...An Appropriate Choice Skulbrick Colorado Mesa University An Appropriate Choice For me, an appropriate career choice is that of a substance abuse counselor (SAC). Teaching people with substance abuse and dependence issues to help themselves would give me significant job satisfaction. I have always been interested in the behavior of intoxicated people, the biological mechanisms that result in lowered inhibitions, diminished reasoning, and a tendency toward violence. I seek to understand the biopsychosocial variables that combine to facilitate the consumption of mood altering substances (Wallace, 2012). Additionally, I would like to develop insight into the process of addiction and the evidence based methods of treatment. My observations of impaired individuals tend to convince me of biopsychosocial reasons for substance abuse and associated behaviors. Therefore, my dream is to gain the knowledge to address the underlying motivation for substance abuse and addiction. (Walters & Rotgers, 2012). Employment Outlook As Miller, Scarborough, Clark, Leonard, and Keziah (2010) reported, the credentialing requirements for SACs vary significantly between the states. They...
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...needs to be done. If you have heard all of this and the job fits your personality, then you should be doing research on how you can be a business manager. When you are making plans for the career change, you will want to make sure that you know a lot about the field you are considering. Some jobs look good but once you find out what they entail you will find they are not right for you. This is usually true in those coveted high paying careers. People usually get hung up on the prospect of making more money and they forget that they need to choose a career that is fun and interesting. If you don't want to make this mistake you will want to get a hold of at least one educational essay on your chosen careers in business management. When looking for those essays that describe you career of business management, try to make sure it isn't by companies looking to hire new people because they tend to spin it towards their business. Consider that if it sounds far too good, then throw the essay in the trash. Don't waste your time on pipe dreams, when what you need is the facts. There may be a few great websites that will help you find information about working in those careers. You will want to try an essay about business management because the information will be unbiased. Reading essays on careers on business management that has someone who may be bitter abut their current position or even their last one is just as bad as reading the one that is too much like an advertisement. If you...
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...will lead them to success. In schools today you have many students that have no interest in learning in school due to the fear of taking exams or tests. Subsequently there are many advantages to test taking that will prepare you for college and even a professional career. The business world today is growing rapidly and along with the growth comes multiple changes as well. Which can lead to more testing to be done on all levels of the learning scale. Leaving many students to be left feeling that they can’t keep up with the many changes and fail to apply themselves properly. Are Students Being Tested Too Much? Teachers and principals always encouraging students to do their very best in all classes and with every assignment. Students focus on achieving their goals of excelling onto the next grade level and pursuing their dream careers. Never once does the faculty and staff give the students the impression that the process in which they will go through as students will be an easy one. Along with that testing has become more prevalent to enhance the skills needed to advance on through college and into a successful career. Students undergo heavy amounts of testing throughout their academic learning and professional careers. Students take on tremendous amounts of pressure but still develop the proper skills needed to adapt to the changing business world. Frequent testing helps students to become aware of their strengths and weaknesses involved with testing. Some students find it better...
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...CWRU ESSAYS: 500 Words Each 1. Describe your motivation for pursuing the MBA degree. How does it advance your short-term and long-term goals? How have your academic, career, and life experiences prepared you for this program? What strengths will you bring, and what knowledge and insights are you hoping to develop during the program? If you have any concerns about your application, please address them here. “A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work” - General Colin Powell. Talking Points: 1st PARARGRAPH: 1st Two Parts of Statement. - Further career 1. Over 24 months ago, I made significant career change, from being an American History Instructor at a military school to a career in medical device sales. 2. Will allow me to move away from Sales and into Corporate side of industry 3. I believe that supplementing my current education and work experience with a top-notch graduate business education will help to eventually elevate me to an executive position within the corporate medical device world. - Academic, career, and life experiences 1. VMI - My experiences at VMI not only prepared me for my career, it prepared me both for life in and outside of my career. - My degree represents not only the acumen in my course of study but in many facets of leadership - VMI forces its graduates to face challenges that I never thought I would come across and in turn, allowed me to...
