• SKLOVER WORKING WISDOM  |  TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2012
    Overtime Pay: 80% of American Employees are Entitled. Are you?
    If you have any questions or concerns about overtime, you should devote some time and energy to reviewing the website of your state’s Department of Labor or its equivalent employment rights agency.    . “I’ve got all the money I’ll ever need. if I die by four o’clock.”. Henny Youngman . However, she had never been paid overtime. Wow, wow.
  • BLOGGING4JOBS  |  MONDAY, MAY 21, 2012
    Workplace Flexibility & Scheduling for ALL
    There was a contagious energy swirling around the 12 winners named Best Companies for Hourly Workers. Retail Business Development & Retention Programs for Non-Exempt Employees. participated in THE most AWESOME conference this week-   The Working Mother Media – 2012 National Conference Supporting Hourly Workers in Washington, DC. Powerful!
  • CAREER REALISM  |  SUNDAY, MAY 20, 2012
    Personal Leadership is the Key to Leading at Work
    The next important area is about your energy; how are you managing your energy? This again translates into your leadership skills at work; managing your energy in all areas of your life enables you to give your best both personally and professionally and to be at your best when you are both at home and at work.
  • CAREER ALLEY  |  SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2012
    Your Oops! Is Showing: 15 Outrageous Job Interview Blunders
    Don’t shortcut this step by relying on an energy drink to perk you up. “ All men make mistakes, but only wise men learn from their mistakes.” ” – Winston Churchill. Guest post contributed by Alison Mackenzie, on behalf of HCA Lawyers. Alison is a business lawyer and freelance writer. Relax. Shake off the distractions!
  • RESUME BEAR  |  SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2012
    ResumeBear: Leave these Words OFF Your Resume
    When it comes to resumes, keep the content quantifiable, show tangible results and successes, and wait until the interview to show off your “dynamism,” “enthusiasm,” or “energy.”. But before you add another bullet point, consider this: It’s not always about what you add in—the best changes you can make may lie in what you take out. Dynamic.
  • CAREER REALISM  |  THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2012
    Why Fear is Hurting Your Career
    Instead, put your energy into figuring out why you failed and then do something different. Success Tweet : Procrastination is the physical manifestation of fear and is a confidence killer. Act; especially when you’re afraid. As I’ve mentioned in previous posts on Success Tweet 45, 46 and 47, fear is the enemy of self-confidence and success.
  • CAREER TIPS BLOG  |  THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2012
    Know This for Career Success
    You have within you the power to create it, to live it as an expression of your unique talents and energy. It is more about going with the flow in a productive manner yet always honoring where you are right now in the process so that your day-to-day work is a source of fulfillment and positive energy. It is about creating your future.
  • CAREER REALISM  |  TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2012
    Hiring for H.E.A.R.T.
    Energy… I know this may ruffle a few feathers as some people equate “energy” with youth, therefore it might seem to be a potential discriminatory action. On the contrary… I look for the positive energy, attitude, excitement that a candidate will bring to the table. The cost of turnover is too high not to do so!
  • THE JOB QUEST  |  TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2012
    6 Tips to Tame Your Chatty Cathy/Charlie Tendencies in an Interview
    One reason why this works is because it channels nervous energy. Interviews always make for a nervous time. For some of us, that may mean that we have butterflies in our stomachs. Others may have more outward signs of the jitters. One of those signs, excessive talking, can be particularly problematic. Do a mock interview.
  • CAREER REALISM  |  MONDAY, MAY 14, 2012
    6 Ways to Shorten Your Job Search Without a Resume
    And, unfortunately for those playing catch up, a lot of that work is investments in time and energy that are best done before you need a resume. As a career coach and resume writer, many of my clients come to me when they need a job. Perhaps they have been laid off, or their firm closed, or they were unable to land a summer internship.
  • PERSONAL EXCELLENCE BLOG  |  MONDAY, MAY 14, 2012
    How To Give Constructive Criticism: 6 Helpful Suggestions
    Manifesto] How To Deal With Energy Vampires. Have you ever provided suggestions which are ignored? Have you ever provided critiques which were not well received? Have you ever wanted to provide constructive feedback on something, but hold back from doing so because you do not know how to convey your intentions across? Stay away from attacks.
  • ASK A MANAGER   |  MONDAY, MAY 14, 2012
    when you manage someone who you personally dislike
    Is is bringing a negative energy to meetings and discussions? A reader writes: I work in a small company (35 employees) in a team of four people. We are a “young” company (average age around 30) and we get along; many people have become friends and about once a month we go out for drinks, invitation open to all. good management
  • WATER COOLER WISDOM  |  MONDAY, MAY 14, 2012
    Being an Introvert in an Extrovert's World
     However, many describe the experience as being ‘on stage’ – for an introvert to spend a significant amount of their day using non-preferred characteristics requires a great deal of energy.”. Sherrie Haynie, a consultant with CPP, Inc.,  Similar to professional actors, introverts may appear enthusiastic, lively and entertaining.
