Month: October 2011
Part Time Work: Benefits for Mothers
Part time work is a great option for those that have other commitments. This could be a hectic social life, family to care for or young children to look after. Part time work allows for a lot more flexibility, as it doesn’t require you to be somewhere 9 till 5Read More
5 Quick Resume Tips for Job Search
If you think that your resume is just one small part of your job search, you’re missing out on a lot. Thanks to its versatility, this document can serve as an awesome job search hack tool with these resume tips. You already attach your resume to the emails you sendRead More
How to Nip Procrastination in the Bud Once and for All
Ironically, procrastination is a problem that we all seem to put off dealing with. Many people will keep putting off their obligations for as long as they can, even if they are fully aware that their lives would be so much easier, if only they were able to do everythingRead More
How to Pitch an Idea to Your Boss, Colleagues and Customers
Enterprising beings are always in the hunt for good ideas on how to pitch better solutions. Most of these solutions entail a change of some form. Every change goes through 3 key phases: Ideation – the chemical reaction that happens in your brain as you try to solve complicated problems.Read More
How to Start Freelancing While You Work Full-Time
Many people with a full-time job have some marketable skills that are not fully utilized but suitable for freelancing. For example, Martha, a finance executive, possesses good English editing and copy editing skills, thanks to her attention to detail and strong language aptitude. Dylan, who is a teacher, is passionateRead More
Long-term Care: What Are the Options?
Editor’s note: Information contributed by Genworth Financial. I recently wrote about the benefits of opting into Long-Term Care Insurance (LTCI) plans for both the employer and employees. While long-term care can seem like something in the distant future and might not rank among the top five things that must be takenRead More
Coworking: Sharing How We Work Part I
In the past, when trying to find places to work, independent workers, small businesses, and organizations often had to choose between several scenarios, all with their attendant advantages and disadvantages: working from home; working from a coffee shop, library, or other public venue; or leasing an executive suite or otherRead More
7 Effective Study Hacks to Use
Many professionals opt for continuing education to keep abreast with the latest in their fields. However, getting the motivation to study can be a challenging task in itself. I often find myself wasting hours reading page after page without grasping any essential information. This has led me to research variousRead More