I Love My Job and You Can Love Yours Too

By : Lynn Banis

I love my job. How many people do you know who can say that? I hope you can. With what I know about job fit and the number of Americans who do not like their jobs I would not be surprised if most of you reading this article would say you are not in love with your job. Some of you like it ok but are not in love with it. You should be. Just think of the hours we spend at our jobs - more than at anything else we do! Our jobs should be fun, enriching, stretching and interesting not just a place to go to earn a paycheck.

How can you find a job that you love and how can you find that same kind of love in the job you have? There are a few basic things you need to look for to find the job you can love. First you need to know some things about yourself and how you go about doing what you do.

Write out ten situations in which you were doing something you loved and enjoyed doing it. These situations or achievements do not have to be at work. They can be from any aspect of your life but they should come from different times in your life. Spread them out over your lifetime. Write them in a way that focuses on what you actually did not what you or anyone else thought. Use as many verbs as you can.

When you are done go back over them and look for trends and themes. Look to see what specific skills and abilities you used. What were the circumstances in which you were successful? How did you relate to other people? How did you get involved in what you did? What subject matter were you working with? What was most satisfying about each achievement?

Now you have some very basic information about what you did and how you did it that can be compared to any job - the one you have or one you want to have. If you found that certain things were present in most of your achievements then look for those things in your job. If they are not there figure out how you can get them. They are the stuff of good job fit and good job fit leads to job satisfaction. If they are not there then maybe you are in the wrong position and need to seek something else out that will be a better fit for you.

If you need help seek out a coach who is trained in interpreting bio-data. They are hard to find but I would be glad to help you locate someone. Good luck - you deserve to love your job!

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How to Establish Yourself in the Business World!

By : Anyaele Sam Chiyson

You can be a great entrepreneur who generate business profits. Make up your mind today. Come up with a good business plan to run your business and be in business for yourself. Years ago, i read a book called Finding Your Niche, written by Laurence J. Pino. I realized that you can discover your strengths, talents and assets. You can take the road to entrepreneurism.

According to Katherine Graham, chairman of the Board, Washington post, To love what you do and feel that it matters - how could anything be more fun?The question you need to ask yourself at this time is - what is it that you love doing? If you love to own a business and be rich; you must do your homework well and pick the right business, apply good and proven principles to the business you have chosen so that you will have a successful business.

There is nothing inherently complicated about having your own business. Apply the right principle, you`l find entrepreneurship easier and make money more satisfying than you ever thought possible. The whole idea of the right principle is built on basic human needs. It revolves around an in-depth understanding of who you are and what you really want to do with your life.

A natural evolution leads from that personal understanding to the knowledge of a business that is most appropriate for you and the recognition of a market you will serve. So this principle deals with the development of your personal identification, your business identification, and your market identification. Once you have gone through the process, you will be able to ignore the small business failure statistics and build a successful business.

Analyse your current reality, know what you would like to do and begin with the exist strategy. Transform your inspiration, determination, enthusiasm, ability and skills into a business. See the needs you meet and meet them through creating businesses. Take the initiative by acting rather than reacting to the needs of the world.Go after your goals! Move faster with a vision that can not be stopped. Overcome limitations and conquer challenges.Be motivated to carry on your dreams. Step out of your dream and make your business dreams a reality.

See favorable influence in every favorable occasions! Maximize your imagination; be full of the quality of being creative and the act of inventing something new in the business world. See possibilities in all things and establish your personal identification.

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How to Know When You Have Found Your Power and Passion

By : Lynn Banis

There is a lot being said these days about power and passion. People are wondering just how to get it in their lives. It is touted as something we should all have and I agree with that. Life is too short to miss out on living your power and passion. It is exciting, it feeds your soul and it makes life so worth living. But what is it and how do you get it? Power and passion come from doing what you were wired to do in the way you were wired to do it. We each have different gifts and discovering yours and using them leads to living your power and passion. How do you know when you have found it?

Besides feeling great about what you are doing what are the signs you have found it?

1. You will feel you are in a state of flow when you are using your power and passion. What is flow? It is a feeling you get when you are doing what you love and doing it well. You loose track of time, temperature, etc. It feels like you are one with what you are doing. You know you are happy. In short it is like having a mountain top experience. Think back through your life and note the times you felt like that. What were you doing and how were you doing it?
2. You will be using certain skills and abilities that are always present when you are in this state of flow. You use them in specific ways that are unique to you and you really enjoy using them to accomplish what you are attempting to do.
3. You are interacting with others in certain ways that empower you to do you very best. It may even be that you are a individualist or key contributor and do not work closely with others when you are using your power and passion. Every one of us is different in this aspect.
4. There are certain circumstances that are always present when you feel you are in a state of flow. These circumstances support who you are and what you are doing. They allow you to do what you do in the way only you do it.
5. You are working with specific subject matter that is unique to you. When you are in this state this type of subject matter is always present and you love working with it.
6. You are doing what is most satisfying to you, what you are motivated to do from your very core. When you go back and look at your achievements you will see that this motivation is present in everyone of them.

Those six items are always present when you have found your power and passion. The more situations in life where you can find a way to used them all at once the more you will be acting out your power and passion.

If you need help with this I am glad to point you in the right direction. Enjoy living a powerful and passionate life.

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Top 5 Sure Shot Ways to Succeed in Your Professional Career

By : Sangeetha Atul

More than 60% of employers are not satisfied with the quality of graduates-TOI News 19-Jul-2010.

I was wondering whether this price of information in the National daily was really true. I did meet graduates with less employability skills during my entire recruiting process period for the Resume Services business that I run, but a staggering 60% and above really draws the attention to the loop holes in our education and training system.

According to experts, there are a minimum of 5 skills required by any individual to succeed in his professional career. Whether he is a fresh graduate or experienced person, manager or vice president, Chief Executive Officer or anybody - these 5 skills help him to climb up the ladder of professional success very easily and efficiently.

1. Academic skills - This is your academic qualification or expertise, your knowledge of domain area that will make you eligible to apply for a particular job.

2. Mathability skills - This is your basic science and mathematics skills which will enable you to understand a new job, reasoning etc.

3. Communication skills - This is your oral communication, language, reading, writing and listening skills.

4. Personality development skills - This is your ability to perceive and offer information, Out-of-the-box thinking ability, your confidence levels etc.

