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FREE webinar for career seekers!
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Mom Corps has asked me to be part of a webinar series, and I am excited to do my first webinar with them on May 10th about defining your career direction.
In this 30 minute webinar, I will teach career seekers how to find fulfillment in their work by using my “CREATE Your Career” system.
1. Learning what’s essential to you in an ideal career
2. Understanding why fulfillment is a vital component to defining your career direction and career success
3. Moving beyond the obstacles that prevent you from enjoying your work
4. Discovering how to expand your thinking to find greater professional fulfillment in a way that is both practical and passionate
This is an FREE webinar! If you are interested you can learn more and register here: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/688837974
Get the real scoop on where you want to work!
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I wanted to share this website with you as resources for you career search:
This site can be very helpful in your career search. Assisting you in learning what it’s really like to work at the organizations you’re interested in. It can give you a behind the scenes look at the company based on the anonymous reviews provided by their employees.
*Keep what they say in perspective however.
People who go on sites like this could be the most disgruntled employees as opposed to the happiest. So you have to realize that you may be getting a one sided review. But finding themes in what they are saying CAN give you some insight into what it’s really like to work there. If people are saying the same thing over and over, there really could be some truth behind what is being said.
Hallie Crawford
Certified Career Coach
P.S. For more career help and resources like these, be sure to sign up for our Free Monthly Newsletter that is specially designed to help you in your career direction.
Ted Talks The Happiness Advantage
Posted by: | CommentsI know that when I am happier, I make better decisions and have a more positive attitude. It helps me see the potential in things that I wouldn’t have if I was frustrated, and I am willing to take more risks to achieve my goals.
Check out Ted Talks to help you in the work place
Posted by: | CommentsI highly recommend Ted Talks if you have never seen it before. I loved this video in particular, and wanted to share it with you. It’s about why we have too few women leaders, but it definitely applies to men as well. “Sit at the table” is my favorite piece of advice. You have to step up, speak up and engage in the conversation at work – stay involved. This is definitely worth watching, and I hope you enjoy:
http://www.ted.com/talks/sheryl_sandberg_why_we_have_too_few_women_leaders.html
Please share your input with us in the comment box below.
Hallie Crawford
Atlanta Career Coach
P.S. Be sure to check out our Free Report: 4 Keys to Career Fulfillment and Effectiveness to learn the 4 critical keys to career fulfillment and effective work performance.
What should your New Year’s resolution be?
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It’s that time of year again. The time to reflect on the years past, and decide what you want your future to hold. What will your New Year’s resolution be? Start the new year off with this Goal Setting Worksheet.
When you’re setting goals (resolutions), it’s important to create a structure for doing so and to write them down. Remember it’s not real until it’s in writing! A big reason to set goals in the first place is to create the life you want right!?! At the end of your life do you want to say you tried to achieve what you want or that you didn’t try at all? A goal that’s not written down is just a wish.
If you would like some extra help in setting goals for yourself and your career direction, please contact us today for a complimentary consultation. We look forward to hearing from you - Happy New Year!
P.S. Are you in the ideal career for you? Find out if you are on the right track with this quick Ideal Career Quiz!
Check out this great book to succeed in business!
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Know someone entering the work force or starting their own business? The Original MBA – Succeed in business with Mom’s Best Advice, a book filled with time-tested strategies which lead to a new, modern wisdom, is available for pre-order here http://bit.ly/oCzUIv.
This book’s title says it’ll help you succeed in business, but “The Original MBA” is also a good road map for life success.
Taking lessons she learned as a child, Sandy Weaver Carman takes the reader on a journey, re-living the childhood moments when the lessons first sank in and fast-forwarding to the grown-up business situations where those same lessons paid off.
The stories are genuine, the wisdom is priceless and each section, or “room,” of the book wraps up with exercises, or “chores,” you can use to lock in the lessons for your own life success. This book is appropriate for those entering the work force, whether just out of school or in mid-life, and for those headed for corporate America or the adventures of entrepreneurship.
As one reader put it, “It’s homey and warm but clearly written by someone who knows what she’s doing.”
-Author: Sandy Weaver Carman
Recruiters might be what your job search is missing
Posted by: | CommentsI am very excited to be part of the new JobFox.com breakthrough program. JobFox.com is a website that connects employees with recruiters. They have recently implemented a new breakthrough program where members have access to certified career coaches. I am privileged to be one of the two career coaches who will be answering members questions on JobFox.com. This opportunity has reminded me of how important it is to connect with recruiters in your job search. Don’t discount how valuable recruiters can be in your job search. Watch this video to get helpful tips on finding recruiters today.
Hiring secrets exposed
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One thing I discussed with Skip at this event was how the job stats you hear on the news can be skewed sometimes. Yes, you are hearing how high unemployment is, but that can vary dramatically by industry. For example, Skip said he has 35 open positions that haven’t been filled yet.
This is important to think about for those of you who are in college, or are starting college and have no idea what direction to go in, especially in a tough economy. Using informational interviews to learn more about prospective industries can be very helpful. Learn what employment rates are like for industries that interest you.
I hope you get a chance to check out his book. He has a kindle version too so you could start reading today!!
