http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/career-choice-blog.html Career Choice Blog. Career blog with job search and career management tips en-us career choice Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:30:44 GMT Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:30:44 GMT careerchoiceguide.com http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/ezzJ-Np9K4I/how-to-effectively-track-and-accomplish-your-goals.html One of the most common reasons that people don't get to accomplish their goals is that we tend to get distracted, and we lose track of important Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:30:42 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/how-to-effectively-track-and-accomplish-your-goals.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/cpfcBQGsd3Y/wisdom-willingness.html Like many people, I am currently in a job search and I am toying with a mental trick before interviews that I call wisdom willingness. A couple of Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:19:44 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/wisdom-willingness.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/968OLSKWYCU/how-to-address-a-cover-letter.html How to address a cover letter whe you don't have any information about the company. Sun, 04 Oct 2009 02:07:34 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/how-to-address-a-cover-letter.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/9UivnSoaXLk/career-change-resume-writing.html Career change resume writing can feel like a challenging task. When you're writing a resume for a new career, focus on the skills you have that are relevant to your new career instead of your old job title and skills that are less relevant to your new career. Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:07:21 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/career-change-resume-writing.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/2Nlj9nUOOzw/high-paying-careers.html Finding high paying careers that are a good fit for your natural abilities and your preferences and values need not be a difficult task. Salary information is an important factor when making a career decision, and there are plenty of free, reliable resources that will help you find high paying careers in your area. Sun, 26 Jul 2009 23:56:43 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/high-paying-careers.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/z8pWkOEuWBA/job-search-networking-techniques.html Job search networking is the most effective way to find great, unadvertised job leads. Unadvertised job leads are generally the best job leads, and job search networking is the best route to finding unadvertised jobs. Sun, 26 Jul 2009 23:49:27 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/job-search-networking-techniques.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/k-4EpI8UoFo/second-careers-options.html When considering second careers many people make the mistake of assuming they'll have to abandon all of the momentum, skills and experience they've built up from their current career and jump into something completely new and unrelated. While it is possible and sometimes necessaary to make that kind of drastic career change, a subtle shift can often be a better career change option for people looking at second careers. Sun, 26 Jul 2009 23:44:22 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/second-careers-options.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/uWTn8D-NZ6A/be-realistic-when-setting-goals.html The best advice I have when setting goals is to be realistic. Know yourself and be comfortable with the goals you set. Do not set goals that are Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:31:59 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/be-realistic-when-setting-goals.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/TlNmC-iwtEk/a-daunting-career-change-but-it-worked.html I made a career change in late 2007. I worked in museums as a result of my degree, and although I liked the work it was very poorly paid, there was no Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:29:39 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/a-daunting-career-change-but-it-worked.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/qh0uwzPA4bQ/effective-goalsetting-strategies.html I find that it's much easier to accomplish my goals if I follow these guidelines: Write down your goals. Whether you write your goals in a daily Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:26:25 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/effective-goalsetting-strategies.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/vO_3bYZB4Vo/crazy-interview-question-about-an-elephant.html I was once asked the crazy interview question What would you do if I give you an elephant? I replied with a question Is it black or white? The Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:25:33 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/crazy-interview-question-about-an-elephant.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/zq0VhlpQId0/make-your-goal-visible.html When I set out to succeed at something, I generally create a fun worksheet for myself. I like to follow a similar strategy described on this site, but Sat, 27 Jun 2009 02:17:24 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/make-your-goal-visible.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/rVSyuX4NkNw/getting-burned-out.html When I first started running a social services agency, I told myself I would do my job until I was not able to stand in the shoes of people I was Sat, 27 Jun 2009 02:15:32 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/getting-burned-out.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/ReEvmHlynjk/imagine-an-awesome-outcome-to-attain-goals.html Having a clear picture in mind of an awesome outcome is essential for attaining goals. It is very easy to get bogged down in to-do lists. It is Sat, 27 Jun 2009 02:14:17 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/imagine-an-awesome-outcome-to-attain-goals.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/0eor4zcqVnY/my-career-change-from-the-factory-to-the-classroom.html After I received my bachelor's degree, I found myself working in my hometown at a local boat factory for some time. It was a small town, and I didn't Sat, 27 Jun 2009 02:11:11 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/my-career-change-from-the-factory-to-the-classroom.