#FF FRIDAY FOLLOW UP

Here are some great posts I shared from great career experts this past week:

#ASSESS YOUR #GOAL»http://www.jobsearchfortherestofus.com/2013/02/assess-your-goal.html … Are your goals realistic? This can be a career planner's biggest stumbling block. Try to take a st

#Job Search for the Rest of Us! #JobSearch #Tip: REVIEW OR SET YOUR #GOALS http://ow.ly/hoFQR  http://

I'm a believer! RT @AceEmployment: Volunteering Is Great For Your#Career http://shar.es/YaM6Z  via @aceemployment

It is so tempting to get right down to business! RT @UndercoverRec: How Small Talk Can Win Or Lose You Clients http://bit.ly/U4Ck9m 

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Jobs for Introverts http://goo.gl/6CkOF 

#JobSearch #Tip: ASSESS YOUR #GOALS - read more: http://ow.ly/hudVV 

#THURSDAY #THOUGHT http://ow.ly/hvEs7  If you are looking for work unexpectedly, it may be the first time you have actually had the...

Goals: Where are you with yours? http://goo.gl/Ieeiv 

Great advice any day! RT @Veteranscoach: Always be connecting.#Transitiontip

HOW TO PREPARE FOR COURT » If you have been injured at work, chances are good that you will need to attend a... http://fb.me/1GCk0oW9z 

KNOW WHAT YOU WANT http://goo.gl/y2TtQ 

must share tips! http://goo.gl/NmTtW 

My LinkedIn tip for the day: own your branding on your profile: from headline to pic to summary. http://goo.gl/V5z1R 

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Own your goals - where are you headed? http://fb.me/E4vNU5ku 

People often put off setting #goals and assigning time frames because of some #unknown factor or possibility. http://ow.ly/1RY79I 

Read The Works Top #Job Stories via @careerealism@HollisterBoston @MarySevinsky @JeffWaldmanHR ▸ http://ow.ly/hudzw 

Remote Job Search: Long Distance Networking - http://pulse.me/s/iasv1 

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Right in line with my latest post: #THURSDAY #THOUGHThttp://ow.ly/hvEs7  If you are looking for work... http://fb.me/22uPlyX3D 

 @CareerBliss: 2013 Best and Worst Cities to Find a Jobhttp://bit.ly/X6MO7Z  via @CareerBliss #jobtips 

 @FasTake: Protecting Your Reputation in a Hyper-Connected World http://fstk.it/2Vjd7m  #SM

 @JobHuntOrg: Supplement your traditional #resume with an Internet resume: http://ow.ly/hoXJ3 

 @jtodonnell: How to write a skills-based #resume: http://ow.ly/himpg 

                                                                                        

The Georgia Feiste Daily is out! http://bit.ly/aU4KlX  ▸ Top stories today via@ASTDLincoln @StephCalahan @MarySevinsky

The Works is out! http://paper.li/MarySevinsky/1326552280 … ▸ Top stories today via@marksandspencer @cdevers @CareerFuel

The Works Top #job Sories http://ow.ly/hrFoY  via @careerealism@DanAtUPSJobs @Ahmed1THUG @brentfordtw8

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What's Most Important to You? - http://pulse.me/s/ic28j 

What's Your Personality Type? - http://pulse.me/s/ibTzL 

Who Has the Most Viewed LinkedIn Profile? [INFOGRAPHIC]http://bit.ly/XXD6Vb  http://goo.gl/3jlZt 

Why It’s Important To Stay Busy When You’re Unemployed | CAREEREALISM http://goo.gl/anftZ 

KNOW WHAT YOU WANT

THURSDAY THOUGHT

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Many times my clients are looking for work because they have been unexpectedly terminated, laid-off, or injured at work. Often, they have never considered what they wanted in a job or from an employer. Employees tend to remain with their employers until forced to leave instead of considering what they want from an employer or, even, what they would like to do for work.

