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Post by: MysteRy on September 23, 2012, 04:12:53 PM
6 Career Planning Tips for Freshers

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The thought of making a career straight out of college can be a daunting one. You are equipped with very little knowledge about the practical world; you just have a degree or may be even not that. You are awaiting your result, though you are positive about having done it quite well. Whatever the case is, you have some apprehensions and a lot of questions. In short, there is always someone who needs a career advice; someone who needs to know what he has to do, where he has to go so that he could achieve maximum success in minimum time.

1.You want to do SOMETHING:You are a fresher, you are a novice but you have an idea, a dream. That’s the most important thing for you to know first. If you know that you got to do SOMETHING to earn a living in order to live with dignity, the half of the battle is won.

2.What interests you? :you too must think about the thing that interests you most. May be it is science, may be painting or it might be music. Whatever it is, try you pursue your interest and making a career out of it.

3.Grab the first offer:Often when you are fresh out of college, people would try taking you for a ride. They would offer no pay or very less pay even if you are hired. Companies call these positions internship or training. It is always good to go for such jobs if you don’t get a reasonably well-paid job in the first go.

4.Make every job count for you:After your first job, do not be scared to go for a change as every job comes with its package of learning kit. It teaches you new skills and gradually you also get to understand where you actually want to go. You discover your strengths and make yourself more prepared to reach the position you want to.

5.Working is more important than dreaming: You may not have the career of your choice, not because you did not try hard but may be because you excelled in some other field and that other field awarded you very handsomely. And you stick to that field and grow further. Don’t be disappointed and see the positive side, the money, the recognition, all matter.

6.Have a back up plan: Always have a back up plan for rough times. Rough times are times when you have to change your job, do a course in between or start or your own biz. These are the periods of transitions when you have to fall back on something, some job you get anytime and every time. It might be a receptionist’s job or a tutor’s job, some job that you can always take up to sail through the rough time.
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Post by: MysteRy on September 24, 2012, 03:13:44 PM
Group Discussion Tips.

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If you can follow few basic tips during a Group Discussion, you will find a way to be the best in a Group Discussion. Here are some tips that can help you while participating in Group Discussions

Maintain Eye Contact While Speaking:-Do not just look at the evaluators. Maintain eye-to-eye contact with all the group members while speaking.

Initiate the Group Discussion:- Initiating the Group Discussion can make a big plus point for you. But remember, take the initiation only if you understood the group discussion point, and only if you have proper knowledge and awareness of the topic. Speaking without proper knowledge can bring a bad impression on you.

Allow Other Participants to Speak:-Do not try to interrupt someone while speaking. Even if you do not agree with their points or thoughts, do not try to grab the chance to speak. Instead, you can take notes while they are speaking, and raise the point and clear it out during your turn.

Speak Clearly:-You should speak loudly, still politely and clearly, so that you can be heard by everyone. Try to use simple words that can be understood by everyone. Do not try to put heavy vocabulary thinking that it can bring a plus. Group discussion not to evaluate your language, rather it is to evaluate your communication skills, where it is necessary to be understood by everyone.

Even if you do not like someone’s point, or if someone’s point hurt you, try to express yourself calmly and politely, instead of being aggressive.

Don’t Deviate from the Topic:-Do not try to bring points that are irrelevant to topic. Even by chance someone tries to distract the team from the topic; it is a good move for you to take the initiative to bring the subject back to the topic.

Positive attitude:-Speak confidently. Don’t try to dominate other participants. Maintain positive body language.

Speak sensibly:-Do not speak too much, just to add time to your speaking duration. It is not about how long you speak, it is about how sensibly you spoke. Though you speak for less time, it should be of sensible and relevant, and should try give an aim to the topic.

Be a Good Listener:-Pay attention while other members are speaking. This makes you involve in the group positively, and it brings a coherent discussion.

No Need of Statistics:-The discussion is about how much you are aware of the topic. You do not need to come up with exact figures and numbers. As you have very limited time, just be precise and try to convey your thoughts in a short and simple language.

Formal dressing:You should always attend a group discussion in a formal wear. No funny and fancy dressing. It is just like a personal interview.
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Post by: MysteRy on September 24, 2012, 03:14:29 PM
Tips on Landing a Social Media Job

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Social media is growing fast and jobs within the social media industry is booming. One big advantage of a social media job is that many can be worked from home. With the rising costs of gas that can mean a good thing! However, how do you land a social job?

Here are some tips on landing a job in social media:

1) Don’t be Boring! Set yourself apart from all the other applicants. What can you offer that the others cannot? Do you have certain certification or expertise in a certain area? According to Sarah Rapp, Manager of Behance Network, “Social media is all about personality, and if real passion for the field comes across, this is much more valuable in a candidate than relevant experience” (Mashable). With a lot of social media jobs they won’t see you in person for the interview, therefore your resume and first appearance is vital.

2) Take an online course. This can be great especially if they are classes that are relevant to social media will set you apart from the other applicants. You can check out online courses through Media Bistro or HubSpot.

3) Act as a business women/man, not a socialite. Tracy Brisson, social media consultant included, “While it’s true that a best social media practice is to be focused on community and engagement, that alone won’t pay the bills for a brand unless activities are focused on a measurable outcome”. Participate in organizations and social media networks to show that you truly care about the industry. On your resume make sure you focus on your achievements on social media networks and in internships.


There you have it. Some tips to get you started on getting that social media dream job!
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Post by: MysteRy on September 24, 2012, 03:15:43 PM
Online Job Search Tips

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The Internet actually can be a great resource for job seekers -- they just need to know how to use it. Successful job seekers follow these 10 guidelines.

1. If you build it, they can come. :-
Instead of simply posting your résumé on a Web site, take it one step further and design an easily-navigable Web site or online portfolio where recruiters can view your body of work, read about your goals and obtain contact information.

2. Check yourself to make sure you haven't wrecked yourself. :-
Google yourself to see what comes up -- and what potential employers will see if they do the same. If you don't like what you find, it's time to do damage control.

3. Narrow your options. :-
Many job boards offer filters to help users refine their search results more quickly. You should have the option to narrow your job search by region, industry and duration, and, oftentimes, you can narrow it even more by keywords, company names, experience needed and salary.

4. Go directly to the source. :-
Instead of just applying for the posted job opening, one of the best strategies to finding a job is to first figure out where you want to work, target that company or industry and then contact the hiring manager. Also, many employers' career pages invite visitors to fill out candidate profiles, describing their background, jobs of interest, salary requirements and other preferences.

5. Find your niche with industry Web sites. :-
Refine your search even more by visiting your industry's national or regional Web site, where you can find jobs in your field that might not appear on a national job board. More and more employers are advertising jobs on these sites in hopes of getting a bigger pool of qualified applicants.

6. Try online recruiters. :-
Recruiters will help match you with jobs that meet your specific skills and needs. Not sure where to start? Sites such as recruiterlink.com, onlinerecruitersdirectory.com, searchfirm.com and i-recruit.com provide links to online headhunters for job seekers.

