A "Potential" New Year's Resolution

Written by Steve Brunkhorst


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Rather than struggle with a long list of difficult new year's resolutions, I would like to suggest committing to one that could truly make a difference in your life andrepparttar lives of others.

Once each day, think aboutrepparttar 123364 potential you were given, how you have used it, and how you could use it to benefit others. Visualize yourself using this gift to create a better world with your unique talents. Imagine how you will feel when you've succeeded. After you complete this brief exercise, you'll feel confident, energized, and ready to go into action.

Resolve to continue developing your unique potential each day. You might be surprised to see many of your past struggles resolve inrepparttar 123365 process. Best of all, you'll haverepparttar 123366 joy of knowing that you've truly made a difference in your life, and inrepparttar 123367 lives of others. You will have maderepparttar 123368 world a better place to live.



Steve Brunkhorst is a life success coach and the editor of Achieve! 60-Second Nuggets of Inspiration, a popular mini-zine bringing great stories, motivation, and inspirational thoughts that can help you reach a greater level of achievement. Find many great achievement resources by visiting Steve's website at: http://www.AchieveEzine.com


On the Hunt for a Job? Build Professional Resources

Written by Steve Hall


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Belonging to a network group composed of those with similar professional interests could make job hunting a little less stressful. The network group will also help internet job seekers overcome a sense of isolationism. Mr. Hall notes that participation in a focused group will be like “having more than your own two eyes looking for work for you.” Job seekers can learn how others interviewed correctly or incorrectly. Sharing professional resources is also key to success with this type of group. “Say a person in your particular group received a call for a job they were not interested in,” observed Mr. Hall, “perhapsrepparttar location, hours, or pay were wrong for that individual. It may be just right for someone else inrepparttar 123363 group.” A simple exchange of information could be a hot lead to a new position. “If you are at home alone, you’re only interested in yourself,” said Mr. Hall, “though it might be noble, it’s not always productive.” Another effective strategy is partnering with a mentor or coach. “This person should be candid with you about what doesn’t work and what you don’t do well. A good mentor will also emphasize what is likeable about you and where your talents exist,” offered Mr. Hall. Mentoring and coaching are a focused way to grow professionally. “Try to find somebody who is inrepparttar 123364 trenches working in your profession,” recommended Mr. Hall. “Work with this person to help develop skills or approaches you may be lacking,” he added. Paying for a coach is one route, but it may not be an option for those on a tight budget. Look for coaches or mentors among an existing network of friends and associates, or through a friend of a friend. Aim to work with a professional who you admire and respect. Combining all or some ofrepparttar 123365 above techniques will help most jobless individuals gain a new perspective on their search for employment. Some of these methods will also expand their network once they re-enter their chosen profession. In an age when computers offerrepparttar 123366 jobless more access, it is still important to rememberrepparttar 123367 advantages of face-to-face contact.

Steve Hall has been a professional recruiter with Find Great People International (http://www.findgreatpeople.com), in Greenville, South Carolina, for 14 years. He specializes in IT and manages consultants in apparel, finance and health care. Steve has averaged a 3 to 1 interview to hire ratio, while the industry standard is 7 to 1.


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