You may be among these many.  Maybe you applied for an got your first job right out of school and never looked back.  Perhaps you followed in the footsteps of a family member or followed their advice.  You may be in the perfect career and with the perfect employer - if so, congratulations!  If not, welcome to the club!

If you are looking for work unexpectedly, it may be the first time you have actually had the opportunity to consider what you would like to do and what employer you would like to work for.  Take a few minutes and do this!  

You don't have to hold out for this dream job. But the more you think about what it is you are looking for, the closer you may come to obtaining it! You may need to take the first job that comes along to get the bills paid, but now is the time to examine what you may need to do to build on THAT job to get to your DREAM JOB. 

Some things to consider: 

• Setting - Office, retail, home-based, plant, warehouse, etc.
• Culture - Creative, open, casual, structured, formal...
• Location - City, rural, another area altogether, easier commute...
• Industry - Finance, Health, Business, Agriculture, Trades....
• Hours - Full time, part time, day, night, flexible...
• Pay - Salary, hourly, amount...
• Style - Team, independent, cubicle...
• Benefits - Health, life, disability, commission, bonus...
• Title - Write your own________________________

What are you looking for in a job or from an employer?  Comment below or email me! 

Other articles that may be of interest:

Job Search for the Rest of Us!: ASSESS YOUR GOAL

Feb 05, 2013

This is an excellent time to consult someone you trust or an expert whom you can consult. As an aside, I think of thIS Chinese man I heard about who spent ten years of his life with the goal of using playing cards cards to slice ...

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Job Search for the Rest of Us!: Goals: Where are you with yours?

23 hours ago

People often put of setting goals and assigning time frames because of some unknown factor or possibility. You can change your goals any time - it is easier to do if you know where you ARE and where you are GOING!

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Job Search for the Rest of Us!: REVIEW OR SET YOUR GOALS

Feb 04, 2013

Not everyone has identifiable, attainable, and/or realistic goals. Certainly many folks just never get around to writing them down. But, this is imperative to have clear goals AND to write them down AND have time frames for ...

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Job Search for the Rest of Us!: KWANZAA PURPOSE AND JOB ...

Dec 21, 2012

Often, unemployed job seekers set a long term goal of to "get a job." If you are employed and looking for work you may think your goal is to "find another job" or to "get a better job." A more definitive goal with clear cut time ...

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Goals: Where are you with yours?

WEDNESDAY WISDOM

People often put off setting goals and assigning time frames because of some unknown factor or possibility.  You can change your goals any time - it is easier to do if you know where you ARE and where you are GOING!

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Articles that may be of interest:

Job Search for the Rest of Us!: REVIEW OR SET YOUR GOALS

4 hours ago

Not everyone has identifiable, attainable, and/or realistic goals. Certainly many folks just never get around to writing them down. But, this is imperative to have clear goals AND to write them down AND have time frames for ...

http://www.jobsearchfortherestofus.com/

Job Search for the Rest of Us!: KWANZAA PURPOSE AND JOB ...

Dec 21, 2012

Often, unemployed job seekers set a long term goal of to "get a job." If you are employed and looking for work you may think your goal is to "find another job" or to "get a better job." A more definitive goal with clear cut time ...

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Job Search Tip of the Day Review or Set your Goals - Job Search for ...

Sep 12, 2012

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 many folks just never get around to ...

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Job Search for the Rest of Us!: Tuesday Tip October 16, 2012

Oct 16, 2012

Next it is important to understand the career goal and any specifics regarding primary job target(s) – these may be very different or differ in only subtle ways. The purpose of the résumé and/or goal of the job seeker is an ...

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ASSESS YOUR GOAL

TUESDAY TIP

Are your goals realistic?  This can be a career planner's biggest stumbling block.  Try to take a step back and think objectively.  This is an excellent time to consult someone you trust or an expert whom you can consult.  As an aside, I think of this Chinese man I heard about who spent ten years of his life with the goal of using playing cards cards to slice more fruit and vegetables than anyone else. Who's to judge? 