7. Utilize video résumés. :-
Video résumés are just one more way to stand out to employers. Intended as supplements to -- not replacements for -- traditional résumés, video résumés allow job seekers to showcase a little bit of their personalities and highlight one or two points of interest on their résumés.

8. Run queries. :-
You run searches on everything else, from your high school sweetheart to low-fat recipes, so why not jobs? Enter a query that describes the exact kind of job you're seeking and you may find more resources you wouldn't find otherwise (but be prepared to do some sorting).

9. Utilize job alerts. :-
Most job boards have features that allow you to sign up to receive e-mail alerts about newly available jobs that match your chosen criteria. Or go a step further and arrange an RSS (really simple syndication) feed from one of these job sites to appear on your customized Internet homepage or your PC's news-reader software.

10. Get connected. :-
How many times have you been told that it's not what you know, but who you know? Thanks to the emergence of professional networking sites like LinkedIn.com, job seekers no longer have to rely on the old standby of exchanging business cards with strangers. These sites are composed of millions of industry professionals and allow you to connect with people you know and the people they know and so forth. (A word of caution: When you sign up for online social networking sites, you are in a public domain. Unless you are able to put a filter on some of your information, nothing is private, and it can be difficult to erase once it is posted.)
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Post by: MysteRy on September 25, 2012, 09:19:02 AM
Tips to apply for an out-of-state job

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Here are eight best practices and tips that job seekers should keep in mind when submitting their résumé out of state, according to Kleinworth and Barbara Babkirk, master career counselor and owner of Heart At Work Career Counseling in Portland, Maine.

1. Identify your career and personal goals :-
"Clarify the type of job want. Are you interested in changing careers or just employers?" Babkirk asks. "Where do you want to live, including location and type of residence? What is your ideal time frame for moving?"

2. Write a job description that reflects what you want and use it as a benchmark :-
"Know what is necessary or negotiable for you in terms of: salary and benefits, responsibilities, physical work environment, colleagues, skills and workplace culture," Babkirk says.

3. Research the new location :-
"Look at the quality of the schools if you have children, make sure the housing is acceptable and within your new price range, check out the crime rate where you'd be wanting to live, research the demographics, look into services available and how they compare with what you are looking for," Kleinworth says.

4. Identify and research key resources in your industry or career field :-
"Research the professional associations affiliated with your target job. The Encyclopedia of Associations, available in libraries and online, gives useful descriptions," Babkirk says. "Note the officers' names and the date and place of their annual conference. Plan to attend if possible. Contact the association's officers for help with networking."

5. Be rational :-
"Be realistic about what it will truly cost you to relocate if the new employer doesn't offer assistance," Kleinworth says. "Moving is expensive."

6. Network your way out of state :-
"Tell anyone you know of your plans to relocate. Ask if they know anyone who lives and works in your target location and if they would be willing to send an e-mail asking if you might contact them for networking," Babkirk says.

7. Stay focused on your goal and take specific steps each week toward it :-
"Before you know it, you'll be living and working where you want to be," Babkirk encourages.

8. Don't give up :-
If you are committed to finding the perfect job- it does exist and you can have a job you love in a place you love living in.
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Post by: MysteRy on September 25, 2012, 09:31:57 AM
Tips on finding part time accounting work

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Accounting is an exciting field to be in despite its general image of being stuck with rows upon rows of numbers. In fact, part time accounting jobs are in high demand because of the learning challenges that come with the job from learning how to balance a checkbook to dealing with cranky clients. Add in the good pay that comes with accounting part time jobs and you have a good case in its favor.

Take for example part time accounting jobs in NY and their many benefits. For one thing, you can have a job in one of the country's most exciting cities in the world - New York, of course. You will then be able to acquire work experience in a highly competitive field in the city.

For another thing, your network of professional and personal contacts can expand considerably. As will be discussed later, your network of contacts plays a big role in landing a job in the accounting industry, be it on a part time or a full time basis. Plus, in a city like New York, it never hurts to have as many friends and acquaintances as possible.

Go Online :-
If you have not yet tuned in to the rest of the world, then you should be tuning in now. The Internet is a treasure trove of jobs in just about anywhere and everywhere in the country especially where the accounting field is concerned. Just log on to one of the most reputable job sites, enter your basic criteria for the job into the search bar and choose from among the hundreds of job opportunities.

The best thing about going online for part time accounting jobs is that these jobs can be found in all industries! This is because every organization that handles money in any form will require an accounting clerk at least to keep track of said money - or the assets, liabilities, owner's equity, revenues, expenses and profits, for that matter. In this age, every organization will handle money and, thus every industry will have openings for accounting part time jobs.

Be Ready :-
You can sum up every individual's hunt for part time accounting jobs in NY and in any other city in two words - be prepared. There are many aspects to this two-word commandment:

• Be prepared with your updated resume and targeted cover letter. You must ensure that both are free from errors and the cover letter should specifically state the position you are applying for instead of general wordings like "Any position" and the like.
• Be ready with your business or smart casual attire especially during office days. Yes, even part time jobs in accounting deserve your full effort in dressing to impress. You never know when a job opportunity presents itself while you are in the mall and you just happened to be dressed up like a hobo.
• Be prepared with your credentials. Many employers will interview an applicant on the spot so it makes sense to always be ready with your resume, references and other certifications just in case you do find such kind of employers.
• Be ready with your answers. Just like full time jobs, part time accounting jobs require an interview before being hired. This is all too true with part time accounting jobs in NY where competition is stiff.

Just as an accountant is always ready with a calculator, accounting part time jobs also demand readiness in your appearance, credentials, and intelligent answers.

Get an Education :-
Lest anybody forgets, part time jobs in the accounting field are not exactly the kinds where you will learn everything that you need to know on the job. With the fast-changing technology, concepts, and practices used by bookkeepers, accountants, and internal auditors on one hand as well as government auditing regulators on the other hand, you have to be updated with your skills in the profession.


In short, you have to be qualified for the accounting part time jobs! Get an education in the field, acquire your certification and become an apprentice, when necessary. Your ticket to success lies in these pieces of paper that outlines your credibility and capability to perform the various tasks required even in the simplest of part time accounting jobs.
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Post by: MysteRy on September 25, 2012, 10:24:39 AM
Important tips for your first day at work

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No matter what your job is, the first day of the job can be an anxious experience.

But if you're properly prepared, you can morph the day into an entirely new experience which can become a starting point of a long, enriching career.

Here are some tips :-

First Impressions Do Matter
It may be a cliché but it does hold some weight. First impression on the very first day of the job may help in establishing your overall image. Wear clothes that are appropriate for the workplace. But then, they should not make you unhappy. You would need to strike a balance. Maintain a positive body language and be well-groomed.

