Posts tagged Success
Weekly Inspiration
Jan 23rd
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2 Approaches to Keeping Your Career New Year’s Resolutions
Jan 7th
Are you looking to start off 2013 with a new job, career change or possibly that long awaited promotion? We all make New Year’s resolutions, even if we don’t want to admit it out loud. Many of us have those resolutions focus on our careers. As we all know though, it is much easier to make our lists than to stick to them throughout the year.
One approach, as mentioned by Careerealism, to sticking to your resolutions is to assign them into different goal levels: immediate goals, short-term goals and long-term goals. This is a great way to lessen the anxiety over your resolutions and make them look more feasible.
A second approach is to maintain your motivation and drive throughout the year. Don’t succumb to a negative and/or defeated attitude. Only you can make the change you want in your life. As with the idea of the goals list, write down a motivational statement to go along with your resolutions.
Look into developing and enhancing skill lets relevant to your job or desired career. There are many opportunities out there by way of workshops, training courses and books. If you’re not sure where to find these, try looking into local Meetup groups. Another tactic for maintaining motivation is to surround yourself with ambitious people. Speakers, such as Jim Rohn have affirm the law of average, that you are the average of the five people you hang out with most
You may decide you want to modify your career resolutions. This is completely acceptable. Don’t stick to your resolution for the sake of committing. Sometime our goals change, just be sure not to lose sight of your drive. It’s a new year and the perfect time for a fresh start.
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Weekly Inspiration
Dec 12th
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Weekly Inspiration
Oct 10th
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How to Succeed at Job Searching
Sep 14th
Are you aggressively looking for a job and receiving zero results? Are you frustrated that you are applying for jobs and not hearing back? If you are sitting here shaking your head yes then odds are you might be overlooking key guidelines to job searching. Being smart and driven with a polished resume isn’t enough in this job market.
Here are some do’s and don’t’s of job searching:
- Do organize your search related emails
- Don’t be afraid to ask
- Don’t apply for jobs you don’t want
- Do take a job that offers growth
- Don’t mislead the interview – be honest
- Don’t overlook the interviewer’s behavior and the environment you’re in
- Do help others – what comes around goes around
- Do have a positive outlook
This last bullet is one of the most important things to remember. It’s very easy to become discouraged in the job search process. According to Randstad Engagement Index, 58 percent of employees don’t believe they could find a job now they would accept.
If you believe you can’t find a job or advance your career then you won’t. You can be your biggest downfall. When you start believing that something won’t happen you are allowing yourself to lose the drive and positive energy to actually make it happen.
You can always learn from the job search process. Reflect on the challenges and grow from there.
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Guidelines to Follow Now That You Have a New Job
Sep 7th
You did it! You landed a new job and you couldn’t be happier. Odds are you’re a somewhat nervous though. Well that’s natural. You want to leave a positive first impression on your new boss and colleagues without making any rookie mistakes.
Here are several “don’ts” to avoid when starting a new job:
- Don’t show up late
- Don’t dress unprofessionally
- Don’t expect hand-holding
- Don’t ask co-workers to do your work
- Don’t take too many personal calls
Once you’ve settled into your new job you shouldn’t stop trying to impress. According to a study from Wynhurst Group, ‘22% of staff turnover happens in the first 45 days of employment’. Make sure you don’t become too complacent, allowing you to become victim of this statistic.
There are several keys to keeping your new job. Be sure you clarify your goals and learn if there is a training system in place for new employees. It doesn’t hurt to be proactive and ask for a review after a few months of working. This shows initiative and that you’re really interested in the company. Building relationships is crucial. Often times you will find yourself having to collaborate with others for projects and having a solid rapport can prove to be beneficial and make the project run smoothly. Just be yourself and show your commitment. The rest will come naturally.
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Are You Taking Chances to Find Your Dream Career?
Aug 13th
Many of us are searching for our dream career and some of us aren’t sure what that is yet. If you haven’t found it you should continue working while you discover what this job is for you. The best way to go about this search is to work various jobs to find out what you enjoy and best suits your skills. A great suggestion from Careerealism.com is to make a list of your five favorite jobs, and alongside each one, list its attributes and benefits. There should be patterns that you can draw from to move forward in your search.
You want to be careful your resume doesn’t look too job hoppy though. You should be genuinely interested in jobs you take on your search for your career and give them a good amount of time before dismissing it as not a good fit for you. If this tends to be a problem you experience then a career coach might be a reasonable option to consider. A coach can help you look for a new direction within a career and help you work through those boring aspects of a job.
Fear is a huge factor that intimidates us from going after of dream career. Fear of failure, fear of rejection, fear of networking – these are all valid fears that can limit of growth. You shouldn’t let fear rule you. Do not allow fear of the unknown prevent you from going for what you truly want in life. In the end you will only come out stronger, regardless of the outcome. The more you overcome your fears the easier it will become.
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Weekly Inspiration: Perseverance
Aug 8th
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Habits of Successful People
Jul 20th
Success isn’t only measured by a great career and tons of money. Success also pertains to living a higher quality of life and a happier outlook. There is evidence that successful people have specific routines that unsuccessful people do not.
Here are some habits to guide you in a positive, successful direction.
- Wake up early and allow yourself time to start the day right
- Set up a weekly exercise routine
- Review and rewrite goals to keep you on track
- Visualize the day ahead
- Stay informed – read the news
Some extra advice – successful people tend to accomplish most of these tasks all before breakfast. Trying to become a morning person is the best start to making the changes you want.
The path to success and happiness doesn’t end there. The first step is to become proactive. You are responsible for you – no one else is. If you want to see a change you must make the change. Once you’ve made the decision to be proactive and move forward you need to prioritize your thoughts in an effort to obtain effective time management. Other characteristics of successful people include listening to others to full understand a concept, keeping an open mind and knowing when to relax
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Weekly Inspiration
Jul 18th
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