, it is important to see if your physical appearance matches the standard requirements since your body will not be fully developed at this age. You surely need to be thin and slim with a minimum height of 5 feet 8 inches. Good clear skin is also a requirement if you wish to become a model. However, if you wish to become a model at age 15, your skin might have some problems like acne and stuff at that age. You need to keep them in check by consulting a skin specialist.

Above all you need the right attitude to become a model at age 15 or for that matter at any age. Your attitude will decide what kind of people you will work with and what kind of projects you will be able to get. So, gear up yourself and start approaching these agencies with the right frame of mind. You will surely make it big in this industry.

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Physical Fitness Is Important For Electricians

By : Martin Hofschroer

People on electrical courses must ensure they are fully fit before they become a qualified tradesman.

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) have said that good physical fitness is crucial for electricians as some electrical work may be strenuous and require a degree of strength.

Electricians must also be confident with heights as they may find themselves working high up and having perfect colour version is also essential due to the variety of different coloured wires in the job.

Research by the Electrical Contractors' Association (ECA) has revealed that a significant number of their membership is keen to stay in shape during their working day by eating healthy food.

The ECA discovered that the most popular snack of choice during the working day was a piece of fruit with 30 per cent of electricians claiming that they like to get one of their five-a-day in while on the job.

British electricians favour tea as their favourite drink with 67 per cent claiming the cuppa as their top beverage while 18 per cent wanted instant coffee and a tiny one per cent were keen on herbal tea as their work time refreshment.

David Pollock, ECA Group CEO, said: "This change in snack choices reflects our electricians' interest in staying in shape. Everyone wants to be healthy today and electricians are no different.

"This can only be a positive thing, proving that our workforce is keeping with the times, not just in terms of their work."

The IET also advised that electricians must be practical by nature as the job requires them to be good with their hands and they must be able to use a variety of tools in order to do their work effectively.

Being methodical is an advantage because an electrician must be able to follow safety guidelines and procedures while they are also expected to be independent as many are self employed and will have to work on their own and unaccompanied.

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Temp Agency Jobs - 6 Reasons They're Great For Unemployed Workers

Temporary employment can provide a big boost to unemployed workers. It may not be your full-time dream job, but temp agency jobs provide advantages that many unemployed workers overlook.

With temp employment, you work at different places for a short time. Some temp agency jobs last a few weeks; others last a few months. Temporary job agencies start by assessing your skills. Usually, you have to take some basic tests so that the agency can measure your proficiency in computer skills, typing, filing, spelling, and math. After that, they can start sending you to different companies. More than 2 million temporary employees head off to work every day!

If you're one of the millions of unemployed workers out there, here are 6 reasons to consider temp employment:

1. Temp agency jobs are a great way to spice up your resume. Being unemployed leaves too many people with stagnant resumes. Many unemployed workers bide their time until they can get a new job. However, with temp agency jobs, you can get experience in several different areas while you apply for full-time work.

2. Temp employment is a great way to get your foot in the door. According to various studies, 75% of people who do temp employment wind up getting a full-time job offer out of it. In a competitive job market, working as a temp can showcase your skills and set you ahead of the pack when a full-time job opens up.

3. Temp agency jobs give you a paycheck while you look for permanent work. Thanks to the 2010 unemployment extension, temp employment doesn't reduce unemployment benefits for workers who are in their second benefit year. Before, all temp work was considered "partial unemployment", meaning that taking a temp job could lead to a reduction in your unemployment checks.

4. Many temp agency jobs offer benefits that are normally reserved for full-time workers. Plenty of temporary job agencies offer their employees paid holidays, health insurance, and even 401K plans.

5. Temp employment can help your mental health. Many unemployed workers fall victim to feelings of worthlessness and depression. But, if you have a job to get up and go to every day, you're going to feel like a contributing member of society, even if it isn't a full-time job. An emotional boost like that can make being unemployed much easier.

6. Temp agency jobs can help you figure out if changing careers is the right move. With temp employment, you get a taste of different jobs - without actually plunging head-first into a whole new industry. With temp agency jobs, you can see if another industry is right for you. If it's not, you've only lost a few weeks, instead of years.

 
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Welding For Profit Through Careers and Personal Work

By : Wili Hauselberg

If you are looking for a hands-on career that can give you a high paycheck in accommodation with seeing the results of your work, then check out how welding careers can benefit you.

The welding profession is a quality one to turn to if you are good with your hands, and are not afraid to get burned every now and again. Working as a welder can put you in a variety of locations and job sites, and can be a tough job both physically and mentally. If you are looking to become a welder then locating your local trade school, or welding establishment can help you get what you need to take the class and learn the skill.

Where to Go after School

After you have gone through the training and learned how to form proper welds, you can begin looking for either a job site in your local or relative area, or you can begin welding for friends and family who need something fixed on their home or business. Welding is a lucrative career that can provide a twenty plus dollar per hour paycheck based upon your skill level, so if you are looking to weld for profit, just look at getting as much work as you can and get your skill level up to a respectable degree.