Some Background Research
You shouldn't feel that you have landed on a distant planet in the Milky Way. Make sure that you have a fair deal of knowledge about your employer. Read up about the company beforehand. See, if you can find some general information about the bosses and other employees. Company's official website or a Wikipedia entry can be helpful.

Be Confident
You might be a rookie but don't let others take you for granted. Therefore, be confident. Take pride in the fact that they liked you enough and that's why you're there. Walk around with confidence. It will help you enter into a comfort zone and will help you inch towards success. And remember that the line between being confident and over-confident is often thin and blurred.

Formalities are important
No matter how much you hate them, you can't run away from them. Be prepared to complete the joining formalities. The process can be time consuming but it's for your own good. Make sure that you carry all the required documents with you: original (keep the original documents safe) and xerox copies and also carry adequate number of photographs. Be patient, while completing the formalities (filling forms, opening bank account etc.) with the HR.

Introduction and Meeting Colleagues
When your immediate boss shows you around and makes you meet other people, be very forthcoming. Smile, (not that glued or plastic smile) when you shake hands with people and look into their eyes while doing that. Your disposition should be pleasing. This would help you make friends on the very first day. If you're asked to introduce yourself to a group, then keep the introduction short and simple. While interacting, make sure that you're not the only one talking. Give others a chance as well.

Find out the Ground Rules
Chances are that your hiring manager would have already told you about them at the time of your selection. If not, quickly find out about office timings, office attire, break timings, leave policy, salary break-up, etc. Also find out about the rules and regulations followed in the organisation.

Get Familiar with the Work
After all the greetings have been exchanged and formalities completed, it's time to find out about the work you need to do. Be prompt and proactive in this. Don't wait for the second day. Quickly locate your work station. And proactively discuss your job responsibilities with your immediate manager and get going.
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Post by: MysteRy on September 25, 2012, 10:34:34 AM
Tips for Receptionist Job

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Most frequently, we see that candidates are offered the entry level job of administrative assistance to step into their career. Receptionist is one of those entry level job categories. Though it is entry level position, but it is of great importance for a company as a receptionist represents the company at front seat. Also this position is helpful to enhance the professional attitude and communication skills which are equally important in all kind of careers.

Receptionist has to deal directly with public and concerned people like business clients, so they need to be very active in communication, nice in appearance and cheerful in attitude all the time. Here you can find useful tips and detailed hints to accomplish your receptionist job duties successfully.

1.Always be on time to take the control of duty every day. A few or more minutes dilatory can drag your professional image negative as they control the front seat of a company.

2. Always leave your issues at home and keep a smiling face. Greet the visitors warmly. It is not necessary to shake hand but welcome them with a professional attitude and lead them to seats.

3.Answer the phones promptly. It makes the caller impatient if you pick up phone after many rings or even miss it.

4.Talk to visitors and callers softly and smilingly. Never be rude to anyone.

5. Always ask name and introduction of visitor and caller and make a note of it promptly.

6.Adopt the habit of saying ‘Thank you’, ‘Welcome’, ‘Good morning/after noon’ with a good reference of company when you meet the visitor or attend the caller.

7.You must have knowledge who is the appropriate person to forward the call or visitor. When you forward them, also send the short note of their purpose of calling/visiting along with them.

8.You should be capable to manage the voice and written messages received from public/clients.

9. You are responsible to schedule tasks and appointments of public/clients with the concerned person/boss. Keep a proper record of all set appointments and always be updated for the new appointments and schedule.

10. Perform all assigned clerical duties like typing letter/message, entering daily data in company database program and other duties without making it pending.

11. A receptionist has to deal with people of different attitudes. They may be aggressive, angry, talkative, angry or any other. So, he/she must be capable to tackle all kind of visitors with patience without losing temperament and cooperatively.

12. Avoid making the visitor/caller engaged with irrelevant talk. Provide them accurate information comprehensively without wasting their time.

13.Don’t talk too less and don’t be too talkative to people. Keep your verbal interaction in balance.

14.Keep an eye-contact while you talk to visitors. It does not only show your confidence but also reflects your professionalism.

15.Leave the visitor/caller satisfied by providing them enough information/serviced they are looking for. Customer satisfaction is always prior and important in all jobs and business.

16. Keep your appearance polite and be always presentable. Personality is an important tool to solve and prevent a lot of issues.

17.Dress up appropriately that does not only keep you comfortable but also make you smart looking.

18. Avoid wearing heavy and shining jewelry and sharp smell perfumes. Adopt a hairstyle that gives you a stylish look.

19. Always love your work and feel pleasure to help others. It does not only enhance your moral value and professionalism but also helps you to learn new things everyday by increasing your job skills.
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Post by: MysteRy on September 26, 2012, 09:53:55 AM
Communication tips for teacher job

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Being a teacher means that a person has to be able to communicate with students and other teachers. This means knowing how to communicate using certain words, tone of voice and most importantly knowing how to voice an opinion or concern to parents and students. Learning how to do all of this as a teacher can be a hard thing to learn all at once, which is why teachers have to learn how to hone their communication skills on their own, and continue to do so as they continue with their work.

Teachers often have the harder job when they have to speak to parents about their students, or when they have to voice their opinions to their students about what they think they should work on in class. For this reason, many teachers learn how to improve their communication skills by constantly working on their vocabulary and connecting with other teachers.

It is important for teachers to actually know what words to use and with whom. Teachers can improve their communication skills by slowly learning how to voice their opinions with casual wording and learning how other teachers talk to their students. Since teachers do not use the same language with their students that they would with other school officials or their parents, they can always learn how to balance their tone of voice to accommodate different people at the same time.

As important as vocabulary is, teachers can also improve their vocabulary skills and improve their communication skills by taking advanced community classes at a community college. This does not only help people improve their communication skills, but it also helps teachers learn about new ways to talk to their students and know what they have to say.

Taking a communication class in a community college can actually help teachers a lot by constantly updating them on the newest rules of speech and how they can learn to communicate, not only with their students, but with their fellow coworkers. These lessons can help teachers avoid alterations in school and learn how to talk to other people about the problems they are facing at work.

The classes are easy and simple, and can be taken at any time. There are many ways to actually take these classes, one of them is online if the person really does not have the time that it takes to go to the classes in person.
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Post by: MysteRy on September 29, 2012, 02:08:47 PM
Web Designer Job Portfolio Tips

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When applying for a web design job, there are three critical elements that will determine whether you get the job:

# Resume
# Portfolio
# Interview

Your web design portfolio is your chance to impress your potential employer or client in a visual format. It's not uncommon for employers to skip your resume and take a look at your portfolio first. In this article, we go over tips for a winning portfolio.

# Presentation ----:
In the context of web design, we're going to talk about online portfolios specifically. The presentation/layout of your portfolio website can count as much as what's in it. As a web designer, it's your job to effectively communicate on behalf of the company and/or its clients. As part of your application, you need to communicate your skills, passion, and talent in a great looking and easy to use portfolio site.

