http://www.a1articles.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com I first came across the list below and used it as part of a tip about salary negotiation ("33 things to think about when negotiating your executive compensation"). It can also be looked at in another way. These things are essentially a laundry list of the... http://www.a1articles.com/design-an-ideal-job-by-identifying-your-musthave-benefits-726170.html 18th December 2008 In times of greater competition for jobs - no matter what level of the workforce we're talking about - you need to raise your resume game. And that's true whether you're submitting resumes by hand (some people still do!), by email, or through a resume dis... http://www.a1articles.com/4-basics-steps-that-cement-the-foundation-of-your-resumes-success-726130.html 18th December 2008 If it weren't for the whole "copyright violation" thing, I'd reprint a certain article in its entirety on my blog. It's called "The Salary Game," by Donald Asher, and I love, love, LOVE it. It made me laugh out loud, and it reminded me strongly of the abs... http://www.a1articles.com/improve-your-salary-negotiation-skills-with-these-3-mustdos-726081.html 18th December 2008 In talking about interviews, we have to widen the net to include a couple of other topics. These days, the interview process often includes behavioral and skills testing, and people who talk about interviews often focus on the on-the-nose issue of the job... http://www.a1articles.com/3-steps-to-making-the-informational-interview-work-for-you-725962.html 17th December 2008 Work-life balance is a tricky thing to opine upon. In the abstract, it's kind of meaningless. It's not like you can say, "1.5 hours of work is the equivalent of 2.2 hours of conscious life (removing sleep from the equation), and I'm at work for 9.5 hours ... http://www.a1articles.com/3-simple-questions-to-help-you-find-your-ideal-worklife-balance-725928.html 17th December 2008 I'm sharing this little tidbit because I can always use the occasional reminder, and I bet many of you can, too. Even if you aren't thinking about switching jobs right now, aren't writing and re-writing your resume, are perfectly happy with your executive... http://www.a1articles.com/the-three-worst-things-you-can-do-with-networking-events-688222.html 18th November 2008 Yes, yes, all work and no play makes Jack and Jill a dull boy and girl. I'm not telling you anything you haven't heard before - but the four most dangerous words in the English language are, "I already know that." That kind of know-it-all response is c... http://www.a1articles.com/get-more-done-by-breaking-your-workaholic-habits-683609.html 10th November 2008 When you reach a certain level in your executive career, you start to ... well, coast a bit sometimes. Be honest, now. Have you decided - actively or not - that you already know enough, and don't need to continue improving your skill set? Call it a fee... http://www.a1articles.com/3-reasons-to-make-continuing-education-an-executive-career-priority-683453.html 05th November 2008 I'm writing this while thinking about how we all start the year off with the best of intentions. The resolutions, the promises, the goals we set for ourselves. If the word on the street is to be believed, very few people follow through on these commitm... http://www.a1articles.com/the-bestlaid-plans-of-your-executive-career-search-619912.html 04th September 2008 Whether you've gone on dozens of interviews yourself, or conducted dozens more, it's always worth a little time brushing up on your interview skills - especially the ones that most people aren't even trying to control, despite how helpful (or damaging) th... http://www.a1articles.com/youre-saying-one-thing-but-your-bodys-saying-another-in-your-executive-interview-614936.html 02nd September 2008 How about that Robert Wright? He got more than $15.6 million in compensation from General Electric in 2006, including $520,291 in above-market earnings on an employee salary deferral plan. But if you're thinking about a job change - regardless of wheth... http://www.a1articles.com/salary-research-makes-your-executive-job-search-more-profitable-612309.html 01st September 2008 Each year, millions of people go job hunting in an effort to find better and higher-paying jobs. And each year, millions of people fail to land those jobs. Only a select few ever get the job of their dreams - the rest are stuck in their same-old, same-... http://www.a1articles.com/what-to-do-before-you-walk-into-the-executive-interview-room-609570.html 25th August 2008 Job hunting? Fun? Surely you're joking. Someone recently described job hunting to me as a "grueling and decidedly unpleasant activity. After all, what could be more tiring than going from one place to another and peddling yourself?" It's hard to arg... http://www.a1articles.com/fun-with-resumes-and-executive-job-searches-606806.html 22nd August 2008 Someone told me recently that studies show our occupations play a major role in the overall quality of our lives. In other words, the job you hold more or less determines just how happy you'll be. It seems like common sense. After all, if you're in ... http://www.a1articles.com/get-happy-get-educated-get-your-resume-in-order-601879.html 17th August 2008 When some people reach a certain level in your executive career, they start to ... well, coast a bit sometimes. Are you one of them? Be honest, now. Have you decided - actively