After you have the training certification, and have gotten your feet wet in the field of welding, you can begin looking for a long time job or a more stable one in your local area. Welders are always needed at construction sites and at various job locations, so doing a little checking around to see what is available is a great way to get started. Jobs on these sites include structural welders as well as people working on welding Inspection. If you are looking to make the most profit for your time doing welds and welding, then you may have to outreach to an out of town job site, or even out of state. Some places need a welder much more than others, and will pay to suit their need, so make sure that you are comfortable doing the work you do for the paycheck you receive.

Welding Is a Great Way to Make a Living

Overall welding is a stable profession that allows a person to work hard and make good money. Getting a certification, working for friends, then working on a job site is just the basic plan for a welder to start their career, there are really endless possibilities after you get your certification to where or for who you want to weld for profit, the choice is all yours.

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Becoming an Animal Care Specialist

By : Darnell X Hardin

For people who like working with animals so much, animal care specialist will be a great profession that can be obtained. This is the correct profession that will allow people to take care and manage the animals in various settings. Since there is no specific job requirements and no official degree needed, there are many people find that obtaining this profession is easier.

To become an animal care specialist, there are some things that you must pay attention. You should also do some things to obtain the job. The first thing that you should do is to decide the environment where you want to work. You are allowed to work anywhere from the local pet store to the U.S. Army. In this case, you have to make sure that the environment comforts you so that you can do the job well. But, before applying the job, you should have certain skills that become the qualifications. Thus, you should learn the job qualification and the responsibility before you apply.

The second thing that you should do is to develop your skills. This will be very valuable in order to make you as a professional animal care specialist. Although your primary job deals with animals, you should make a good communication with others such as the owners of the animals, the people where you are working and other staffs that work with you. With this, you can be a good animal care specialist. Additionally, you should always learn the skills for becoming good animal care specialist from many sources. You can learn the skills from specialized DVDs, books and joining professional associations.

The third thing that you should do is to enroll in a community college class or a home study course that covers anything about the animals such as the way to handle it and the way to take care of it. You will find that this will be very important thing to do since this covers anything about veterinary.

The next thing that you should do is to be aware of any job implications. You will find that the implications vary can be exercising shelter animals, feeding animals and cleaning their cages. But, you might find that the jobs might different among the animal specialist. This depends on the place of the employment.

The last thing that you should do is to get the certification. This is done if you are planning to move into more challenging positions or working in the same clinic that you choose forever. Those are some things that you should do to become an animal care specialist.

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Strange Careers You May Not Have Considered

By : C M Johnson

It seems we've come to a point in time, economically speaking, that creativity will be an option of choice, but often not "by" choice. With the global shift in the price of labor and its effect, many folks have to redesign their career life, often in midlife. Young people can study the road ahead and determine their path from a beginning perspective, purposefully aligning themselves with the latest trends in the career marketplace. Some economists are now forecasting that there may be a recession every three years in the United States.

With this in mind, the word innovation comes to mind. In decades past when Americans faced tough times, innovation grown from pure, hopeful, and driven creativity has often saved the day, turning people's futures around. Inventors particularly benefit by innovation, enjoying the 20 years worth of legal monopoly that a new use patent brings through manufacture and sale of their invention and more often, licensing their invention to companies earning a royalty on each sale. This is one of those strange careers you may not have considered.

You are probably wondering: How do I become creative, right? In the case of inventions, most inventors begin by thinking of common problems that exist in their life and the life of others they know. Have those particular problems been solved by someone else? Normally a patent search is needed to determine this. You can do this through Google's patent search. If, after combing through all the patent drawings and text you don't see anything that looks like your idea, a formal patent search by an attorney may be in order.

If you have had a formal search done then want to pursue your idea, file for a provisional patent application. This can be done for less than $200 total. This buys you one year in which to "license" your idea to a company. Licensing simply means they pay you so much for each and every one of your invention / products that sell. Also, being able to claim "Patent Pending" for your invention is a true advantage to you as well. Licensing is good because once you strike up an agreement, the income is residual, making you money 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, without the use of your time! This gives you the time and the money at the same time. I will place information under useful links for an expert in this process (I'm not compensated in any way for this referral).

What's your strategy for the future: More education, a different career, a new business, an invention? When you exhaust all other options, it is your creativity or lack thereof that will determine your success or failure. I predict this factor will increasingly determine your success or failure across time. Start looking inward for your creativity today.

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Several Things You Should Know About an Equine Veterinarian

BY : Darnell X Hardin

There are many veterinarians that work in a private practice. The percentage reaches 80% and you will find 6% among them focusing on horses. This number is got from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

When you want o be an equine veterinarian, you should be able to accept on-call emergencies, to perform the examinations, to diagnose the conditions and to provide on-site treatment in any conditions. Additionally, there are many duties that you should do. One of duties that you should do is that your patients should be your priority. This is based on the guidelines from the American Association of Equine Practitioners. You should also minimize pain or fear of the equines that you are working with.

You will find that equine veterinarian needs a lot of equipment to make the job easy. When you get this profession, you might need anything to be portable. You might need a truck, van or trailer with all the equipment inside. You can perform, the treatment to your patients at the clinic and you can bring the equine back with the vehicle that you have.

Furthermore, equine veterinarian should have a good relationship with the client and the patient. This means that you should maintain accurate and confidential records, wait prescriptions and make arrangements care for the equines when you have become an equine veterinarian.

