Career Development has become a primary responsibility and an essential requirement for every individual in any organization. A profound career development skill can help an individual to meet the constantly changing needs of the market.

Career Development can be discussed under two perspectives- organizational and personal career development. Organizational development looks at how concerned individuals manage their careers within and between organizations. Personal career development aims at individual career development to bridge his skills with his career objectives.

Decision making is one of the toughest obstacles that an individual faces before he finally gives a kick start to his career. A right Career Development Centre can provide a great deal of help and support while launching one’s career. An individual’s career skill varies from another. So, choosing a right career needs proper counselling and lots of research works. An ideal Career Development Centre will help you sort out your professional skills, launching your career towards a right track. For a successful career path, it’s advisable to take counseling and guidelines from a renowned career development centre.

Why Career Development Centre has become a great demand in the market?

Career Development Centre has become a great demand in the market because:

It provides individual learning solutions and job search services Provides unique enterprise learning solutions for career oriented students and professionals Affords learning solutions for students, employees, academic institutions etc Provides help in decision making strategies for individuals Assists you to take charge and supervise your future Moves forwards your career, add new skills, or build up abilities

Computer Training Centre as one of the wings of Career Development Centre

Computer Training Centre has also been considered as one of the wings of Career Development Centers. Whether you want to launch a career in IT or upgrade your current desktop skill set, Computer Training Centres provide you with the right training programme to allow you achieve the desired goals. There are various computer training centres in the market that provide rich and compelling computer knowledge. Most of these computer training centres provide Red Hat certificate to ensure the privacy of communications. Red Hat Certificate system abridges enterprise-wide operation and implementation of a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).

The science of career development may take a new shape or role. However, with a wide range of career options for everyone, the further need for Career Development Centres will keep increasing day by day.

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By Ahg Hejill

It may seem an obvious point, but what you enjoy in life is one of the most important factors in choosing a career. But just as much as having a taste for what you do, you gotta love the when and the how.

If, for example, you are thinking of becoming a lawyer or doctor, but hate working weekends or long hours, then that may not be the career for you. This just means that there are other great opportunities than that provided by law or health care that will be a better fit for the life you want to live. The key is knowing what kind of worker that you are before you are in a race that makes you want to leave every day. Here are some tips to help you determine what career and industry is good for you.

If you’re into the bucks …You are ready, willing and able to give 120% from the time you enter the door in the morning, and are even willing to work late when a large project requires overtime. But in general, you want your weekends off to spend with family and friends, pursue hobbies, and explore your other interests. Careers to consider may be Banking, Healthcare Management, Business Management, Human Resources.

If you are a night owl … You hate getting up in the morning, and so it may be much better to have the hours of the day free for shopping, take a mid-morning coffee at Costa with friends, or catch up on the latest episode of your favourite show. Careers to consider may include; Hotel Management, Law Enforcement, Food Service Manager or other shift work.

If you are a morning person … Getting up before everyone, including the sun, is your preferred way to start the day. You’re most productive in the early hours of the morning and enjoy the solitude that comes with getting a quick start. Careers to consider include Florists, Home Health Care Nurses and Market Workers

If you’re a volunteer … You like helping people in need, and will not be happy in a career you are in unless your occupation increases the ‘general good’ of people with whom you work. Their success is what is most important to you. Careers to consider include Fundraising, Nonprofit, Social Worker, Rehabilitation, Counselor, and Teaching.

If you’re a people person … Well, you are usually pretty extroverted: you like working with a team of colleagues to brainstorm, develop ideas and solve problems. You are energy driven and are inspired by your teammates and their innovations, and you also love working with customers and help them to find solutions to their challenges. Jobs to consider: Marketing, Public Relations, Event Planner, Sales Manager

If you are a little introverted … You do best when you can take a project and run it by yourself. It gives you solitude which helps you focus on the task at hand so you can put your analysis and problem solving skills to work. Your reward in your work is a problem solved or a question answered. Jobs to consider: Engineer, Computer Programmer, Laboratory Technician, Database Administrator, Graphic Designer

If you’re pretty active. .. the idea of a cubicle or desk all day is way out from where you would like to be. You may need a career that allows you to be active and walk away, where you can interact with different people every day. At work, you like to be active physically and where you can work with your hands. Jobs to consider: Athletic Trainer, a Chiropractor, an Electrician, Hairdresser, Pet Groomer, or maybe a Yoga Teacher

By Jane Ahnfredi

Are you doing what you always wanted to?

