http://www.goalforward.com Wed, 11 Feb 2009 02:34:56 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Barack Obama is arguably the most recognizable figure in the world as he embarks on his journey as the 44th president of the United States. Obama’s election as president has been well-documented as the first election of an African-American president in the US. Prior to being elected to president ... http://www.goalforward.com/in-the-spotlight-barack-obama/ The one overriding question any employer has when screening a resume is: Should I call this person for an interview? Keep in mind – Getting a call for an interview is the main goal of a resume. It is not to tell your life story or mention every great accomplishment ... http://www.goalforward.com/the-killer-resume-%e2%80%93-key-questions-to-address/ Most job seekers by now understand the necessity of a resume while conducting a job search. However, many do not realize how important a cover letter is to the process. How important is it? Many human resources professionals say the cover letter can have as much, if not more impact ... http://www.goalforward.com/the-importance-of-a-good-cover-letter/ While some employees would prefer to work in isolation and pretend others do not know they are there, the more ambitious, growth-oriented employees realize they must be recognized by supervisors to have a chance to move up. Growth and mobility within one’s organization is often a motivating factor that drives ... http://www.goalforward.com/how-to-get-noticed-at-work/ In order to improve your effectiveness and satisfaction with your job, it is imperative that you feel comfortable approaching supervisors and coworkers regarding feedback on your performance. It is a mistake for any employee to wait to address communication and feedback at a formal evaluation process. Many companies offer ... http://www.goalforward.com/how-to-ask-for-informal-feedback-from-supervisors-and-coworkers/ Very rarely has a research study or case analysis been introduced that suggests that successful people are the ones that do not set goals or have a vision. Obviously, quite the opposite is true. Goal setting is generally ranked near the top of the list of skills or habits shared ... http://www.goalforward.com/goal-setting-for-career-success/ While many job seekers now understand the relevance of a good resume to the process of getting a job, there is still some uncertainty as to what exactly makes a good resume. The first basic thing people need to understand about a resume’s purpose is that it has one – ... http://www.goalforward.com/get-the-job-you-want-with-an-effective-resume/