Posted by Author on 20.10.2009
Your thoughts are racing and your palms are dripping with sweat. Speaking is proving impossible because you're that nervous. A minute ticks by, and the teacher clears his throat. The girls in back begin to giggle. Oh no...You feel it coming, you're about to ...
But wait! Although you may feel like running hysterically out of the room, throwing up, or wetting yourself, you can learn to speak in front of your classmates with confidence...
Posted by Author on 16.10.2009
Giving presentations to audiences, large or small, can be a daunting and anxiety-ridden task. You’re going to be in front of a group of people, some you may know, some may be total strangers. You’re on stage, all eyes are on you, the audience has high expectations or they wouldn’t be there. Every word, every nuance, your appearance, the tone of your voice, not to mention the content of your presentation, will be scrutinized in every way...
Posted by Author on 14.10.2009
If you've ever arrived at the bottom of the stairs not knowing why you went down at all, you've had a short term memory problem. Whether your short-term memory problems are due to medical problems or simple absent-mindedness, there are strategies to cope. Until you are able to integrate these ideas into your life, you may want to print or bookmark this page to help you remember them...
Posted by Author on 14.10.2009
Start by making a list of all the jobs you had and the dates. Don't leave anything out. Include jobs, awards, educational degrees, skills, personal projects: anything that would be impressive and/or interesting to anyone (even if not impressive or interesting to everyone). Even after your resume is finished, maintain this list. That way, you don't have to revisit those portions year after year. Organize your list by category...
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If you are job hunting it is a good idea to have several CV's with different profiles or objectives. For example, you can have a CV for a sales supervisor and the other for a shop floor manager. Your 'sales supervisor' CV can highlight achievements in this area, and the CV would be tuned to that particular in terms of job descriptions and achievements...
Posted by Author on 14.10.2009
Whether you're looking for your very first job, switching careers, or re-entering the job market after an extended absence, finding a job whittles down to two main tasks: understanding yourself and understanding the job market. Presuming you've already chosen a career and are currently searching for jobs, here are several ways to actually get a job...
Posted by Author On 10 - 13 - 2009
The interview is when employers will get to know your personality, interests, goals, and objectives. You will no longer be a list of skills and experiences on a piece of paper; this is your opportunity to give specific examples and anecdotes and explain how these experiences make you the perfect candidate for the position. It is the perfect time to demonstrate your interest in the position and your knowledge about the company and the industry. This is the time for the employer to find out who you are, so be yourself...