Much of what lies behind having the right job is having the right attitude, and a lot of that is self belief.

If your self belief isn’t quite where you would like it to be, consider this.

You trust many other people today and every day; what they do, what they represent as professionals. How did you learn faith and confidence in their abilities? If you believe in other people, other people must believe in you, so is it not time to count on yourself? Who better than you to know what you are good at, and what kind of career you’re perfect for?

Then believe in the choices that flow from this. You can make your way! Realize this is a process. Because you are likely to have your current job to support you, you can go slowly if necessary. Because you are learning, the course of your career change may vary along the road.

Any reinvention process may take some time. Career transition involves careful planning and outlining of the steps and procedures. Set realistic goals, but also be stretched so that you can leave your comfort zone. Take time to consider the most important questions:

• What do you like most about the work you do?

• What are your greatest strengths?

• What areas do you prefer to stay out of both now and in the future?

• Who are the key decision makers that you need to make your career dreams come true?

Remember: there are unlimited options out there. One of the things I see people do is take a job that meets a certain number of their requirements, but not all. You must consider all of the components to a fulfilling career. Don’t settle for second best if you don’t have to.

If you are serious about making a career change, you must create a transition plan and establish milestones for steps to be taken along the road.

Here are four initial steps you can take immediately:

1. Get involved. How committed are you to finding a career on a scale of 1 to 10? If not 10, what do you have to do to move up the ladder?

2. Learn to overcome obstacles.
Obstacle 1: Not knowing what to look for in a job (Avoid if you can taking one that is “good enough” but that you won’t really like that much).

Obstacle 2: Do you really believe you can? Are you willing to go beyond / to blow through these barriers?

3. Get help. It really helps to have the support of a group or a professional counselor to remind you to stay positive and focused.

4. Claim your life. There is never a perfect time to do and you can always find excuses / reasons.

The key is to minimize risks and get the support you need. I myself was able to make my very successful career transition in large part due to my own coach. They helped me create my plan, stay positive, to identify what I wanted to do, and overcome obstacles. You can too. I encourage you to take a stand for your life and what you want!

Is it not time to find a career that matches your aspirations?

by Rupert Green

Some studies have shown that over 77% of Americans dislike their jobs.

That’s probably not a surprise for most people!

Often when I’m at a party or a restaurant, people can be heard discussing what they hate most about aspects of their work – who has got the worst job or the most difficult boss. Jobs are a big part of life, so it naturally falls into the conversation.

I think we often complain about our work because really we’re not in the right job.

There is something in the mutual commiseration of the daily grind  that connects us and makes us feel that we’re all in the same boat. But what if we were to be connected in the sense of actually liking work instead? What is it that can be done to move from the one to the other?

Let’s see what can be done to find a career you are passionate about …

The most important aspect is the planning. I’d thought I would share what I do before that – to put me in the right frame of mind to make decisions

First, take a deep breath. At this time, take a nice long, deep breath to ease the pressure. I do not know what will happen when I’m tense and tight – I have no power. When you are tight, your thoughts become generally restrictive, limited, and often counterproductive.

So free up some of this tension and agree to allow the ideas and motivation to flow. Breathe deeply and easily. Allow your mind to open to new possibilities. Because our jobs are so very important to us, we tend to take them a little too seriously.

Remember: There are endless possibilities out there, and know that there are many ways in which you can earn a good income. So; breathe, and realize that you can make new choices that could have a great impact on the rest of your life.

As you yourself let go of that nervous, negative energy, let your mind open to new alternatives. Acknowledge your career situation, how do you know where you are today? Is it possible to recreate this process and go in another direction entirely new to you, for the rest of your life? Of course it is. You chose your job before. You can do it again!