However, bachelor's degree is the main requirement that you should fulfill when you want to become an equine veterinarian. The degree must focus on sciences that include zoology, animal nutrition, biology and chemistry. Then you must also complete a four-year veterinary medicine. Additionally, you should hold the license from the state that will allow you to practice in the U.S.

Those are several things about equine veterinarian that you should know if you are interested in this profession. With hard work, you will be able to get the job and work with horses that need help. But, you should always be careful since it might be quite dangerous to work with large animal.

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It's Just Not Fair - In Transition, Disappointment Affects Everyone


We are used to hearing that from little ones about their older brother or sister getting to do something that they are not or not being allowed to stay up a moment past their bedtimes. Even from our teens in not being allowed to go have the freedoms of an adult without the mentality of one. But as adults, we sometimes find ourselves saying that as well. And you know what; it is okay. It is justified when we are upset about a slighting of our children or loved ones. I find that I say it more in my "momma bear" mode for my kids than I do for myself. After all, I am a grown up, I know the motto suck it up, but when it involves ones we love, well then, the rules change.

Get ready folks, football season has started and there will be a lot of analogies coming your way. This is my son's Senior Year in High School. Big time! The season has not started and already I am biting my tongue enough where I think it will come off at any moment. First let me explain, my son is a chip off both blocks. Between his father and I - the kid is kind of ruined in terms of stubbornness, attitude and strong desire to express our opinions (in an appropriate way) when we see things that are not just. And, well, there is the attitude. He is 17, and a boy, and plays lots of sports, and has inherited his mother's attitude. People have told me they can just look at me and know immediately if it is really a wise idea to challenge me on something at that moment. I tend to wear my heart on my sleeves. My son has also inherited my naive firm belief that things should be just, right and fair. Decisions made on the basis of merit, ethics and all the proper values. What I have seen in less than a week is testing what we are made of; but, as his father pointed out, it is just a matter of proving yourself once again and it will happen. But as a mother, it is hard. It is hard to sit back and watch helplessly while these things transpire. I want to DO something, I want to be able to make something happen, I want to make it better.

Last week I talked to a woman who is helping her husband with his resume. He is in an incredible funk and this sweet woman is carrying that burden along with the stress of trying to continually build him up and look at the bright side of things. It is killing her watching the effect the transition is having on her husband. She wants to do something, she wants to make things happen, she wants to make it better.

Another client freely admits that he is driving his wife insane because he is looking for work and is being a complete (and not my words) "nutcase" about it. He said his wife has asked how she can help (my assumption: she wants to do something, she wants to make things happen, she wants to make it better) and he tells her he does not know what she can do.

You see, the stress of transition falls not only to those that are in transition, but to everyone around them. Men, and yes I am generalizing here so forgive me, tend to merge who they are with what they do and how they can provide. When there is a chink in their armor, it drives straight to the heart. Women, again I am generalizing, want to do something for them, to make it better. It is a tough world to live in and sometimes we just do not see beyond our own frustrations.

Great, you may be thinking, you have wonderful insight to what is going on in my home but how do we make it GO AWAY??? I wish I had the magic answer to that. It simply does not go away, it eats and tears at us. Personally, I try to take a philosophical approach. This is a time that nerves are raw and we really see the ties that bind. This is the opportunity for very open communication and a chance to become stronger, even if it is not at this moment, but in time. It is also a time to make plans (a primary and back up or two), have a purpose, and go after that primary plan. And if it just so happens that it is not working out the way you want, after you have put everything you have into it, then you already have your back up ready to implement. Take control of what you can and do the best with what you have, this is no time for excuses. Now is the time to give it everything you have no matter what.

For the woman and her husband, I told her to blame me for the following: she was to go home and tell him that I would be glad to speak to him at one of my classes; however, before doing so he must come up with 25 positive things about himself. Only after I see this list would I be able to help him with his resume. I told her the point in this is to force him to see the good in himself in what he can offer not only in a job, but in other ways. It is a difficult assignment; however one which I think will be very valuable. I image that he will want to ask her for advice on the list and possibly he will get some glimpse of insight as to how much good she sees in him.

For my client, I told him he must tell his wife that he knows he is being a donkey's rear end and he appreciates the fact that she has not smothered him in his sleep. He is not intentionally shutting her out but he honestly does not know what she can do to help him. And I told him he should tell her that as well then ask her opinion. Once he has asked for her opinion, he must shut up and listen. Not knock any suggestion that she gives but be appreciative that she gives it. And he should allow her the opportunity to tell him he's been the rear end and offer a diversion, do something outside of transition world, even if it is a walk around the block.

For me, well, I am going to focus on the positive that my son has incredible athletic ability (this is not momma bear bragging, I have had several coaches tell me he is one of the most athletic kids in the high school) and is a strong young man able to stand up for himself and what he believes is just and right in a moral sense and not in a self-centered-the-world-revolves-around-me-teenage-entitlement sense. Yes, he knows the difference, I have seen it in action and it is those moments that my breath catches in my throat because there is an adult in there wanting to come out! Although, sometimes he just chooses to ignore it. I have to believe that when all is said and done he will be on that field kicking butt and (from my keyboard to the greater power's ears) some college will want him to come play for them. Just on a side note, I also have game film of him, just in case any school is interested in seeing just how this kid tackles so hard he gives concussions and has hands that the ball just seems to find...

