10 Ways to Be Professional at Work
American Idol's Lessons for Job Seekers
Millions tune in, week after week, to see who will be the next American Idol. But did you know that, beyond entertainment, American Idol can help you find and land a job? For all you job seeker "hopefuls," here are 4 job search tips based on the teachings of AI:
1. Choose the right song. When Idol hopefuls choose the “wrong” song, something just seems off. They're pitchy. Or too cabaret. Or just boring. To truly shine, contestants need to choose the right song... Continue Reading >>
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Reasons to Start a Career in Hospitality
A career in hospitality can offer lessons, opportunities, and valuable social contacts that can support your lifelong ambitions whether you remain in this field or eventually choose another path. Though the hospitality industry can be challenging, those with the will and the flexibility to overcome obstacles usually find this a very rewarding career choice. Do you think you might be the kind of employee who can thrive in this business or that you can use your hospitality experience later on as a springboard into the alternate career of your dreams? If you aren't sure, consider these five reasons why a career in hospitality might be a smart move... Continue Reading >>
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7 Great Jobs for Pet Lovers
With 62 percent of US households owning a pet (according to a recent National Pet Owners Survey), now is an excellent time to find a career that matches your passion for animals. Jobs for animal enthusiasts consist of more than just zookeeper or veterinarian. Here are 7 lesser known great jobs for pet lovers:
1. Guide horse trainer – Miniature horses are starting to become popular companions for the blind. They respond to 23 voice commands, and do everything a guide dog can do – and they live a lot longer. Guide horse trainers follow special methods recommended by the Guide Horse Foundation... Continue Reading >>
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College Students Should Plan Ahead to Ensure Career Success
With a new academic year underway, many students may be too busy studying to think about their future job search, but a new survey found that many people believe its never to early for college students to start planning for better ways to compete in today's job market.
The survey found that 57% of adults ages 25 to 54 believe that college students should participate in an internship program while attending school. According to those who had an internship in college, the experience helped them gain valuable networking contacts and helped them in their future job search by gaining key job-related skills... Continue Reading >>
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Are You a Doer or a Thinker?
Are you a Doer or Thinker? Creator or Helper? According to Holland's widely accepted psychological theory, people fall into one of the seven different Personality Types. Use your Personality Type to find a job with ease:
DOER (Realistic)
You get satisfaction from getting things done. You also like physical activity and working with your hands.
Doer Job-Search Tips... Continue Reading >>
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10 Great Jobs for Football Fans
Not everyone can be a quarterback in the NFL. But, if football is your passion, you can experience the excitement of the game all week long, not just on Sundays!
Check out these 10 fabulous football-related careers. Median salary information is provided by LiveCareer Free Salary Report. But keep in mind that NFL salaries for these jobs are usually much higher.
Sports agent – $73,594
Negotiate player contracts and find endorsements. This is a great job for outgoing folks who excel at networking and like to broker deals. But it’s a competitive gig. In the NFL, there are 1000 certified agents. Of these, only 100 agents represent approximately 90 percent of all NFL players... Continue Reading >>
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American Idol's Lessons for Job Seekers
1. Authenticity. AI judges have no time for copycat performances. Quicker than you can say "karaoke," contestants who don’t put their own twist on a song will disappoint the judges.
Job Seeker Tip: Just as with an AI performance, you need to enter the job search arena knowing who you are and what sets you apart. Taking a career interest test can help you understand yourself – your interests, skills, personality -- and discover your true calling.
2. Be memorable. AI contenders know that having a good voice is just half the battle. Originality counts and performers (like this season's Adam Lambert, for example) aren't afraid to take risks... Continue Reading >>
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Most Annoying Break Room Behavior
Lucky enough to still have a break room at work? Break rooms can be a boon if you want to nosh or socialize at the office. But they can also bring out the less-than-appetizing side of many people.
A recent survey by staffing firm OfficeTeam asked employees about the break-room behavior they found most annoying – and, occasionally, disgusting. The results are below.
Sloppy Joe: People who make a mess for others to clean up ranked highest on the list of break-room offenders... Continue Reading >>
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Most Annoying Co-Workers
A great co-worker can help you look forward to going to work each day. An annoying co-worker, on the other hand, can make you want to hide under the covers. A large survey by the staffing firm Ranstad USA asked employees what their biggest office peeves were. It turns out they all involved co-workers. Annoying ones.
Do you recognize any of the top six most annoying co-worker types?
The Psst-er: Gossipers were the number one pet peeve in the survey. While some people like to hear juicy tidbits about the boss or their colleagues, too much gossip... Continue Reading >>
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You’re the Boss Now: A Shift to Management Means a Shift in Attitude
Sometime after accepting your first entry-level position, you’ll probably be ready to graduate to a supervisory role. And when this happens, regardless of your industry, a few fundamental aspects of your attitude and your approach to the job will need to change.
