By: Shaun ParkerMany people at different points in their life decide that they wish to pursue a different career. Sometimes it is just a passing interest or repressed childhood dream and this article is not suggesting that your should resign from your account manager position to become a rodeo clown, however more and more people are retraining and pursuing different career paths.Perhaps you are looking for something with more satisfaction, maybe you have bested all the challenges that your … [Read more...]
Using self-assessment inventories to plan your career
August 2, 2008 By 1 Comment
One of the key step in making a career plan is choosing a major, goal setting and planning a career path. Career advisors are available throughout the world (you can ask your own Career Guru also) to help you evaluate, select and pursue a rewarding career option that is in harmony with your skills, your interests, your values, and your personality.Some of the popular self-assessment inventories used worldwide are:Myers-Briggs Personality Type IndicatorCampbell Interest and Skill InventoryHere … [Read more...]
Career in Retail Industry
June 19, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Today retail Industry is not just expanding but also getting more organized. This shift has attracted many to join courses related to retail industry such as retail marketing and merchandising. The rising trend in retail industry is generating new jobs for educated and specialized staff in the world of fashion retailing. A person having degree and experience in such field is able to demand higher pay packages. If you have interest in retail industry, you can see a brighter career.Want to know if … [Read more...]
Tough Interview Question Why you leave your job?
June 12, 2008 By Leave a Comment
One of the questions that is typically asked in an interview is "Why are you leaving your job?" or "Why did you leave your job?" Review these suggestions on how best to response to meet your particular situation. Be direct and focus your interview answer on the future, especially if your leaving wasn't under the best of circumstances.This question is among the most basic in interviewing. It's also one of the tricky Questions that may ask in the interview, as an interviewee can be eliminated … [Read more...]
How to deal with Job Search Pitfall?
June 4, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Job Search Pitfall to AvoidWhen people have a goal in mind or want to find something, there's one simple process that needs to be carried out - that of actively going after or searching for that prize. The search for a great job is no different, and while mass communication makes job hunting easier, there's still a dreadful lengthy process involved when you're trying to find the job you want. Here are a few tips and pointers that will help you on your journey to employment.Are you wondering why … [Read more...]
Relationship with Your Boss
May 28, 2008 By Leave a Comment
How to Build a great Relationship with Your Boss?Everyone knows how important it is to have a good relationship with their boss, but not everyone knows how to go about doing this. There are many things you can do that are completely legitimate and won't make you look like a suck up. A good relationship with your boss can make all the difference to how you feel about your job. A supportive, approachable boss is able to get the best out of their team – you feel like you can talk to them about a … [Read more...]
Oppurtunities & Challenges of Working Abroad
May 14, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Some one has said that - A new country brings new opportunities, new challenges and also new difficulties.Working abroad in a foreign country can be quite challenging for some people especially where interaction with other people is part of the job profile. In such a situation, knowledge of the foreign language and an understanding of their culture can be helpful. Those of us who have had an experience of traveling abroad through work or for leisure have a better chance of adapting well in a … [Read more...]
Evaluating the Job Offer
May 13, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Once you receive a job offer, you have to decide if you want the job. Fortunately, most organizations will give you a few days to accept or reject an offer. There are many issues to consider when evaluating a job offer.Will the organization be a good place to work?Will the job be interesting?Are there opportunities for career advancement?Is the salary fair and justified for my profile?Does the employer offer good benefits?Now is the time to ask the potential employer about these issues—and to … [Read more...]
CHOOSING A CAREER PATH
April 19, 2008 By Leave a Comment
WHAT DOES "CAREER PATH" MEAN? Most journeys have a path and a destination and a career journey is no different. "Career PATH" means the direction in which you want your career to go in and the destination you would like it to achieve. Some of the elements of Career Path are - job, industry, and responsibility you want to take, recognition you want, and way you want to work. Some of us choose just one career PATH in our lifetime; however, many of us may want to revise our career PATH one or … [Read more...]
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