http://www.a1articles.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com This may think this is a difficult time to take a vacation, but remember this: Time away from the job will improve your efficiency and help accelerate your career...and, of course, improve your personal life. In the end, personal down time will benefit y... http://www.a1articles.com/career-coaching-vacations-are-good-for-your-career-1683086.html 06th August 2010 You've Been Named Boss. Now What? The biggest challenge will be to think in terms of managing a function ' getting things done through other people ' rather than doing everything yourself. Your job is to manage the assets--people, materials and authori... http://www.a1articles.com/career-coach-what-it-means-to-be-the-boss-1640521.html 07th July 2010 Who or what is to blame if you are not getting the promotion on your career path that you want and think you deserve? There are many reasons for the cause, but there is no ignoring the ultimate reality. Like it or not, you and you alone must take most... http://www.a1articles.com/career-advice-look-in-the-mirror-if-youre-not-promoted-1614094.html 22nd June 2010 If you are interested in building a successful career you will avoid burning any bridges to the past when you move to a new job. There are 13 steps you can take to assure a smooth transition. First of all, be doubly sure you are making the move for th... http://www.a1articles.com/career-tips-how-to-ensure-smooth-transition-to-a-new-job-1609058.html 19th June 2010 Guaranteed job security has gone by the board in today's tumultuous, paradoxical world of work. Companies are laying off people as a result of a declining market for their products. Some employers are using the down economy as an excuse to cull their w... http://www.a1articles.com/career-coach-how-to-secure-your-job-in-tough-times-1595605.html 10th June 2010 There is no magic formula for achieving career goals, but there are six common sense guidelines that show the way to success. Here are six of those real-world career guidelines. 1. Job Tip: Do not hire anyone you can't fire, unless you are under pre... http://www.a1articles.com/career-coach-six-proven-tactics-for-career-success-1592288.html 08th June 2010 The ability to get things done through other people is the greatest skill one needs to become a successful manager. Said another way that means doing less of the assignment at hand and spending more time and energy delegating responsibilities and motivati... http://www.a1articles.com/career-coaching-seven-keys-to-motivation-1591381.html 08th June 2010 In today's highly competitive job market there is a great temptation to use gimmicks to make one's resume stand out from the crowd, particularly after a number of rejections. Gimmickry should be avoided like the plague. There are rare instances when... http://www.a1articles.com/career-tip-gimmicks-are-deadly-in-a-job-search-1572200.html 27th May 2010 Even the best of resumes usually won't close the deal for a job, but they will take a job applicant passed the first step in the screening process. Therefore, craft it with a single objective in your mind: Get invited in for an interview where you can ... http://www.a1articles.com/career-advice-dos-and-donts-for-a-winning-resume-1560423.html 21st May 2010 Surveys of employee satisfaction show that only 55 percent of workers earning more than $50,000 annually, and 45 percent of those being paid less than $15,000 per year say they are satisfied with their jobs. Those findings ought to set off alarm bells ... http://www.a1articles.com/if-you-arent-satisfied-with-your-job-get-moving-today-1545189.html 13th May 2010 Good news is hard to fined in the current job market. Nevertheless, there is a silver lining in the dark clouds for ambitious young men and women. With companies downsizing employees as a means for reducing operating costs, job opportunities are openin... http://www.a1articles.com/career-advice-how-to-grow-in-a-rocky-job-market-1539362.html 10th May 2010 Ambition is a word that evokes respect and admiration in the folklore of success careers. But it has little meaning on the career path until it is coupled with commitment, willingness to learn and hard work It may be embraced or ignored; used or abused... http://www.a1articles.com/career-coach-absent-hard-work-ambition-is-just-a-word-1521460.html 27th April 2010 You can take full advantage of your job interviews by planning and preparing every step of the proces First of all, be aware of the six criteria by which most interviewers will rate your interview skills and qualifications for the job. 1. Personal i... http://www.a1articles.com/career-advice-how-to-manage-a-job-interview-for-maximum-impact-1490903.html 08th April 2010 A persuasive sales letter will separate your job application from the avalanche of resumes that land on the desk of employers. In most instances, your cover letter will be your first and only opportunity to make a good first impression on the potential... http://www.a1articles.com/make-your-resume-stand-out-with-a-sales-letter-1459269.html 19th March 2010 Ambitious men and women on the fast track to career success are positive thinkers. At the same time, they know that the powerful force of positive thinking must be leavened with a proper dose of negative thinking for the level of performance that will del... http://www.a1articles.com/career-tip-theres-positive-power-in-negative-thinking-1449812.html 