  • FIST FULL OF TALENT  |  SATURDAY, MAY 12, 2012
    Talk Less, Walk More and Faster
    And make no mistake, engaging effectively, productively with a leadership coach is a BIG honkin’ investment – not just of dollars and of time, but also of mental and emotional energy.  I’m a big fan of good leadership.  A big fan.  But a leadership book (or twenty) does not make its readers good leaders. Anyone can quote a book. 
  • RESUME BEAR  |  FRIDAY, MAY 11, 2012
    ResumeBear Tips For “2012? New Grads on Linkedin
    These include those that are industry-based, like Young Professionals in Energy, and location-based, like Chicago Young Professionals. Today, we’re exploring LinkedIn for new grads. Check out our guide to find great ideas for making the most of this great tool, as well as groups to check out and insightful posts for LinkedIn success.
  • RESUME BEAR  |  MONDAY, MAY 7, 2012
    Gates, Buffett, Kevin Rose and Pete Cashmore: Entrepreneurs Speak
    At the center of it all, though, lay people, whose ideas and insights keep everything running — a little bit of belief, a little bit of luck, and a lot of bit of energy and resources make all the difference. Anyone with a strong idea, a lot of luck, and even more hard work can succeed in the for-profit and nonprofit sectors.
  • PERSONAL EXCELLENCE BLOG  |  SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2012
    10,000 Hours in Bejeweled
    It shows you that where your energy goes, the results will show. Bejeweled  is a popular tile-matching puzzle game that involves matching 3 (or more) jewels of the same color in a vertical column or horizontal row. It’s It’s available on many present day consoles as well as on PC and Facebook. More Million High Score. Writing.
  • MILDRED TALABI  |  SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2012
    10 key job hunting lessons I’ve learnt from going back to work
    This helped me to focus my job search and meant that I could direct my time and energy to where it was likely to yield the most results. A few months ago I made the decision to go back to work. couldn’t have been more wrong!!! The ten lessons. Lesson #1: The harsh reality of the visible job market. Lesson #2: Job hunting is hard work.
  • BRAZEN CAREERIST  |  FRIDAY, MAY 4, 2012
    What we can learn from the lies people tell
    In a world where women have more power and more opportunities than ever before, what they want, still, is to be appreciated for where they are devoting their time and energy. I love watching people lie. know that I probably have the same feelings the liars do, the feeling of being stuck. The lie about expectations. . That’s right.
  • CAREER REALISM  |  THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2012
    Hiring Discrimination Exists (Whether Employers Admit it or Not)
    New businesses are definitely looking to gain the upper hand over competitors and the owners are more hungry for energy and talent. Yesterday, I was participating in  YouTern’s radio show discussing what students should know about resumes and job searches when we got a caller from North Carolina. What an absolutely life-crushing moment.
  • PERSONAL EXCELLENCE BLOG  |  THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2012
    The Bike Shed Effect
    The story contrasts this with another decision on choosing the color of the bike shed where the management gets into a nit-picking debate and expends far more time and energy than on the nuclear power plant decision. Spend your energy on the things that matter. Related Posts: [Manifesto] How To Deal With Energy Vampires.
  • THE UNDERCOVER RECRUITER  |  THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2012
    How To Get Your New Employees Onboard in 90 Days
    Show new hires just how important healthy habits are through how you manage your time, energy, and stress. By investing time, energy, and resources into your company’s onboarding, you invest in your company’s long-term success. Tweet. Ninety is a magic number. Habits To Keep. Balancing Multiple “Things”. Relish this! Collaboration.
  • JOBACLE  |  THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2012
    3 Important Lessons to Learn From Yearly Performance Reviews
    Rather than worrying about performance reviews , use your energy more effectively by planning for the meeting. Yearly performance reviews are commonplace in many companies and are often the main occasions when employees receive feedback from management. Take Criticism Constructively.
  • THE UNDERCOVER RECRUITER  |  WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 2012
    I’d Rather Be Me NOT You… It’s the Only Way I Can Own My Success
    Where do you get your energy from? Tweet. recently offered to help out a colleague by “becoming her” for two hours of my work day. What a ride that experience was! began this new “job” somewhat reluctantly; all I had going for me was my desire to help my colleague. knew going in that I was probably not going to enjoy this. TWO GRAND IDEAS.
  • CAREER REALISM  |  TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2012
    10 Tips for a Powerful Elevator Speech
    If your ES doesn’t have energy or enthusiasm, then expect it to be received the same way. Elevator Speeches are becoming an important item in the toolkit of most people. What you say and how you say it are equal parts to delivering an ES that will either cause people to take notice of you or go to sleep. It has to roll off your tongue. Smile.
