Here are some excellent questions to consider from Tammy Mathieu's blog
• what brings you to what you do?
• did you end-up choosing your career / lifestyle or did it just gradually happen?
• how do your skills fit in?
• what interests do you have?
• what are some of the things you like (i.e. hobbies)?
• what types of places do you like?
• what makes you happy?
• what would you want to do?
• where would you like to go?
• what is the core of your career?
• what do you contribute?
• what is the Big Picture of what you do?
• how does what you do make a difference in other people's lives?
• what is the essence of what you do right now?
• what represents [love, happiness, fun, peacefulness, family, success, etc.] to you?
Why not post your answers below....
To your success
Fran
P.S. Want to make a video for your job search?
http://www.easyvideoproducer.com/clickthru.php?id=13200
Wednesday, December 01, 2010
Job Searching? Here's some help
http://tammymathieu.blogspot.com/2010/09/using-soft-skills-to-create.html
Thought of the day: "I thought I already knew what I needed to do - however after talking to the fishing guide - I realized that I needed to make minor changes. And after making them, I started catching more fish with less effort."
Your career is the greatest investment you can make in yourself. When you are happy in your job, you see positive results in everything around you, from finances to relationships to personal health. So why stay stuck in the current situation if it doesn't completely suit who you are inside?
Easy to use to identify your key strengths and find the right career for you! Download a FREE copy of a 15-Minute Career Test >
http://www.careerjoy.com/news-and-events/events
Get the Right Career Right Now! FREE 1 Hour TeleWORKshop
Thursday, December 2, 2010 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Change the way we work. . .change the world! Creating a results-only workplace with best-selling authors Cali Ressler and Jody Thompson
Thursday, December 9, 2010 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
To your success!!
Fran
Thought of the day: "I thought I already knew what I needed to do - however after talking to the fishing guide - I realized that I needed to make minor changes. And after making them, I started catching more fish with less effort."
Your career is the greatest investment you can make in yourself. When you are happy in your job, you see positive results in everything around you, from finances to relationships to personal health. So why stay stuck in the current situation if it doesn't completely suit who you are inside?
Easy to use to identify your key strengths and find the right career for you! Download a FREE copy of a 15-Minute Career Test >
http://www.careerjoy.com/news-and-events/events
Get the Right Career Right Now! FREE 1 Hour TeleWORKshop
Thursday, December 2, 2010 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Change the way we work. . .change the world! Creating a results-only workplace with best-selling authors Cali Ressler and Jody Thompson
Thursday, December 9, 2010 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
To your success!!
Fran
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Give Yourself An Edge In THe Interview
Follow these steps to stand out in your next interview.
For an interview planning form, Click here
To your success
Fran
http://www.franwatson.ca/
P.S. Find out who's hiring:
Whos Hiring – Top employers week of 11-22-10 http://bit.ly/eP1Lmd #career #jobsearch
For an interview planning form, Click here
To your success
Fran
http://www.franwatson.ca/
P.S. Find out who's hiring:
Whos Hiring – Top employers week of 11-22-10 http://bit.ly/eP1Lmd #career #jobsearch
Searching for a New Job? Some Tips
If you are looking for a job, there are some great tips in this youtube video. Take a look.
To your success
Fran Watson
To your success
Fran Watson
Wednesday, November 03, 2010
Job Search Tips - Do You Know What You Want To Do?
I was surfing the net today and came across this article which I thought I would share with you.
What Do You REALLY Want?
Written by Editor, Pick The Brain on December 7, 2007
The statement, “You can do anything you put your mind to,” leads us to believe that all you must do is imagine what you’d like to accomplish, set your mind to the task, and wait for success.
To a certain degree this is true. Focused intention combined with action is a powerful force. But the statement is misleading because it fails to mention the difficulty and necessity of focusing your mind on a specific goal.
Most of us don’t know what we want. We think we do, but we really don’t. We only know what we don’t want. We don’t want a boring job. We don’t want to be poor. We don’t want to disappoint our loved ones.
Knowing specifically what you want is much different than knowing what you don’t want. When you only know what you don’t want, your intentions aren’t focused. Consider this example.
Pete doesn’t want to be poor. He’s sick of earning less than his friends, and he’s determined to raise his status. To accomplish this goal, Pete could take many different paths. He could train for a high paying profession, such as doctor or lawyer. He could start his own company, go into real estate, or do many other things that would lead to acquiring wealth.
But Pete isn’t sure what he wants to do. He doesn’t know which path best fits his skills and personality, so he doesn’t resolve to follow any particular path.
Hoping to answer this question, he investigates a dozen possibilities, but as soon as he runs into adversity he decides that path isn’t for him and moves on to a new solution.
Pete’s actions aren’t focused. Although he works very hard, his efforts don’t build on each other. Rather than building one giant impenetrable sand castle, Pete has built twenty smalls ones that are easily toppled. He ends up confused and discouraged. Ultimately Pete’s lack of focus leads to failure.
Now, what if Pete had chosen a specific path? Suppose he decided on the law profession. His actions would have been clearly defined:
•Get a high score on the LSAT
•Attain letters of recommendation
•Get accepted to a good law school
•Decide on a field of law
•Earn a law degree
•Find a high paying job with a good law firm
A set of specific goals is much easier to achieve than a vague end goal like becoming wealthy. Being focused on a path gives Pete a logical set of actions to follow. Each accomplishment is one step closer to the final goal.
I think we can all agree that committing to a clearly defined path, regardless of which one, gives Pete the best chance of becoming wealthy.
But how can he choose a path if he doesn’t know what he wants? Maybe money isn’t his only goal. Maybe he wants to do something he loves at the same time. Maybe he can’t afford to go back to school. Reality is complicated, and Pete doesn’t want to commit too soon.
And that’s why he fails.
But I don’t think that’s necessarily a bad thing. Most people don’t fit neatly into a predefined path. Forcing yourself into one may lead to success, but it probably won’t make you happy.
This is the point. If you want to be conventionally successful, to attain wealth and status, you need to choose a specific path (preferably something mainstream) and follow it to the letter.
On the other hand, if you aren’t particularly concerned with wealth or success, you can take your time searching for that perfect niche.
Just don’t wait too long to decide. Each moment you deliberate, your already committed competitors sprint further ahead.
But, then again, maybe life isn’t a race, and maybe the most interesting people follow a path all their own.
To find out more about Pick The Brain blog, click here. There are some really neat articles.
To your successful job search.
Fran
What Do You REALLY Want?
Written by Editor, Pick The Brain on December 7, 2007
The statement, “You can do anything you put your mind to,” leads us to believe that all you must do is imagine what you’d like to accomplish, set your mind to the task, and wait for success.