# Let Your Work Shine - Keep your backgrounds and font choices relatively simple and neutral to let your work shine. Avoid distracting textures, photos of people, or graphics
# Easy to Navigate - Chances are you'll have more than a few items in your portfolio. Make it easy to browse through your multiple portfolio items. There are hundreds of freely available plug-ins you can use to make it easier.

# Content ----:
What employers are looking for will vary depending on the nature of their business (industry specific such as dental, automotive, and medical, as opposed to general marketing). A wide variety of work is a safe bet in either case. It shows you can:

# Work with different types of clients from many industries
# Make effective use of a wide variety of techniques
# Respect an existing brand while putting your own spin on it

Put your strongest work at the top. It's the first project people will see and sets the tone and expectations for everything after. If you're applying for an industry specific design job, put the relevant projects near the top. If you don't have a whole lot of projects in your portfolio, it doesn't hurt to create a mockup for a fictional company, as long as you indicate it's not an actual project for a client.

# Descriptions ----:
Identify whether you did some or all of a project. Specify your involvement with project, such a planning, design, and coding, and what types of technologies (platforms, coding language, plug-ins, etc.) were used with it.

# Contact Info ----:
So your potential employer or client loves you work. Now what? Make sure they have a way of getting a hold of you through your portfolio website. At the very least, include an email address or contact form, and a phone number if you feel comfortable. Google Voice is a great way of setting up an alternative number to let you screen calls.
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Post by: MysteRy on September 29, 2012, 02:13:10 PM
Tips on Fashion Design and Dressmaking

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Good creative skills are essential for the specialized fields of fashion design and dressmaking. Consequently, it is important to have a comprehensive understanding of the industry and be able to apply acquired skills in a theoretical and practical manner. Lifestyle Learning Direct, one of the Gold Coast's premier online learning and correspondence course providers, suggests that in order to be a good fashion designer or dressmaker you need to be able to:

1. Understand fashion trends, clothing ranges and color groups.

2. Learn Know how patterns work - flat patterns, commercial patterns, tracing patterns and pattern blocks - read patterns, choose pattern sizes and have basic pattern alteration knowledge.

4. Have knowledge on the range and quality of the many fibers and fabrics available today - natural and man-made fibers, fashion fabrics, modern developments and special fabrics - which will have a large bearing on your creations.

5. Be familiar with the tools and equipment necessary for good dressmaking: scissors, tape measure, pins, machine needles, hand needles, stitch ripper, tailor's chalk, haberdashery, sewing machine, over locker, iron, ironing board, full-length mirror, flat cutting surface and storage.

6. Be conversant with inserting zippers and sleeves, buttonholes, waistbands, types of stitching, seam types, stretch sewing, and so on.

7. Present a design collection using fashion drawing and design skills, as well as the competent use of color and themes.

8. Understand which designs will suit the client's life and activities, as well as know the basic body shapes, hair styles, make-up trends and how to plan a wardrobe.

9. Know how to set up a system, research customers, basic business structure and types of operation.
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Post by: MysteRy on September 29, 2012, 02:18:16 PM
Marketing Ideas for Insurance Agents

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Insurance real estate agents would be the individuals who benefit huge insurance organizations as well as do the duty of selling the insurance guidelines to the consumers because of these companies. The insurance real estate agents work with government managed in addition to personal insurance businesses. These agents get paid about commission basis. This means that more the business produced through the realtor for that insurance organization which is why this individual works, more would be the quantity attained by your pet by means of percentage. However, with regard to creating a lot more business, understanding of the marketing ideas for insurance agents is totally crucial. Excellent marketing is essential for any business to ensure success and also insurance marketing is no exception to the. The actual insurance agents marketing plan mentioned within the next couple of grammatical construction will allow you to in this connection.

Unique Marketing Strategies for Insurance Brokers

Marketing tips regarding insurance real estate agents include conference a large number of clients as well as trying to explain to them some great benefits of the insurance policy. Usually, it’s been witnessed that there are many questions in the thoughts associated with typical folks regarding insurance. The actual insurance real estate agents hold the duty regarding explaining to these just what insurance is vital, how much should the insurance protect end up being, what’s going to function as the benefits of the insurance, an amount function as rates and also the terms and conditions associated with the particular insurance coverage. Addressing almost all questions related to insurance is a must fortification the insurance agents and for this, they by themselves needs to be well-informed enough. These brokers will keep their own knowledge updated through going to academic classes organized by the businesses for whom these people work.

Nevertheless, the insurance agents will be able to explain the important points regarding procedures for their prospective customers only if they could reach out to all of them. Therefore, marketing concerning their own services inside the magazines as well as on the air is a brilliant concept as they are well-known types of conversation. Coordinating wellness gatherings and also classes must also become on the top of the marketing suggestions with regard to insurance real estate agents. The number of individuals visiting the fairs and workshops is big and therefore the particular real estate agents could possibly get many great long-term clients. You need to have the personal card on which you can find information related to your workplace tackle and phone quantity and disperse that with these kinds of events. Literature can be distributed as well as hoardings providing information regarding insurance can be set up to draw absolutely free themes.

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One of the better marketing ideas for insurance brokers would be to create any order relating to health insurance and life insurance procedures inside popular and a lot read papers. You ought to explain the need of insurance and how to obtain the policy in your posts as well as your own name, business office address, contact number as well as the identify from the insurance organization you might be employed by. Advertising on the Internet might be also among the very best marketing ideas for insurance brokers due to the developing use of Web from the individuals.

Supplying good service to the prevailing consumers is imperative to reach your goals in the actual insurance marketing business. Therefore, you ought to remain in contact with the existing clients by mailing all of them e-mails as well as publish cards as well as educating all of them in regards to the credited insurance repayments, the actual position of the insurance policy, information regarding brand new insurance procedures launched on the market and so on.
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Post by: MysteRy on October 04, 2012, 03:04:45 PM
Tips for Salary Negotiation at Interview

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Salary negotiation is an important part of any final job interview, from both the interviewer and interviewee’s point of view. Salary has to be negotiated in such a way, that both the parties remain benefited. But often poor negotiation skill of the interviewee can spoil the entire process and result into unsatisfactory output. Don’t let your poor negotiation spoil your future. Here are some tips for you.

Don’t rush towards the negotiation process
Undoubtedly salary is one of the main pulling factors behind job switching. Being tempted by better salary we often change jobs. And that’s a common interest for both you and the interviewer; since the interviewer has to pay you. That’s an obvious question which may crop up at any part of the interview process. But don’t rush towards the salary discussion. When asked you may quote your expected salary or say it can be worked out later.

Know your value first
To ask for a reasonable salary, first you need to find your own market value. Judge your value in terms of logical perception of your knowledge, experience, skills and expertise, achievements, training, brand association and educational qualification.
Organization’s pay structure

Some organizations may have their own pay structure as per the candidates’ educational levels. Defined salary structures are at times made flexible, depending on candidate’s exclusive skills or extra-ordinary caliber. Know these pay structures before negotiating salary.