By Elizabeth Freedman

Fix your bad career habits

If 2010 is going to be your year, then get serious about fixing bad career and workplace habits that are dragging you down. Here are a few to think about:

Bad Career Habit #1: Not Networking

Let’s agree on one point – most of us would rather pull out our eyelashes than network. If you’re a networking champ, then skip this paragraph. Otherwise, consider the fact that one of the reasons you may avoid networking is simply because you’re not good at it. You’re not comfortable with it. You don’t enjoy it. Makes sense – after all, if you only went to the gym once or twice a year, that would hurt too, wouldn’t it? The only way to be a better networker is to do it more often. Practice. Make networking a habit – which means doing it when you don’t feel like it (kind of like the gym, right?). Make the commitment to have lunch with someone once a week, or attend an event once a month. Whatever the number, pick it and stick to it.

Bad Career Habit #2: Ignoring Social Media

If you’re not blogging, tweeting, or otherwise getting your ideas and expertise out there using social media tools, you’re missing a golden career opportunity. Most of us have no problem sharing the latest on Facebook, but are you using social media tools strategically? For instance, a job seeker looking for networking contacts could use her blog (which she’s already created and updates regularly as a way to showcase her expertise) to reach out to people to interview for an entry she’s working on. And, if you are using tools, how often are you blogging/tweeting? My personal resolution is to get more focused and disciplined about doing this, too – so I’m not blogging periodically, but on a regular basis. Here’s a habit I’m working on: Blogging three times/week. Readers, hold me to this!

Bad Career Habit #3: Mistaking Effort for Output

You and I know people that work their butts off – you may be one of them, in fact. There’s nothing wrong with hard work, but if you’re putting in lots of time and not getting the payoff (in promotions, raises, recognition, or whatever it is you’re hoping the hard work will do for your career), make sure you’re delivering value and real results that will matter to your personal bottom line. And, while you’re at it, avoid this bad habit’s evil stepsister – thinking that being busy is the same thing as being productive. We’re all busy – but how many of us are really getting everything done that we need to? A simple, but effective way to stay on track: Spend five minutes each morning (before you turn on your laptop or Blackberry) to make a list of three priorities for the day. Keep your list short, sweet, and targeted, so that if nothing else happens, you’ve been productive where it matters most.

Elizabeth Freedman is an expert in career and workplace issues. She is the author of Work 101: Learning the Ropes of the Workplace without Hanging Yourself and The MBA Student’s Job-Seeking Bible, and was a 2005 finalist for College Speaker of the Year, awarded by the Association for the Promotion of Campus Activities. Elizabeth runs a Boston-based career-development and coaching firm; clients include PricewaterhouseCoopers, Thomson Reuters and The Gillette Company. To bring Elizabeth to your next association event or workplace meeting, please visit http://www.elizabethfreedman.com.

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By Connor R Sullivan

Living in Pittsburgh, is a grand place to reside with being in the heartland of America you have many choices of where you would like to attend college for example; Pittsburgh State University would be an excellent college to attend depending on the career that you are contemplating. Is becoming a doctor on your list of things to do or possibly an attorney, the list of course could be endless; jobs are pretty difficult to come by these days due to the economy so one might want to consider the future of a particular type of job. There are many highly technical jobs available but the competition is the concern.

With an average of 1200 very competent and educated candidates for every one job is really a scare thing to think about; but one thing to take into consideration is health; no matter what is going on people are also either growing old or being sick with something. So a career in health is a good thought, but what if you are not interested in spending three to five more years in college; the issue of more education is ok, it is just too long to get a lifetime career going with that many years in school. So something just as good but not so time consuming would be more of interest; the needs to consider is caregiver jobs, there is definitely something good here, being specific would be CNA jobs. This would take less than a year for this type of long term career; so do a search online for jobs in CNA and you will then know what you are up against.

Becoming a nurse is really great for again the amount of time going back to college is difficult especially if you have a family that needs you on a full time basis; then there is your internship, these decisions are just so difficult to decide on.

Make a good and strong search even with a counselor when it comes to your future and you will not be sorry; visit several schools and view their entire curriculum, the cost and the amount of actual time in school, then how long is the internship and will you be paid in your internship. Many places do not pay for this, and actually it is a known fact that you have to pay the company or hospital whichever it may be to let you do your internship with them.

Even schedule several appointments with admissions and tour these facilities, schedule an appointment with the counselors and even go as far as the Dean or the Director of Education; do not let some pushy admissions person rush you into something just so they can make their commission.

