Making Use of Your Multiple Personalities

Written by Myrtis Smith


I'm a Gemini,repparttar sign ofrepparttar 131066 twins. We Gemini’s often get accused of being moody, fickle, and a little unpredictable. People claim, on any given day, they don’t know which of repparttar 131067 twins they will encounter.

But Gemini or not, everyone’s life, to some extent, is made up of multiple characters. We all have several personalities that show themselves depending onrepparttar 131068 circumstances.

* At work we’re organized, thorough, and professional.

* Around our friends, we may be goofy, talkative, and relaxed.

* Around strangers we find ourselves quiet, amiable, and pleasant.

Each of these personalities serves us in some facet.

Some of you may think: "Oh no, I’m consistent. I’m repparttar 131069 same person around my friends that I am at work or at a party." Really? Have any of these situations ever happened to you:

1. You are at work, alone in your office, talking to your significant other onrepparttar 131070 phone. Your boss sticks her head inrepparttar 131071 door. Does your tone suddenly change?

2. You are having lunch with a group of friends atrepparttar 131072 mall. One of your former professors walks by. Do you suddenly find yourself sitting a little straighter, speaking a little more proper as you introduce him?

3. You are atrepparttar 131073 park with your family. You spot someone from your networking group. Isrepparttar 131074 laid back family guy suddenly replaced with Mr. Business?

Career To Do's for the New Year

Written by Myrtis Smith


Career To Do's forrepparttar New Year

The start of a new year is a common time when people talk about making changes, particularly when it comes to their jobs. Whether you are seriously ready to make a move or you are still thinking about it, these 5 "Career To Do's" will help get your year started off right.

1. Update your resume. In today's uncertain economy, you need to be ready to move at a moment's notice. If your company were to close today, how long would it take you to prepare for a job search? When wasrepparttar 131065 last time you updated your resume? Do you remember every assignment or special project you've worked on overrepparttar 131066 past year? Can you recall all ofrepparttar 131067 classes or special training you've received? Every year, at least twice a year, invest some time in updating your resume. Use performance evaluations and job descriptions to ensure you are accurately demonstrating your skills and accomplishments inrepparttar 131068 most clear, concise, and flattering manner.

2. Network, network and network. Nobody likes a person who only calls when they want something. Don't put yourself in a position of not having a job and needing to reach out to old colleagues and acquaintances that you haven't talked to in 5 years. Now isrepparttar 131069 time to nurture those relationships. Join or renew your membership to a professional organization, subscribe (and contribute) to an industry journal or newsletter, send former co-workers a "hello" note. Should you ever find yourself looking for a new job, your network is already in place and ready to work for you.

3. Review old goals and set new ones. Ships don't set a course atrepparttar 131070 beginning of a journey then sit back and hope they reach their destination. Instead they periodically check their position and make adjustments as needed. Planning your career success is no different. Last year, what were your goals? What position were you hoping to be in? How much money were you expecting to make? Take some time to compare your current situation with what you were hoping for last year. What adjustments do you need to make?

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