Fear of success – it sounds like a contradiction in terms, but for many people it is not only a very real issue, but also one which can hold them back every bit as effectively as the fear of failure.
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Do you need a Master of Divinity degree in order to pursue a professional vocation as a pastor? Are you interested in working as a counselor, either in a ministry or secular setting, and want the advanced training of a master’s degree in counseling? Are you looking to grow in your understanding of the Bible and your relationship with God and would like to take adult enrichment courses? Biblical Seminary offers many opportunities to learn, from degree programs to certificates and non-degree lifelong learning classe
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Whenever we think about a major change in our lives, the temptation is to see the whole thing as so overwhelming that we just put our plans on the back burner…sometimes forever. When we think about a career change, for example, it is not only the direct change in our line of work which is affected, but perhaps our finances, our family situation and our location as well. The prospect of turning our whole lives upside down feels totally unmanageable and so we just continue to rot away in a job that we hate – the paradox being, of course, that if we do just that, it affects all other areas of our lives anyway!
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The right team can mean the difference between success and failure in business. Therefore, finding the right members for a team is critical. That’s where Lighthouse Solutions steps in. They provide their clients with the most valuable resource in the business world, human capital.
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Being overqualified for a position can almost be as off-putting for employers as being underqualified. So, what are you supposed to do if you really want the job?
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In years gone by, it was relatively rare for people to find themselves working under a boss who was younger than them, but with workers now staying on until sometimes well into their sixties and seventies, many older workers are now having to answer to managers who are young enough to be their grandchildren. So, how do you deal with a boss who looks like he’s only just out of diapers?
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Job fairs are a great way to scout out new opportunities, as well as to make loads of new contacts. Attending a job fair, however, is essentially like attending a series of first interviews, so it is essential to turn up prepared. Here are a few tips to help you ensure that you get the most from the experience and make the very best impression.
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Get Ahead In The Promotion Stakes With A Focused Action Plan
Posted on 27. Oct, 2009 by Matt Shelly.
In today’s tough job market, employers need to be convinced that you truly understand the priorities, motivations, issues and problems which are specific to their companies. If you already work for the organization, these are things which you should already be familiar with, and if you are seeking a promotion within your existing company, you will presumably have researched the particular issues which affect the team or department that you hope to move into. All of this information can, of course, be used to create a first-rate resume, but what else can you do to really make yourself stand out? Create an action plan for the first month, or even the first few months on the job.
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You’ve studied all the rules and protocols of networking, you’ve worked out a cracking elevator pitch and you stride off confidently to your first networking event only to find that within seconds of being introduced to a new contact you have forgotten his name. Even in social situations, a poor memory for names can be highly embarrassing, but in networking it can mean the loss of big opportunities. It’s a rare person who will approach somebody for a second time having completely forgotten what they are called.
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Recapture Your Childish Curiosity And Rejuvenate Your Career
Posted on 23. Oct, 2009 by Matt Shelly.
Spend any amount of time around young children and what will you hear? Questions. ‘What happens if I press this?’, ‘Where does that come from?’ and the much-repeated ‘Why?’ Although they might sometimes become quite wearing if you are the one who constantly has to answer them, it is through these questions, and the natural curiosity of children, that they learn.
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