In your decision if you choose the health field, prepare as best as you can, start when you are ready; and when you complete your college term you will be the best at what you do and the results will be very rewarding in the long run with a well paying career and you will be where you what to be, and that is very important.

Connor R. Sullivan recently used a professional service to find Pittsburgh caregiver jobs for a friend who is in need of a job. There are many Pittsburgh CNA jobs for his daughter who lives in the area.

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By Sudhajar Mangal

Career after graduation day is not an easy decision to make. Some students are having a hard time in choosing their career after high school. Some of them end up ot finishing their college degree because of wrong choices when it comes to the courses that they will take up, decision making is very important for a college degree. If you are determined to finish and wear graduation apparel after college, you have to make the right decision.

Evaluation and assessment is very important when choosing a college degree. As a possible college student it is necessary to appraise yourself before deciding to go into a course to pursue your graduation robes. You have to ascertain yourself on what field you like as your future job. Be familiar with your knowledge, skills and abilities to be able to find out which track will you have to acquire in college. Several college students failed to finish their degree because of lack of interest in their chosen field causing them to leave their graduation regalia behind.

To be able to evaluate yourself, you can seek help from your family and friends to assess your strength and weaknesses. Other opinion may help you decide on which path you are going to take that can lead you to your dream graduation gowns. You can make some survey format about yourself. You may also take an aptitude test, to know which field will suit your knowledge and personality.

Here are some of the courses that you can acquire during college that can lead you in wearing graduation gowns.

· There are fields for students whose desire is to live their life to serve God and other people. This course will actually lead you in serving God for life. People who find peace in this course successfully wear their graduation gowns and dedicate their life in serving people.

· You can as well enroll in an excellent business school if you desire to live out a college degree relative to business. You can also achieve your graduation gowns, if you are truthfully determined to obtain this course. You can enroll in one of the most excellent schools in business such as Yale, Harvard, and Wharton School of business. Finishing your college degree with graduation gown in this well-known school can carry you in high salary when you finish your college degree. You can also get hold of a nice position in your field after having your graduation cap and gown. Buy graduation tassels in this well-known university are the key to a vast opportunity that awaits you.

· If you desire to go into the field of medicine, there are a lot of courses related to medicine. These are for students who do extremely well into the field of science that can lead to wearing of your graduation gowns.

Evaluation and assessment can aid you in becoming victorious aside from having your graduation gowns with you just like when you had your Preschool Graduation caps and gowns.

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By Tony Jacowski

No one really has job security anymore. It’s sad, but true. The economy has come to such a place that even big-name companies are downsizing, closing their doors, or having to lay off employees just to make ends meet. People who once had stability and security in their dedicated service to their company no longer enjoy that privilege. Employees work with that shadow of fear hanging over them, wondering what they’re going to do if their job fails them, too. However, the best way to avoid this fear and unnecessary stress is to do something proactive. Make sure that you give your best, and provide innovative and forward thinking insight anytime that you can.

Make your company realize that you are an asset. If they value you, they will keep you for as long as they can. Put in 110% at all times, and you will have better luck avoiding that next round of layoffs. However, when a company closes completely, no one is safe. Therefore, you do need to be prepared for the worst. Here are some tips to help along the way.

-Have resumes ready. Be fully prepared to send them out as soon as you lose your job so that you don’t have to go without work for long.

-Make yourself as useful as possible. The more you are able to demonstrate your worth, the more likely your job will be saved in the event that it is able to be saved.

-Don’t fear job loss. Be proactive and accept that it is a real issue that could happen. Then, you will be better prepared to handle it when it comes your way.

-If all else fails, go into business for yourself. Plenty of people have started successful home businesses with nothing or next to nothing and done well for themselves. Then, the only person that you have to rely upon or trust is yourself.

-Learn about the resources for job seeking in your area and utilize them to the best of your abilities. Nothing is more important than taking advantage of the things that you are offered.

There is nothing that you can ultimately do to protect the job that you have. You can try your best to give your all and make sure that you’re an important member of the team, but the economic turmoil puts everyone at risk. Give yourself options so that you can feel like you have that security whether you actually do or not. With these things in mind, you might not find job security, but you will find a little peace of mind in everything that you do. Good luck, and happy job hunting, if that’s where you are headed!

