Whether you're looking for a job, have a job, are hiring or even none of the above, networking can be invaluable part of who you are and what you do. But networking isn't just about the free lunch (if there is one - and you know the old adage about that anyway).When it comes to the language of networking, be sure it's all about them and less about you. Like advertising, networking is all about a "what's in it for me" approach. But the approach...more
It's been said time and again that "the difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and the lightning bug." We may know this to be true, but how does it relate to the world of business and job-hunting? Let's say you are looking for ways to present your job experiences in a way that is flattering, descriptive and realistic (sound familiar?). If you do an Internet search on 'words' and 'job...more
I think we all agree that gone are the days when we would mass e- or snail-mail tens or even hundreds of resumes just for the sake of telling ourselves that we've done all we could to find the right job. Assuming that it's fair to say that the right job search is all about the right job and the right employer, then how do you let the right employer know you are the right employee? Really, when it comes down to it, the only thing between you and your next job is a few hundred words that, if chosen correctly, can take you places.When it comes to knowing and using the right lingo, you'll want to:Do your research.What kind of company is this? Do you know and really understand what they do? What is their culture, are they by-the-book or casual? What ideas and themes do they embrace? What does their website, their marketing materials or even the job announcement say about them and their needs? Can you get a feel for who will be reading and evaluating your resume? Show them that you fit the bill while also showing them that you've done your research.It's not you, it's them.Whatever you do, don't talk about how great, wonderful, experienced and kind you are (even if you truly are all of...more
OK. You've made the decision. You're ready to buy a house. Great! You've got that dream home pictured in your head. Now all you have to do is find a Realtor, make your offer and move in. Right? Wrong.Your first step should be to find a trustworthy mortgage professional. But that's not the fun part, you may say. Why start with a mortgage...more
Once you enter the Forex trading world you will immediately notice the need of using technical analysis in order to find trends when looking at the forex charts and also the importance of being aware of when they first develop so you can ride the trend until it ends. The foreign exchange market is a very strong trending market, lots of ups and...more
Why did you start your business?You must have a very strong reason for being in business. A why that will keep you going in the face of fear, and keep you motivated during the trying times in your business. The more powerful your why, the more of a motivating factor it will be.Many times, I hear people say, "I started my business because I love doing this - it's fun." Yes, your business is probably a lot of fun. But is that enough to keep you going? In other words, will it be fun when you are up until the wee hours of the morning finishing a project? To some people that might be the epitome of fun! But, if "fun" is your why, you need to make sure that every single aspect of the business is fun for you.Your why should be very personal, and something that will inspire you to build your business and keep it going no matter what.When I started, my why was "because I want to help business owners be empowered."The problem with that was, my why was for someone else. I was doing this all for someone else. With my why being external, there was still always a reason to give up, or procrastinate. After all, I wasn't doing this for me, I was doing it so that other business owners could...more
When a professional or small business owner decides to launch their business on the Internet, they often start with a website. They've heard that everybody has to have a website. Then they learn that they should have an email newsletter.Many people...more
"Hey Man who are you!"I was sitting on a wall next to the Armory Park outside the Peabody Essex in historic Salem when this "Goth Chick". Not exactly Goth, well you do not expect many of them to have a southern accent. It was more than her dress that...more
What are the best ways to make money?If you answered, "a job", then you have been brainwashed like most Americans into believe that working for a company is the best way to make money. It is absolutely NOT one of the best ways to make money. Why...more
Do you to know how to quit your job without ending up on the street? In a nutshell, you need to avoid the self-employment trap, think like a business, and create multiple passive revenue streams.Avoid the Self-Employment TrapIf you quit your job and...more
Most corporate culture surveys are not as effective as they could be. This article will help you to optimize your success and use the results to improve your corporate culture.Start with Your GoalsWhen embarking upon a corporate culture survey...more
I believe that most organizations are miserable places to work. They are Corporate Cubeworlds. And no one is to blame. Companies have inherited their corporate culture from the Industrial Age and it just don't work anymore. People are unhappy and...more