To a certain degree this is true. Focused intention combined with action is a powerful force. But the statement is misleading because it fails to mention the difficulty and necessity of focusing your mind on a specific goal.
Most of us don’t know what we want. We think we do, but we really don’t. We only know what we don’t want. We don’t want a boring job. We don’t want to be poor. We don’t want to disappoint our loved ones.
Knowing specifically what you want is much different than knowing what you don’t want. When you only know what you don’t want, your intentions aren’t focused. Consider this example.
Pete doesn’t want to be poor. He’s sick of earning less than his friends, and he’s determined to raise his status. To accomplish this goal, Pete could take many different paths. He could train for a high paying profession, such as doctor or lawyer. He could start his own company, go into real estate, or do many other things that would lead to acquiring wealth.
But Pete isn’t sure what he wants to do. He doesn’t know which path best fits his skills and personality, so he doesn’t resolve to follow any particular path.
Hoping to answer this question, he investigates a dozen possibilities, but as soon as he runs into adversity he decides that path isn’t for him and moves on to a new solution.
Pete’s actions aren’t focused. Although he works very hard, his efforts don’t build on each other. Rather than building one giant impenetrable sand castle, Pete has built twenty smalls ones that are easily toppled. He ends up confused and discouraged. Ultimately Pete’s lack of focus leads to failure.
Now, what if Pete had chosen a specific path? Suppose he decided on the law profession. His actions would have been clearly defined:
•Get a high score on the LSAT
•Attain letters of recommendation
•Get accepted to a good law school
•Decide on a field of law
•Earn a law degree
•Find a high paying job with a good law firm
A set of specific goals is much easier to achieve than a vague end goal like becoming wealthy. Being focused on a path gives Pete a logical set of actions to follow. Each accomplishment is one step closer to the final goal.
I think we can all agree that committing to a clearly defined path, regardless of which one, gives Pete the best chance of becoming wealthy.
But how can he choose a path if he doesn’t know what he wants? Maybe money isn’t his only goal. Maybe he wants to do something he loves at the same time. Maybe he can’t afford to go back to school. Reality is complicated, and Pete doesn’t want to commit too soon.
And that’s why he fails.
But I don’t think that’s necessarily a bad thing. Most people don’t fit neatly into a predefined path. Forcing yourself into one may lead to success, but it probably won’t make you happy.
This is the point. If you want to be conventionally successful, to attain wealth and status, you need to choose a specific path (preferably something mainstream) and follow it to the letter.
On the other hand, if you aren’t particularly concerned with wealth or success, you can take your time searching for that perfect niche.
Just don’t wait too long to decide. Each moment you deliberate, your already committed competitors sprint further ahead.
But, then again, maybe life isn’t a race, and maybe the most interesting people follow a path all their own.
To find out more about Pick The Brain blog, click here. There are some really neat articles.
To your successful job search.
Fran
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Twittering For Jobs
What is Twitter? How do I use it for my job search?
Twitter is a social networking and microblogging service that enables its users to send and read messages known as tweets. Tweets are text-based posts of up to 140 characters displayed on the author's profile page and delivered to the author's subscribers who are known as followers. .
Ok, so how can this help me with my job search?
Twitter has job listings – hundreds of thousands of them. They are posted by companies, by individuals, and by industry preference. You can check out company information using Twitter’s search engine (search.twitter.com) and you can search by topic using what is called a hashtag, (basically any term with a #in front is called a hashtag). So your search would look something like this: #jobs, #jobseekers, #job angels, #twitterjobsearch.
You can also use Twitter to keep current with your field and/or to develop a community with others who share your interests. You can find out about others who share your interests by visiting Listorious.org or TweepML.org.
Twitter forces you to be concise. Just like a 30 second summary, or an elevator speech, of your skills, you have only 140 characters available to you in a Tweet.
Another feature of Twitter is the free job search advice from recruiters, successful job seekers and career experts. You can check out the list of contributors at http://tweepml.org/Twitter-Job-Search-Guide/
Why should I use Twitter?
Twitter is a way to connect with others and move forward in your job search. It does not require you to change your life, just that you be open to new possibilities, such as making new friends, finding new job leads and staying up to date in your field.
Tips thanks to the “Twitter Job Search Guide” – www.twitterjobsearchguide.com/
To your successful job search
Fran Watson
tweet me at @franwats
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Passion In Your Work
Something to think about.
"If you're going to put 100,000 hours into your career, it should be something you care passionately about. People have to remember they have a choice and when they are true to themselves in those choices, good things happen." - Patrick & Adrienne Duffy, authors of Pathway to Freedom
Passion can be the fuel that energizes you when you need to put in long hours to complete a project or set up your own business.
What are you passionate about? Can you turn it into a career? Do you want to, or do just want to keep it for fun?
Need help with your job search?
I can help.
Fran
"If you're going to put 100,000 hours into your career, it should be something you care passionately about. People have to remember they have a choice and when they are true to themselves in those choices, good things happen." - Patrick & Adrienne Duffy, authors of Pathway to Freedom
Passion can be the fuel that energizes you when you need to put in long hours to complete a project or set up your own business.
What are you passionate about? Can you turn it into a career? Do you want to, or do just want to keep it for fun?
Need help with your job search?
I can help.
Fran
Monday, May 10, 2010
Are You A Zebra?
STRIPES OR NO STRIPES; THAT IS THE QUESTION
I woke up this morning wondering if Zebras believe they are better than donkeys. (It is a good thing I did not have to work today because it got me thinking for a long time.)
Zebras seem like they always take extra care to look ‘just so’ and donkeys are frumpy in comparison. I still don’t know if zebras feel superior to donkeys, but I do know this: people judge other people by how they look all the time.
Case in point: last week, I held a first class ticket on Via Rail from Quebec to Montreal but was wearing jeans and a sweatshirt. As I approached the first class lounge, I was stopped and told to go to the back of the line for economy ticket holders. At the same time, a woman in a very smart business suit bi-passed the same line and let herself into the lounge, no questions asked. In this example, she was a zebra, and I was an ass.
Not convinced? Then ask 5 kids under four which they would rather be when they grow up and I will bet you dollars to donuts that at least 4 will say, “Zebra, I want to be a zebra.” Why? Because they know that zebras demand more respect just by how they look.
Do you want to go places? Then dress like a zebra and people will more likely clear a path for you. Sure a zebra is more likely than a donkey to be taken down by a lion or river croc, but that is the subject of another week’s newsletter.
Have a great week!
