In my last article I talked about how to compile a list of possible keywords. Eventually you will have to narrow down your list and select the best keywords to focus on.
One of the most important – and often overlooked – aspects of a keyword is its search volume. That is: how many people search [...]
Every week I check dozens of “career” blogs and other online publications, looking for things that will help you find a job, get promoted, develop your skills, and keep everything in perspective and balance. Here’s the pick of the lot for this week. I’m pointing you to items about climbing aboard a sinking ship, using [...]
Want the secret to big success? Take some advice from Linda Alvarado’s mother.
Linda is the owner of Alvarado Construction. Today, the company is a large commercial general contractor, construction manager, and development company with offices in four states.
Linda built her company by following her mother’s advice. Her mother said, “Start small but think big.”
When Linda [...]
Every week I check dozens of “career” blogs and other online publications, looking for things that will help you find a job, get promoted, develop your skills, and keep everything in perspective and balance. Here’s the pick of the lot for this week. I’m pointing you to items about staying positive, the post-interview, job hunting [...]
Personal Development
Matthew Paulson presents Why You Should Refuse to Participate in the Recession posted at Fine-Tuned Finances
Peter presents Be Mass Media Free posted at we overstep saying, “Improve your awareness and mental health. Stop addiction to news, television shows and any low level mass media. Be mass media free and turn your time into something productive. ”
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These are uncertain times. Kenny is losing weight.
Whenever the economy starts wreaking havoc on his world, Kenny starts losing weight. It’s not because he’s worried and can’t eat. It’s one of his ways to take control.
The odds are that you can’t do anything about the economy. Your company and industry will go their way without [...]
Every week I check dozens of “career” blogs and other online publications, looking for things that will help you find a job, get promoted, develop your skills, and keep everything in perspective and balance. Here’s the pick of the lot for this week. I’m pointing you to items about finding the ideal mentor, how to [...]
The other day I read an article in the New York Times with the fascinating title: “Dieting? Put Your Money Where Your Fat Is.” It’s about “diet bets.” A diet bet is an arrangement “in which those seeking to lose pounds give themselves a new incentive: money. If they don’t lose more weight than the [...]
Every week I check dozens of “career” blogs and other online publications, looking for things that will help you find a job, get promoted, develop your skills, and keep everything in perspective and balance. Here’s the pick of the lot for this week. I’m pointing you to items about how to find ways learn more [...]
Mark Twain was right: “History does not repeat. But it does rhyme.”
That means this recession will be a lot like past recessions. That means you can learn from history while you adapt to the unique features of this recession.
Expect the environment to become even more competitive than it is right now. There will be more [...]