  • WORKENGAGEMENT  |  MONDAY, APRIL 30, 2012
    The Configurations: Sloggers, Tired But Involved
    Usually the most involved people have the greatest energy, with involvement increasing one’s involvement and involvement in turn making people energetic. When these two qualities work together people become engaged with their work; when they are missing, people feel burned … Continue reading →
  • RESUMESIMO  |  SUNDAY, APRIL 29, 2012
    New future: virtual teams
    Whether public, private or government, creating a work-life balance; saving energy and time commuting through highway traffic; and reducing overhead expenses by omitting unnecessary on-site work space has proven cost efficient for both employer and employee as well.
  • CAREER ALLEY  |  SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 2012
    Keep Your Bridges Intact
    Instead of dwelling on the negative aspects of the separation, make an effort to use your energy in a positive way. “ Who seeks shall find. ” – Sophocles. Very few people will make it all the way through their careers without changing jobs at least once. You are eliminating a connection that could prove useful in the future.
  • CAREER ALLEY  |  THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2012
    Explaining Long-Term Unemployment to the Interviewer
    Tackling interviews with knowledge, energy, and professionalism can convince your interviewer that you are the right person for the job. “ The man who views the world at 50 the same as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life. ” – Muhammad Ali. Introduction. Long-term unemployment affects every aspect of your life. Conclusion.
  • CAREER REALISM  |  THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2012
    How to Make it Easy to Adopt a New Habit
    Ideas include bananas, apples, nuts, healthy energy bars, etc. Old habits are hard to break, and new habits are tough to adopt and sustain. Old news… heard that before. So, what to do? Make it easy to adopt a new habit and use that NEW habit to REPLACE an OLD habit. Consider the following “make it easy” ideas: Handy supply.
  • POSITION IGNITION  |  THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2012
    Tips for Mothers Getting Back to Work
    Successfully looking after your kids involves continuous multi-tasking, managing your energy levels and maintaining a laser focus, not to mention clear goal setting, calmness in the face of emergencies and the ability to think outside the box. Being a stayhome parent is, after all, one of the biggest challenges out there.
  • PERSONAL EXCELLENCE BLOG  |  THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2012
    All-New: Be a Better Me in 30 Days Program (and How To Get 15% Off on Friday / 27 Apr!!!)
    I decided to close the challenges section last month because I realized that the monthly challenges were taking up too much of my time, and it wasn’t a good investment of my time and energy – which could be spent on other activities like writing articles on PE or developing other new materials. HELLO EVERYONE!!!! Thank you.
  • CAREER REALISM  |  WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 2012
    3 Keys to Understanding Teens and Career ADD
    As with adults, teens need to do the inner work and be supported in exploring all possibilities, and to get in touch with what they value and what gives them energy, breeds enthusiasm, which, in turn, provides focus. It is no surprise that more teens, college age and young adults are suffering from the impact of ADD/ADHD in all areas of life.
  • CAREER REALISM  |  WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 2012
    3 Steps to Move Ahead in Your Entertainment Career
    To create movement in your career , you have to generate a lot of energy. Sometimes you can get stagnant, out of practice at making things happen. Here is a simple five-minute/three-step way to get back on track: 1. Review your entertainment career goals to make sure they are clear and up-to-date. What’s your goal now? Or, “My name is Jeff.
  • POSITION IGNITION  |  TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 2012
    How to Engage with the Learning Revolution
    Because similar beliefs are shared with respect to talents, strengths and passions ~ identifying what feeds our soul, excites our spirit and nourishes our energy is exciting territory. Stephanie engages with individuals to discover their most authentic self (the positive energy, their passions and strengths). www.positionignition.com.
  • POSITION IGNITION  |  TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 2012
    How to Engage with the Learning Revolution
    Because similar beliefs are shared with respect to talents, strengths and passions ~ identifying what feeds our soul, excites our spirit and nourishes our energy is exciting territory. Stephanie engages with individuals to discover their most authentic self (the positive energy, their passions and strengths). www.positionignition.com.
  • FIST FULL OF TALENT  |  MONDAY, APRIL 23, 2012
    The HR Hunger Games
    It kind of loses all the energy without death – but I think we can make it work – we can still get great employee performance without threatening death – Did you hear that Baby Boomers!?  If you don’t know what The Huger Games is – you live under a rock and/or don’t live within 20 miles of a teenager.
  • CAREER REALISM  |  SUNDAY, APRIL 22, 2012
    5 Tips for Shy Networkers
    heavy client load and multiple projects have kept my time constrained to running from appointment to appointment, with no time (or energy) to commit to going to any after-hours networking events. A week ago, I attended a business mixer sponsored by the Portland Business Journal , and was immediately reminded about something. Why was I scared?
