Monthly Archives: March 2010

Author : Cheow Yu Yuan

Are you looking for a home tutor for your kid? What qualify a good home tutor? If you intend to hire a home tutor, you need to know how to choose a quality one for your kid

When it comes to home tuition, it usually costs more than sending your kid to a tuition centre for group tuition With you having to pay more for a home tutor, it is natural for you to take your time and choose the right one for your child During an one-to-one assistance with your child, the tutor will be able to give his or her full attention and the teachings will be more focused If the tutor has the right life value and habits, he or she can also transfer these to your child subconsciously You can see that there is really more advantages of giving your child home tuition when compared to sending him to a tuition centre

Now, let me share with you 3 traits that a good home tutor must have:

1 Knowledgeable A good tutor must be knowledgeable in the subject that he or she teaches This is the most important criteria and you should always ask for grade reference of the tutor that you intend to hire The tutor must also know how to establish rapport with your child by being able to connect and speak in the same language Effective communication is very important for impartation of useful knowledge from the tutor to your child

2 Motivating A good tutor must be a strong motivator to encourage and motivate your child to study hard In most cases, students need home tuition because they are not faring well in some subjects in school When they see that they are not faring well, sometimes they might just give up hope During a home tuition session, the tutor must be motivating enough to encourage and push him to work hard By helping your child to build a strong mindset can help him in life, way beyond just achieving good grades in school

3 Passionate about teaching A good tutor must be passionate to teach and has a strong desire to impart knowledge to students He or she must like kids and should not see tutoring as job When the tutor is passionate, he will try his best to help his students achieve high grades in school

Finding the right tutor for your child is very important if you want him to treat home tuition seriously and benefit from it A good tutor is not just one who excels in the subject that he is teaching; he must also know the best method to impart knowledge effectively to your child and help him to soar in school

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Author : Kyle Clouse

What exactly is meant by entrepreneur? An individual ready to take on financial risks and is ready for venturing into new financial projects for profit is an entrepreneur and a person who holds seriously the responsibility for the risks as well as outcome which are incurred in a project

Derived from French words ‘entre’ and ‘prendre’, which mean to enter and to take respectively, the word was introduced in English for the first ever time by Richard Cantillon, who was a renowned Irish economist He defined entrepreneur as a person who acts as the middle-man between labor and capital

Being an entrepreneur is one of the most difficult and challenging, yet rewarding undertakings that a person can venture into The situations are very rarely in favor of the entrepreneur so certain traits are required to be a successful entrepreneur Let’s examine some of the traits that are essential for an entrepreneur to be successful

Focused or Confused Entrepreneurs need to be thoroughly focused Focus must be on the goals and aims they want to achieve The goals set by them should focus on satisfying the customer needs and requirements I am a firm believer that if you help others to get what they want you will eventually get what you want Entrepreneurs should also focus on rendering motivation to his employees, team mates or associates which in turn can make the customers satisfied and build the business

Vision with a Plan The next essential trait that must be possessed by an entrepreneur is vision It is an entrepreneur’s vision that helps them foresee where they want their venture to be positioned in future The vision should be framed in such a way that it is realistic and achievable The entrepreneur should be able to communicate this vision to employees or associates who also in turn should be passionate about the vision

Leadership The third buzz word for being a successful entrepreneur is to be a good leader An entrepreneur cannot work alone for his goals to be successful With a focused team and vision in hand synergy is accomplished It is team work which needs proper guidance A team does not succeed unless it has a leader which works hard and who is able to identify the needs of the team and guide them towards their vision

Persistence and Passion Lack of passion is something that will never give you success Anything you do must be done whole-heartedly and sincerely combined with lots of passion Then only, you will be able to achieve success Similar is the case with persistence There is no shortcut to victory Only hard work which comes with a strong determination of being successful yields victory There will be times where you feel that you are yielding out yourself, but if you possess a very strong will power and are very passionate about what you do then victory will definitely be yours

