Archive for Hallie Recommends
Free resource – Get creative with your job search!
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There are so many free career resources out there on the web that people just don’t know about or haven’t taken the time to find and utilize. I know job searching is tough; sometimes we just get sick of it and want to throw in the towel. You can’t do that though. You have to get creative with your job search and figure out how to keep going!
I’m always surprised at speaking engagements when I mention the O*NET database and most of the people in the room haven’t heard of it. Career transition can be tough guys. You have to get creative with the resources at your disposal. There are so many more out there that you just probably don’t know about. The O*NET database and website is one of them. Be sure to check it out this week: www.onetcenter.org.
Check out the latest video on my YouTube channel, Get your foot in door: Call them up, for more tips to help you get creative in your job search.
The latest job market trends to help your job search
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I receive regular job market updates from Indeed.com. This is a job search website I send all of my clients to. I highly recommend this site, so please bookmark as a helpful resource for your job search. My career coaching client, Paul, said these job search notifications are the most helpful he has subscribed to. You will receive less junk and more quality job postings.
This is the June report for job market/industry trends:
Indeed.com industry employment trends, a leading indicator for the job market, show online job postings were relatively unchanged in June.
Highlights:
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- Real estate job postings increased for the first time in 2011
- Manufacturing job postings slowed
- Retail declined slightly over the prior month
Further analysis and detailed June Industry Employment Trends are available on the Indeed Blog.
Another feature of Indeed.com is a helpful salary tool to see the salary ranges for the industries you’re researching. If you are interested in receiving additional help with your job search, please contact us to learn more about our services today.
Hallie Crawford
Job Search Coach
P.S. Be sure to check out our new 24/7 Online Career Center. Start immediately with a 30 day trial for only $1 that features a monthly Career Q&A Call and is commitment free.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
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This is a great inspirational quote that I wanted to share for this Valentine’s Day.
Love is the condition in which the happiness of another person is essential to your own.
~Robert Heinlein quotes
Love is more than romance and flowers; it’s a constant desire for the one you love to be truly happy. When somebody you love is going through career struggles, they are not the only ones being affected by it. It takes a toll on everyone who is involved in their life. Is there someone you love this Valentine’s Day that is in career transition, lost in their job search, or unhappy with their career? If you know somebody in this situation, consider a gift that will truly bring happiness to their life.
Many of our career coaching clients have received our career services as a gift from loved ones. They all say it was one of the best gifts they ever received. Flowers die, and chocolate certainly doesn’t last (at least not in my house). This might be the best gift you can give your loved one. You are showing how much you really value them, by helping them take a step to improve their life.
One of the best things I ever did for my brother was buy him Hallie’s service as a gift for his birthday. After years of struggling with his career, Hallie worked with him to formulate a plan and she was there every step of the way to help him execute that plan. He has landed a job he is excited about with a great future. He is happier, more motivated and confident. Hallie was critical to making this happen, I highly recommend her services to anyone looking to help a family member or friend.
-Scott, Boston, MA
If you are interested in sharing our career services with your loved one this Valentine’s Day, check out our gift certificates from HallieCrawford.com. If you would like more information on our career services and what we offer, please contact us for a complimentary consultation today!
Career Product Holiday Sale
Posted by: | CommentsNow through Christmas, you can save 50% off on all of our career products in our brand new online career store. Go here to learn more and take advantage of these savings before the new year: http://www.halliecrawford.com/products/
(Use coupon code HOLIDAY when checking out)
We are also offering a special holiday offer for our Ideal Career Coaching Group
If you sign up for a complimentary consultation before the end of the day Friday December 24th, you will receive one month free in the program. Just mention you heard about this special on our blog. This is our most popular option for career coaching. It gives you the best we have to offer: Individual coaching plus support and feedback from other career changers in a regularly scheduled call. This coaching group follows the exact same process we use in individual coaching – at less than half the price.
–Go here to learn more about our coaching group: http://www.halliecrawford.com/identifyyourcareerpath.html
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Hallie Recommends CareerEco – Green Jobs
Posted by: | CommentsI recently had the opportunity to learn more about CareerEco and found it to be a great source of information for people who are interested in finding a green job. CareerEco focuses on job employment for those who are interested in having eco-minded careers. There is a growing desire among job seekers to be using their talents to help both the environment and economy, especially for younger job seekers such as college grads. In this day and age young adults are learning more and more about how important it is to be eco-minded, which gives all the more reason to have a job that thrives with that mindset.
The founder and CEO of CareerEco, Gayle Oliver-Plath, was interviewed on CNN where she provided some quick tips on how to get your foot in the door for green jobs. In her interview, she suggests doing what you can to get an internship in a green company. Getting a foot in the door is a good first step. She also recommends that job seekers get involved in professional associations focused around green jobs and eco-minded careers. The helps job seekers, especially college grads, build a network with people who are involved in eco-minded industries.
CareerEco’s online community provides members with opportunities to:
- Learn – Find out about job hunting strategies, career opportunities, and educational programs withing green, clean technology, and sustainability.
- Grow – Make valuable connections with other eco-minded professionals and employers.
- Give Back – Find out about non-profit organizations, volunteer opportunities, and ways to donate your time or money.
To learn more about CareerEco, visit their website at: http://www.careereco.com.
September 50% off sale on College Grad Career Coaching
Posted by: | CommentsDo you know a college grad who feels stuck in their career search. College grads often don’t know what career they really want to pursue and if they do they struggle with job search strategies.
This month we are offering 50% off our College Grad Career Coaching services.
Our jobs mean a lot to us because we spend so much time at them. And how we feel about our career path affects all areas of our lives. That’s why it’s essential that we are happy with our career path.
Career coaching can provide your friend, colleague or family member with individualized attention and custom-tailored solutions to help them with their career goals.
Working with us, they’ll learn how to:
- Define the career that’s right for them
- Clarify and develop confidence in their skills and abilities
- Implement an effective job search strategy
- Overcome the obstacles that prevent them from moving forward
- And much more
To learn more and discuss the best option for your gift certificate…
Online career counseling program
Posted by: | CommentsAre you trapped in a career you don’t enjoy? Do you feel stuck but you don’t know what would be better? Are you confused about what to do?
Our jobs mean a lot to us because we spend so much time at them. When we’re unhappy in our work, it spills over into other parts of our lives. That’s why it’s so important for you to spend your days in a job that you enjoy.
Our small, dynamic, affordable coaching groups are one of our most popular coaching options. In these groups you receive a powerful blend of group and individual coaching – feedback and advice from multiple people in an energizing group setting, as well as individual attention from your coach between calls. You get the best of both worlds.
The groups follow our highly successful, proven 6 step coaching program we use with our individual clients – but at a fraction of the cost!
Group Coaching gives you the best we have to offer: 1:1 attention plus support and feedback from other career changers in a regularly scheduled call.
Find out if Group Coaching is what you’re looking for.
**SPECIAL COUPON: $100 off your first month – When checking out use coupon code: 100Group**
Our next group will begin on September 14th!!
Listen to what participants have to say:
Here’s how to get started…
Here’s to having a career you love!
Hallie Crawford
Career Coach