PAUL HUSCHILT'S FREE FLUFF AND OTHER IMPORTANT NEWS is a complimentary weekly newsletter. Forward it to a friend. To learn how you can, with permission and thanks, reprint in your own publication for free, simply email paul@paulhuschilt.com.
Paul Huschilt is an award-winning speaker who specializes in humour and workplace wellness. Visit www.paulhuschilt.com to see if he might be the perfect intervention at your next meeting.
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Dressing For The Job is very important in your job search. Do you need a suit? Not for all jobs, but you make a good impression when you dress up to show respect to the person who is interviewing you.
Good luck on your job search.
Fran
I woke up this morning wondering if Zebras believe they are better than donkeys. (It is a good thing I did not have to work today because it got me thinking for a long time.)
Zebras seem like they always take extra care to look ‘just so’ and donkeys are frumpy in comparison. I still don’t know if zebras feel superior to donkeys, but I do know this: people judge other people by how they look all the time.
Case in point: last week, I held a first class ticket on Via Rail from Quebec to Montreal but was wearing jeans and a sweatshirt. As I approached the first class lounge, I was stopped and told to go to the back of the line for economy ticket holders. At the same time, a woman in a very smart business suit bi-passed the same line and let herself into the lounge, no questions asked. In this example, she was a zebra, and I was an ass.
Not convinced? Then ask 5 kids under four which they would rather be when they grow up and I will bet you dollars to donuts that at least 4 will say, “Zebra, I want to be a zebra.” Why? Because they know that zebras demand more respect just by how they look.
Do you want to go places? Then dress like a zebra and people will more likely clear a path for you. Sure a zebra is more likely than a donkey to be taken down by a lion or river croc, but that is the subject of another week’s newsletter.
Have a great week!
PAUL HUSCHILT'S FREE FLUFF AND OTHER IMPORTANT NEWS is a complimentary weekly newsletter. Forward it to a friend. To learn how you can, with permission and thanks, reprint in your own publication for free, simply email paul@paulhuschilt.com.
Paul Huschilt is an award-winning speaker who specializes in humour and workplace wellness. Visit www.paulhuschilt.com to see if he might be the perfect intervention at your next meeting.
**********************
Dressing For The Job is very important in your job search. Do you need a suit? Not for all jobs, but you make a good impression when you dress up to show respect to the person who is interviewing you.
Good luck on your job search.
Fran
Wednesday, May 05, 2010
Looking For Data Entry Jobs
"Every day at least one person will ask if a particular data entry job is legit.
Every day at least one person will ask to find a data entry position.
Data entry jobs are the most desired, most favourable and most sought after position online. You will hear often data entry jobs are rare, few and far between and it’s true. If that’s the case, why do you see them scattered online so much?"
S. Mcintyre explains:
"Here’s the difference between data entry jobs and data entry programs."
Defining Data Entry Jobs and Data Entry Programs
To your success
Fran Watson
P.S. Looking for blogging jobs? Check out this site:
The ProBlogger Job Board is where bloggers looking for jobs and companies looking for bloggers to hire meet.
Every day at least one person will ask to find a data entry position.
Data entry jobs are the most desired, most favourable and most sought after position online. You will hear often data entry jobs are rare, few and far between and it’s true. If that’s the case, why do you see them scattered online so much?"
S. Mcintyre explains:
"Here’s the difference between data entry jobs and data entry programs."
Defining Data Entry Jobs and Data Entry Programs
To your success
Fran Watson
P.S. Looking for blogging jobs? Check out this site:
The ProBlogger Job Board is where bloggers looking for jobs and companies looking for bloggers to hire meet.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Resumes
Peter F. Drucker wrote the following in the Wall Street Journal (March 29, 1995): “Most resumes I get … list the jobs the person has held. A few then describe the job that the person would like to get. Very few even mention what the person has done well and can do well. Even fewer state what a future employer can and should expect from that person. Very, very few, in other words, yet look upon themselves as a ‘product’ that must be marketed.”
Are you guilty of this error? Do you simply list your jobs in chronological order putting the name of the company in first place rather than what you did for the company? Do you dismiss some of your skills as worthless because you are not being paid to do them? Do you neglect to include all the skills you developed in volunteer positions, or while in school, or while raising a family?
Most people have serious misconceptions about what, exactly, a resume is meant to do. Prepare yourself for a shock: The vast majority of resumes are completely ignored.
A resume is not a single document that you can write once and consider “finished”. A resume needs to be targeted to a specific job and/or a specific employer.
A resume is not an affidavit. It is an advertisement, a marketing tool to get you in the door where you can impress the interviewer with your experience. Think about the flyers you see from furniture stores. They show you some of the items they have and let you know that there is much more, just “come on down”.
A resume is meant to be scanned quickly. Long, dense blocks of type are difficult to read, so it is important to present the information in a way it can be easily scanned such as bullet points. You only have a few seconds to make a good impression. Most people scan for key words and spend between 30 and 60 seconds on your resume. Check yours out. Ask a friend to take only 30 seconds to read it and then tell you what they know about your skills.
A resume is a convenience for the hiring official. Often it is used as a way to screen you out of the organization, particularly at job fairs. If they are looking for a certain level of education, they scan your resume and put it in the plus or minus pile. If they are looking for a particular skill set and don’t see it, then it doesn’t make the “interview” pile. Often they may not even accept it.
So, what is a resume? A resume is an opportunity for you to leave the reader wanting to learn more about you.
Fran
P.S. Contact me if you woult like some help in targeting your resume.
Resources used: WOW Resumes - Leslie Hamilton
Are you guilty of this error? Do you simply list your jobs in chronological order putting the name of the company in first place rather than what you did for the company? Do you dismiss some of your skills as worthless because you are not being paid to do them? Do you neglect to include all the skills you developed in volunteer positions, or while in school, or while raising a family?
Most people have serious misconceptions about what, exactly, a resume is meant to do. Prepare yourself for a shock: The vast majority of resumes are completely ignored.
A resume is not a single document that you can write once and consider “finished”. A resume needs to be targeted to a specific job and/or a specific employer.
A resume is not an affidavit. It is an advertisement, a marketing tool to get you in the door where you can impress the interviewer with your experience. Think about the flyers you see from furniture stores. They show you some of the items they have and let you know that there is much more, just “come on down”.
A resume is meant to be scanned quickly. Long, dense blocks of type are difficult to read, so it is important to present the information in a way it can be easily scanned such as bullet points. You only have a few seconds to make a good impression. Most people scan for key words and spend between 30 and 60 seconds on your resume. Check yours out. Ask a friend to take only 30 seconds to read it and then tell you what they know about your skills.
