Friday, September 28, 2012

Friday Follow Up September 28, 2012

Here are some great career related posts I shared over the past week.  You can find similar posts on my Google profile page:  https://plus.google.com/u/0/116681901676399179577/posts

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“In my world, everyone's a pony and they all eat rainbows and poop butterflies!”

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You have been putting your heart and soul into a proactive job search - check. Telephone, interview and second interview completed - check. Thank you notes sent - check. Waiting for THE CALL that will...

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Eric Shannon delivering a booster shot of influence effectiveness for#jobsearch, but don't read unless you want great changes! :)

ithout a sales team, my business was doing a couple hundred thousand dollars a year in revenue, but when I hired sales reps, we brought in a couple million dollars a year. The same applies to your job...

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Thursday, September 27, 2012

Thursday Thought September 27, 2012





I think most of us worry about the same things, deep down.  We may ignore our niggling thoughts. We may bury them.  We may even twist them into neurotic disorders that make us and all of  our friends crazy (pardon the pun!).

Most of us think we are not good enough. Not good enough for what?  Who knows!  It depends on the day and the task at hand, doesn't it. 



YOU ARE GOOD ENOUGH, IN FACT, YOU'RE AWESOME!

For some reason we all need someone else to convince us of this.  At the very least we need to hear "you are awesome" from someone else, no matter how self-possessed and self-assured we are. 

In the end, I think this is by design.  Take a minute and think about it.  If we need to hear good things from other people we are going to be more likely to be social and, in turn, tell other people good things.  

Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around  -  Leo Buscaglia 


HOW CAN YOU FIND OUT HOW AWESOME YOU ARE? 

It is simple, really.  You can find out how awesome you are by ASKING SOMEONE.  I know.  It is not as simple as it sounds. But I promise you that more often than not you will hear something really good from almost anyone you ask who interacts with you. 

Requesting feedback will help you in your career, your personal relationships, and your life.  If it is something you don't want to hear, it may be something you need to hear.  

At the very least, whomever you asked will be impressed with your courage, your interest in knowing what they think about you, and your interest in improving yourself.  BRAVO or BRAVA!  

Go you!

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Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Wednesday Wisdom, September 26, 2012

Asking for feedback can be scary, but you may be surprised at what you hear!  Ask for feedback post-interview, or even with good employer contact to obtain information that will make you and/or your job search even more outstanding!

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Tuesday Tip, September 25, 2012

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Today's job search tip: Ask "How did I do?" at the close of or following an interview.  This can be difficult to do and even harder to hear the answer.

BUT, the answer can give you invaluable information that may improve your performance in your next interview.  At the very least, asking will impress the employer and may tip the balance in your favor if the running is close between you and another candidate.

With the economy as it is and the competition so fierce, no job candidate can afford a less than perfect interview.  Requesting feedback can give you information that you can use to out perform the other interviewees.

Feedback can also reveal knowledge skills or abilities that you may need to address in order to be successful in your job search. You may find that you inadvertently used the wrong technical term or answered a question in such a way as to lead the employer to feel you don't have a grasp on the concept (even if you do!).

You may find that you get positive feedback that will serve to help you on those days when you are down in the dumps and wondering if any employer finds you to be n attractive candidate.

Always, "the devil you know is better than the devil you don't."  You need all the information you can get to put yourself in the best position to be hired.



Other articles you may be interested in:

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When you are undergoing a job search, you may find that most of the feedback you get is negative. Worse, you may not get any feedback at all! Take time today to ask someone close to you for input about your good qualities.
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You will get immediate positive social feedback from them without a doubt. Those you speak with on the phone can tell if you are smiling or not. Smile until you feel happier. When you are more positive you will notice more ...
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Your spouse and your children will be the first to notice (unless you have a dog or a cat at home - they aren't immune to the impact of a negative attitude!). You will get immediate positive social feedback from them without a .

Monday, September 24, 2012

How to handle disappointment of a non-job offer

You have been putting your heart and soul into a proactive job search - check.
Telephone, interview and second interview completed - check.
Thank you notes sent - check.
Waiting for THE CALL that will notify you that you are being offered the job - check.

THE CALL comes and the caller id shows that the caller is THE EMPLOYER from whom you are awaiting an offer.  You slow your heart and answer the phone with a gulp and a smile.  SLOWLY you begin to follow the caller's words and your entire body sags into a nearby chair.

"It was a difficult decision.  You are an excellent candidate. Thank you for your interest.  UNFORTUNATELY we have decided to offer the job to ANOTHER CANDIDATE....."

There are few words that you can say or can be said to assuage the disappointment of a non-job offer. 

