Attorney Paul Sternberg Tact to Ensure That Your Career Progresses
By Attorney Paul M. Sternberg Houston | December 8, 2009
Career Development - A Tact to Ensure That Your Career Progresses Uninterrupted
Attorney Paul Sternberg Tact to Ensure That Your Career Progresses By Belsheba Nyabwa
One aspect of personal growth is career development hence it is important as an individual to approach this issue carefully and tactfully. A number of people are known to make mistakes that eventually delay their career development or cost them all together. It is also good to realize that having college certificates does not necessarily guarantee you success in your career.
There is an adage that says, do not put all your eggs in one basket. Even if you get verbal job offers from very reliable and trusted employers, do not entirely count on their word. Some people are known to even resign from their present employment on the basis of having being offered a job by another employer. It is always prudent to get a commitment letter before writing that resignation letter.
Sometimes the offers could be genuine but there are always unpredictable events that may arise in between and persuade your prospective employer otherwise. I do not need to inform you that you can end up without any job in the first place. The lack or absence of a commitment letter makes it easy for an employer to overturn an offer.
Nowadays, getting employment is not easy, since many are entering the job market and hence the competition for the limited vacancies is quiet high. The economic recession has not made things any better with many experienced and skilled individuals losing their employment through retrenchments. These same people are entering the job market and may have an edge over you hence think twice before you leave your current employment in the name of having gotten an offer from a trusted and reliable employer.
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Paul Sternberg Attorney Career Development Loans
By Attorney Paul M. Sternberg Houston | December 8, 2009
What is a Career Development Loan And How to Get One
Paul Sternberg Attorney Career Development Loans By Sarah Maple
Recent graduates are in a uniquely tough position when it comes to further study. On the one hand, for many students who have just received a degree it is an entirely good idea to consider a postgraduate course to avoid the competitive recession-hit job market and to use the opportunity to make themselves even more employable. Yet on the other hand, it is unsurprising that many young people are anxious when it comes to the financial implications of further study - especially in a climate that is treating savers more kindly than borrowers.
If you are eager to embark on further study after three years of university, once you have decided on exactly you want to do you should then consider a career development loan. Career development loans (sometime referred to as professional loans) are offered by certain banks such as Barclays, RBS and Co-Operative and are specifically designed to give you the finance to aid your career or professional life.
The loans are often used by individuals who want to do a traditional university masters course, but career development loans can also be used to do another BA in a different subject, distance learning courses, vocational training and specialist courses, and diplomas - it’s really up to you, as long as it is clear that such study will be seen to be pushing your career forward. The money should then be used to go towards course fees, living expenses, and other costs including books, tools and transport.
Career development loans differ from regular loans in a number of ways. First off, the amount you can usually borrow ranges from £300 to £10,000. Additionally, while you are studying the interest (average rates hover at around 9.9 percent) incurred is paid by the Learning Skills Council and continues like this for a month after you have finished - giving you a little bit of time to find work before you must start paying it back.
It is also important to remember that you must be over 18 to be granted a CDL, as well as a UK resident - and it is worth applying early because lenders have a certain amount they can offer and they can be fairly selective with who they lend to. It is worth seeking advice from a careers adviser or your bank before deciding on whether a career development loan is the best option for you.
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Paul Sternberg Attorney on What You Do
By Attorney Paul M. Sternberg Houston | September 26, 2009
Career Management - Do Your Friends Know What You Do?
Paul Sternberg Attorney on What You Do Author: Dennis Abenanty
Most people can recall at least one time when they needed help with something and without hesitation a friend or relative offered a referral. Have a pain in your neck? See Dr. Weber. Need a math tutor? Call Mary Jones. Not sure how to report the gain on the sale of your home? Call my tax guy.
But as quick as they were to recommend a doctor, a tutor, or a tax preparer, do these same people know what you do? If they were in a similar conversation with someone about what you do for a living, would they even think of offering your name? If they tripped over the perfect job for you, would they know it? For most of us, the answer is, no.
It is your job to help people understand what you do. You need to create a marketing campaign about you, so that job opportunities will come to you without you even being present in the conversation.
