Showing posts with label tip of the day. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tip of the day. Show all posts

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Tuesday Tip, September 18, 2012

Today's job search tip is:  Focus on one thing at a time. We are all so used to multi-tasking that it is hard to even realize you are doing more than one thing at a time!

Multi-tasking can reduce your effectiveness and leave you wondering what you did all day as you progress through the hours in a whirlwind of activity.

Follow these tips to get the most out of each activity:

  • Turn off the radio or TV
  • Turn off your email notifier and another unnecessary reminders
  • Eat only at the kitchen or dining room table and think only about what you are eating
  • When on the phone make notes about the call if you must, but don't use your computer, smart phone or tablet while talking
  • Follow similar direction when in a meeting (even a boring one!)
  • Have only one program, window and/or tab open on your computer at a time
  • Put your smart phone on power saver or eco mode
  • If exercising think only about the exercise and/or your body
  • When driving focus on that - not your cell, tablet, errands, work, etc
If it is too tall an order to just comply with these tips right off the bat - try for a specified period and increase the time until you are in the habit of single-tasking more often than not!  A timer can help keep you on target.



Other articles that may be of interest:

Aug 30, 2012
What we choose to focus on correlates directly to what we see in terms of options. The narrower our focus, the less there is to see. Cup your hands around your eyes and describe what you see – the computer screen? A piece ...
Sep 04, 2012
When you are out of work it can be difficult to find positive things to think about or focus on. One thing you can do to begin hauling yourself up out of the doldrums is to think about someone whom you look up to, past or present.
Sep 10, 2012
Many job seekers get caught up in focusing on their hardships and difficulties and can eventually just adopt an persona of negativity that puts off those around them. Unfortunately this pushes people away and reinforces the ...
Aug 31, 2012
Focus on where you are, who you are with and what you are doing as you do it - make sure not to let your mind stray to anything related to job search, employment, career planning, etc. Enjoy the rest of your day and have a ...
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Monday, August 27, 2012

Job search tip of the day: Meet someone new


Meet someone new - don't just introduce yourself and move on.  This strategy will do little or nothing to further your cause.  What is your cause?  To meet someone new AND step away with each of you knowing at least your full name and a little something about who you are.

To illustrate:  My husband and I were at an event for a business celebrating their first year anniversary.  He said to me, "George is here."  At a loss, I asked, "George who?"  No answer.  "Will I recognize him?" and from my husband, "Yes."

I looked over his shoulder, "Oh, that guy!"  I recognized him as someone we run into throughout the region, but whom we only know as George.  A friend came up and greeted us.  "Hey, did you see that guy George is here?"

Will filled him in on our cavernous knowledge of him and our friend agreed, "I see him everywhere, too. He is in sales or marketing or something and tries to glad hand himself around.  You know to get contacts."

Before we knew it, George himself walked over greeted me warmly and shook my hand.  He proceeded to chat up my two male companions on his way to the men's room.  Are knowledge was not increased by this exchange and he will continue to be known to us all as That-Guy-George.


Don't be That-Guy-George!  Go out of your way to meet and get to know someone today.  If you can do this every day, so much the better.  Meeting someone knew can do a few things to help you in your job search:
  1. Give you something else to think about besides your job search.
  2. Stimulate your brain 
  3. Keep your social skills fresh
  4. It may give you the opportunity to help him or her with an issue he or she may have
  5. It may be that this person can help you in your job search or with another issue
  6. Help you feel connected
  7. Give you something else to talk about besides your job search, "Guess who I met..."


For ideas on how to meet other people see my other articles on volunteering, taking a walk, networking and others.  Here is a short list to get you started:


Aug 24, 2012
Working to get People Working....Information ... People like to interact with happy people. ...Employers are impressed by people who can persevere. ... Part of the reason for this is that other people will react differently to you.
Feb 09, 2012
Working to get People Working....Information and Resources for those looking for work as well as those needing to make or manage a career plan. Pages. Home · About Mary Sherwood Sevinsky · Job Search Resources · The ...
Aug 10, 2012
Some people you know will be a help to you by supporting you emotionally. Others, may know someone who knows someone who may be interested in hiring you. Still others will be able to serve as a reference. For now, just ...
Aug 06, 2012
Unfortunately, some people's view of success may affect the way we treat each other. Alain de Botton is a philosopher who has his own idea of success. In the following video, he explains how society's view of success can ...
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