5. Presentation skills - This is your computer related documentation skills (word processing, spread sheets, Presentations etc), your mannerisms, your dressing style, your attitude etc.

So, having a good educational qualification with basic science and mathematics skills, being good at English, having superb confidence in yourself, and with computer skills there are a good number of people who do not make it to their dream job. They keep wondering about the status of their application send to a particular job posting.

SO

What is it that makes you stand out in the crowd?

What is it that makes you get the Interview call?

What is it that takes you to your dream job?

What is it that makes your employer say "WOW" about you?

What is it that leaves your competition far behind you?

In my view, definitely it is your RESUME. It is your winning and cutting RESUME. It is your personal profile or Bio-data about you, which if well crafted and well presented compels your prospective employer to summon you for an interview. A good resume creates a sense of curiosity about you and an urge to meet you. Your prospective employer would want to put a face to that wonderful resume of yours and he would waste no time in hiring you.

So, however well qualified you are, whatever trainings you may have undergone, get your attitude right and get yourself a Winning Resume done by professional experts. A Professional Resume writer understands his business very well and your requirements too! So you prepare for the interview from your dream company and get yourself a professionally crafted Resume.

Sangeetha is an Career Counselor and runs a business for Resume Services. Along with her spouse, being a team of 'Two to tango' they have around 20+ years of experience in various domains like IT, Information Security, Software Quality Management Systems, Standards Compliance, Software Audits, Banking, Marine, Health Care etc.

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How to Set Up a Business and Be Rich!

By : Anyaele Sam Chiyson

Know how rich you want to be, being in business for yourself before you decide to own a business. As a young entrepreneur, I read a book called Finding Your Niche, written by Laurence J. Pino. It empowered me precisely to attain the level I am now in business. You can set up your business, start now.

Decide the type of business you want to do and register the business name with the right body. Think about how to raise money for your business and be in business, such as your personal savings, friends or family members, and the bank, if you have a good credit rating and guarantors.

Take a detailed look at your current reality and form a clear picture of where you would like your business to be in the future. Take at your situation as it stands today. Examine your product or service line, your infrastructure, how you market - everything that relates to the current status of your business operation.

Develop mission statement that will propel your business forward. For instance, when Bill Gates and Paul allen founded Microsoft Corporation, their mission was a computer on every desk and in every home, all running Microsoft software.What mission do you want to accomplish as an entrepreneur?

Most entrepreneurs are motivated by a desire for financial and creative independence, but those are broad concepts which need to be refined to be useful. Conduct your business according to certain well-defined personal satisfaction, the lifestyle you truly want, and a product or service line that satisfies you to be depths of your being. Know your business`s personality and develop a true business identification.

According to John D. Rockefeller - If you want to succeed you should strike out on new paths rather than travel the worm paths of accepted success. Have a profit-making business operation, determine to what specific position in the marketplace you will best be able to adapt your particular business. Make a difference and have success in business. Increase your commitment and mission, and establish your market position; find your niche.

You can create a business and a market position that is independent of any of the other players on the field. Make up your mind to build the best business, start with a business with a market niche. Life is beyond earning yourself a living, you must be in business for yourself.

Get focused and build momentum toward a new market niche you want. Be smart and establish market that is yours alone. Identify your customers and make things easier for yourself. Structure your operation around your market in general. Understand who you are and what you want. Understand how you want to extend that into the world through your business. Understand what niche you want that business to serve, and your results are instant.

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Choosing a Career That Fulfills You

By : Rabishon Sumba

Career choice is one subject that faces many people in the course of life. This is one very important decision that a person has to make which can either see the person being fruitful and fulfilled or merely wondering from career to career. It is important to have the right frame of mind in choosing the career which you need to have for life. It should never be just about money you stand to get or what others are doing but what you personally feel.

Considerations:

1. Are you passionate about this area? - Sometimes parents may desire for you to join a certain prestigious profession which can earn them a good name in the community and yet you have no ounce of passion towards that area. This is tragic. I am one such person who bowed down to my dad's wish for all his children to become teachers. All that I desired for had to wait while I fulfilled my dad's vision. Needless to say, after spending 4 years in a teacher training institution I did not teach not even once save for a few sessions during teaching practice.

2. Do you have the patience to wait or push to the end? Some careers take longer to complete than others. Lawyers and those pursuing medicine have to push for 5 or 6 years in some parts of the world. If you are not patient enough you may feel bad by the second year and choose to quit for something shorter. All I know is that if your career is in line with your passion then you will resist the temptation to quit.

3. Are you intellectually prepared and capable to push through - Certain careers require a high level of intelligence than others. They require possibly the analytical, problem solving mind. This is not to downplay other careers. You may have the passion and zeal but your IQ may not be suited for certain professions or careers.

4. Does it pay well though - It would naive to think that all careers pay the same. While i do not encourage for people to chose a career based on what it pays now on the market, it is nevertheless one of the reasons certain careers are chosen. The trends however differ from country to country. Where there is a shortage of teachers, there will be high salaries to lure them from other parts of the world. It is not always that a teacher can earn more than a Doctor but such scenarios do happen depending on which career is in short supply. People who are passionate about teaching kids for example will still go for it for life since this is their passion. At the end of it all one seeks inner satisfaction which can not be brought by more money.

5. what are the prospects for further study? Some careers only end as far as Diploma Level in some parts of the world. If your desire is to get a degree then you need to think about your choice. While there is a Dressmaking and Fashion Degree in some parts of the world, it may not be readily available in your area. You do not want to be frustrated on completion of your diploma.

6. Is there a greater demand of people in this area? Now this could be tricky? Unless you are able to project accurately into the future, by the time you pick your career and do the relevant studies, the demand may not be as prevalent as it is now. Always watch out for projections that are done from time to time by Labor ministries concerning shortages of manpower. Again this can not be used in isolation from the passion element. It is however important to choose a career where you can fit in after your studies without doubt.

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I Didn't Get the Job, What Do I Do Now?

By : Ralph Goldsmith

So, you've worked on your CV, got it out to the right companies, got yourself an interview, and then you don't get the job. That sucks right? Well the chances are, at some point, it's going to happen. If you are applying in a particularly competitive field, it could happen a lot.

Here are 5 things you should when you don't get the job

1 Remember that this is not a rejection of you.

It's not that you aren't good enough, it may not even mean that you weren't the best candidate. It just means that someone else did better than you on the day. The important thing now is to learn from the situation. If we learn from the situation we can never fail.