  • FIST FULL OF TALENT  |  SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 2012
    Social HR and The Big 3: Do You Want Some Milk With That Too?
    Doing it the real way takes a combination of patience, innovation and energy. Energy because you need to focus your effort on managing your time with social, not money. Exercise a combination of patience, innovation and energy comes in. By now, most HR Pros are on the social media bandwagon. Who out there uses Hootsuite ?
  • THE RECRUITER'S LOUNGE  |  FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 2012
    Finding Work in Tough Times – The Hunt for Reality, Optimism and a Job
    Do something that increases your energy and reminds you that there is more to life than work. Teresa, a 40-something manager, rode a career wave that peaked and crashed. The major telecommunications company where she had worked in Silicon Valley for many years showed signs leading up to the lay off. was not surprised, but it was disturbing.”
  • CAREER BRANDER  |  THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2012
    Kindergarten Lessons applied to Career Branding
    Always be respectful and keep negative energy internal as much as possible.  . All I Really Need To Know I Learned in Kindergarten  was published in the late 1980’s by Robert Fulghum. It is an amazing reminder of how much everyone complicates life, goals, and rules to live by. If you haven’t read it, get the book.). and life). Then apply it.
  • BLOGGING4JOBS  |  WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 2012
    Why Managers Hate HR’s Love Affair with Big Data
    It’s like being able to see your house’s energy usage overall as well as being able to view how each appliance, room, or light fixture impacts the bigger picture. How Human Resources Uses Big Data Reporting. On Monday, the Wall Street Journal published an article on Moneyball and the HR Department. Defining Big Data for Employers.
  • MS. CAREER GIRL  |  TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2012
    Spring Cleaning
    Throw out some of that stuff, say goodbye to your past and welcome the new energy of your happy, healthy future. Without much energy going toward digestion, more energy is available to the rest of your body and mind. Their color is associated with spring, which is a time to renew and refresh vital energy. pinch of salt.
  • WORKENGAGEMENT  |  MONDAY, APRIL 16, 2012
    The Configurations: The Workaholic
    There is clearly a generous amount of energy … Continue reading → The workaholic configuration combines great activity with low enjoyment. They spend more time at work than absolutely necessary. Sometimes they spend much more time at work than anyone else wants them to.
  • CAREER REALISM  |  SUNDAY, APRIL 15, 2012
    How to Explain a Missing Job Requirement
    If you come in having talked to people in similar positions and having generated a list of ideas, you can be seen as bringing in a new energy that the insider can’t match. Dear J.T. & Dale: There is a job I am very interested in applying for. Is there any way around a missing requirement? – Lisa. Hopeless.
  • FIST FULL OF TALENT  |  FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2012
    How to Tell If A Recruiter Can Be Your Next HR Manager…
    Energy - Most recruiters have better energy than your average HR Manager.  Energy is good, and our profession can stand some spicing up… 2.  I believe HR people need to be heavily involved in the Talent acquisition process in their companies.  So, it stands to reason that Recruiters are great candidates to be HR Managers.
  • FIST FULL OF TALENT  |  THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2012
    GenY’s Succession Plan – Fire the Old Farts
    So they’re ready to get started and that energy in and of itself set them apart from more experienced workers. Energy and  a piece of paper aren’t enough to separate you from your more experienced workers – that would be experience – which you get from well working crappy, entry level jobs – LIKE WE DID! 
  • WORKENGAGEMENT  |  WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 2012
    Three Questions for Leaders to Consider in Tough Times
    Increasing resources or reducing demands improves that balance, allowing people to devote more time, energy, or materials to doing the necessary work. The pivotal issue influencing employees` engagement with their work is the balance of demands to resources. resource-rich … Continue reading →
  • CAREER REALISM  |  WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 2012
    10 Ways to Bust Out of a Rut (With Dr. Seuss’ Wisdom)
    Action, movement, energy, motion all can propel us in different directions. I am a BIG fan of Dr. Seuss for many reasons. Theodore Seuss Geisel, 1904-1991 was a writer , author, cartoonist, illustrator who worked in corporate America, for the Army and always for himself. Congratulations! Today is your day! You’re off to great places!
  • CAREER REALISM  |  WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 2012
    Passed Over for the Job: How to Deal
    After all the time and energy she had committed to this, she was left feeling frustrated, demotivated and betrayed. On a recent  free coaching call , I heard from a loyal blog reader who was feeling distraught. Then, as if from nowhere, an external candidate was selected for the role. ” Tough situation, huh? felt for this person.
  • CAREERS DONE WRITE  |  WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 2012
    Feng Shui Inspired Résumés
    Energy follows your focus. If you are focused on your career, you will channel your energy on your career, and your chances of career success are much greater. Step one is to create positive energy by focusing on improving your résumé 2.) Clutter also has a way of drawing energy, which can make one fatigued.
