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If you want anything in life, it starts with a goal, which is the end-result of what you desire. Goals spur us on, they motivate us and they turn our ideas and dreams into reality. You have goals, even though you might not realize it - when you got up this morning, when you left …
Continue reading "If Your Goals Scare You, You’re on the Right Path"
Yesterday, I mentioned the necessity of having a 'Plan B' as part of truly managing one's career. Having well-developed and thought-out plans for how your work-life throughout your time in the workforce will lead to having more confidence, as well as control, over how they play out. To give you an example of why - …
I absolutely love motivational/inspirational quotes, and have quite a collection of them. They raise the emotional level to keep focused on the positive thoughts, not negative ones. To me, they make you want to do and be more. I found this great find as it is a inspirational journal - each page has a different …
As a beloved Pittsburgh Steelers fan all my life, yesterday was a brutal day for us; we lost to a mediocre team and our quarterback threw five interceptions - yes, five. The media were really quick to announce how poor he was but their scathing headlines, of course, elicited many nasty comments about he needs …
"I feel lonely." Those were words I heard from a potential client call; I'll call them John, who reported that his job is a supportive role and that he has limited interactions with his peers. John also feels bored with this work and doesn't know how to get out of the rut. In exploring what …
More organizations today are using recruiters to help in the hiring process; these individuals seem to be the norm within an organization. There are obvious benefits: they are dedicated solely to that function and they have the ear of hiring managers so they know what type of skills, education and experience are needed. But, do …
Continue reading "Do Recruiters Get It Right in the Hiring Process?"
I had planned to write on another topic, but the event in Las Vegas changed that. Listening to the news and what's been reported on Facebook, and other social media outlets, is heartbreaking. It seems that we are facing more and more tragedies in our world. We still have people trying to rebuild their lives …
Years ago, when I worked a job, I can still remember waking up with heaviness in my chest, pain in my stomach and crying; the thought of going in another day was too much. For me, it was not the work itself but the politics and oppressive behavior of coworkers (not in my department) who …
In looking at perks that employees want within their organization, one that stands out is the idea of career pathing; this is a plan for the progressions the employee will take while employed with their organization. While not every employee wants to move up into a leader role, they do want to know their are …
Continue reading "Making the Case for Career Pathing in Organizations"
There has been much debate as to whether one's learning style matters, or is even valid. While we use all of them, there are usually one or two that we favor and use more. The three styles are: Visual - this leans to what you see Auditory - this leans to what you hear Kinesthetic …
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