2 Review how things went.

Did you do all the things in preparation for the interview that you planned (you did have a plan didn't you?) Did you dress appropriately, were you on time, did you have your questions prepared (and did you ask them)? Make a list of specific things that you could have done better and make sure that you do them in the next interview. Also make a list of the things that went well and make sure you keep them up.

3 Ask for some feedback.

Contact the person that interviewed you. Thank them for the opportunity and tell them that you would really appreciate their feedback on how the interview went and how you could have done better. Most people will be flattered that you value their opinion and will be only too happy to give you some feedback.

4 Review how it went with someone else.

Do you have somebody who can support you? If not you need to find someone who you can talk this through and who can help you to look objectively at what happened, what went well and what didn't.

5 Update you interview preparation plan with the lessons you have learned and get ready for the next interview.

Follow these steps and each interview that you go to will make you a stronger and more capable interviewee.

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What Can Be a Smart Job Change?

By : Sunny Suman

Stability in jobs is no more seen anywhere around and is now a thing of the past. Nowadays, with companies, both big and small coming up like grocery stores, people are able to find too many job options. This encourages them to frequently leave their current job and get into another. Also that, the organizations, for faster growth, indulge into trimming and restructuring of their workforce which further gives a great boost to such job switching practices.

There was a time when our fathers and grandfathers used to spend all their lifetimes remaining indulged in one job. Then, the workers were more loyal to their employees and it was good for both. But now, employees keep looking all around to pick up the pettiest issue and hop to another job in another company. There again, they don't remain satisfied and the process of hopping continues with they finding satisfaction nowhere.

Once they hop because salary is not good, then they hop for people are not good, then again they hop for the job has too much pressure, etc. etc. and it continues. Specially, this is the most common thing among the people between the age group of 25 and 35 or 40 because after that they mostly get tired. Further, many employers too look towards the hoppers as seekers of quick growth. And those working in the same job are seen as the failures with no desire to rise.

Still, there also are recruiters who hate this practice and would kick you for that. So you ought to be careful before making your next switch for you may be called an afraid person lacking stability. It sure harms your progress and future career prospects. Of course, you can change but check out for significant reasons proving it to be an appropriate step.

Knowing any job superficially is always risky as every job, other than the one you are presently into appears better and easier. As the saying goes - "Grass is always greener on the other side of the fence".

Reasons like "people are not good" or "it is too far" or "salary is little less" are too small for you leaving a job. Change your organization only for strong reasons -

* Great salary hike: If your hike in salary is not small, and is something more than 'an OK', then the switch would be nice for you. It would be considered as a smart move.
* Raise in job responsibilities: Even if your responsibilities rise though your salary remains the same, it is a strong enough reason for you changing the job.
* Better designation: Again, if you are getting a better designation in your new organization there is nothing bad if you change. A new title along with something new to do is liked by everybody. Moreover, it is sure to enhance your future career options.
* Change to some better city/country: Lastly, a reason that your new job would be in a new city or country, other features remaining the same would surely be great for you.

Whatever be your reasons for leaving the current job and joining a new one, it is important that it must not be something silly. And reasons other than the above few won't prove good in the long run. Anybody thinking from the career point of view would always try to make his or her switch as a smart move helping the person to grow in his or her respective career. After all, everybody wants to have a marvelous career. What are you about to do?

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Benefits Which Fit Your Bill!

By : Calla S.S.J Ram Phani

Employees are always attracted with benefits. These benefits are very creative offered by companies and vary from company to company. Jack got attractive offer in another company and thinking of leaving the present organization. His friends advised him to stay back as the benefits are more and the future of the Company is promising. He analyzed and stayed back with the present company.

Calculating benefits: To complete projects in time, many organizations offer attractive benefits to employees to motivate them. Many companies offer benefits apart from cash rewards. Company products are sold to the employees with heavy discount. Transportation, Medical insurance, telephone bills, food coupons are such benefits offered to employees to retain and motivate them to perform. Some companies offer free movie tickets and also picnics to entertain employees. These are indirect benefits and not included in your salary. If you wish to leave a company, you have to think of all these benefits whether you receive the same kind of benefits in another company or lose.

Cash rewards: It was revealed in a study that companies offering cash rewards is a good decision, which helps retain employees. CEOs of 1400 companies said that cash rewards will stop employees from changing companies frequently. These cash rewards are offered after completing a project successfully and during festivals to retain employees. This will help employees to streamline their financial planning. The study revealed that employees like cash rewards. This will motivate them to perform better. Employees are attracted to other companies where these kinds of benefits are not offered.

Offering lunch: Some companies offer lunch to inculcate cordial relations among the employees. Even small companies are following this policy. To complete projects in time, employees have to spend extra hours in the office. Companies offer breakfast to meals to such employees to work extra hours. This will help to know the opinions of employees. This will inculcate team spirit and harmonious relations among employees.

Welcome with cash rewards: Employees welcomed with cash rewards along with salary work with enthusiasm. Some companies follow this policy. Instead of keeping employees wait for years for bonus, companies are offering bonus immediately while joining. This will help employees give their best. Sometimes, companies share profits also among the employees.

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Seven Tips For Better Mid-Year Performance Reviews

By : Ramiro Roman

Last week I was asked by a marketing manager I'm mentoring how to conduct good mid-year review sessions. My advice to her was not to focus on the YTD metrics solely but to use these sessions as platforms to drive a broader and more strategic conversation. Think about it, the numbers are black and white... nothing can change them now... but if you focus on the strategy, you can significantly impact performance on the back half.

So in a list form, here are my top 7 recommendations for marketing managers attempting to assess their mid-year performance:

1. Is the strategy still valid? Who cares if you knocked out your metrics if the strategy is off. Reminds me of the old strategy matrix which shows that if you're executing very well on the wrong strategy you're just killing yourself faster. Don't underestimate this question.

2. What's happening in the market? Time to confirm the macro trends at this point in time. If you did your homework, these should not dramatically change... but there are always surprises.

3. How is the competitive landscape changing? Speaking from my current experience, the fragmentation of our markets has accelerated... it's difficult to see all the angles, particularly from new entrants... yet some of those are the most threatening in my view.

4. Is your value proposition still relevant and differentiated to your target audience?

5. How can you make your positioning more compelling? Don't think of product releases in a year to year format... look for adjacent opportunities all the time, particularly during mid-year after answering questions 1-4.

