Posted in Career Mgt., Positive Attitude on May 4th, 2009
The way I start out my blog week, professional week, and personal week is with gratitude and a positive attitude. It can be hard to do and even takes practice and a lot of determination but it is worth it. It really helps direct my week and makes it much more productive.
Here’s what I know [...]
Posted in Career Change, New Graduates on Apr 30th, 2009
Thursday’s Review
I’m sure we can all agree that we need some encouragement and understanding of the opportunities that come with major changes in environments. So, in keeping with this thought I decided to investigate the top industries and positions that job seekers looking for change or just getting started can hopefully check out to see [...]
Posted in Career Change on Apr 28th, 2009
There seems to be endless possibilities for those having to make a career change. When this opportunity becomes available some know exactly what they will do and where they will do it while others become overwhelmed by the endless possibilities and don’t know where to begin.
Three ways to help narrow down those seemingly endless possibilities:
Find [...]
Posted in Career Mgt., Positive Attitude on Apr 10th, 2009
If you want a place to go that is filled with positive, forward-moving individuals, get on Twitter. It takes a while to “get it” but along the way you’ll meet great people and be overwhelmed as I am with the positive interactions I read and have everyday.
No moaning and groaning (for the most part), no [...]
Posted in Job Search, New Graduates on Apr 8th, 2009
Soon-to-be new graduates are once again revving up their job searches by now, either looking for internships or entry level jobs in the “real” world. It is hard for all job seekers right now but new graduates especially may find the process overwhelming. So, I’ve included a few great secrets that job seekers learn after [...]
Posted in Positive Attitude on Mar 23rd, 2009
Today has been pretty slow – but Monday is often a quiet phone and new-client day with Tuesday usually making up for it. If I were a ½ empty kind of gal, I would be pretty bummed because I haven’t had one person seal-a-deal today. Thankfully, I am blessed with a ½ full glass and [...]
Posted in Networking, Positive Attitude on Mar 18th, 2009
Remember that song? Man I loved Fleetwood Mac and that song was like an anthem as I was graduating from high school back in the early 80’s and getting ready to embrace the real world…whatever that meant.
Fast forward a few years (OK, maybe a few decades) and I realize I am sharing this same message [...]
Posted in Job Loss, Job Search on Mar 16th, 2009
Every spring the ice on the pond starts to get shiny, thinner and eventually breaks open to reveal the cold clear water below. When the pond unthaws the foul in the area sense, smell, see (I’m not sure) the water and come to nest for the spring. We usually get the normal varieties of ducks [...]
Posted in Career Change, Job Loss on Sep 12th, 2008
There is always something good that can be found in everything that happens, even in tragic or near tragic events. Sometime the immediacy of a situation can blind you from opportunities or other ways to view situations. Layoffs in particular, can be devastating to some.
Instead of watching the wave of layoffs get ever closer without [...]