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/3CZzur2gezY/how-i-became-self-employed.html I graduated top of my class in a Bachelor of Business (Finance) degree. After a short period of time I was offered a contract by a major investment Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:41:28 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/how-i-became-self-employed.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/rVfHUOkJpxk/how-i-became-a-teacher.html I was overworked, unhappy, generally depressed, and under appreciated in a soul sucking office accounting job. I came to work generally unhappy and Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:40:44 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/how-i-became-a-teacher.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/UNosgupLeR4/goals-process-vs-results.html It is very important that you set goals in such a way that they support your continuing effort. I find it very helpful to set goals in terms of Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:31:06 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/goals-process-vs-results.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/FJFaaQpH71E/interview-for-a-job-or-a-date.html Many years ago when I was just starting out in the business world a potential employer asked me a question that was not only crazy, but it was also Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:10:34 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/interview-for-a-job-or-a-date.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/CUyd8gt-7lI/kitchen-utensils-job-interview-question.html I was at an interview that was going very well and it was nearing the end and I was thrilled. Then, one of the two interviewers said they had one more Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:08:39 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/kitchen-utensils-job-interview-question.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/3qzpW4d2vQE/achieving-goals-for-procrastinators.html I am a natural procrastinator and have learned to work successfully as such. Once a month I write down all of my goals in a brainstorming manner. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:06:52 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/achieving-goals-for-procrastinators.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/gCFB_4gm1d4/keep-your-composure-in-a-job-interview.html I was applying as medical representative for a certain company when I qualified for the final interview with the area manager. After being told to Mon, 01 Jun 2009 02:56:28 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/keep-your-composure-in-a-job-interview.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/bXHcm0Tv24M/my-career-change-from-bartending-to-management.html I spent many years skipping from job to job, content with taking whatever bartending or serving job gave me the most money and best schedule. But I, Mon, 01 Jun 2009 02:55:35 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/my-career-change-from-bartending-to-management.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/iHiq3dzOk-Y/goals-need-specifics-and-a-completion-date.html For me, when setting a goal, either in personal life or in professional life, the two most important elements are first, making the goal specific and Mon, 01 Jun 2009 02:52:31 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/goals-need-specifics-and-a-completion-date.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/HV6Riao7Fh8/how-i-changed-my-career-and-started-a-business.html I actually got thrown into my career change...it had never occurred to me to be a pet sitter before a colleague of mine at a local real estate agency Mon, 25 May 2009 14:55:33 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/how-i-changed-my-career-and-started-a-business.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/xer9XAJDqAA/achieve-big-goals-by-breaking-them-into-smaller-goals.html I like to set BIG goals by breaking it up into small ones. For example, and this may seem silly, but when I clean I literally make my self a To-Do Mon, 25 May 2009 14:54:53 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/achieve-big-goals-by-breaking-them-into-smaller-goals.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/GAR_O3I8Vws/dream-big-when-you-set-your-goals.html Growing up, I was never instructed to set goals for myself, other than the ones that everyone seems to hear Go to college so you could get a good job. Mon, 25 May 2009 14:54:12 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/dream-big-when-you-set-your-goals.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/wMO-OYrFgN4/temporary-work-created-a-great-opportunity.html I always loved doing temporary work. I also loved teaching, particularly adult education. With a teaching certificate, graduating in a recession, the Mon, 25 May 2009 14:52:32 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/temporary-work-created-a-great-opportunity.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/IOd-vFWV-fo/the-salad-interview-question.html During a job interview for an office manager position, I was asked If you were part of a salad, what part would you be? At the time of the interview, Wed, 20 May 2009 15:02:28 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/the-salad-interview-question.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/etZy3f6HK0k/be-yourself-when-you-write-your-resume.html I have been involved in reviewing resumes for openings in my specific area of my office (medical billing). The best advice I can give to someone is to Wed, 20 May 2009 14:59:47 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/be-yourself-when-you-write-your-resume.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/MjDhA6U0w9c/six-months-until-graduation-and-death.html If you were to die six months from today, what would you do? I'm sitting in a room that's steaming hot, staring at a man who absolutely does not like Wed, 20 May 2009 14:58:11 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/six-months-until-graduation-and-death.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/XmXDTWdJrxU/hard-work-and-creativity-resulted-in-a-great-job.html Myself and a few friends had an opportunity to gain employment in the oil & gas industry in November 1981. We were about 19 years old. I am 48 years Mon, 04 May 2009 13:45:04 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/hard-work-and-creativity-resulted-in-a-great-job.