FORTUNATELY there are a few things you CAN DO after your heart sinks back out of your throat and you begin breathing again:

  1. Thank the caller immediately - employers don't always notify those that are not hired.
  2. Ask for feedback - this is difficult, but can make all the difference in your next opportunity.
  3. Get back on the horse - if you have laid back on your job search hoping for this offer regroup and restart!
  4. Seek out people, things, and activities that will bolster you and help salve your self-esteem. 
  5. After a little time has passed assess the opportunity and non-job offer.  If there was something you could have changed make note and learn from it.  If not, move on to your next opportunity. 
In the end, it is important to do what you can and let what you can't control go.  Equally important is that you understand you OWN YOUR EMOTIONS.  Feel them, understand them, and put them in their proper perspective.  It may be hard, but it is possible to handle the disappointment of a non-job offer! 

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But, if you find one or more positive aspect or result to making phone calls, you will better be able to appreciate this time spent. It may be something as simple as reminding yourself this might be THE employer/job for you.
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Understanding that you control how you handle change can really help you deal with it. Try to focus on the things you can control and face the change before you with a positive mindset if you want to make the most of it.
Sep 11, 2012
Enhances your portfolio which may also include, resume, awards, certificates, samples; Provides you with a reason to contact people you have lost touch with and keeps you connected; Gives you something positive to focus ...
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Friday, September 21, 2012

Friday Follow Up September 21, 2012

These are some great career related articles I shared last week.  These are from my Google Page, but you can also follow me on Twitter and friend me on Facebook for more great information and resources.



Last week, I announced a new format:
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Highlights of Job Search and Career Planning articles I shared this week (from myself and colleagues):


Ever thought about learning a new language? Now is the time! Find out why learning a new language can help both your job search and career.
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Self Introduction: What to say for a great first impression. How you introduce yourself is your key to interview success and more job offers. Use personal marketing. Answer Tell Me About Yourself
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Hannah Morgan's session yesterday was informative and made you think about how you can influence your virtual image.

Do you have the right kind of digital dirt? Owning digital terrain is a key factor in being found online. We’ll look at strategies and tools to help you be th
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I am a talk radio junky. I work at my desk or drive all over the region to meet with clients, so it's a no-brainer, really. If you have this type of job you are probably a talk radio junky too! Th...
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Thrilled to be associated with Freshtransition,(Free) or with expert support via internet and email one of the Top 75!


Forbes asked you, our readers, to tell us your favorite career websites. We received about 1,500 comments, emails and tweets naming roughly 700 websites. We narrowed that stack down to 75 of the most ...
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The only app that does your job search for you.
An amazingly easy job search app that organizes every aspect of your job search, tells you about jobs that fit what you’re looking for, reminds you of everything you need to do, and it’s integrated with your social networks to suggest specific people who might be able to help you.
And a community of career experts who help with expertise on career planning, transition, personal branding, resumes, cover letters, networking, social media and more.


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Are you making these job search blunders? Communication is key:

Convey your message with confidence during networking, interviews, and more.
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It makes sense to check the social channels of companies you, the job seeker, might be interested in. Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and other social channels show a more in-depth picture than a job posting or job description.  

It makes sense to check the social channels of companies you, the job seeker, might be interested in. Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and other social channels show a more in-depth picture than a job post...
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Working to get People Working....Information and Resources for those injured at work as well as those needing to make a career change. Pages. Home · The Weekly Works · Careerealism Articles · FAQ · Ca...
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The Career Pivot blog and brand was launched February 12th of this year. I thought it would be interesting to look at the 10 most viewed posts.
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So as of today LinkedIn have decided to shoot themselves in the foot. Anyone who has been a member of LinkedIn for a period of time will know that gradually the visibility of 3rd degree connections (...
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We all talk a lot about a positive attitude and looking forward and setting goals. But, how much are you missing by looking past this moment and always to the f
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It’s time to get out of your job search comfort zone and learn a new, more rewarding way to run your business-of-one’s marketing campaign.
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Forbes names Resume Writers' Ink as "TOP 75 Web Sites for your Career" list! Awesome!

Honored to be in the company of Career Builder, Linkedin, Wall Street Journal, Career Bliss, Salary.com, Personal Branding Blog to name a few.

"Think Ink!" 

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"The traits people look for... are far-sighted, passionate, courageous, wise, generous and trustworthy. And passionate, the attribute that people most associate with extroversion, is actually about depth of commitment: you can be quietly, deeply passionate. It’s not that it hurts you to be extroverted as a leader…it’s just not that important."

Contrary to popular belief, "charisma" is not a core leadership trait. Here's how to lead quietly.
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I recently published a Job Search Tip: Ask for a letter of reference. There are some excellent reasons to take this extra step and to go one step further and write a template for your references to ...
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