6. What was your opportunity cost? You'll never know the full answer, but if you think about where you spent most of your time and budget... with little result... what could you have employed instead. This is particularly difficult to assess with human capital. One way to look at this is to assess what internal efforts are draining your team. Some of this you cannot avoid... but much of it you can with a simple "no, we don't have the time to do that" - check yourself and ask your team.

7. Is this still the place you want to be for the foreseeable part of your life? In summary, life is too short... if you don't love where you work change the scope, projects or negotiate. This is a tough market, so use your judgment, but if you're not happy life is too short to keep living this way - find a better opportunity.

I'll be the first to admit, most of these are common sense... but common sense is not so common... try these points, it'll help you drive better discussions with your teams.

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A Career As a Registered Nurse

By : Michael Morales

If you have had thoughts of entering the medical field to become a registered nurse you may soon become the annuitant of a job in such demand you could start work immediately once your nursing education requirements have been fulfilled.

Becoming a registered nurse will require a positive mind set, an altruistic concern for others, perseverance and patience. If all those expensive words don't frighten you, being a registered nurse might be your calling. If you plan to enter a nursing school remember not all schools are alike. Each may have a different set of admission requirements. Prerequisites may include SAT, ACT, certain GPA on subjects such as math, geometry, algebra, science, biology, chemistry and being able to speak English as well as another foreign language. It might behoove you to get these prerequisite courses behind you in a four year university then apply to a nursing school of your choice.

I have a tenant friend who is veteran RN and she always smiles at my officious questions about nursing especially the one about the time involved to become a registered nurse. It takes three years to get a nursing diploma, two years for a nursing associate's degree, four years for a BNN Bachelor's degree and two or three years to make the jump from an RN to BSN. Now you can see why the words patience and perseverance were included in the above paragraph.

If the field of nursing is your goal the tuition cost to complete a nursing program and receive the designation of an RN will depend on the RN school you attend. Is it going to be a public school or private? In your state or not? This is information you need to know. A local community college fee might run as high as $5,000 per year. On the other hand a private four year college could cost as much as $20,000 per year. However, as in most cases, there is plenty of private or government financial aid programs available. You can do your own research to answer this question by contacting the Nursing School Financial Aid Guide, Nursing Scholarships and Grants and FAFSA which is Free Application for Student Aid.

You have finished all of your schooling, been licensed and certified, purchased your new starched white uniform, pinned your RN nurse pendant over your left pocket and now you need a job. That's the easy part. The shortage of RN nurses is so egregious employers will be calling or texting you 24/7. Nationally the RN income low is $51,000, the average $69,000 and the high $87,000. If you chose a nursing specialty and became a certified nurse anesthetist your salary would be approximately $146,521 annually.

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Dealing With the Job Boredom

By : William King

You can tell if you bored of your job if you do not look forward to going to your workplace or you are not really keen to carry out your routine work? You might be relieved to know that you are not alone. In fact the majority of these 9 - 5 workers will confess to be having similar feelings associated with their job (which presents quite dreadful picture for the employers). Problem is that you cannot opt out of job that easily, because of the fear of staying jobless for a long period of time. Truth is that there are limited jobs in the market and you are already lucky to have one. In view of that, you are kind of forced to cling to your job, even if you feel like pulling your hairs, all the time. Your best bet is to try and deal effectively with the monotony and that is achievable, for sure.

Being humans, we are mostly looking for ease and comfort all the time. However, it is the same ease and leisure that eventually leads to this dullness. It's a known fact that we start getting bored when we have lots of free time on our hands; on the other hand a challenging job often keeps the occupants going. Therefore, the first thing you can do is to volunteer and take more responsibilities, who knows you will start getting some stipend for carrying out those extra tasks. Even if the remuneration is not there, you should start engaging in other responsibilities just for the sake of breaking the boring cycle. Talk to people from other departments; try to gain knowledge of new skills. Reach out to the new employees and guide them with their work, try to mingle more with the co-workers even if you are the introvert type.

You can get yourself some good books or songs (if your office policy allows you to). Getting some time out and listening to your favorite melodies for some time, or reading a novel in the spare time will make you look forward to go to your workplace every day. You can even listen to the songs or Pod casts during work if the work doesn't require lots of thinking or pondering all the time. At the end of the day, do not limit yourself to your professional life. Pursuing some hobby or indulging in some activity after working hours will make a positive impact on your mood at the workplace as well.

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7 Needed Work Skills in a Recovering Economy

By : Melissa Rubin

In today's world of multiple degrees, people have become extremely focused in one field. With a bachelor's degree in journalism and a master's in the relationship between the media and politics, your knowledge base gets so precise it's hard to broaden your job search. However, there are skills that have been highlighted during this time of a recession that can help people not only get, but keep, their jobs.

Despite the slow recovery of the economy, there are good jobs emerging for people who have the right attitude and the right qualifications. Even if your degree isn't in a job that sounds perfect for you, apply and highlight these 7 skills during the interview process.

Agility

As companies are starting to rebuild from firing whole departments of people during the recession, they are looking for people who can fill those vacant spots as well as people who could multi-task and have the ability to move to different positions. Some companies are also looking for more part-time and temporary positions; ones they can downsize without the drama and expense of a major layoff. This means that work will become less predictable and have more turnovers along with incorporating different disciplines into one position.

Those people who are able to adapt and become agile in the workplace in temporary positions turn out in the long run to be attractive potential full-time employees.

Skill Combos

Here's where the multiple degrees might hurt you; when you're totally focused on one section of one topic, you're limited as to what kinds of jobs are available to you. Highlighting two or three set skills during your interview and on your resume will pull you on top of the interviewee pile. A 2009 study by consulting firm McKinsey found that the highest earners with the best overall prospects have a combination of valuable skills. Keep in mind, the more you can bring to the table, the more reasons a company has to hire you.

Tacit Skills

Companies have developed a value system that highlights intangible qualities that are hard to put on a resume. These include things like informed intuition, judgment under pressure, ease with clients, problem-solving abilities, etc. These "tacit" skills tend to come with experience, but they also develop when people are actively trying to seek additional responsibility, volunteer for tough assignments, and are willing to take risks. Showing these types of skills and qualities to a potential employer is easy; make sure your list of references can attest to your tacit skill set and have specific examples of how those skills were used.