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/dr0SF4_8IN0/be-yourself-when-writing-your-resume.html I've been both hiring manager and a member a team in choosing new staff. The advice I'd give to job seekers about good resume writing is to write like Mon, 04 May 2009 13:40:55 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/be-yourself-when-writing-your-resume.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/78uZFV4Q-j8/resume-tips-for-entrylevel-employees.html I work as an HR manager at my company and primarily hire entry-level employees out of college. It is shocking to me how many of these Mon, 04 May 2009 13:35:59 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/resume-tips-for-entrylevel-employees.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/9JIGMPK72DE/my-creative-job-search-strategy.html I had just finished college, and I wasn't finding a job in my field, so I decided to take a position in retail. However, I wasn't interested in Fri, 01 May 2009 13:31:36 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/my-creative-job-search-strategy.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/RrwPGVIoiB4/write-a-resume-that-is-specific-and-relevant.html As a senior manager, I spent 6 months attempting to hire systems analysts and software engineers within the pharmaceutical industry. The most common Fri, 01 May 2009 13:31:02 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/write-a-resume-that-is-specific-and-relevant.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/uVadrcLXujc/filling-the-job-application.html Why do poorly filled job applications cost you an interview? Poorly filled job applications can indicate to the employer that you: 1) Lack Sun, 26 Apr 2009 21:46:35 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/filling-the-job-application.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/P4o1EumHQb0/resume-style-resume-substance-an-interview.html I have hired interns for several offices in politics/non-profits, and there are several important criteria I look for when reviewing resumes. The Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:39:39 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/resume-style-resume-substance-an-interview.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/OwLC8zUNsyw/job-and-resume-must-match.html I am a principal of an elementary school and have been involved in hiring teachers, secretaries, custodians and educational assistants. I am the Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:36:27 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/job-and-resume-must-match.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/pJkIimiY67s/interviewer-professional-resume-writer.html As a professional resume writer and past interviewer, I have had the opportunity to review hundreds of resumes. Some of the best resumes spoke Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:33:48 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/interviewer-professional-resume-writer.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/HjI_y6JgQ6w/temporary-employment-your-foot-in-the-doornot-somewhere-else.html There was a time when being a temp was dimly viewed-by those hiring temps and even by those who were temps. The joke used to be that the only Tue, 14 Apr 2009 12:20:20 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/temporary-employment-your-foot-in-the-doornot-somewhere-else.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/c89eBfta67k/alarming-job-interview.html When I was just out of college, I worked as a temp. I was assigned a position in a huge building for a major company for 2 weeks. While on that Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:02:24 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/alarming-job-interview.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/UayyMYCvwaE/telephone-interview-preparation.html I was interviewing for an information specialist for a position in Washington DC. This was the initial screening interview. Of course, at the time I Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:57:55 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/telephone-interview-preparation.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/bKG-fVfxWbs/how-i-got-my-job-as-a-consultant.html I got my job by saying hi a few times a week. I've been working for a few years now as a project manager in the IT industry. Every day while walking Wed, 11 Mar 2009 17:09:15 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/how-i-got-my-job-as-a-consultant.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/4-M0esJNCTA/my-perfect-job-while-waiting-tables.html I was waiting tables at a chain restaurant right after I finished my college degree. I was down on my luck since I had graduated with a bachelor of Wed, 11 Mar 2009 17:07:18 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/my-perfect-job-while-waiting-tables.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/OvHA92pALts/the-questions-we-dont-ask.html I have sat on several interview panels where I am not involved in making the final decision, but decide who moves on to second interviews, and give my Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:49:49 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/the-questions-we-dont-ask.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/XAJTtP6DOOM/step-by-step.html Sometimes it is helpful to see those kids who turn up for auditions on American Idol and similar talent shows and when asked what they want reply: I Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:47:57 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/step-by-step.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/e32d-i_jGh4/resume-distribution.html There are several effective resume distribution strategies. Here are your best options for submitting your resume to employers. Mon, 09 Mar 2009 16:24:19 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/resume-distribution.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/17WQe4Y2lWA/job-interview-tips2.html At my last place of employment, I often interviewed potential candidates due to a frequent vacancy in our Human Resources Department. My main duty was Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:31:54 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/job-interview-tips2.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/_bUxCDNBo6o/tips-for-becoming-an-entrepreneur.html 1. have a vision One of the most important aspects of running any business is to have a clear vision of what you want that business to be like. What Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:29:01 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/tips-for-becoming-an-entrepreneur.html