  • BRAZEN CAREERIST  |  TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 2012
    When to leave grad school off your resume
    Humanities PhD programs suck up time and energy with little return. I have been railing against grad school for a long time, and  I’m starting to believe that you should leave grad school off your resume if you are not working in the field you studied. Here are five reasons why putting grad school on your resume makes you look bad. Really.
  • FIST FULL OF TALENT  |  MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2012
    Got Some Time to Kill? Give these HR Timewasters a Shot.
    at work and focused more of my time and energy on the work that really matters most.  I’m making a declaration today:  I’m more productive and efficient than ever before at work.  I’m kickin’ ass and takin’ names.  So I cut out the b.s. But that’s for another post. Or my favorite – the dress code. 
  • RESUME BEAR  |  MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2012
    ResumeBear: 10 Industries Most in Need of Skilled Workers
    Energy. This retirement, paired with the drive for cleaner, more renewable energy sources, is creating a job market flush with opportunities for those who want to work in the industry. Yet not all industries have been hit hard by the recession. Healthcare. As the U.S. Up to 40% of the individuals employed by U.S. Technology. Biotech.
  • WORKENGAGEMENT  |  MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2012
    The Configurations: Energetic Disengagement
    It is one thing to have energy; it is another thing to devote that energy to your work. In contrast to the chronic exhaustion and cynicism of burnout, some people maintain their cynicism despite feeling fairly energetic. Maybe the work … Continue reading →
  • CAREER REALISM  |  WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2012
    9 Nursing Skills Every Practitioner Should Possess
    An effective nurse needs a high energy level and a healthy lifestyle in order to succeed. In addition to having solid health care skills , those who succeed in the nursing profession possess unique qualities of character and spirit. These are nine personal attributes every nurse needs to provide the best possible patient care: 1. Compassion.
  • CAREER REALISM  |  WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2012
    25 Life-Changing Benefits of Daily Exercise
    Your overall energy level improves. Your diet improves, which also positively improves your energy level and overall health. You get MORE DONE in LESS TIME with SPARE ENERGY available. The habit of  DAILY EXERCISE  is the  KEYSTONE HABIT  I am referring to. You feel better and are generally more productive. You drink more water.
  • RESUME TO REFERRAL  |  MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2012
    Energy Job Boards & Recruiters
    Seeking an Energy recruiter or job board? The following list of sites enables you to submit your resume to job boards and recruiters that are perfect for your energy background. Energy professionals such
  • BRAZEN CAREERIST  |  MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2012
    How I decide where to focus my energy
    Melissa’s in China, which means I have to wake up at four in the morning to talk, which means we have no phone calls, and her emails are unsatisfyingly delayed. miss her. She is with Steven , who I think is buying her a ring. I read this in Cosmo, which is great for women with Asperger’s because it’s a rule book for dealing with men.).
  • RESUME TO REFERRAL  |  MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2012
    5 Job Boards & 5 Recruiters for Energy Professionals
    Seeking an Energy recruiter or job board? The following list of sites enables you to submit your resume to job boards and recruiters that are perfect for your energy background. Energy professionals such
  • CAREER REALISM  |  SUNDAY, APRIL 1, 2012
    Career Advice for the Unemployed: Stress Less
    There has been so many times in my life when I felt dejected and out of energy, but the feeling of not giving up and keep going on has often served me well. What career advice can be better than giving you a job ? Don’t Give Up. Yes, I know easier said than done. Don’t give up looking for a job. You will find that job. So,  don’t give up.
  • CAREER REALISM  |  SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 2012
    The Truth About Job Searching Over 50
    I love your energy and enthusiasm. “JT & Dale Talk Jobs” is the largest nationally syndicated career advice column in the country and can be found at JTandDale.com. Dear J.T. & Dale: I am going to be 56 years old and can’t believe it! Then I look in the mirror and believe it! Anyway, that’s another story.
  • JOBACLE  |  SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 2012
    7 Ways To Make Your Cubicle a Positive Workspace Without Using a Single Motivational Poster!
    Next, get some energy flowing by bringing in something living, like an odd number of plants. Many full-time professionals who work in the typical office environment spend more than 2000 hours a year in a cubicle. After some in-depth research I've identified a solid 7 ways to make your cubicle into a positive workspace.
  • GREEN CAREER CENTRAL  |  THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2012
    Green Career Tip: Discovering Industry Trends: Tips for Exploring a Tradeshow
    In this show, the categories were: Building Integrated PV, Concentrating PV, Consumer PV, Consumer PV Products, Energy Service Providers, Finance, Professional and Business Services, PV Cells, PV Distributors, PV Installers, PV Materials, PV Modules. Diagrams, demonstrations, and printed materials within the booths told their stories.
