Procrastination
In Think and Grow Rich, Napoleon Hill says: “Procrastination is the bad habit of putting off until the day after tomorrow what should have been done the day before yesterday.”
Tag: Job Search
Should You consider a staffing company as your next employer?
The U.S. staffing industry has created more than 300,000 jobs since September 2009, according to the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The New Graduate Advantage
As a new graduate competing in the job market against more experienced workers, it’s easy to become intimidated, especially in this economy. After all, what can you possible offer against years of experience in the field and impressive skill sets? The answer is easy, if you have the confidence to market yourself.
The Energy Audit
Tony Schwartz, who is President and CEO of The Energy Project, says we’re suffering from an energy crisis, and this one’s personal.
What is Your QQS Rating?
In Think and Grow Rich, (originally published in 1937) Napoleon Hill gives jobseekers very modern advice. He tells people who want to achieve success that “It is up to you to sell your own services. The quantity and the quality of service rendered, and the spirit in which it is rendered, determine to a large extent, the price and duration of [your] employment.”
Social Media and Your Job Search Part 2
To Facebook or not to Facebook? That is the question. How does social networking fit into your regular networking – and how is it different?
We asked these questions of John Burton, manager of customized training for ICATT and presenter at WorkSource’s workshops on social networking.
The Power of Your Own Mind
In Think and Grow Rich, Napoleon Hill talks about the secret to success – almost 70 years before the bestseller The Secret was published. In 1938, Hill also talked about the power of your mind to create the reality you want to live. That include finding the job or starting the career that you imagine is the right one for you.
Social Media and Your Job Search Part 1
To Facebook or not to Facebook? That is the question. How does social networking fit into your regular networking – and how is it different?
If you’re not on social media sites like Facebook and LinkedIn, you’re missing a lot.
The Best Questions to Ask in an Interview
Asking good questions not only provides extra information about the opportunity, it can also position you as an interested and motivated candidate for the job. Here are some examples of good questions, and why they work.
Specialized Knowledge
Our modern idea of education seems to place all the emphasis on formal classroom training, which means that people forget that education is a lifelong process – and our own responsibility.