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Using Meditation to Forge on With Your Career

By : Nelson Berry

Some people just want to have jobs. Majority, though, want to build up a career. This means they want to see development usually in the form of promotion. They want to take up more trainings and improve their skills.

However, finding and getting into a career that you truly want is not that simple. You will find yourself embroiled in a lot of issues and problems. You can get entangled amid office gossip, deadliest deadline, and too much stress. Sometimes the challenges are too great you would think you would never achieve the goals you have set for your career.

When you feel like they are getting heavier by the day, you may want to meditate.

The Benefits of Meditation

Matthieu Ricard is 63 years old, French interpreter, and considered to be one of the happiest men in the world. His work along with the Dalai Lama had turned him into a Buddhist monk. However, that is not really the main secret for his excellent mood and high level of happiness. It is in meditation.

Meditation has become a part of culture of Buddhism. It has been around for thousands of years, and so far, it has never failed to bring plenty of benefits to its ardent practitioners.

What are its benefits? The topmost advantage of meditating is the gift of an uncluttered mind. It does this through proper breathing. When you breathe during meditation, you do so deeply and slowly. This is how you allow the air to pass in and out of your body while feeling its vibrations. When you get in sync with such vibrations, you will find yourself becoming more aware of the present moment, thus getting rid yourself the uncertainties and worries you may have about your career.

Moreover, when you have a clearer mind, it will be easy for you to make more rational decisions.

The Use of Subliminal Messages

Meditation also allows you one of the sub-branches of neuro-linguistic programming or NLP called subliminal messages. Also known as auto-suggestions, these sentences or statements have a way of changing your perception about things, usually shifting negative thoughts and emotions to something positive. Perhaps during the course of meditation, you can utter or listen to the following:

* I can be successful in my chosen career.
* I envision myself treading the path I choose.
* I can achieve all the job goals.
* My career path is clear.
* I will be following my own destiny.

The subliminal messages are meant for your subconscious, a part of your mind you do not have full control. When you can activate these subliminal messages, they become so powerful they can be your new belief system.

Practicing meditation does not happen overnight. It may even take months before you master it. Nevertheless, the benefits are definitely going to be worth the wait. In the process, you will notice how you become to be more productive, clear with your objectives, and definitely a much better person than before.

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IT Jobs and the Shortage of Professionals

By : Rostyslav Dumych

Most small and medium organizations find it very difficult to hire candidates as these professionals are hard to find. IT professionals too; prefer to associate with bigger organizations. IT jobs in these organizations help professionals to grow with the organization and also adds weight age to their profile. There are many factors which are involved in the industry. There are a number of advantages and disadvantaged in the global market which may be involved and the smaller the organization the higher the issues. IT jobs have many benefits but it is essential for these professionals to constantly update their knowledge and be prepared to deal with changes in strategies, flexibility and cost effectiveness which are amongst the leading services provided by the organization. IT professionals can provide solutions to various divisions in an organization and they have a wide range of IT jobs to choose from.

IT jobs can include a number of enhanced business opportunities which are required for the growth of the organization. Hiring the right professionals for IT jobs can enhance the services of the organization and can ensure it can achieve its long term business goals.

IT professionals can help to stabilize a business and help it to grow. Many organizations have undergone various changes in the recent years and have reconstructed their operations. This has given way to many outsourced IT jobs in the market. The IT industry is growing rapidly and it is very difficult for the employers to find suitable candidates for these IT jobs. IT jobs in the field of network systems and data communications are very highly in demand and will continue to increase. IT jobs in the field of computer engineering and system analyst are also in demand. Database administrators and software engineers come in next. The growth in the IT sector has seen a sudden demand for IT professionals and IT jobs for specialist such as engineers are most in demand. Technology related IT jobs have also started to increase and IT workers for all levels are required in this field. The shortage of IT professionals is a major issue for the IT industry.

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Job Search Strategies For New Canadian Residents

By : Lilly Gordon

When you choose to make the move to Alberta from overseas, there are many things to consider: housing, transportation, family and of course, a job. No matter what your skills are coming into Canada, you may have to fill in certain areas of your life in order to obtain a job with the same skill set.

There are several ways to make the transition from being a new immigrant without employment to an employed resident of Alberta. If you are looking for a corporate position, Edmonton or Calgary are the best places to start.

If you are a skilled immigrant with no Canadian work experience and little grasp of the English language, your best option is to try and find a program at a college or university that will prepare you for the work force. These programs are designed to help newly landed immigrants develop job search strategies and look for employment that suits their previous skill set.

Programs such as this can offer the following skills:

* English as a second language

* Effective interview strategies

* Writing professional cover letters and résumés

* Networking skills

* Communication skills in and out side of the office

* Time management skills

* English skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing

These courses also offer an unpaid job placement with a host company in the student's sector of choice, which is a valuable tool for future job opportunities and a great resource.