Technical Skills Even though you are an entrepreneur or the boss of your firm, it does not imply that you need not have any idea regarding the technical aspect of the firm The entrepreneurs need not be the greatest technical assets of the company, but they should have enough technical knowledge to lead the technical team They should be able to understand what the technical team is communicating so that they can work together for achieving the vision

Flexibility Last, but not the least, entrepreneurs should be able to adapt themselves to the ever-changing dynamic world Even though they will have to stick on to certain policies and skill sets, they must make sure that the policies and strategies are molded in such a way that they can adapt to the constantly changing environment

Are all these skills in born or can they be acquired? There are varying opinions While there are people who believe that there are quite a few traits which can be acquired by experiences, there are others who think they are in-born This is where continued education is a must An entrepreneur must identify strengths, focus on them and then continually become educated in areas for improvement

Kyle Clouse is an online marketing coach and serial entrepreneur. He freely teaches techniques and tactics that can expload any online business. You can learn more about Kyle Clouse by visiting his personal blog at http://www.KyleClouse.com.

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Author : Thomas Pretty

The hardest thing about being unemployed is constant reminders that you should be conducting a job search For some this can be easy but for the less motivated amongst us the endless search for a job is both monotonous and tiresome

The task is made that much harder if you don’t know what type of job you are searching for Unfortunately for the vast majority of unemployed, knowing exactly which field to conduct your job search is the first hurdle to overcome

Finding a suitable job that matches your skills requires a methodical approach that first defines exactly what skills you possess Whether you are good with people, skilled in computer programming or have a good command of the English language can all be considerations to mull over before you even start your job search

Getting a good idea of what you can offer employers is the primary step to applying for jobs It may sound simple but the simple task of writing a list of the tasks you can competently undertake will help defining which job roles are suitable for you

Qualifications are also a primary concern Depending what level of education you possess will also be a factor in what job roles you will be suitable for Generally most industries will have jobs for differing levels education; although a common misconception is that if you possess a degree you are guaranteed a job that will be well paid and hold a great deal of responsibility Often it may be the case when involved in a search to apply for jobs below your education level in order to stand a better chance of success

Just because you are only at the search stage of your quest for a job you may consider the production of a CV as unimportant This could not be more wrong as ample preparation is crucial There are CV services on the internet and these should be your first port of call before you begin to search for jobs

Your CV will often be the first thing employers will see of you so subsequently it must present you in a positive light; a poor CV will not lead to many job opportunities

Once you have completed your search for a job and got to the interview stage it is of vital importance to present yourself in a positive way If you do not have one, go out and buy a suit as this is the best way to make a good first impression Interview technique is something that varies from candidate to candidate but a few general pointers can be followed

Firstly try and appear as enthusiastic as possible when in your interview, employers are normally looking for a candidate who will search for solutions to problems and present themselves as passionate about what they do It is also worth researching the company that are interviewing you; not only will this show initiative but will also give the impression that you wholeheartedly desire the job

Most importantly however, is to be yourself, there is no point in putting on an act to secure a job as employers will see through the charade

There is no doubt that being embroiled in a job search is stressful, it is worth remembering to keep motivated and keep on course for your goal It is easy to give up and simply rely upon benefits to support your life, but this is a downward spiral as the longer you spend out of work; the harder it is to return the working world Try to stick to a methodical plan of action, being logical and forthright is fundamental to a successful job hunt

Recruitment expert Thomas Pretty understands what factors should be present for a successful job search. To find out more please visit Need a Job

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Author : Mike Shery

If you recently discovered that your spouse cheated on you, you are probably devastated, hurt, furious or some combination thereof You are probably nervous, preoccupied and wondering what you should do

Should you stay? Should you go? Or, should you ask your spouse to leave? When confronted with extramarital affairs, the first thing people feel is often knee-jerk reactions such as, hurt, rage, despondency or disbelief