  • FIST FULL OF TALENT  |  THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2012
    Screw Employee Satisfaction – Gimme The Bad Boys and Girls
    That’s energy folks. Mad Men Season 5 started this past week. Full disclosure, before this past week’s episode I’ve watched a total of 6 minutes of Mad Men.  But the hype was too much for me to bear so I DVR’d it and sat and watched it the other night.  It’s awright. But… I liked it a lot more when I heard this line…. want the dissatisfied.
  • MS. CAREER GIRL  |  MONDAY, MARCH 26, 2012
    A Blueprint for Financial Success
    With a bit of planning and discipline, you can develop a blueprint for financial success as soon you enter the working world, and if you follow the blueprint, you will be establishing a lifestyle of financial health, which will only serve to spur you on to pursue your dreams with great passion and energy. Can YOU relate? Finance 101.
  • BRAZEN CAREERIST  |  MONDAY, MARCH 26, 2012
    Savor success. Forget failure.
    That gives you energy to keep learning and trying new things. My son already has experience taking care of an animal and selling it. Last year, his 4-H project was pigs. If you guessed marbling, you guessed right. But the Farmer says this is an outdated way to look at meat. Where I grew up, swinging an ax is like swinging a gun. And pray.
  • EXECUTIVE CAREER BRAND  |  MONDAY, MARCH 26, 2012
    How Do You Deal With Job Search Stress?
    Turn your energy into something that helps others. The other day I had a small task in front of me. needed to sort through what had been piling up on the kitchen table and clean it off. No big deal. There wasn’t that much there. Just a few small piles of paperwork. You should know that I’m a very organized person. Exercise.
  • CAREER REALISM  |  SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2012
    8 Steps to Realize Your Ideal Career
    References works beautifully for companies as time, energy and money is saved. We discovered the importance of “ Personal Leadership “ in accomplishing your career goals in the previous article. Today, we are actually going to put them into action to realize your ideal career. Wondering, how to do that? Step 6 – Do your research.
  • CAREER ALLEY  |  SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2012
    5 Top Tips for Freelancing Success
    Focus your attention, time and energy on the jobs you get and stop wasting it on the jobs which pass you by. “ It has been my observation that most people get ahead during the time that others waste time.” ” – Henry Ford. There are many advantages for those who work on a freelance basis. Don’t be Afraid Negotiate.
  • CAREER REALISM  |  SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2012
    What is Your Job’s Real Hourly Wage?
    He could also say he traded an hour of life energy for about $16.38 minutes of his life energy. Consider these ideas: We spend our life energy in hours on the job in exchange for money. We support someone else (who earns money) with our life energy, thereby allowing  money to come into our life. Your REAL Hourly Rate.
  • THE UNDERCOVER RECRUITER  |  SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2012
    3 Smart Networking Strategies To Use at Your Next Event
    When you see the same faces a few weeks in a row you'll know who the farmers are - and where you need to put your energy. I get asked quite a bit about networking and the relation to job search and personal branding. Networking is second nature to some people and it’s a bit foreign to others. Why should you be networking? Same pricing?
  • MS. CAREER GIRL  |  FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 2012
    Will Managing our Goals Online Make us More Likely to Achieve Them?
    If there’s one thing about me that drives my closest friends & family nuts, it’s that I’m always talking about goals: goal setting, vision boards, getting uncomfortable, making a plan, writing your goals down, positive energy, etc. In fact, it totally freaked me out when Thano proposed. It’s almost eerie. So… What is a Magic Number?
  • RESUME BEAR  |  FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 2012
    7 Ways to Use Social Media to Make the World a Better Place
    Honor and respect the power that lies in the relationships that you create through this medium and remember that by putting good energy out into the “Twitterverse” everyone benefits.  Social media is like a big networking event, right?  Social media is an amazing tool that provides a way for each one of us to do good in the world.  Right? 
  • GREEN CAREER CENTRAL  |  THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012
    Green Career Tip: Get Inspired & Educated by the Brightest Minds of the Global Sustainability Movement – A Great Opportunity
    You’ll hear the latest cutting-edge insights into green building, green business, green living, renewable energy sources, wildlife preservation, and climate change. Resource:   The Spring of Sustainability: Solutions for a Thriving New World. virtual summit to explore all we can do to leave a healthy, vibrant planet for future generations.
  • WATER COOLER WISDOM  |  THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012
    Pathological Lying at Work
      It also takes an exceptional amount of energy and apparently fools know one. I just called a colleague to ask him to participate in a third-party project I was working on.    I wanted him to join so that I‘d have an excuse to spend more time with him, and I found myself saying all sorts of things to get him to agree. 
  • CAREER REALISM  |  WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2012
    Top Reasons for Stress in the Workplace
    It is energy better directed and better used. Collectively, you and your colleagues may have created stress in the workplace  without knowing it. You may even have “enjoyed” doing it, but the end result is creating what I personally consider the number one cause of office stress. Who are these people and why do they do it?
