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Attention Gulf Coast Job Seekers & Businesses!
The 11th Annual Business Expo/Jobs Fair is scheduled for April 24, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Mobile, AL Civic Center. More than 100 businesses will be at the event to discuss job opportunities and receive resumes, and to showcase their products and services. Admission is free and the event is open to the public. More than 5,000 visitors are expected.
Whether you are just starting out in your career, seeking a promotion, or are thinking about taking your career in a new direction, you will benefit from the practical tips and suggestions in Stepping Up: 12 Ways to Rev Up, Revitalize, or Renew Your Career. With more than 35 years of experience as a human resources professional, author S. Gary Snodgrass is a reliable resource for career success advice.
Worried about the impact the current state of the economy and how it might impact your life and your workplace? Find out how to transform economic fear into courage with this guest post from Judith Orloff, MD, a board-certified psychiatrist and an assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at UCLA. Her new book is Emotional Freedom: Liberate Yourself from Negative Emotions and Transform Your Life (Harmony Books, 2009).
Do you find yourself falling short of reaching your career goals? Do you often wonder just why it is that you get passed over for promotions or jobs that you really want? If this sounds like you, I recommend reading the book Help! Was That a Career Limiting Move? by Pamela Holland and Marjorie Brodie. You just might find out what changes you can make to accomplish your objectives.
Book Review:
[img_assist|nid=148|title=|desc=by Mary White, MTI|link=url|url=http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1602750378?ie=UTF8&tag=dailcareconn-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1602750378 |align=right|width=140|height=224]My first book, 101 Successful PR Campaign Tips (LifeTips Publishing, Boston, MA), has been released!
The book is one of a series published by LifeTips that provides readers with insightful tips and advice in a variety of fields. 101 Successful PR Campaign Tips covers many aspects of public relations, including various types of press releases, media relations, online publicity, viral marketing, newswire services, and more.
I often speak with people who feel stressed out when it comes to engaging in "crucial conversations" at work and in "real life". If this sounds like you, check out this great book, Crucial Conversations - Tools for Talking When Stakes are High.
Review:
One of the basic truths about doing business during times of economic uncertainty is that efficiency matters. When you aren't sure what tomorow will bring, it's essential to master the art of learning how to do less with more. The best way to be prepared for whatever the future might bring is to make certain that your employees are trained to work efficiently and effectively.
