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• Making Speeches to Open Doors of Opportunity - Most people are terrified to give speeches-but once you overcome your fear, speaking to audiences large or small can be a powerful way to generate job opportunities and drive your career.
• Test Your Networking IQ - Do you need some personal coaching on networking, grooming, communication skills (listening) or social graces?
• Networking From Inside Your Comfort Zone - The true objective of networking is not ?how can I take advantage of this person?, rather, ?what help can I offer this person?, followed by ?what would they need to know about me, in order to offer help in return?.
• What to give up in order to follow your dream - This month, columnist and life coach Jo Miller answers questions about what to leave in and what to leave out when evaluating your career move "trades."
• Interviewing and Resume Writing - The job market may have changed, but the basics of good interviewing remain the same. You only have one chance to make a positive first impression.
• Education, Innovation and the Internet - An on-line degree offers a perfect solution. Whether it is nursing, education, business management or information technology, a development of an existing career or a whole new departure, there is an on-line program to suit you.
• Negotiating a Win-Win Compensation Package - Get the best compensation package you can while letting the hiring manager know you are the best candidate for the job.