Euphoric Release from FUN-employment - Workology

Euphoric Release from FUN-employment - Workology Stay up to date by taking your Job Search Mobile.   Text T4J to 67664 with Texting4Jobs. For the previous  two-and-a-half months before yesterday,   I was  waist deep in the foul smelling trenches  of  the world of unemployment. Since that time, I have been paroled and at least momentarily released due in part to good behavior. The  emotions that I felt surrounding the moments just after the offer call left me euphoric.  Ã‚  My journey through the valley of the jobless, though having been easier than most   (only two months in duration vs. the   9 months from one colleague and 18 months from another) all the same came with its own ups and downs as   I cycled through 15 in-person interviews,  8 phone screenings, what felt like a ton or more of acceptance of application e-mails  and turn-down notices, and not to mention the week after week after week of nauseating networking events. I am not complaining about what I had to do   it taught me a lot! I am glad however,   that I was emancipated when I was because I am not sure that I could have taken much more of the stress as one week slipped into another, and then another, and then another without feeling as I had much to show for my week long undaunting efforts but another interview to kick the following week off withbut at least I was getting something I guess. My  point  of the post  Ã‚  that follows is not to recount a sob story,   but to share what seemingly worked for me.  Ã‚  I hope that it helps those of my jobsearch brethren and sisters who are still on the  prowl may the followings words help  and serve  as a lantern by which to guide your toil I would first like to tip my hat to the resources that I have made/learned from over the last months as a plebe in the world of  social media. My Thank You list abounds. First, I would like to thank Jorgen Sundberg, with www.TheUndercoverRecruiter.com.   His knowledgeable posts  about job search  e-tools are a wonderful primer  and easily provide step-by-step directions on the set-up and function of the  latest-and-greatest e-resources (linkedin, buzz, twitter, blogging, etc).   The next Thank you goes to JenBenz, http://www.benzcommunications.com/ it was her post on www.fistfuloftalent.com about Health Care Reform that helped me to land this job.   I shared   her email template with the potential employer as an example of a resource that I had in my professional bag-o-tricks that could be put to use for them if hired.   Finally,   I would like to thank Rich DeMatteo, www.cornonthejob.com, Nicole Crimaldi, www.mscareergirl.com , and Jessica Miller-Merrell, www.blogging4jobs.com for their creation and facilitation of #jobhuntchat on twitter every Monday evening from 10-11PM EST. WHERE TO START A JOB SEARCH? An ancient Chinese war strategist, Sun Tzu wrote Know your self and you have won the battle.   I will profess the same ideology when approaching a job search. Yes, understand the job market who is hiring and all that, but I dont care what anyone else says being in a job search is an emotional event that takes a bit of a process to unravel. Early on in  your process you need to find your path by sorting through your own emotional junk  to find your passion. Put everything that you have done in your job history onto paper. Once on paper, you will be able to quickly find a common thread running through everything. FIND YOUR PASSION Now that you have your job you all laid out, and seen the common thread, check out what made you happy. A funny thing happens when you are actually something you like you do it more and become passionate. This passion is hard to fake in an interview and will make you genuine. It is this genuineness that will help you stand out from the crowd.   So what is it? What is your passion? What do you get all jazzed up about telling folks about? DONT BE SINGLE FOCUSED IN WHAT COMES NEXT I unfortunately have some bad news for you, finding your passion is only the first step to your job search journey.   A lot comes next and doing just one thing will NOT get you there. A lot of people are looking for the miracle cure in a job search. They believe  that if they only do one thing in  their search, say networking that they will find that next job faster. Others feel that if they utilize social media only, that will do the trick. I say build a bag-o-jobsearch-tools that you can utilize. Dont linger in one area -  view your search as casting your net as far-and-wide as possible.but wanting to keep all the plates spinning together. (yes, I know these to analogies dont go together they arent supposed to for me to prove my point). Employ  person-to person, and computer skills inter-changeably. Spend a few hours doing one, then switch to another. For Lords sake,   your mother was right   dont put all of your eggs in one basket! This also includes forcing yourself to get outside of your comfort zone and doing things you dont like like networking if you are an introvert or planning out your resume if you are an extrovert. I had to work at a couple of different areas of my job search that I didnt like (writing, and re-writing my resume drove me up a wall) before I became competent in them and this was hard. Just be prepared to do whatever it takes, and you need to get that job! (short of killing anyone of course) OPEN YOURSELF UP TO THE UNIVERSE Finally realize that yes, hard work and dedication will pay off if, and  when the universe is ready.   As long as you have prepped enough and done your homework better than the other guy you to may be paroled. Stay up to date by taking your Job Search Mobile.   Text T4J to 67664 with Texting4Jobs.   Blogging4Jobs guest blogger is Rob Lockhard, SPHR.   Rob is an innovative and talented HR Pro, who digs Kung-Fu Tai-Chi.   He is the founder and creator of THE LOCKARD 7.   Rob has been quoted in the Washington Post http://ow.ly/1urTQ, and can be found on Linkedin if you want to be connected to someone cool.