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Comment below or email me! 

REVIEW OR SET YOUR GOALS

MONDAY MISSION

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REVIEW OR SET YOUR GOALS

LOOK TO THE LABOR MARKET

LOOK TO THE PAST

VISUALIZE YOUR IDEAL WORKDAY

If you read my series on interviewing you may already be thinking about the questions that employers may ask you. One question is almost universally posed, albeit in different forms: 

Where do you see yourself in 5, 10, or 20 years?

What are your goals?

What are your career goals?

Where do you see yourself in our company in 10 years? etc.

Not everyone has identifiable, attainable, and/or realistic goals. Certainly many folks just never get around to writing them down.  But, this is imperative to have clear goals AND to write them down AND have time frames for achieving them if you want to be successful.  

First, define success - what does this mean to you? It may be:

• Making a certain amount of money
• Having a certain level of freedom
• Being able to help others
• Going home without career worries or concerns
• Feeling like you did your best job
• Working at home
• Working in a high rise with a corner office

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The definition of success is as unique as you are. Think of your success definition as a destination.  Typically we don't get in the car and drive around (unless that is the goal). Usually we have a destination toward which we are driving.  How will we get there? The answer to this question is our goals. Writing them down maps us to our definition of success. Planning enough time will allow you to get to your destination with a minimum of stress.

         Success = Destination

         Goals = Route

         Written Goals = Map

         Time Frames = Travel Time

If you are just walking around the corner your route will not be too complicated and you may not need a map.  But, if you hope to go a bit further, you will have some route changes that may be difficult to keep track of unless you have them written down.  You will also want to plan your travel time so that you know you are on the right route! 

Today's Monday Mission is to set your definition of success - What does it mean to you?  Write that down.... Next we will work on your long term goals! 

Share your definition for success below or email me to let me know! 

REVIEW OR SET YOUR GOALS

LOOK TO THE LABOR MARKET

LOOK TO THE PAST

VISUALIZE YOUR IDEAL WORKDAY

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Other articles that may be of interest:

Job Search for the Rest of Us!: Job Search Tip of the Day Follow up

Aug 03, 2012

That will surely ruin any chance they might have had to be interviewed and potentially offered a job, they think. Job search is partially a numbers game: The more you do to work toward your goal the better your chances.

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Job Search for the Rest of Us!: VACATION Vocations? How to Live ...

May 09, 2012

When planning goals it is most often easiest to start with the long term goal and then back up to identify each step you need to take to reach it, followed by when you could hope to accomplish each step. You may be able to ...

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Job Search for the Rest of Us!: Job search tip of the day: Cold call ...

Aug 23, 2012

Make a list of employers you would like to contact; Generate a script or at least a goal of your conversation; Obtain contact information for each; Research each for as much information as you can gather - cold calls sometimes ...

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#FF #FRIDAY #FOLLOW UP

Here are some great posts I shared by great career experts – enjoy!

Interview: Here and now » #THURSDAY #THOUGHT Whether you are in an aggressive job search or trying to put in your...http://fb.me/2ww9TXJKZ 

21 Surprising Interview Questions and How to Answer Them Part Ihttp://shar.es/CICCC  via @sharethis

Dear Past, thank you for all the lessons. Dear Future, I'm now ready.http://pinterest.com/pin/97953360617445766/ …

3 Ways to Kickstart Your Career Dreams!http://pinterest.com/pin/97953360617445762/ …

Motivational penguin #mondaymotivation   #mondays   http://bit.ly/XSrHqp 

#Wednesday #Wisdom http://ow.ly/hg42T  Don't stumble over something behind you http://fb.me/29V0H67Kx 

 How to Handle the Pomp and Circumstance of Your New Jobhttp://bit.ly/VRAFFM  http://goo.gl/nKXPz 