When you are prepared to find a permanent position in the workforce, there are several job search strategies you can employ to help with the search:

1. Research companies in your city of choice that would be a good match for your skill set.
2. Apply to your companies of choice before they advertise for a position.
3. Work with a professional job search company - they can offer years of experience finding jobs for people just like you.
4. Learn about popular Canadian software and take evening or weekend courses to familiarize yourself with the software that you may have to use in your work sector.
5. Study the companies you would like to work for and find similarities between your old job in that industry and what you could do for the companies you would like to work for.
6. Find opportunities to network with successfully employed new Canadians just like yourself. Not only will it boost your optimism, it could also lead to a job interview.
7. Volunteer in the area you would like to work. Gaining experience at a business in Alberta, even if it is unpaid, is priceless and will look great on your résumé.

With some preparation, experience and a drive to succeed, you will no doubt find a wonderful new job that suits your skills.

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Take The First Step Today

By : Ricky I K Ruto

When considering a business venture or any other kind of venture in life most people stop themselves before they've taken the first step.

All of the different factors that they haven't smoothed out yet begin to appear and suddenly what they want to do seems impossible.

This is the time when you have to start taking actions even when you are not totally sure that they are going to work.

If you've already got an inkling of what you need to do and have jotted down a few notes begin to take actions.

Call the people who you believe you need to contact. Go to the office space that you are thinking of leasing. Do the things that you can at that very moment.

This exercises is meant to get your mind off all the things that you 'can't' do and on to the things that you can.

After you take a few actions you will begin to notice that parts of the plan that you didn't see before are starting to come into focus and being resolved.

This is because the mind is beginning to call on its faculties to further your plan. While you are out there doing things that seem unimportant I assure you that a day or even an hour later you will begin to see how they all fit in to the big picture.

An example of this that I experienced was when I wanted to take out office space. Considering that at the time I only had one online business I didn't really need the space but I wanted to get out the house to do work therefore it was necessary.

I didn't really see how I was going to afford office space and a secretary as well as all the over heads. Internet, cleaning fees e.T.C

then one day I was accosted by an individual who wanted to have a meeting with me about being a potential business partner. Considering I'd only just met the individual I didn't even want to entertain the idea but I went anyway.

Upon arriving at his office I found out it was a building that had floors which were sectioned off so many businesses were on the same floor who share a common secretary! This I realized was exactly what I was looking for.

Taking that action (the meeting) that seemed so totally random actually led to the solution to one of my problems!

Every action irrespective of how random seeming is leading you to where you need to be.

Remember, 'there are no coincidences only the illusion of coincidence'

thank you for reading and have a beautiful day.

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Were You Fired From Your Last Job? Here Are Some Tips For Future Interviews

By : Vanessa Renee

With the current job market, it's hard enough to find a job for the most highly qualified and praised professionals, however finding a job can be even more difficult for those who were fired from a previous job.

When interviewing for your next job, it's important for you to first assess what went wrong at your previous job. What could you have done differently? How will you change your behaviors in the future? What have you learned? How will this make you a better employee going forward?

The following are ways to explain your parting with your previous company, without flat out saying you were fired.

• Reason for termination: Change in corporate direction. Explain that the business took a new direction, and you did not support the changes that were being made. Then, quickly move on and talk about ways that the experience has made you a better employee. Demonstrate what you have learned about working with others, being flexible, and submitting to authority. Regardless of how ugly the break was with your formal employer, never speak unkindly of the company or the individuals there.

• Reason for termination: Change in management. Sometimes management changes, and you may have been let go because you didn't get along with your new boss. If this was the case, explain that some people just don't mesh. Do not elaborate on the conflict. Proceed to share references managers and colleagues with whom you had a fantastic working relationship. This demonstrates that while you may have had conflict with one person, you also have built strong professional relationships with many other people in the same time frame. Almost everyone has had a difficult boss at some point, and they will hopefully look past this. Do not speak unkindly of your former boss.

• Reason for termination: Conduct. While everyone can relate to an experience with a difficult boss, it can be rather tricky to explain being fired for infractions that are considered major office taboo such as sexual harassment, drug use, or misuse of company funds among other dirty deeds. In this situation, you need to be prepared for the fact that some companies will not hire your. The best approach is to honest, but brief, and show how you will be a better employee because of the situation. Then you can try to steer the conversation toward your professional accomplishments.

• Reason for termination: Poor performance reviews. If you were fired because your work was not up to par, first you should assess why you were under-performing and try to address those issues. You may find help by calling your past bosses and colleagues and asking them for ways that you could have improved. If you take this approach, remember not to be defensive. What is done is done. Listen humbly to their suggestions for your improvement. Once you have identified actionable changes you can make, it will be easier for you to assure an employer that you have made the changes necessary to succeed at their company.

Most importantly, do not lie about why you lost your job. It is fine to tell the truth, and then offer positive ways that the experience will affect your performance in the future. The truth does have a way of getting around, so if you lie to your employer, when he finds out that you have falsely represented yourself, you will likely be fired again.

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Earning Residual Income Online Means Investing in Yourself

By : Ellis Jackson

One of the problems that people face when they begin the process of earning residual income online from home is that it is to difficult to do. I make a suggestion that they should make an investment by purchasing an internet marketing course. But they look at me and say that it is too expensive. What! Are they kidding me? Investing in yourself is never too expensive when it could better your life in the long run. Just look at all the money most people waste everyday.

