http://hiroseno.com/blog/careers001/ Careers, Jobs & Employment Information ja Copyright 2008 Sat, 05 May 2007 21:09:15 +0900 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.AbundanceCenter.com]]> http://hiroseno.com/blog/careers001/2007/05/using_journal_to_support_your.html http://hiroseno.com/blog/careers001/2007/05/using_journal_to_support_your.html careers Sat, 05 May 2007 21:09:15 +0900 www.franwatson.ca and sign up for her Free ezine]]> http://hiroseno.com/blog/careers001/2007/05/how_to_conduct_a_successful_jo.html http://hiroseno.com/blog/careers001/2007/05/how_to_conduct_a_successful_jo.html careers Sat, 05 May 2007 21:09:15 +0900 Here are tips to help you survive and thrive: ?Find a mentor ? either inside or outside the company. A mentor can offer advice, counsel and act as a sounding board. Getting objective, professional support is crucial. ?Take notice of who performs well in your company. Observe their use of language, tone of voice, confidence level, and preparedness. Learn from their behavior and emulate it. ?Don't complain, gossip or join in backstabbing conversations. Kvetching will get you nowhere. ?Learn to read the company's culture. How do people dress and speak? What is the company's mission statement? How is it reflected in the workplace and in the treatment of employees? For example, if you work for an environmentally-friendly company, don't brag about your SUV. ?Form Strategic Alliances. Make yourself valuable to those with power, knowledge or tenure. Go out of your way to offer assistance. When you need help, you'll have established a network of supporters. ?Think before you speak or act. One impulsive, off the cuff statement or act can significantly damage your career. Silence is golden, especially when you are angry, tired or at a company-sponsored social event. ?Proof your e-mails for typos and politically incorrect language. Every message you send is being judged. Make sure you don't "bury the lead" in your e-mails. Get to the point quickly and end with a call to action. ?Request second-party endorsements. If you've performed well in an assignment or project, asking the manager whom you've helped to pass along words of praise to your boss is a smart thing to do. If they are willing to put it in writing, better yet. ?Hone your sense of humor. This can be your ace in the hole! It will get you through trying times and people will seek out your company. Learning to effectively survive office politics is a skill that you perfect with trial and error. Anytime there are more than 2 people working together, you can experience tension and conflicting desires. You'll need a tool kit of survival techniques. Start practicing now! Dale Kurow, M.S., is an author and a career and executive coach in NYC. Dale works with clients across the U.S. and internationally, helping them to become better managers, figure out their next career moves and thrive despite office politics. Visit Dale's web site at http://www.dalekurow.com/newsletter to sign-up for her free monthly ezine "Career Essentials," chocked full of useful career tips and strategies you can use immediately.]]> http://hiroseno.com/blog/careers001/2007/05/surviving_office_politics.html http://hiroseno.com/blog/careers001/2007/05/surviving_office_politics.html careers Sat, 05 May 2007 21:09:15 +0900 www.franwatson.ca and sign up for her free e-zine.]]> http://hiroseno.com/blog/careers001/2007/05/assess_your_transferable_skill.html http://hiroseno.com/blog/careers001/2007/05/assess_your_transferable_skill.html careers Sat, 05 May 2007 21:09:15 +0900 www.franwatson.ca and sign up for her free E-zine Fran's Facts and Findings.]]> http://hiroseno.com/blog/careers001/2007/05/dress_for_success.html http://hiroseno.com/blog/careers001/2007/05/dress_for_success.html careers Sat, 05 May 2007 21:09:15 +0900 www.franwatson.ca where you can also sign up for her FREE ezine, "Fran's Facts and Findings".]]> http://hiroseno.com/blog/careers001/2007/05/the_5_ps_of_a_job_search.html http://hiroseno.com/blog/careers001/2007/05/the_5_ps_of_a_job_search.html careers Sat, 05 May 2007 21:09:15 +0900

Your ticket to an interview The resume serves as an introduction of your qualifications. Its sole purpose is to win an interview.

The agenda setter for the interview Interviewers will use your resume as a gauge for interview questions.

A reminder Once the interview is over, the hiring manager has their notes and your resume as a reminder of your qualifications. While you don't have control over what the interviewer decides to write in their notes, you do have control over what is written in your resume. For the most part, the resume may be your last word.

A solid first impression In most cases, the employer will only have your resume to evaluate your job performance. Your resume should position you as the best candidate for the job. An ineffective resume is?

