RSSArchive for July, 2009
Warning: Tough Job Market
In the not-so-recent news, jobs are scarce. The current economic downturn is more of a wake up call than a mad panic to find a job. It means competition is tougher, there are fewer jobs out there, and you need to work harder than normal. More…
What’s small talk and why is it so important?
What: I define small talk as friendly conversation, on any subject, that has no specific agenda. There is no formal beginning, middle or end and neither party has something to gain except maybe some good old fashioned knowledge or humor. More…
Attract Your Dream Job
How do you stay motivated? One way is to stay positive with results. Start with all of the great advice on this blog. Use The Law of Attraction, simply put: like attracts like. You can use it to deliberately attract what you want into your life—starting with your dream job. Whether or not people are aware of it, their thoughts and feelings dictate their lives. More…
When ‘Just Reading’ is Not Enough
Having a profile on LinkedIn or religiously reading industry specific blog posts isn’t enough. You should embrace all the connections that can be formed and the information that can be learned.
Make it a priority to comment when you check your social media accounts. I’ve found the best way is to comment right after reading a blog post or a comment. Write down a few thoughts that pop into your head! You must have a reaction to what you’ve read. More…
Quality Work = Research + Input + Time
I’ll say it once and I’m sure I’ll say it again – quality work takes time! Yes spur of the moment ideas are amazing, but it still takes time to develop the idea. I spent the past few weeks developing and re-developing event ideas. Bottom line: Your work gets better each time you scrap an idea and give it a redo. More…
Fail and Fail Again
Many people are so afraid of failing that they often don’t take risks. They play it safe and proceed along the path most trodden. They settle into their routines: sleep, work, gym, dinner, sleep, work… well you get the idea. Their life becomes mundane and comfortable. More…
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