Cigarettes do nothing but kill you and people spend spend $5 to $6 a pack almost 7 days a week for years. How about their precious coffee every morning from those expensive coffee shops. They will stand in line all morning to get that caffeine fix. If you sat down and added all that money up you will have realized that you have nearly $2000 bucks or more on those items each years. Now tell me how any of that money helped you in earning residual income? Image if you would have took that money and started investing in yourself? Who knows what you would have accomplished by now.

Look at it like this. Pretend that you socked away just 50 cents a day for one year and someone challenged you to start earning residual income online with it. What would you do first? Well, let's see? The amount you would have would add up to $182.50. A few less cups of coffee could easy make that up. Now find something that will actually teach you something and not just promise you the moon and stars. You can find that with money to spare. Then look over the material and follow the steps given to you and you could be on your way. But there is one thing you must realize when you are investing in yourself.

Others out there are doing the same thing you are. There are learning those tips and tricks just like everybody else. Once you start you will have other competitors both experienced and newbies all doing the same thing. That means once you catch up in your learning you must take it to the next level.

Just like a basketball coach who teaches basketball to other players there is no guarantee that he or she will make it to the pros. That player must take what they have learned and go beyond it. That is what you must do if you want to start earning residual income online. Investing in yourself means that you will have to do something that makes you stand out from all the rest. Or find a niche that is not heavily targeted yet and go after it and dominate it. If you can do that you can then get your foot in the door as an expert in that field and then grow from there.

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Senin, 30 Agustus 2010

The Right Way to Resign

How to Leave Your Job in Good Standing
by Caroline Levchuck, Yahoo! HotJobs


After you've landed a new job, the excitement of starting something new may be accompanied by anxiety and guilt over leaving the familiar and perhaps some good friends, too. Even if you're leaving mostly enemies behind, it's still a good idea to leave your job in good standing.

Corporate alumni associations are sprouting up all over the Fortune 500, at companies including GE, Procter & Gamble, and Yum! Brands, and it's in your best interest to be a part of these burgeoning professional networks. In fact, if you handle your transition properly, your former employers may even view your ascension elsewhere as a PR asset.

"Whatever the circumstances are around your departure, keep your mind on the big picture and don't do anything that could come back to haunt you," says career coach Deborah Brown-Volkman.

She recommends three steps for wrapping things up at your old job and departing with a pat on the back from your boss.

1. Write down everything you do and how it all gets done.

Forget job descriptions. They rarely tell us precisely what an individual does day-to-day or reveal the "It's not really my job, but I kind of do it anyway" responsibilities that grace any worker's plate each week. Also, in an age of zero redundancy at many companies, you cannot rely on even your supervisor to understand what it is you do and how you go about doing it.

Brown-Volkman says, "Often a boss feels like, 'I don't know what this person does -- I only know she can't leave!'"

So, do your boss and colleagues right by creating an exhaustive list of everything you handle, along with detailed instructions on how to handle it. Your coworkers will appreciate you for having this thorough document -- and for having done so much during your tenure.

2. Remain until you train the new you.

Two weeks' notice may be the minimum an employer requests, but most companies will appreciate a more lengthy lead-time so that you can help train your replacement. If you do so, your boss will be indebted to you. You're also sending a message that you want your former coworkers and employer to succeed.

Brown-Volkman, author of "Coach Yourself to a New Career," adds, "It's hard to give a lot of notice because your next employer may be waiting anxiously for you to start, and many people want to take a week off between jobs." However, she urges departing workers, "Spend as much time as you can with your replacement or colleagues who will be temporarily handling your workload. Train them so they've got it down cold."

Also, tap your own network for a potential replacement. You may even be eligible for a finder's fee if you refer the right person for the job.

3. Wish everyone well when you leave.

Brown-Volkman advises all her clients, "It's important to complete with your former coworkers on your last day." Give everyone a heartfelt farewell and say a few words of encouragement and appreciation to all your colleagues. "Even if you don't like someone, bury the hatchet. It takes a big person to do that, but you never know when you'll meet this individual again."

Also, she points out that former coworkers are the best candidates to join your professional network. "You will always have common ground with these folks. They're easy to stay in touch with. There will always be some bit of news or gossip you can bond over, and that makes it less awkward to pick up the phone and chat."

"All of this really is for the future, the big picture," she adds. "You could end up working for some of these people. You may need a favor. You just don't know, so make sure you leave on the best possible terms."


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Five Major Business Trends That Will Impact Education and the Emerging Job Market

By : Colin Mclean

Baby Boomers Come of Age

Baby boomers are a huge demographic headed for retirement. The main element that separates this Baby Boomer generation from older generations is their attention to health issues and the length of time they have spent in the job market.

As generations grow older, there will be a greater need for specialized health care. Other areas that are likely to be impacted by the coming-of-age Baby Boomers include such industries as assisted living and social working.

Increasingly Effective Medicine

Innovations in the medical field along with the robust output of the pharmaceutical industry will help people to live longer; while maintaining the productivity of their lives. There are a growing number of adults who expect to work beyond the traditional normal retirement age. This trend will both demand and require a whole new generation of health care professionals and specialists that will be a major asset in helping to prolong the quality and vibrancy of life.

An Increased Need for Child Care Services

For people who work hard to maintain a certain standard of living, the need for high quality childcare services has resulted in a market place response with a variety of programs, such as pre-kindergarten educational programs that require highly trained educators. Traditionally a lower paying profession, childcare service is slowly becoming a more lucrative and stable career destination for many people. These educators are positioned to demand higher salaries than their predecessors.