• A Personal Document Your resume should stress what kind of work you are seeking, what you know, what you have demonstrated, and what immediate contribution you can contribute to the hiring organization. Your resume should not include your personal stats, such as height, weight, hair/eye color, etc. It should also not list your birth date, marital status or social security number.
• Easy to write If you have written your own resume or are attempting to write your own resume, you can attest to the fact that resumes are difficult to write. Recalling past achievements and presenting them in a compelling way can be tough. Also, if you aren't objective about your own achievements, this can skew how your career information is presented.
• A one-size fits all marketing tool In resume writing, there aren't any rules. I am sure you have read articles that your resume should only be one page, or that your resume should be in chronological format or it won't be read. The truth is that each job seeker has a different set of circumstances and ironclad rules do not exist in resume writing. It is important that you evaluate your situation and come to a conclusion that fits into your reality.
• A magic pill In order for your resume to be effective, you must know how to use it. Answering want ads or posting your resume on the Internet is not going to get you the results you desire. You have to be an active job searcher and use the resume as a catalyst for your job search - not as your only tool. Your resume must include the type of job you want, what you know, what you have done, and what you offer an employer.

About The Author Recognized as a career expert, Linda Matias brings a wealth of experience to the career services field. She has been sought out for her knowledge of the employment market, outplacement, job search strategies, interview preparation, and resume writing, quoted a number of times in The Wall Street Journal, New York Newsday, Newsweek, and HR-esource.com. She is President of CareerStrides and The National Resume Writers' Association. Visit her website at www.careerstrides.com or email her at careerstrides@bigfoot.com. © CareerStrides 2003]]> http://hiroseno.com/blog/careers001/2007/05/get_in_the_game_with_a_stellar.html http://hiroseno.com/blog/careers001/2007/05/get_in_the_game_with_a_stellar.html careers Sat, 05 May 2007 21:09:15 +0900 www.careerstrides.com or email her at careerstrides@bigfoot.com]]> http://hiroseno.com/blog/careers001/2007/05/so_why_dont_you_tell_me_about.html http://hiroseno.com/blog/careers001/2007/05/so_why_dont_you_tell_me_about.html careers Sat, 05 May 2007 21:09:15 +0900 The person is looking for a Customer Service position. (No problem with that.)

The individual's priority seems to be his/her professional advancement within the organization. (Oops, that's not the way to treat a potential employer. That's not what the company wants to hear. They want to hear how you will BENEFIT THEM, not yourself.)

The candidate didn't specify skills and attributes thus didn't give any glimpse into what he/she can do for the company. (Not good because employers want specifics.)

Self-oriented instead of employer oriented. (Not good at all.) Let's translate the same objective into a power statement. "Award-winning highly accomplished and motivated Customer Service professional with proven track record of rapport-building, resourceful problem-solving and communication skills." What did this tell me? The power statement communicated to me that:

The person is a competent, distinguished (award-winning) Customer Service professional who has excellent working knowledge of his/her trade. (Good.)

Has a proven track record of relevant attributes. (Good.)

The reader can get a glimpse into how the person could benefit the company as a result of mentioning specific skills and abilities that are necessary to do that particular job well. (Very good.)

The power statement is employer-oriented, not focused on self. Remember, when employers look at your resume, they read it with one thought and one thought only in mind: What Can This Person Do for Us? If you include a self-oriented objective, instead of an employer-oriented power statement at the top of your resume, you will turn off the potential employer before they even get a chance to read your entire resume. The main difference between the objective and the power statement is that while the objective is self-serving and self-focused, the power statement is employee-oriented and results-focused. Employers only care about results ? the results you will produce for them on the job whether it will be saving money, solving a problem or increasing profitability. If you can hint within your power statement in a short and compelling way how you will benefit the company, you are on your way to your interview. Go get them! You may publish this article free of charge in your ezine, web site, ebook or print publication so long as the copyright notice and the resource paragraph (at the end of the article) are included. About The Author Looking for a new career but don't know how to present your skills for the new job? Then you need a career change resume by an award-winning Certified Professional Resume Writer. Rita's service, Career Change Resumes, was profiled in a book that was featured on the Oprah show. Rita's resumes guarantee you interviews or 100% of your money back. Click here: http://www.CareerChangeResumes.com; resumes@reliable-net.net]]> http://hiroseno.com/blog/careers001/2007/05/useless_resume_objectives.html http://hiroseno.com/blog/careers001/2007/05/useless_resume_objectives.html careers Sat, 05 May 2007 21:09:15 +0900 http://www.centerofcreativity.com. You may freely reprint this article on your website or in your newsletter provided this courtesy notice and the author name and URL remain intact. About The Author Lise Richards is an Artistic Lifestylist, and Owner of the Creativity Center, Inc., a creative arts education center and gallery. Her Aspiring Artist Program helps people develop their art and market it to a diverse audience. Visit the Creativity Center online at www.centerofcreativity.com; director@centerofcreativity.com]]> http://hiroseno.com/blog/careers001/2007/05/moving_from_a_weekend_hobby_to.html http://hiroseno.com/blog/careers001/2007/05/moving_from_a_weekend_hobby_to.html careers Sat, 05 May 2007 21:09:15 +0900