Broad Vision

You might be missing out on the perfect internship or career simply because you aren't looking for it! Most people are continuously looking in the field they have the most experience with, but with companies downsizing in many industries; you might be fighting a losing battle. Instead of focusing on the job or title you want, focus on your skills and explore whether you can apply them in a different field.

Analytics

Chances are that no matter what field you chose, there will be new data-gathering tools to help assess performance and identify opportunities available to employees. Being knowledgeable about your own performance gives you the opportunity to improve upon it!

Curiosity

Being curious about other fields of study or work can help open doors not readily available to you. If you have a background in print marketing but have an interest in learning more about online marketing, showing that curiosity and interest will show future employers that you are willing to research and learn new things on your own.

Self-reliance

Developing more technical skills instead of relying on others, making lots of backup plans, and building a big cushion in case something goes wrong are key skills to have for self-reliance. In a recovering economy corporate America is not as sound a concept as it was 10 years ago. Being open to change and knowing you have the ability to take whatever comes at you is an attractive asset to companies and employers.

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Tips For a Happy Nursing Career

By : Adam M. Anderson

A nursing career can be highly rewarding; but not in the same way other careers might. As a nurse, you walk a winding path and have great opportunity to touch people's lives in a way that others do not. As a nurse, you have immense responsibility and patients look to you as their support system as well as their care giver. Regardless of the overall path of your nursing career, there are things you can learn along the way that will help you gain understanding of yourself, feel better about yourself, and make your nursing career an enjoyable one.

While your job seems to be all about giving, it is important to state that a nurse must find ways to take care of their own health - both physically and emotionally. What it really mean is that you take care of your mindset; you spend time doing the things that make you smile and bring you joy. The job of any nurse can be demanding and draining; and without a system in place to guard your mental attitude, you can find your job satisfaction slipping.

One way that nurses can raise their spirits it through the way they dress. That's right. You have heard "dress for success". Well for a nurse, that means finding a uniform that is both comfortable and professional; but that also makes you feel good about yourself. A great way to dress up for work is to grab beaded lanyards from the store and wear those instead of something Plain-Jane. Beaded lanyards can hold your keys, ID badge and other items safely on your person and make a fashion statement all at once. For the nurse who works with children, beaded lanyards can be colorful and fun and can grab people's attention. Most of all, you will feel good when you add a little color to the way you look and the way you see joy in every day.

Nurses don't often receive recognition for the jobs that they perform day in and day out. However, they must constantly maintain a high level of care. Nurses realize how important their job is just by looking at their patients. Nurses see their patients as the individuals that they are, and the satisfaction they get from a job well done and the smile on the face of a patient is plenty of recognition. Nurses provide care with calm patience and a caring demeanor and receive good energy back from those they care for that the energy is what carries them through the rest of their day. This is repeated time and time again day after day; the great energy received back grateful patients will carry a nurse through an entire nursing career.

It has been said that one of the best ways to lift yourself up is to add value to another person. Nurses do this on a regular basis; to such an extent that it is easy to forget how important a job you perform. Remember to realize the value that you add to people's lives. The payoff is more than you could imagine!

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Think Wide If You're Thinking About Changing Your Career

By : Hanks Somecotton

No matter how fun you think your job is in the beginning there are several reasons why you can get tired at your work after a while. Changes in life. You have got other priorities or a need to get new tasks and new clients are some examples. One advantage is that it is almost always much easier to get a new job when you already have a job.

If you want to start looking for a new job while you are still at your old employer, be sure to be very discreet. Do not talk to colleagues about the job you are looking for. Do not use your work email to send requests to other jobs and try to search the job outside your regular working hours so you do not lose the focus from your current job.

Experience often weighs very heavily when searching for work. It is therefore a good idea to contact the company in an industry where you previously worked or currently work on. But remember to not share any secrets from your former or current employer. It can get really unfortunate. On some jobs it is also forbidden to work with companies that compete directly with your employer in a number of months after you resigned yourself.

The challenge you are looking for is maybe there at your current employer without you being aware of it. Many times it is about daring to ask and express your desire and goal for your boss. Perhaps a position on a completely different title will be vacant soon. That a new career opportunity opens for you without you having to change job.

A new job or a new career change is a good opportunity to reflect over what priorities you have in your career or life. What balance you want to have between your work and your free time. How much time and effort would you be able to put on your own development, on your friends, on travels or home? If you know your priorities and really want a new job, ensure that you and your former employer is separated as friends. Be clear to your employer and be happy to talk about why you quit. Honesty is best so you don't loose your contacts. Your contacts and your boss may be needed as a reference later in life. Manage your cancellation professionally. It creates a good atmosphere and increases your chances to get a positive rating work when you quit your job.

Think wide if you're thinking about changing your career. Dare to look for jobs where you might not meet all the qualifications but you feel that you really want the job. Enthusiasm and job satisfaction is often more important than a perfect CV.

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Assess Your Work Style

Find the best jobs for your workplace personality.

by Joanna Boydak, LiveCareer

Do you love to give public presentations? Are you the "go-to" person for people in need of a sympathetic ear? Do spreadsheets excite you? Your answers to these questions will help determine whether your work style is Assertive, Persuasive, or Systemic.

According to career experts, we all have a predominant work style that influences how we approach our work. If there's a good match between your work style and your career, you are more likely to love your job. To find your best career, you need to first identify your predominant work style and then find the work environments and jobs that complement it.

Read on to assess your own work style and for a list of great jobs (with median yearly salaries) for each style:

Assertive:

• Are you a daring risk taker?
• Do you love challenges?
• Do you thrive in a fast-paced work environment?
• Do you like to tell people how things should be?
• Do you enjoy supervising others?
• Do you like to know everything that is going on at work to make certain it is going the way it should?
• Are you comfortable with confrontation?

If you answered yes to most of these questions, your work style is Assertive.

Assertive types excel in management positions that require strong motivational skills. Some great career choices for Assertive types include:

• Regional sales director: $95,819
• Event planner: $76,805
• Restaurant manager: $30,884
• Advertising agency manager: $90,229

Assertive types also make great entrepreneurs. See if you have what it takes to start your own successful business by taking a free entrepreneur test.

Persuasive:

• Do you like giving advice?
• Do you take pride in your ability to influence others?
• Are you really interested in getting to know your coworkers and clients?
• Are you skilled at building strong relationships?
• Are you a great listener?
• Do you want to make a difference in the lives of others?

If you answered yes to most of these questions, your work style is Persuasive.