If you are in this nerve-wracking situation, keep the following pointers in mind:

1 The infidelity may be the unfortunate result of a lapse in judgment on your partners part, rather than an indication that anything is fundamentally wrong with your relationship So, even though you are feeling devastated, do not be too quick to decide what to do

Do not decide to stay or go on impulse unless you or other family members are in danger Once you are hurt by your spouses infidelity, it can sometimes take up to 4 years to work through it

Do not make a decision today or even next month Wait a while and take some time This is literally a life-changing decision

Explore your feelings, read a book, talk to a counselor Allow the initial panicky feelings to move from the foreground to the background of your consciousness Do not allow yourself to be swayed by friends or relatives who tell you recklessly to just throw him/her out

Be patient and reflective However, if danger for you or your kids is an issue, you must make immediate arrangements to guarantee your safety-whatever that may entail

This is often true in the case of a partner who is abusive, punitive or particularly controlling You do not need to decide to divorce, at this time, but it is your responsibility to yourself and your kids to have a practical plan for safety, if that is an issue

2 As you consider whether to divorce, get counseling or separate, you will be changing your mind a lot Do not let that discourage you

Very seldom will you experience this life-changing decision to be self-evident or obvious At one point you may decide to consider counseling At another day or time you may decide to divorce Remember, it is normal to vacillate in decisions which have a life-changing consequence

3 Identify your alternate selves You will, more than likely, find that one self will want to stay, while another will want to leave

Get to know your different selves They all should be heard Acknowledge what each part of you desires, feels and thinks They are all important

They all need their voices heard All of your alternate selves are important and none should be considered totally right or wrong They all are part of you and want the best for your life

4 Consider counseling for yourself or your relationship There are numerous resources available throughout northern Illinois and elsewhere to help you get your head straight

Clinical psychologists and family and marriage counselors study many years beyond college and have usually passed rigorous licensing examinations in the states where they practice In counseling, they share with you what they have learned in their broad experience and academic training

It is common sense: It just helps to get objective feedback from a professional who has no bias or axe to grind Clinical psychologists study counseling and psychology for 3 to 4 full years beyond college

They earn a doctoral degree in psychology, serve a 1 to 2 year internship and take their states licensing exam It is a very rigorous and highly relevant course of study

Those specifically labeled as marriage and family counselors can come from the ranks of 2 professions They can have their masters degree in counseling or social work

This usually reflects the completion of one to two years of study in their discipline beyond college They often are required to serve at least a year of supervised internship and to pass their states licensing examination

Psychiatrists are a strange breed They study general medicine for 4 years beyond college and serve a one year internship in general medicine

Board certification is important for a psychiatrist A psychiatrist practicing without board certification may have been exposed to little or no coursework in family counseling at all

A psychiatrist, however, who has been board-certified in psychiatry usually, has three years of post-internship training specifically in mental health types of treatment Their most frequent task in prescribing psychiatric medications and most do little, if any, counseling

Dr Shery is in Cary, IL, near Algonquin, Crystal Lake, Marengo and Lake-in-the-Hills. He’s an expert psychologist. Call 1 847 516 0899 and make an appt orlearn more about counseling at: http://www.carypsychology.com

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Author : Anna Johnson

Now, it’s logical to think that the best time to start job hunting is when you’ve decided to quit your current job and definitely after you’ve already quit, or been given your marching orders But in terms of getting the best possible job for you, the best time to start looking is in neither circumstance

Actually, the ideal time is when the company you want to hire you has just realized that it needs to employ someone

And let’s be clear, this isn’t when the company is already actively looking for someone to fill the position – when it has, for example, hired a recruitment agency or has started advertising on the job boards – it’s when the company has just realized that it needs the position filled

And just why is this the best time for you to start looking for a job? Because if you’re “there” when the company has decided it needs to hire and you have all the experience, qualifications and skills its looking for, then (except for any regulatory or political requirements to advertise the job) you’re the one its likely to hire! The only reasons why the organization wouldn’t hire you would probably be due to asking for a salary the company isn’t prepared to pay or for corporate political reasons outside your control

And if the salary isn’t right or you underestimated the corporate politics well, that kind of thing happens after going through the rigmarole of applying for a job and sitting through a series of interviews the normal way, doesn’t it? At least in this case, you’ll know where you stand much more quickly!