Start by sitting down with your old resume and a timer. Give yourself fifteen seconds to read it. How far did you get? Were you able to read the whole page? Besides 'getting your foot in the door,' your goal is to create a resume that can be scanned top to bottom in less than 30 seconds. It must be organized to punctuate your strengths and highlight your employment-related achievements. Next, give yourself another fifteen seconds but this time skim your resume as if you were the person doing the hiring. What parts stood out? Was it a bold or italic phrase? Was it a tabbed column of words or a dollar sign? Think about what words or sections jumped out at you, circle them in red, and use them within the body of your new resume. For another opinion, take a fresh copy and ask a friend or family member to do the same.

On scrap paper, create a chart and write all of your past jobs across the top of the page. Below each job title list at least 2-4 duties/accomplishments relating to the position. Analyze each of those and ask yourself: Does this achievement have any relevance to the job I'm now pursuing? Will the reader of my resume be impressed by the money I've saved the company/the body of work I created/the skills I've acquired? If your answer is yes, the next step is to prioritize those duties and/or accomplishments. For example, let's say you are an administrative assistant listing relevant duties and achievements from your last job. This is your newly-brainstormed, non-prioritized list:

• answered phone calls
• created and color-coded filing system to support VP of Sales
• coordinated supervisor's travel arrangements
• saved Sales department $12,000 by researching companies and switching office supply vendors

Now, take a moment to prioritize your list. Which description should be listed first? Which of the four will quickly catch the reader's eye? Depending upon the type of job you're applying for, if you saved your former company any money or increased their productivity in any way, that fact should be listed first. Now read the list:

• saved Sales department $12,000 by researching companies and switching office supply vendors
• created and color-coded filing system to support VP of Sales
• coordinated supervisor's travel arrangements
• answered phone calls

Always position your strongest achievement first. Either they'll be impressed and move on or think 'Wow!' and continue reading directly below. An eye-catching first statement will positively affect every statement listed beneath it so choose wisely.

• Use Bulleted Lists. As opposed to a sea of text, a bulleted list focuses the eye to a specific area on the page. They are often used to highlight your accomplishments instead of hiding them within bulky paragraphs.

Example: Saved Sales department $12,000 by researching companies and switching office supply vendors. Created and color-coded filing system to support VP of Sales. Coordinated supervisor's travel arrangements. Answered phone calls vs.

• saved Sales department $12,000 by researching companies and switching office supply vendors
• created and color-coded filing system to support VP of Sales
• coordinated supervisor's travel arrangements
• answered phone calls

Remember, one of your goals is to make reading your resume as easy as possible. The reader's eye will dart straight to the bullet and focus on what is written to it's immediate right. If you want to hold the reader's attention, use 'action words' (verbs) next to a bullet (see example above). Employing strong action words will assist the reader in visualizing you carrying out those tasks for their company. To an HR official, an organized resume can be interpreted as the sign of an organized person. An organized person has the potential to have an organized desktop, organized file cabinets and organized work habits. These are skills and qualities that employers desire in an employee. If you can present a company/organization with an organized resume it will put you one step ahead of your less organized competition. BONUS TIP:

• Do not make 100 copies of your resume until at least one other person has reviewed it for errors and inconsistencies. Five minutes of 'editorial prevention' can mean the difference between getting an interview or getting a rejection letter.