Exclusive position
In case your job position is quite unique and exclusive or you are the only one who could get through the interview process you can call for a premium amount of salary. As for example, if the concerned company keeps only one brand manager and you have been selected as the one, you can ask for a good salary package.

Industry rate
Know the industry rate first. Know how much other companies in the same industry are paying to its employees, at similar level like you. Knowing the industry rate will help you in the negotiation process to put forth a logical demand of salary.

Put your greed aside
Don’t get too greedy about money. A good company can’t be missed out for a few extra bucks. If everything is fine and you decide to join, don’t let the greed come in between. If you are getting a decent package, join it. Later on with time as you build good rapport and prove your skills salary hike won’t be a problem for you. Consider the entire package, not just winning negotiation. Too tall demand of yours may make the interviewer find you unreasonable or money minded. So be fair, gentle and not too pushy.
Let a good negotiation bring you good luck and the dream job.
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Post by: MysteRy on October 11, 2012, 06:47:00 PM
Tips on Online Jobs from Home

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Most of the online jobs are such that anybody, right from a teenager to a housewife to a working professional, can take them up and earn some good money on the side. For the simple reason that they offer flexible timings, do not require any qualifications as such and most importantly, can be performed from the convenience of one's house! So, if you are planning to take up online jobs from home, have a look below and take your pick.

Content Writing:-

One of the best online jobs from home for moms, to take up content writing, you need to be proficient in English language and grammar. In addition to that, you should have good knowledge on a variety of topics such as fashion, food, travel, relationships, health, etc. to get into content writing. To find such online writing jobs, you need to search the Internet thoroughly for content based websites. These websites look for voluntary authors to generate quality content for them. Once you apply, you need to submit a few articles as samples. If selected, you can proceed to write for them on various topics and get paid per article wise.

Affiliate Marketing :-

Another of the online jobs that you can consider is Internet affiliate marketing. For this you need to register for an affiliate marketing program and start your own website. The online merchant will place advertisements of his products and services on your website. After that, for every prospective customer you send from your website to the online merchant's site, you get a share in the revenue. To know in detail about this online job, go to affiliate marketing newbies guide.

Data Entry :-

Data entry jobs are one of the simplest part time online jobs from home. The work entails filling up the company's database with some specific information. You need not be a computer expert to take up this job. However, there are many scams on the Internet related to data entry jobs. So, steer clear of websites which demand money from you for registering with them in order to obtain these online jobs without investment as they most probably are frauds.

Teaching :-

For those of you looking for legitimate online jobs from home, online teaching jobs are the ideal choice. To take up such jobs, you need to possess a bachelor's degree and some experience in the teaching line. You can either opt for a part time teaching job wherein you spend three to four hours teaching or you can even find a full-time job option. The benefits of this job are experience of teaching international students, flexible timings and opportunities for making money online.

Blogging :-

Blogging is a good option for online jobs from home for students. You need to first of all register yourself with a free blogging service. Next, while choosing the name and planning the layout of your blog, be very creative. Once you have your blog format and layout in place, start writing on some interesting topics. Promote your blog by spreading its links on various Internet websites as well as through social networking forums. Once your blog starts getting traffic, you can earn money by way of advertisements.

Surveys :-

If you are looking for some online jobs from home for free, take up surveys. These online surveys are conducted by companies to take the opinion of the customers on their products and services. You need to first of all register yourself with the market research company's website. After that you just have to fill in a form and start conducting the survey for them.
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Post by: MysteRy on October 31, 2012, 04:30:20 PM
8 Essential Health Tips For office Workers

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Office was not the place as clean and as healthy as we think. Office is home to a nest of various diseases. A few tips following to avoid sick syndrome disease on office:

1. Let your desk illuminated by bright lights:
Keep your desk near the window, because the bright light from the sun is very good for health and comfort of work. If not, try your desk close to the incandescent lamp so that everything can be seen by the reach of the eye.

2. Open the window of your room:
Good ventilation will affect the health office as well as yourself. If your room has a window, you should leave it open to air the room is not humid and stuffy.

3. Turn off all kinds of office equipment when not in use:
Laptops, PCs, copiers and fax machines are electronic devices that emit electromagnetic waves that can adversely affect some diseases such as hypertension, anxiety and malaise. So, turn off these items when you do not need.

4. Place the plant near the computer or your desk:
A study conducted by NASA researchers revealed that some indoor plants such as Bamboo Palm (Chamaedorea Seifritzii), Golden Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) and Spider plants (Chlorophytum comosum) can
absorb the gases and harmful pollutants such as formaldehyde, benzene and trichloroetilen of air around the room. The color green can also soothe and relieve tired and exhausted due to see the computer on.

5. Minimize use of air conditioning:
Try AC room is not too big so you do not cold. The air is too cold can make skin dry and chapped. Better to wear thick clothes or use fans to reduce wrinkles on your face.

6. Try smoking or smoking in the room outside the office:
Make sure your office space protected from cigarette smoke, because the toxins in cigarettes to get attacked by the body and the equipment in your room. Extractor fan in the room smoking should be checked and serviced regularly. Do not forget to clean the ashtray as well as from waste tobacco.

7. Avoid toxic materials at room:
If you want to decorate the room with putting paintings or furniture, make sure it does not contain chemicals that are toxic. The use of fabric or woven goods, carpets and furniture that does not contain chemical elements would be better. Say also on the office boy in your office not to use cleaning materials that are toxic

8. Just look around the room:
If your job requires you look at the computer every day, do not forget to spend your time every 20 minutes and look around you for a few seconds. This can make the veins nerves of your eyes relax and not tense.


Working does make the body and the mind becomes tired and depleted. But do not let the environment in which you work also add to fatigue and even cause your health at risk.
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Post by: MysteRy on December 06, 2012, 09:45:20 AM
●► 5 Effective tips to negotiate better ●►

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Understanding the negotiation process and circumventing some key negotiation landmines can help you obtain the best offer possible. Take note of these tips to avoid unfortunate negotiation disasters like settling for a lower salary than you deserve (that dream car will remain a dream for 3 more years!) or worse, losing the job offer you worked so hard for (that dream car may never materialize in that case).

1. Avoid negotiating based on your salary needs:
With a variety of salary information resources, such as professional associations and salary websites easily accessible, you must invest the time to determine your ‘market value’. (You can also use the Shine Salary tool to do this). Learn to differentiate between financial fact and fantasy. Do not under any circumstance; try to negotiate a higher salary simply because you need it due to personal circumstances. They will reward you according to the prevailing market rates plus a premium (if any) based on your ability to demonstrate special skills that will generate incremental value for their organization.

2. Avoid revealing your minimum salary requirement too early:
Remember - information is power, and the earlier you provide this information, the less room you’ll have for negotiating later. Even if the employer asks for a salary history or salary requirement early in the interview process, remain as noncommittal as possible. Only begin this discussion once you get the job offer, and are in a bargaining position.

