Rejected worker stakes internet claim

I always thought if I worked hard, I'd be employable. Back when I was twenty, it never occurred to me that by age 47 the world would consider me washed up. But it did. The work-a-holic hours and the "valuable" experience didn't ensure me a place in the workforce. Unemployed for six months, I finally decided to just give myself the lofty title "Internet Mogul." At this point, that's a complete fantasy; I'm not even remotely qualified to call myself that, but it sure sounds nice. Much better than "workplace-reject-beggar." Besides, I have faith in myself even if no one else seems to. So I cleaned the softball-sized dust bunny from my computer and typed "how to make money on the Internet" into Google. Holy Crap. A mountain of information was now at my fingertips. Too bad most of it wasn't worth the electricity it sucked up. But a Mogul (with a capital M!) doesn't give up. So I plodded through, sorting the scams from the hype from the just plain crazy. Somehow or another, I have to make this work. The dog's hungry...and so am I. The definition of "being hungry" changes with age. We're born, and it means, "give me milk so I can survive." We reach adolescence and it means, "bring me a hot dog…and lots of friends, status, dates, cool clothes, a hot car…" We enter the job market and being hungry translates into, "bring me challenges and riches, excitement way beyond the need for mere nourishment. Challenge my creative spirit, reward me with expensive toys, giving me tangible proof so I can flaunt my talents on the world stage." Geez, it's embarrassing to admit, but after my "distinguished" career, (translation: twenty-five years as a cog in the wage-slave wheel) the phrase reverts back to just the basics. I'm hungry to fill the cupboard with food so I can survive. I'm not worried about satisfying a creative drive and I don't require riches, just enough to keep a sturdy roof over my head. The same basic needs my dog has. Luckily for her, she's clueless that the piece of lunch meat I'm sharing is getting harder and harder to replenish. It's now been nearly a year without a paycheck. Survival in the economic world. Remember the TV commercial for the large financial institution that praised the American spirit by claiming, "most people want to succeed, not just survive." True, true. But how exactly do you define success? Unfortunately, reality forces many hardworking people into being grateful for mere survival and realizing that to survive IS to succeed.

Interviewing skills a key to anyone s future

So when was the last time you interviewed? How did it go for you? My guess is that it went poorly for you and that is no slam on you personally its just that most people fear interviews and lose a lot of jobs as a result. I read something like 85% of people in the work force right now had to go through 5-6 interviews before they landed the job that they are in right now. Now there may be multiple reasons for this figure but let me tell you the overwhelming majority of people, if they knew the secrets of successful interviewing skills would land the job they want every time. Instead of getting turned down, they would be turning down job offers. So isn't it just a personality thing? Well yes and no. Personality certainly goes a long way in carrying a conversation and presenting yourself in a good light, but very few people have this endearing personality. There are a lot more people who land jobs than people with gregarious personalities--and that is because they now how to interview. Yes, interviewing skills can definitely be and should be learned. So how do people learn? Well a lot of people have learned interviewing skills through trial and error. The more you do something the better you get at it (usually!). But who wants to learn like this...I mean there are few things that are more painful than getting a rejection letter. Also how fun are interviews in general? Basically most people want to avoid them entirely! Then, wouldn't it be great if you could learn what makes a successful interview from the eyes of the potential employer? Wouldn't it be nice to go into an interview with the mindset that you are evaluating them and not the other way around? Another important thing to remember is that this goes much deeper than learning interviewing skills or tricks. In fact the training that makes you good at interviewing, makes you successful in lifemunication for instance is a fundamental part of success whether it be social confidence, or ability to manage, or network...and on and on. Learning (and I 100% guarantee that you can learn this stuff) interviewing skills is profitable for anyone from the fresh graduate to the seasoned business man. It is also great for you life outside of work including parenting, dating, marriage--you name it! So don't wait any longer to get this valuable part of your success under your control!