A resume is a convenience for the hiring official. Often it is used as a way to screen you out of the organization, particularly at job fairs. If they are looking for a certain level of education, they scan your resume and put it in the plus or minus pile. If they are looking for a particular skill set and don’t see it, then it doesn’t make the “interview” pile. Often they may not even accept it.
So, what is a resume? A resume is an opportunity for you to leave the reader wanting to learn more about you.
Fran
P.S. Contact me if you woult like some help in targeting your resume.
Resources used: WOW Resumes - Leslie Hamilton
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Want to Work at Home?
10 All-Time Best Work At Home Mom Tips
by S McIntyre
To work from home profitably it involves taking these top 10 work at home tips and implementing them into your business and life.
Organization
If you don’t know whether you’re coming or going in your home life, your home business or telecommute job is going to suffer. Being organized and having some structure is essential when you work at home. When it’s time to disconnect, do so without guilt. Being organized is finding a balance between work and play.
Preparation
Preparation and organization are the two most important steps in achieving success from home. Do you have an equipped and designated area to work your at home job or business?
Research
If you’re offering your own products, services or looking for a virtual employer, you have to do your research. Companies aren’t made the same and what’s suited for many people may not work for you. In a home business it’s imperative to know who your target market is, how well the product is perceived and if a service is needed. On the telecommuting front, there are a variety of things to look for like pay structure, employee or IC status, daily quotas etc.
Business Tools
What do you have to make your work at home job or business easier? Do you have the necessary tools to help you get ahead or to simplify your work? Is there ongoing training, monthly conferences, and mentoring etc.?
Patience and Perseverance
Growing a home business or searching for a telecommute job all requires patience and a lot of it. Success needs to be nurtured, tweaked and watered to make it grow. You have to work through the highs and lows before you find what you’re looking for. Mistakes and slow growth can only make you stronger and better.
Goals
Work on setting daily achievable, but flexible goals in your home life, business or in your job.
Support
It’s important for your family and friends to know your job at home is the same as a person who works outside the home. There should be set boundaries on the times you are working. It’s also important for your family to know exactly the kind of work you do at home. With this understanding they can then offer the support you need from them.
Ingenuity
While there are a lot of people willing to lend a helping hand and offer support, you must also meet them halfway. The more resourceful, creative and independent you are, the better you will grow as a strong business leader or a telecommute employee.
Passion
If you don’t love your home business or telecommute job then at least like it a lot. Like it enough that you are excited to work your business or job.
Belief
Having a YES and CAN do attitude will propel you to achieve greater things in life. Believe in yourself.
There are no secrets or shortcuts just hard work, determination, faith and these 10 tips to guide you to working prosperously from home.
About the Author:
S McIntyre is the founder of WorkAtHomeSpace.com, a free work at home resource focusing on work at home companies, daily telecommute job leads, articles, business resources and other work at home related topics. Sophia co-owns WorkAtHomeBusinessOptions.com, a comprehensive work at home business resource focusing on helping others who are looking for opportunities and ideas to work from home. You will also find tips and articles on how to balance work, family and play in your daily life. Article Source: http://www.wahm-articles.com
by S McIntyre
To work from home profitably it involves taking these top 10 work at home tips and implementing them into your business and life.
Organization
If you don’t know whether you’re coming or going in your home life, your home business or telecommute job is going to suffer. Being organized and having some structure is essential when you work at home. When it’s time to disconnect, do so without guilt. Being organized is finding a balance between work and play.
Preparation
Preparation and organization are the two most important steps in achieving success from home. Do you have an equipped and designated area to work your at home job or business?
Research
If you’re offering your own products, services or looking for a virtual employer, you have to do your research. Companies aren’t made the same and what’s suited for many people may not work for you. In a home business it’s imperative to know who your target market is, how well the product is perceived and if a service is needed. On the telecommuting front, there are a variety of things to look for like pay structure, employee or IC status, daily quotas etc.
Business Tools
What do you have to make your work at home job or business easier? Do you have the necessary tools to help you get ahead or to simplify your work? Is there ongoing training, monthly conferences, and mentoring etc.?
Patience and Perseverance
Growing a home business or searching for a telecommute job all requires patience and a lot of it. Success needs to be nurtured, tweaked and watered to make it grow. You have to work through the highs and lows before you find what you’re looking for. Mistakes and slow growth can only make you stronger and better.
Goals
Work on setting daily achievable, but flexible goals in your home life, business or in your job.
Support
It’s important for your family and friends to know your job at home is the same as a person who works outside the home. There should be set boundaries on the times you are working. It’s also important for your family to know exactly the kind of work you do at home. With this understanding they can then offer the support you need from them.
Ingenuity
While there are a lot of people willing to lend a helping hand and offer support, you must also meet them halfway. The more resourceful, creative and independent you are, the better you will grow as a strong business leader or a telecommute employee.
Passion
If you don’t love your home business or telecommute job then at least like it a lot. Like it enough that you are excited to work your business or job.
Belief
Having a YES and CAN do attitude will propel you to achieve greater things in life. Believe in yourself.
There are no secrets or shortcuts just hard work, determination, faith and these 10 tips to guide you to working prosperously from home.
About the Author:
S McIntyre is the founder of WorkAtHomeSpace.com, a free work at home resource focusing on work at home companies, daily telecommute job leads, articles, business resources and other work at home related topics. Sophia co-owns WorkAtHomeBusinessOptions.com, a comprehensive work at home business resource focusing on helping others who are looking for opportunities and ideas to work from home. You will also find tips and articles on how to balance work, family and play in your daily life. Article Source: http://www.wahm-articles.com
Friday, January 29, 2010
More Videos
Here are some more videos for you.
http://video.success.com/from-the-magazine/excuses-begone/
http://video.success.com/experts/sing-the-blues/
http://video.success.com/experts/loretta/
Fran
http://video.success.com/from-the-magazine/excuses-begone/
http://video.success.com/experts/sing-the-blues/
http://video.success.com/experts/loretta/
Fran
Videos
Here are a few videos you might find helpful
http://video.success.com/experts/importance-remembering/
http://video.success.com/experts/john-maxwell-passion/
http://video.success.com/featured/define-success/
http://video.success.com/experts/connie-podesta-success/
http://video.success.com/experts/change-life-2/
Enjoy
Fran Watson
http://video.success.com/experts/importance-remembering/
http://video.success.com/experts/john-maxwell-passion/
http://video.success.com/featured/define-success/
http://video.success.com/experts/connie-podesta-success/
http://video.success.com/experts/change-life-2/
Enjoy
Fran Watson
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Are You Where You Want To Be?
Take 100% Responsibility for Your Life - STARTING TODAY!
by Jack Canfield
This isn’t a trick question.