Now you’re probably wondering “if the ideal time to start job hunting is when the company I want to work for has decided it needs to employ someone for the job I want” then “how do I know that?” and “how do I know that I want to work for that company anyway?”

Well, I’ll be honest, this is where you will have to roll up your sleeves and do a little work Nothing hard – but some decision making, research and a little networking And the first step is to identify which companies you’d like employment with

For instance, if you were, or were interested in becoming, a project manager with a software firm, you would naturally research the software industry to determine which companies you might like to work for

Once you’ve identified the companies you could see yourself working for, you would start doing as much research as you can about each of those firms Not only will this help you clarify which companies are a better or worse fit for you, but it will also be your “springboard” for doing a little personal networking Because, ideally, you’ll meet some of the people at those companies with a view to building a relationship in which they’ll think of you first when a job opportunity arises

Now it’s just a matter of keeping abreast of developments within (and outside of) the organization(s) you’re targeting and maintaining, if not building, your relationships with the key people who work there When you learn of a development that may create a job opportunity, you can get in touch with the people you know to confirm whether or not there is likely to be a position If that’s the case, you can then position yourself as the ideal candidate

Of course, you’ll know the best approach to take given the type of development that occurs

Okay, so this approach may not be the best way to go if you need a job and you need it now (who knows when the companies you’re targeting will need to hire?) However, it really is the approach to take in order to land your dream job and only requires a little research, patience and the confidence to talk to people to do it Try it!

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Author : Andrew Morris

When searching for a job, you should think of yourself as a product and the marketer of that product at the same time Companies that offer job prospects should be thought of as buyers of a product And these are not just ordinary buyers, as they are spending thousands of dollars on buying the product which is you So, think of them as you would think in terms of a car buyer seeking to purchase a brand new car at the right price Successful car dealers are successful not necessarily because they all sell flashy cars, but because they tend to offer give the buyers the impression that they are getting the best value for their money Approach job hunting and the writing of your resumes and cover letters in this way and you will be primed for success

The cover letter is the best place to entice a company to hire you It’s like the preview of a movie, the first chapter of a book and your chance to make a good first impression No one is going to wait to get to the good part in the middle of the movie if the beginning is dull or incomprehensible And the same thing applies to a book, which is the reason why a good cover letter is important If the resume is the main event, like the middle of the book or movie, than the cover letter is your introduction or exposition The cover letter is a synopsis of the reasons why the company should hire you, a presentation of the reasons why they should even bother reading your resume Don’t forget that you’re not the only person who applied for the job A lot of other people are vying for the same post so it is important you use every single edge available to you

A great cover letter should answer the main questions of the employer and give them a reason to call you up for an interview They want to know what motivates you, why they should hire you and why you are the right one that meets with their needs

When writing an effective cover letter, your focus should be job-specific, most people have a one-size fits all cover letter which they modify as required and give to employers who have jobs on offer Well, the truth is that this won’t cut it anymore You have to explain how your particular skills and experiences match the particular job that you are applying for: this is what really concerns your potential employer

Make sure that the cover letter adequately markets who you are This is your chance to make the employer buy into whatever you are selling in the resume If your cover letter doesn’t get the message across, then don’t count on them reading the resume, because they haven’t paid for your services yet and nothing is compelling them to continue Another essential thing to do is to make sure that your cover letter is thoroughly checked to eliminate grammatical errors, because nothing puts people more off a sales pitch than an error, whether glaring or subtly hidden

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