Archive for the 'Career Development' Category
Wednesday, June 13th, 2007
1. Build on your strengths and polish them to sheer perfection. For instance if you are a good writer and enjoy writing… well polish this skill… write even better. Get the best writing courses out there…. Become the best that you can be… invest in your education. Invest in your personal development. This is the best and most profitable investment you will ever make.
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Sunday, March 4th, 2007
Over the years I have worked with numerous people on career development, from the high flyers in the city to mothers that wanted to start a home based business. Some of the people that I worked with said that they had their dream job, or it would be if only they could get a pay rise and be adequately paid for the great job that they do. (more…)
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Thursday, September 14th, 2006
Many young executives like to ask for career success tips. I usually start by saying career success doesn’t come in a day. Yet, day-in day-out I see young people entering the working life pushing themselves as if they will make CEO in a year. They have a tendency to compare their progress with their contemporaries. You should not and must not compare your career success to your contemporaries. (more…)
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Thursday, September 14th, 2006
You would probably ask, is it possible to achieve career success with 5Ds? Yes, it is possible. These 5Ds I am referring to stands for Dependability, Determination, Delight, Detailed and Devoted. Not only will they increase your chances of achieving career success, they will also increase your motivation at work. (more…)
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Thursday, September 14th, 2006
Being new in the working world, I am sure you are eager to show off your newfound skills and knowledge. However, out there in the working world some basic work effective habits can increase your productivity. By being consistently effective at your work increases your chances of success in your career. (more…)
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Wednesday, September 6th, 2006
You get your clothes cleaned when they’re dirty. You pay your bills each month. You see your doctor once or twice a year. You send cards to family-members at each birthday. So, why is it that most people (maybe even you!) don’t integrate career management into their regular routine? (more…)
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Wednesday, September 6th, 2006
Daily “On Purpose” reading is exactly what many successful business owners use to increase their profits and free up more time to spend with family and friends.
The term “daily reading” is easy enough to understand, but what do I mean by “on purpose”? Well, reading “on purpose” simply means reading material that relates to your line of work. (more…)
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Sunday, September 3rd, 2006
As a little girl did you sew all your Barbie doll clothes? Did you have mock fashion shows with your friends? If you did you were of course the fashion show producer. You picked the clothes your friends wore in the show and gave them runway tips. Perhaps you were the style-setter in school always in the latest fashion. (more…)
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Sunday, September 3rd, 2006
Self-promotion - if done properly – isn’t something you should shy away from, especially if your goal is to get ahead at work. Putting yourself in front of executives who can have a positive impact on your career is vital to corporate advancement. (more…)
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Wednesday, August 30th, 2006
You’ve always had the dream, you want to go for it, but you hesitate cause you’re not quite sure how to enter the market. You know that if given the opportunity, that you would rise to the occasion, do it and be successful! (more…)
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