Imagine this: you've been filling out applications for weeks and weeks looking for a new job - and finally you get a callback. They're excited about your application and they want to meet you tomorrow at noon!
You can barely sleep the night before, and when the time comes, you're burning with energy. You hop the bus to get there and rush in the building, only to find the elevator is broken.
But you don't let that stop you. You rush up the stairs, and by the time you make it to the top, you're completely out of breath. It's only then, when you look at the sign hanging above the receptionist, that you realize you were in the wrong building the entire time!
Now you've both late AND worn out. You might have been busy, but you didn't DO anything.
We live in a culture that empathizes hard work over everything else. Rarely do we stop to ask whether we're working hard on the right things for the right reasons.
If you feel like you're climbing a whole building's worth of stairs in the wrong building, chances are that you're not working very effectively.
First: Take a couple of days off.
This can be a very tough decision to make, especially if you're hanging on by your fingernails. But the fact is that you need to have a clear head when you analyze your business. That's very difficult to do when you're burned out. Give yourself a little time to emotionally and physically reboot, even if it's only for a weekend. You'll be amazed at how much better you feel.
Second: Are you being a perfectionist?
Too many people try to do everything perfectly because they're afraid of being "caught" or looking bad, or they have a "personal standard" they feel they need to live up to.
Drop the idea that all your work needs to be flawless, because it will explode the amount of work you need to do. Chances are that you need volume, more traffic, more customers, and more buyers.
So start going after it!
Third: Give Yourself An Audit
Take a look at the time you used for the day - rate their activities on a scale of 1-10, with a 10 being very helpful to your business, and a 1 being something very counterproductive. What were the reasons for doing the low-rated tasks? Can you attack them and get rid of them?
Remember, your goal isn't to be busy, it's to accomplish more. Work less and spend more time thinking about how to improve your efficiency, and you'll love the results you get.
To your job search success
Fran Watson
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Tuesday, April 02, 2013
Job Search Stuck?
As a Careeer/Employment Counsellor/Coach, I try to keep ahead of what is going on in the job market, this involves reading articles and chatting with people. Here is an excerpt from a recent article I read...
"If your job search is stuck, and it can happen regardless of how qualified you are and how many jobs you are applying for, one question that you should be asking yourself is "What can I do differently?"
Regardless of the type of job you are applying for, just sitting at your computer and applying for jobs isn't going to work. I've heard from job seekers who have submitted hundreds of applications and have heard nothing.
Whether you are applying for an hourly retail store position or a top level management position, there are things that you may able to do differently to get your job search back on track." (read more)
If you need help with your job search, I am available. I do counselling/coaching via the internet and telephone, so it doesn't matter where you live.
To your job search success
Fran
http://www.franwatson.ca/bio.html
Regardless of the type of job you are applying for, just sitting at your computer and applying for jobs isn't going to work. I've heard from job seekers who have submitted hundreds of applications and have heard nothing.
Whether you are applying for an hourly retail store position or a top level management position, there are things that you may able to do differently to get your job search back on track." (read more)
If you need help with your job search, I am available. I do counselling/coaching via the internet and telephone, so it doesn't matter where you live.
To your job search success
Fran
http://www.franwatson.ca/bio.html
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Cover Letter
How do you write a cover letter for a resume?
When you are looking for a job, it can be overwhelming and it makes many people ask, “how do you write a cover letter for a resume?” There is no easy answer to this question, but we can give you a few tips on how you can write a winning cover letter for your resume that just might get you the interview that you desire.
When you are researching the question how do you write a cover letter for a resume, the first thing you need to consider is what type of job you are applying for. You are only given a certain amount of space on your resume (if you are writing it the way you should be) to showcase your experience and abilities. The cover letter is used to clarify and highlight different parts of your resume that you want your potential employer to look at.
How do you write a cover letter for a resume? Well, start by acknowledging why you are applying for the job and where you saw the advertisement for the job. If you are just inquiring about positions that might be available, your cover letter will look much different. You will tell them that you are here and available for work. Your cover letter should be something that makes your potential employer become intrigued. Just be sure to keep it professional.
When you are writing your cover letter, you should introduce yourself and then state where you found out about the job that is available. If you know someone in the company, make sure that you mention their name in the second or third sentence of your cover letter. While some people do not think it is wise to mention people you know, the truth and reality is that it could make a difference in getting an interview. After all, the saying is “It’s not what you can do, it’s who you know!”
When you are researching how do you write a cover letter for a resume, you should keep in mind what your final objective is. Then express that in the body of your letter. Make sure that you tell your prospective employer how excited you are at the opportunity to interview with them and that you are the perfect candidate for the job. Tell them that your experience and your qualifications are exactly what they need and then sit back and wait for that interview phone call!
Take a look at your current job and see if it fits your value system. If not, consider what changes you might need to make. If you are not working and you would like some help to choose the career that best suits your values or lifestyle, contact me.
To your career success
Fran Watson
Career Coach
P.S. Check out this free cover letter book
http://www.franwatson.ca/worlds_greatest_cover_letter.pdf
When you are looking for a job, it can be overwhelming and it makes many people ask, “how do you write a cover letter for a resume?” There is no easy answer to this question, but we can give you a few tips on how you can write a winning cover letter for your resume that just might get you the interview that you desire.
When you are researching the question how do you write a cover letter for a resume, the first thing you need to consider is what type of job you are applying for. You are only given a certain amount of space on your resume (if you are writing it the way you should be) to showcase your experience and abilities. The cover letter is used to clarify and highlight different parts of your resume that you want your potential employer to look at.
How do you write a cover letter for a resume? Well, start by acknowledging why you are applying for the job and where you saw the advertisement for the job. If you are just inquiring about positions that might be available, your cover letter will look much different. You will tell them that you are here and available for work. Your cover letter should be something that makes your potential employer become intrigued. Just be sure to keep it professional.
When you are writing your cover letter, you should introduce yourself and then state where you found out about the job that is available. If you know someone in the company, make sure that you mention their name in the second or third sentence of your cover letter. While some people do not think it is wise to mention people you know, the truth and reality is that it could make a difference in getting an interview. After all, the saying is “It’s not what you can do, it’s who you know!”
When you are researching how do you write a cover letter for a resume, you should keep in mind what your final objective is. Then express that in the body of your letter. Make sure that you tell your prospective employer how excited you are at the opportunity to interview with them and that you are the perfect candidate for the job. Tell them that your experience and your qualifications are exactly what they need and then sit back and wait for that interview phone call!
Take a look at your current job and see if it fits your value system. If not, consider what changes you might need to make. If you are not working and you would like some help to choose the career that best suits your values or lifestyle, contact me.
To your career success
Fran Watson
Career Coach
P.S. Check out this free cover letter book
http://www.franwatson.ca/worlds_greatest_cover_letter.pdf
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