About The Author Stacey Agin Murray, professional organizer and owner of Organized Artistry, LLC, transforms 'mess' into 'masterpiece' with patience, organizing know-how, and a sense of humor. For more articles and to get your FREE e-list of 'Top Ten Tips for Organized Living' visit http://www.organizedartistry.com; stacey@organizedartistry.com]]> http://hiroseno.com/blog/careers001/2007/05/get_a_job_tips_for_organizing.html http://hiroseno.com/blog/careers001/2007/05/get_a_job_tips_for_organizing.html careers Sat, 05 May 2007 21:09:15 +0900

Taking assessment instruments

Working with a career counselor or career coach In the Investigation Stage, you are researching what work exists in the world. This stage is characterized by feelings of confusion, in that you are not sure what career options exist for you. You may feel overwhelmed with all of the different jobs and opportunities that exist as you begin the process of researching the modern world of work. But if you approach this stage with a positive frame of mind, you will find that you will learn about many possibilities you may have never considered. Key characteristics:

• Researching the world of work
• Conducting informational interviews with people in your chosen field

In the Preparation Stage, you are still getting ready to do your life's work. This stage is characterized by feelings of excitement, as you think of how wonderful it will be to perform meaningful work. However, there is still much work to be done, and in order to be successful, you have to be prepared. Key characteristics:

• Gaining knowledge and experience
• Setting goals and adopting a success-oriented mind-set

In the Commitment Stage, you will feel confident, in that you have figured out what you are meant to do. Sometimes people have known all along what they were meant to do, but were not able to commit to the process of making it happen, for whatever reason. At this stage, more than ever, you must focus your energy and keep your eye on the target. Key characteristics:

• Conducting a job search
• Negotiating and accepting a job offer

In the Retention Stage, you will feel comfortable in your career field, as you will now have figured out how things work in your industry. You will want to remain committed to your career by continually updating your skill set and staying current with industry standards. Key characteristics:

• Providing first-class customer service skills
• Building a professional network

The Transition Stage is characterized by feelings of discomfort, in that you are unsure of what you will be doing next (and/or if you will be happy). In this stage, you will learn to make conscious changes in your career direction. Key characteristics:

• Making career changes
• Developing resiliency

No matter what career stage you find yourself in now, you can be sure that you will enter and re-enter through these six stages many times though out your lifetime. ***This article is adapted from the book, Get Smart! About Modern Career Development: A Personal Guide to Creating Your Life's Work by Michelle L. Casto, M.Ed. About The Author Michelle L. Casto is a whole life coach, speaker, and author of Get Smart! About Modern Romantic Relationships, Get Smart! About Modern Career Development, and Get Smart! About Modern Stress Management. Her coaching practice is Brightlight Coaching, she helps people come up with bright ideas for their life and empowers them to freely shine their bright light to the world. Contact her for a free 30 minute coaching session: www.getsmartseries.com and www.brightlightcoach.com; coach@getsmartseries.com]]> http://hiroseno.com/blog/careers001/2007/05/the_6_stages_of_modern_career.html http://hiroseno.com/blog/careers001/2007/05/the_6_stages_of_modern_career.html careers Sat, 05 May 2007 21:09:15 +0900

The purpose of your resume is to get you an employment meeting. An interview. Your resume will not get you a job.

