August 21st, 2008
So you’re looking to land your first Federal job and are just about to start working on your resume. Stop right there. Before you put pen to paper (or fingers to keys), you should know that applying for Federal employment is different than the private sector.
Federal guidelines require that you provide very specific and […]
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August 19th, 2008
In Japan they have a word for what happens when you work too much, so much until you fall over dead: Karoshi, which means death by overwork. But even in Japan, most people don’t usually die from working too much - they just get sick and suffer. And suffering, year after […]
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August 19th, 2008
The job of an Air Marshal is exciting and dangerous. It is not a job for those who are weak at the heart. If you are one of those who is forever bitten with wanderlust and want to see new destinations every day then this job is for you.
However, first let us understand the […]
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August 14th, 2008
You may encounter many false work from home opportunities which assure guaranteed of income and appear to be legitimate. Therefore, individuals looking forward to working at home have to be aware of this fact, and implement safety measures. Most scams claim to generate huge revenues for individuals.
People become easy target of advertisings such as […]
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August 14th, 2008
Working from home is a well established business practice through which people work at home rather than at a company office, factory or institution. The advancement in technology fields such as personal computers and networks has widen the reach of work at home applications to enable workers communicate by sending and receiving research material, […]
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August 14th, 2008
Have you ever wondered what the differences are between a resume and curriculum vitae? In college, you may have heard about them both, yet since graduating, you probably have heard less about the CV and more about the resume.
Though the CV may not be as well-known as the resume, it is a very relevant […]
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August 14th, 2008
If you become a work at home agent it will allow you stabilize finances, as well as being a good career opportunity. You will be able to work independently and times that are convenient for you. you will be able to earn a good income without having to compromise the time you would spend […]
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August 8th, 2008
The ONET Occupational Database
The information I will describe below was developed by United States Government agencies including but not limited to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The ONET database is a treasure trove of occupational data and is the largest of its kind.
At the heart of the process is a concept called the ONET […]
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August 8th, 2008
Life is a series of transitions.
Childhood, Adolescence, Young Adult, Mid Life, Old Age are the common stages that we all will pass through. Although the age ranges have changed; we’ve all heard that 50 is the new 40; the stages of life are the same for each of us.
Your career follows a similar transition […]
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August 8th, 2008
Is there such a thing as a good fight? The willingness to embrace conflict and turn a bad fight into a good one is a hallmark of a great leader. And if you want to learn, there are steps you can take to help turn negative conflicts into creative opportunities.
1) Don’t Despair, Prepare!
First, and […]
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