I can’t emphasize enough that in order to succeed in life you have to set goals for yourself. And not only do you need to set clear goals, but you must also have a plan of what to do in order to achieve them. Can you imagine looking for a certain destination without having any directions? Well, that’s what you would be doing if you do not envision a pretty clear map of how to get where you’re... 

There is a saying that the end justifies the means. And a lot of times it is very true: usually, when you have a high goal in front of you it’s necessary and frequently inevitable to take some unexpected reroutes and go through some complicated courses of obstacles in order to complete the quest successfully. If the final goal is worth all of that, that is. But does the end really justify ALL the... 

Everybody has to have a goal in life. That’s not the question (unless you want to realize at the end of your life’s journey that you have completely wasted the rare gift given to you). The question is whether you should try to set one really high, virtually unachievable goal, or a series of multiple, less aspiring goals that you can check off of your “Bucket List” along the way. The higher... 

So… you’re looking for cover letter help… If you are applying for a new job, you will undoubtedly need to provide a prospective employer with a resume or a curriculum vitae (CV). In addition, you should always also include a covering letter; this is a very important document that is all too often missed. That said, do you really know what the point of a covering letter is? Do you... 

Remember the age long adage “early to bed early to rise”, no matter the task one sets for himself, the earlier one starts it the better, the same goes with retirement. If you start early to plan for your retirement, you will definitely retire early. The earlier one retires the better, retirement does not mean tiredness, it should be a time to relax and take live as it comes. Depending... 

What’s the first thing you think of when you hear, “I’m living on a budget”? If you’re like most people, you think about living on cheap food, never buying new clothes, and definitely not taking great holidays. Actually, though, living on a budget can allow you to buy great food, have a fantastic wardrobe, and take holidays that are the envy of all your friends. Living... 

Many candidates go to recruitment agencies to make a career change. When their reasons for this are discussed during the interview, they are often vague as to their motivation and offer a number of reasons including higher salary, better working conditions and/or environment or that they simply need a change. As the new job process continues, it often becomes apparent that they do not really want... 

Burning bridges behind yourself might be a very smart military strategy. It makes it more difficult, if not impossible, for the other party to get access to the desirable goal. In the 1812 war against Napoleon, Russians even burned down their beloved city of Moscow themselves, which allowed them to eventually come out of the war victorious!..However, the civilians and the military play by different... 

Is a cover letter required when applying for a job? Well, let’s begin with the end in mind… what gets you hired? The interview, right? And how do you get the interview? Probably your resume. It is difficult to get called for an interview if you don’t submit a resume. But what gets your resume read? The answer, of course, is an effective cover letter. Your cover letter must be compelling... 

Networking is important in these days of uncertain employment. Remember that you must be willing to help others before you can ask them to help you. Start today by following these five steps: 1. Meet people…all the time. Always be open to meeting new contacts. Create a list of people who are where you would like to be someday, and think about how you can help them. Remember, you must give before...