3. Never negotiate with the wrong mindset:
Always keep in mind that at the end of the day, you and your employer both want to feel like you’ve got a good deal. Hence, when negotiating, always remain professional and never act too aggressively or be demanding. Make requests and suggestions, and be willing to accede to certain points to show your cooperativeness. Finally, once an agreement has been reached, recognize that the negotiations are over and you must not be tempted to ask for anything more.

4. Avert demanding too many changes to the offer:
If you are keen on the job but unhappy with the offer, pick your battles and identify one or two most important elements that you wish to change. Go specific and deep! For example, ask for 15% higher base salary and 5 more vacation days, and develop focused, compelling arguments for that. This is infinitely better than trying to change the salary, insurance coverage, relocation package, housing and car allowance as they just make you look greedy and less credible.

5. Finally, don’t burn any bridges:
If for any reason, the negotiations break down and neither you nor your potential employer is willing to budge, do not be rude or sarcastic and create any ugly scene. Instead, thank them graciously and walk away with your head held high- you never know when you may benefit from this association in the future.
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Post by: MysteRy on December 06, 2012, 10:31:17 AM
Top 8 Job Hunting Tips

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At a time when so many experienced and highly trained people are looking for work, finding a job is not something that can be approached casually. Instead you will need to sharpen your job-hunting skills and put as much energy into the effort as you will into the job itself. Here are a few steps you can take:

1. Create a first-rate cover letter - Remember that it is a means of introducing yourself, and your resume's valuable partner. It is also a sales letter that must be free of spelling and grammatical errors, and should never be written in haste.
While you will want to have a generic template ready that you use as the basis for getting an interview, every cover letter you send should be tailor-made for the company you contact and the position you are seeking.

2. Develop an effective resume - This should showcase your skills, experience, and training so that potential employers can clearly see how they will benefit from hiring you.

3. Spend time preparing for every interview - Make an effort to research the company in question, dress appropriately, and be punctual. Try to stay calm, and focus on explaining the ways in which you can satisfy the employer's needs.

4. Remember to search the hidden market - This is both rare and fertile territory, and you can access it by making direct contact with potential employers and doing your share of networking. Today, you can even register on organizations' websites to request updates on openings that match their skills and experience.

5. Pay special attention to acknowledged growth industries - Be aware, also that, depending on your background, this may also require some retraining on your part. Many of these openings will be related to energy conservation, the medical field, the Border Patrol, National Guard, homeland security, and national defense.

6. Consider temporary employment or working as an independent contractor-Depending on your flexibility and versatility, you may succeed in a "temp to perm" position" if you have the patience to see it through, and you will be earning some income in the meantime. Once you learn what the tax implications are for freelancers, you may discover that you can go this route if you find the right client(s).

7. Be prepared to relocate if necessary - This is seldom an easy decision to make, but experts in the field of recruitment tell us that your chances for finding employment increase when you are willing to expand your horizons and agree to compete on a bigger playing field.

8. Try to keep a positive outlook - Every contact you make, every interview you experience, will bring you closer to hearing those magic words, "When can you start?" If Monday comes and you are still out of work, plan your job-hunting campaign for the week and remember that you may be starting a new job the following Monday.
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Post by: MysteRy on December 06, 2012, 11:59:55 AM
●►Ten Employee Training Tips

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Well-trained employees are the key to your small business success. Studies have shown that the most successful, productive employees are those who have received extensive training. They’re the cream of the crop, often having the strongest stake in the company’s future.
In an ideal world, you would be able to hire people who already possess the exact skills your business needs. But in today’s competitive labor market, demand for skilled workers far exceeds supply.

That’s where training comes in. Not only does instruction arm your employees with needed professional or technical skills, but it also shows that you are invested in them and interested in bringing them with you into the company’s future. This helps keep workers motivated and involved.

► To successfully launch an employee training program in your own company, follow these 10 helpful tips:

1. Stress training as investment - The reason training is often considered optional at many companies is because it is thought of as an expense rather than an investment. While it’s true that training can be costly up front, it's a long-term investment in the growth and development of your human resources.

2. Determine your needs - As you probably don’t have unlimited time or funds to execute an employee training program, you should decide early on what the focus of your training program should be. Determine what skills are most pertinent to address current or future company needs or ones that will provide the biggest payback. Ask yourself, “How will this training eventually prove beneficial to the company?” Repeat this process as your business needs change.

3. Promote a culture of learning - In today’s fast-paced economy, if a business isn’t learning, it’s going to fall behind. A business learns as its people learn. Communicate your expectations that all employees should take the necessary steps to hone their skills and stay on top of their professions or fields of work. Make sure you support those efforts by providing the resources needed to accomplish this goal.

4. Get management on board - Once you have developed a prioritized list of training topics that address key needs within your company, you need to convince management to rally behind the initiative.

5. Start out small - Before rolling out your training program to the masses, rehearse with a small group of users and gather their feedback. This sort of informal benchmarking exposes weaknesses in your training plans and helps you fine-tune the training process.

6. Choose quality instructors and materials - Who you select to conduct the training will make a major difference in the success of your efforts, whether it’s a professional educator or simply a knowledgeable staff member. Having the right training materials is also important — after the training is over, these materials become valuable resources for trainees.

7. Find the right space - Select a training location that’s conducive to learning. Choose an environment that’s quiet and roomy enough to spread out materials. Make sure the space is equipped with a computer and projector, so you can present a visually stimulating training session.

8. Clarify connections - Some employees may feel that the training they're receiving isn't relevant to their job. It’s important to help them understand the connection early on, so they don’t view the training sessions as a waste of valuable time. Employees should see the training as an important addition to their professional portfolios. Award people with completion certificates at the end of the program.

9. Make it ongoing - Don’t limit training solely to new employees. Organized, ongoing training programs will maintain all employees’ skill levels, and continually motivate them to grow and improve professionally.

10. Measure results - Without measurable results, it’s almost impossible to view training as anything but an expense. Decide how you’re going to obtain an acceptable rate of return on your investment. Determine what kind of growth or other measure is a reasonable result of the training you provide. You’ll have an easier time budgeting funds for future training if you can demonstrate concrete results.
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Post by: MysteRy on January 03, 2013, 10:31:41 AM
●►Six Career Tips To Help You Grow

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Lately, a few friends of mine are making some moves in their careers, they asked me for my advice, so I decided to give them my observations.


1. Learn something new every day:-

When I was a lowly intern right out of college doing grunt work IT application clean up and light UI design, I asked harassed, my dear colleagues to teach me something every single day. They thought I was bright-eyed, cute, and naive and I ended up learning a little about each of the web developers, system integrators, project managers, web managers, web architects, computer support teams. Although this was clearly outside of the scope of an intern, bit by bit, I soaked in each little morsel about web in the enterprise and it fueled me to learn more. Leo Cheng, Jason Martorano, Oliver Cheng, Dave Giffen, John Perera, Kunal Malik, Jeff Cavano, Aileen Cheng, Robert Cartelli were so good to me, thanks guys.

