19 Jun 09 5 Steps To Finding A Job

Finding a job can be tough at any time, but during a recession the task can be much, much more difficult. But then, there are so many tactics or factors you could be using to your advantage that you might not even know about, as many people don’t necessarily consider all of the options that they truly have. To help you in your bid to find that new job, easing your stress and getting those earning flowing once more, I’ve got five quick tips to reorganizing yourself and restarting that road to job seeking.

Make a list of goals that you want to accomplish.
Seek job training/career counseling necessary to accomplish those goals.
Formulate a plan of attack for the job market
Figure the hours you would be most comfortable working
Broaden your search to increase the likelihood of finding a job.

Start out by making a list of the goals you want to accomplish through your professional life. Whether they be driven by income, or recognition. This way you can rediscover what you want out of your career, and focus your energy so that you may strive towards that focus.

More training, whether to sharpen your skill set, or reintroduce yourself to the interviewing/resume writing process is always good. Don’t be afraid to ask for help, as your pride in something meaningless like not wanting to ask for help over job hunting, will only hurt you.

Formulate your plan for getting yourself recognized, which companies you want to apply for, and which fields you are most interested. After you’ve gone past the education needed from step no. 2, you’re ready to really make that plan, think about all of the facets, and stick to your new goals.

Figure out the hours you’re most comfortable working, and how flexible you would be if asked to work outside that comfort zone. This way you know which jobs are right for you, and which would be a strain on your life and activities outside of work.

And finally, don’t be afraid to take a position that isn’t quite what you wanted, as long as there is enough opportunity within the company for promotion. Sometimes you have to climb the ladder, and be prepared for that going into applying for a new job. Don’t be afraid to lower your expectations on the sort of job you want, so that you can earn more experience to get the job or position you really want.

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24 Feb 09 Family Life Versus Career

Life or Career: Which Do You Choose?

Men and women alike run into this question these days. Can someone have a busy, lucrative career and still have that warm, wonderful family life we all desire?

So many professions nowadays can consume all your time if you let them. For instance, a real estate agent is practically on-call day and night. So is a doctor! But most companies have recognized the need to allow their employees to lead normal lives outside the work place.

Recent studies have shown that employees who have strong, secure family lives tend to make more stable employees. They get sick less. They have fewer “family emergencies.” They contribute better in their work environment.

Though the thought that you’re indispensable to your employer can feel good for a while, the euphoria is fleeting as you realize that you haven’t had time to do your laundry. It’s been days since you said more than “hi’ to your kids. Your personal life and your family life begin to suffer and soon you’re asking yourself if it’s worth it.

Whenever we go into a new job, we want to be the best possible employee. We make concessions in our work hours to accommodate the new job because we want to be viewed at a “team player”. But often, if you start out this way, the boss expects this level of commitment throughout your work tenure. If you try to slack off, it can be seen as exactly that: slacking off.

Better to go into a new job with a firm grasp of what’s expected of you. Establishing this from Day One can go a long way toward not winding up in that scenario where you have no life and simply move from one day to the next in a kind of daze.

The hard, cold truth is that most of us spend more time with those people at work than we do with our families. But it’s also true that we make time for the things that are important to us. So it might behoove us to make some coffee and sit down with our spouse one Saturday morning to discuss the handling of weekly chores and errands.

Open lines of communication are important to the health of any family. Know what your spouse and children expect from you. This is a key element in letting your family knows that you are there for them and can be counted on; that you will be an active part of their lives in spite of a busy career.

That genuine effort parents make each week to spend time with their kids and each other pays off in the long run. When other families are crumbling, yours can be strong, healthy and happy. All it takes is a bit of effort on each member’s part. Think of that effort as an investment in your family and your own future happiness.

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