Certainly you know the answer—the person who has been responsible for the life you live right now: YOU.
Everything about you is a result of your doing or not doing... Your income. Debt. Relationships. Health. Fitness level. Attitudes and behaviors.
I've often said that you are either creating or allowing everything that is happening in your life.
I think everyone knows this in their hearts, but often times people convince themselves into thinking that external factors are the source of their failure, disappointment, and unhappiness.
External factors do not determine how you live. YOU are in complete control of the quality of your life, by either creating or allowing the circumstances you experience.
When I hear people complain about the state of their life (be it their problems with personal finances, weight, their jobs, or general dissatisfaction), I like to help them see things differently.
If they feel “stuck” and unable to move forward for whatever reason, I ask them to scrutinize both what is working well and what isn’t working well in their life and see how they’ve arrived at where they currently are.
For example, if a woman tells me she’s unhappy with her weight—she travels frequently, and has no to time to exercise or seek healthy foods—I point out that her weight is not a result of her travels and schedule. It’s an outcome of what she chooses to eat and how she chooses to move, regardless of her daily agenda. Why not make a conscious effort to pre-plan healthy meals and snacks, even if it’s on the go, and sneak in 10 minutes here and 10 minutes there to be physically active (hey, I know some frequent flyers that make it a habit of running through airports!).
If you’re frustrated with any area in your life, then it’s time to take a little inventory.
Certainly there are wonderful things happening, whether it’s your job, your romantic relationship, your children, your friends, or your income level. Your accomplishments are just as important as your missteps.
First, congratulate yourself on your successes; and then take a look at what isn’t working out so well. What are you doing or not doing to create those experiences?
Watch out! If you find yourself beginning to complain about everything but the choices you’ve made, then you need to take a step back. See if you can stop blaming outside factors for your unhappiness.
When you realize that you—and only you—create your experiences, you’ll realize that you can un-create them and forge new experiences whenever you want.
How empowering is that!
You must take responsibility for your happiness and your unhappiness, your successes and your failures, your good times and your bad times.
All too often we choose to claim the successes and blame the failures on others or other circumstances. When you stop blaming, however, you can take that energy and redirect it to focus on shaping a better situation for yourself. Blaming only ties up your energy. Imagine roping all the energy into a positive effort.
Some ideas to make this happen:
1. Believe, Believe, Believe! Have unwavering faith in yourself, for good and bad. Make the decision to accept the fact that you create all your experiences. You will experience successes thanks to you, and you will experience pain, struggle, and strife thanks to you. Sounds a little strange, but accepting this level of responsibility is uniquely empowering. It means you can do, change, and be anything. Stumbling blocks become just that—little hills to hop over.
2. Take no less than 100% responsibility . Successful people take full responsibility for the thoughts they think, the images they visualize, and the actions they take. They don't waste their time and energy blaming and complaining. They evaluate their experiences and decide if they need to change them or not. They face the uncomfortable and take risks in order to create the life they want to live.
3. Stop complaining . Look at what you are complaining about. I’m fat. I’m tired. I can’t get out of debt. I won’t ever get a better job. I can’t stand the relationship I have with my sister. I’ll never find a soulmate in life. Really examine your complaints. More than likely you can do something about them. They are not about other people, other things, or other events. They are about YOU.
4. Make an immediate change. Are you unhappy about something that is happening right now? Make requests that will make it more desirable to you, or take the steps to change it yourself. Making a change might be uncomfortable for you. It might mean you have to put in more time, money, and effort. It might mean that someone gets upset about it, or makes you feel bad about your decision. It might be difficult to change or leave a situation, but staying put is your choice so why continue to complain?
You can either do something about it or not. It is your choice and you have responsibility for your choices.
5. Pay attention. Looking to others for help and guidance is helpful, but don’t forget to stay tuned in to yourself—your behavior, attitude, and life experiences. Identify what’s working and what isn’t. If you need to, write it all down. Then…
6. Face the truth and take action for the long term . You have to be willing to change your behavior if you want a different outcome. You have to be willing to take the risks necessary to get what you want. If you’ve already taken an initial step in the right direction, now’s the time to plan additional steps to keep moving you forward, faster.
Isn’t it a great relief to know that you can make your life what you want it to be? Isn’t it wonderful that your successes do not depend on someone else?
If you need just one thing to do different today, than you did yesterday, make it this:
Commit to taking 100% responsibility for every aspect of your life. Decide to make changes, one step at a time. Once you start the process you’ll discover it's much easier to get what you want by taking control of your thoughts, your visualizations, and your actions!
© 2010 Jack Canfield
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Article Used with permission:
Jack Canfield, America's #1 Success Coach, is founder of the billion-dollar book brand Chicken Soup for the Soul© and a leading authority on Peak Performance and Life Success. If you're ready to jump-start your life, make more money, and have more fun and joy in all that you do, get your FREE success tips from Jack Canfield now at: www.FreeSuccessStrategies.com
Are you "stuck" in this area? If you'd like me to personally help you clarify your vision for the year, align your goals with your purpose, and develop a detailed action plan to turn your dream into reality... www.TheSuccessPrinciplesWorkshop.com
by Jack Canfield
This isn’t a trick question.
Certainly you know the answer—the person who has been responsible for the life you live right now: YOU.
Everything about you is a result of your doing or not doing... Your income. Debt. Relationships. Health. Fitness level. Attitudes and behaviors.
I've often said that you are either creating or allowing everything that is happening in your life.
I think everyone knows this in their hearts, but often times people convince themselves into thinking that external factors are the source of their failure, disappointment, and unhappiness.
External factors do not determine how you live. YOU are in complete control of the quality of your life, by either creating or allowing the circumstances you experience.
When I hear people complain about the state of their life (be it their problems with personal finances, weight, their jobs, or general dissatisfaction), I like to help them see things differently.
If they feel “stuck” and unable to move forward for whatever reason, I ask them to scrutinize both what is working well and what isn’t working well in their life and see how they’ve arrived at where they currently are.
For example, if a woman tells me she’s unhappy with her weight—she travels frequently, and has no to time to exercise or seek healthy foods—I point out that her weight is not a result of her travels and schedule. It’s an outcome of what she chooses to eat and how she chooses to move, regardless of her daily agenda. Why not make a conscious effort to pre-plan healthy meals and snacks, even if it’s on the go, and sneak in 10 minutes here and 10 minutes there to be physically active (hey, I know some frequent flyers that make it a habit of running through airports!).
If you’re frustrated with any area in your life, then it’s time to take a little inventory.