16th March 2010 It is inevitable that you will have conflicts with your boss at some point if you are aggressively working to achieve career success. You are likely not being as assertive as you must be to advance on your career path if you do not have disagreements w... http://www.a1articles.com/how-to-make-conflicts-with-the-boss-work-for-you-1438144.html 09th March 2010 You recognize that in order to make progress on your career path you have to make decisions. Yet you frequently have to push yourself to face issues and decide a courses of action. You have plenty of company. How many times have your projects been brou... http://www.a1articles.com/decision-phobia-will-stymie-your-career-1396674.html 15th February 2010 There's great tension in the workplace when people are losing their jobs; survivors are asked to take on more duties, often with fewer resources; business are failing; and home loans are being called. "People are feeling anxious, so they're being short... http://www.a1articles.com/career-advice-dont-let-fear-of-mistakes-stymie-your-career-1384279.html 08th February 2010 You are certain to hit patches of bad news as you travel your career path. Don't make bad matters worse by trying to pretend it doesn't exist or to hide it. It is a cardinal sin to permit your boss and the organization to be caught unaware by bad news.... http://www.a1articles.com/career-advice-never-surprise-the-boss-with-bad-news-1381669.html 08th February 2010 Layoffs and the dire condition of the economy in the United States make headlines in the news media every day. But those reports do not take into full account the collateral damage caused among family, friends and co-workers of those who have lost thei... http://www.a1articles.com/career-advice-how-to-cope-with-layoffs-1379137.html 05th February 2010 " "Take This Job And Shove It." This title from a famous country-western ballad by Johnny Paycheck describes how most of us feel about our place in the work force at one time or another. You are not alone. The numbers vary, but at any given time, ... http://www.a1articles.com/career-advice-do-you-really-want-to-change-jobs-1372474.html 02nd February 2010 If you want to build a successful career you have to learn to say "no" to those who would consume your most valuable asset--time. Because so long as you say "yes" to every request for your time and talent, you are permitting others to use your time to ser... http://www.a1articles.com/career-coaching--advance-your-career-by-saying-no-1342770.html 12th January 2010 The gospel of instant career success declares that winning is the only thing that counts. Fact is real winners on the career path know you can't win them all, nor should you. If you insist on winning every single point, you set up unnecessary oppos... http://www.a1articles.com/know-how-to-lose-to-win-1342058.html 12th January 2010 Few things are more destructive to a career than a boss who is insecure. Unfortunately, it is a near certainty that most people will encounter one or more such persons along the career path Employers are also adversely impact by the actions of an insec... http://www.a1articles.com/career-advice-how-to-identify-and-deal-with-insecure-bosses-1322751.html 05th January 2010 Sooner or later most bosses will act like jerks. You must learn to deal with this fact if you want to make progress on your career path. But hold up a minute. Take a deep breath and come to grip with the fact that you'll always have a boss. Furthermore... http://www.a1articles.com/learn-how-to-deal-with-a-boss-who-is-a-jer-1314090.html 24th December 2009 Given the dismal outlook for the job market in the foreseeable future--driven in large measure by the uncertainty of the regulations and taxes the government may impose on businesses--employers are reluctant to take on permanent employees. There are tw... http://www.a1articles.com/temp-jobs-can-lead-to-permanent-employment-1305656.html 18th December 2009 You don't have to be a wiseman to realize that dreams are just dreams unless there is a action plan to translate them into reality. Do you know of anyone who disagrees with the common sense wisdom of setting a final destination and having a plan for th... http://www.a1articles.com/career-advice-dreams-dont-make-car-payments-1281979.html 09th December 2009 Bosses who truly want to achieve career success delegate as much responsibility and authority to their subordinates as they can handle. That's the way they can gain more time and energy to shoulder duties of greater visibility and value that advance them ... http://www.a1articles.com/career-advice-how-to-share-power-to-get-power-1261053.html 27th November 2009 If you are going to achieve career success you must understand and meet the expectations your boss, those who report to you and your associates have of you. At the same time, if you want to be a a winner on the career path, you need to know what you shoul... http://www.a1articles.com/career-coaching-meeting-expectations-defines-career-success-1250900.html 24th November 2009 After all your efforts--networking and distributing your resume--you've landed an interview for a job that looks just like the spot you've been looking for. It's a good fit between your qualifications and the requirements of the opportunity. You feel conf... http://www.a1articles.com/career-tips-14-ways-to-bomb-out-on-an-interview-1249195.html 