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...entertained the thought of going back to school. I felt I was too old, fixed in my ways and did not have any desire of continuing my education. I realized continuing on the road I was on, I had no job satisfaction. Have you ever felt trapped in life, not to mention felt like what is the point in doing something different? I became comfortable with how things were in my life. People have many reasons for making the choice for higher education including: increased salaries, being an example for their children or even a job promotion. My reason for returning to school is different. I am looking to change careers. I want to alter my path, which will lead me to a new direction. I will explain my reasons, advantages and what I want to accomplish by returning to school. To begin, I started my family at the young age of fifteen and I graduated from high school with two babies. My dream of being a lawyer was shattered, however I did not want to spend my life on government assistance. In the meantime, I decided to attend a vocational school to obtain my nursing degree. The school was only for eleven months. After completing the program, it allowed me the opportunity to financially provide for my family. I raised five children, working as a licensed practical nurse for twenty three years. I was busy going through the motions of life, still trying to be a mother to my grown children that I realized that it is time I focus on what I need. I was feeling the empty nest syndrome as each of...
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...February 2, 2009 New Life 2 Pursuit of a New Life Whether the decision is to start a new career, pursue a MBA, or even strive towards a personal goal, can be the hardest decision that anyone would have to make. In the times that this nation is in right now the decision to start a new career is not the most logically decision. The decision is not only made upon the person wanting to start a new career, whom ever that may be needs to make sure not only they can afford to take a break in job stability and their family supports the decision as well. The decision to start a new career not only is cost effective as well as the amount of time that it will take to be trained in a new environment can be costly to the person, company, and family. When looking to start a new career it takes time, patience, and dedication to be able to all a sudden change the career path. When the decision is made to change careers everyone must take into consideration how this will affect family. Family support is one the most influentially aspects of switching careers. When the decision to start a new career is made, the adjustment period could take a little as a few months up to possible a year. Several years ago when I was working at a local gas station, I realized New Life 3 that this is the most suitable career that is best. One day I decided to change careers joined the military and that was one of the biggest adjustments to make. After the decision was made, I notified...
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...TE AM FL Y FEARLESS INTERVIEWING How to Win the Job by Communicating with Confidence Marky Stein McGraw-Hill New York Chicago San Francisco Lisbon London Madrid Mexico City Milan New Delhi San Juan Seoul Singapore Sydney Toronto Copyright © 2003 by Marky Stein. All rights reserved. Manufactured in the United States of America. Except as permitted under the United States Copyright Act of 1976, no part of this publication may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means, or stored in a database or retrieval system, without the prior written permission of the publisher. 0-07-141572-6 The material in this eBook also appears in the print version of this title: 0-07-140884-3. All trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Rather than put a trademark symbol after every occurrence of a trademarked name, we use names in an editorial fashion only, and to the benefit of the trademark owner, with no intention of infringement of the trademark. Where such designations appear in this book, they have been printed with initial caps. McGraw-Hill eBooks are available at special quantity discounts to use as premiums and sales promotions, or for use in corporate training programs. For more information, please contact George Hoare, Special Sales, at george_hoare@mcgraw-hill.com or (212) 904-4069. TERMS OF USE This is a copyrighted work and The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. (“McGraw-Hill”) and its licensors reserve all rights in and to the work. Use of this...
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...you ever met someone that’s had more than one career and not just a “JOB”? There are many people out there who have worked at McDonald’s, Burger King, or in the oil field. These jobs aren’t careers to most of these fellow workers. Then there are some people out there who have had more than one career. This pretty girl right here is one of those people. B. Adriella Ramirez is far away from her home, she enjoys time with her family, and is a hard working woman. II. Body A. Adriella is far away from home 1. She is originally from San Antonio, Texas. 2. She moved to West Texas because her fiancé is an oilfield electrician. Body B. She enjoys spending time with her family 1. She has three kids , two boys and one girl. Mika is ten years old, Mathew is seven years old, and Alena is five years old. 2. Adriella enjoys barbecuing, going to the movies to watch comedies, and shopping with her family. Body C. She is a hard working woman 1. Adriella graduated in 2002 as a Medical Assistant from Texas Careers in San Antonio 2. She has worked with a cardiologist, a pediatric gastroenterologist, and at a chiropractic clinic. She is now majoring in physical therapy. III. Conclusion A. Adriella is pursuing her dreams even though she is far away from home, she enjoys quality time with her family, and loves working hard. B. Adriella is someone who has had more than one career and it just wasn’t enough for her. People go...
