How many times have you wished there were more hours in a day just so you could finish all your responsibilities at work on time? If you have been struggling in dealing with your heavy workloads, you’re not alone. As a matter of fact, one of the common issues organizations have to address is their workers’ inability to work efficiently. There are many things you can do actually if you are serious about finding the right balance in your life. This can help you overcome the challenges of your job before you end up getting burnt out. [Read more…]
Gracefully Eating Your Business Lunch
October 4, 2013 By Leave a Comment
by Adeodata Czink
Last month, we looked at the set-up of a successful business lunch: when to arrive, where to sit, and how to order and pay. This month we explore how to actually consume your meal with grace and elegance. [Read more…]
Common Reasons an Employee May Be Terminated
August 2, 2013 By Leave a Comment
The ordinary workers are considered as the backbone of any type of business, no matter how big or small it is. Organizations and companies invite job applicants for interviews, and later on invite them to work as part of their businesses. Despite the fact that employers are always striving to hire and keep those workers who fit their systems perfectly, there are still many reasons why business owners sometimes have no choice but to let go of their workers. There are many different factors that may lead to employee termination, such as: [Read more…]
Skills Needed To Work From Home
June 14, 2013 By Leave a Comment
For many of us, especially mothers and other women, being able to work from home is an opportunity that is very difficult to pass up. There are many great things about having a home-based job, such as financial freedom, flexible working hours, and the chance to do something you really love. While it may seem that this kind of career is ideal, it still takes some sets of skills and personality to succeed as a home-based employee.
If you are thinking of working from home, do a self-assessment to determine if you have the traits and the skills that this kind of employment needs.
Outstanding Communication Skills: Considering that you will be running a business or doing your work remotely, it is a must that you have great commendation skills. Any home-based business mentoring program will tell you how vital it is that you learn how to use emails and other software such as Skype to ensure that you can convey your messages precisely and clearly.
Critical Thinking: If you want to be an effective home-based employee, you should have the ability to work efficiently even without so many instructions. As you can imagine, you will be working all by yourself, and so there will be nobody next to you whom you can ask help from. You need to be able to figure things out on your own.
Self-Discipline and Motivation: As you work from home, you will enjoy the luxury of choosing when to work. The problem here is if you don’t have discipline and enough motivation, you may end procrastinating a lot. Thus, you should know how to keep yourself motivated to make sure you are always productive at work.
Ability to Stay Focused: One of the biggest challenges in working from home, especially for mothers, is to stay keep from getting distracted while working. This can be achieved through proper planning and scheduling. It is ideal also to have a specific spot at home that you can consider your office so that you have the space to do your work efficiently.
Being Organized: As a home-based employee, you should anticipate that work will always be around you. This means that it may be more difficult to keep the balance between your personal time and time for work. But then again, as long as you are organized and you plan ahead really well, things will go smoothly for you. If you succeed in doing these things, there is no doubt that you can further your career planning and make this home-based work or business of yours your main source of income.
Top 5 Tips on Creating Your LinkedIn Profile
March 15, 2013 By Leave a Comment
1. Do Not Skimp on Your Photo. Your LinkedIn profile is in essence your online CV or resume, so your photograph in it should indicate professionalism. The very first thing that a browser sees upon hitting your page is your photograph. LinkedIn users prefer to see a clear head shot taken by a professional photographer if possible. Don’t think of your LinkedIn profile like your Facebook page where you can put just any photo on.
2. Mind the Keywords. The search algorithm for LinkedIn is basically the same as that of Google. In order to make sure that your profile is seen via the search function, it is vital that you use exactly what keywords you want to be associated with in your profile. You should add the keywords in your headline, in your previous and current employment information, as well as in your personal summary. If you want to be discovered in a certain field or category, be sure to use the exact words or phrase a couple of times all through your profile, but without keyword stuffing your profile. [Read more…]
The Job Interview Question Hated by Most: “Tell me about yourself”
December 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment
When you are looking for a job, being called in for a job interview is very exciting. Out of all the applications submitted, there is something about yours that stood out above the rest. You have made the final cut. Then, you realize that the interview will determine whether you are employed or back to sending out more resumes. What can you do to ensure job interview success? What do you say? How do you answer that inevitable question: “Tell me about yourself”? [Read more…]
Teaching Values to your Kids
May 28, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Values are ideals that guide or qualify your personal conduct, interaction with others, and involvement in your career. They help you to distinguish what is right from wrong.
It stands to reason then, that teaching values to your children is an important part of being a parent. Values make our society safe and workable, and instilling them in our kids is the most significant and effective thing we can do for their happiness. Studies show that morality and value-oriented behaviour helps a child develop a sense of autonomy, independence, and confidence. [Read more…]
Setting Yourself Up For Success
May 28, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Most people want to be successful in life. But success can mean different things to different people: making more money; spending quality time with your family; or learning to play a musical instrument. Since success is personal, defining what it means for you is the first step to achieving it. Once you are clear about what success looks like for you, here are some important points to help you achieve it. [Read more…]
Writing your Personal Vision/Mission Statement
May 28, 2008 By Leave a Comment
I recently spent some time revising my personal vision/mission statement for my career coaching and mentoring practice. While doing this, it occurred to me that the vision I have for my work is closely related to my personal vision. Having a job that reflects my personal vision is powerful because it has allowed me to create a business life for myself that truly reflects who I am. Companies know all about vision and mission statements and getting their employees on board. [Read more…]
Career Tips – Packaging and Marketing ‘Brand You’
May 28, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Branding is a process started by large corporations like Nike as part of a marketing strategy in the 1980?s. It is a concept which had them selling their customers an image and an idea. Soon, along with the pair of running shoes you were buying, you were also buying into the concept, and “just doing it”; and your Bell telephone service isn’t just about a tool, it’s about the way we are all connected. Advertising has become less about the product and more about the feeling the company wants you to associate with what they sell. [Read more…]