Persuasive types thrive in jobs that require constant communication and interaction with others. Some great career choices for Persuasive types include:

• Elementary teacher: $54,273
• Human resources administrator: $34,810
• Financial advisor: $71,324
• Health advocate: $93,207

Systemic:

• Do you focus on the facts, not on opinions?
• Are you known for your follow-through?
• Do you enjoy a steady routine?
• Do you have a system for everything?
• Do you apply persistent and steady effort to get things done?
• Do you prefer to ponder important decisions rather than making quick decisions on the fly?

If you answered yes to most of these questions, your work style is Systemic.

Systemic types value precision and efficiency and are excellent problem solvers. Some great career choices for Systemic types include:

• IT coordinator: $81,522
• Physical therapist: $68,163
• Accountant: $55,087
• Civil engineer: $74,878

LiveCareer is the leading online career destination that helps people find the right careers. Over 5 million people have used LiveCareer's products to make better career and educational decisions that have improved their lives. (Median annual salaries provided by LiveCareer's Salary Calculator.)

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Top 5 Ways to Work for Yourself

by Jessica Hanley, FindtheRightSchool.com

Work doesn't have to mean a dreary cubicle and an unappreciative boss--in fact, several of today's most in-demand careers lend themselves to self-employment. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) expects the following careers to grow faster than average from 2008 to 2018, and some require only a couple of years of career training.

Whether you want to add hours on a contractual basis or start your own business, the following five careers allow you to build client relationships and be your own boss.

1. Accountant
Accountants keep financial records for businesses and individuals, and they often prepare financial statements, budget analysis, and taxes. Unlike management accountants, who are generally employed by large corporations, public accountants and tax specialists find their own work through individual clients. According to the BLS, accountants earned an average salary of $67,430 in 2009, and their employment is expected to grow by 22 percent from 2008 to 2018.

Accountants must be good with numbers, organized, and detail oriented. Most companies require their accountants to hold at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, and accountants who are self-employed often seek certification through the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam.

2. Web developer
Web developers use software languages to develop the technical aspects of Web sites, including organization, layout, and databases. Because Web developers can work from any computer with the required software, they can complete contract projects or run a small business from home. The BLS expects employment of all computer network, systems, and database administrators to grow by 30 percent from 2008 to 2018. In 2009, this group earned an average salary of $70,930.

Most Web developers have a bachelor's degree in computer science, computer programming, or a related field, and they continually learn about new technology and software to keep their work current. If you're interested in becoming a web developer and currently work full time, consider an online bachelor's degree program in computer science.

3. Software applications engineer
Software applications engineers design the computer software we rely on every day, from word processing programs to computer games. Software engineers use computer science and mathematics principles to create and test software that responds to users' needs. Technological advances have allowed many software engineers to telecommute and perform client projects from home. According to the BLS, computer software applications engineers earned an average of $90,170 in 2009, and their employment is expected to grow by 34 percent from 2008 to 2018.

Computer software engineers need technical knowledge, so most prepare by earning a bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, or software engineering. Professionals with an associate's degree in computer science may find work as computer programmers.

4. Skin-care specialist
Skin-care specialists, also called estheticians, are beauty professionals who specialize in facials, waxing, exfoliation, and other skin treatments. According to the BLS, 44 percent of cosmetologists (including skin-care specialists) are self-employed, and employment of skin-care specialists is expected to grow by 38 percent from 2008 to 2018. In 2009, skin-care specialists earned an average of $31,990.

Skin-care specialists prepare for state licensing by attending an accredited cosmetology school and completing a program in skin care. These programs can often be completed in less than nine months, allowing you to quickly transition to a career in beauty.

5. Landscape architect
Landscape architects use principles of architecture, engineering, and ecology to design functional, attractive outdoor spaces. They design everything from public parks to shopping centers, and they ensure their designs meet clients' needs without harming the local ecosystem. According to the BLS, approximately 21 percent of landscape architects work for themselves, and their employment is expected to grow by 20 percent from 2008 to 2018. In 2009, landscape architects earned an average salary of $65,910.

Landscape architects should be artistic, good with their hands, and able to draft using computer-aided drafting software. Nearly all states require landscape architects to be licensed, which requires earning a bachelor's degree or master's degree in landscape architecture.

Start working for yourself
Whether you're interested in computers, beauty, or plants, you can work for yourself in one of today's hottest industries. Online degree programs and career training options can help you transition into your dream career without giving up your current job.

Jessica Hanley is a writer pursuing a graduate degree in creative writing. Her previous experience includes marketing for the Penguin Young Readers Group and teaching writing to students of all ages. Jessica received a B.A. in English from Stanford University.

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Making a Transition Job Work for You

by Denene Brox, for Yahoo! HotJobs

Landing a job is tough these days. The job market is flooded with unemployed workers--so finding a job that's a good fit is even tougher.

If you're a professional who has been out of work for a while, you may have to take a "transition job" to make ends meet (or just to keep busy).

Transition jobs often don't require a lot of experience or education, are usually lower paid, and can be easier to land. Industries like retail, health care, and food service hire lots of workers in customer service and support roles. Temporary agencies can also help you stay engaged with the working world.

And there are many other benefits to taking a transition job--it's all about making the most of your opportunities, and spinning the job the right way. Here are some tips on making a transition job work for you.

Fill your resume gaps
In addition to providing you an income, transition jobs put you back into the ranks of the employed, the group most attractive to potential employers.

"Transition jobs help you avoid those large gaps of unemployment on your resume, which is a concern in this economy," says Nancy DeCrescenzo, director of career services at Eastern Connecticut State University.

"I don't think taking a transition job will hurt your resume, because the number-one thing that recruiters and employers ask is what you've been doing with your time. So you're better off doing something than nothing. It shows that you're a go-getter--that you're out there working hard, doing whatever it takes to pay your bills," says career coach Deborah Brown-Volkman.

Network in your target industry
Just because you spend a few hours a day creating latte art at a coffee shop doesn't mean you should stop networking in your desired industry. Continue (or start) to attend industry events and workshops in your target field, and don't neglect potential connections at your transition job.

"One of the big assumptions that people make is that our network has to be in our target industry," says DeCrescenzo. "But your network can be the customers or clients that you interact with in a transition job, that help you make your next move. It's all about networking right now."

Learn a new industry
If you're looking for a position in a different industry, taking a lower-level job in that field will give you the opportunity to learn the business from the ground up, says Joe Watson, the author of "Where the Jobs Are Now: The Fastest Growing Industries and How to Break Into Them."