Your resume is not a medium for telling prospective employers about your long-term goals and aspirations. It is where you appeal to their hiring motivations by demonstrating what you can do for them, communicating the experience you have acquired and skills you have developed. With these basic concepts in mind, let's summarize several other elements that your contemporary resume must include: R = Review of your qualifications E = Essential information only S = Showcase your value U = You are Unique! M = Market yourself E = Effectively gets you noticed -------------------------------------------- R = Review of your qualifications -------------------------------------------- What skills, education, or experience (paid or unpaid) do you have that make you the ideal candidate for the opportunity, industry, or career you are pursuing? These data bits are the building blocks of any resume. They are absolute musts. Most self-written resumes do a pretty decent job of listing skills and education, but fail miserably in the Experience section. More on how to address this challenge when we get to the "S" below. ---------------------------------------- E = Essential information only ---------------------------------------- Your resume should not be a voluminous listing of everything you have done, everywhere you have done it, and every club or association you've ever been affiliated with. Chisel your copy down to content that is relevant to your target job/career path. Suppose you are a marketing professional. Your memberships in the American Marketing Association, the Direct Marketing Association, and the Public Relations Society of America belong on your resume. Your memberships in the local dog trainers club and the American Dog Owners Associaiton can clearly be left off (unless you are applying for a marketing position with the Humane Society). ------------------------------------ S = Showcase your value ------------------------------------ Value. Employers want to know specifically what value you can bring to their organization. If you earn an hourly wage, you are not paid by the hour -- you are paid by the VALUE that you bring to that hour. If you are salaried, you don't get paid by the month -- you are compensated for the VALUE that you bring to that month. One of the most effective ways to communicate value on your resume is to address the burning question, "Why should we hire you?" You must identify what specific contributions (that is, verifiable accomplishments) you have made at previous employers. This critical information is proof that you can do the same at your next job. Showcasing you unique accomplishments is simultaneously simple and complex. It is simple because the best contributions are somehow related to the bottom line (money, profits). The challenge lies in how to reframe what you've done relative to increased profits, reduced costs, or productivity enhancements. How can your resume show that you've helped previous organizations solve a specific problem, be more competitive, expand business, attract new customers, or retain existing ones? ---------------------------------- U = You are Unique! ---------------------------------- Your resume must be unique in content and in format. The information will be unique because, as mentioned above, you will have pinpointed those accomplishments that will set you apart from other applicants. Unique formatting means not using those templates that came packaged with your word-processing software! A cookie-cutter resume will not do justice to you or your career. Bookstores are full of excellent resources with samples of compelling resumes to ignite your creativity. ------------------------------------ M = Market yourself ------------------------------------ A superior resume utilizes proven marketing concepts such as headlines (rather than boring objective statements). It stresses the benefits you have to offer (how you can contribute), not just features (what you were responsible for). Catch the attention of prospective employers on the first page with a powerfully written Profile or Qualifications Summary. Resumes are initially scanned for roughly 15 to 30 seconds. If you've lost the reader's interest at the top of the first page, he/she will not read further. Your resume will go in the "no" pile. ------------------------------------------------ E = Effectively gets you noticed ------------------------------------------------ There is no such thing as a "good" or "bad" resume. There are only "effective" or "ineffective" ones. By weaving the concepts above into your resume, you can increase your odds of getting noticed by those with the authority to recommend you for the next step in the hiring process -- a telephone, teleconference, or in-person interview. You know you're good...real good. You are now challenged to prove it on your resume. About The Author Peter Hill, President of Distinctive Resumes in Honolulu, Hawaii, is a Certified Professional Resume Writer. He is recognized as an expert resume strategist, with samples of his resumes featured in several nationally published books. Peter's industry affiliations include the Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches (PARW/CC), the National Resume Writers' Association (NRWA), and the Career Masters Insitute (CMI). Peter can be contacted through his Web site at http://www.peterhill.biz; distinctiveresumes@yahoo.com]]> http://hiroseno.com/blog/careers001/2007/05/resume_success_factorswhat_exa.html http://hiroseno.com/blog/careers001/2007/05/resume_success_factorswhat_exa.html careers Sat, 05 May 2007 21:09:15 +0900 Sending a thank-you note demonstrates that you are good with people. You employ the most basic of people skills--a show of gratitude.

It helps companies remember you after the interview. You can restate your interest in the position, especially if the interview went well.

You can use the thank-you note to summarize a few of the main points discussed at the interview. You can also add anything you forgot to tell them.

It has the potential to increase your affinity with those who have the authority to hire you.

It shows that you are serious about your career design.

It indicates that you are organized and on top of details.

It demonstrates that you went out of your way to show interest in the company and/or position.

If they decide not to consider you for the position, perhaps they know of another opportunity that suits you. You can mention this in the thank-you note, asking them to keep you in mind. The post-interview thank-you note doesn't have to be fancy. Here's an example: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thank you for the opportunity to speak with you today. As we discussed, my 10-years of outside sales experience is a perfect fit for XYZ Widgets as you expand into the Pacific Rim. In light of your plans for Asia, you'll find my Japanese language skills to be of great value. Feel free to contact me at 555-1234 should you have additional questions. I am very interested in the position. Thank you again for your time and consideration. Regards, Jane Doe ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ OK. You now know the impact a thank-you note can have after an employment interview. Are there other opportunities to send them? Absolutely! The general rule is this: After ANYONE has done you even the smallest favor during the job-hunt/career-design process, send the individual a thank-you note. Was a receptionist at a company you phoned while doing research exceptionally helpful? Did one of your colleagues take five minutes to help you with a cover letter? Did somebody who already does the job you want to do provide you with some valuable insights? The job hunt can be frustrating. Was someone particularly encouraging? You should send each of these individuals a brief hand-written thank-you note expressing your gratitude for their time and assistance. To reiterate: A thank-you note goes to everyone who helps you, gives you leads, or provides advice or guidance even in the most infinitesimal way. That includes friends, people at companies or organizations you've visited while doing your research, temp agency personnel, administrative assistants, receptionists, librarians, company employees...ANYONE! Here are a few thank-you note guidelines:

