(Special webcast being held on Jan 25th at 10:30am PT to discuss this.)Over the past 30+ years as a recruiter, I can confirm that at least two-thirds of my hiring manager clients weren’t very good at interviewing. Yet, over 90% thought they were. To overcome this situation, it was critical that I became a better interviewer than them, to prove with evidence that the candidate was competent and motivated to do the work required. This led me on a quest for the single best interview question that … [Read more...]
The Big Mistake: What to do when you’ve completely messed up!
January 17, 2013 by
It’s that feeling, deep in the pit of your stomach. The one that only comes around when you’re wishing it’s all just a bad dream. You take a breath, pinch yourself, and prepare to wake up. A few seconds go by. Nothing happens. The feeling gets worse. Let’s rewind a few minutes. It’s just another day at the office, when, BAM! It hits you like a brick. You realize you’ve made a mistake. A big one. This is more than just putting the letterhead in the printer the wrong way. This one will have … [Read more...]
Managing Fear, Being Proactive in your Career
January 15, 2013 by
Be Proactive In Your Career Even When You Have A Job Nowadays, all most everybody worries about what will happen in the future in regards to their job. The best way to protect yourself is to be active in your professional career. Here is a list of suggestions on how to be informed of the present issues regarding your career in today’s job market. The first step is to get into the habit of always updating your skills just in case something would happen. Learning how to use a computer or … [Read more...]
What is a Community of Purpose?, Irene Becker
January 6, 2013 by
What Is A Community of Purpose? Why Do YOU Need One? Purpose is the only sustainable way to create value. Purpose also makes and sustains profit because it is the only true driver of our greatest potential. What is a Community of Purpose? Whether you want to build a happy life, a successful enterprise, small business or professional practice; YOU need a community of purpose. Your community of purpose can be a small group or team, … [Read more...]
Confucius said, “Find a job you enjoy, and you’ll never work a day in your life.”
January 3, 2013 by
Confucius said, "Find a job you enjoy, and you'll never work a day in your life." What is Your Dream Job? What type of job do you dream about? Some of us know from the time we are very young what we want to do when we grow up. Others are still trying to figure that out. Still others have tried a career or two, then went on to do something completely different with their lives. The days of working for the same company for a lifetime are long … [Read more...]
Global Employment Trends for Women
December 8, 2012 by
GENEVA (ILO News) – The International Labour Organization (ILO) is to launch a report analyzing the gender gaps in global labor markets. The report, entitled “Global Employment Trends for Women”, is for release on Tuesday, 11 December 2012. The report, which has contributions from UN Women, includes regional and global figures. It also analyzes the different factors behind gender gaps in labor markets and presents a series of policy measures to address this issue. For Geneva UN … [Read more...]
WOMEN & CAREERS, UN Women is now hiring expert practitioners
September 23, 2012 by
Employment UN Women Personal History Form (P11) - Required when applying for all vacancies and must be attached as part of online application in place of CV/resume. UN Women is now hiring expert practitioners for the following assignments. (Please contact us if you have questions.) Joint Programme Coordinator Post Level: P4 Location: Bissau, GUINEA-BISSAU Application Deadline: 24 September 2012 UN Women Representative Post Level: P5 Location: Chisinau, … [Read more...]
Five Steps to Your IBM Professional Certification
September 10, 2012 by
Five Steps to Your IBM Professional Certification URL: http://www.testslive.com ; http://www.testslive.com/ibm After finding your niche in the IT profession, it is finally time for you to choose an IBM certification path to solidify your status as a competent, capable professional. You may be wondering how the whole process works and how to go about getting started. Let’s examine five key steps that will lead to your successful completion the IBM certification … [Read more...]
Susan McIsaac – WOMAN of ACTION™
September 2, 2012 by
A Celebration of Women™ is excited to Celebrate the Life of this woman, born into a loving and Faith filled family, who has devoted over 20 years of her life working to help others, in the NON-PROFIT sector. Her diligence and perseverence in a very tough business of 'fundraising' has lead her to the Top of the UNITED WAY, Canada. Our World is priviledged to have this Canadian Woman with the leadership qualities and human spirit that this Lady possesses. Susan is and will always … [Read more...]
Women in Senegal succeed thru Proctor & Gamble – ‘Rewrite the Future”
August 22, 2012 by
Senegalese women rewrite their future thanks to UNESCO and Procter & Gamble literacy partnership. The Sowame village of about 500 inhabitants is one of the first villages in Senegal to benefit from a new literacy project launched by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the multinational firm Procter & Gamble. Under the slogan “Rewrite the future”, the two year project aims to educate about 10,000 girls and women from 15 to 55 in … [Read more...]
Getting a Green Education : Sustainability Majors
July 23, 2012 by
Getting a Green Education : Sustainability Majors According to USA Today, over 100 majors, minors, and focuses in sustainability-centric programs were added to the collegiate roster in 2009. And with increasing interest in climate control, eliminating paper trails, and reducing our carbon footprints, the number has only grown since then. Going green is a hot topic, with many major companies making efforts to incorporate … [Read more...]
