On the Hunt for a Job? Build Professional ResourcesWritten 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, “perhaps location, hours, or pay were wrong for that individual. It may be just right for someone else in 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 in 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 of 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 offer jobless more access, it is still important to remember 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.
| | Learning How To Fall ... You have to learn to fall before you can ride with confidence! Written by Edward B. Toupin
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However, important part of falling is that you learn how far you have to go to hit ground. In many cases, we fear falling because it's going to hurt. Indeed, wiping out at 50mph is painful, but survivable. But, once you know what it feels like and can maintain your wits when you hit ground, getting up and doing it again is easy because you know that you will survive. In end, you are better able to pursue ultimate goal because you are no longer afraid of falling, or failing. --- What's next? --- I once heard saying, "if you fall on your face, at least you were moving forward." It's an interesting statement because, only way to fall forward is if you have forward momentum when you fell. It's an excellent view to accept when moving toward a goal as it can help make potential falls easier to bear. This, because, inevitably, we will fall. But, so many times we get caught up in negative aspects of failure, or falling. Instead, view it as a wake-up call or a way to desensitize yourself so that you can focus on your goal. In this way, future falls won't be so dramatic and our fear of falling won't get in way of achieving our desires.
Edward B. Toupin is an author, life-strategy coach, counselor, and technical writer living in Las Vegas, NV. Among other things, he authors books, articles, and screenplays on topics ranging from career success through life organization and fulfillment. For more information, e-mail Edward at etoupin@toupin.com or visit his sites at http://www.toupin.com or http://www.make-life-great.com.
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