Mystery and shopping

Mystery and Shopping all began in the early 1900’s. This method of market research was used to test or check the honesty of employers. No ordeal at all. The pay and assignments were no problem for the secret shoppers. The pay for secret shoppers depends on the shop and the money for mystery and shopping ranges any where from $15.00 to $175.00 and plus more. This will depend on the company or business and the type of secret or mystery shopper’s job/s assignment/s, – ‘ANYWHERE!’ And ‘Free’ goods, merchandise, bonuses, coupons, and gift certificates go along with the shop. You are also reimbursed as well, with some mystery and shopping jobs. What are some of the advantages? No boss, the number of companies are increasing, set your own hours, no certification required, accept as many shop jobs as you like, work when you want, use your Laptop or PC from home, home office, mobile as you are traveling, and you can submit the report from anywhere. The shop assignment reports, ASAP it after finishing from your vehicle must meet the deadline. The Mystery and Shopping assignments are with different types and kinds of businesses such as - amusement parks, merchandiser, supermarkets, hair salons, quick lube an oil shop, retail shops and stores, restaurants - many, banks, hotels, automobile dealerships, focus groups - for specifics, theaters, and even assignments to evaluate movie trailers and the latest movies or videos. There are varies names for Mystery Shoppers – Secret Shoppers such as: Performance Audits, Spotters, Merchandiser, Telephone Checks, Employee Evaluations, Virtual Customers, Mystery Customer, and Secret Shopper. Important key factor! Look your best as a Secret Shopper when on assignment. The mystery and shopping work is done in person, even though the information concerning the shop can be submitted via your computer. The quickest way for businesses to receive your ‘True’ feedback and to meet their deadline. The equipment! To be very successful as a secret shopper is very minimal. To name some and this will vary as the business you are secretly shopping for will let you know in advance. So, to name several tools: Telephone and/or cell phone would be excellent choice. And with a telephone - one that has an answer machine or say, voice mail for messagesputer, tape recorder, camera and a video camera. The logic behind the shopper tools or equipment is to be able to keep a record of the mystery shopper’s honest results or experience. The businesses may need the recording/s. In addition, recall will not need to be done. All is recorded or taped so you have when you fill in the report for the assignment/s. Is this easy? So, you as the secret shopper for mystery and shopping job/s assignment/s can log it as the company or businesses request it per their factual and honest feedback and/or opinion/s from you as a shopper. You have to in others words, be able to recall the information that they need - companies or businesses you secret shop for. Here is a very important question that we are asked. Do I have to keep the mystery and shopping or shop a secret and when I perform the shop? Yes, as a ‘secret shopper’ you ‘NEVER’ reveal it during the shop; to tell or telegraph at all. Also, very very important the shop is to be KEEP ‘CONFIDENTIAL’ and (Information) as well, a second biggie. This incredible information can have you working and receiving offers to "work" as a mystery shopper in less then 24 hours. If you are a stay at home mother, college student, retired, looking for extra income, 2nd job, part time, or full time job, or ‘ANYONE’ who can't, or doesn't want to, fit a "real job" into their schedule, I urge you to check it out right now. About Us: A101Shoppers is certified professional & verified site dedicated to ‘Mystery Secret Shopping’ throughout The USA, Canada, Internationally, & Locally. With offers to ‘WORK’, Working in ‘LESS’ than 24 Hrs, Latest Updates, Information, Links, and SO Much MORE. Please VISIT> a101shoppers . Printing is 'FREE' with link to our site. copyrights 2006 a101shoppers all rights reserved .