Consider this conversation between a data security manager and a friend:
Data Security Manager: “If I don’t find someone quickly who knows about Extranet & Internet DMZs and network security, I’m going to have some serious problems on my hands. Just today we had another major problem with our PIX Firewalls and Split Managed VPN, and all our routers and switches went down.”
Friend: “I haven’t the slightest idea what that means, but I know a guy who does. Here’s his name and number; give him a call and maybe he can help.”
Whether you are in the market for a new job or not, this is how you want to be known. But before you start broadcasting to the world what you do, prepare a carefully thought out marketing pitch and try it on some trusted colleagues.
Avoid Expansive Labels
Telling people you are a banker, a consultant, or a sales person won’t even begin to educate them in what you do. Be more specific.
A lawyer can be a criminal lawyer, an intellectual property lawyer, an immigration lawyer, a securities lawyer, a real estate lawyer, a tax lawyer, an international lawyer, a family lawyer, and a multiplicity of other specialties.
Educate
Much like the lawyer paradigm, telling someone you are a programmer is not precise enough, but might also evoke a deer-in-the-headlights question, “So…what do you do, then…?”
Don’t assume the other person knows much about computers. Be prepared to define your specialty at varying levels of understanding, and be patient even if you have to explain Programming 101; “Computers follow instructions from programming languages that require a great deal of precision and completeness to enable the computer to produce the intended action. There are many different languages, but my specialty is helping companies design first class web pages using HTML programming.”
Promote Your Value Proposition - Not Yourself
Offering your job title does little to help people understand what you do and can also be perceived as condescending. Think in terms of a marketing brochure, not a resume.
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Paul Sternberg Attorney Career Branding Strategies
By Attorney Paul M. Sternberg Houston | August 26, 2009
Career Branding Strategies to Beat a Recession
Paul Sternberg Attorney Career Branding Strategies By: Sharon Alexander
Self Branding or career branding is an often over-looked important party of the job search. The biggest mistake that people make is to assume that their past accomplishments and career experiences will speak for themselves.
Often, job seekers can fail to take a proactive approach to creating and marketing their reputations. Branding is setting yourself apart from other job
seekers. If an employer sees “productive,” or “self-motivated” basically stamped on your forehead he/she is going to stop and take notice. The blame lies entirely on you if you choose not to be active in asserting your reputation.
It is so important to market and manage your reputation in this manner. Start by determining what your strengths and assets are. What have other employers complemented you on? Are you dependable? Do you show good leadership? Or maybe you have good analytical qualities?
Whatever your best feature is, you need to identify it, and then go about highlighting it to potential employers. There are many different ways to market your brand. Begin including your brand in emails and letters. When you describe to people your job functions, include your brand. This can be done effectively and tastefully in a manner such as, “I work for company X to create new software; my work is completed on time and on budget.”
Another example from a manager’s standpoint could be, “I lead others to follow my example and work efficiently without sacrificing quality or integrity.” The first example provided highlights the candidate’s respect for deadlines and good money sense. The second showcases the employee’s leadership qualities and values. Once you establish your brand you can use it in many situations to remind your potential employer what it is that you bring to the table.
The bottom line is that if you don’t brand yourself, others will. Nobody wants to see bad qualities like these present in a potential employee. You might have accidentally given a bad first impression without even knowing it, and words like these might cling to your name.
Much of this could have been avoided had you mentioned in early email correspondence that you have responsibly performed your duties with other employers and that you possess such and such qualities. Obviously if you claim punctuality as a selling point, then are late to an initial interview, your actions discredit your claims. Generally, however, you can shape the opinion that others will take toward you, by effectively marketing your brand.
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Paul Sternberg Attorney and Your Career
By Attorney Paul M. Sternberg Houston | July 25, 2009
How to Succeed Within the Interview….and Your Career
Paul Sternberg Attorney and Your Career By: Pamela Watson
We all know that a well designed job search requires much more than help with your resume and job interview tips. Usually it’s good to get advice from the experts and career counselors or coaches. But, it is far more important to know yourself and to know where you want to end up. Do you have a picture in your mind of where you’ll be in 5 years..10 years? Can you describe it? Have you written it down ? With this picture or goal in mind, can you now plan for tomorrow’s career strategy? What can you do, tomorrow, that will lead to the better job or the promotion?
