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As someone who is investigating the opportunities in truck driving careers , you undoubtedly have heard the horror stories about trucking in the Northeast. The stories of over...

We are seeing and hearing from our clients that the number of "turndowns" is on the rise. What I mean by turndown is a company making an offer to a candidate and then the offer b...

The Job Interview is usually the most stressful and difficult part of any job. On the job stress falls a distant second to the interview required to get the job in the first pla...

Verifying Your College Degree and Your Past A new hot button on the employment scene is the need for new applicants to verify their college degree with prospective employers....

You need to be very careful when choosing a resume writing service as anyone can put up a sign that they write resumes. In fact 1 company that surreptitiously ranks itself "#1" ...

My first job out of law school was in a law firm in Southern California that had been featured in trendy magazines like Cosmopolitan because it had no dress code. Today this...

If you have ever worked in a cubicle environment with everyone on the phone all day long, then you can relate to this dilemma. This past May, The SearchLogix Group made a move into...

Most people manage their career by happenstance. They happen to meet someone... they happen to see an ad...they happen to get a call from a recruiter. And all of a sudden, they ...

Four Steps to good legal recruitment Are you a legal firm looking to recruit a new solicitor or legal secretary? Are you wondering how to find the best ILEX graduate or paraleg...

I recently had an individual who asked me to give him a detailed critique of his resume. In doing so, I found myself giving him the most important rules for writing a good resume...

To be sent on a High Voltage course sounds peculiar! I mean endless volts just come out of the wall and if the socket is high up well, complain to the builder and ease ...

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Kathy has a problem. She has a huge project proposal due on Wednesday. However, her daughter, Tina, has dance practice this afternoon, Fido has to stay on his feeding schedule, and...

Are you ever stumped about which resume style or format to use when writing your resume? This article demystifies the complexities of how to approach this important decision. It w...

ABSOLUTELY NOT!!! Did you know... According to a national survey of employees who accepted a counteroffer, 75% voluntarily left their employer within six months of accepting the...

We've all had to do it at some point in our lives: sit down and write our résumé. To some people, it's the easiest thing in the world to do. For others, it's the hardest, sca...

Go back to your school days. Think of some friends who could never finish their examinations? They always had some or the other excuse to leave few questions unanswered. In our li...

As a nationally recognized resume writer and career coach, every week I see hundreds of resumes sent to me for a free evaluation. Most of them start with an Objective indicating w...

How does one decide one's career? How does one decide and take a decision that may shape the life excellently or doom it forever? It is not as if nobody has the right or opport...

A resume is a self-promotional document that presents you in the best possible light, for the purpose of being invited to a job interview. Why choose a professional resume w...

Before conducting an interview, the interviewer must understand the fundamentals of behavior as it relates to the act of lying. During the interview, the interviewer must be conc...

The best use of an interviewer's time is spent prior to meeting the applicant. A quality prescreen of each candidate does two things: It saves the interviewer time by identifying...

Reference and background inquiries allow an employer to verify information provided by the applicant. Companies who make proper and judicious use of the information gathered as a...

A lot of places around the world call it A Curriculum Vitae, in North America, it's a Résumé. This is definitely one of the most important tools that any jobseeker has at their dis...

Getting the most from a recruiter is not difficult. I am a recruiter. A headhunter. I know how to work with clients, and I know how to work with candidates. My company, Special...

Most Australian employers are struggling with one or more of the following recruitment issues: Insufficient suitable candidates Too many unsuitable candidates High employee ...

Pills, Thrills and Skills ... or, how to write an effective CV or Resume! Why pills? Pills are small objects, but they are very effective. Your CV (resume) should be short, to t...

3 Sides To "I Already Submitted My Resume" Candidates who submit their resumes online to job boards, or what they believe to be direct to hiring authorities, run the risk...

The most common statement of a seafarer planning, talking or musing over moving ashore must be "it won't happen to me"! To explain this simple utterance it is necessary to look...

Time and time again I hear the following from students in my career advancement workshops: "My work speaks for itself...I shouldn't have to tell anyone about my skills." ...

The SearchLogix Group's Research Department utilizes job boards. Job boards, such as Monster, can be very useful. The "perfect" candidate is never found on a job board; however,...

Can You Compete?? Are you looking to hire the best talent? Are you thinking about adding a new employee who will significantly impact millions of dollars i...

If you are in a job search and aren't receiving viable hits, it's time to walk a mile in an employer's shoes. Okay, I realize what you may be thinking. For just one day, you would ...

Six Easy Search Tips to Get the Cream of the Crop An independent recruiter, recruiting agency or executive search firm is charged with tracking down excellent potential candid...

Most people work not because they like the job but because of the compensation that goes with the job. The amount of compensation is also covered by state laws. Individual states h...

SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS FOR FAMILY MEMBERS Families of Social Security members are also covered by Social Security Benefits. When members retires or became disabled their mem...

SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS Social Security members who were born before the year 1938 are qualified to full social security retirement benefits which will be given when they rea...

There are certain bases which the Social Security use in order to determine the amount of benefits to be released for each of their member. The Social Security Benefit is based on ...

Just what is Social Security? Social Security is an agency directed to provide benefits that would act as a safety net for all citizens covered by it. Social Security is not only c...

The benefits offered by Social Security are more than just your monthly retirement benefit. In fact monthly benefits are also paid to disabled working members under the age of 65....

Social Security is providing each member with individual Social Security Number. The rationale behind the issuing of Social Security Number is to facilitate the processing of claim...

In today's age of globalization, workplace discrimination is strictly forbidden by the laws of almost every state. However, there are still several companies that discriminat...

The teenage years are a crucial time in a child's life. They are not children anymore, but they are also not adults. During this time the choices they make may have an effect on th...

I remember the first time someone spoke to me about ?sorting through people?. I had to ask them to repeat what they had said. I was truly in shock that someone was suggesting I sor...

Oh, how exciting. You?ve signed the contract. You paid for the kit. Now, once that kit arrives you?ll be set to go. You have such big plans. You have such wonderful ideas. The k...

Good time management is an essential key to creating and maintaining a successful personal and professional life. So why is poor time management one of the top reasons people do no...

Although I love the possibilities of the Internet for marketing and building your direct sales business, there's nothing like the good old mail system for getting your name around ...

It's Spring and time for new beginnings. Even in the direct sales field this time of the year many stay at home moms are considering and signing up for direct sales businesses to h...

While paid advertising can and does work, it?s also possible to use many forms of free advertising to increase sales. Here is a list of many free advertising ideas: 1. Offer ...

How Much Does It Really Cost To Begin a Direct Sales Business? It takes more than the start up cost of a direct sales kit to begin your own direct sales business. I know it c...

Business growth lies in the ability to share leads, referrals and recommendations. Unfortunately some people do not understand the difference in the quality of each action. Intr...

If you are self-conscious about public speaking, be assured the more you do, the easier it gets. Really! Put yourself in your audience?s shoes. It is the best way to beat nervousne...

How you prepare for a Team meeting can have a direct impact on the effectiveness of the event. The following tips help prepare Leaders to conduct their Team meetings with precision...

Do you have a Phone Phobia? Here are a few tips to help get you on the phone so you can call to offer a show, schedule a private appointment, and gather referrals. · Put yoursel...

As experienced professionals in the Direct Selling Industry, we have observed the winning traits of successful distributors. Our findings show which predominant characteristics are...

A key component for success in Direct Sales is holding appointments, which produce income. Businesses need to initiate appointments and yours is no exception. The most common sabot...

The lazy days of summer don?t have to slow you and your business down when you take these steps to prepare in advance. This time-tested Summer Preparation Checklist will ensure you...

Surely you?ve noticed. Go to any company recruiting or training event or attend any national convention and without a doubt, you will see? women are the driving force behind the di...

As a leader you have the opportunity to touch the lives of your team members in a way that will make a difference in many areas of their lives. Yet, your role as a ?coach? is not t...

One of the most important reasons to encourage regular gatherings with your team is to provide you with the opportunity to recognize individuals for their accomplishments ? large a...

E-mail is without a doubt the best business-building tool to hit the home-based business arena since the fax! Why? Because it is low cost, instantaneous, flexible and absolutely an...

As Team Leader, you should hold regular group meetings to educate, inform, and motivate your team. Meetings provide an opportunity for your team to get together, learn new techniqu...

Whether you joined your company for the additional income, the fun and products, or the tax benefits, taking the following steps will enable you to get control of your business fin...

When it comes to the art of booking, there?s a new twist on an old saying ?Give a Direct Seller a show and she has income for a day. Teach a Direct Seller to book a show and she ha...

Here are some helpful hints for making the most of the holiday selling season. Get organized! You cannot have a record-breaking season if you are not prepared. Set aside one ...

Mirror, mirror on the wall - which incentive plan is the most effective of all? Granted, it's not the most scientific method of determining your course of business this year, bu...

Each year, as the fall colors appear and the air takes on a bit of a chill, certain direct sellers begin their day with a fresh sense of anticipation and excitement for the opportu...

No matter what kind of product you represent, there is a good chance you can provide a valuable service to any Bride. In fact, Bride Magazine reported that approximately 80% of all...

In the evolution of marketing, one trend that has thankfully become a mainstay in the strategic planning process of today?s innovative businesses is the practice of niche-marketing...

Bookings are the lifeline of your business because they provide immediate income, future bookings, and lead to new team members. Following are four simple ways to increase the numb...