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Q: My wife joined a mentor program that was suggested to her by a very senior company official. The same official recommended a mentor who is only one level above her while everyone else has a mentor three levels higher. She feels very slighted and is not sure what to say -- or if she should say anything at all. I know in this current uneasy environment workers probably don't want any added responsibilities, which would make it difficult to find quality mentors.

"[I]f you are asked "how has your teaching changed over the years" or "how has your management of people changed over the years" or "how has your interaction with clients changed over the years" the wrong answer is "it hasn't.""

I do. I worked in my family business-a funeral home. From the time I was five, my parents found ways for me to "help out." My first responsibility was to collect broken flowers from funeral sprays so my mother could easily vacuum. It might sound morbid-but it was a way for my parents to spend time with me, instead of dropping me off with a baby sitter. And I learned some invaluable lessons about work ethic along the way.

Did you know you should have strong action verbs strategically placed throughout your resume? Well, now you do! Most importantly, you want them at the beginning of the majority of your bullet points and accomplishment-based statements. Please do yourself -and every hiring manager out there-a favor; do not start your sentences with: Responsible for…Worked with…or any other opening that lacks power and punch.

My article in The Journal Report on Leadership-"Why Companies Aren't Getting the Employees They Need"-generated an avalanche of reader response. In that piece I argued that companies too often put the blame on our education system for their inability to find the skilled workers they need. Instead, I wrote, companies "need to drop the idea of finding perfect candidates and look for people who could do the job with a bit of training and practice."

Did you know the average recruiter spends about six seconds looking at a single resume? That means job seekers have six seconds to highlight their skills and expertise, making the format of a resume as important as the content. For that reason, Bryant & Stratton College Online announced a new session in its career information webinar series titled "What Type of Resume is Best for You?" The webinar will be held on Friday, January 10 from noon to 1 p.m. EST. During the "What Type of Resume is Best for You?" webinar, attendees will learn practical tips and advice to improve their resume. Some of the topics covered in the webinar will include: * The difference between chronological, functional, skills based and combination resumes * When to use each type of resume * How to take a resume from responsibility-focused to success-focused * Dos and Don'ts of resume writing The webinar will be led by Cindy Carpenter and Albanitza Mayoliz who handle recruiting at Verizon for the Call Center and Retail Sales Channel, respectively. To learn more and register for the webinar, please visit: http://online.bryantstratton.edu/webinar/

Eventbrite - Bryant & Stratton College Online presents Free Webinar: What Type of Resume is Best for You? - Friday, January 10, 2014 - Find event and ticket information.

Astrology can not only predict the possibility and timing of career problems; it can also suggest methods to avoid or reduce the problems. In career and business, time is money, and taking the advice of expert astrologers in planning the career and business and dealing with the specific problems early can save a lot of time and money, and give mental peace.

Coming home from a 7-8 hours of work that is stressful and tiring enough and after relaxing for a split second, there are the emails from clients who are waiting for an immediate response and so, work is eventually brought back home. There is a thin line between being true to your job and just plain working hard rather than working smart.

After meeting the play school opening requirements, the school has to meet its end consumer's requirements. The end consumer here are little children, who are always honest and blunt in their response.

More than a business, running a preschool involves the sense of responsibility. Many dynamic entrepreneurs are presently looking for the best preschool chain in India.

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