Certainly there are wonderful things happening, whether it’s your job, your romantic relationship, your children, your friends, or your income level. Your accomplishments are just as important as your missteps.
First, congratulate yourself on your successes; and then take a look at what isn’t working out so well. What are you doing or not doing to create those experiences?
Watch out! If you find yourself beginning to complain about everything but the choices you’ve made, then you need to take a step back. See if you can stop blaming outside factors for your unhappiness.
When you realize that you—and only you—create your experiences, you’ll realize that you can un-create them and forge new experiences whenever you want.
How empowering is that!
You must take responsibility for your happiness and your unhappiness, your successes and your failures, your good times and your bad times.
All too often we choose to claim the successes and blame the failures on others or other circumstances. When you stop blaming, however, you can take that energy and redirect it to focus on shaping a better situation for yourself. Blaming only ties up your energy. Imagine roping all the energy into a positive effort.
Some ideas to make this happen:
1. Believe, Believe, Believe! Have unwavering faith in yourself, for good and bad. Make the decision to accept the fact that you create all your experiences. You will experience successes thanks to you, and you will experience pain, struggle, and strife thanks to you. Sounds a little strange, but accepting this level of responsibility is uniquely empowering. It means you can do, change, and be anything. Stumbling blocks become just that—little hills to hop over.
2. Take no less than 100% responsibility . Successful people take full responsibility for the thoughts they think, the images they visualize, and the actions they take. They don't waste their time and energy blaming and complaining. They evaluate their experiences and decide if they need to change them or not. They face the uncomfortable and take risks in order to create the life they want to live.
3. Stop complaining . Look at what you are complaining about. I’m fat. I’m tired. I can’t get out of debt. I won’t ever get a better job. I can’t stand the relationship I have with my sister. I’ll never find a soulmate in life. Really examine your complaints. More than likely you can do something about them. They are not about other people, other things, or other events. They are about YOU.
4. Make an immediate change. Are you unhappy about something that is happening right now? Make requests that will make it more desirable to you, or take the steps to change it yourself. Making a change might be uncomfortable for you. It might mean you have to put in more time, money, and effort. It might mean that someone gets upset about it, or makes you feel bad about your decision. It might be difficult to change or leave a situation, but staying put is your choice so why continue to complain?
You can either do something about it or not. It is your choice and you have responsibility for your choices.
5. Pay attention. Looking to others for help and guidance is helpful, but don’t forget to stay tuned in to yourself—your behavior, attitude, and life experiences. Identify what’s working and what isn’t. If you need to, write it all down. Then…
6. Face the truth and take action for the long term . You have to be willing to change your behavior if you want a different outcome. You have to be willing to take the risks necessary to get what you want. If you’ve already taken an initial step in the right direction, now’s the time to plan additional steps to keep moving you forward, faster.
Isn’t it a great relief to know that you can make your life what you want it to be? Isn’t it wonderful that your successes do not depend on someone else?
If you need just one thing to do different today, than you did yesterday, make it this:
Commit to taking 100% responsibility for every aspect of your life. Decide to make changes, one step at a time. Once you start the process you’ll discover it's much easier to get what you want by taking control of your thoughts, your visualizations, and your actions!
© 2010 Jack Canfield
* * *
Article Used with permission:
Jack Canfield, America's #1 Success Coach, is founder of the billion-dollar book brand Chicken Soup for the Soul© and a leading authority on Peak Performance and Life Success. If you're ready to jump-start your life, make more money, and have more fun and joy in all that you do, get your FREE success tips from Jack Canfield now at: www.FreeSuccessStrategies.com
Are you "stuck" in this area? If you'd like me to personally help you clarify your vision for the year, align your goals with your purpose, and develop a detailed action plan to turn your dream into reality... www.TheSuccessPrinciplesWorkshop.com
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Don't Let Procrastination Keep You From A Good Job
Do you believe that you have to wait until things calm down a bit before you get your act together?
Do you keep telling yourself that tomorrow you will get at that chore you’ve been putting off, that course you’ve been wanting to take, that phone call you’ve been going to make, take some time to look after yourself, go to the spa, take a hot bath, etc. etc.?
Well then, you are normal. Most of us are waiting until tomorrow, but the truth is, as Sarah Ban Breathnach says, “life never calms down long enough for us to wait until tomorrow to start living the lives we deserve. Life is always movement, always change, always unforeseen circumstances.”
So, what are our options? How do we begin working on this life of ours to make it more satisfying? Sarah says “We can accept, bless, give thanks, and get going. “ Wow, what a concept. Accept things as they are. Give thanks for our circumstances and then just get on with things.
As I read the thought for January 25th from Sarah Ban Brethnach’s Simple Abundance, A Daybook of Comfort and Joy, I was struck by how many things I have let slide. How many times procrastination has crept in and how many opportunities this has cost me. How many times have you had a thought, “I should call so and so”, but then let it slide only to find out later that something happened to that person, they moved away, or they died and that opportunity will never come again. How many friendships have you let slide? How many times have you turned down the chance to do something just for yourself – taking a nice long bath for instance. I can hear you now - “Oh, I couldn’t do that, there is laundry to do, dishes to be done, the house to clean, etc., etc., etc.” Well, those things will always be there. It’s time to stop making excuses. You will NEVER FIND THE TIME to do anything. You need to MAKE THE TIME to do what it is you want to do.
Sarah encouraged me to “Call a friend for lunch, begin to read or even write that novel, organize your papers, try a new recipe for dinner, smile at everyone you meet, sit and dream before a blazing fire, pick up your needlepoint again, act as if you’re grateful to be alive, scatter joy.” Simple things to get us started on LIVING out life instead of letting it pass us by.
Now it is your turn. Think for a moment about one thing that you can do that will bring you genuine pleasure…and then do it.
Think about one thing that will move your job search forward…and then do it.
Think about one thing that will improve your relationship (if you are in one)….and then do it.
Simple things, and easy to do…IF we just go ahead and do them.
What will you do today????
Fran Watson
www.franwatson.ca/SFIsplash.html
Do you keep telling yourself that tomorrow you will get at that chore you’ve been putting off, that course you’ve been wanting to take, that phone call you’ve been going to make, take some time to look after yourself, go to the spa, take a hot bath, etc. etc.?
Well then, you are normal. Most of us are waiting until tomorrow, but the truth is, as Sarah Ban Breathnach says, “life never calms down long enough for us to wait until tomorrow to start living the lives we deserve. Life is always movement, always change, always unforeseen circumstances.”
So, what are our options? How do we begin working on this life of ours to make it more satisfying? Sarah says “We can accept, bless, give thanks, and get going. “ Wow, what a concept. Accept things as they are. Give thanks for our circumstances and then just get on with things.