• Address the note to the specific individual with which you spoke. Personalize it. Avoid an obligatory, mechanical tone. Mention something about your conversation or how the individual treated you.
• Thank-you notes following an interview should be printed out on quality stationery with letterhead matching that of your resume. Remember to sign it!
• A conservative, handwritten thank-you card is appropriate for all those friends, colleagues, and casual contacts that have helped you along the way.
• Send thank-you notes the very next day, at the latest. If it arrives a week later, the meaning is lost.
• If you e-mail a sentiment of gratitude, follow up with a thank-you note or card in the mail.

Use your best judgment -- these are just guidelines. The thank-you note is critical to your getting noticed and to the success of your job hunt. And because most folks either forget or just plain don't do it, you'll find yourself at a significant advantage. About The Author Peter Hill is president of Distinctive Resumes, a resume consulting firm based in Honolulu, Hawaii. He can be contacted through his website: http://www.peterhill.biz; distinctiveresumes@yahoo.com]]> http://hiroseno.com/blog/careers001/2007/05/thankyou_notes_an_integral_par.html http://hiroseno.com/blog/careers001/2007/05/thankyou_notes_an_integral_par.html careers Sat, 05 May 2007 21:09:15 +0900 When communication breaks down in your office or factory and workers lack motivation, what are the roots of the problem? On a study tour of a Fortune 500 food company, Peter Grazier, an international consultant specialializing in employee involvement, stopped to chat with an elderly machine operator. Within minutes, the operator began discussing a solution for quickly clearing bulk food material from a clogged hopper - apparently a frequent problem. The visitor asked him if he had ever told this idea to his supervisor. "Nobody ever asks for these kind of ideas around here,"shrugged the worker, who would be retiring in another fewmonths after 42 years of service. Grazier writes that he felt the plant manager, who wasstanding behind him, wishing he could sink through the floor! How many other ideas would this employee be leaving behindhim? Why was the communication environment betweenmanagement and worker in this food manufacturing plantapparently as sterile as the physical environment had to be? Of course, we could talk at length about employers ormanagers who fail to encourage upward communication. We could contrast these with others who go out of their way tonot only to recognize the achievements of their employees orsubordinates, but also to instill in them a real sense ofimportance and self-worth. (In another Grazier "story", hecame across a janitor sweeping a hospital hallway and askedhim what his job was. The instant response was "customersatisfaction.") The influence that a positive, reassuring, work environment -one that cultivates self-dignity and encourages contribution -might have had on our food machine operator is obvious. I would like to suggest, however, that there just might havebeen other factors contributing to his reticence - factors thathave little to do with working conditions in the factory. It may be a long shot, but it's at least remotely possible thatin order to understand our operator's reluctance to shareinformation, his unwillingness to involve himself more than hehad to - we might have to look farther than at his work lifealone. We might have to look, in fact, at his earlier life, at what hewas doing even before he began to work. We might even haveto go back to an earlier stage, as far back as his youth, oreven earlier. Perhaps he might have acted rather differently had he beenblessed with a self-confidence not dependant on externalcircumstances, with an unshakeable sense of self-esteem.And perhaps his self-esteem had been shattered many yearsbefore. A friend who is an experienced educator once made aninteresting confession to me. I should emphasize that hismany years of teaching experience is not in the type of schoolone reads about so often in the American media - placeswhere chaos and violence reign supreme - but in institutionswhere the young students are refined and serious, and hailfrom the best homes. "Usually, a small child arrives for his first day of school with anexcellent self-image," he said. "And very often, that's the endof the story!" Azriel Winnett is creator of Hodu.com - Your Communication Skills Portal. This popular free website helps you improve your communication and relationship skills in your business or professional life, in the family unit and on the social scene. New articles added almost daily.]]> http://hiroseno.com/blog/careers001/2007/05/your_selfimage_in_the_workplac.html http://hiroseno.com/blog/careers001/2007/05/your_selfimage_in_the_workplac.html careers Sat, 05 May 2007 21:09:15 +0900