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You Do What? - I'm a Crime Scene Cleanerby Robert McKeever and Tim Muma - Apr, 2013 Unfortunately, crime and other instances of tragedy occur on a daily basis around the country and someone needs to come in to safely and effectively clean the entire area. Robert McKeever, a Senior Technician from Crime Scene Steri-Clean, talks about the position of crime scene cleaning (and other types) and how he got into the business to begin with, including any education and training that was necessary or helpful. He also ... |
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You Do What? - I'm an Air Traffic Controllerby Dan Carrico and Tim Muma - Apr, 2013 We all tend to take for granted the way tens of thousands of airplanes choreograph their paths in the air on a daily basis. Of course, the pilots can't see the other planes, so they need to rely on air traffic controllers to guide them through the air and land safely. Dan Carrico, an experienced air traffic controller and Chicago O'Hare Tower's NATCA Representative, joins Tim Muma to discuss his unique job, the pros and cons o... |
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I Want to Be a - Psychologist (Pt. 1)by Greg Neimeyer and Tim Muma - Apr, 2013 We all experience a variety of thoughts, emotions, feelings and behaviors in our lives, but sometimes it's difficult to figure out what it all means. While everyone is different, there are often patterns to be found among groups and individuals that tell a story - psychologists examine these areas. Greg Neimeyer, Ph.D. joins Tim Muma to discuss the career path of a psychologist, from education to essential skills to the daily ... |
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I Want to Be a - Dentist (Pt. 1)by Gary Kaplowitz and Tim Muma - Apr, 2013 Though some people try to avoid dentists at all costs, these professionals are vital to the proper care and maintenance of our teeth and gums over the course of our lives - thus making the dental industry a great long-term option. Dr. Gary Kaplowitz, Vice Chairman of the Department of General Dentistry at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, talks to Tim Muma about the path to becoming a dentist and what one can exp... |
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Bad Reasons to Change Careers by Miriam Salpeter - May, 2013 You know what they say: “The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.” If you’ve been coveting the greener grass of a career change, be sure to stop and reflect before you plan a major shift. While transitioning careers sometimes makes sense, many people mistakenly believe a career change will solve all of their problems. Even successful career changers may be surprised to find that they encounter the same (or w... |
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What to do about a bad boss by Miriam Salpeter - Apr, 2013 Bad bosses can be the kiss of death for employees, and they cost companies big time in lost revenues. One estimate holds that it costs the economy $360 million a year in lost productivity. Meanwhile, 3 out of 4 employees describe their manager as the worst and most stressful part of their jobs; 65% of people would take a new boss over a pay raise. Is there a light at the end of the tunnel? Sometimes leaving your job just i... |
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How To Get Promoted: Smart Steps You Can Take Now by Michelle Dumas - Apr, 2013 It’s good to be you. You’re gainfully employed. You’re not worried that your job is threatened by the economy, your performance or the designs of others. Yet…something’s missing. Although not unhappy in your current job, you don’t necessarily see it as being the pinnacle of your career aspirations either. In short, you’re hankering for a promotion. Of course, as is the case with so many things in life, getting one... |
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How to Change Careers by Thomas J. Denham - Apr, 2013 The bad news is that changing careers is one of the most difficult challenges we face in adulthood. You may be asking: How do I reinvent ourselves after all these years? The good news is that changing career is not only acceptable it may keep you more marketable by further developing your skills sets. More and more Americans are doing it. There is no magic to changing jobs and careers. There is a three step sequential proc... |
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I Don't Know What I Want, But This Ain't Doing It by Thomas J. Denham - Apr, 2013 Are you getting what you want out of life? Do you really know what you want? Are you so caught up in the “busy”-ness of mere day to day living that you sometimes feel you are achieving empty victories? Have you ever asked yourself whether or not you have a clear sense of direction and purpose that inspires and energizes you? Or are you uncertain about what you really want out of life and a career? You are not alone. Un... |
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Work Life Balance: Tips & Techniques by Thomas J. Denham - Apr, 2013 These are typical signs of work life balance gone amuck: Feeling that you are merely trying to get through the day. Barely making it to the end of the week and feeling completely exhausted by the time you get home. Feeling that you are on the merry-go-round of life and just wanting to get off. Feeling like you are falling behind and never catching up in the game of life. If you are not “wicked happy” then there ... |
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Unconscious Bias is a Reality by Alexandra Levit - Apr, 2013 Imagine that your employee has been talking about continuing his or her education, and is considering going back to grad school. You have a managerial position open for which this person would be perfect, but in the back of your mind, you worry that he or she will either leave or be overly distracted with school. So you create other reasons why another employee is better for the role, and leave this person as is. This is jus... |
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Is Your Boss a Poor Communicator? by Georgia Adamson - Mar, 2013 Good communication skills should be a minimum requirement for promotion to management, but too often that doesn’t seem to be the case. Instead, you might find that your boss is a poor communicator, and you have to cope with that unsatisfactory situation. Unless you find a way to deal with it successfully, you might find yourself heading out the door sooner than expected–either voluntarily or involuntarily. In view of that ... |
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Performance Management–Yours or Your Team’s by Georgia Adamson - Mar, 2013 Performance management through open-minded learning has always made good sense to me. Along those lines, I always enjoy reading insightful communications from professionals I’ve had the pleasure of interacting with and getting to know at least a little. One of those is Saeed al Muntafiq, a senior executive in Dubai who has a view of the business world that transcends geographical boundaries. Performance Management and Deve... |
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A Letter to My 20-Year-Old Careerist Self About What Really Matters by Karen Vitale - Mar, 2013 It’s a classic Catch-22—with a careerist twist. When facing big decisions early in your career, you don’t have tons of real-world experience to draw upon. And by the time you’ve actually racked up a decent supply of workplace wisdom, you may feel like you no longer need career advice. If only career tracks came with fast-forward and rewind buttons. (Or a blue police call box, for those who like to time travel in style.) Wh... |
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