Every step you take towards securing a new position, obtaining a highly desired promotion, reaching short-term career plans should be based upon a big picture - - your career vision. It is what provides the pathway for your personal success. It is what keeps you on track during disappointments and in the midst of organizational or personal changes.
As the central character in this strategy, you’re the one who has to articulate your dreams, capture your success stories, devise the steps needed to secure an interview, target desired companies, research each company to ensure they fit your interests and goals, and get the interview. We have to know what it is that we’re seeking to be effective.
Recently, I received an email from a business associate who wanted to proudly share a recent promotion within a major corporation. Since I’ve known this professional for over ten years and have heard him speak of his career goals, I recognized how valuable his stepping stones mean to him. His careful preparation, and planned risk-taking, was leading him to career success that had personal value to him and his family. When necessary he had made adjustments and changed jobs, but he kept focused on achieving the big picture.
The steps to creating your vision are similar to the process of drafting a company mission statement or long term plans. If you’ve ever participated in this process, you will understand the concepts. However, due to the size and functioning of corporations, it can take months - - sometimes years - - to complete a mission statement.
That’s not the case when you create your own personal one; the process is considerably shorter and there’s no need to get an entire management team together to complete it. What’s most important is that yours be based on your “reality” and your “dream.” Between those two areas is a gap of compromise that allows you to create a successful vision of your career. Whether you’re searching for a new job, a promotion, or career satisfaction, it’s important to have a vivid picture in your mind of where you’re heading.
It’s important that your career vision be drawn directly from your personal values, family background, financial desires, geographical limitations, physical limitations, etc. At least 25% of it should deal with your Reality.
The remaining 75% is based upon your dreams - - the bigger the better. Your life long dreams provide the basis of your desires. To connect the conflicting nature of your reality and your desires, it’s important to look for ideal compromises. If you’re able to respect your reality and still pursue your desire, then you’re on the right track. Your career vision should reflect your passionate and strong interests. Most importantly, it should be one that you can vividly capture on paper, verbalize, and be able to see or envision. It does not have to be materialistic - - it should, however, authentically detail your personal long term career goal.
Interviews are designed to compile results of your career-related actions, as well as to determine how well you will fit within the company. These are key measures and important to remember prior to starting your next interview. If you’ve done your homework (self evaluation and company research), then there are no difficult interview questions to answer. There’s only a discussion to take place regarding how well suited you are for the position.
Your vision should serve as the back drop for your career decisions and directly impact the short-terms step of interviewing. Yours should provide the motivation and drive needed for you to succeed within the interview. Each interview provides much needed feedback regarding the extent to which you are dedicated to achieving your dreams. Are you ready to succeed within your career?
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Corporate Housing Popularity from Attorney Paul Sternberg Houston
By Attorney Paul M. Sternberg Houston | June 15, 2009
Corporate Housing Gains Popularity
For those looking for comfort, value and practicality when lodging for extended periods of time, one type of lodging option should be at the top of your list- corporate housing. Corporate housing has caught on in popularity and over the last several years has been one of the fastest growing segments in the hotel industry. Choice Corporate Housing, Inc. facilities that are ideal for stays of five to 30 days or more.
What makes Choice Corporate Housing, Inc. so desirable are the many features and amenities that go above and beyond the traditional hotel experience. For instance, suites in Choice Corporate Housing, Inc. are built for long term stays, this means the rooms are comfortable, roomier and include features such as kitchens, microwave ovens, refrigerators, easy chairs, and home style furniture so that you can live and work in a home like environment while on the road.
Corporate housing suites remove the hotel atmosphere so that many travelers feel more comfortable and better rested. Corporate housing is a great solution for those that need to relocate; take part in extended corporate training classes, as well as temporary housing that is not corporate related. For those that stay in corporate housing the lifestyle is much different than that of a hotel. The emphasis is in the form of the living space and not on expensive luxury services such as high priced room service, office services or concierge services.