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...Preparation before searching for a job If you are thinking to begin a job search, how will you start?? Will you be prepared or not? Before your first interview takes place, plan your career moves. Your career interests, values and financial status also have an impact on when to begin. For an internship, part-time, temporary or seasonal position, any time is the right time! Here are some resources to help you navigate the many components of a job search: 1. Know yourself Take sometimes, and ask yourself who you are and what you stand. Know your reflection and try to evaluate yourself. What are you looking for in a career and what focus do you want your career to have going down the line? It very important to know, what do you enjoy doing? , what are you good at? , Where do my skills and knowledge lie? , what characteristics of a job are important to me? It’s also time to determine what your top skills are and what challenges you might face. The first step is being honest about your strengths and shortcomings. Also try to find out your passion, interest, dream and aspiration. 2. Impressive CV and Cover letter A well-constructed resume is one of the main tools needed in any job search. Many times the interviewer is impressed by the attractive and strong resume and cover letter. Explore activities such as volunteering or looking into professional associations. Be short and to the point. Employers receive a lot of applications, so lots of detail isn’t necessary...
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...NAME: Umy Atika, Kaza CAS 100A: Section 050 Speech Title: This I Believe: Passion over Pay in the Career Field Introduction: Attention Getter: I believe in choosing a job based on my true passion. “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” The above quote is credited to Confucius, the well-known Chinese legend. I believe many of you would have come across the above quote at one time or the other. Many career coaches often cite this quote at will during career counseling to drive home the view that a person’s career decisions should be based on passion and not pay. Like what he said, I believed that if we were passionate enough about doing what we love, the money would come rolling in. Thesis: Choosing a job based on your passion is important because true passion is more valuable than money and no obstacle will stop you from achieving success. Preview/Transition: For example, I believe Main Point/Example #1: Which is better, love or money? Love is the key to happiness. People say having money is what life is about. I don’t believe that. The true happiness is going after what you love. When I was in high school, I always hoped I could get an honored job such as a talented doctor, a famous lawyer or a skillful engineer, so I could make a lot of money and got rich. However, I grew up and became more mature. Now I believe that true passion is more valuable than money. It doesn’t matter what kind of job I will have soon and how much my...
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...HR Plan-06s Career Planning I. Meaning & Elements of Career II. Career Planning: Meaning and Nature III. Career Planning Benefits IV. HR Department Assistance for Career Planning V. Different Stages of Career Development Process Or, Cycles of Career Development Process VI. Career Development I. Career: Meaning & Elements Definition of Career Career is a sequence of attitudes and behaviors associated with the series of job and work-related activities over a person's lifetime. Yet in another way, it may be defined as a succession of related jobs, arranged in hierarchical order, through which a person moves in an organization. As the literal definition of career focuses on an individually perceived sequence, to be more accurate, career may be either individual centered or organization-centered. Therefore, career is often defined separately as external career and internal career. External career refers to the objective categories used by society and organizations to describe the progression of steps through a given occupation, while internal career refers to the set of steps or stages which make up the individual's own concept of career progression within an occupation. For such two different approaches, in organizational context, career can be identified as an integrated pace of vertical and lateral movement in an occupation of an individual over his employment span. Important Elements of Career Analyzing the definitional context, it...
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...an ideal mix of consequences and benefits such as flexibility, opportunity, challenge, short-term change and long-term sustainability, ability to modify the decision and its subsequent outcomes; as well as acceptable tradeoffs. The primary factors that led me to this selection are that this alternative lends itself to buying more time and gathering information to determine if this alternative is, in fact, the best alternative for me. This method helps to mitigate risk, but more importantly achieves my fundamental objectives, which were the determining factors for my decision selection. Problem Statement The nature of my decision problem is that of a life choice—the path I desire to construct for myself heading into the future—what my career choice(s) will be, overhauling and simplifying my priorities, getting rid of the dross. At first glance, this may first appear to be too broad of a decision problem; but I have considered it for quite...