Technology on the Move

There is never a shortage of ideas, and the fact that many American companies look to overseas for technology solutions should have no major impact on US technology professionals who have the skills and knowledge to effect upgrades and repairs. The world is competitive, and companies will continually need to provide their teams with competitive equipment and industry resources. IT, electrical, and cable Infrastructures will need to be updated on a continual basis.

IT professionals who have training and skills in networking and support should experience stable demand as companies come of age through the need to be and remain competitive on an on-going basis.

The Distribution of Work

The Distribution of work will continue to be a main impetus for the development of increasingly effective information networks. The term "hot desking" will become more familiar as consultants and business professionals continue to divide their time among diverse locations.

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5 Ways to Use Praise and Recognition to Skyrocket Your Business

By : Nan McAdam

Everyone has a reason for working. Whether it is a traditional job or an entrepreneurial career choice. One obvious reason for earning money is to bring it into the household to purchase goods, services, savings for "rainy days" or retirement. Another reason for working is to pay off our debts. Like the bumper sticker says, "I owe, I owe, so off to work I go."

While those may be compelling reasons, there is another one most people don't think about or talk about. It is the secret reason some people find their job satisfying and enjoyable. What is that reason? It is praise and recognition.

I have had people tell me that they don't work for praise and recognition. They say it isn't important to them. If they are being truthful, they are not the norm. The majority of people have an increased sense of well being in a job or career when their accomplishments are sincerely praised and they are recognized for those achievements.

If you are a leader of a team and want to increase productivity by using praise and recognition, here are 5 things you can do:

1. Identify the behavior that brings the results you want. When the successful behavior is recognized with praise, it makes that person want to do the thing again to earn more praise. Not only will that person want to duplicate that behavior, but the team mates around them will, also, want to do what it takes to receive praise and recognition.

2. Always look for reasons to praise. Effective praise is spontaneous. Look for genuine reasons to praise. I, personally, don't believe sincere praise can be overdone. I don't believe that you can love and appreciate your team members too much. Praise can be in the form of using their name in a speech or a smile with the words "well done" attached.

3. Think of it as being a good will ambassador, always saying something nice about someone. Sometimes, is may be tough to find something good about someone. But, keep looking. Everyone has something nice about them, worthy of praise and recognition. It is worth the effort when you do.

4. Above all, it should appear natural. At first it will take conscious effort to find those good things and praise them. But, with practice, it will begin to flow naturally. It won't seem phony or contrived.

5. An effective way to praise and recognize is to send short written notes. Those short notes are usually kept and can be read over and over. Better yet, send a short note of praise to their home to their spouse or loved ones. When you make them look like a hero in the eyes of the people they love, wow, what a powerful recognition.

Praise and recognition, used correctly, can increase productivity, help everyone reach their goals and increase the positive feelings of your team members. With all that juice, doesn't it make sense to get really good at it?

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What Does a Legal Office Assistant Do?

By : Daniella Gibbings

If you have been considering becoming a legal office assistant (also known as a paralegal) you should first become familiar with what the job entails. If you are familiar with the role of the legal assistant you will be able to decide if this is the right career for you.

The first thing you should know is that a legal assistant does require secondary training. You can take a course at a community college or a business college. The length of your course will vary but you can sometimes finish your training in under a year. You will be trained to understand the terminology that is used in law offices as well as many of the simpler tasks that lawyers need to perform. Lawyers relay on legal assistants to complete many of easier tasks so that they have more time to focus on the case.

You should understand that a paralegal or legal assistant cannot practice law. That means that they cannot set fees, give any type of legal advice, or represent someone in a courtroom. They cannot take the place of a qualified lawyer.

Legal assistants are most often involved in the behind the scenes work. That may include doing paper investigations and research. They may have to find witnesses to support the case or look for similar cases that can help the lawyer find a new angle to the case. Lawyers rarely do this kind of work themselves.

Each case comes with a great deal of paper work that must be taken care of with confidentiality and precision. Each report that is typed up must be perfect. Court orders, contracts, and agreements must also be perfect and will be approved by the lawyer but the lawyer will rely on the paralegal to make sure that facts have been check and that no mistakes are made.

The legal assistant may accompany the lawyer to court procedures to take care of paperwork and reports. They may help with prepping witness before court is in session, as well. This takes a great deal of training and hard work and a properly trained legal assistant can be a great asset to any lawyer.

If you are interested in becoming a legal assistant you will find that there are many options available to you. A couple of the things you should look for when you are looking for a place to get your education would be instructors that are fully trained and have worked in the industry. You should also look for things like small classrooms (so that you will be able to get one on one attention), recently updated class material, and a school that offers a practicum placement so that you can get real world experience that will help you find a job when you graduate.

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Do Administrative Assistants Need to Network?

By : Danielle Gibbings

What matters most to you typically comes from your values. This is true in your personal life as well as your work. People who value relationships, for instance, often have lots of friends and choose to work in socially-connected environments or as part of a team. Others who value autonomy and adventure generally prefer to work alone, in remote areas or in niche professions where they call the shots.