"It's great to get a transition job in a growth industry such as green energy or health care because it gives you an inside advantage. As the economy recovers, those fields will have exponential growth," says Watson.

Keri Coffman-Thiede took a transition job in customer service while she trained for a new career as a life coach. "My transition job gave me the time to go through coach training and begin my own business," she says.

Focus on transferable skills
Any type of transition job will provide you with transferable skills that will not only help you in future jobs, but also look great on your resume. Highlight skills that are required in many jobs and industries--things like communication skills and project management.

Denene Brox is a Kansas City-based freelance writer. She regularly covers career topics and trends. Visit her online at www.denenebrox.com.

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5 Ways You Bug Your Boss--and How to Stop

Break these bad habits and boost your career

by Susan Johnston, PayScale.com

Even if you get your work done and generally get along with your coworkers, you may have habits that bug your boss. While these quirks may not necessarily get you fired, they can certainly keep you from climbing the corporate ladder.

Here are tips on beating behaviors that bug your boss:

1. Showing up late
According to LaRhonda Edwards, a human resources manager with thirteen years of experience, tardiness is one of the biggest concerns for managers. "If the normal work day starts at 8 o'clock, then the expectation is that you're in the office ready to start your day," she explains. Her advice to the chronically late? "Plan ahead," she urges. "If you live 50 minutes away, you don't leave 50 minutes early. Tag on extra time and anticipate road blocks." Some people even set their clocks a few minutes early to ensure that they're on time.

2. Choosing the wrong mode of communication
Different bosses prefer different modes of communication. Lindsey Pollak, a workplace expert and the author of "Getting from College to Career," says that if you text a boss who prefers in-person meetings, "either your information won't get across or you'll irritate him or her." Fortunately, there's a simple fix: ask your boss how and when to send updates. If you're too shy to ask outright, Pollak suggests observing how your boss communicates with you. "If you have a boss who communicates once a day by email, that's the boss's preferred frequency and method of communication," explains Pollak.

3. Keeping a messy work area
A cluttered, messy work space can give your boss the impression that you're lazy or disorganized, so try to keep your desk neat. "Never put more on your desk than you're going to work on for the day," recommends Edwards. "At the end of the day, make sure you set up for the next day. I may be working on five things at once, but at the end of the day, they're gone, and I set up for the next day."

4. Asking questions you could easily answer on your own
Most managers would rather you ask a question than make a mistake, but many questions can be answered on your own. "Is this something you could ask a colleague?" asks Pollak, adding, "The Internet is so vast that a lot of information you can get yourself." If you must approach your boss with a question or issue, then Pollak recommends brainstorming beforehand. "Rather than saying, 'This client is terrible. What should I do?' think about potential solutions," she says.

5. Forgetting to turn off your cell phone for a meeting
Cell phones are ubiquitous in the workplace these days, but it's still disruptive and disrespectful when they go off during a meeting. Edwards says that you should "put your cell phone on vibrate, or leave it in your office, so it's not a distraction." Plus, that way, you won't be tempted to text!

Boston-based freelance writer Susan Johnston has covered career and business topics for The Boston Globe, Hispanic Executive Quarterly, WomenEntrepreneur.com, and other publications.

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Real Job-Interview Bombs

by Maria Hanson, LiveCareer

For job seekers, landing an interview is a dream come true. But unfortunately, the actual interview can quickly go from dream to nightmare.

"I've heard stories of people being interviewed for the wrong job, interviewers interviewing the wrong candidate and grilling them about the wrong resume--you name it, it has happened," says Ellen Reeves, the author of "Can I Wear My Nose Ring to the Interview?"

You think you've had a bad job interview or two? How do they compare to these bombs from both sides of the interview desk?

Naptime happens
"While I was in the middle of explaining my previous job duties, I realized that the man who was interviewing me had fallen asleep. I spoke loudly and tried coughing, but he was out cold, snoring. Since it was a one-man business, I just wrote him a quick note and left. I never heard back.--Cathy Ng, bookkeeper

Oh, my Lord
"I once had a candidate tell me the prophet of Jesus, who lived in his closet, told him to apply for the job I interviewed him for."--Amanda Schnaub, hiring for a photocopy assistant.

The attorney audition
During an interview at a law firm, the interviewer discovered that law student Jerry Levine had sung a cappella in college. "All of a sudden, he puts down my resume and asks if I know anything from 'Annie,' his daughter's favorite musical. When I said yes, he said, 'If you're interested in continuing this interview, you're going to sing "Tomorrow" to her on the phone right now.' I must have been off-key because I never heard from that firm again."

Don't sweat it
At an interview for a job with a defense contractor, Internet marketing specialist Tom Shivers was faced with a difficult interviewer who stared at him silently after he answered each question. "I was wearing a suit and tie and had just come in from 90 degree heat outdoors. I began to sweat. The interviewer continued to stare--and watch large beads of sweat roll down my face."

Phone interference
Paul Bailo, the author of "The Official Phone Interview Handbook," has fielded more than his share of phone-interview fails:

"One woman placed me on hold for 20 minutes and finally returned, saying she had to let the dogs out."

"A client had SpongeBob SquarePants blasting in the background during the whole interview."

"A former CEO from a utility company conducted his interview from the men's room. The whole time, there was a ton of bathroom noise, water running, toilet flushing...."

The old bait and switchboard
Years ago Rochelle Peachey, who now runs a U.K.-U.S. dating site called I Love Your Accent, interviewed for a job as a temporary telephone operator. "I knew I couldn't work the switchboard, but my friend told me to bluff it because they would like me and train me. I spoke knowledgably--until the interviewer put me in a room with the dreaded switchboard to test me. The lights were flashing; I panicked and climbed out of the second-floor window."

Walk much?
"I had an interview with a corporate headhunter and was extremely nervous. I must have crossed my legs extremely tightly, for a long time, because when the interview ended and I got up to shake hands, I nearly fell to the floor because of my rubber leg. I started to laugh nervously, then hysterically, as I pounded my leg and limped out the door."--Paula Hubbs Cohen, freelance writer

Overcaffeinated
Sue Michaels, now the marketing manager for Sierra College, was offered a cup of coffee before her interview. When she sat down to interview, she went to set the coffee down. The coffee immediately spilled all over the important papers of interviewer.

