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Career Assessment: Meeting Life’s Challenges – 6 Transitional Times to Choose a Life Coach

May 14th, 2012

By Doug Hartwick

The road of life is filled with transitional twists and turns that can show up at any time. Although we would like to believe that we can outmaneuver or tackle any challenge or change that life throws at us, the truth is that there are times when we need a navigator; someone to help us map out a proper course then motivate and inspire us to get to where we really want to go. Although well-meaning friends and family members may offer us support during difficult times, their efforts and advice may actually make things worse. This is where a life coach comes in; an unbiased, positive and supportive professional; someone who can help us see our way clear to the new path ahead. Being that we all must face life-changing trials in our lives, here’s a look at 6 transitional times to enlist the aid of a life coach.

Changing jobs or Careers:  As we seek to find our place in the work force, job and career changes are almost inevitable. But dealing with sudden unemployment, or the realization that » Read more: Career Assessment: Meeting Life’s Challenges – 6 Transitional Times to Choose a Life Coach

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Career Transition: Starting a Business During a Recession

May 11th, 2012

 Good or Bad Decision

By Elena Price

Is an economic recession a good time to start your own business?

An economic recession is a very uncertain and nerve-wracking time. Many small businesses are closing their doors, everyone is worried about their savings and their portfolio and many people are cutting back their spending. The stress of not having control over financial matters starts to permeate the culture and affect the behavior of everyone. » Read more: Career Transition: Starting a Business During a Recession

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Interviews: Top 5 Interview Techniques

May 10th, 2012

Interviews can be nerve racking at best and absolutely terrifying at worst and you can often end up feeling like a rabbit caught in the headlights. 

But it doesn't have to be like that if you learn the top five interview techniques that have helped thousands of people win their dream job.

Tip one

If you want to feel confident about the interview you're about to take, you need to know what to expect. They'll ask you about yourself, they'll ask you to tell explain how you've demonstrated your skills in your current position and they'll ask you what you know about their company.

Prepare what you would say if asked these questions, try to come up with situations where you've used your skills in lots of ways. Find out everything you can about the company and come up with a question to ask about the company too. It's a good idea to » Read more: Interviews: Top 5 Interview Techniques

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