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Playing the Wrong Game
He was concerned with the direction a decision was leaning, Jon said on his voice mail. Could I meet him for lunch in the cafeteria before Friday's meeting to talk it through?As peer managers involved in policy implementation, our departments would be impacted by any direction taken. Friday's meeting was with the decision makers; a discussion of pluses, minuses, timetables and resources needed for three options under consideration.Over lunc

So what!

There is this obsession that having a gap in your resume is a horrible sin. It’s not. The fact is, it’s incredibly common these days. Layoffs unfortunately

The Great Business Myths That Dominate Our Lives
Myths—these unconscious or semi-conscious beliefs have a strong influence on how we orient our behavior and actions.The ones that seem to influence us the most are directed towards our personal lives. But, there are business myths that have a profound impact on our decisions. The problem arises when some of these myths are believed to be true when in actuality they maybe false or only partly true. The goal of this article is to explore some of the

It’s perceived to be one of the most difficult transitions in life: rejoining the workforce after an extended layoff. Maybe you were raising your children, maybe you were caring for a relative, or maybe you were downsized and had trouble finding a job. In any case, it’s a daunting proposition to pull out the business suit, polish up the resume and start looking for a job.

To be sure, it’s not an easy task, but if you prepare appropriately, and attack the search smartly, it’s not as intimidating as you may think.

With the right Mindset, the proper downtime Approach, and some specific Strategies, you can get back out there and land work.

The Mindset

You have a gap in your resume.

So what!

There is this obsession that having a gap in your resume is a horrible sin. It’s not. The fact is, it’s incredibly common these days. Layoffs unfortunately

The Finite Element Method: A Four-Article Series
FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS: IntroductionFirst in a four-part seriesFinite element analysis (FEA) is a fairly recent discipline crossing the boundaries of mathematics, physics, engineering and computer science. The method has wide application and enjoys extensive utilization in the structural, thermal and fluid analysis areas. The finite element method is comprised of three major phases: (1) pre-processing

or a relative, or maybe you were downsized and had trouble finding a job. In any case, it’s a daunting proposition to pull out the business suit, polish up the resume and start looking for a job.

To be sure, it’s not an easy task, but if you prepare appropriately, and attack the search smartly, it’s not as intimidating as you may think.

With the right Mindset, the proper downtime Approach, and some specific Strategies, you can get back out there and land work.

The Mindset

You have a gap in your resume.

So what!

There is this obsession that having a gap in your resume is a horrible sin. It’s not. The fact is, it’s incredibly common these days. Layoffs unfortunately

Don't Be a Rambo With Your Career
What did Celine Dion, Dominic Hasek, Wayne Gretzky and many of the top performers in the business and professional world, have in common? They all utilized the expertise, skills and encouragement of a professional coach. Each of the celebrities mentioned above are or were paid several millions of dollars each year for their skills. They didn’t stop using a coach as soon as they turned professional or achieved a certain level of recognition for their s

oking for a job.

To be sure, it’s not an easy task, but if you prepare appropriately, and attack the search smartly, it’s not as intimidating as you may think.

With the right Mindset, the proper downtime Approach, and some specific Strategies, you can get back out there and land work.

The Mindset

You have a gap in your resume.

So what!

There is this obsession that having a gap in your resume is a horrible sin. It’s not. The fact is, it’s incredibly common these days. Layoffs unfortunately

Ghost Hunting Should Be Professional
Ghost Hunting can be very fun and yet at times it can be one of the most terrifying things you will probably ever do in your life.The following are just a few of the things folks have encountered during ghost hunting or paranormal investigations:1. Smells: These smells can seem to come from no where, and develop instantly and disappear just as fast. The smells are often putrid like rotted meat, or like fresh bowel movements, and are

right Mindset, the proper downtime Approach, and some specific Strategies, you can get back out there and land work.

The Mindset

You have a gap in your resume.

So what!

There is this obsession that having a gap in your resume is a horrible sin. It’s not. The fact is, it’s incredibly common these days. Layoffs unfortunately

Interior Design Career
Interior Design is a unique fusion of art, architecture and engineering. However, interior design involves more than just choosing furniture, fixtures and fabrics. As an interior designer you’ll also need to know how to read architects blueprint, understand electrical codes and negotiate with contractors.The designer is responsible for preparing specific interior construction designs to suit the clients taste and budget. They use computers to pl

So what!

There is this obsession that having a gap in your resume is a horrible sin. It’s not. The fact is, it’s incredibly common these days. Layoffs unfortunately are an everyday occurrence. Work/life balance awareness has increased to the point where more people are taking time off for personal reasons.

Twenty years ago, the typical job situation had the male breadwinner getting a job out of college and spending the rest of his career working for one company until his gold-watch retirement party at age 55.

Those days are long gone.

There’s no need for you to be shy about the fact that there’s a gap in your resume. You are part of a large and growing population of job seekers that have taken time off for a variety of reasons. There’s no need to fret.

The Approach

The biggest issue that employers have with employees returning to th

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The cost of doing business continuously increases as gasoline prices soar. Many service companies (e.g. plumbing, air conditioning and chimney contractors) have realized this as gasoline expenses have reached the ceiling. In an effort to offset this cost many companies are cutting budgets in other key areas like marketing and advertising. Many companies are realizing as they cut budgets for advertising they are seeing a decrease in profits which requires further budget cuts. This can have a snowball effect; however, there are adjustments that can be made to relieve the strain on the gasoline budget.

Conducting an effective misconduct investigation can make the difference between winding up in court and making the work place safer. This article takes a look at the psychology of workplace investigations and when employers should consider outsourcing the investigation process to avoid perceptions of bias or favoritism.

Promoting your Internet home business is one of the most important steps to becoming successful, and should be treated as such. Aside from the amount of time it takes in the beginning (i.e., coming up with the idea for your business, figuring out your exact service or product, creating a work space, hiring employees, and finding the funding for everything), spending a significant amount of time on promoting is crucial...

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