or not - that you already know enough, and don't need to continue improving... http://www.a1articles.com/career-education-doesnt-stop-at-the-executive-offices-600802.html 16th August 2008 I'm sharing this little tidbit because I can always use the occasional reminder, and I bet many of you can, too. Even if you aren't thinking about switching jobs right now, aren't writing and re-writing your resume, are perfectly happy with your executive... http://www.a1articles.com/an-easier-way-to-think-about-and-get-motivated-to-network-570689.html 07th July 2008 I've been asked if there's ever one time that's better than another for a career change, and the simplest answer I have is, "When you're ready for it." It sounds like a bit of a flip answer, but I assure you, it's anything but. There's never one time t... http://www.a1articles.com/whats-the-best-time-for-a-career-change-568317.html 02nd July 2008 Even if you're not looking for a job right now, it might be time to consider starting your own blog. I've been reading Naked Conversations by Robert Scoble and Shel Israel, and it's got advice that's helpful not just to businesses, but to professionals... http://www.a1articles.com/give-your-career-search-a-boost-with-blogging-563060.html 25th June 2008 Online classes, or "distance learning," used to have a meaning limited to computer-based interaction with teachers and students. And unfortunately, the concept got tarred with a bad brush for a while. Particularly in the case of online-only institution... http://www.a1articles.com/free-online-learning-opportunities-to-bolster-your-resume-and-reputation-560595.html 21st June 2008 Not everyone likes to take tests. Some people find them boring, others are intimidated, and even a few just don't see the point. When it comes to work-related tests, people can get even more uncomfortable. Who wants their employer to see more deeply in... http://www.a1articles.com/using-workrelated-tests-to-boost-your-resume-prospects-526806.html 30th April 2008 The Internet's been around for what - 10, 15 years? Not the "Al Gore" Internet, mind you, but the one that we normal folk use on a day to day basis. Let me ask you something. Have you ever put something *out there* on the Internet over the last 10 or 1... http://www.a1articles.com/have-you-dug-up-your-digital-dirt-502688.html 01st April 2008 If you're about to prepare a resume, or you're considering a revision to a resume, of course you're bound to be diving in to books about writing resumes. But you're not just a resume writer, are you? You're a well-rounded business person. As a manager,... http://www.a1articles.com/what-are-you-reading-and-how-can-it-help-your-resume-and-job-search-501008.html 31st March 2008 Got your resume out to the recruiters? Already signed up for that resume distribution service? Good. While your resume starts making its way through the job search ether, you've got some time to think about how you want your new job to look. More money... http://www.a1articles.com/go-beyond-your-resume-and-visualize-your-perfect-job-500380.html 28th March 2008 "Tell me about yourself." It really isn't a question. It's an open-ended command. It's an icebreaker for both interviewer and interviewee. To put it another way, imagine you're single, and imagine yourself at a cocktail party. And as you're mingling... http://www.a1articles.com/the-worlds-oldest-job-interview-question--and-how-to-answer-it-484727.html 03rd March 2008 How long have you been staring at your executive resume? Making tweaks to a word here, a switch of bullet points there, taking out the periods between M and B and A and putting them back in again... And all the while, there's a glaring typo sitting in ... http://www.a1articles.com/did-you-miss-that-typo-the-executive-reviewing-your-resume-didnt-482757.html 27th February 2008 There's a gap between your experience and what the hiring company wants, and you know it. You'll almost never find a perfect fit between who you are and the wish list any company puts out there. So how do you close the gap? Education is one powerful... http://www.a1articles.com/easy-education-ideas-to-strengthen-your-resume-and-catch-a-recruiters-attention-476697.html 19th February 2008 You're in the middle of a job you like - or at least you don't hate it. You don't have plans to jump ship anytime soon, and there's no rumor around the company about layoffs coming down the road. Now's the perfect time to update your resume. For tho... http://www.a1articles.com/whens-the-best-time-to-update-your-resume-475433.html 15th February 2008 As job seekers and resume writers, sometimes it's easy to get caught up in the details of job postings: responsibilities, job descriptions, and education levels. After all, your resume has to reflect how you'd rise to the occasion, if you land the job. ... http://www.a1articles.com/dont-forget-the-benefits-when-searching-for-a-new-job-471777.html 11th February 2008 Have you let your networking activities lapse as the years have worn on? It happens, of course - between earning a living during work time, and living a life in your spare time, networking can look like one of those low-payoff activities to push down the ... http://www.a1articles.com/your-4step-networking-checkup-470120.html 07th February 2008 In the past, I've suggested people pursue full degrees. I've also suggested going to school part-time, in the nighttime, online, in executive-focused programs, and so forth. The