Posts Tagged ‘work you love’
Attitude, Passion, Selling It & Acing The Interview
This week I spoke to a gentleman on the west coast who told me that at the age of 51 and having struggling with health issues for the last year, he’s ready to just get a job – forget what he’s passionate about. Mmmm…. Well, if you’re familiar with my take on things, you know I didn’t let that pass. I told him about a... Read the rest of this entry »
Tory Johnson’s Tips For Job Hunting While Still Employed
Are you currently working but thinking of job hunting during 2011? The other day I mentioned a recent survey stating that 84% of US workers plan to make a job move next year. If you're one of those 84%, then listen up. Tory Johnson of ABC News and Women for Hire offers excellent tips for getting your job search going while you're still employed in this short video. Click here to go directly to the ABC website to view or click on the play button... Read the rest of this entry »
Making Course Adjustments On the Way To The Work You Love
I heartily recommend doing what Tom Peters suggests – have regular personal retreats to review your personal brand, mission statement, career direction and life goals. And if you’re making a dramatic and/or a quick shift in direction, I urge you to set aside time every week to review your plan and make course adjustments as needed. In the “Go For It!” module of the CareerFinder™ Method, Jay and I lay out suggestions about this process. Below is... Read the rest of this entry »
What will it take for you to shift?
They say that those entering the workforce today are destined to have an average of 14-16 jobs before they retire. I personally think the average number will be higher than that. I also predict that those same workers will have 3-4 different careers in their lifetimes as well. Why? Because the experts say... Read the rest of this entry »
Ready Yourself for Your Job Search – Get Clear About What you Want
"When you are clear, what you want will show up in your life, and only to the extent you are clear." –Janet Attwood. The 2nd phase of readying yourself after you get clear of the baggage is to describe your Ideal Preferences. In other words, what do you want out of your next career adventure? In the READY module of the Job Search Boot Camp, there are 3 areas we recommend you examine, each entailing an easy exercise so you... Read the rest of this entry »