Whether you've been downsized, are looking for a career change or are just starting out, your resume speaks volumes about you. If your resume doesn't make it past the first cut, you're doomed; no matter how qualified you are. Below are ten common mistakes to avoid when putting your resume together. Remember, you only get one chance to make a good first impression. 1. Multiple pages - You need to be concise. Keep it to one page and one page only....more
Approximately 1 billion units of computer equipment will become potential scrap by 2010 according to the International Association of Electronics Recyclers. Is now the time for your company to decide how to deal with outdated computer equipment that is currently stockpiled in empty offices and closets? Outsourcing this responsibility to an expert can simplify the process and ensure safe disposal of the equipment. However, an ill-conceived asset...more
The value of a proper headline when dealing with a project (or anything else for that matter) cannot be stressed enough... Yep! I'm talking of the headline of your email correspondence here... It only makes the day for a project manager so much more comfortable (not to mention easier), when he/she has to find something in a hurry... And, usually... What else... normally...is a project other than... "In A Hurry..."So, if you'd just give me an appropriate headline, I'm very apt to forgive everything else, and especially typos;-) - slang or whatever have you. The need for understandable language however... Still though, just my 2 cents... Whenever I got e-mails of character "more or less garbled", I'd call back to make sure the importance of such a post... And, if nothing else, make the person understand the value of an appropriate - to the CASE headline! ALSO:Whenever I had to send people e-mails myself, I'd ALWAYS follow-up through a personal visit (in person) or follow up the e-mail by a phone call... ( That is, if the message was of particular imporance or of any urgency of nature, of course. Sometimes both... - when extremely important as to avoid EVERY possibility of a...more
Why should you care about my viewpoints?Good question - you don't know me - but obviously - You're confused and maybe even a bit fed up by your new assignment and it's lack of clarity...Typical problem!My specialty:Getting what I call "sorry ass - stranded in the ditch - projects up'n running FAST!And by fast, I mean just that...Fast, or instant -...more
In the past, filing bankruptcy was like having a Scarlet Letter on your chest. Bankruptcy made people outcasts and pariahs. It was as if a contagious disease struck, and no one wanted to be near you for fear of infection.Today, bankruptcy doesn't quite have the stigma it used to. Many of the world's most successful people have filed for bankruptcy....more
Much has been written about changing organizational culture. It's an exciting topic because of the enormous potential benefits derived from changing an organization's culture. While exciting because of its enormous potential, attempting to change organizational culture can lead to enormous frustration.It is important to understand how deeply the roots of organizational culture go. Organizational culture is rooted in the shared tacit assumptions of the organization. These tacit beliefs drive behavior throughout the organization.Edgar Schein believes organizational culture provides members of the organization "stability, consistency, and meaning." The change agent who threatens those three things will surely meet strong resistance.Schreyoegg, Oechsler, and Waechter (three German researchers) believe organizational culture provides members with a worldview: how to perceive, how to conceptualize, and how to make decisions.In my book, "Strategic Organizational Change," I offered six reasons for organizational culture's stubborn resistance to change:1. it is implicit rather than explicit2. it is woven into everyday practice3. it leads to uniform thinking and behavior4. it is historically...more
Your current financial situation is a direct reflection of your inner relationship with Money making and management. Author of Financial Alchemy, Morgana Rae says "If you don't like your finances, something needs to change in your relationship". This...more
Christian business opportunities can literally transform your life. You'll be able to balance your personal and professional responsibilities, increase your sense of financial security, and integrate your Christian beliefs into your workday.With a...more
There is a struggle for power and everybody is involved. Everybody is doing everything in his power, at times even over set limits, to extend what he currently have.Why?It is commonly believed that we can only enjoy things that we control. Because of...more
Will people pay real dollars for virtual money to help their virtual characters buy in-game goods?One gamer, who goes by the screen name Haylo, said he spent $10 to $20 real dollars a month on in-game platinum(all nonexistent, of course) to buy...more
One of the biggest mistakes that I see small business owners make is to spend their money (or time) on marketing or advertising, not get the results they want and then conclude that marketing doesn't work. Or they keep on spending their money and...more
In Virginia, Isle of Wight, York and Surry counties all share some unique characteristics. Each one of these counties represents a different piece of early American history and continues to grow as a part of our nation's future. They also share the...more