As I read the thought for January 25th from Sarah Ban Brethnach’s Simple Abundance, A Daybook of Comfort and Joy, I was struck by how many things I have let slide. How many times procrastination has crept in and how many opportunities this has cost me. How many times have you had a thought, “I should call so and so”, but then let it slide only to find out later that something happened to that person, they moved away, or they died and that opportunity will never come again. How many friendships have you let slide? How many times have you turned down the chance to do something just for yourself – taking a nice long bath for instance. I can hear you now - “Oh, I couldn’t do that, there is laundry to do, dishes to be done, the house to clean, etc., etc., etc.” Well, those things will always be there. It’s time to stop making excuses. You will NEVER FIND THE TIME to do anything. You need to MAKE THE TIME to do what it is you want to do.
Sarah encouraged me to “Call a friend for lunch, begin to read or even write that novel, organize your papers, try a new recipe for dinner, smile at everyone you meet, sit and dream before a blazing fire, pick up your needlepoint again, act as if you’re grateful to be alive, scatter joy.” Simple things to get us started on LIVING out life instead of letting it pass us by.
Now it is your turn. Think for a moment about one thing that you can do that will bring you genuine pleasure…and then do it.
Think about one thing that will move your job search forward…and then do it.
Think about one thing that will improve your relationship (if you are in one)….and then do it.
Simple things, and easy to do…IF we just go ahead and do them.
What will you do today????
Fran Watson
www.franwatson.ca/SFIsplash.html
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Employee or Solution Provider???
Are you an employee or a solution provider?
posted by: rich trombetta on 01/10/10
“I’m Winston Wolf. I solve problems.” - Harvey Keitel in Pulp Fiction
Are you an employee or a solution provider?
By Rich Trombetta
TweetMyJOBS
http://www.TweetMyJOBS.com
@tweetmyjobs
There is no question that the number of unemployed people in America is at a staggering number – 10%. Due to this situation, many job seekers are working on their resume, networking, and using new job tools to look for opportunities. There is one very important thing to remember when looking for a job – you need to position yourself as solution provider, not simply a potential employee.
One of my favorite scenes ever in a movie is in Pulp Fiction. John Travolta and Samuel L. Jackson have gotten themselves into quite a predicament (no need for the gory details here) and they need help badly. A couple of phone calls are made and within minutes Harvey Keitel arrives, he rings the door bell, the door opens, and Keitel says, “I’m Winston Wolf. I solve problems.”
That is what you need to be to an employer – Winston Wolf. Regardless of the position, you are being hired because there is a need. There is a gap. Someone needs help.
The more you realize that you are solving a problem or addressing a need, the more valuable you will be perceived. For example, I was once in a group exploratory interview where about 20 of us were involved with a question and answer session with some leaders at a company. Everyone was asking the typical boring questions. “What type of background do you look for?” “What makes a successful candidate.” Blah, blah, blah. I asked, “looking at things from a very high level, what are your three biggest needs? What if you could wave a magic wand and make these three things happen today. What would those three things be?”
There was silence.
The leader actually paused and said, “wow, that’s a great question.” Then after a few more seconds of silence, he went into all sorts of detail around competition, dealing with market changes, and needing new ideas.
Boom! The tables had turned. It was not about me – it was about HIM. And the more he talked about HIM, the more I identified ways I could help be a problem solver for his major issues. Could I help with all of them? No. But were there some that I could say, “Oh, I have done that.” You bet there were.
Just how impactful was the question I asked? The NEXT DAY I received a phone call from the company saying they wanted to meet with me to learn more about me and areas I could fit.
The lesson? Be Mr. Wolf. Solve problems.
Take this lesson to heart and improve your chances of finding a job.
Fran
posted by: rich trombetta on 01/10/10
“I’m Winston Wolf. I solve problems.” - Harvey Keitel in Pulp Fiction
Are you an employee or a solution provider?
By Rich Trombetta
TweetMyJOBS
http://www.TweetMyJOBS.com
@tweetmyjobs
There is no question that the number of unemployed people in America is at a staggering number – 10%. Due to this situation, many job seekers are working on their resume, networking, and using new job tools to look for opportunities. There is one very important thing to remember when looking for a job – you need to position yourself as solution provider, not simply a potential employee.
One of my favorite scenes ever in a movie is in Pulp Fiction. John Travolta and Samuel L. Jackson have gotten themselves into quite a predicament (no need for the gory details here) and they need help badly. A couple of phone calls are made and within minutes Harvey Keitel arrives, he rings the door bell, the door opens, and Keitel says, “I’m Winston Wolf. I solve problems.”
That is what you need to be to an employer – Winston Wolf. Regardless of the position, you are being hired because there is a need. There is a gap. Someone needs help.
The more you realize that you are solving a problem or addressing a need, the more valuable you will be perceived. For example, I was once in a group exploratory interview where about 20 of us were involved with a question and answer session with some leaders at a company. Everyone was asking the typical boring questions. “What type of background do you look for?” “What makes a successful candidate.” Blah, blah, blah. I asked, “looking at things from a very high level, what are your three biggest needs? What if you could wave a magic wand and make these three things happen today. What would those three things be?”
There was silence.
The leader actually paused and said, “wow, that’s a great question.” Then after a few more seconds of silence, he went into all sorts of detail around competition, dealing with market changes, and needing new ideas.
Boom! The tables had turned. It was not about me – it was about HIM. And the more he talked about HIM, the more I identified ways I could help be a problem solver for his major issues. Could I help with all of them? No. But were there some that I could say, “Oh, I have done that.” You bet there were.
Just how impactful was the question I asked? The NEXT DAY I received a phone call from the company saying they wanted to meet with me to learn more about me and areas I could fit.
The lesson? Be Mr. Wolf. Solve problems.
Take this lesson to heart and improve your chances of finding a job.
Fran
Thursday, January 07, 2010
How People Find Jobs
The job hunt requires four families of skills: self-assessment skills, detective skills, communication skills, and skills for selling ourselves. Since some people have jobs which demand those same skills, if they are good at their job, they will probably be good at job-hunting. They may have a head start on the rest of us, but these skills can be learned.
How to conduct a successful job search campaign
1. Define your objective: Know what kind of work you most enjoy and perform the best. This requires self-evaluation, looking at your interests and abilities.
2. Write an effective resume: Focus on your qualifications for the type of work you want to do. Show where you are headed, not where you have been. Indicate your qualifications for the position you are applying for. Look at it from an employer=s perspective....what qualities do they need for the position.
3. Prepare your references: Call or visit each person and tell them exactly what you are looking for. Ask them to let you know if they hear of anything, or to make a referral for you.
