Humor can combat any adversity – even if you lost your job. First let me tell you a quick story… Henry Ford was furious. He was called ‘an ignorant pacifist’ in a Chicago newspaper editorial during World War I. He brought suit against the newspaper. During the proceedings, attorneys for the newspaper tried to prove that Mr. Ford was, indeed, …
4 Questions an Effective Resume Answers in 15 Seconds
In today’s new job market, the old way of “job search” using outdated resumes simply doesn’t work. Think about it… when was the last time you bought something from a door-to-door salesman? It is time to stop knocking on doors, and giving them a copy of your “chronological obituary” (your old boring resume) and start a high impact, self-marketing job …
4 Ways to Improve Your Odds of Achieving Big Goals
You cannot create a rewarding career (or achieve any BIG GOAL for that matter!) with the same mindset you landed your boring job with. John: “Hey Sara, what’s new?” Sara: “Nothing. Same old, same old.” If we are not creating anything new on a regular basis, we are probably heading in the wrong direction and blaming others or finding excuses. If we …
The Hole in the Roof: A Story of Vision and Faith
With faith and vision NOTHING can stand in your way. This powerful story make unemployment seem like a small hurdle and will surely lift your spirits… * Note to the Reader: All accounts / events in this article are true and accurate. The ex con struggled to get in my car in arguably the poorest section of Detroit. It was …
The Trip to the Seashore: A Story About Achieving Happiness
Once upon a time, there was a lady who felt that she had reached the end of her rope. It seemed like all the passion of life had disappeared as had all her interests and desires. Her purpose for life had vanished or was hidden away somewhere deep in her soul. Her creative wells had seemingly gone dry. She still …
5 Tips for Mastering Consistency And Achieving Job Search Success
Mastering consistency is KEY to success – Especially in your job search. Here are 5 powerful tips… An apple a day keeps the doctor away. John asks, “Can I eat 7 apples on Sunday instead?” The job seeker is advised to send out 10 resumes a day to plant seeds of new opportunities for his better future. He sends out …
Every Day is a “Birth Day”
What Birth Really Is The definition of birth is mostly associated with the birth of a child, and to commemorate our birth, we celebrate birthdays every year. But the origin of the word BIRTH derives from Middle English; from Old Norse byrth – meaning the beginning or coming into existence of something like the birth of democracy (Oxford Dictionary). It’s …
Can You Afford to Waste a Year of Your Life?
Somehow, the start of a new year always reminds people to do what they have not done. The average “New Year’s Resolution” lasts about 2 days and quickly turns into a New Year’s Reso-Delusion. Have you ever promised yourself: I’ll be kinder to people; I’ll exercise more; I’ll read more books; I’ll save more and spend less; I’ll stop smoking; …
The Unemployment Rate Can Be Decreased
Let’s cut to the chase. The unemployment and underemployment rates in the US and around the globe are public enemy #1. Jim Clifton, CEO and Chairman of Gallup Corporation says, “What would fix the world and create worldwide peace, global well-being, and the next extraordinary advancement in human development would be the appearance of 1.8 billion jobs.” (The Coming Jobs …
The End of the Industrial Age Workplace
Today’s new, transformational workplace offers: No jobs or careers for life No long (or short) term job security No guaranteed benefits No guaranteed sick pay, vacation pay, or pension plans A workplace where industries are here today and gone tomorrow A global workplace where companies outsource jobs just to survive A workplace where technology is replacing jobs A workplace where …