Thanksgiving in Hard TimesWritten by Maureen Killoran
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We are office workers and health care providers . . . We are creators who love what we do and employees who long to set our mundane jobs aside . . . We are those for whom productive life is just beginning and those whose memories are mixed up inside . . . And we, with people around world, we are saying “thank you” because gratitude is what WE need most this day. We are doves setting forth from humanity’s fragile ark in search of peace. We are bears longing to hibernate and make world go away. We are pacifists and soldiers, Democrats and Republicans . . . Theists and pagans, Buddhists and Christians, humanists and atheists and a whole bunch of us who are spiritually confused. We are gathered here in hope of Thanksgiving. We are gathered in gratitude of Grace. May Spirit of Life and Healing be with us all this day . . . Comforting all for whom this season is one of loss and pain . . . Honoring those who step forward to protect, or rescue, or serve in their country’s name . . . Tickling those who need reminders that, even in midst of tragedy and confusion, There will be bubbles of joy – and those are okay. May we believe always that Life does hold blessings for each one of us to take, At all times, in all ways, may “thank you” be language of our days. © Maureen Killoran, SpiritQuest Coaching, 2004
Maureen Killoran is a Life Coach and Unitarian minister, with a passion for helping people connect their strengths with their vision. She expands the concept of gratitude in her popular teleclass, "The Power of Positive Thanking." You can find more details about Coach Maureen Killoran at www.spiritquestcoaching.com
| | Bullseye InterviewingWritten by Tamara Jong
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Body Language Greet your potential employers with a firm handshake and smile. Look interviewer(s) in eyes, but don’t make them uncomfortable by staring. Try to relax by taking a deep breath. Tapping your foot and fingers or chewing gum is considered a faux pas. It’s best to match body language of interviewer(s), but not in a mechanical fashion. The Actual Interview Think positively and keep it all in perspective. Based on your abilities, education and work history, THEY called you. This is your unique moment to market YOU. You need to believe that you are by far, best candidate for them. Make sure you look neat and orderly and pop in a breath mint for good measure. Slang or acronyms are not appropriate in your speech. Remember not to confuse confidence with arrogance and don’t interrupt or hijack interview. When asked a question, pause and reflect on answer and try to listen to be clear and concise. When they ask, “Do you have any questions?”, ask ones you have prepared mentally based on your research and relevance to this interview and position. If this job still interests you, let them know and thank them for their time. Remember, an interview is really just beginning of process, but first impressions not unlike a blind date can either make for a great story or fodder for fire. Make this your opportunity to distinguish yourself from pack and get that second “date”.
Tamara Jong is the Marketing Professional for www.canjobs.com, a leading Canadian owned and operated on-line recruitment site.
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