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...Organizational Alignment Assessment: Recommendations for Resolving Organizational Challenges By: [Vanessa Wilkins] Date: [09/19/2014] Century 21 Real Estate LLC (century21.com) is the franchisor of the world's largest residential real estate franchise sales organization, providing brand marks, comprehensive training and marketing support for the CENTURY 21® System. The System is comprised of more than 102,000 affiliated sales professionals in approximately 6,900 offices in 75 countries and territories worldwide. CENTURY 21 Real Estate is recognized as a leader in e-marketing and has received numerous awards. The Companies System is actively increasing its presence globally, with international operations throughout Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and Asia. The world's largest residential real estate sales organization, with more approximately 7,100 independently owned and operated franchised broker offices. I report to the owner of the franchise, which is the head broker. My Positions is Real Estate Agent, been with the company 8 years, the team consist of 10 people all independent agents, we all come to together when it’s time, to discuss ways of working to together on projects, and making the office run more efficient. Our executive officer which is the owner is always open for new ideas. International Headquarters 175 Park Avenue Madison, New Jersey 07940 Contents Assignment 1.2: Organizational Profile Part 1— Description of...
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...known as Strayer University for a wonderful start on my path to success. Mother, friend, sister &, daughter! Stuck in a dead in job, and working pay check to pay check. Not loving the job, looking for a career change. I have now chosen to return to school to better myself for my daughter, gain financial stability, and be happy with my career field. First off, I joined Strayer University as a single mother, looking to better herself for herself and her daughter. I want her to look at me and be proud that she has a mother that she can look up to and be very proud of! I look at my life and the way that I raise my daughter. I look back at when I was a little girl and my mother would do everything in her power to make sure that my brothers' and I was well taking care of. My mother was and still is that positive role model in my life and I follow in her footsteps, hoping my daughter would follow I mines and be proud to call me her mommy!! Another reason for me joining; is because I need financial stability in my life. Being financial stable would help me make sure that I have all the proper tools to have a well secure life. Meaning I’ll no longer have to struggle and live pay check to pay check. I could take my family on a vacation and not have to depend on a hope and a dream. I want to also be able to give back to my community, the ones how can't give for themselves. Being financially secure I can make sure that my daughter has everything that she wants and needs. I’ll be able...
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...CAREER LAUNCHER & ARCHIES GREETINGS Marketing Assignment Submitted by: Arijit & Group Pradnya Shirley Ann Sunanda Ratha Isha Pandit Purnima Oka Swapnil Deshmukh Arijit Dey Market Segment and Target Market – Archies Gallery MARKET TARGET MARKET SEGMENT Greetings & Gifts purchasers for personal purposes (Physical & Online) – •Adolescents (13 – 19 yrs) •Young Adults (20 – 35 yrs) •Adults (above 36 yrs) Corporate Gifting (Physical & Online)– •C2C •B2C •B2B TARGET SEGMENT Greetings & Gifts purchasers for personal purposes (Physical & On-line) – •Young Adults (20 – 35 yrs) Corporate Gifting (Physical & On-line)– •C2C •B2C People who want to send Individuals who gifts and non- want to purchase verbal greetings greetings and gifts & wishes Market Segment and Target Market – Career Launcher MARKET People who want education/ Job & Skill building TARGET MARKET Students who want higher education from premier institutes Parents who want quality basic education for their kids SEGMENT Career Counseling Services and Test Preparation for High School and UG level students for Higher Education – Business & Hotel Management Law Engineering & IT CA Fashion Design CBSE Board Exams XII Mainstream education – Schools Colleges Institute for Profession Courses Test Preparation for Civil Services – UPCS State Public Service Commission Test Preparation for Bank – PO Clerical Skill Schools – Pre-hire Training Livelihood Skills Program Vocational Training at – Institutes Corporate Govt...
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