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Vocational Evaluator and Career Development Professional, FACTS

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I am a career development professional, aiming to help maximize and actualize the potential of others. I have worked for education, non-profit, and private industries, providing a vast array of career development services including resume writing, career counseling, career and vocational assessment, and instruction and presentation.

Aug. 29, 2011

Craig Houston recommends this answer by Steve Gershik

What do you do when a candidate has misspellings on their resume?

What a great opportunity for you to learn how a potential hire responds to constructive criticism.
If you point it out to him/her and they thank you, tell you what they will do to fix it, then offer to provide you another writing sample with flawless ... more

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Career Development

Aug. 12, 2011

Craig Houston recommends this answer by James Bird Guess

What do you think successful people do that others don't?

I think to be successful in today's constant changing, innovative economy you must be a hustler, or an enterprising person determined to succeed; go-getter. Here the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Hustlers in Today's World of management and business.
Habit 1: Be Afraid!
Don’t be ... more

May 3, 2011

Craig Houston and 5 other people answered this question

What are your tips for improving a job search?

There are jobs out there, but the challenge is getting noticed. With there being at least four unemployed individuals for every job opening and a good portion of workers searching for new or better opportunities, frequently translates to the general acknowledgement that it is now ... more

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Career Development

Dec. 19, 2010

Craig Houston and 4 other people answered this question

Should I start up my company and go the entrepreneurial route or start my JD/MBA?

David, a great read regarding your situation is Career Renegade by Jonathan Fields: http://www.jonathanfields.com/blog/articles-books-publication/.
You can also get some great insights regarding the establishment of your entrepreneurial dreams from his blog. In short, I say if you have the resources and the dream, go for ... more

Human Resources

Dec. 19, 2010

Craig Houston and 5 other people answered this question

What can be done to reduce stress levels in my call center?

It can be beneficial to allow your employees an opportunity to discuss what stresses and challenges they are facing with periodic meetings. This can also be an opportunity to exchange notes, increase employee comaraderie, and improve best practices. Though it is a sacrifice in productivity, ... more

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Angry Customers

Nov. 26, 2010

Craig Houston and 17 other people answered this question

What's the best way to improve team morale?

When it comes to motivation and morale, I like to follow the theories of positive psychology, and there are a lot of sources for improved business practice under that category. For a quick briefing on some of these strategies, check this article out:
http://managementhelp.org/guiding/motivate/basics.htm more

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