Experience Hear-See-Do Research indicates that we retain only 10% of what we hear; 20% of what we see; 65% of what we hear and see; but 90% of what we hear, see, and do. Every day at work we demonstrate Hear-See-Do when we use a combination of our knowledge, wisdom and skill to perform a task or plan what we will do at a later date. This combination of intellect, insight and ability is called experience. This article discusses the value of experience and how you can maximize it for future career success.
Five Mistakes That Can Derail Your Job Search No matter how much time and energy you invest in job seeking, critical mistakes can derail your efforts. Consider the following job search scenario. Each of the mistakes described below can put your job search off track, but all are easy to avoid.
Three Myths About Resume Writing Your perspective on resumes - what they are and how they function - will doubtless influence how well you can write your own. To create an outstanding resume, begin by questioning and replacing some of the commonly held assumptions about resume writing.
Is Your Resume Doing ITS Job? Is it opening doors to new opportunities? Does it compel the reader to think, "Hey! This applicant can …put that one on top of the 'call in for an interview' pile!" Does it showcase what you have accomplished for past employers as well as what you can accomplish for the potential employer?
It May Be Time to Walk in an Employers Shoes 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 like an employer to walk in your shoes so they can be sympathetic to the stresses you are going through on a daily basis.
Employment Law: Attendance Rewards - Legal Ramifications If you were thinking of offering your employees special rewards as incentives for having good attendance records, then you must read on. In fact, employers that offer attendance bonuses may find themselves falling foul of the law.
How To Find A Job As A Copy Editor Jobs for copy editors may seem like they are hard to find. Here are some things to get you going in the right direction.
Career Advice On Freelance Writing Jobs For those looking for career advice to find the best freelance writing jobs available, they will find a few things here that will help them.
Building a Solid Network When you are switching careers who can help you to understand the skills you'll need for the new career? Where do you look for new contacts in your new field? Starting from scratch can be challenging so finding a network of helpers is key.
Work at Home Jobs Vs Self Employment A discussion of working for someone else from home, and working for yourself at home. Includes some recommended reading.