Tony Jacowski is a quality analyst for The MBA Journal. Aveta Solutions – Six Sigma Online (http://www.sixsigmaonline.org) offers online six sigma training and certification classes for lean six sigma, black belts, green belts, and yellow belts.

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By Steve Humphreys

What exactly is a Dream Career? I am sure it means different things to different people. It may go all the way back to what career you dreamed about as a kid. Remember what you wanted to do when you grew up? You may, or may not remember. You could presently be unsure about what your ultimate job would be. If you have any doubts about what your ideal career is, you may know which careers you definitely would not like to do. For example, if you have an interest in art, and do not like math, you most certainly would not like being a mechanical engineer. If you love art, and have no artistic talent, maybe you would like to be around art instead, as an art curator.

A career related to your passion, hobby, or special interest, is the path to follow in finding your ideal job.

Let us compare being in your Right Livelihood to a hobby or special interest. Would it not be great to get up in the morning and go to a job you got paid for, and enjoyed like a hobby? Try thinking about what things you like to do in your spare time. Many gravitate toward turning what they love to do in their off work hours into a full time job. For example, if you like to put together model cars, maybe you would like opening your own hobby shop, or work for someone who owns one.

What you presently enjoy doing in your spare time can lead you to a full time career. In other words, do you spend your spare time with friends, socially? Do you like to stay home and surf the internet? Do you like to work outside in the garden? Are you a writer, or a poet? Do you like working on your car? Do you love cooking?

Once you find what you are interested in doing, you can then match this to a career which will be parallel to what you are passionate about.

What you consider a dream career, has to center around what kind of person you actually are. This is called your Career Personality. What type of person do you consider yourself to be? People are naturally attracted to those things which reflect who they are as unique individuals. For example, if you are slightly on the shy side, maybe you would like a job where you work on your own, relatively unsupervised, behind a computer. If you are outgoing, maybe you would like to work with others, and be the supervisor.

What we are looking for is what kind of career personality we all have, in order to find our best career fit. You could take a Career Personality Test to find this out. This is a career test which ties the right working personalities to careers which have been proven to be a good match. What we need to find out, is if your skills, talents, and abilities not only fit the career you are qualified for, but that you are also passionate enough about doing that particular job day in and day out.

If you have the aptitude for doing a certain job, you may only need the training and education to qualify for the position.

Everyone has a job niche, somewhere. It is simply up to you to discover where and who you want to be. We all want to be ourselves, and do what we enjoy doing, daily. There is so much time devoted to working to earn a salary to survive; it is worth the extra time and effort to do the research involved in finding something we will love to do to make a living at. All it may take to find our dream career is to know ourselves a little better, trust in our own judgment, and be realistic about what we can attain occupationally. This is how I found what I am doing now.

Steve Humphreys

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How To Find A Career That Fits
By Hallie Crawford

According to Forbes.com++, some surveys have found that 87% of Americans don’t like their jobs. This probably isn’t surprising to you. Whether you’re at a party or out to dinner… more often than not, it’s one big gripe-fest, focused around the most loathed aspects of your jobs and “who’s got it the worst at work.”

Work is a big part of life so it comes up naturally in conversation. I find we often complain about our jobs instead of singing our boss’s praises or something along those lines–right?! There’s something about commiserating over the daily toil and all the hardships we endure, that connects us and makes us feel like we are all in the same boat.

But what if we connected over how much we enjoyed our jobs instead? What would that be like?

As a certified career coach, that is my mission: to change the way people feel about work; from seeing it as just a paycheck to having it be a fulfilling, rewarding endeavor that is an extension of their purpose and passion. That’s what this article is about: Finding a Career that FITS.

So let’s get started, to help you begin this process of finding a career you are passionate about…

First, take a deep breath. (That’s right, I’m serious!) Right now, take in a long, deep breath to take some pressure off this process. I know what happens when I am tense and tight – nothing flows. When you’re tight, your thoughts tend to be restrictive, limited and self-defeating. So release some of this tension if you have it, and commit to allowing the process to flow. Breathe deeply and easily. Permit your mind to consider new possibilities.

Because our jobs are vitally important to us, we tend to take this so seriously that we can end up becoming totally stressed out. Remember: there are unlimited options out there, and income can be achieved in so many creative and fulfilling ways!