point is to make sure you keep on top of things in your line of work, and ... http://www.a1articles.com/three-ways-to-boost-the-education-part-of-your-resume-without-spending-a-fortune-459659.html 24th January 2008 It's cheaper and faster than snail mail, saves you paper and ink, and works just as well, all things being equal. It's the emailed resume, and though it's easy, it's also easy to commit a few errors if you're not careful - errors that may well sink your p... http://www.a1articles.com/how-to-get-great-results-by-emailing-your-resume-in-6-simple-steps-255964.html 21st January 2008 Getting ready to list your home with a real estate agency? Congratulations! You're taking a big step in your life, and hopefully it's to move on to bigger and better things. In many cases, before the agent ever sets foot on your property, they'll run a... http://www.a1articles.com/4-ways-to-maximize-the-sale-price-of-your-home-205401.html 23rd August 2007 Selecting an agent to help sell your home is a topic that gets a lot of attention on real estate websites and in trade publications. But as buyer's brokers become more popular, the need for information on choosing the right one is increasing. Luckily, the... http://www.a1articles.com/how-to-select-a-buyers-broker-for-your-next-real-estate-purchase-196703.html 02nd August 2007 You've probably heard someone say, "It's a buyer's market" or "It's a seller's market" when it comes to real estate. And while it's true that conditions in the real estate market can favor one side or the other, in a majority of transactions, the seller h... http://www.a1articles.com/four-reasons-why-using-a-buyers-agent-is-a-must-for-your-real-estate-investment-196333.html 02nd August 2007 If you're thinking about buying or building a vacation home, take a moment to think bigger. Ask yourself: What will my life be like in the next ten years? Thirty years? And how will this new vacation home fit into my life down the road? People's rea... http://www.a1articles.com/the-perfect-vacation-home-starts-with-you-193368.html 26th July 2007 With the summer vacation season well underway in the White Mountains, some families are having such a great time with their play time that they've started thinking about owning property in the area. And for those who might be overwhelmed by the thought... http://www.a1articles.com/considering-real-estate-within-a-resort-start-by-asking-the-right-questions-192403.html 26th July 2007 People make their real estate buying decisions based on dozens of factors, and a lot of them are fairly straightforward qualities about the property that help narrow down the choices. For one buyer, three bedrooms may be enough, four is fine, but five ... http://www.a1articles.com/the-key-to-home-buying-satisfaction-may-have-less-to-do-with-the-property-than-you-think-191834.html 25th July 2007 When some people decide to buy property outside the state in which they currently live, they may be doing it with a lot of knowledge already. They could have the resources of friends and family already living in that state, or the experience of having vis... http://www.a1articles.com/five-good-reasons-for-buying-outofstate-homes--and-why-a-real-estate-buyers-agent-is-key-for-all-184706.html 11th July 2007 The trade publication Remodeling magazine, in its 2006 "Cost vs. Value" survey of over 2,000 members of the National Association of Realtors, found that "minor kitchen remodels" have the best return on your remodeling investment, at 85.2%. That means f... http://www.a1articles.com/the-hidden-value-in-your-remodeling-project-178155.html 29th June 2007 Spring and summer in Northern New England means relief from the cold, the end of the school year, and a boom in home remodeling projects. "This is the busiest time of year for us," said Ed Campbell, VP of Operations for Nashua, NH-based remodeling firm... http://www.a1articles.com/6-tips-for-protecting-your-home--and-yourself--during-a-remodeling-project-177625.html 26th June 2007 Where did you see that absolutely perfect kitchen or bath, with the exquisite granite countertop and custom cabinets? In a magazine? A home show? Your friend's house? And are you already imagining what your remodeled room would look like, feel like - t... http://www.a1articles.com/remodeling-dont-do-it-just-to-increase-your-home-value-176816.html 21st June 2007 In the construction industry, the traditional way of completing a project means getting a design from an architect, soliciting bids for the work, and selecting a general contractor to complete the work. Known as "design-bid-build," this method is still ve... http://www.a1articles.com/flexibility-cost-savings-lead-to-rise-in-designbuild-remodeling-projects-167128.html 30th May 2007 If someone told you about a perfectly legal way to sell your investment property without paying a single dime in taxes on the proceeds, would you think it's too good to be true? It's not. The 1031 Exchange is not only the real deal, it's being used mor... http://www.a1articles.com/avoid-capital-gains-taxes--legally--with-the-1031-exchange-154724.html 02nd May 2007 Congratulations! You've decided to sell your home. Now what? No doubt you've heard about challenges in the real estate market recently, and wonder what that means for you. Here's the truth: Whether it's interest rates, home values, local competit... http://www.a1articles.com/5-simple-rules-for-a-faster-smoother-home-sale-153272.html 30th April 2007