The Choice Corporate Housing, Inc. market which includes corporate housing has been extremely popular in recent years, staying above the traditional occupancy rates weathering the dips and exceeding in occupancies during industry growth years.
For those looking for corporate housing solutions, you should know that there are usually three distinct sectors to the market, economy corporate housing, mid range corporate housing and the high end corporate housing sector. Compared to hotels and motels, corporate housing delivers a big bang for the buck. For instance, during the years 1998 and 2006, the average cost per day for corporate housing in the economy sector was just $33.67, for the mid range sector it was $63.24 and the high end average cost per day was $112.12 per night, compared to a hotel or motel, corporate housing truly delivers valuable living and work space for a small price.
There are many reasons to choose Choice Corporate Housing, Inc. over traditional lodging alternatives. For one, corporate housing is the ideal solution for associates and executives that require comfort to work and live without the unneeded distractions of life on the road, for corporations, corporate housing is an affordable solution that offers lots of value, practicality and a big bang for the buck and operators and owners of corporate housing properties enjoy higher levels of occupancy rates during both the upturns and downturns in the lodging industry.
For those looking for solutions, if you haven’t looked into corporate housing, you might just be doing a disservice to both your associates and your budget.
Choice Corporate Housing, Inc.
Attorney Paul M Sternberg, Houston
(713) 789-8120
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Corporate Housing from Attorney Paul M. Sternberg Houston
By Attorney Paul M. Sternberg Houston | June 13, 2009
How Short Term Housing Can Work for You
If you find that you need accommodations for a longer period of time than is generally practical at a hotel, you should definitely look into Choice Corporate Housing, Inc. short term housing. Short term housing is a convenient and economical way to stay in a comfortable suite, condo or apartment for longer periods of time. Short term housing is ideal for the business traveler, for those relocating, families that in the midst of a renovation, or for those that require accommodations during temporary job assignments. Short term housing includes fully furnished accommodations with large fully equipped kitchens, a washer and dryer, 2 TVs, a DVD Player, all the amenities to provide all the comforts of your own home. Here is some information on how short term housing can work for you.
Choice Corporate Housing, Inc.
Attorney Paul M. Sternberg, Houston
(713) 789-8120
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Attorney Paul M. Sternberg, Houston Corporate Housing
By Attorney Paul M. Sternberg Houston | June 12, 2009
What Type of Choice Corporate Housing, Inc. Short Term Housing Fits Your Needs
If you require short term housing, you should ask yourself a few questions to help you decide which type of Choice Corporate Housing, Inc. housing best fits your needs. Your first consideration should be how many people will need housing. If it’s just you, you can choose a studio, or for a family of 3 or 4, you might decide it is necessary to find corporate or a short term furnished apartment to rent. Another consideration is the length of time you will require housing. While this might not be set in stone, if it is shorter than a month, you can easily narrow down your options. For longer periods of time, you should take into consideration how much living space you need and the amenities that are required to fulfill your basic Choice Corporate Housing, Inc. living needs.
Finally, price and location should be considerations, expect to pay more in certain markets such as larger cities or suburban areas with a tight housing market. In addition, if you company has allocated a certain amount towards your housing expenses, you will need to factor this into account.
For many types of individuals and families, short term housing is an practical, convenient and economical way to be extremely comfortable while you are in between permanent living arrangements.
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Attorney Paul M Sternberg Houston
(713) 789-8120
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Attorney Paul M. Sternberg - Houston Moneymakers
By Attorney Paul M. Sternberg Houston | June 11, 2009
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/business/realestate/5908382.html
Moneymakers: He rents you a home away from home
By NANCY SARNOFF
More than four years ago, Paul Sternberg was throwing a party when a
banker moving to town offered him a generous amount to rent his River
Oaks-area house — fully furnished.
That was when the real estate lawyer and condo investor decided to
start a corporate housing business.
Today, his 11-person firm, Choice Corporate Housing, has about $10
million in revenue and a growing list of Fortune 500 customers. The
company has about 700 occupied units across the country.