When interviewers attack
Lawyer Jane Jones (not her real name) was being courted to work at a law firm. Everything was going perfectly until her interview with a partner in the firm. He began attacking her verbally because she was slightly older than other law-school grads and not from the area. "He yelled, 'What did you do with your life?! You wasted it! You'll never be let into the local culture!'"

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7 Top-Grossing Career Paths

by Clare Kaufman, FindtheRightSchool.com

The highest-paid careers might not earn you the most money--when you take into account the cost of education. A true top-grossing career is one that promises a high return on a comparatively low tuition investment. The following top-grossing careers offer the most direct route from a classroom to earning potentials of $100,000 and up.

With these kinds of numbers, it shouldn't take long for your degree to pay for itself--and then some.

1. Pharmaceutical or medical sales representative
With a generous commission structure and a top-selling product, you could be well on your way to six figures straight out of college. Pharmaceutical and medical-equipment sales jobs are among the top-grossing sales positions. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), technical and scientific sales reps reported 2009 average earnings of $81,370, with the upper 25 percent earning over $100,000.

An associate's degree with courses in biology, engineering, electronics, and business offers basic preparation for a career as a scientific sales representative. For the best opportunities, invest four years in a bachelor's degree program.

2. Investment banker
Traditionally, college graduates in search of a quick payday headed into banking. The crisis on Wall Street may have tempered these expectations somewhat, but investment banking continues to offer entry-level analysts the opportunity to earn six-figure salaries right out of the gates. The average starting salary nationwide is $56,534, but top Wall Street players still start some associates out at $100,000. The national average for all securities and financial-services sales agents, which includes investment bankers, was $91,390 in 2009.

A bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, or economics offers the best preparation for an career in investment banking. Eventually, you could upgrade your education with an MBA for more opportunities and earning power.

3. Marketing manager
Marketing managers help businesses turn products into revenue. This business alchemy requires a blend of communication with customers, market research, product development, and strategic pricing. Marketing managers earned an average salary of $120,070 in 2009.

A four-year bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or economics is the ticket to a marketing career. To accelerate your advancement, invest in an MBA degree.

4. IT manager
Information technology serves as the nerve center of business in the information economy, empowering workers to transmit, analyze, and store information. An IT manager coordinates the strategic implementation of technology--networks, computer systems, and databases--that makes high-level data management possible. As a reflection of the vital role they play in an organization, their average annual compensation stood at an impressive $120,640 in 2009.

A bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or management information systems is the minimum requirement for a management-level job in IT.

5. Lawyer
Lawyers serve as advocates and advisors to people seeking justice in the criminal or civil courts. They prepare and argue cases before judges and juries, create contracts and other legal documents, and represent their clients in negotiations. Lawyers earned an average salary of $129,020 in 2009.

A bachelor's degree and a three-year professional Juris Doctor degree qualify you for a career as a lawyer. While this intensive schooling can stretch your finances, high-paying corporate employers offer enough starting pay to recoup your investment, and some public service employers offer student-debt forgiveness programs.

6. Engineer
Engineering holds the distinction as the highest-paying occupation for new college graduates. Armed with just a bachelor's degree, engineers in high-demand specialties can earn impressive salaries right out of college. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), petroleum engineers earned a starting salary of $83,121 in 2009. The 2009 national average salary for petroleum engineers was $119,960.

Petroleum engineers need a four-year bachelor's degree in engineering in order to qualify for a position in oil- and gas-well production and design.

7. Airline pilot
Airline pilots operate the highly sophisticated technology on board today's passenger and commercial aircraft. In recognition of their skill and elite training, some full-time pilots with the larger airlines earn generous salaries; the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a 2009 national average of $117,060.

Traditionally, airline pilots qualified for their first job after completing a military or civilian flight training program. Today, most employers require a college degree. A bachelor's degree in aeronautical engineering offers the most comprehensive view of advanced flight technology, but the most common qualification for pilots is a two-year associate's degree.

The bottom line
While no educational program can guarantee a salary, these seven paths can offer big returns on your educational investment. In some cases, a four-year stint in college puts you in line for six-figure earning power and more.

Dr. Clare Kaufman is a freelance writer who covers business and education topics.

Source: Yearly salary figures are from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Becoming A Flight Attendant

Written by Gen Wright Jun 07, 2009 www.jobsarticle.com

The job as a flight attendant may be a dream job for some. If you are looking to become a fully qualified flight attendant, perhaps it's a good idea to start with some preparations. Here is more information on how to become a flight attendant.

Knowing the job and understanding responsibilities.

Like all jobs, there are challenges for flight attendants. Many job applicants simply focus on the fun aspects of the job - the opportunity to travel, and huge salaries. They forget that just like any other job, there are responsibilities to be fulfilled. So what are the responsibilities of a flight attendant.

The first thing that you should understand, is that although the job appears glamorous upfront, it's actually a serving job. Do a reality check. Do you really like to serve people? Is smiling a natural thing for you to do? What makes you want to become a flight attendant?

Answering these important questions will help you understand yourself better, and at the same time, also help you to prepare for the Interview. The Interview is where most people get hung up. But before we even go there, you have to be shortlisted as an interview candidate first.

Applying for the job as a flight attendant.

When you send in your application, your resume and CV is actually your marketing tool. You are there to market yourself. The function of the resume is to convince whoever is reading the resume to shortlist you for the job. Therefore, in every aspect, it should send out the right messages. For example, the photograph that is attached to your resume is very important. If possible, grab a makeover package, and take some really professional photographs. Send your best photograph in.

Also, first impression counts. Flight attendants are supposed to be sensitive about other people's needs. So your resume should reflect your sensitivity as well. Check for mistakes. The last thing you want is the interviewer to think that you are a careless person!

Preparing for the interview.

There are tons of self help books available in the market on this subject - preparing for interviews. You can browse through some of these materials if you like. But the most important thing is to be honest with yourself. Prepare for the interview by running through some of the toughest questions in your head. The toughest question is perhaps, "Why do you want this job?" If you can't answer that to your own satisfaction, you may very well waver during the interview. Make up your mind about what you want. That way, during the interview, you will sound confident no matter what happens.

And it's every employer's dream to hire confident people. When you sound confident, you have a much greater chance of being selected for training.

And one last thing - be humble during the interview. It's alright to remind the interviewers of your past accomplishments, but it's how you say it that matters. You want to come across as someone who is teachable.

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