Before you step into management, you have only yourself to look out for. But once you cross that line, you become responsible for someone else’s daily productivity, their career growth, their contributions to the company and even—not to be overly dramatic—their sense of identity and self-worth... Continue Reading >>
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American Idol's Lessons for Job Seekers
Millions tune in, week after week, to see who will be the next American Idol. But did you know that, beyond entertainment, American Idol can help you find and land a job? For all you job seeker "hopefuls," here are 4 job search tips based on the teachings of AI:
1. Choose the right song. When Idol hopefuls choose the “wrong” song, something just seems off. They're pitchy. Or too cabaret. Or just boring. To truly shine, contestants need to choose the right song... Continue Reading >>
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Reasons to Start a Career in Hospitality
A career in hospitality can offer lessons, opportunities, and valuable social contacts that can support your lifelong ambitions whether you remain in this field or eventually choose another path. Though the hospitality industry can be challenging, those with the will and the flexibility to overcome obstacles usually find this a very rewarding career choice. Do you think you might be the kind of employee who can thrive in this business or that you can use your hospitality experience later on as a springboard into the alternate career of your dreams? If you aren't sure, consider these five reasons why a career in hospitality might be a smart move... Continue Reading >>
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7 Great Jobs for Pet Lovers
With 62 percent of US households owning a pet (according to a recent National Pet Owners Survey), now is an excellent time to find a career that matches your passion for animals. Jobs for animal enthusiasts consist of more than just zookeeper or veterinarian. Here are 7 lesser known great jobs for pet lovers:
1. Guide horse trainer – Miniature horses are starting to become popular companions for the blind. They respond to 23 voice commands, and do everything a guide dog can do – and they live a lot longer. Guide horse trainers follow special methods recommended by the Guide Horse Foundation... Continue Reading >>
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College Students Should Plan Ahead to Ensure Career Success
With a new academic year underway, many students may be too busy studying to think about their future job search, but a new survey found that many people believe its never to early for college students to start planning for better ways to compete in today's job market.
The survey found that 57% of adults ages 25 to 54 believe that college students should participate in an internship program while attending school. According to those who had an internship in college, the experience helped them gain valuable networking contacts and helped them in their future job search by gaining key job-related skills... Continue Reading >>
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Are You a Doer or a Thinker?
Are you a Doer or Thinker? Creator or Helper? According to Holland's widely accepted psychological theory, people fall into one of the seven different Personality Types. Use your Personality Type to find a job with ease:
DOER (Realistic)
You get satisfaction from getting things done. You also like physical activity and working with your hands.
Doer Job-Search Tips... Continue Reading >>
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10 Great Jobs for Football Fans
Not everyone can be a quarterback in the NFL. But, if football is your passion, you can experience the excitement of the game all week long, not just on Sundays!
Check out these 10 fabulous football-related careers. Median salary information is provided by LiveCareer Free Salary Report. But keep in mind that NFL salaries for these jobs are usually much higher.
Sports agent – $73,594
Negotiate player contracts and find endorsements. This is a great job for outgoing folks who excel at networking and like to broker deals. But it’s a competitive gig. In the NFL, there are 1000 certified agents. Of these, only 100 agents represent approximately 90 percent of all NFL players... Continue Reading >>
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American Idol's Lessons for Job Seekers
1. Authenticity. AI judges have no time for copycat performances. Quicker than you can say "karaoke," contestants who don’t put their own twist on a song will disappoint the judges.
Job Seeker Tip: Just as with an AI performance, you need to enter the job search arena knowing who you are and what sets you apart. Taking a career interest test can help you understand yourself – your interests, skills, personality -- and discover your true calling.
2. Be memorable. AI contenders know that having a good voice is just half the battle. Originality counts and performers (like this season's Adam Lambert, for example) aren't afraid to take risks... Continue Reading >>
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Most Annoying Break Room Behavior
Lucky enough to still have a break room at work? Break rooms can be a boon if you want to nosh or socialize at the office. But they can also bring out the less-than-appetizing side of many people.
A recent survey by staffing firm OfficeTeam asked employees about the break-room behavior they found most annoying – and, occasionally, disgusting. The results are below.
Sloppy Joe: People who make a mess for others to clean up ranked highest on the list of break-room offenders... Continue Reading >>
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Most Annoying Co-Workers
A great co-worker can help you look forward to going to work each day. An annoying co-worker, on the other hand, can make you want to hide under the covers. A large survey by the staffing firm Ranstad USA asked employees what their biggest office peeves were. It turns out they all involved co-workers. Annoying ones.
Do you recognize any of the top six most annoying co-worker types?
The Psst-er: Gossipers were the number one pet peeve in the survey. While some people like to hear juicy tidbits about the boss or their colleagues, too much gossip... Continue Reading >>
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You’re the Boss Now: A Shift to Management Means a Shift in Attitude
Sometime after accepting your first entry-level position, you’ll probably be ready to graduate to a supervisory role. And when this happens, regardless of your industry, a few fundamental aspects of your attitude and your approach to the job will need to change.
Before you step into management, you have only yourself to look out for. But once you cross that line, you become responsible for someone else’s daily productivity, their career growth, their contributions to the company and even—not to be overly dramatic—their sense of identity and self-worth... Continue Reading >>
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