Paul Sternberg said he’s able to compete with larger companies on price
because he owns the furnishings and housewares.
He spoke with reporter Nancy Sarnoff about the business of renting
corporate apartments. What follows are excerpts of that conversation.
Q: How much do companies pay for corporate rentals?
A: The average corporate housing unit is between $2,000 and $2,500 a
month. That would be a one-bedroom. We have done some at $8,000 a month
but they’re few and far between.
Q: Where do you get most of your business?
A: We rely mostly on corporate business. Eighty percent is military and
Fortune 500 companies, and 20 percent (are individuals) moving to
Houston to find a job.
The fastest-growing segment of the hotel industry is extended stays.
The reason we’re better than extended stay is you get twice the space
at half or three quarters of the cost.
We do a lot down in the Medical Center for people who come in for
treatment.
Most individuals we talk to think you have to be a corporation or think
of it as being very expensive. Our problem is not our competitors. It’s
educating the public.
Q: What’s the normal stay in a corporate apartment?
A: The average person stays with us 6 to 7 months. We have agreements
with major management companies like Camden and Riverstone. Some do not
like corporate housing at all. They don’t like it because it’s
transient.
Q: Do you use other housing types apart from complexes?
A: We don’t do houses. We only stick with big apartment complexes. When
you have a repair issue, it gets dealt with right away. With the real
estate market the way it is, we get calls every day, “I have a condo.
Do you want to rent it for corporate housing?”
Q: Where do you buy your furniture?
A: Originally we bought it from Aaron’s. In the end, there’s a whole
bunch of furniture companies on the Beltway. We buy from them. We have
a 10,000-square-foot warehouse that we keep our furniture in.
nancy.sarnoff@chron.com
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Attorney Paul Sternberg Houston Career Development
By Attorney Paul M. Sternberg Houston | June 10, 2009
Career Development Brings Success
By: Shanat Kuphur
Meaning of the word “career” has moved out of its regular boundaries as a “money making business” into something more as a culminating edge of human ambitions. Henceforth career development and career development plans conquer their dreams even in a sound sleep - eternal happiness becomes a mirage. Vigilant eyes have to be kept to win back those lost hours of sleep.
Worldly pleasures have always attracted mankind-so is career development. Professionalism has grabbed world in such a spurious manner that education itself is oriented to career development. As world is advancing at the fraction of a second, becoming a professional-a lawyer, doctor, engineer, businessman, scientist-only can satisfy the ambitious students of today. Even after procuring a job, the urge for career development continues- human needs never ends.
In his pursuing for a lofty career, man often turns to be complaining. A dissection of the state of the art clearly reveals an unbiased human mind. Frequent career switching followed by red lines in career graph is the end result. A fretful mentality supplemented with lack of perseverance, determination and confidence is the root cause of these hindrances in the path of career development. Career development goals are set aiming at long-range career growth in the initial years. A lack of motivation and a lack of understanding of the aim throw stones and thorns in the road to the target. Egos and complexes pull their legs further down. A realization of potential becomes impractical and a career break through turns out to be impossible. Blinking eyes at this major issue is paving the way for a cancerous disease of mind. When surveyed for reasons, what commonly found is - setting lame excuses by beating around the bush, searching for heads to put the blame upon - this bird’s eye view makes things worse than the worst.
In order to succeed and have a commendable approach towards your career path, it’s essential that you follow a decided career development path. This need not be someone else’s plan, but just your estimates or goals based upon your personal gauging of the current day scenario. However your career development approach or path may not always get the much-anticipated momentum. The reason being you may be confused or simply not confident about your own achievements. Apart from this you may not be able to foresee and may not really device the best of plans. As such hypnosis for career development can help you see a great change in your monotonous and all too stagnant career graph.
Hypnosis for career management enables you to make a conscious decision and ensures that your sub conscious mind is always working towards this goal. Hypnosis awakens your inner being making it aware of the concerned scenario; you gain a deeper insight into what’s happening and revise your approach accordingly. Through hypnosis you will be able to initiate the process of change.
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