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Huge Realizations (or, The Results of The Big Brain Dump) Counterfeit It till you Make It by fretful sort Much thanks to you folks all in this way, so much for being so understanding great, offering to me your experience useful tidbits to assist me with working through my Overwhelm (truly, capital O). As a result of it, Ive had a few Realizations (truly, capital R) in the previous day or two that I needed to share (its not out of the question. I have earthy colored hair. Did you give me a challenge?): I went from about six or so meetings every week to 15-20 through the span of the most recent fourteen days. That is about triple the outstanding task at hand as I was utilized to only a month prior! While once more, Im excited grateful for all the instructing Im doing, I must child on the off chance that I thought Id have the option to deal with it/comprehend what I was doing in a weeks time. Theres an expectation to absorb information, Im swinging in it. Im going to take my own instructing guidance try throughout the following scarcely any weeks with how Im organizing my time, since what worked a month back aint going to work no more, and that is OK. I have to return to being reliable about performing multiple tasks, halting it however much as could reasonably be expected. Of late, Ive been keeping my email open throughout the day not putting forth the attempt to complete one thing before I start on the following. While Im great with that in the event that I have an engaged undertaking to finish, such as composing an activity or duplicate for my venture with Jess, if Im, state, simply browsing email there are 10 things that generally nibble into that, I take as much time as is needed. I realize I can be much increasingly gainful in the event that I, state, simply cut 2 hours into every day as email time just read/return email then without opening some other tabs or doing whatever else. I can likewise piece my time into 45-min squares (I heart 45-min squares of time any less whats the point, any more I get ants in my jeans) utilize the last 15 min to check/return email or go on twitter or react to blog remarks. Again testing! Extremely, genuinely, really resolving to step away for an hour each consistently. Since my timetable is a 12 hour day (on paper - I as a rule begin working 2 hours before I free my schedule up to training calls!) as long as 3 days/week, I MUST enjoy a reprieve. Its intense in light of the fact that I never really feel that Im working (truly, this is as great as it looks), since I stunt myself that nothing is a higher priority than what I have down to take a shot at that day, yet I know it aint valid. While I do plan a 1 hr lunch into my Moleskin consistently, I take it just in the sum it takes for me to make have lunch (which I generally do at the table, not at my work area, with whatever book Im perusing rather than any desk work) at that point I return to business. Im going to utilize that hour now. Simply watch me. Calendar 1 non-training call each week outside of my family/companions circle. I have such a significant number of fantabulous companions that Ive made through the Interwebs I love conversing with em, yet I realize that, until the fall, I can just cut an hour or so every week for those catch-ups. I think this will permit me to stay aware of the companions family that I havent conversed with as regularly as I like, just as ensuring Im just conversing with the peeps I truly wanna be conversing with. I likewise need to relinquish feeling like an ass when I state, Yes, lets make up for lost time! Hows Sept twelfth? Im moaning in any event, composing it. Sick make a point to concoct a comment that is not, Im so occupied. Wanna hear something frightening? At the point when I found employment elsewhere, my objective was to have 20 training meetings/wk. That appeared to be a decent number monetarily time-wise, as 20 instructing meetings = 35-40 hours of training + back-end work, which is a typical week's worth of work. Presently, Im at around 20 training meetings seven days. At the point when I understood that yesterday it knocked my goddamn socks off. However, no one but now would i be able to see this for the learning experience that it is. In the event that I need to keep up my blog, compose my pamphlet (next ones out one week from now!) be a decent Spring co-have chip away at my venture with Jess ensure my companions family recall what I look like.well, Ive discovered that its absurdity. 20 instructing meetings is excessively. Or then again, I could state, its an excessive amount to keep up. Im soothed that Ill be increasing my rates growing my bundles this end of the week (indeed, Im binds my hubby to the PC to refresh it this end of the week no reasons! Furthermore, no, you cannot get an expansion on my present rates except if you buy in to my pamphlet focus on the Delicious Discount that is coming in the following issue). Along these lines, by and large, Im making sure to inhale, being additional extraordinary pleasant to myself, taking this for the learning experience that it is. What's more, lets be realistic this is the way I need my business to be. Endeavoring. Flourishing. Blasting at the creases. (That is the thing that she said). I gotta become accustomed to it make sense of how I handle it. Sick positively be taking this pleasant long end of the week (, who am I joking, the remainder of the month/summer!) to make sense of it. Talking about the pleasant long end of the week, a Happy Canada Day to every one of my companions up north, an up and coming Happy Independence Day to everybody celebrating with me in the States! Appreciate the daylight, the BBQ, my preferred the firecrackers! ************************************************************************************************************** Get Danielle LaPorte's Nuggets of Genius in your own home, all alone time. The Digital Firestarter Sessions from my clique pioneer have propelled! What's your Joy Equation? Discover with Molly Hoyne's Pay-What-You-Can-Afford Program!