50 Year Old Takes On Ultimate Career Challenge | CAREEREALISMhttp://goo.gl/j3YtQ 

Boost Self-Improvement Results with 20 Minutes a Day Exercises -http://ow.ly/1RzHEU  (@ Lewes, DE) http://ow.ly/hatEW 

7 Actionable Ways to Simplify Family Life So You Can Be Happier -http://ow.ly/hatCi  (@ Lewes, DE) http://ow.ly/hatCj 

How to Exercise Your Willpower by Working Out - http://ow.ly/1RzHuH  (@ Lewes, DE) http://ow.ly/hatzU 

5 Obvious Goal Setting Mistakes You Must Avoid - http://ow.ly/1RzHqa  (@ Lewes, DE) http://ow.ly/hatxt 

WHAT TO DO AFTER AN INTERVIEW http://goo.gl/mFamb 

The Works Top #Job Stories http://ow.ly/hdRbl  via @CAREEREALISM@grayfoxx007 @ashleycalloway @scottdobro... http://fb.me/WRFKm7th 

Job Search for the Rest of Us!: WHAT TO DO AFTER AN INTERVIEWhttp://ow.ly/hdUup  If your interview went well, you... http://fb.me/1wWsAEGqV 

This is a collection of current advice on #jobsearch from experts who know! http://goo.gl/E5yul 

My LinkedIn tip for the day: your profile is a reflection of your skills & experience. When did you last update it? http://goo.gl/GHvDi 

This is important, especially for everyone in social network :)http://goo.gl/u0Ehi 

Reboot Your Life Like Betty White - http://pulse.me/s/hR4DZ 

Should I Tell Them I’m Disabled In My Cover Letter? - No!http://ow.ly/1RzGG1  (@ Lewes, DE) http://ow.ly/hataF 

An Offer You Can't Refuse ... Or Can You? - http://pulse.me/s/fTGVI 

Free Tax Prep for Unemployed Workers - http://pulse.me/s/hRDSw 

Should You Go to Work Sick? Please Don't!!!! - http://pulse.me/s/hPu8j 

Will 2013 Be the Year You Change Your Career? - http://ow.ly/1Rxq4y  (@ Lewes, DE) http://ow.ly/h9pHx 

Check out @CareerSonar and discover career opportunities hidden in your network! https://www.careersonar.com/ 

A Successful Career Begins With Defining What That Means -http://ow.ly/1RxpYb  (@ Lewes, DE) http://ow.ly/h9pFc 

Career Planning Jargon Explained - http://ow.ly/1RxpVT  (@ Lewes, DE)http://ow.ly/h9pDG 

My LinkedIn tip for the day: is there a former report or manager that impressed you? Recommend him or her. http://goo.gl/JpLsq 

Daily Affirmations...got one? (Motivation Monday: Affirmations)http://goo.gl/20pYL 

Poll: Are You A Breakfast Eater Or Skipper? http://bit.ly/WIGLYt http://goo.gl/ehffh 

Job Search for the Rest of Us!: INTERVIEW SERIES IV http://bit.ly/WIGLaR It is imperative that you are always honest… http://goo.gl/tPCsk 

Multimedia Career Portfolio - http://pulse.me/s/hwemo 

How to Write a Resume Summary Statement - http://ow.ly/1Rxpxz  (@ Lewes, DE) http://ow.ly/h9ppL 

How to Find a Recruiter - http://ow.ly/1Rxptk  (@ Lewes, DE) http://ow.ly/h9pnJ 

Top 10 Interview Questions and Best Answers - http://ow.ly/1RxppI  (@ Lewes, DE) http://ow.ly/h9plX  o

How To Write A Great Cover Letter Introduction - http://ow.ly/1Rxpd5  (@ Lewes, DE) http://ow.ly/h9pcW 

Here’s how to ask for help http://bit.ly/SWpPj2  http://goo.gl/giBjQ