Knowing what matters to you and what you need in your work, such as time with others or time alone, goes a long way to helping you choose what type of work and working conditions make you happiest, and best able to bring your talents and skills to the task at hand.

The challenge for many of us, however, is this: we are in careers, jobs or professions that don't feel like a choice - we simply ended up here. A friend who gets us an interview where they work; an entry-level job evolves into something we don't particularly enjoy but the money is good; we get comfortable doing something for years and lose our self-confidence, believing we are unable to do anything else. All of this spells one thing: boredom, dissatisfaction or burn out. We need a change... A new job, or better yet, a new career... but where to start?

Typically, many people start looking for new opportunities by perusing the classifieds, looking to find positions that could fit with a particular set of experiences, skills or competencies they have collected over the years. Resumes are updated and sent out, sometimes we are called for interviews and maybe we land the new job, which may or may not be better than the last one. If we are lucky, we're happy. If not, the cycle starts again.

Another strategy is to network: get to know people in your field, make sure they have your business card or phone number and stay in touch with them, lest an opportunity come across their desks that fits with what you do. This strategy has potential as you have developed another source of job opportunities - jobs that are not advertised in any of the usual places. This still involves sending out resumes, and going through the recruitment cycle and again, may get you the dream job, or may not.

In my experience as a Career Transition Coach, the best strategy is to start with the end in mind. If you want to be happy in your work, then start with knowing what makes you happy. Your values will tell you this. Take the time to really understand your values; ask yourself what is really important to you, what makes you feel alive and engaged? Is it work-life balance, so you have time with your family? Is it a strong feeling to make a difference in the lives of other people? Is it about learning and trying new things? Is it about being creative, bringing new ideas to life?

When you begin with your values, you have a head start on everyone else scanning the job ads. First of all, you start with self-awareness, and in really knowing yourself, you set yourself up to make choices that align with who you are. Secondly, with your values clearly articulated, you now have a set of criteria to use in vetting potential job or career opportunities - and you have something to tell your network so they will know which opportunities to send (and not send) your way. Finally, you are looking for work based on who you are as well as what you do. This alone will help you find and keep the kind of work that brings out your best qualities.

Many people say life is short. Yes, it is... but it is also deep. Getting to that depth starts with delving into what is most important to you and using your gifts, talents and capabilities to make a contribution to the world based on your unique set of attributes. Start your job search or career transition with an exploration of your values and you will likely find your life - at work and everywhere else - more satisfying than you imagined possible.

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Career Transition - What to Do Before You Even Think About Updating Your Resume

ByLisa Schmidt Winsor

What matters most to you typically comes from your values. This is true in your personal life as well as your work. People who value relationships, for instance, often have lots of friends and choose to work in socially-connected environments or as part of a team. Others who value autonomy and adventure generally prefer to work alone, in remote areas or in niche professions where they call the shots.

Knowing what matters to you and what you need in your work, such as time with others or time alone, goes a long way to helping you choose what type of work and working conditions make you happiest, and best able to bring your talents and skills to the task at hand.

The challenge for many of us, however, is this: we are in careers, jobs or professions that don't feel like a choice - we simply ended up here. A friend who gets us an interview where they work; an entry-level job evolves into something we don't particularly enjoy but the money is good; we get comfortable doing something for years and lose our self-confidence, believing we are unable to do anything else. All of this spells one thing: boredom, dissatisfaction or burn out. We need a change... A new job, or better yet, a new career... but where to start?

Typically, many people start looking for new opportunities by perusing the classifieds, looking to find positions that could fit with a particular set of experiences, skills or competencies they have collected over the years. Resumes are updated and sent out, sometimes we are called for interviews and maybe we land the new job, which may or may not be better than the last one. If we are lucky, we're happy. If not, the cycle starts again.

Another strategy is to network: get to know people in your field, make sure they have your business card or phone number and stay in touch with them, lest an opportunity come across their desks that fits with what you do. This strategy has potential as you have developed another source of job opportunities - jobs that are not advertised in any of the usual places. This still involves sending out resumes, and going through the recruitment cycle and again, may get you the dream job, or may not.

In my experience as a Career Transition Coach, the best strategy is to start with the end in mind. If you want to be happy in your work, then start with knowing what makes you happy. Your values will tell you this. Take the time to really understand your values; ask yourself what is really important to you, what makes you feel alive and engaged? Is it work-life balance, so you have time with your family? Is it a strong feeling to make a difference in the lives of other people? Is it about learning and trying new things? Is it about being creative, bringing new ideas to life?

When you begin with your values, you have a head start on everyone else scanning the job ads. First of all, you start with self-awareness, and in really knowing yourself, you set yourself up to make choices that align with who you are. Secondly, with your values clearly articulated, you now have a set of criteria to use in vetting potential job or career opportunities - and you have something to tell your network so they will know which opportunities to send (and not send) your way. Finally, you are looking for work based on who you are as well as what you do. This alone will help you find and keep the kind of work that brings out your best qualities.

Many people say life is short. Yes, it is... but it is also deep. Getting to that depth starts with delving into what is most important to you and using your gifts, talents and capabilities to make a contribution to the world based on your unique set of attributes. Start your job search or career transition with an exploration of your values and you will likely find your life - at work and everywhere else - more satisfying than you imagined possible.

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