Cecile Peterkin - Articles

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Are You Sabotaging Your Job Search?
Unfortunately, there are a number of things that most people do while they are in the midst of a job search that sabotage themselves. When you understand what to do and what not to do, you'll ultimately land the job that you've always wanted to have. Read
By: Cecile Peterkin | 16/06/2008 | Careers
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How to Use Personal Branding for a Competitive Edge
Personal branding is something that has been done by a number of well known people. Personal branding is something that will give you a competitive edge during your job search because it will help you to appear confident and strong. Read
By: Cecile Peterkin | 16/06/2008 | Careers
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How to Access the Hidden Market in Your Job Search
Imagine that there were a store where the items you needed were always in stock and there were rarely, if ever, long lines. Now consider the way that the same analogy applies to your job search. The hidden market is where many of the jobs that are going to be ideal for you are. Read
By: Cecile Peterkin | 12/06/2008 | Careers
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Business Leadership - What it Takes to Differentiate Yourself in the 21st Century
What can you do to incorporate the principles of leadership into your life so that you will be able to rise to the top in your organization or your career field? Business leadership is not about any single quality so much as it is about a number of qualities that come together to create something much stronger than any of those qualities alone. Read
By: Cecile Peterkin | 12/06/2008 | Coaching
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Master Your Next Salary Negotiation
Starting a new job or position is the best time to get the salary or compensation package you want. After you are hired it becomes a bit more difficult to make up your salary. You must prepare for your job interview including salary negotiation in the same manner you prepare your resume, cover letter, etc. Read
By: Cecile Peterkin | 28/12/2007 | Careers
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How to Negotiate a Flexible Work Schedule
Trying to keep a work-life balance is one of the major issues my clients struggle with at this time of the year. Very few people want to work 24/7, yet technology has created tremendous pressure on working adults. Seize this moment to discuss and negotiate a flexible work schedule with your boss. Read
By: Cecile Peterkin | 08/11/2007 | Careers
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Teaching Values to your Kids
Teaching values to your children is an important part of being a parent. Values make our society safe and workable, and instilling them in our kids is the most significant and effective thing we can do for their happiness. Read
By: Cecile Peterkin | 21/06/2007 | Motivational
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Finding a New Job
The new realities of securing employment in today's changing world require a new belief. Finding a new job is not always easy, whether you are an executive or just starting out in your career. Designing and planning your career, and taking a proactive, self-directed approach is the success formula. Read
By: Cecile Peterkin | 08/05/2007 | Careers
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Use a Mentor for Your Career Success
Mentoring is a relationship that is established with someone who is an expert in their field. The mentor is usually older and more experienced than the mentee. The mentor shares their experiences, and the lessons they have learned. But the relationship benefits both the mentor and the mentee. Read
By: Cecile Peterkin | 05/04/2007 | Careers
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Your Career in 2007...Get a Fresh Start
Have you thought about your career goals for 2007 What worked to years ago in planning and managing your career will not work for your career development in the 21st Century. Managing your career in the 21st Century requires preparation, career goal planning and career guidance and ensuring that your time is directed meaningfully. Read
By: Cecile Peterkin | 15/12/2006 | Careers