2. Often, the fastest way Up is Out:-

Often, the fastest way up, for those who enjoy working in companies, is out. In most cases, incremental raises are often single digit changes (keeping you above the inflation waterline), and the occasional promotion will be low double digits. For those that I’ve met and move to new job positions, outside of their company they can often expect a 20%-40% increase in salary as they join a new company. It’s interesting to see that firms may value outside talent as more important than inside experience talent, in some cases, a fresh skillset or experience may be what’s needed.

3. Reverse engineer the job you want:-

Another useful tip is to reverse engineer the position that you desire to be in. Earlier in my career, I aspired to be a web manager, so I took job descriptions of web strategists and looked at all the skills and experiences needed. I printed out the job description (circled the salary) and taped it to my bathroom mirror, I saw it every morning and night, a double dose of self-reflection. Over time, you start to piece together the projects, programs, and apply new skills to learn how to do this. With time and perseverance, your resume will catch up to where you want to go.

4. Education matters, but not as much as you thought:-

For very specialized jobs, where in school training is essential (law, medicine, sometimes programming) this bullet doesn’t apply to you. More and more executives I meet have degrees in something they didn’t study in school for. For most jobs, they hire you because of what you can do for them, not what school you went to. There’s a reason why education falls to the bottom of the resume, and the ‘value statement’ is at the top, quickly followed by real world experience. Don’t get me wrong, education is very important, a bachelor degree is really expected in today’s workplace, but I often lean on the broad, theoretical knowledge I gained as a primer (or glossary) for me to dive in deeper in the business world.

5. You are a company of one:-

The other observation I share with my friend (and now you) is that you are a company of one. Even though your paycheck is being delivered through your employer, you are solely responsible for your direction, what you learn, how you perform, and how much you’re paid. I firmly believe that you are paid what you’re worth, so when I hear people complaining “they are underpaid”, in my mind, I translate that as you’ve “undersold yourself”, get skilled, spend time on weekends or early mornings to learn more, and apply new projects, programs and skills –or leave. Therefore, you are your own CEO, CMO, CFO, COO, CTO, you’re in control of your destiny. As you can tell, I don’t believe in fate, you are driving your ship of one.

6. Develop your plan, and put it in writing:-

If you’re with me so far, develop your own plan, both short term and long term plans, and set goals on how to reach them. Often, these goals don’t have titles or companies in them, but they describe the environment, or the end outcomes of which you want to reach. Over time these goals will change, and that’s ok, but at least you’re looking forward. I learned this from my buddy’s dad when I was growing up, he had several businesses, and one of his dreams was to have a Ferrari –he achieved it.
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Post by: MysteRy on January 03, 2013, 01:43:32 PM
●►7 Tips for Getting Off to a Great Start in a New Job

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Its a tough time to be entering the workforce. If you are in your first real job there is a lot expected of you. You know the unemployment lines are long and no way do you want to wind up there again. You want to make a good impression at work with your colleagues and with your boss.

Its natural to feel a bit overwhelmed in your first days and weeks on the job so I'm going to give you some really simple stuff you can do that will make sure you don't stick out like a sore thumb.

1. Eliminate like from your vocabulary. Or eliminate it as much as you can. This bad habit has like crept into nearly everyone's vocabulary and like it's annoying as hell. It adds no meaning to your communication other than to make you sound as if you're unsure of what you're saying.

2. Learn to write in cursive. If you're not comfortable writing in cursive at least be able to sign your name in cursive. And use black or blue ink at work. Leave the colored ink for writing your guest list for your Lady Gaga lookalike party.

3. Spell words correctly. This isn't a problem when you're on a computer because spellcheck will fix everything for you. But when you have to sit down and write a note because no computer is available you don't want any misspelled words. It makes you look bad. Period.

4. Answer the phone correctly. Yo! or Hey! is not the proper way. Answer the phone giving your first and last name. Saying Good morning! is optional. If you manage to also tell the caller your department you get an extra point.

5. Take a message. If you take a message make sure you get the correct spelling of the person's name and the phone number (repeat it back). Nothing gets you on someone's sh*t list faster than messing up a message.

6. Wear a watch. Yeah I know you tell time by looking at your smartphone. But this is the business world and your co-workers don't want to see you looking at your phone all the time they think you're sneaking a look at your girlfriend's text message. Get a watch.

7. E-mails are not texts. When e-mailing someone take the time to include a salutation (Dear John) and use words such as please and thank you. Just as you would not pop your head into someone's cubicle and blurt report due today! and then pop out again you shouldn't be so abrupt in an e-mail. While you may believe you are being concise and your friends are used to it those in the professional arena may think otherwise. Curt messages can be perceived as rude and that's never going to help you as a new employee.
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Post by: MysteRy on January 29, 2013, 02:41:24 PM
●► Tips - Suits Which You Can Wear to Work

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A lot has been said as well as written about the right kind of corporate apparel or work wear for women. Today’s metro-sexual man is as aware of what to wear to work as his female counterpart. Wearing the right corporate apparel exudes style as well as confidence.

The correct fit of a suit can really help in changing the entire look and appeal of a man. Suits can be formal as well as semi-formal. Also, there is a lot of difference between suits which you can wear to weddings and parties and those which can be worn to work.

The suits can be bespoke, ready to wear or tailor made depending on how much you want to spend on them. The style and cut you opt for is very important as this plays the role of a catalyst in changing your personality and look. If you are tall, you can opt for a double breasted suit but this is a strict no-no for someone who is short and sturdy. If you are on the stouter side, try the single breasted suit, which can suit all body frames.

When it comes to corporate wear, business suits rule the roost. In the course of your daily work routine, you meet numerous clients, employees, potential customers, etc, and the impression you create is crucial for your success at work. You can even opt for a casual business suit and leave out the tie which is not mandatory if you are not attending a seminar or presentation.

Nothing can beat the perfect fit of a made to measure or tailored suit. Not only does it fit best, you are more comfortable as you had a say on the fabric, color as well as the cut. Budget suits are normally brought off the rack and can be altered in size to fit you better. Suits as work wear should come in solid colors like navy, charcoal grey or even the occasional darkest brown.

Remember, the corporate apparels you choose should be stylish, impressive, smart and above all comfortable.
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Post by: MysteRy on January 29, 2013, 07:09:11 PM
●► Financial tips for job seekers

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Losing your job is tough. But in the midst of a recession, rebounding and finding new employment is even harder. While uncertainty and doubt may overwhelm you, job loss can be an opportunity to reevaluate your career, take control of your situation and, most importantly, regain your self-confidence.However, while building a resume and making connections to find a new job are a priority, the first issue most people should address is money.

