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Top 5 Tips for Job Seekers

MasterUser — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 21:43:00 +0000

There are so many “basic” tips out there that limiting ideas to “top 5” is actually a daunting task. Of course, I was able to take a step back and asked myself what tips job seekers usually don’t hear. From there, it was easy. Today, I am sharing these tips with you and providing the reasoning and ideas behind them. Enjoy!....

Inspiration, Motivation and Determination… Get It All Here!

MasterUser — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 23:23:55 +0000

Quotes inspire me. They help me remember that I’m not alone in this world, working this hard, or facing these situations. In reflection of that, I’m using today’s post to share some of my favorite quotes and the way they “speak” to me. Enjoy the reading and may you find some motivation for your own pursuits....

Making the Jump: Protect & Serve in the Private Sector

MasterUser — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:09:22 +0000

If you’re considering making the leap from the public sector to the corporate world, you might find yourself getting cold feet when it’s time to launch your job search. After all, who knows what you’ll find on “the outside.” Before you make the jump, read these tips from others who have seen it all so you’ll know what to expect and how to prepare....

9 Business Communication Tips: Purpose, Prose, and Proofreading!

Kimberly Schneiderman — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 19:38:36 +0000

One of the reasons writing can be so hard is that we often dive into the writing part without a lot of thought to the strategy and purpose of our message. By giving yourself a slower start and working a bit on the overall picture of what you want to accomplish in your writing, you will....

Are You Saying What You Think You’re Saying?

CCS — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 17:59:07 +0000

Carol Kinsey Goman, Ph.D., is an executive coach and international keynote speaker and seminar leader for corporations, associations and government agencies. Prior to founding Kinsey Consulting Services, she was a therapist in private practice — reading nonverbal cues to help her clients make rapid and profound behavioral changes. As a coach, Carol helps leaders build [...]

Fired? Now What? What to Do After Losing Your Job

CCS — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 08:55:21 +0000

Jean Chatzky, financial journalist, author, and money coach, has built her career on “making money make sense.” Here are Jean’s top insights about what to do immediately after losing your job.

Take Your Career to the Next Level

CCS — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 16:13:11 +0000

Today I am sharing a short list the valuable findings with you. These ideas, tips, and nuggets of advice will help you take your career to the next level!

As seen in the Summer 2011 issue of the Captains Endowment Association Newsletter

Top 10 Tweets Untwisted

CCS — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 13:00:58 +0000

Twitter is a great tool for coaches like me. I can give off the cuff bits of advice and insight in just a few seconds to all my followers on Twitter, fans on Facebook, and contacts on LinkedIn. The only problem is, well, I’m limited in space and sometimes the abbreviations make everything look like a twisted mess! My solution? To take a moment here to give you my “Top 10 Tweets Untwisted!”

How to Say It – a Salary Talk Case Study

CCS — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 02:22:48 +0000

This is a real-life, recent case study that shows not only how using a service like CCS can help you effectively position yourself as the expert you are but also lays out some clear, easy to follow steps to help you successfully handle the tricky salary negotiation phase of the interview process and increase the odds that you get the salary your want.

Use LinkedIn More Effectively

CCS — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 01:46:20 +0000

Here are some great tips to get more out of LinkedIn.