3 Keys to Adjust Your Job Search to a Tough Economy - Hallie Crawford

3 Keys to Adjust Your Job Search to a Tough Economy If youre in the midst of a job search, watching the news can be a terrifying thing. There’s gloom and doom everywhere regarding the economy, especially in the media. Let’s be real the economy will have an effect on your job search. It is tougher to find jobs, but not everything is as bad as the media makes it out to be. There ARE jobs out there and there ARE opportunities for you. The current economic situation requires that you be more aggressive with you career search. You must create a transition plan, identify your goals and your ideal job. You have to network more aggressively and market yourself effectively. See this as an opportunity As a career coach, I find career seekers typically fall into 2 categories: 1. The person who’s recently laid off, who is forced to take a look at whether they were happy in their career. People in this category should use this as an opportunity to make a positive change. They have a choice to stay in their current industry or embark on a career path that would be more fulfilling and rewarding for them. 2. The other person is the one who is unhappy in their job but is scared to do anything about it because they hear all the doom and gloom in the media. Therefore they remain in a job they’re unhappy with. People in this category should realize that life is too short to stay in a career that is making you unhappy. And that despite the tough economy, they can make a change. They just have to be smart about it. At the end of your life do you want to say that you tried and even failed, or than you didn’t try at all? You know the answer. Recognize how the economy is changing the job market As the economy changes, I am finding that more and more people are choosing to re-invent themselves or start their own business. You need to recognize that the tough economy has changed the job market and adjust accordingly. Identify other industries that can use your talents, expertise and experience. Think out of the box and clarify what skills and experience can be “transferable,” utilized in other fields. If you simply cannot find anything in your field and you’ve always considered starting your own business â€" now might be the right time. Consider starting your own business Take a look at you area of expertise. Do you have experience with accounting, graphic design, or administrative support? As our world becomes more and more virtual, you can now work from almost any location, and service clients almost anywhere. The virtual assistant industry, for example, has sprouted up as result of ability to work remotely. Look at your area of expertise and consider providing consulting services in this area. Striking out on your own can be scary and it involves risk. It is not a cakewalk and it takes effort, commitment and work. But if you do something you’re passionate about, it won’t feel like work. It’s more enjoyable and you’ll be more committed because you’re following your dream. Keep in mind the success stories of some famous businesses like Fedex and Proctor and Gamble. They were started during an economic slump. Why not yours?? Consider Career Coaching Have you thought about career coaching? A career coach can give you new insight, help re-align your goals and set a clear path to reaching your ideal career. We hope this information has been helpful to you, , Certified Career Coach Schedule a free consult with HallieCrawford.com today

Heres What I Know About Writing a Teen Resume for Summer Employment

Here's What I Know About Writing a Teen Resume for Summer Employment Writing a Teen Resume for Summer Employment Can Be Fun for Everyone You might have been a top fundraiser for your team also. Most summer jobs mostly revolve around the technical pursuits that are complete in an establishment. For example, if you had a class on communication, that may be helpful in a job for a camp counselor when you must converse with a dozen children. There might not be competition for jobs like lifeguard or camp counselor, but you might be interested in a seasoned worker in comparison with a newbie, if you're running a retail shop. Writing a Teen Resume for Summer Employment Options A resume is a document that supplies the reader with information regarding your relevant abilities, qualifications and experience. Writing a resume whenever you have not yet held your very first job can be challenging. Just take a couple of minutes to consider the skills that you possess. Skills are the thin gs which you're good at and there are a plethora of possibilities for skills which should be highlighted on your resume. The Good, the Bad and Writing a Teen Resume for Summer Employment To be sure your resume stands out from the herd, here are a few formatting tips you are going to want to follow. Meanwhile, you could be wondering what things to put on your resume considering you have not ever had a job before. Without a prior job, you are probably wondering what you ought to include and ways to get started. Have a look at this article for the complete scoop on the best way to compose a resume summary. If you do think there's a shared interest, I would greet the opportunity to meet up with you to hear more regarding your company, the essentials of the position, and the way my skills would be a great fit. You may have helped your company gather vital info in your part-time job, while it's searching for potential new customers or researching an upcoming article. A job may be an experience building stepping stone if you already know what sort of career you want to make in future. Finally, include the reason why it is important.

What 101 Things Will You Do Before You Die - Work It Daily

What 101 Things Will You Do Before You Die - Work It Daily By Colin Nanka I recently read an article that referenced this story about Ted Leonsis’ brush with death back in 1983 and how it transformed his life. “Ted Leonsis, the owner of the Washington Capitals and an Internet multimillionaire, may seem like a guy who has it all. But he hasn’t done it all. When he survived a plane crash landing in 1983, he made a list of 101 things he wanted to do in life. “ I was fortunate enough to be able to meet Mr. Leonsis back in 2000 when I was visiting a friend in Washington, DC. At the time one of my friends had been traded from the Chicago Blackhawks to the Washington Capitals and was a third line winger, and one of the hardest working players on the team. That particular time I attended, the team was retiring Dale Hunters #22 Jersey and my friend got me invited upstairs for the party. The entire team, families and friends of Dale Hunters were there. It was quite a night. At one point in the evening Ted came over and introduced himself to the friends that James had brought up. He was very down to earth, polite, with an aggressive edge. He chided James about the last time they were out playing golf, betting on the game and how James had lost. James by far had some of the least talent on the team, but best work ethics and you could tell Ted just saw something in him he identified with. He and James played golf often. As Ted moved on to talk to other people, I kept an eye on him. By the time the night was over, he had gone and talked to every single person at the party, whether they played for the team, were family…or belonged there at all. I felt a little bit like I was intruding, but he was my friend, and I got to meet the head of AOL…and it was one hell of a party. So my point. Many of us don’t take stock of life all that often. To what we have, what we have accomplished and what is out there to do. Many people meander through life, letting life blow them around like a leaf in the wind. While others, like Ted Leonsis take ownership of their path, control their destiny and raise the expectations of what their life will mean when it’s over. If you take a look at his list, it’s broken down into a few different sections. Family, financial, possessions, charity. I imagine it took him a little while to create this list and fine tune it. You may think it’s easy, but it takes time. It’s hard to even come up with 101 items. You really need to reflect on what you have done; it makes you investigate, if you were only allowed 101 things to accomplish in life, what would they be? Some of those examples from Ted Leonsis (he’s accomplished 71 and counting): 1. Fall in Love and get married 2. Have a healthy son 3. Have a healthy daughter 4. Take care of mother and father 12. Pay off College debts 22. Create the worlds largest media company 33. Support someone who makes a great breakthrough in science or art 77. Go to Brazil 100. Take a year sabbatical 101. Sail around the world with the family You will notice his first four are….not possessions or wealth. They are probably similar to most that have a family. In this he is an ordinary man, like the rest of us. He just happens to have set his bar in life pretty damn high! Colin Nanka blogs about all topics relevant that occur in his life and social community. He is passionate about life; learning from others and helping others achieve their goals. Colin keeps busy as a cloud computing evangelist for one of the fastest growing Software companies in the world today, Salesforce.com. Colin got his start in business with Xerox Corporation, in Western Canada, where he spent eight years in a number of sales, sales training, and product management capacities. He can be reached at LinkedIn or on his blog, The Social Community. Have you joined our career growth club?Join Us Today!