So breathe, and realize that you can do and be anything. As you feel yourself letting go of that nervous, negative energy, allow your mind to open up to new alternatives. Acknowledge your career situation; how did you get where you are today? Is it possible to recreate that process and go in an entirely new direction for yourself, your life? Of course it is. You did it before. You can do it again!

Once you’re aligned with the possibilities, trust that you will figure this out and believe in yourself. You can find a career you truly enjoy. I’ve helped many people do it and I’ve done it myself. I have faith that you can do the same!

What are some ways you can remind yourself to believe and trust in your own abilities? Remember that people are relying on you this very minute. You have earned trust at your place of employment. The very job that YOU perform each day, helps one company bring in thousands, maybe millions or billions. That is no small feat, by any means!

Give yourself credit for what you currently do that people rely on you for. Do you pay a mortgage each month? Has the state entrusted you with a driver’s license? If other people have faith in you, isn’t it time you trusted yourself? Who better than you knows what YOU excel at, and what type of career you’re ideally suited for? Have faith in the choices you make. YOU can do it, YOUR way!

Next, realize this is a process. Because you’re probably relying on your current job to support yourself, you can make the move gradually if you need to. Because you’re learning, the course of your path may change along the way. You’ll figure it out.

The process of reinventing yourself can take some time. Career transition involves careful planning, and outlining of steps and procedures. Set goals that are realistic yet also a stretch, so that you can step out of your comfort zone and set yourself up for success. Take time to consider the most important questions:

• What do you enjoy most about the work you do now?
• What are your greatest strengths?
• What areas would you prefer to steer clear of in the future?
• Who are the key people and resources you’ll need to help make your dream career manifest itself?
• What about finances – will you be borrowing money, or dipping into your savings as a way to get the plan off the ground?
• How can you manage your expenses to successfully make the transition without hurting your bank account?

If you’re starting to feel overwhelmed, not to worry. There are qualified professionals who can help you “get to know yourself all over again,” make the best choices, and prevent you from making any hasty moves in your career that you may regret later. As a certified career coach who has helped countless individuals discover the profession that’s a perfect fit for them, I can help you make a positive career change, one step at a time.

Because this is a process that usually takes time, I encourage you to start now. Take action while you are feeling more stable, and not reckless or impulsive. If you already are really unhappy and on the verge of desperation, that’s okay too, but there are things you can do right now to help yourself feel better and remain on steady ground with respect to your career. If you’re reading this article, you’re taking the first step… so pat yourself on the back!

One of the things I see people do is take a job that meets some of their needs, but not all of them. You need to consider all of the components to a satisfying career. To learn about these components, and much more, you can purchase a recording of my Love Your Job! Finding a Career that FITS Teleclass at http://www.halliecrawford.com/products.html.

If you’re serious about making a career change, you’ll need to create a transition plan and set intermediate goals for steps you need to take along the way. In another upcoming NCMA article, I will address this further. For now, know that you need to create a plan, and mentally prepare yourself. Here are four preliminary actions you can take immediately:

1. Commit yourself. How committed are you to finding a career that fits, on a scale from 1-10? If it’s not at a 10, what do you need to do to move it up the scale?

2. Learn to overcome obstacles. Obstacle 1: not knowing what to look for in a job (so you take one that is “good enough” that you don’t truly enjoy). Obstacle 2: your own disempowering beliefs. Are you ready to move past/blow through these obstacles? I have faith that you can do it!

3. Get support. I’m being totally honest when I say: it really helps to have the support of group or a career counselor to remind you to stay positive and focused. My contact information is below if you’d like more information from me.

4. Claim your life. There never is a perfect time to do this and you can always come up with excuses/reasons not to. The key is to minimize the risks by getting the support you need.

I myself was able to very successfully make my career transition in large part because of my own coach. She helped me create my plan, remain positive, move forward, identify what I wanted to do, and overcome obstacles. You can do this, too. I encourage you to take a stand for your life and what you want!

Isn’t it time you found a career that fits?

++ “Loving the Job You Hate,” Article date 12/1/05, accessed 10/2/06, author Scott Reeves (Article link: http://www.forbes.com/careers/2005/11/30/career-work-employment-cx_sr_1201bizbasics.html)

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