5 Mistakes To Avoid When Negotiating Your Salary - CareerAlley

5 Mistakes To Avoid When Negotiating Your Salary - CareerAlley We may get remuneration when you click on connections to items from our accomplices. You have a feeling that you are working superbly. Your partners disclose to you that you are working admirably. Furthermore, you realize that your supervisor is entirely content with your presentation regardless of whether he plays his cards somewhat nearer to his chest. So its opportunity to request a raise. You realize you merit it yet how precisely do you approach getting it in the correct manner. Indeed, the best spot to begin is to comprehend what you shouldnt be doing. Here is a little determination of five of the most significant no, nos. Dont be graceless: This experience ought not be gone into in fierce mode. The explanation you are functioning admirably is in all probability since you are cheerful in your job. This gathering should begin by underlining the positives and afterward move normally onto a conversation about the future and the spots you and the organization will be pushing ahead to together. On the off chance that you go into this conversation with a furious, resentful outlook, youre less inclined to get what you need and you make certain to stir a couple of plumes. More: Wallet Envy Are You Paid What Youre Worth? Its not close to home: Your supervisor doesn't have to think about your own circumstance. Whatever you feel the organization owes, your solicitation must be founded exclusively on the work you accomplish for them. It is totally unessential whether your girl is going to begin the neighborhood non-public school, or youre hoping to get yourself a decent new vehicle. You need to leave every single individual explanation behind needing a more significant compensation out of this conversation. Your lift in pay depends on the work you have done and will keep on accomplishing for the organization. Back up your contention with genuine instances of circumstances where you have gone well beyond for the organization. Be explicit and cause them to see exactly the amount you are extremely worth to them. Be Reasonable: The exact opposite thing you need to do here is get yourself into a tough situation that you will experience difficulty removing yourself from if things dont go the manner in which you had trusted. In the primary gathering it may not be important to put any figures down. An impartial supervisor will accept your solicitation and return to you at a concurred later date with an offer. In the event that that offer ends up being lower than you expected, let them know along these lines, however take it in your step and dont push excessively hard or you may come out of this a washout. Bargain: On the off chance that you get the inclination that things are not going to go your way, in any event get a few concessions from your supervisors. On the off chance that the offer is lower than you would have preferred, recommend that you will acknowledge this until further notice however get a dedication from them to audit the circumstance again in a half year time. On the off chance that things are not gazing upward in that mediating period, perhaps you can begin to take a gander at the market to perceive what different alternatives are out there for you. On the off chance that your supervisors feel that they could lose, its reasonable that you will rapidly get what you need. Dont withdraw: Persistence and reason are certainly things that should be at the cutting edge of your psyche, however it is conceivable that you face a disposition that is unsatisfactory. The most significant thing here isn't to let your feelings improve of you. On the off chance that your solicitation is met with an inconsiderate negative, take a full breath, thank your supervisor for their time, and afterward begin to search for another business. On the off chance that you realize that you truly merit that raise there is no purpose behind you to acknowledge the opposite. Exchange abilities are for the most part well indeed and great yet you additionally need to comprehend when is the correct chance to slice your misfortunes and begin to search for pastures new, and greener! Book Corner [easyazon_link asin=0931213207 locale=US new_window=default nofollow=default tag=caree07-20 add_to_cart=default cloaking=default localization=default popups=default]Negotiating Your Salary: How To Make $1000 a Minute[/easyazon_link] [easyazon_link asin=1455503274 locale=US new_window=default nofollow=default tag=caree07-20 add_to_cart=default cloaking=default localization=default popups=default]Salary Tutor: Learn the Salary Negotiation Secrets No One Ever Taught You[/easyazon_link] Visitor Post by Alisha Webb for Gap Partnership Negotiation Experts. We are consistently anxious to get notification from our perusers. If it's not too much trouble don't hesitate to get in touch with us in the event that you have any inquiries or proposals in regards to CareerAlley content. Good karma in your search,Joey Google+ what where work title, catchphrases or organization city, state or zip employments by

Career Comics Funny Caption Contest #13 - Work It Daily

Profession Comics Funny Caption Contest #13 - Work It Daily If it's not too much trouble NOTE: This challenge is authoritatively finished. The remark area was print screened and the champ was advised by email. Any extra votes won't be checked. Do you believe you're clever? Demonstrate it! In the remark area beneath, work out the most amusing subtitle you can consider for the image on the right. Whoever has the most votes by 11:59 PM ET on Wednesday, April 20 will win! Step by step instructions to Enter 1. Take a gander at the image and think about a clever subtitle for it. 2. Type your triumphant subtitle into the remark segment underneath. Remember to utilize a substantial email address when entering your name on the remark stage so we can get in touch with you on the off chance that you win! 3. Hit the 'Like' button on your remark. That is one vote. Yippee! Presently, demonstrate your clever inscription to every one of your companions and instruct them to 'Like' your remark, as well. Why You Should Play The victor will get the accompanying: FREE half-hour of individual profession training with CAREEREALISM.com Founder, J.T. O'Donnell [Value = $75] FREE PDF duplicate of J.T's. book [Value = $9.95] More companions [Priceless] Rule: No swearing or unseemly cleverness. Essentially, you can be clever however not so much amusing. Clue: Use your web based life accounts (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn) to request votes. That way, every one of your companions will realize how entertaining you are. Disclaimer: We can't promise you will make more companions from your investment in this challenge. Photograph credit: Shutterstock Have you joined our vocation development club?Join Us Today!