24th November 2009 Mentors have a long and respected place in the world of work. In fact, that role is growing in importance. Usually, older and more experience, mentors provide coaching and serve as role models for neophytes who turn to them for advice on how to build a... http://www.a1articles.com/reverse-mentoring-in-the-workplace-is-good-for-all-1233471.html 15th November 2009 If you are serious about building a career, you'll not be afraid to ask for help. No one expects you to have all of the answers. Never be afraid to admit you need help and then ask for it. Many careerists, otherwise smart and capable, hamstring themsel... http://www.a1articles.com/career-advice-admit-you-need-help-build-your-strengths-1208619.html 30th October 2009 All of the vibes seemed positive. You've had a series of interviews with a potential employer, beginning with the human resources officer heading up the job search and moving through to the manager to whom the position reports. It looks like a perfect fit... http://www.a1articles.com/dont-quit-search-until-firm-offer-is-in-hand-1203456.html 27th October 2009 You've been sitting on the edge of your chair, waiting for that offer for the job you badly want. Bingo! The offer comes through. But there's just one hang-up: you'd have to pack up and move to a new location half way across the country. You should rea... http://www.a1articles.com/career-advice-think-twice-before-relocating-for-job-1190761.html 21st October 2009 by Ramon Greenwood Successful bosses concentrate on the "big picture." That's what counts on a successful career path. Leave the nitty-gritty details to the troops. Micromanagers never make it to the top. Those are among the biggest myths in manage... http://www.a1articles.com/career-success-is-in-the-details-685345.html 11th November 2008 By Ramon Greenwood You have been sailing along your career path happy as a clam. Your career is in good shape. Promotions have been coming right on schedule. You are feeling good about your prospects for reaching your career goals. Suddenly, you hi... http://www.a1articles.com/career-advice-are-you-trapped-in-a-midlife-crisis-646757.html 23rd September 2008 By Ramon Greenwood Wise careerists recognize and deal with the fact that job security is a thing of the past. They keep their antenna on alert for signs that their jobs may be in danger. They have stand-by plans to act if they get the pink slip. T... http://www.a1articles.com/career-advice-your-job-may-be-in-danger-639475.html 16th September 2008 By Ramon Greenwood Your life will be more effective and happier when you come to realize that it's perfectly okay to choose the option--lead, follower, or get out of the way--that best suits your needs and desires. Your career success is not defined b... http://www.a1articles.com/career-advice-lead-follow-or-get-out-of-the-way-636070.html 12th September 2008 By Ramon Greenwood Harold Geneen, a legendary corporate autocrat, declared that egotism to be the worst disease that can afflict business executives. It is a problem that is "in the closet, a secret everyone knows, few talk about, and almost no one kn... http://www.a1articles.com/career-advice-outofcontrol-egos-pave-the-way-to-disasters-631523.html 09th September 2008 By Ramon Greenwood Sooner or later everyone is faced with bad news. Experience shows that it is wise to deal with it immediately with candor. There are three vital steps a manager can take to minimize the damage and make the best of a bad situation. ... http://www.a1articles.com/career-advice-dont-try-to-hide-bad-news-629713.html 09th September 2008 By Ramon Greenwood How are you doing on your career path? Far too many individuals have to reply: "I don't really know; okay I guess." Career success requires answers. Answers are not available when employers don't have feedback systems; man... http://www.a1articles.com/career-advice-howre-you-doing-on-your-job-625960.html 08th September 2008 By Ramon Greenwood A clear understanding of your boss is essential to career success. This means identifying his strong and weak points, as well as biases and blind spots. Wise careerists do not leave such an understanding to chance. Instead they c... http://www.a1articles.com/career-advice-understand-your-boss-to-advance-your-career-615215.html 02nd September 2008 Sooner or later you will have to make a speech, that is if you are going to move forward to achieve your career goals. Trauma time! Research shows that fear of speaking before a group is one of the top horrors most of us can imagine. Some managers ... http://www.a1articles.com/career-advice-12-steps-to-an-effective-speech-609516.html 25th August 2008 Achieving career success is not an exact process. Nevertheless, there are common sense rules that winners follow to achieve their career goals. Here are six of those real-world career guidelines that are critical to developing and executing a successf... http://www.a1articles.com/career-advice-proven-job-tips-for-career-success-608534.html 24th August 2008 By Ramon Greenwood Every one of us makes many decisions each day. Few of them stand alone as "make or break" choices, but in total they determine our career path and quality of our lives. Despite this fact very few of us take the time to think abo... http://www.a1articles.com/career-advice-decisions-are-the-essence-of-career-success-605513.html 21st August 2008