  • RESUME BEAR  |  WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2012
    Office Etiquette Tips for Young Workers
    Young workers are known for their energy, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn, but many times their lack of experience and professionalism comes back to bite them when they want a raise, promotion, or just to be taken seriously. Save social networking for home. Refrain from gossiping. Never, ever talk about salary. Act professional.
  • MS. CAREER GIRL  |  TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2012
    Eliminating workplace enemies
    She was good at it but lacked some of the creativity and energy I had. I won’t sugarcoat it – having “enemies” in the workplace sucks.  It takes our focus away from doing our jobs and throws us into a world of gossip and politics.  Often times a co-worker becomes an enemy because of jealously.  Finally you get to the end of your rope.
  • THE RECRUITER'S LOUNGE  |  FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2012
    Will Social Media Get You a Job?
    Unfortunately, many job seekers, having heard or read about job search success stories from LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and other social network users, dedicate all of their time and energy to social media and not enough time to all the true job search essentials. The keyword here is helped. Resume. Self-Presentation. Interview Skills.
  • MS. CAREER GIRL  |  FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2012
    Thank you to all our Sponsors of Ms Career Girl Connect!
    Vuka  - Intelligent Energy Drink. We just want to say a special thank you to all of our panelists and sponsors  to last night’s Ms Career Girl Connect. We received over 35 donations for the gift bags and we wanted to share the great companies and organizations for you to check out! Samantha Borow   - Holistic Health Coach.
  • CAREER REALISM  |  THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2012
    120 Seconds is All You Have to Ace the Interview
    Energy level.  120 seconds. That’s how long it takes for an interviewer to decide whether they want to hire you or not. First impressions set the tone for the interview and in the majority of cases, once that impression is set, it is not usually turned around. Show some bounce in your step. Eye contact.  SMILE like you are happy to see them.
  • PERSONAL EXCELLENCE BLOG  |  WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 2012
    21DPC Day 15 – Who is Someone You Dislike? What is 1 Positive Thing You Can Share About Him/Her?
    It’s just like when we complain about energy vampires  - they may be negative, but us harping about their negativity makes us no less negative than they are. He/she can be someone who is an energy vampire , a critical nut , a hypocrite , or has an off-putting character. 21DPC Day 15 Question. Share Your Answers! Image: Girl.
  • BLOGGING4JOBS  |  WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 2012
    I’m a Consultant. Not Your Pimp.
    I know people, but that doesn’t mean you are the first person to think I want to sign up for Fortune, Energy Drinks, or your affiliate program.  I just wanted to make that clear to the blogosphere.  Nope, get your mind out of the gutter. The constant requests are not that type of consulting requests. Those were the days. Photo Credit. .
  • GREEN CAREER CENTRAL  |  MONDAY, MARCH 12, 2012
    Green Career Tip: Growing Edge of Green Economy: Two Conferences You Need to Know about This Week
    Resource #1: VERGE Virtual Conference – by GreenBiz.com GreenBiz.com has identified a new megatrend that provides evidence that four green industries ( energy, information, building, and transportation) are converging in interesting, innovative, and game-changing ways. They are sponsoring a conference in Washington, D.C.
  • BRAZEN CAREERIST  |  MONDAY, MARCH 12, 2012
    My review of Seth Godin’s new book, Stop Stealing Dreams
    Watching the ad is fun because you feel that you are part of a huge creative blast of energy. Seth Godin just published an e-book about education called  Stop Stealing Dreams. When I first saw this, I was stunned. Seth has built a career on telling people how to push past the status quo. This discussion is parental escapism. Seth has kids.
  • CAREER ROCKETEER  |  SUNDAY, MARCH 11, 2012
    Do the Two-Step Social Media Job Search – Lessons from VMware
    In the world of corporate recruiting, VMware’s team is leading the charge in terms of innovation, transparency and energy. started following VMware’s recruiting team on Twitter (@vmwarecareers) about eight months ago because of their responsiveness online. And many companies, which I can’t [.]. Social Media Job Search Joshua Waldman SEO1
  • PERSONAL EXCELLENCE BLOG  |  SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 2012
    21DPC Day 11 – How Can You Better Handle the Negative People (from Day 10)?
    Be sure to check out the following related links:   8 Simple Tips To Deal With Energy Vampires. Manifesto] How To Deal With Energy Vampires. Execute at least one of the steps on one of the negative people you cited on Day 10 (or someone you didn’t cite, but can be a negative energy at times). 21DPC Day 11 Question. Image.
  • PERSONAL EXCELLENCE BLOG  |  FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2012
    21DPC Day 10 – Are There Any Negative People in Your Life? Who Are They? And Why Are They There?
