Month: September 2012
How to Achieve Contrary to the Popular Beliefs
This is an inspiring story of an unusual pursuit of passion. It’s a great model of how to achieve against the odds. Are you passionate about something unusual that has never been done before? Are you passionate about something that is contrary to the popular belief or trend? If yes, thenRead More
How to Find the Right Business Coach for Your Venture
The word “coach” tends to bring to mind thoughts of Little League, whistles, and stopwatches. As we get older, we are quick to forget the roles these individuals played in guiding our lives in the right direction. These were the type of people we wanted to work hard and succeedRead More
Employed? Your Job Search Isn’t Over Yet
There once was a time when the job search was a rare circumstance. Professionals landed jobs with big-time companies straight out of college, polished industry skills by climbing the ranks within those companies, and eventually retired from the same companies after sitting pretty in corner offices. My, how times haveRead More
Where to Research for Your Salary Negotiation
When it comes to negotiations, the side that does the most research and preparation is the side that usually wins. Being able to justify your salary negotiation request with reputable data can mean the difference between a $5,000 raise and a $10,000 raise. Many people turn to a variety ofRead More
How to Find a Career Field You’re Truly Passionate About
It’s no secret that people who are truly passionate about their line of work tend to achieve more long term success than those who simply go where they believe their talents lie. They are more motivated to muscle through obstacles and take the risks they need to in order toRead More
5 Tips to Successfully Work Outside the Office
With increasing commute times and fuel costs, more and more people are considering the idea of working from home. The advances in computer technology have made this an option for many because of instant connections. You can stay connected with work so much more than just by phone these days.Read More
Songs to Get You Motivated for Work
When I graduated from college just a few short years ago, I was one of the very few out of my immediate circle of friends who secured a job right out of school. Even then, the job market was unstable (especially in my field) so I was extremely thankful forRead More
Five Ways to Beat the Morning Slog
As a self-confessed nightbird, I can empathize strongly with those who struggle to fight the waves of sleep that hit upon waking up, making the morning routine more of slog course than a stroll. It can become very tempting to stay in bed, but therein lies a vicious cycle entailingRead More