Friday Follow Up September 14, 2012

Monday Mission September 10, 2012

Today really feels like fall and underlines the change of season that is coming imminently!  Change can be both exciting and scary - something to look forward to or dread.  How you view it makes all the difference in the world.

If you have been injured at work you may find yourself feeling forced to make a career change.  Typically this is not met with a positive attitude.  You likely loved your job, did it well, and planned to continue performing as long as you could.  It was known and ….Read More

tuesday, SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

Job Search Tip of the Day Ask For Letter of Reference

When you are job searching and preparing for interviews, it can be helpful to secure Letters of Reference from prior employers.  If possible, obtain one from each supervisor.  If not, one can be a coworker, preferably in a higher level position than the one you held.

Preparing a personalized template for each contact will increase your chances of obtaining a helpful Letter of Reference in a timely manner….Read More

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

Job Search Tip of The Day Review or Set Goals

Ideally my job tip of the day would be that you review and (if necessary) revise your goals.  However, I know that not everyone has identifiable, attainable, and/or realistic goals.  Certainly, if you have been injured and are facing a return to work after medical recuperation you may not have had the opportunity to think about what you will do.

So, if you haven't set any - let's….Read More

 

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

Job Search Tip of the Day: Learn Something New

Chances are good that you miss the water cooler or pre-job chats if you have been off work after an injury.  When we work with other people, whether in a construction job or at an office, we have the opportunity for incidental learning that comes with simple contact with other human beings.

Often these chats revolve around….Read More