    Evaluate each person you come across today  …and consciously ask yourself: Is this person a positive or negative energy in your life? This is Day 10 of the  21-Day Positivity Challenge  (21DPC) for March 2012. 21DPC Day 10 Question. Today’s positivity question is: Are There Any Negative People in Your Life? Share Your Answers!
  • BLOGGING4JOBS  |  THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2012
    Working Mothers & What it Means to Be a Woman
    What it means to be a woman is that you can create your own road and success while balancing your time, energy, and focus on being a mother, a friend, or mentor.   *This post is sponsored by Kronos who is a proud supporter of International Women’s Day on March 8. Check them out on Twitter @ kronosinc  and their blog  Time Well Spent.
  • RESUME BEAR  |  WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 2012
    The 9 Most Publicized Firings in Corporate History
    Energy company Enron Corporation imploded in probably the biggest corporate scandal in American history. Whose idea was it to associate something as sweet and nice as the color pink with something as nasty as firing people? In the days before Twitter and the Internet, it was easier to quietly fade into the corporate mist after being axed.
  • THE UNDERCOVER RECRUITER  |  TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 2012
    How You Can Boost Your Job Search and Enjoy the Process [3 Smart Ways]
    Decide how and where you want to expend most of your creative energy for the best results. Assess Your Energy. A job search can be a joyful and exhilarating process. job search can be an annoying and exhausting process. Which statement do you identify most with? Most people would say, “It depends.” Pay attention to how you start.
  • MS. CAREER GIRL  |  TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 2012
    Pay it Forward: Leave Me a Small Business Tip
    I’ve often said ya’ll are my cheerleaders, I want to look back at this post and feel some “RAH RAH I CAN DO THIS” energy! Hello readers! Remember me? The person who started this blog but never seems to find time to write on it? Life has been busy over here at MCG Media. As always, Ms. See below. What a mess! how/wow!?!
  • THE RECRUITER'S LOUNGE  |  MONDAY, MARCH 5, 2012
    Social Media Recruiting: Stop Going to Career Fairs And Conventions
    One way that requires a lot of time and energy, is by recruiting applicants at career fairs. The worst thing is that the career fair won’t produce any results, except a waste of time and energy. There are a few methods that recruiters use to attract qualified applicants to fill their job positions. ABOUT THE WRITER.
  • PERSONAL EXCELLENCE BLOG  |  SUNDAY, MARCH 4, 2012
    21DPC Day 5 – What Do/Did You Love Most About Your Mom/Dad?
    I’ve been very amazed by the incredible energy of all of you. This is Day 5 of the  21-Day Positivity Challenge  (21DPC) for March 2012. Sign ups are now closed, but you are more than welcome to join us in the challenge if you wish! Hello everyone, and welcome to Day 5 of 21-Day Positivity Challenge (21DPC)! say that is AMAZING. 21DPC
  • BLOGGING4JOBS  |  THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2012
    Career Maintenance in 7 Steps
    Don’t waste time, energy, or capital. My Honda is eight years old and, sadly, has been in a couple wrecks. I religiously change the oil every 3,500 miles and it still runs like a champ; I have never had a better car. I am hesitant to trade it in because it has never had a mechanical malfunction of any kind. Checked your brakes for wear?
  • POSITION IGNITION  |  THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2012
    The Power of Engaging with Networks, Communities and Tribes of People
    Words describing my energy and enthusiasm in relation to networking include; engaging, building, eliciting, collaborating and connecting with people. Stephanie engages with individuals to discover their most authentic self (the positive energy, their passions and strengths). was inspired by many themes covered in the webinar.
  • PERSONAL EXCELLENCE BLOG  |  WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2012
    [Manifesto] How To Deal With Energy Vampires
    This one is on how to deal with energy vampires  - something which many PE readers face on a daily basis. Read original article:  How To Deal With Energy Vampires: 8 Simple Tips. How To Deal With Energy Vampires: 8 Simple Tips. The next manifesto is up! Click image for larger version). Related Posts.
  • PERSONAL EXCELLENCE BLOG  |  WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2012
    21DPC Day 1 – On a Scale of 1-10, How Happy Are You? And Why?
    The more people sign on to 21DPC, the better it will be for everyone, because hey – that means even more positive energy to go around. There is never a limit to how much positive energy there can be – abundance has no lmits. This is Day 1 of the  21-Day Positivity Challenge  (21DPC) for March 2012. thank you. Thank you!
  • FIST FULL OF TALENT  |  TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2012
    You’re Hired! 3 Types “The Donald” Should Hire
    ” This is the seasoned leader who is financially set or stable and wants to do something different or just wants to dial-down but still has years of energy to contribute. Alright. I admit it. I’m DVRing “ The Celebrity Apprentice ” again this year. Tia Carrere – really? yet I feel compelled to watch.
 

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