A "Potential" New Year's ResolutionWritten by Steve Brunkhorst
It is often said that all of us come into this world on equal footing, with nothing in our possession. Certainly we are born with equal value in eyes of our Creator, and we don't enter world with any material possessions. Yet we do not begin life empty handed.The moment we are born, we each have in our possession most amazing gift! It is gift of pure untapped potential, unique and different for each of us. A person might have potential to heal illness, invent, create art, teach, write, solve complex problems, or alleviate suffering. He or she might have potential to inspire others with amazing courage or accomplishments in spite of extreme disability or misfortune. Our challenge is to discover and develop this amazing potential. It often presents itself as a recurring interest or idea we can't shake, or a special talent. It might appear as a meaningful coincidence that brings us face to face with an opportunity disguised as a problem. When we come to realize this amazing inner potential, we are able to set realistic goals to make world a better place. Then we must visualize those goals in detail, and hold them in front of our minds daily to keep our actions on course with our objectives.
| | On the Hunt for a Job? Build Professional ResourcesWritten by Steve Hall
Searching for a Job? Use Your Time to Build Professional Resources.by Elizabeth Kirwin With unemployment figures at 6.1% in August, there is great concern among jobless about their financial future. Though internet job posting seems convenient and opens up new possibilities, competition is so fierce, it is not unusual for an employer to receive 300-600 resumes for one posting. Since most companies do not have staffing or time to answer these inquiries, job seekers tend to feel like they are casting their resumes into a great void. Steve Hall, a 14 year Certified Personal Consultant with Find Great People in Greenville, South Carolina, has witnessed disappointment in internet job hunters. “When job seekers spend a great deal of time applying for jobs and receiving no word, it tends to weaken their self-worth,” said Mr. Hall. Spending five to eight hours per day on-line searching creates a sense of isolationism, too. “Most job seekers would be better served to balance their time behind computer with an effort to meet with people and build a network of professional resources,” said Mr. Hall. He suggests volunteer work geared toward job seeker’s profession with a charitable organization. “For example, an accountant could visit Red Cross, a state boy’s home, or a church and offer to do bookkeeping,” Mr. Hall suggested. “This would have professional benefits. It will keep professional skills sharp and enable job seeker to build a soft skill -- which is interacting with people. By volunteering skills and expertise, person may meet somebody that will lead to employment,” added Mr. Hall. Another activity that could stimulate job leads is participation in a weekly network group. “If you want to start a group in your area, rally a support group through professional associations,” recommends Mr. Hall. It’s important to find people of like minds, with similar passions, and in close proximity for weekly lunch or coffee meetings. “This interaction with colleagues and peer groups will allow job seeker to hear about positions that may not be posted.” said Mr. Hall.
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