What are the differences between telecommute resumes and standard resumes

Jobseekers often ask me what the difference is between a "standard" resume and a telecommute resume. So I have compiled this short article to explain those differences. 1. Telecommute resumes have to stand out. Recruiters and hiring mangers are flooded with resumes when they post a telecommute job. I spoke to a recruiter that stated he gets between 750 and 1,000 resumes, each day, every time he posts a project. It starts to taper off a little after the third day. So after just three days, he could easily have more than 2,000 resumes to sort through. Because of this, you absolutely have to have a resume that stands apart from the crowd. I don’t mean that you should add all kinds of clipart and colorful graphics - so don’t go crazy. You should take time to make sure your information is presented in an easy to read and eye-pleasing format. You will need to emphasize your skills, particularly your ability to work independently, and your time management skills. 2. Telecommute resumes are highly scrutinized. You are competing with people all over the country instead of just local applicants. The telecommuting employer has the "cream of the crop" to choose from. They are going to analyze and make judgments on what they find in your resume. You have to pay extra attention to spelling and grammar errors. Make sure you aren’t using the word, "I" anywhere on your resume. Pay attention to where you place commas, and remember to end your sentences with a period. Don’t rely on MS Word to teach you proper grammar, those little green lines look intimidating, but you can make them go away (see below). Instead, refer to a manual such as the Gregg Reference Manual or some online manual. 3. Telecommute resumes have to take the place of you. The hiring manager is not going to be able to meet you. They may call you for a phone interview, but they will make most of their hiring decision based on your resume alone. You want to make sure to cover everything you think is applicable, and leave off information that isn’t. Read over your resume and think about what impression you will make. In addition, if you have taken any online certification tests, (offered at Brainbench) be sure to add that information. If you belong to professional associations, (like the International Virtual Assistants Association) be sure to note that on your resume. Going the extra mile might make the difference between a regretful e-mail, and "you’re hired." ---------- How to make those green squiggly lines go away: In Word 2002, go to the "Tools" menu and scroll down to "Options." When you click on "Options" a new window will open up that has several tabs to choose from. Select the "Spelling and Grammar." Look for the check box that says, "hide grammatical errors in this document." Check the box and hit the "OK" button. Voila! All of the little misleading lines have vanished.

The functional consultant

A map is not functional until you know where you are on it. Consultants that objectively view their current reality always find a way to reduce confusion and misalignment. Agreement with yourself and your clients about what is true right now---in your company, in your project, in your life---is critical for making clear headway. Get a Grip There's an old saying: "what you resist, you're stuck with." I've noticed this is particularly true with creative consultants and their work. If you're not clear what your current job really is and you've skipped doing a complete and thorough inventory, you're going to have a hard time making things happen for your client. "Real generosity toward the future consists in giving all to what is presen". - Albert Camus What is your job, right now! What is the main priority today? It is seldom as obvious as you might think. You can best answer that one question by answering these six: 1) What are your current tasks? These may be physical actions you need to take right now about your commitments and responsibilities: phone calls, e-mails, converstations, errands, brainstorming ideas, and so on. Typically a busy consultant can have as much as one or two hundred of these to do. 2) What are your current projects? These are the outcomes you have agreed with yourself to achieve, remeber you are an independent professional and must keep your word to yourself. There's no one setting your agenda, in fact you are being paid to set it. Now, which of these outcomes requires more than one action to complete. Most consultants have between thirty and one hundred of these. 3) What, exactly, are your current areas of responsibility? Most consultants have ten or fifteen, like staff development, asset management, planning oversight, customer service, etc. But you're NOT running, nor are you responsible for the WHOLE company. Leave that to the owner or CEO. 4) How are your consulting responsibilities and your personal affairs going to be changing over the next year? I've found that the truly effective, high dollar consultants I've known and worked with, have taken the time to mesh their work with their lives. You are a one person conglomerate, but also, a living-breathing human being that has 'outside' considerations for a well-rounded life. If you don't consider consulting an extentsion of a real life, a flesh and blood existence, but rather, something altogether seperate, placed in a box called: 'consulting work', then you'll fail most of the time and be very unhappy nearly all of the time. 5) How is this life I lead going to change over the next five years. This is the big picture question, the vision of how things should be, not necessarily how they will be, into the near future. Why is this important? Because, in the quest for the answer to our question above, namely, what is your job right now, we can get a nearly crystal clear answer when we extend our vision into a larger field. By this I mean, you can see if your current job selection is aiding you in your long-term visionary goal. "It takes about ten years to get used to how old you are". -- Unknown If you ocmplete a thorough inventory of the ocmmitments, issues, and projects that currently exist in your ocnsultancy and life on earth, espeically in these six areas, you will have a good definition of your work. This isn't easy stuff, I know. I've spent over fifteen hours just identifying my work on two mundane levels: current actions and projects. But wihtout doing these things I don't feel prepared, nor am I prepared to have conversation with my clients. It's all very useful work, however, should I need to re-calibrate my job description or deal with needed changes along the way. So many people have just a vague desription or 'feeling' about what they want to do or be in the future. But without a reality based reference point of where they are, right now, they are like the Flying Dutchman, doomed to drift. So, know where you are on the map, so you can determine if you need to turn right or left. "Discipline does not mean suppression and control, nor is it adjustment to a pattern or ideology. It maeans the mind sees "what is" and learns from "what is". -- J. Krishnamurti