Here are some immediate tips to stay financially afloat after a job loss.

Draft a survival budget :-
Anticipate that you’ll be out of work for at least six months. It’s impossible to predict how long your unemployment will last, of course. But you can control what you spend and save. Tips on increasing your cash flow are also available at thrivent.com/job change.

Make sure you and your dependents have health insurance coverage :-
It may be least expensive to join your spouse’s plan, if that’s an option. If not, look into COBRA coverage through your former employer. The 2009 economic stimulus package from the federal government requires that a percentage of COBRA premiums be paid by your previous employer for a period of time.

Examine credit card debt :-
Contact your credit card company about lowering your interest rate. If you have credit card debt, you may need to make just the minimum payments until you get back to work. If your debt is significant or you are having trouble making even the minimum payments, try to negotiate a payment plan with your creditors. For help managing your debt, learn about Thrivent Financial Bank’s Debt Savvy program.

File for unemployment benefits :-
You have a right to receive benefits you’ve paid for. Rules may vary by state.
* Maintain your life insurance coverage
* Avoid drawing upon retirement funds
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Post by: MysteRy on January 29, 2013, 07:10:44 PM
●► 8 Most Important Tips for Landing a Job Overseas

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Depending on your individual preferences and choices, you may want to find employment in foreign countries. Landing a job overseas provides you multiple benefits. By landing jobs internationally, jobseekers get an opportunity to broaden their experience and global perspective. While working overseas, you experience cross-country cultures and get to know multiple languages. If you are one of those jobseekers who aspire to land international jobs, the article provides you with 10 most important tips for landing a job overseas.

1. Developing a job search strategy:-
The job market becoming tougher, you need to plan a job search strategy. Without a strategy in place, you may miss employment opportunities. Before you start applying for jobs overseas, you need to know whether you want to work with public or private companies. It is also important to know what type of corporate culture you are looking for. For planning the job search strategy, you need to avail yourself of all the important job search methods and tools including professional networking, cold calling or cold contact, corporate websites, company career centers, general job sites, international job sites, international job fairs and government sources among others.

2. Determining the type of job you want:-
Most of the jobseekers miss out on this essential part of a job search strategy. You need to have real focus on the type of job you are looking for. For example, you may be looking for an international job which involves traveling and experiencing foreign cultures. But, are you clear about the actual job title you are seeking. It is important to know what attracts you to getting employed overseas. Figure out what job profile you want and that you qualify for the desired job title.

3. Conducting company and job research:-
Conducting a research on companies, jobs and countries is an important part of the job search process. As a jobseeker, you should be well informed about how to conduct company research . Apart from that, you are required to prepare spreadsheet which contains all the information of job titles, job profile, experience and the company name and location you are interested in. Another important tip to land an international job is by working for the company in your native country first. When you acquired relevant experience and job skills, you can plan a transfer to the company's branch office in a different country.

4. Fine-tuning your key job skills and language skills:-
As you get ready to market yourself in the global job market, you need to know what a foreign country employer looks for in a candidate. The three most important skills employers want to see in candidates include technical knowledge, cross-cultural adaptability and excellent language skills. Review your strengths and weaknesses and prepare yourself accordingly.

5. Preparing job search correspondence:-
The value of job search correspondence can never be underestimated. To become a deserving candidate for a job position, you need to write a dynamic cover letter explaining your reason for writing, achievements, employer's requirements, how you are a good fit for the company etc. You need to end the cover letter proactively requesting for a job interview. Besides, you need to understand the regional differences between a curriculum vitae and a resume. Most of the countries in the U.S. and other countries overseas prefer a CV to a resume.

6. Using your network of contacts:-
Professional networking plays an important role while searching for jobs in your native country. While searching for jobs globally, it has utmost importance. Whether it is about getting job alerts, understanding cross-country culture or the economics of a foreign country, your network of contacts can bring you a lot of benefits.

7. Preparing for global job interview:-
The key for your interview success is always a lot of practice and preparation. Majority of overseas employers conduct initial job interviews through a non-personal medium (email, telephone and video conferencing). You should be well prepared to deal with all of these interview methods and techniques . Unconventional interviews provide jobseekers a wonderful opportunity to be considered for a job internationally. Excellent language skills play a crucial role in these non-personal or unconventional interviews.

8. Following up all job leads:-
Put in sincere effort to follow up all job leads via telephone calls and emails. Be in touch with employers and well informed about the status of job openings. At the same, increase your knowledge about the culture of the country. After the interview is over, follow up the overseas employer by sending them thank-you notes.
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Post by: MysteRy on February 09, 2013, 12:03:52 PM
5 Job Security Tips

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With recent employment losses in the legal industry, few jobs are completely secure. Below are a few ways to protect yourself from the pink slip and survive lean times.

1) Be Flexible – With the belt-tightening occurring in many law firms and corporate legal departments, you may need to reinvent yourself. Expand your current skill-set, acquire new skills and avoid placing limits on the scope of your position.

2) Be Proactive – Remain alert to new opportunities, actively seek new assignments and volunteer for projects and committees outside your job parameters.

3) Be Available – Working late even when it’s not expected and remaining available during crunch times will establish you as reliable and willing to go the extra mile. Law firm partners may appreciate your hard work when downsizing decisions are made.

4) Be Positive - Job losses, pay cuts, restructuring - in today’s market it’s easy to become negative and pessimistic. Adopt a positive attitude and the powers-that-be may want to keep you around when times are lean.

5) Be Cost-Conscious – Be cognizant of how you can contribute to the bottom line. Think outside the box to cut costs and find creative ways to streamline work processes.
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Post by: MysteRy on March 13, 2013, 07:45:28 PM
Top 5 Job Search Tips

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Looking for a new job can become a job in itself, however if you plan your search correctly, you could be on your way to a great new career sooner than you think.

Here's our advice on the key things to need to do to make your job hunt a resounding success.

1. Look for hidden vacancies
Instead of advertising their available jobs, employers often look to fill vacancies by word-of-mouth, headhunting or simply by recruiting internally. Knowing how to get yourself in contention for these roles could give you a major boost when it comes to finding your next role.

2. Get employers to come to you
Getting headhunted is no longer the preserve of employees in senior management. When you post your CV online, you are immediately putting your details within reach of thousands of employees may save you the trouble of searching through job adverts.

3. Target the right companies
Do you want to be a big fish in a small pond or would you rather have the safety of a large organisation with job security and a clear career path? Knowing what you want allows you to narrow down your search and spend more time on applying for the roles you really want.

4. Build a network
Networking is getting to know people who can help you develop your career prospects. You don't need to be a big shot or the most outgoing person in the world to network effectively, just keep your ears open and listen for information that could work to your advantage.

5. Keep your spirits up
As time passes, the rejections mount up and the budgets get tighter, it's easy to become disheartened. However, this is exactly the time when you need to dust yourself off and put in more hard work than ever. One of the main attributes of a successful job seeker is persistence.