4. Research: Make a list of potential employers and research each company. Check your library for information. Check the Renfrew County Resource Directory for a listing.
5. Network: Talk to everyone you know about the kind of work you are looking for. You never know what contact will result in a job offer. Consider neighbours, relatives, parents of friends, teachers, paper route customers, etc. You can even Tweet your job search information. Check out www.tweetmyjobs.com and look up information on how Twitter is helping employers and employees find each other.
6. Set up job and informational interviews: Either by phone contact or by sending a letter with your resume and indicating that you will follow up to arrange an interview.
7. Practice interview techniques: Plan what you are going to say. Discuss WHY you want to work for that particular company, WHAT you can do for them, and HOW you will fit in with the company, then practice, practice, practice. Get a list of questions and write down your answers to each one, then practice with a parent or friend. If possible, videotape yourself so you can see how you present to an employer. You can use your webcam, or a small video camera to do the job.
8. Send a follow up letter: Tell them again about your interest in the job or the company. Thank them for taking the time to interview you. Point out your special qualifications or mention something you forgot in the interview that is relevant.
9. Follow up: In person or by phone to check out the results of the interviews, and if you are not the successful candidate, ask how you could improve your chances for next time.
People who are good at job-hunting are willing to change strategies. They spend lots of time doing homework on themselves, researching organizations in detail, doing informational interviewing, building their contacts, and other methods that require work..
People who are good at job-hunting:
can name their individual skills.
can describe their favourite interests.
target small organizations as well as large organizations.
go after any place that interests them.
approach organizations through their personal contacts.
If you need help, read some of the articles I've posted, and/or get in touch with me.
To your success
Fran
How to conduct a successful job search campaign
1. Define your objective: Know what kind of work you most enjoy and perform the best. This requires self-evaluation, looking at your interests and abilities.
2. Write an effective resume: Focus on your qualifications for the type of work you want to do. Show where you are headed, not where you have been. Indicate your qualifications for the position you are applying for. Look at it from an employer=s perspective....what qualities do they need for the position.
3. Prepare your references: Call or visit each person and tell them exactly what you are looking for. Ask them to let you know if they hear of anything, or to make a referral for you.
4. Research: Make a list of potential employers and research each company. Check your library for information. Check the Renfrew County Resource Directory for a listing.
5. Network: Talk to everyone you know about the kind of work you are looking for. You never know what contact will result in a job offer. Consider neighbours, relatives, parents of friends, teachers, paper route customers, etc. You can even Tweet your job search information. Check out www.tweetmyjobs.com and look up information on how Twitter is helping employers and employees find each other.
6. Set up job and informational interviews: Either by phone contact or by sending a letter with your resume and indicating that you will follow up to arrange an interview.
7. Practice interview techniques: Plan what you are going to say. Discuss WHY you want to work for that particular company, WHAT you can do for them, and HOW you will fit in with the company, then practice, practice, practice. Get a list of questions and write down your answers to each one, then practice with a parent or friend. If possible, videotape yourself so you can see how you present to an employer. You can use your webcam, or a small video camera to do the job.
8. Send a follow up letter: Tell them again about your interest in the job or the company. Thank them for taking the time to interview you. Point out your special qualifications or mention something you forgot in the interview that is relevant.
9. Follow up: In person or by phone to check out the results of the interviews, and if you are not the successful candidate, ask how you could improve your chances for next time.
People who are good at job-hunting are willing to change strategies. They spend lots of time doing homework on themselves, researching organizations in detail, doing informational interviewing, building their contacts, and other methods that require work..
People who are good at job-hunting:
can name their individual skills.
can describe their favourite interests.
target small organizations as well as large organizations.
go after any place that interests them.
approach organizations through their personal contacts.
If you need help, read some of the articles I've posted, and/or get in touch with me.
To your success
Fran
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
New Year's Resolutions
Well, it's that time of the year when people think about changing their lives in some way. Some people opt for making a big list of things they are going to do and then find themselves so far behind by day 2 or 3 that they give up on everything.
Some people pick one or two small things to change and work at them for a few days, but then their old lives take over and they forget about their resolutions.
Others make one or two general resolutions that they can stick by the whole year such as; "doing things that make me feel better", so if they go for a walk, or have dinner with a friend, or watch a favourite show, they are successful.
The important thing is to have a goal, something to reach towards.
For job seekers, it is also important to have a goal. You need to know exactly what you are looking for in order to obtain it.
For instance; "I'm looking for a job." is just too vague. "I'm looking for a job as a mechanic." is much clearer and lets people know exactly what you are looking for. They are then more able to help you identify a particular employer who might be looking for a mechanic, or someone with mechanical skills.
If you are currently employed and thinking of leaving your job, you too need a clear cut goal. You need to identify what skills you want to use in your new job, the type of work you want to be doing and the type of employer you want to work for. Once you have done that, you can select two or three employers and then target your resume for them. You may need to send your resume more than once and follow up on a regular basis, but it will be worth it to get the job you want.
I challenge you to set a specific goal for the month of January and share it with me by making a comment below. Then follow up and let me know whether or not you achieved your goal. Then do the same thing for February. Set a goal, let someone know what it is and then follow up with them to let them know how you did. You don't have to face the whole year at once. Take it in bite sized chunks and you will be more successful.
To your success.
Fran
Some people pick one or two small things to change and work at them for a few days, but then their old lives take over and they forget about their resolutions.
Others make one or two general resolutions that they can stick by the whole year such as; "doing things that make me feel better", so if they go for a walk, or have dinner with a friend, or watch a favourite show, they are successful.
The important thing is to have a goal, something to reach towards.
For job seekers, it is also important to have a goal. You need to know exactly what you are looking for in order to obtain it.
For instance; "I'm looking for a job." is just too vague. "I'm looking for a job as a mechanic." is much clearer and lets people know exactly what you are looking for. They are then more able to help you identify a particular employer who might be looking for a mechanic, or someone with mechanical skills.
If you are currently employed and thinking of leaving your job, you too need a clear cut goal. You need to identify what skills you want to use in your new job, the type of work you want to be doing and the type of employer you want to work for. Once you have done that, you can select two or three employers and then target your resume for them. You may need to send your resume more than once and follow up on a regular basis, but it will be worth it to get the job you want.
I challenge you to set a specific goal for the month of January and share it with me by making a comment below. Then follow up and let me know whether or not you achieved your goal. Then do the same thing for February. Set a goal, let someone know what it is and then follow up with them to let them know how you did. You don't have to face the whole year at once. Take it in bite sized chunks and you will be more successful.
To your success.
Fran
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